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COMMON LAW BULLETIN
Winter-Spring 2011

The Common Law Section would like to thank the University of Ottawa and the Law Foundation of Ontario for their continuing support.

Editor-in-Chief
Amanda Turnbull

Editorial Committee
Bruce Feldthusen
Andrew Kuntze
Amanda Turnbull

Contributors
Majid Charania
Bruce Feldthusen
Andrew Kuntze
Valérie Leclercq
Jason Murray
Madelaine Saginur
Amanda Turnbull

Photography
Véronique Larose
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Portraits Now, University of Ottawa
Teckles Photography Inc.
University of Haifa
University of Ottawa

Translators
Valérie Leclercq

Graphics
Accurate Design & Communication Inc.
Véronique Larose

The Centre for Law, Technology and Society at the Faculty of Law - CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ARTICLE

 

Table of Contents
Cover Story
Expanding Our Perspectives: Common Law’s Combined Programs
Alumni News
Change in Degree Designation: Converting Your LL.B. to a JD
From Math, Literature and Debating to International Taxation: Florie Pellerin-Catellier (LL.L '06; LL.B. '07) Traces her Path Through the National Program to NYU
“Complete, Comprehensive and Extremely Dynamic”: Harley Finkelstein’s (’09) Experience in the Combined JD-MBA Program
Jordan Plener (’08): “Experiencing Law School Twice”
Homecoming 2010: Revisiting and Reconnecting
In Memoriam
Faculty News
A Truly Canadian Legal Education: Earning a JD and an LL.L. through the Faculty of Law’s National Program and Programme de droit canadien
Complementing Legal Training: Prof. Tony VanDuzer (’82) Discusses the Combined JD-MBA Program
“A Natural Partnership”: Professor Craig Forcese (’97) Discusses uOttawa’s Combined JD-MA (International Affairs) Program
Professor Nicole LaViolette (’96) Rewarded for Bringing Innovation to the Classroom
Studying Abroad: University of Ottawa-University of Haifa Master in Laws (LL.M) Exchange Agreement
A Snapshot of Common Law Publications
Students’ News
“Every day I go to school, I carry my people in my backpack”: Marie Belleau Explains Her Unique Path to the National Program
“Being Part of the Place”: Stephen Abrahamson Talks about Taking his JD-MBA Studies Beyond the Classroom
“Outside the Traditional Legal Stream”: Michelle Lutfy on the Combined JD-MA (International Affairs) Program
Ottawa Law Review Reunion
Public Interest Law Fellowship Takes Second-Year Student to China
Doctoral Student Gideon Emcee Christian (LL.M. '08) Looks at Electronic Waste in Developing Countries
Message From The Dean - Click Here to Read This Article
Dean Bruce Feldthusen
Dean Bruce Feldthusen