Orientation 2017
Welcome to the Common Law Program at the University of Ottawa
Dear Incoming 1Ls,
Congratulations and welcome to the English Common Law Program at the University of Ottawa!
We look forward to meeting you in September. We have developed an exciting academic orientation that will prepare you for success in your first year of law school.
Orientation will begin on Tuesday, September 5 and will include academic sessions (e.g. how to read a case, legal writing), as well as opportunities to network with your professors and classmates. We will also explain the many services we have available to support you during your time at law school.
In the following weeks you will receive further information about Orientation, including a detailed schedule and reading materials. These materials can be provided in an accessible format if required.
In the meantime, check out this outstanding series of podcasts prepared by our colleague, Professor Forcese, which will be a big help to you in getting ready for legal study. We encourage you to find time to listen to these podcasts before September!
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/orientation-podcast/id672695001?mt=2
We look forward to welcoming you into our vibrant, diverse and inclusive community.
Professor Lynda Collins, Director of the First Year Program
Professor Vanessa MacDonnell, Orientation Coordinator
Orientation Materials
AÉCL/CLSS 1L Student Guide 2017-2018
Orientation podcasts, featuring Craig Forcese and friends
- Transcript - 1. Arriving in Law School with Eyes Wide Open
- Transcript - 2. What is Law - Legal Theory in a Nutshell
- Transcript - 3. Founding Peoples - Aboriginal Law and Why it Matters
- Transcript - 4. What Happened in England Didn't Stay in England - The Concept of Common Law
- Transcript - 5. The Life of the Law is History
- Transcript - 6. Constitutions and Law for the Law Givers
- Transcript - 7. A Court for All Seasons
- Transcript - 8. Legislative School House Rock
- Transcript - 9. Legislative Literacy - How to Interpret a Statute
- Transcript - 10. On the Case - How to Read Judgments
- Transcript - 11. Person v. Person - Private Law and Social Relations
- Transcript - 12. My Law Includes Quebec
- Transcript - 13. International Law
- Transcript - 14. The Paperchase
- Transcript - 15. Writing Right While Righting Wrongs
- Transcript - 16. Resolving Disputes Properly
- Transcript - 17. The Gift of the Gab
- Transcript - 18. A Dean's Eye View
- Transcript - Ottawa Public Law Tour - Track 1 Getting Started
- Transcript - Ottawa Public Law Tour - Track 2 War Memorial
- Transcript - Ottawa Public Law Tour - Track 3 Nepean Point
- Transcript - Ottawa Public Law Tour - Track 4 The Quebec Side
- Transcript - Ottawa Public Law Tour - Track 5 Ottawa River Islands
- Transcript - Ottawa Public Law Tour - Track 6 Legal Ottawa
- Transcript - Ottawa Public Law Tour - Track 7 Parliament Hill
- Transcript - Ottawa Public Law Tour - Track 8 Concluding Remarks
Virtual tour of Ottawa legal landmarks
Brian Dickson Law Library Services
Brian Dickson Law Library Orientation Tours
Important Dates
Happening in the Law School
Common Law Student Society:
“The Source” Jobs and Events Database
Clinics and Centres:
The Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy & Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC)
Centre for Health Law, Policy & Ethics
The Centre for Law, Technology and Society
Human Rights Research and Education Centre:
Services for Students
Orientation Faculty
Director, First Year Program:
Orientation Faculty :
Links to Cool Stuff
What to Read Before Starting Law School, by Adam Dodek
How Canadians Govern Themselves, by Eugene Forsey
Supreme Court of Canada Website
Check out the Law Faculty’s Tweeters and Bloggers!
Tweeters:
Professor Amir Attaran: @profamirattaran
Professor Jennifer Bond: @bondjk
Professor Suzanne Bouclin: @sbouclin
Professor Angela Cameron: @blogforequality
Professor Jennifer Chandler: @jnfrchandler
Professor Y.Y. Brandon Chen: @YYBrandonChen
Professor Lynda Collins: @LcollinsCollins
Professor Anthony Daimsis: @Daimsis
Professor Jeremy de Beer: @jdebeer
Professor Colleen Flood: @ColleenFlood2
Professor Craig Forcese: @cforcese
Professor Michael Geist: @mgeist
Professor Daphne Gilbert: @PyjamasandTea
Professor Steven Hoffman: @shoffmania
Professor Ian Kerr: @ianrkerr
Professor François Larocque: @FJLarocque
Professor Jamie Liew: @thechaiyun
Professor Vanessa MacDonnell: @vanessa_macd
Professor Carissima Mathen: @cmathen
Professor Graham Mayeda: @Graham_Mayeda
Professor Jena McGill: @JenaMcGill
Professor Errol Mendes: @3mendous
Professor Chidi Oguamamnam: @Chidi_Oguamanam
Professor Michael Pal: @mikepalcanada
Professor Marina Pavlović: @pavLAWich
Professor Amy Salyzyn: @AmySalyzyn
Professor Joanne St. Lewis: @firing_control
Professor Joao Velloso: @VellosoJGV
Professor David Wiseman: @dwwiseman
Professor Adam Dodek: @ADodek
Professor Kyle Kirkup: @kylekirkup
Faculty Blogs and Websites:
Professors Angela Cameron, Jena McGill & Vanessa MacDonnell
Professors Adam Dodek, Amy Salyzyn and others blog regularly at www.slaw.ca
The Rules
Mental Health and Wellness
Law Society of Upper Canada - Member Assistance Program
http://www.cba.org/CBA-Wellness/Home
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/01/fashion/monotasking-drop-everything-and-read-this-story.html?_r=1
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/exercise-fitness/emotional-benefits-of-exercise.htm
http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/5508/I-failed-in-law-school-and-you-can-too.html
http://www.lawtimesnews.com/201609055612/commentary/law-school-doesn-t-have-to-make-you-sick