Upcoming Events
Past Events
UOAWL Women’s Month Caring Event
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 at 11:30am – 12:45pm
Join the University of Ottawa Association of Women and the Law to learn from from a speaker about the work of Minwaashin Lodge Indigenous Women’s Support Centre and the opportunities and challenges for indigenous women in Ottawa. This will then be followed by an approx 45 min yoga class – a little care for yourself! Register to receive the zoom link using the form below: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdZArdwAiW…/viewform..
Merch Design Contest
Monday, February 14, 2022 at 11 pm
Feeling creative? We’re so excited to announce our second annual merchandise design contest! Submit your designs to be voted on by the student community. Winners will be put on our merchandise in the Spring and profits from the sale will be donated. Tell your friends! Any U Ottawa Law student can participate.
Suggested theme: gender in law
– Can include words, images, graphics etc
– Does not have to be hand-drawn, digital creations are welcome too!
– Must be able to submit as a digital file
– Deadline for submissions is February 14th
– Does not have to incorporate our logo but if you want a copy to work with, DM us
Proceeds from the sales of merch will be donated to the Minwaashin Lodge: Indigenous Women’s Support Centre
More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/874224746579462
Case Briefs and Summaries 101
Wednesday October 13th, 4:30pm – 5:30 pm
National OUTLaws Conference 2021
This is a one day, three panel event bringing together 2SLGBTQIA+ law students, lawyers, and legal professionals across Canada. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/national-outlaws-conference-2021-tickets-154093272125
Letter Writing Campaign
For too long our courts have lacked diversity. The University of Ottawa Association of Women and the Law needs your help to change this.
We are establishing a letter writing campaign where anyone can have a voice to demand that the next appointments to Canada’s highest court come from diverse backgrounds. To make things easier for you, we have created a template that provides you with the best tips to (quickly!) write an effective letter.
Things will not change unless we act. Use your voice to advocate for a Supreme Court that reflects our society.
You can find a sample letter here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0nJndSs9PsGLZ67Atn5ylOgeYdojzH3hlXNAihM-Hw/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any feedback or suggestions to improve this campaign, please reach out to any member of the UOAWL or at uoawl.afduo@gmail.com
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Depuis trop longtemps, nos tribunaux souffrent d’un manque de diversité. L’Association Femmes et Droit de l’Université d’Ottawa a besoin de votre aide pour remédier à ce problème.
Nous mettons sur pied une campagne de rédaction de lettres où toute personne peut s’exprimer pour exiger que les prochaines nominations à la plus haute cour du Canada proviennent de milieux diversifiés. Pour vous faciliter la tâche, nous avons créé un modèle qui vous donne les meilleurs conseils pour rédiger (rapidement !) une lettre efficace.
Les choses ne changeront pas si nous n’agissons pas. Servez-vous de votre voix pour plaider en faveur d’une Cour suprême qui reflète notre société.
Vous trouverez le modèle ci-joint.
Vous trouverez un modèle de lettre ici : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0nJndSs9PsGLZ67Atn5ylOgeYdojzH3hlXNAihM-Hw/edit?usp=sharing
Si vous avez des commentaires ou des suggestions pour améliorer cette campagne, veuillez vous adresser à n’importe quelle membre de l’Association ou à uoawl.afduo@gmail.com.
Mind the Gap: Pay Equity Issues on the Horizon
UOAWL & ELSS Wednesday, February 24 Evening – 6pm
Osler Virtual Tour
Virtual Firm Tour with the Osler Women’s Lawyer Network: https://www.facebook.com/events/205402381264217
Jan 13th, 4:30 pm
Wellness Wednesday with UOAWL
Give yourself a little love and join us for yoga, inspiration and recipes for healthy eats https://fb.me/e/1lqmwadQr
Date: December 9th, 2020
Diversity in the Law
Case Briefs and Summaries 101
University of Ottawa Association of Women and the Law 