Donate to OJEN’s programs and help youth develop the skills and knowledge to manage the legal aspects of their lives! OJEN’s programs focus on what youth tell us is important to them. Your donation makes it possible to give more youth tools to help them succeed. Donate now: ojen.ca/en/donate/

See You in Court is a new CBC podcast series that tells the story behind some of the legal battles that changed Canada. Host, Falan Johnson, explores 8 significant cases over 13 half-hour episodes. Find all 13 episodes here: app.magellan.ai/listen_links...

Reimagining the Justice System was a multi-session program which combined legal education and artistic expression, supported by the Law Commission of Canada and hosted by Downtown Legal Services in partnership with Law in Action Within Schools program & its students. More:

The Herbert family kicked off OJEN’s year-end fundraising campaign on October 25 with their annual Tate’s Tableaux. The event raised over $8,000 in support of OJEN’s justice education initiatives.

OJEN’s Board of Directors, staff & guests met on for the 23rd Annual General Meeting. Thanks to the efforts of staff, volunteers, funders, partners and friends, this year saw OJEN continue to expand justice education initiatives that are youth-centered and relevant to diverse youth audiences.

The Police Resource Outreach Supporting Education (PROSE) Writing Team, consisting of educators from the Grand Erie District School Board and police officers from local police services, became the first group ever to receive the Chief Justices' Award.

Mock trial season is here! Registrations have started to open for the OBA/OJEN Competitive Mock Trial Tournaments. Go to your local page to register your teams and find more information: ojen.ca/en/oocmt/

In a new Law Syrup episode, tune in to a conversation with criminal defence lawyer Megan Savard! This episode offers a candid look at criminal law, advocacy, professional resilience, and the real-world impact of legal processes on Canadian society. Thank you to the @lawfoundationon.bsky.social!

OJEN is pleased to partner with the Black Female Lawyers Network in sponsoring 30 BIPOC young women to attend the Sistah’s in Law annual retreat. Participants will attend this event where they will learn about careers in law and connect with Black women in law. Register: ojen.ca/en/program/s...

The registration for the Fall 2025 Charter Challenge is open! If you have not introduced your classes to OJEN’s Charter Challenge, here are a few reasons why you might consider giving it a try: ojen.ca/en/try-chart...

Thanks to the Herbert family for another great evening! Tate's Tableaux is an annual event commemorating the life of their son, Tate, that also raises funds for OJEN's justice education programs for youth. Help make Tate's Tableaux a great success with a donation to OJEN: ojen.ca/en/donate/

Registration is open for the Charter Challenge! This year’s case addresses legislative changes to a basic income scheme. The final teams will make their arguments at the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Teachers, register your students by November 3rd: ojen.ca/en/program/c...

Registration is open for the Charter Challenge! This year’s case addresses legislative changes to a basic income scheme. The final teams will make their arguments at the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Teachers, register your students by November 3rd: ojen.ca/en/program/c...

As well as developing new content for our school programs, (the Charter Challenge, the Apps for Justice Challenge and the OBA-OJEN Competitive Mock Trials), we’ve created exciting new resources to enhance classroom learning and bring the law to life. Check out these resources:

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. At CLEO, we are committed to working with Indigenous organizations toward the goals of truth, healing, and reconciliation. CLEO offers free resources to support Indigenous communities with legal questions:

Today, September 30th, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We reflect on the history, truths, and continuous impacts of the residential school system and colonialism on Indigenous peoples and what we can do to take action toward reconciliation.

Susan Kasurak, a teacher at Western Technical-Commercial School in the Toronto District School Board, was presented with the 2025 Hux-Kiteley Exemplary Justice Educator Award on August 27. Read more: ojen.ca/en/about/oje...

OJEN welcomed more than 70 law teachers to our 2025 Summer Law Institute. Over the conference, teachers attended workshops, heard from more than 20 speakers including the Chief Justice of Ontario, and enjoyed networking opportunities with colleagues. Read our blog post here: ojen.ca/en/2025-sli-...

OJEN ran an essay contest asking high school students: What role does law reform play in creating positive social change? In this Law Syrup episode, the winners—Zainab, Jal, & Marwa—share what they discovered about law’s impact on society & how they see their own futures unfold.

One week until the Summer Law Institute! OJEN’s conference for secondary school teachers of Law & Civics features thought-provoking workshops with leaders from the legal communities. Ignite your passion for law just in time for the school year! Visit: ojen.ca/en/training/...

Law Syrup episode: A Career in Family Law 🎙️ From the path into this field to courtroom realities, our guest Dara Khoeum shares how he balances legal strategy with empathy, navigates the overlap between family & criminal law, & advocates for clients through challenging moments.

Teachers, join us at the Summer Law Institute! Connecting secondary school teachers of Law & Civics with leaders in the legal and justice communities. Ignite your passion for law just in time for the next school year! For more information & to register, visit: ojen.ca/en/training/...

What does it take to make law come alive for high school students? In this episode of Law Syrup 🎙️ , Marija Apostolovski, Luís Filipe and Matthew Wilks, high-school educators, share what drew them to the profession, and the challenges and surprises in teaching legal topics to young people.

