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Publishing my work
Another option might be to publish in the "trade publication" world rather than the "academic journal" world. For instance you can join the OBA for free, find a section that relates to your paper, and see about getting the paper included in their next newsletter. Your law professor, or a lawyer practicing in your field, might have suggestions for other organizations that might publish your work on their websites etc (e.g. CIAJ, some criminal lawyers' organization that I presume exists). If your motivation to publish is at least partly to support your legal job hunt, doing something lawyer-focused rather than academic-focused might be a better fit anyway. As a publisher of last resort (which is perhaps a bit unkind, as I do respect the intiative) there is the CanLII authors program. If you were going to pursue that, I would suggest trying to find a lawyer or professor who is willing to be listed as a co-author with you, because as a lawyer I would be reluctant to put much stock in a paper from a JD student with no vetting/vouching. -
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application deferred until final grades received?
my status changed to this today instead of waitlist/rejection/acceptance like everyone else. Basically, it says they will review my application again after I submit my final grades and get back to me with a decision then. I was wondering if anyone else has ever gotten this before & gotten accepted? -
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Toronto Big Law Hireback 2025
I am hearing a couple reports now that a few big law firms have told their student cohorts that their decision day will be pushed closer to mid May. Not a lot of data points though. -
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Rejected 2025
I have similar stats I got assigned an A and 153 Lsat but I haven’t heard anything back from them yet i’m scared -
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Waitlisted 2025
Kind of sad to be starting off this thread. Checked the portal today and was waitlisted. 161/3.5 (OLSAS). B2 was higher. Applied access. Good luck to everyone this cycle. -
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Publishing my work
Just want to chime in and say that I cannot think of a single journal that would allow you to submit a potential publication to other journals simultaneously, so picking the right journal to submit your paper to is very important--as you will only be able to submit the paper once (unless the paper is rejected by the journal, then you can submit it elsewhere, but you will still have to wait for the rejection). There are subject specific journals depending on the level of specificity of your paper (e.g. the Canadian Tax Journal), and then there are more general journals (i.e. law reviews at unis, like the McGill Law Journal). As a rule of thumb, it is usually easier to get published in specific journals, as they generally receive fewer submissions, given the paper must be related to that specific subject. You will have to do some googling to see what journals might best fit your paper. Submitting papers for publication also isn't just a one-and-done process. It is a very iterative process that will require you to incorporate feedback into the paper and potentially make substantial edits (assuming it is accepted). So, as other posters have expressed, you will not be able to submit a paper now and have it published by this summer. Your papers may also just be outright rejected. Just because a paper received an A in a class in law school does not necessarily mean it is of publishable quality. Your paper will also be compared against subject-matter experts who are submitting papers to the same journal, in which case your paper may just not make the cut. In this case, you might need to refine your paper further based on the feedback you receive. As an aside, there are some law journals that only accept submissions from current law students or recent grads (like the UofT law journal). If that applies to you, it may be worthwhile to look into submitting your paper there.- 5
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Why is working as a prosecutor (seemingly) more prestigious in the States?
Don't worry, Pierre Poilievre will sort it all out and toughen you guys up a bit. /s -
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Why is working as a prosecutor (seemingly) more prestigious in the States?
I did enjoy this comment, however I'll mention as a Canadian Crown Prosecutor my perception has been that law-and-order conservatives probably get mad at us in greater frequency and intensity than bleeding hearts. Because we are operating in a quasi-judicial role within a system widely perceived to be too lenient, and they don't think we're doing enough to address public safety and hold offenders accountable.- 2
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LSO Connects Application Progress at 75% despite completing articling and passing both bar exams.
I sent them a message through LSO Connects and they said "It will be updated accordingly, it will take some time as you become fully licensed." Also, regarding articling, there's no more paperwork to be filed after LSO Connects was launched. All you have to do is answer: When your articling ended Did it end earlier then the date originally submitted Final number of months Per LSO: Articling Placement Record When an articling placement ends, candidates must enter their end of placement information in their Articling Placement Record on LSO Connects no later than 10 business days after the end of an articling placement. Principals must review the end of placement information submitted by their articling students to verify the information is correct. Principals will be notified in LSO Connects when their articling student has submitted information that must be reviewed. Upon review, should the information entered be incorrect, a principal has an obligation to advise the Law Society by sending a message through LSO Connects. ____ I already did all of that the day it ended and the status for my articling says "end of placement approved".- 1
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Why is working as a prosecutor (seemingly) more prestigious in the States?
Because Americans love putting people in jail.- 2
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Getting exposure to litigation in Family Law.
It’s great that you're proactively exploring family law. For Option 1, you can definitely call the court office—they’re usually helpful and will let you know what's accessible to the public. Even as a law student, privacy rules in family court are strict, but some proceedings might still be open. For Option 2, when cold emailing, keep it brief, professional, and highlight your genuine interest and flexible availability. Shadowing might be more realistic than volunteering since it requires less supervision. Good luck—it’s a smart move either way!- 2
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Why is working as a prosecutor (seemingly) more prestigious in the States?
In Canada, the Crown typically offers lower compensation compared to big law, which can deter ambitious grads aiming for high-earning private practice roles. Also, the public sector here tends to have more rigid career paths and slower advancement, making it less attractive for those seeking rapid growth. Unlike the U.S., there’s less of a revolving door between prosecution and big firms. Cultural and structural differences in legal markets play a role too—Canada’s legal scene is smaller and more conservative in career mobility. -
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Publishing my work
If you got a A level grade on a paper, approach the professor whose class you wrote it for and ask them for input on which journals to approach. They may have some contacts and tips on how to edit your paper to better fit the target journals. Be aware getting a paper published can be a bit of a lengthy process - I wouldn’t worry so much about rushing something for this summer, but preparing your paper so it can be submitted to a few select relevant journals in the upcoming fall.- 2
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