Welcome to the sixth and final episode of our summer student mini-series! In this episode, Sarah and Meg chat about their experiences working at boutique firms in Downtown Toronto. Sarah speaks about her time at an office specializing in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. Meg recounts her time at a labour/employment shop. If you're interested in learning more about the culture at boutiques, the perils of commuting, and how law schools should have an etiquette program, this episode is for you!

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This episode was recorded by Meg Zhang, and produced by Adam Green. 

Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com 

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Welcome to the fifth episode of our mini-series where we canvas diverse summer student experiences in different areas of the legal profession. In this episode, Sarah and Meg chat with Amit Nehru, a 3L student at the University of Toronto who summered at a full service firm in Downtown Toronto. Amit gives us the run-down on how to keep an open mind and open heart when applying for summer positions, some top tips when commuting to work, and his experience exploring all the interconnected areas of law at a firm servicing large corporate clients. 

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Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com 

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Welcome to the fourth episode of our mini-series where we canvas diverse summer student experiences in different areas of the legal profession. In this episode, Sarah and Meg chat with Humza Khan, a 3L student at the University of Toronto who summered at the Toronto Crown Office. Humza gives us the run-down on applying and interviewing for government positions in Ontario as well as the importance of doing what you love as a law student and summer student. 

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Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com 

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Welcome to the third episode of our mini-series where we canvas diverse summer student experiences in different areas of the legal profession. In this episode, Sarah and Meg chat with Vlad Shevchenko, a 3L student at the University of Toronto who is completing law school in Ontario, but will practice in Alberta. Vlad gives us the run-down on studying and applying to work in another jurisdiction, some top tips on interviewing (including the importance of NOT eating at sketchy sushi joints the day before an interview!), and how to balance personal and career aspirations.

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Find Vlad on LinkedIn at "Volodymyr (Vlad) Shevchenko" 

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Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com 

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Welcome to the second episode of our mini-series where we canvas diverse summer student experiences in different areas of the legal profession. In this episode, Sarah and Meg chat with Emma Farrell, a 3L student at the University of Toronto who split her summer working at a New York firm and a Toronto firm. Emma gives us the run-down on what it's like to apply for and split the summer working in two jurisdictions. 

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Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com 

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Welcome back to a new season of Beyond the Briefcase! We start with a mini-series canvassing diverse summer student experiences in different areas of the legal profession. This episode, your hosts chat with Cathleen Ma, a 3L student at the University of Toronto who summered at Legal Aid Ontario. Cathleen gives us the run-down on summering at a public interest, government organization. 

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Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com 

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On the last episode of Season 3 of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts reflect upon the 2L recruit. Now with summer placements (and hopefully articles!) lined up, Sarah and Meg catch you up on their experiences with OCIs, Call Day, and Interview Week. 

Disclaimer: What Sarah and Meg say is wholly their personal opinions and experiences. By no means will this reflect your experience going through the 2L job recruit. As your hosts will share - no two experiences in the recruit are the same! 

Sarah and Meg predominantly participated in the Toronto private law firm recruit. They did not apply for positions in government, with fellowships and clinics, or out of province in Canada. Please speak to your career development office for insight and advice that will best anticipate and suit your concerns and intentions.

This marks the end of Season 3. If you've made it this far, thank you so much for your support :)

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Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com 

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In this episode of Beyond the Briefcase, Sarah and Meg chat about a topic near and dear to their hearts: navigating personal health emergencies and law school. They talk candidly about what they went through this summer (cancer and POTS!) and what they did to make the most of their summer placements and school years. 

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Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com 

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How seriously should you approach extracurriculars in your upper years of law school? In this episode of Beyond the Briefcase, Sarah and Meg chat about how many extracurriculars they're pursuing, and their philosophy on juggling school, research, volunteering, and work. 

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This episode was recorded by Meg Zhang, and produced by Adam Green. 

Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com 

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It's another Pillow Talk! In this episode of Beyond the Briefcase, Sarah and Meg chat about staying motivated as law students in the upper years of the program. 

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This episode was recorded by Meg Zhang, and produced by Adam Green. 

Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com 

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Sarah and Meg