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Curious about the practice of international criminal law but unsure where to start? You’re not alone. Many law students share this lack of knowledge and uncertainty. In this visual post, student Mila Gagnon demystifies the practice of international law with a Justice Canada lawyer. Drawing on her experience with high-level international bodies, non-governmental organizations and national courts, Nadia Zed shares her inspiring story and the many opportunities available in this field.
Discover Canada’s legislative process and the democratic principles that underpin it with a new interactive online course from the University of Ottawa. In a featured segment of this multimedia project, Professor John Mark Keyes explains why Canadian democracy goes far beyond simple majority rule.
Richard T. Ford, an influential law professor, explores in Dress Codes how our clothing choices go beyond fashion to become statements of identity, symbols of power, and arenas of social control. Fashion, much more than an aesthetic concern, is a tool of communication, where individualism sometimes clashes with state authority, as seen with uniforms or the hijab, which sparks debates on individual rights and social norms. What we wear reflects our identity, constantly shaped by cultural borrowing. Women’s dress codes, tied to tradition and their reproductive role, still raise questions today about the balance between personal expression and societal control.
Long distances, limited resources, language issues: legal practice and access to legal aid present many challenges in the regions. This documentary examines the perspectives of Gaspesian lawyers and the judiciary on these issues, while exploring the actions the Quebec Bar is considering to improve access to justice in this region. Directed by Maïka Assels, this film sheds light on the complex realities and reforms needed to ensure fair justice in the Gaspé region.
