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“Yes We Can” and its French-language version, “Tout droit vers le droit,” are new programs created and run by the Ontario Justice Education Network. Funded by the Ontario Bar Association and the Law Foundation of Ontario, they aim to teach middle school students from Black or other racialized backgrounds about the various professions and possible […]
Preparations for the OBA/OJEN Competitive Mock Trial (OOCMT) program are underway this month for many local tournaments across Ontario. Registration for high school teams opened in December in most regions, and tournaments will take place in late spring. Launched in 2014 in collaboration with the Ontario Bar Association and the Ontario Bar Association Foundation, the […]
Dear Friends, My name is Makailah Paul, and I am the ambassador for OJEN’s 2024 annual year-end fundraising campaign. Today, I’m writing to ask you to join me in supporting justice education initiatives that empower youth across the province – initiatives that have shaped my own journey. I am a second-year undergraduate student at York […]
OJEN is teaming up with Toronto Community Housing (TCH)’s Midnight Basketball program. Launched in 2013, this unique program provides a positive space for youth (aged 14-18) to develop their skills both on and off the court. It offers participants opportunities for both physical and personal development and connects them to educational and employment opportunities. More […]
Each year, the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario (AJPO), the Association of Ontario Judges (AOJ) and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association (OSCJA) provide bursaries to graduating grade 12 students in Ontario who are pursuing post-secondary studies leading to law-related careers. Each association offers one bursary in each of their judicial regions. […]
“Topical, current, informative” “I’m already thinking about what I’m going to use to breathe life into my classroom.” “I learned about a number of resources that I had not known, that I plan to incorporate in my classes.” Teachers from as far away as Windsor in the south and Dryden in the north met […]
I’m writing to offer a warm welcome back to school from OJEN, and to provide an update on some of the school-based programs, new and old, that we’ll be offering this year. OOCMT All of our criminal mock trials (ojen.ca/oocmt) will be back in full force this year! Headed up by OJEN’s OOCMT Program Manager, […]
By : Emmanuel This summer, I had the amazing chance to intern at the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN) through the Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) program at Downsview Secondary School. The LAWS program really helped me feel confident in applying for this placement, allowing me to connect directly with the legal community and […]
Summer is just around the corner. It’s nearly time to put down your marking pens and put on your sunscreen and shades. Once again, OJEN staff has put together a suggested summer reading list. This year, we have added a suggested listening list as well. Enjoy your well deserved vacation! We hope to see you […]
Each year, OJEN invites law and paralegal students across Ontario to apply for our Justice Education Fellowships (JEFs). Fellows receive in-depth training in Public Legal Education (PLE) theory and methods, as well as ongoing support from OJEN staff. During the school year, each Fellow is responsible for planning and delivering a minimum of 3 justice […]
Law Syrup is a new podcast that OJEN co-produced with former OJEN Justice Education Fellow and incoming litigation associate at Torkin Manes LLP, Herman Wong. Join Herman as he chats with special guests about what’s trending in Canadian law, how the law relates to ordinary Canadians and how we can navigate difficult topics. Designed for […]