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Professor Angela Cameron and Professor Suzie Dunn lead an informative discussion about methodologies for bringing a feminist approach to legal research. They address how specific methods of social inquiry, like institutional ethnography and a delicate balance of qualitative and quantitative data collection, bolster their work and enable them to look to the margins to include often overlooked voices and perspectives.
Professor Jane Bailey of the University of Ottawa’s Common Law Section and Dr. Valerie Steeves of the Faculty of Social Sciences have developed new ways of putting empirical social science research into conversation with policy and theory. Their research on young people’s use of networked spaces aims to give youth a chance to articulate their own experiences and needs and has necessitated the creation of new, inclusive research methodologies. 
Women are entering the legal profession in increasing numbers, but what about their place in it? Three students explore the changing role of women and the barriers that remain in the legal profession.
Although few people realize it, Quebec citizens have access to certain legal services free of charge. Students met with professionals from the CJPO to get an overview of the services available to Outaouais residents.
