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  • EP 61 - Everything You Need to Know About the Bar Exam in 900 Seconds (with Marco Figliomeni)
    This is a relaunch of Episode 29 where we discussed bar exam preparation. This episode lays out everything you need to know about the bar in a concise and information packed discussion with Marco Figliomeni. Marco wrote and past the bar in 2014. He tells you about the materials - what they consist of and how they are laid out. He tells you exactly how he prepared his index, how he approached studying, and he describes the day of the exam. We hope you find this episode useful and wish you the best of luck for the upcoming bar exams. Enjoy!
    18 min
  • EP 60 – Inside the Ottawa Law Review with the Editor-in-Chief and Executive Director
    Ever wonder if joining the law review is right for you? Curious about what responsibilities you'll have and if they are worth it in the long run? Both noble representatives of the Ottawa Law Review, Matthew Quintieri, Editor-in-Chief and Cassandra Ma, Executive Director, answer all these questions and much more. Get a look inside the workings of a team that shares top rate legal scholarship. And learn about the opportunity, struggle and learning that comes along with it.
    33 min
  • EP 59 – Artists' Legal Advice Services
    Artists' Legal Advice Services has been providing free summary legal advice to artists for 30 years. To say the not-for-profit is successful is a wild understatement. ALAS embodies the ethos of helping that is so valuable in law. Listen in and learn from Paul Sanderson, ALAS Co-founder, Director and Duty Counsel, and Warren Sheffer, ALAS Director and Duty Counsel, as they describe ALAS's evolution over the past three decades, the elements integral to its continued high-calibre service and the legal needs of artists in today's market.

    For more information visit:

    ALAS website

    About Paul Sanderson 


    About Warren Sheffer 
    36 min
  • EP 58 – The Law Practice Program, Up Close and Personal

    The second cohort to enroll in the Law Practice Program hasnearly completed the experience. And the feedback is very positive. The LPP nowhas a proven track record of equipping licensing candidates with the skills andexperience necessary for success in today’s legal market. In this episode wehear from André Bacchus, AssistantDirector of the Law Practice Program Work Placement Office.  André discusses newadditions to the LPP including the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, work placementsand hire-back rates, and how the LPP continues to refine its offerings in orderto be on the forefront of industry trends.


    LPP Live Information Webinar – Wednesday March 16that 12:00pm EST.

     

    The LPP ‘For Candidates’ info page including the ‘A Day inthe Life of an LPP Candidate video.

    54 min
  • EP 57 – The Person Behind the Resume with Professor Craig Forcese
    Professor Craig Forcese is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law. He teaches national security law, public international law, administrative law and public law legislation. Following False Security: The Radicalization of Canadian Anti-Terrorism, a book he co-authored with Kent Roach, Professor Forcese has been referred to by many, including Maclean's Magazine as a top law professor in the country in the field national security law. In our conversation with him, we discussed his experience writing his recent book, work - life balance, how to build networks and relationships, his morning routine, and so much more! This episode is filled with some invaluable insights for law students and young professionals about mentorships, following opportunities, and not being afraid to reach out.
    52 min
  • EP 56 – Path to Managing Partner with Jay Kellerman
    Jay Kellerman is the managing partner at Stikeman Elliott's Toronto office. He has more than 25 years of experience as a corporate lawyer. In our conversation with him, we discussed his path to becoming a managing partner, what it means to be a managing partner, his perspective on leadership, and the importance of passion. Jay also shared invaluable advice for students and young lawyers. This is a must listen!
    34 min
  • EP 55 – Academic Impact with Professor Thomas Cottier

    Thomas Cottier is an Emeritus Professor of European and International Economic Law at the University of Bern and a founding and former Managing Director of the World Trade Institute. He has taught in Geneva, Germany and China and was also a member of the Swiss National Research Council from 1997-2004 and served on the board of the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) Rome during the same period. In addition to academics Prof. Cottier als oserved Baker & McKenzie law firm as Of Counsel from 1998 to 2005. Most notably, Prof. Cottier served in the Swiss negotiating team of the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Tarrifs and Trade (GATT) a seminal piece of multilateral international law that governs international trade between the signatory nations. 

     

    Prof. Cottier sat down for a short conversation with Josh Smith to speak about his career as both a practitioner and academic. In this candid, thoughtful interview Prof. Cottier offers up his well-rounded opinions on legal career paths, careers in private practice v. academic research, academic collaboration, climate change, why law school debt and competition might be a ‘good’ thing and how to use one’s law school skills to shape the law, as well as one’s career. 

     

    If you’re thinking of choosing private practice or academics – you may want to listen to this podcast!

    27 min
  • EP 54 – 2L Toronto Recruitment Debrief
    Josh Smith and Karen Cheung sat down with two UOttawa students who were successful in the 2016 Toronto Summer Recruitment process. The four of them share their insights, reflect on the experience, and talk about methods to keep you sane throughout it all.
    41 min
  • EP 53 – Selena Lucien (Part 2): The Wave of Legal Innovation
    Selena Lucien created the Ontario Small Claims Wizard – an online tool where litigants can prepare and compile their materials for Small Claims Court.  In Part II, Selena and Marco extend their conversation into how legal technology tools are redefining law practice and the role of legal professionals.
    35 min

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