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OJEN teams up with Midnight Basketball program

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 […]

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22 students awarded justice education bursaries in 2024

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. […]

Welcome back!

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, […]

Introducing OJEN’s 2024-25 Justice Education Fellows

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 […]

OJEN launches new podcast series

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 […]

Introducing Antoine Fougère Ramsamooj

OJEN is pleased to welcome Antoine Fougère-Ramsamooj to our team as the new  Project Leader – Francophone Programming. Antoine will manage classroom and courthouse visits, as well as OJEN’s Francophone programs. He is looking forward to connecting with teachers across the province. Antoine has strong roots in the Franco-Ontarian community and brings valuable experience in […]

2023 Tate Herbert Memorial Post-Secondary Volunteer Award

Herman Wong, a student at Osgoode Hall Law School, is the recipient of the 2023 Tate Herbert Memorial Post Secondary Award.  The annual award is named after a young man who lost his life to cancer while studying Law and Society at Wilfrid Laurier University. As with many of the young people OJEN works with, […]

Join OJEN at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Charity Challenge!

You’re invited to join our team at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon charity challenge and help raise funds for OJEN.  Join us on Sunday, October 15 at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon.  Spaces are still available for the 5K in-person and 5K virtual runs… or donate to support our runners.  To register: It’s important to use […]

Summer Law Institute – new workshops confirmed!

August 29th & 30th at the Oxford Innovation Centre, 315 Front Street West, Toronto The 2023 Summer Law Institute program is almost complete! You won’t want to miss this year’s exciting line up of workshops and speakers. Book early and take advantage of our special early bird rates! Register by July 21st at the Early […]

2023 Durham Region Poster Challenge Winner

Every year, grade 5 students from around the province take part in OJEN’s Poster Challenge Program! Working with their teachers and with OJEN materials to learn about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the students choose the Charter right that means the most to them and design beautiful posters that represent why that right matters […]

Welcome OJEN’s 2023-24 Justice Education Fellows

Each year, OJEN invites law and paralegal students across Ontario to apply for our Justice Education Fellowships. Fellows receive in-depth training in public legal education theory and methods. During the school year, they are each responsible for planning and delivering a minimum of 3 justice education projects in local schools. The 2022-23 cohort of Fellows exceeded […]

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