Bachelor of Laws

University of Ottawa

Nestled in the heart of Canada’s federal capital, the University of Ottawa’s Civil Law Section operates at the confluence of multiple legal traditions, just steps away from the country’s greatest institutions and all levels of government. Its close proximity to the judiciary-especially the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court-law firms, and the federal public service make it an ideal location for exploring the full diversity of the legal ecosystem in a concrete way.Notarial law clinic, Outaouais Community Justice Centre, moot court competition, clinical teaching projects in partnership with Indigenous and marginalized communities as well as other disciplines: students in the Civil Law Section can combine theoretical training with a host of transformative experiences that will inspire them and guide their journey beyond the Faculty.Whether you aspire to practice law, join the business community or advance social justice, your Bachelor of Civil Law degree will serve as a gateway to countless doors at home and abroad . With us, you will find unique leadership training, combined with a co-op program and multiple interdisciplinary training opportunities, whether it is our International Development and Globalization program or a minor in the field of your choice.