GettOsgoode’s commitment to promoting and facilitating students’ physical and mental well-being is also a commitment to their academic success. Programs that promote wellness are offered through the Office of the Assistant Dean (JD). Whether it is exercise, tips on minimizing stress, or information on healthy eating and nutrition, maintaining a balanced life enhances academic performance and integrates students into the Law School. The Assistant Dean also works closely with student organizations to foster a sense of community at the school.
Events
The Office of the Assistant Dean (JD Program) hosts numerous events to promote student wellness over the course of the year, such as:
- Weekly Yoga at Osgoode
- Good Food on the Go: Healthy Eating and Nutrition
- Osgoode Body Break: Fall Fitness Fair
- On-Campus Safety and Security Tips and Information
- Heart-Happy Valentine’s Day
- Pre-Exam Chair Massages
Resources
Assistant Dean Bessner has a library of resource books, guides, and pamphlets available at her office for students to consult. Topics include:
- Top 10 Ways to Stay Healthy On Campus
York University
- The Hidden Sources of Law School Stress: Avoiding the Mistakes that Create Unhappy and Unprofessional Lawyers
Lawrence S. Krieger
- Law Student: Know Thyself – What You Can’t Afford Not to Know
Ontario Lawyers Assistance Program (OLAP)
- Coping with Stress
Heart & Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Mental Health Association