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  Juris Doctor (JD) / American University, Washington College of Law or Michigan State University, College of Law) - Outgoing

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        As a law school accredited by the Canadian Federation of Law Societies, the Common Law Section of the Faculty of Law offers a full range of courses in public law, private law, litigation and dispute resolution, Indigenous law, international law and human rights, technology law, and environmental law, all with numerous opportunities for experiential learning.

        This program is offered in English and in French.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                                                                                Title                                                               Units  
        University of Ottawa - Common Law 1                                                                                                                                   
        CML 1101                                                                                            Legal Foundations: Research, Strategy, Analysis                     1 Unit 
        CML 1102                                                                                            Contracts                                                           5 Units
        CML 1106                                                                                            Dispute Resolution and Professional Responsibility                  3 Units
        CML 1108                                                                                            Property                                                            5 Units
        CML 1307                                                                                            Law, Reconciliation and Decolonization                              3 Units
        One option from the following:                                                                      16 Units                                                          
          Option 1:                                                                                                                                                           
          CML 1103                                                                                          Criminal Law and Procedure                                                 
          CML 1116                                                                                          Introduction to Public and Constitutional Law                              
          CML 1207                                                                                          Torts                                                                      
          Option 2:                                                                                                                                                           
          CML 1107                                                                                          Torts                                                                      
          CML 1116                                                                                          Introduction to Public and Constitutional Law                              
          CML 1203                                                                                          Criminal Law and Procedure                                                 
          Option 3:                                                                                                                                                           
          CML 1103                                                                                          Criminal Law and Procedure                                                 
          CML 1107                                                                                          Torts                                                                      
          CML 1206                                                                                          Introduction to Public and Constitutional Law                              
        CML 2309                                                                                            Civil Procedure I                                                   3 Units
        CML 2312                                                                                            Administrative Law                                                  3 Units
        CML 2313                                                                                            Constitutional Law II 2                                             3 Units
        3 course units from:                                                                                3 Units                                                           
          CML 2302                                                                                          Business Organizations                                                     
          CML 3102                                                                                          Special Course in Business Law                                             
        3 course units from: 3, 4                                                                           3 Units                                                           
          CML 2101                                                                                          Appellate Advocacy                                                         
          CML 2320                                                                                          Mediation Theory and Practice                                              
          CML 2321                                                                                          Alternative Dispute Resolution Processes                                   
          CML 3119                                                                                          Studies in Oral Advocacy                                                   
          CML 3120                                                                                          Moot Court Competition                                                     
          CML 3121                                                                                          Gale Cup Moot                                                              
          CML 3125                                                                                          National Aboriginal Law Moot: Kawaskimhon "Speaking With Knowledge         
          CML 3127                                                                                          Wilson Moot Competition                                                    
          CML 3128                                                                                          Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Competition             
          CML 3132                                                                                          Willms and Shier Environmental Law Moot                                    
          CML 3139                                                                                          WTO/ELSA WTO Law Moot                                                      
          CML 3140                                                                                          Canadian Corporate/Securities                                              
          CML 3142                                                                                          Intellectual Property Advocacy                                             
          CML 3154                                                                                          Trial Advocacy                                                             
          CML 3158                                                                                          Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy                                            
          CML 3165                                                                                          Arnup Cup                                                                  
          CML 3180                                                                                          Eco-Justice Environmental Law Clinic                                       
          CML 3234                                                                                          Labour Law II                                                              
          CML 3248                                                                                          Introductory Legal Aid Clinic Course 5                                     
          CML 3313                                                                                          Interviewing and Counselling                                               
          CML 3315                                                                                          Negotiation                                                                
          CML 3317                                                                                          Corporate Immigration Advocacy                                             
          CML 3366                                                                                          Collaborative Family Law Practice                                          
          CML 3385                                                                                          International Trade and Investment Law Practicum                           
          CML 3388                                                                                          Intellectual Property Litigation                                           
          CML 3391                                                                                          Dispute Resolution in Family Law                                           
          CML 3449                                                                                          Clinical Legal Aid II 5                                                    
          CML 3450                                                                                          Clinical Legal Aid III 5                                                   
          CML 3922                                                                                          Philip C. Jessup International Moot                                        
          CML 3923                                                                                          Laskin Moot Court                                                          
          CML 4100                                                                                          Dispute Resolution Practicum                                               
          CML 4116                                                                                          Advanced Refugee Law                                                       
          CML 4305                                                                                          Advocacy Before International Tribunals                                    
        15 optional course units in common law (CML) 7                                                      15 Units                                                          
        American University - Washington College of Law or Michigan State University, College of Law: 8, 9                                                                    
        60 course units recognized for transfer to common law (CML)                                         60 Units                                                          
        Total:                                                                                              123 Units                                                         
        

        Note(s)

        1

        These courses are followed during the first and second year.

        2

        The course CML 2313 must be completed by the end of the second year.

        3

        Students must fulfill the oral advocacy requirement by completing one of the approved courses.

        4

        These courses may not all be offered every year.

        5

        Six credit course. If taken, 27 optional course credits required.

        6

        Nine credit course. If taken, 24 optional course credits required.

        7

        Students must fulfill the major paper requirement.

        8

        These courses are followed during the third and fourth year. Students maintain registration at the University of Ottawa for the duration of their studies, even while attending the partner university.

        9

        Full time enrolment in the JD program, including all compulsory courses and additional requirements as stipulated by the partner university.

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