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Sharing legal knowledge frame by frame

Jurivision is an initiative of the common law and civil law sections of the Faculty of Law of the University of Ottawa. This knowledge mobilization and visual advocacy project aims to promote the sharing of legal knowledge through accessible audiovisual content.

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Jurivision is an initiative of the research team of the common law and civil law sections of the Faculty of Law of the University of Ottawa.

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JuriDocs

Living the law

Legal documentaries based on the legal knowledge of researchers, telling stories about legal experiences or documenting the evolution of complex legal issues.

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JuriExperiences

A broad range of opportunities

Visual publications covering legal career paths and exploring how legal education creates a broad range of opportunities.

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JuriKnowledge

Exploring the law

Video publications about legal issues, highlighting the work of legal scholars or the activities of legal practitioners.

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JuriMetho

Research and law

Visual publications that explore the challenges and opportunities associated with legal research.

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A Selection of Visual Posts

Discover our some of our visual posts

04-03-23 | Indigenous Law, Law Practice, Training

The Indigenous Law Certificate: Learn and Contribute to your Community

The Indigenous Law Certificate Program at the University of Ottawa’s Civil Law Section offers a unique opportunity for Indigenous students to make a difference in their communities. Designed to meet the unique educational needs of Indigeneous people, this innovative program enables students to develop a thorough understanding of Indigenous legal systems and their interaction with state laws.

02-21-23 | Research Experience, Research Methodology

Error, Intuition, Truth and Innovation: Crucial Stops on the Journey through Theory

Theories are developed by researchers to explain phenomena, draw connections, and make predictions. A theoretical framework can serve as a roadmap for developing the direction that a research inquiry will take. In this video, Professor Alvaro Pires, Canada Research Chair in Legal Traditions and Penal Rationality, explores how theories can guide researchers, while also examining some of the challenges and benefits that emergining researchers may encounter in applying theoretical frameworks to their work.

03-21-25 | International Trade

Understanding the Trade War: Are Tariffs Legal or Illegal?

Legal or illegal, the tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian products, including steel, aluminum and softwood lumber? Professor Geneviève Dufour, an expert in international trade, explores the concepts of tariffs and tariff schedules in light of the rules of the World Trade Organization and free trade agreements.