Whether coaching high school mock trial teams, sharing legal information with vulnerable youth audiences, providing insight into topical legal issues at PD sessions for teachers, and in countless other ways, volunteers play an essential role in supporting OJEN’s justice education initiatives province-wide. Each year, hundreds of volunteers give of their time, expertise and dedication to […]
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The Herbert family established Tate’s Tableaux 6 years ago to commemorate the life of their son in a meaningful way. Their annual event in Barrie, brings together friends and family for an evening of music and good cheer. The proceeds are donated to OJEN’s justice education programs for youth, a cause they believe Tate would […]
Can employers force their employees to work on public holidays? If your job requires a uniform, can the employer make you pay for it? What can you do if you think you have been fired from your job unfairly? These are a few of the questions explored in the Steps to Justice Employment Law workshop […]
Ontario’s 4th annual Access to Justice Week takes place October 28th to November 1st. As part of the week’s events, OJEN (the Ontario Justice Education Network), CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario), and the Law Society of Ontario are proud to present a day-long conference addressing public legal education and its role in access to justice. […]
On Tuesday, November 5th, 2019, women in Waterloo Region’s legal community will offer a day-long program for high school girls interested in law. Braiding Diversity into Justice is an initiative of the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN), organized by the Waterloo Region OJEN Committee. Local law firms and the Waterloo Region Police Service have partnered […]
Message to all elementary school teachers looking for a fun justice education project for their class! Grade 5 students from all across Ontario are invited to use their best drawing, colouring and painting skills, along with their imagination and creativity, to create posters that tell us what they value about the Charter of Rights and […]
Seventy two courthouses throughout Ontario participate in OJEN’s Courthouse Visit Program. Courthouse visits tie into both grades 11 and 12 law curriculum and give students an opportunity to observe the justice system in action and engage with a wide range of justice professionals. Last year, over 26000 Ontario students visited their local courts. This year, […]
We are looking for a new Project Leader to coordinate our OBA/OJEN Competitive Mock Trial Program (OOCMT)! Are you passionate about law and education? Are you interested in providing experiential learning for students and coordinating large scale events? Do you have skills in program design? This position is for you! The OOCMT Project Leader will […]
Toronto Summer Law Institute for teachers happens Tuesday, August 27th and Wednesday, August 28th at Osgoode Hall, Toronto. Register by July 15th and take advantage of the special Early Bird rate of $65.00 including all materials and meals. The regular rate after July 15th is $95.00. The Toronto Summer Law Institute, OJEN’s flagship PD event […]
On June 10, OJEN staff joined with CLEO, (Community Legal Education Ontario), to celebrate the launch of their new CLEO Connect website – Training and Tools for Community Workers. CLEO Connect is a new, comprehensive platform to help support the legal information needs of Ontario’s front line community workers At CLEO Connect, community workers will be able […]
OJEN board and staff extend a warm welcome to members of the newly established OJEN Ambassadors group! Spearheaded by OJEN Board member, John Adair, this donor program provides young private practice lawyers and other professionals with opportunities to get involved in justice education initiatives and help increase OJEN’s profile in the legal community. The […]
