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The Canadian Law and Society Association<\/a> and Ontario Tech University<\/a> invite Ontario high school students to enter an essay contest on the topic: What role is there for law reform in creating positive social change?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students who are enrolled in CLN4U Canadian and International Law<\/strong> or CLU3M Understanding Canadian Law<\/strong> are eligible to enter. Short-listed candidates are invited, along with their teachers, to participate in a hybrid, interactive session with socio-legal scholars at Ontario Tech University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submission process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Length:<\/strong> max of 1,400 words (excluding footnotes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submission deadline: <\/strong>February 9th, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submission e-mail: legalstudiesessaycontest@ontariotechu.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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