Dr. Nelson Ovalle Diaz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nelson Arturo Ovalle Diaz is a veteran human rights activist and former ombudsman who survived the armed conflict in Colombia. He is a lawyer and a part-time professor at the University of Ottawa. Since 2010, he has been teaching at universities in Canada's capital, with over 30 years of experience in promoting, protecting, and advocating for social justice and the effective respect for the rights and freedoms of individuals in need of legal information. He is firmly convinced that he can make a significant contribution to the just and equitable causes of individuals, groups, communities, and society at large. His research interests cover Legal Theory, Legal Anthropology and Sociology, Comparative Law, International Affairs, International Law, Constitutional Law, Transitional Justice, Social Economy, Social Justice, Labor Law, Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, and Public Policy with a focus on Criminal Justice, Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms, and international cooperation. Professor Ovalle Diaz is also an expert in the creation and operation of national and transnational legal entities (NGOs, think tanks, corporations, social enterprises, cooperatives, unions, social organizations, and non-profit charitable organizations).

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History