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Dispute Resolution Program Celebrates 15 Years, Launches New Website
On January 9, 2012, Common Law celebrated the 15th Anniversary of the Dispute Resolution Program, simultaneously launching a new open access teaching website. The event was coupled with this year’s annual Thomas Feeney Memorial Lecture.
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Faculty of Law Hosts First Annual Canadian Client Consultation Competition
The University of Ottawa Client Consultation teams of Ziah Sumar, Joanne Collins, Margherita Barbagallo and Masiel Matus competed in the first annual Canadian Client Consultation Competition held at the University of Ottawa on February 25 & 26, 2012. The competition simulates the initial client interview and showcases the students' interviewing skills. (details)
Common Law Team Competes in ICC Moot in Paris
Over the week of February 3 – 8, 2012, Common Law students Lars Brusven, Majid Charania, Jean-Michel Fréchette and Charlotte Wolters competed in the 7th International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Commercial Mediation Competition in Paris. (details)
Prof. Ellen Zweibel Receives uOttawa Excellence in Education Prize
Professor Ellen Zweibel has received a University of Ottawa 2011 Excellence in Education Prize of $10,000 for her project to further her current pilot project of creating a Writing Academy which will elevate the legal writing skills of all law students. (details)
Common Law/FMC Host ABA Regional Negotiation Competition
On the weekend of November 12-13, 2011, the Common Law Section, in partnership with Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP, hosted the American Bar Association Law Student Division’s Regional Negotiation Competition for Region 6. (details)