CUPE - Fall 2026 - TA - CML1103

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for a Teaching Assistant (TA) position for the Criminal Law (CML1103) course in the first-year of the Common Law Section at the University of Ottawa. The TA will be responsible for holding weekly tutorials, including alternating between Drop-in and Access/Equity tutorials, and conducting Exam Preparation sessions at the end of each term. The TA will also attend the course, assist professors with administrative duties, and serve as a mentor to help first-year students transition into law school. This position requires physical presence on campus and may involve work during the winter term, requiring a separate application for that posting.

Requirements

GPA of 7.0 or higher
Excellent communications skills
Prior teaching or tutoring experience
Aptitude using technology for teaching purposes
Ability to take initiative, and to work independently and creatively
An awareness of barriers faced by students from equity-seeking groups in educational settings
Demonstrated academic excellence (grade of A- or higher) in the course you wish to tutor
To have taken the course you wish to tutor as a JD student at the University of Ottawa or equivalent
Must submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcript (including Winter 2026 grades), two references (contact information), and a list of first-year courses with professor names, all in one PDF document.

Responsibilities

Hold weekly tutorials (alternating between Drop-in tutorials and Access/Equity tutorials)
Hold Exam Preparation sessions at the end of each term
Attend the course they are a TA for
Assist professors with administrative duties
Play a mentorship role in helping students transition into their first year of law school