It's time for a new Law Syrup episode! 🎙️ Join Herman Wong and Douglas Kwan from the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO), as they dive into housing law, specifically landlord and tenant rights, responsibilities and resources, and how a Live Aid concert sparked a career in advocacy.

Take advantage of the Summer Law Institute (SLI) early-bird rates! SLI is the go-to professional development event for Law and Civics teachers. It features insights into emerging legal issues presented by experts in the field. Learn more & register: ojen.ca/en/training/...

A new season of the Law Syrup podcast is here! In our first episode, explore the world of Gladue Courts with Justice André Chamberlain, Jonathan Rudin (Aboriginal Legal Services), Crown Attorney Emma Haydon (Ministry of the Attorney General) & Lysandra Moreno (Legal Aid Ontario).

Summer’s here, and with it comes sunny days and… the Summer Law Institute! This two-day conference has been a staple for secondary school teachers of law and law-related subjects. It connects teachers with leaders in the legal communities, as well as other Ontario law teachers.

The mock trial team from Owen Sound District Secondary School (OSDSS) for the #OOCMT photo challenge. A round of applause for the team! 👏

Well done to the teams participating in the 2025 Haldimand, Brant & Norfolk Mock Trial Tournament! Brantford Collegiate Institute and Holy Trinity Catholic High School faced each other in the final round. Congratulations to Brantford Collegiate Institute, this year's winner!

Over 21 teams competed in the Ottawa Mock Trial Tournament. Collège catholique Samuel-Genest won the French tournament and West Carleton Secondary School won the English tournament. Congratulations to both! Thank you to everyone for another remarkable year. @obalawyers.bsky.social #OOCMT

Battle in court: Niagara students fight it out in real courtroom during mock trial

Excellent recap of the Niagara Mock Trial Tournament! ⚖️👏 Congratulations to the team from Laura Secord Secondary School for bringing home the trophy this year! Thank you to all the participants, teachers, and volunteers for such a wonderful competition.

Congratulations to the mock trial team from Chippewa Secondary School, gold medal winners of the Hennessy Cup Mock Trial Tournament!

Congratulations to the team from Strathroy District Collegiate Institute, champion of the 2025 Central Southwestern Ontario Mock Trial Tournament! 👏 Thank you to @obalawyers.bsky.social & @lawfoundationon.bsky.social for their support of the #OOCMT program.

Thirty two schools from across the Toronto region competed in the 2025 OBA-OJEN Competitive Mock Trials. Students brought their A game and amazed all the judges!

The mock trial team from Lockerby Composite School as they wait for verdict at the Sudbury Courthouse on May 5th, 2025, during the Hennessy Cup Mock Trial Tournament. #OOCMT #photochallenge @obalawyers.bsky.social

The mock trial team from Immaculata High School, runner-up of the English Mock Trial Tournament in Ottawa, for the #OOCMT photo challenge. 👏

Students from the St. Michael's College School participated in their Annual Moot Court before competing in the #OOCMT. We love to see that the mock trial season is going full steam ahead! #photochallenge

Over 120 students competed in the Kelly Cup Mock Trial Tournament this year. Congratulations to the 2025 Kelly Cup Winner: J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate! Thank you as always to all the students, teachers, and volunteers for your hard work! #oocmt

Colonel By Secondary School's mock trial team at the Ottawa Mock Trial Tournament this week. ⚖️ #photochallenge #oocmt @obalawyers.bsky.social

The team from St. Brother André Catholic High School for the 2025 York region Judges’ Cup Mock Trial Tournament. 🙌 #photochallenge #oocmt @obalawyers.bsky.social

OJEN salutes the hundreds of volunteers who work with us each year. Pictured: Police officers volunteering with OJEN’s Youth-Police Dialogues program enhance youth-police relations. #VolunteersMakeWaves #NVW2025

St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School's mock trial team at the 2025 York Region Judges' Cup Mock Trial Tournament. 📚 #oocmt #photochallenge #mocktrial

Sacred Heart CHS team ahead of the York Region Judges' Cup Mock Trial Tournament. ⚖️ #oocmt #mocktrial #photochallenge

West Hill Collegiate Institute's mock trial team ahead of this week's City of Toronto Mock Trial Tournament. 👏 #oocmt #photochallenge #mocktrial

It's a wrap for the 2025 Windsor-Essex Mock Trial Tournament! Congratulations to Ursuline College for taking home the champion title, and to Leamington District Secondary School for being the runner-up! Thank you to ALL the participants, teachers, & volunteers for a successful mock trial experience.

OJEN salutes our volunteers! Thanks to volunteers who present at our annual Summer Law Institute for high school Law teachers. Pictured: Justice Lorne Sossin presents his pics for the Top 5 Cases of the Year. #VolunteersMakeWaves #NVW2025

A huge thank you to the amazing work of Amelia and @ojenroej.bsky.social for a wonderful mock trial experience last night. Another cohort of kids were captivated by the legal advocacy experience.

Salutes to our volunteers! Thanks to lawyers province-wide who volunteer with our youth programs. Pictured: Family Lawyer Sandra Grant with participants in our PLEI for racialized youth program. #VolunteersMakeWaves #NVW2025

OJEN salutes our volunteers! Justice Catrina Braid & members of the Waterloo Committee organized a workshop for racialized undergrad students interested in applying for Law School. #VolunteersMakeWaves #NVW2025