Episodes
Friday Aug 30, 2019
25. The Cut of Your Jib - Finding Yourself In Law School
Friday Aug 30, 2019
Friday Aug 30, 2019
Richard and Adam are joined by Lisa Del Col, an Osgoode Hall Law School alumna who works in justice education. The group talks about having classes outdoors, surviving the great white north, and alternatives to typical legal practice. Lisa shares her story of finding herself at law school as a first generation, Indigenous law student. She talks about building the courage to speak in class. Richard and Lisa talk about social events with law professors and "Drinks with Haigh". Adam unknowingly perceptive, elaborates on a nautical metaphor.
Required Readings:
NONE! Read your casebooks.
Questions?:
Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Do you have a recommendation for a future episode? Let us know!
Music Attribution:
"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "The Scissors" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoArsw1XXY
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
24. A Whole New World - Law School Far From Home
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Richard and Adam are joined by Matti Thurlin, a second year student at Osgoode Hall Law School, pursuing a JD with an MA in Philosophy. The gang discusses the phenomenon of being geographically displaced to attend law school. Matti hails from Edmonton, AB. Richard was from Calgary, AB before attending law school. Adam comes from a small Northern Ontario town. Each tells their story and offers advice for adapting to a new place and to the world of law.
The group tackles the issue of loneliness during 1L. It might be more common than you think. Richard also pretends his friends listen to the show.
Required Readings:
NONE! Go chat with someone.
Questions?:
Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Tell us about your experience being displaced for law school.
Music Attribution:
"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "The Scissors" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoArsw1XXY
"Tech Live"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Friday Aug 16, 2019
23. Grad School - Head in the Clouds
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Richard and Adam are joined by Summaiya Zaidi, a graduate student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Summaiya also completed her law degree (LLB) at LUMS, in Lahore, Pakistan, her Masters of Law degree (LLM) at the SOAS in London, UK, and has taught law for about 8 years. Summaiya and Richard dive into their personal experiences with graduate school. Summaiya talks about her research into why lawyers in Pakistan chose law through the years. Richard jumps to conclusions.
Should someone practice first before going to grad school? Why do a doctorate in Canada?
Required Readings:
Brown, Howard G., et al. “A Statement on Interprofessional Relationships at the Graduate School Level: Law and Social Work.” Family Law Quarterly, vol. 4, no. 1, 1970, pp. 106–111. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/25738938.
WATCH: "Black Earth Rising", BBC Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=ugxQuVPmVZU
Questions?:
Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Ask and we shall answer.
Music Attribution:
"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "The Scissors" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoArsw1XXY