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  • 10-Minute Series (Q#2): What Should I Do During 1L Summer?

    In the 10-Minute Series, Rishi and Chris answer the 9 most common questions they've received since starting the Law School Show. One question per episode. Short and sweet and helpful. In this second instalment the question is: What should I do during first year summer? Enjoy!

    For a Law School Show Letter on the topic click HERE

    5 min
  • EP 69 – What is a Toxic Tort? (with Prof. Heather McLeod-Kilmurray)

    In this episode, we investigate toxic torts with Professor Heather McLeod Kilmurray. Professor McLeod-Kilmurray is a professor at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law who focuses on environmental issues and is a leading scholar in the area of toxic torts. Arguably, this is an area of torts, which can provide unique relief and remedies for negative environmental impacts to the public. Let's dive in! 


    Professor McLeod Kilmurray's Bio: https://llmphd.uottawa.ca/en/about/faculty/mcleod-kilmurray-heather
    28 min
  • EP 68 – Nathan Fox's Alternative Career After Law School and His Tips on Preparing for the LSAT
    Nathan Fox is the founder of Fox LSAT, an LSAT tutoring company. We discuss Nathan’s law school experience and his decision to pursue a non-legal career after graduation, his own LSAT experience, and some very useful LSAT tips.

    You can find additional tips at Nathan’s podcast at www.thinkinglsat.com/blog/. You can also find Nathan’s contact information on his website at www.foxlsat.com. Enjoy!
    44 min
  • EP 67 – Post-Articling Debrief
    In this episode Rishi and Chris reflect on their articling experience at Stikeman Elliott LLP. They discuss topics such as typical hours, what they would have done different, and key pieces of advice. Tune in to give it a listen.
    32 min
  • EP 66 – The Person Behind the Resume with Mr. Stéphane Teasdale
    Stéphane Teasdale is a partner at Dentons Canada LLP with a fascinating career in that has allowed him to travel to many countries. He is the chair of the global Franchise and Distribution Law group and also co-leads the Corporate and Commercial Law group of Dentons' Montreal office. In this episode, we discuss how he went from being a litigator to a solicitor, what qualities good litigators and solicitors possess, what it is like practicing franchise and distribution law, and more. If you're not sure whether you should be a litigator or a solicitor, this episode may help solve your dilemma!

    Episode Highlights:
    1:20 - Introduction
    6:00 - How he became exposed to franchise and distribution law
    9:40 - How to stand out in interviews
    15:00 - How to know if you are more of a litigator or a solicitor
    18:00 - Traits of a solicitor
    20:30 - From a lawyer to a partner
    23:00 - Best parts of his job 
    26:00 - Working abroad 
    30:00 - Work-life balance
    31:45 - Women and the partnership track
    38 min
  • EP 65 – Timothy Sullivan, Family Lawyer and Civil Litigator, on Starting Your Own Solo Practice

    Timothy Sullivan is a family lawyer and civil litigator in Ottawa. In this wide ranging discussion, we talk about Timothy’s journey from law school to lawyer, the challenges of starting his own solo practice, and much more. If you are considering practicing in family law, civil litigation, or starting your own practice, this episode is for you.


    For more information on Timothy, visit http://sullivanlaw.ca/ or follow him on twitter at @SullivanLawCA
    57 min
  • EP 64 – The Person Behind the Resume with Prof. John Mark Keyes (Part 2)

    Part 2 of 2 of this interview continues with Professor John Mark Keyes' experiences. We delve further into his responsibilities as the past Chief Legislative Counsel of the Legislative Services Branch at the Department of Justice. He also shares the crucial skills needed to be a good drafter. Finally, he talks about his transition as a professor and shares his inspiration for Executive Legislation. Enjoy Part Two of this interview!


    Highlights of the episode:

    0:48 - What was his drafting experience like?

    6:00 - Challenges in drafting

    7:00 - How do you manage the different clients' expectations?

    10:23 - Responsibilities as a junior drafter

    12:20 - The importance of teamwork within federal drafting

    13:20 - How important is knowing French as a drafter?

    13:43 - What skills are important to be a good drafter?

    16:59 - Transitioning to the role of the Chief Legislative Counsel of the Legislative Services Branch

    18:55 - Management responsibilities

    22:25 - Are there other skills needed to be a good manager?

    24:00 - Other managerial responsibilities

    26:00 - What was his inspiration for his book?

    30:10 - What motivated him to become a professor?

    31:45 - Best parts and challenges of being a professor

    35:52 - Recommendations of resources for people interested in drafting

    37:28 - Career goal

    43 min
  • EP 63 – The Person Behind the Resume with Prof. John Mark Keyes (Part 1)

    We know that there are acts and regulations, but have you ever wondered how they come to be? Who drafts them? How do you even become a drafter? Professor John Mark Keyes has been a lawyer, a drafter, the Past Chief Legislative Counsel of the Legislative Services Branch at the Department of Justice, and the author of Executive Legislation. In this episode (Part 1 of 2), he shares with us the world of drafting, the tips to becoming a successful drafter, and his inspiration for his book. He also tells us how to be passionate outside of the area of law and how to manage change in one’s career. Have fun and tune in for Part II of this interview to learn more about drafting! 

    Highlights of the episode:

     

    1:08 - Life outside of law

    4:12 - How to balance his interests with his career

    6:40 - Law school experience (overall thoughts, first year of law school)

    9:13 - What would he have done differently in law school?

    10:05 - Why law school?

    11:42 - How did he develop his interest in drafting?

    13:39 - Articling at the Ministry of the Attorney General

    16:57 - Ruling out other interests

    19:11 - Advice to law students who are still looking for their interests

    21:09 - Transitioning from the Ministry of the Attorney General to a small law firm

    27:30 - How a Drafting Program led to working at the Department of Justice

    30:14 - What does a drafter do?

    36 min
  • EP 62 – The Redline

    Susanne Gabriele and Andreas Kalogiannides are young entertainment

    lawyers who contribute to The Redline blog. 
    With the blog, and in our discussion, Susanne (who also provides private
    wellness counseling) and Andreas share their stories on how mindfulness and
    authenticity help them each lead enriching professional and personal lives.

    1 hr 9 min

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