Episodes
Monday Jan 28, 2019
12. Revisiting OCIs - Nowhere Near Campus Interviews
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Richard and Adam are joined by Kevin Dowse as they kick off season two by returning to the topic of OCIs. Adam is astonished to find out that he must venture off campus for his "On Campus Interview". Kevin calms everyone down. Richard discusses Law Firm Blaney McMurtry's comments on their move away from the OCI process.
Required Readings:
https://precedentjd.com/news/cover-story-the-ocis-are-broken/
Questions?:
Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. OCI employers consistently ask if you've left a voicemail to this show.
Music Attribution:
"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "The Scissors" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoArsw1XXY
Sunday Jan 20, 2019
11. Season Wrap Up - We Decide When the Season is Over
Sunday Jan 20, 2019
Sunday Jan 20, 2019
Richard and Adam are guest-less this episode as they reflect back on the first "season" of the podcast. They talk highlights and goals for the coming year.
Thinking about going to law school? We want to hear your questions and feedback for the show.
Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Season two will be full of voicemails, you don't want to miss out.
Saturday Jan 19, 2019
10. PSA - Professors Can See You
Saturday Jan 19, 2019
Saturday Jan 19, 2019
Richard and Adam are joined by their first non-student guest, Professor Faisal Bhabha to talk about law school from the teacher's perspective. Adam gets nervous as he is outnumbered by professors.
Faisal and Richard reveal that professors can, in fact, see students from their lofty position at the front of the room. Faisal shares the secret to catching some Zzz's in class. The lost art of the "Socratic method" is discussed as a valuable teaching tool when done right.
Required Readings:
A Student's Guide To Legal Analysis: Thinking Like a Lawyer by Patrick McFadden
Know Your Prof: Faisal Bhabha https://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/faculty-and-staff/bhabha-faisal/
Questions?:
Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Ask a question before we call upon you.
Saturday Jan 12, 2019
9. 3Laxin' with the President
Saturday Jan 12, 2019
Saturday Jan 12, 2019
Richard and Adam are joined by 3L student and President of the Law Students Society of Ontario Heather Donkers. This episode dives into what its like to be a third year law student. Heather explains that despite the archetypical 3L chill, this has been her busiest year yet. Professor Haigh talks about a busy intensive program that stopped him from attending class. Adam gets fired up about lecture recordings.
Required Readings:
Law School Confidential: A Complete Guide to the Law School Experience: By Students, for Students by Robert Miller
Questions?:
Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. I will play anything on the show.
Friday Jan 04, 2019
8. OCIs - Like Dating But Harder
Friday Jan 04, 2019
Friday Jan 04, 2019
Richard and Adam are joined by returning guest Nora Parker, a second year Osgoode Student as they the OCI process. It's harder than finding a hot date apparently.
Realizing half-way through the episode that they all steered clear of the OCI process, the "On Campus Interview" process is discussed and critiqued. Adam explains why he doesn't like dinners as part of the hiring process. Richard turns Adam and Nora against each other as they battle for a fictitious job in a simulated OCI.
Required Readings:
Kirsten McMahon, "OCI Survival Guide" Canadian Lawyer Magazine.
<https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/article/oci-survival-guide-222/>
Questions?:
Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. If you call, you will be granted one wish by the deity of employment and opportunity (he's a busy guy, act now).
Music Attribution:
"Local Forecast - Elevator", "Somewhere Sunny"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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