What will I learn?

Nestled in the heart of Canada’s federal capital, the University of Ottawa’s Civil Law Section operates at the confluence of multiple legal traditions, just steps away from the country’s greatest institutions and all levels of government. Its close proximity to the judiciary-especially the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court-law firms, and the federal public service make it an ideal location for exploring the full diversity of the legal ecosystem in a concrete way.Notarial law clinic, Outaouais Community Justice Centre, moot court competition, clinical teaching projects in partnership with Indigenous and marginalized communities as well as other disciplines: students in the Civil Law Section can combine theoretical training with a host of transformative experiences that will inspire them and guide their journey beyond the Faculty.Whether you aspire to practice law, join the business community or advance social justice, your Bachelor of Civil Law degree will serve as a gateway to countless doors at home and abroad . With us, you will find unique leadership training, combined with a co-op program and multiple interdisciplinary training opportunities, whether it is our International Development and Globalization program or a minor in the field of your choice.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$49,439.00 (29,98,302) per year

Health insurance (individual) $792

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Ottawa

75 Laurier Avenue East,

OTTAWA,

Ontario (ON),

K1N 6N5, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

You must have an Ontario high school diploma with at least six 4U-4M or DU-level courses to be eligible for admission to the first year of university. Please note:All the courses that are prerequisites for your chosen program must be 4U-level courses, unless otherwise indicated.We use your top six interim or final grades in 4U, 4M, or DU courses, including the prerequisites for your chosen program, to calculate your admission average. We do not round up your grades.International baccalaureate diplomaApplicants enrolled in the International Baccalaureatenorth_eastexternal link Diploma program are eligible for admission if they have completed (or are in the process of completing) the full IB program and meet the following conditions:Have passed six subjects (including the prerequisites for your program of choice) with at least three at the Standard Level and three at the Higher Level.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.