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Ecojustice - Ecojustice Environmental Law Clinic

Record #: 68976225 |  Last Full Update: 18 Mar 2025

Description and Services
Description (Service)

Environmental law charity using the law to defend nature, combat the climate crisis, and fight for a healthy environment for all.

  • goes to court where lawyers represent citizens, environmental organizations, First Nations, sustainable businesses, labour organizations, and any other groups that share the organization's mission
  • push for better laws by having experts testify in front of committees and make recommendations to strengthen environmental legislation
  • engages the public through its work on environmental issues and changes the conversation

Students from the University of Ottawa get hands-on experience working on environmental issues, on behalf of community and non-profit clients, under the supervision of experienced lawyers and professors.

Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Eligibility Environmental, Indigenous and community groups
Languages English, French
Application Visit the website for more information
Location & Accessibility
Service Area Ottawa
Address

University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, 1 Stewart St
Suite 216
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Canada

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Physical Access Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office 613-903-5898
Toll Free 1-800-926-7744
Fax 613-916-6150
Email infoclinic@ecojustice.ca
Website https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-law/common-law/centre-environmental-law-global-sustainability/uottawa-ecojustice-environmental-law-clinic
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