Social Right Interdisciplinary Clinic - Ottawa University

What Social Right Interdisciplinary Clinic - Ottawa University does

The Social Right Interdisciplinary Clinic, as represented in the input data, operates as an academic unit within the Civil Law Section (Section de droit civil) of the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law, a public institution founded in 1848 and headquartered at 57 Louis-Pasteur Street, Fauteux Pavilion, Ottawa, Canada. The unit's documented portfolio centers on civil law education, anchored by the LL.L. (Licence en droit) degree recognized by the Barreau du Québec and the Chambre des notaires du Québec, and extends to the Programme de droit canadien (a three-year J.D./LL.L. double degree capped at 20 candidates), the Certificat en droit autochtone, the national J.D./LL.L. program, an LL.L./DVM in international development and globalization, a combined LL.L./MBA, a law minor, graduate studies (LL.M. and PhD), clinical legal education, and continuing professional development. Its stated customer segments are prospective law students, graduate students and researchers, and the broader legal community, with pain points centered on bilingual common-law/civil-law training and Indigenous legal education in Canada's capital region.

The business model is that of a public university faculty section rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue is sourced from tuition and academic fees, federal and provincial government funding flowing through the University of Ottawa's institutional budget, and donations and alumni contributions (including directed campaigns such as "Donnez à votre Section de droit civil"). Distribution is direct via on-campus instruction in Ottawa, supplemented by an international student exchange network and digital self-serve channels (the VirtuO platform, online applications, virtual campus tours). Marketing is multi-channel — organic social (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), content marketing on the university website, faculty media appearances, and hosted events such as the Supreme Court Experience, Jurivision, and moot competitions. The unit has no proprietary technology stack, no AI/ML products, no patents or trademarks, and operates under the governance of the University of Ottawa with no independent ownership, venture capital, or private equity exposure.

The leadership profile shows a single documented senior figure: Sophie Thériault, named Dean of the Civil Law Section on June 22, 2026 after serving as interim dean since January 1, 2025. A documented financial partnership exists with the Ontario Law Foundation, and the section participates in research chairs, centers, laboratories, and the Revue générale de droit. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the entity is non-listed, non-revenue-disclosing, and reports as a private (academic) entity under the University of Ottawa.

Name

Social Right Interdisciplinary Clinic - Ottawa University

Legal name

Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa

Website

https://droitcivil.uottawa.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1848

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Social Right Interdisciplinary Clinic operates as an academic unit within the University of Ottawa's Civil Law Section, delivering accredited LL.L., J.D./LL.L., certificate, and graduate law programs to prospective students, researchers, and legal professionals in Canada's bilingual capital.

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Product category

Legal Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Clinical Legal Education & Legal Aid Clinics (Law School–Run) (EDAHAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

ABA-Accredited JD-Granting Law Schools (EDAHAIAA), LLM & Post-JD Graduate Law Programs (EDAHAIAC), Law & Legal Studies Research Universities (EDAHABAF), Online / Hybrid Law Schools & Programs (EDAHAIAE)

Keywords

• Legal education
• Civil law degree
• Graduate law programs
• Indigenous law certificate
• Clinical legal education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and academic fees: Revenue from student tuition for law programs including LL.L., J.D./LL.L. combined programs, certificates, and graduate studies (master's and doctorate in law)
2. Government funding: Public funding from federal and provincial government sources as part of University of Ottawa's institutional funding
3. Donations and alumni contributions: Financial support from alumni, donors, and fundraising campaigns such as 'Donnez à votre Section de droit civil'

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Civil Law Section (Section de droit civil) at the University of Ottawa provides bilingual legal education programs, anchored by the LL.L. (Licence en droit) recognized by the Barreau du Québec and the Chambre des notaires du Québec. It also offers the double J.D./LL.L. Programme de droit canadien, the Certificat en droit autochtone, the Programme national J.D./LL.L., the LL.L./DVM in international development, graduate studies (LL.M. and PhD), clinical legal education, and continuing professional development.

Product overview

The Section de droit civil at the University of Ottawa offers a comprehensive portfolio of legal education programs centered on civil law. The core offerings include the LL.L. (Licence en droit) degree program recognized by Quebec professional bodies, complemented by specialized programs including the Certificat en droit autochtone (Indigenous Law Certificate), the Programme de droit canadien (double J.D./LL.L. for 20 candidates), the Programme national J.D./LL.L., and the LL.L./DVM (International Development and Globalization) program. Additional offerings include graduate studies (LL.M. and PhD), clinical legal education, continuing education, and supplementary programs such as a law minor and LL.L./MBA combined degree. The portfolio is designed to serve both undergraduate and graduate students seeking civil law qualifications, with particular emphasis on Canadian context and international dimensions.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• LL.L. (Licence en droit) The Licence en droit (LL.L.) is a law degree program that trains complete jurists and is recognized by the Quebec Bar and the Quebec Chamber of Notaries, designed for prospective law students seeking civil law qualification in Quebec.
• Programme de droit canadien (Double J.D./LL.L.) A three-year double-degree program for 20 exceptional candidates leading to both a Licence en droit (LL.L.) and a Juris Doctor (J.D.), enabling graduates to practice in both civil law and common law jurisdictions in Canada.
• Certificat en droit autochtone (Indigenous Law Certificate) A unique certificate program that allows Indigenous learners to acquire basic skills to successfully complete a civil law degree, addressing Indigenous law education needs.
• Programme national J.D./LL.L. A national program allowing J.D. holders to obtain a Licence en droit (LL.L.) in one year and vice versa, enabling cross-jurisdictional qualification between common law and civil law.
• LL.L./DVM (Développement international et mondialisation) A program that trains jurists capable of understanding international development and globalization issues, combining legal training with international development expertise.
• Études supérieures (LL.M. et Doctorat) Graduate and doctoral programs in law, including master's (LL.M.) and PhD degrees, designed for graduate students and researchers pursuing advanced legal scholarship.
• Enseignement clinique (Clinical Legal Education) Clinical legal education programs providing hands-on legal experience to students, including the Social Right Interdisciplinary Clinic.
• Formation continue (Continuing Legal Education) Continuing professional development and education programs for legal professionals, supporting their ongoing professional development and CLE requirements.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/drciviluottawa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/droitciviluottawa
• Facebookfacebook.com/100095285636300
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clinique-interdisciplinaire-en-droit-social-social-rights-interdisciplinary-clinic
• Instagraminstagram.com/droitciviluottawa

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