Key Services Offered by the Office of University Legal Services
Legal Services
Contract/Memorandum of Agreement (“MOU”) drafting and review: Ensuring agreements with vendors, researchers, and partners are legally sound.
Governance support: Advising boards, senates, and senior leadership on bylaws, policies, and procedures.
Employment and labour law: Supporting HR with hiring, discipline, collective agreements, and workplace disputes.
Intellectual property: Advising on ownership, licensing, and protecting of research and create works.
Litigation and dispute resolutions: Managing legal claims, complaints, and coordinating with external counsel.
Legal compliance and legal risks management: Ensuring projects, events and contests comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Service of legal documents: If you get a subpoena or legal threat, please contact us directly.
Privacy Services
Privacy compliance: Ensuring adherence to laws like FIPPA or PHIPA in data collection and handling.
Access to information: Managing requests under freedom of information legislation.
Privacy breach response: Investigating and mitigating incidents involving personal data.
Training and awareness: Educating staff and faculty on privacy best practices and legal responsibilities.
Please be advised that the Office of University Legal Services does not provide personal legal advice. Should you require legal advice or support, please contact the Law Society Referral Service | Law Society of Ontario
Carleton University Students can access free legal service through the Legal Clinic at CUSA, a satellite of the University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic. For further information please visit: Legal Services – Ombuds Services