Civil law is practised in Latin America, in most of Europe and in much of Asia, including Japan.
Common law is practised in the United States, Britain and the Commonwealth countries. Knowledge of both legal systems helps to ensure access to national and international markets in an era of globalization. The Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa, which teaches both common law and civil law, provides a unique opportunity to study both legal systems. It is also an ideal environment in which to develop bilingualism, multiculturalism and bijuralism. These are the foundations of our National Program.