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OsgoodePD’s Professional LLM in Canadian Common Law is a focused, rigorous program that provides the essential legal foundation for internationally trained lawyers seeking to practice in Canada. This specialized LLM is a vital step designed to provide the Federation of Law Societies of Canada’s National Committee on Accreditation (NCA)-compliant training… Click to Continue Reading.
Instructor ProfileProfessor François Tanguay-Renaud: Forging Global Perspectives in Canadian Common Law
Today’s world is constantly being reshaped by the massive, yet often unseen, pressures of expansion and development. Huge projects ranging from the skyscrapers that define our urban centres to the vital infrastructure that powers our daily lives, construction law touches nearly every aspect of our economy, our communities and our… Click to Continue Reading.
Jonathan Vandall enrolled in Osgoode’s Professional LLM in Administrative Law when he was already deep in the world of regulation and public policy. Overseeing investigators and prosecutors as part of his work in compliance and enforcement, he often found himself engaging with legal teams on complex decisions. “I had an… Click to Continue Reading.
Eric Sadvari can think of no family law document more underrated than a financial statement. “It’s the backbone of most family law cases,” says Sadvari, a senior associate at Toronto firm Kenet Family Law. “But many practitioners treat it as more of a fill-in-the-blanks exercise than a vital piece of… Click to Continue Reading.
Few people embody the concept of business law better than Poonam Puri. One of Canada’s and the world’s most respected scholars of corporate law, corporate governance, investor protection and capital markets regulation, Puri also maintains an active practice advising and serving on multiple public and private boards. “It all ties… Click to Continue Reading.
Not many lawyers can claim to have been present for the birth of a new field of law. David Goodis can claim to have helped build one. In 1989, Goodis was a young lawyer working in personal-injury litigation, but found himself restless for something more challenging. That’s when he learned… Click to Continue Reading.
This fall marked a special milestone for Osgoode, as the school hosted its first standalone Fall Convocation. Dedicated to graduates of the LLM, Professional LLM, and PhD in Law programs, the occasion celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 and brought together graduates, faculty, and families from around the… Click to Continue Reading.
Everyone wins when employers take workplace mental health seriously, according to Lauren Bernardi. Bernardi, the co-program director for the Osgoode Certificate in Workplace Mental Health Law, says she has witnessed a marked growth in the understanding and awareness of psychological issues in workplaces ever since the program launched, almost a decade ago.… Click to Continue Reading.
Program SpotlightOsgoode’s Certificate in Workplace Mental Health Law ‘more timely’ than ever
Privacy and cybersecurity law is not for the faint of heart, if you ask Matt Saunders. The Montreal-based lawyer explains that the complex and constantly evolving legislative environment that he and his colleagues work in has always required adaptability for those who want to stay ahead of the curve. But recent… Click to Continue Reading.
When Jennifer Cox entered the world of medical research law seven years ago, she found the professional networks and professional continuing development a little lacking in her new niche. “There were a lot of people working disparately across Canada, usually in hospitals and universities – each with their own little… Click to Continue Reading.
Osgoode’s brand new Certificate in Advanced Procurement Law and Practice fills a gap in an evolving field, according to its co-program director Rosslyn Young. Young, an alumna and advisory board member of Osgoode’s existing Certificate in Public Procurement Law: The Rules in Practice, explains that the longstanding program provides an… Click to Continue Reading.
Instructor ProfileOsgoode’s Advanced Procurement Law Certificate fills a gap in the industry