APTPUO Fall 2026 CML2179 CML3186 C00 Access to Justice Practicum (Level I + Level II) Prison Law Clinic
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Posting Reason:
New PositionLocation:
Main CampusAcademic Period:
2026 Fall SemesterFaculty:
Section de Common Law / Common Law SectionAcademic Unit:
Common law Common LawCourse Title:
Access to Justice Practicum (Level I Level II) - Prison Law ClinicCourse Code:
CML2179 / CML3186Section:
C00Course Description:
This course provides a small number of upper-year students with the unique opportunity to undertake hands-on work in prison law in support of the Jail Accountability and Information Line (JAIL Line) a phone line operated by community volunteers working in solidarity with people who are incarcerated at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC) and their loved ones.This innovative course blends substantive learning in prison law with practical hands-on experience providing legal information to the Ottawa community. Students will receive training on how to take phone calls on the JAIL Line. They will also support the JAIL LINEs work by researching complex legal issues faced by prisoners at the OCDC.
Student work will be partially self-directed and will include a mix of foundational lectures student-led projects and work in the community. Class time may be put to a variety of uses including: overview lectures group discussions and research-team meetings. Team meetings and appointments with project supervisors will be expected and may need to be scheduled outside class time.
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Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time ProfessorDate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/03/13Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/04/14Expected Enrolment:
17Approval date:
2026/03/13Number of credits:
3Work Hours:
39Hourly Rate:
Enseignement / Teaching: $239.47 (2024-2025)The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.
These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.
These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.
Course type:
BPosting type:
Régulier / RegularLanguage of instruction:
Anglais EnglishCompetence in second language:
PassiveCourse Schedule:
Mardi Tuesday 9:30-11:00 Jeudi Thursday 17:30-19:00 -Requirements:
This course runs through both the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 semesters. Candidates will be required to teach as scheduled in both sessions.
This course is co-taught.
This is a 6-credit course; candidates must apply to CML2179 / CML3186 C00 in the Fall 2026 semester & CML2184 / CML3187 C00 in the Winter 2027 semester.
The added course codes CML3186 / CML3187 are only for returning students.
The Common Law Section is seeking candidates who are leaders in the legal profession. An LL.B. J.D. or equivalent is required for this position. Active membership in good standing in the Law Society of Ontario and Lawpro insurance is also . The successful candidate will have significant practical experience related to prison law. Prior teaching experience will be considered an asset.
The Common Law Section reserves the right to select a candidate who does not fully meet each of these requirements where the candidates selection would be beneficial to the program the course the students or for a related reason.
Additional Information and/or Comments:
An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.
The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements; you can click here for the main unit here for the OLBI unit or here for the Toronto/Windsor unit to find out more.
The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect teamwork and inclusion where collaboration innovation and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons racialized persons persons with disabilities women and LGBTQIA2S persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Prior to May 1 2022 the University required all students faculty staff and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.
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