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The benchmark of a law school is its alumni, and there are over 10,000 Common Law alumni around the world.

Your community for life

Many of the best legal minds in the country and around the world have been educated at Ƶ’s Faculty of Law. Our alumni include Supreme Court judges, cabinet ministers, premiers, activists, senior public servants, entrepreneurs, business leaders, leaders of the bar, Stanley Cup champions, community leaders and Indigenous leaders. 

Many alumni work as lawyers in private and public practice, while some work in business, government, the tech sector, international organizations or the not-for-profit sector. They excel in their professions and contribute to improving their world.   

Whatever path you pursue after graduation, we wish to continue to engage with you and help you succeed with tools and opportunities for professional development and networking.  

Friendships that developed during law studies often form the basis of lifelong networks — both professional and personal.  You can stay connected to us in many ways:

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Alumni News

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Alum Benoit Duchesne, LLB ’00, LLL ’96, appointed a Judge of the Federal Court

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announced the appointment of Benoit Duchesne, LLB ’00, LLL ’96, to the …
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Alum Annik Sonia Wills, LLB ’04, appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice

The Ontario government announced the appointment of a new judge to the Ontario Court of Justice.
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Lawyer and Yogi Yana Banzen, JD ‘12, “30 minutes of yoga or meditation will make a giant difference for your mental health.”

Yana Banzen, JD ‘12, was born in Russia and lived in Kazakhstan until she was 16. Now she calls Canada home.
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Four alumni make the 2025 Forty Under 40

We are proud to celebrate four outstanding alumni – Julien Bourgeois, JD/MBA ’13, Mary Anne Carter LLM ‘13, Ryma Nasrallah, LLB ‘10 and Andrew Montag…
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Four alums recently appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice: Joelle Malette, LLB ’91, Alyssa Bain, LLB ’01, Ghina Al-Sewaidi, LLB ’04, Joleen Hiland, LLB ’08.

The Ontario government is pleased to announce the appointment of four Common Law alums to the Ontario Court of Justice. Joelle Malette, LLB ’91, Alyss…
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Law school auntie: Transforming legal education with compassion and humility

When Indigenous law students walk through the doors of Fauteux, they know there’s someone waiting for them who sees them fully, who knows their names …

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Common Law Honour Society

Established in 2003, the Common Law Honour Society is the most prestigious alumni distinction presented by the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section.

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Ottawa, Ontario  K1N 6N5

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