Annual Events & Programs
OJEN runs many annual events and programs. OJEN’s annual events and programs give you the chance to connect with other teachers, lawyers, and students who share your interest in law, access to justice, and community-building. To get your class, community group or club involved in something larger, check out the following programs and contact us.
Futures in Justice / Avenirs en justice – Ottawa
Futures in Justice, formerly Braiding Diversity into Justice, introduces female identifying, gender fluid and non-binary youth from racialized and/or marginalized backgrounds to the legal field. This year’s event will take place Wednesday, November 6, 2024 between 9:00am and 4:00pm at the Ottawa Courthouse, 161 Elgin Street. Transportation to and from the courthouse is the student’s […]
Braiding Diversity into Justice – Brantford
For many young people, a career in law may feel out of their reach. Braiding Diversity into Justice and other OJEN career modelling programs help young people of all backgrounds “see themselves in law” by introducing them to legal professionals with whom they share similar experiences. The goal of these programs is to show that […]