Overview Newton Wesley Rowell (1867-1941) graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1891. He went on to a distinguished career as a Canadian jurist and statesman. He was elected to the Ontario legislature in 1911 and then served in the Canadian House of Commons from 1917-1921. In 1936 he became Chief Justice of Ontario, and […]
Overview The Nathan Strauss Q.C. Essay Prize in Legal Ethics will be awarded annually for an essay of exceptional merit on any issue relating to legal ethics or professional conduct, preferably with reference to the implications for the practice of law of rapid social and technological changes. The subject of the essay may deal with […]
Overview The Nathanson Graduate Fellowship will be awarded to students undertaking research related to research programs of The Nathanson Centre on Transnational Human Rights, Crime and Security. Graduate students in any program are eligible for this Fellowship. A call for applications is usually sent during the first week of August. For more information, please contact […]
Overview Professor Marilyn L. Pilkington, the Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School from 1993 to 1998 and founder of Osgoode Professional Development, established this award to be given to a student pursuing studies in the Professional Development LL.M program. The award will be granted to a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person, Ontario resident*, on the […]
Overview The John W. Graham Fellowship was established by Edward S. Rogers in honour of John W. Graham, Q.C., Class of 1936, noted for his distinguished contributions to the development of telecommunications in Canada. This Fellowship will be awarded annually to an outstanding student registered in the Graduate Program in Law who is undertaking research […]
Overview The Helena Orton Memorial Scholarship honours the life and work of Helena Orton, whose tragic death in 1997 cut short a distinguished career dedicated to using law as a tool to pursue equality for women, especially women in the workplace. This scholarship is available to a student undertaking either full-time or part-time thesis graduate […]
Overview The Harry W. Arthurs Fellowship will be awarded to highly qualified candidates with excellent academic records who propose to pursue doctoral degrees in the broad field of public law, with preference being given to candidates proposing to undertake interdisciplinary work. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, be Ontario residents*, and demonstrate […]
Overview This prize has been established by the firm of Fogler, Rubinoff LLP in memory of their friend and partner Robert R. Jason. Bob was a highly respected tax lawyer and accountant whose enthusiasm and expertise contributed enormously to the firm and to the legal and accounting professions. Bob became a C.A. in 1977 and […]
Overview The awards were donated by Isabel Clarke Dickson Woodrow in memory of her husband. Charles Woodrow was born in Aberdeen, Scotland and raised in Sarnia, Ontario. He graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1928. During his service in World War II, he attained the rank of colonel and was honoured as a member […]
Overview The Arthur Brunskill Fellowship is awarded to a graduate law student who is pursuing research in the area of Labour Relations Law. How to Apply Contact For more information, please visit the Osgoode Graduate Student Awards webpage.