Empowering youth in Ontario through justice education
Our programs and resources help young people build legal knowledge, skills, and connections.
Welcome to the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN)
OJEN designs and delivers curriculum-linked programs and resources for tens of thousands of high school students and their teachers each year. We also provide workshops tailored to the needs and interests of many diverse youth audiences by partnering with community agencies and youth groups.
Book a guest speaker
Book a guest speaker
Request a lawyer or other legal professional to speak to your students.
Request a speaker
Book a courthouse visit
Book a courthouse visit
Take your class to a local courthouse to see court in action.
Visit a courthouse
Find your local committee
Find your local committee
Learn about programs offered by your local OJEN committee.
Find a committee near you
Classroom resources
Classroom resources
Visit our free resource database with over 200 curriculum-linked resources.
Explore resource database
Community programs
Community programs
Build legal life skills with our workshops and programs for youth.
Explore community programs
Get involved
Latest updates
Keep up on OJEN news. Find out about our programs and the dedicated people advancing our justice education initiatives for youth throughout the province.
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Charter Challenge
Ontario’s only mock appeal competition for secondary schools is back!
Register for the Charter Challenge
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Sistah’s in Law
Are you a young BIPOC woman interested in law? Attend the Black Female Lawyers Network’s annual retreat!
Register for the Sistahs-in-Law
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Law Syrup
Tap into OJEN’s podcast series, Law Syrup.
Listen here
Featured programs
Supporting and encouraging the values of a public, transparent and accessible justice system through research and education.
OBA/OJEN Competitive Mock Trials
The OBA/OJEN Competitive Mock Trials (OOCMT) is a partnership between the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) and the Ontario Justice Education…
OJEN Charter Challenge
The Charter Challenge is Ontario’s only mock appeal for high school students. Each year, OJEN releases a mock judicial decision…
Family law for young parents
The Family Law for Young Parents (FLYP) program empowers young parents by equipping them with the knowledge and skills they…
Public Legal Education and Information (PLEI) for Racialized Youth
PLEI for racialized communities is a new, interactive, culturally relevant and responsive program designed for youth who identify as African,…
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