Common Law

As a global and national leader in a variety of fields, Common Law offers specializations in Dispute Resolution, Environmental Law, International Trade, Business and Human Rights Law, Social Justice, Technology Law, Public Law and Aboriginal Law.

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Aboriginal Law
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Health Law
Social Justice
Environmental Law
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Technology Law
International Law
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Find everything you need on programs offered by the Common Law Section, information about the admissions process, financial aid and awards, courses and active learning opportunities, and every detail related to enrolment.
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Faculty of Law, Common Law Section

Fauteux Hall
57 Louis Pasteur St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 6N5

Fax: 613-562-5124

Admissions

Email: comlaw@uOttawa.ca
Fax: 613-562-5124

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Indigenous Affirmation

We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. 

We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. 

We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future. 

Learn more about the Indigenous Affirmation.