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Opinions on the Laurier-Sussex Law Degree Program
The folks on reddit are correct. Complete a regular undergraduate degree, write the LSAT and attend a Canadian school if your goal is to work in Canada.- 2
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Legal field entry question
Hello all, I need to reach out for some “outside-of-my-box” advice. I am few months into 30, have a French BA in Literature (2019), light experience in journalism in mid-20s and most formatory work experience within collections in a corporate world environment. Since late 20s I envisioned myself in law as a natural career progression; I was equally drawn to the field out of deep curiosity for such studies, apprehension for legal intellectual work demand, possibility of a profound dive into one career field for life. In addition, I uncovered I am inherently drawn to speak up for others (and myself) and terminated+got dismissed because of disputing employment practices. I am considering the employment law of course, as of present. Since late fall 2023, I have finally set onto a path. Plan was to receive a significant legal exposure (secure legal assistant position) + prepare henceforward for the LSAT. Unfortunately, even with valuable work experiences under my belt I was not been able to get myself into a firm or a court. My results as of today: ~140 applications, 6/6 after-interview rejections, few in-person CV distributions (with rejections, of course), all close network with ability to open doors involved (no results, as of yet). My search region is broad. I am in a mentorship program with a known lawyer. Currently, also applying to non-legal roles. I am moderating my “desperados”, but now considering the option of volunteering as a legal assistant. It seems that the worst has come: more than 6 months without work + still no exposure to the legal field. I clearly recognize the error of not selling my candidature more aggressively, the naïvete that experience + bilingualism should open the door into an entry-level legal role. I might have underworked my interview preparation, but this is being taken care of now. My plan today is to write out solid cover letters for law firms I am interested in and volunteer being a legal assistant there. Then, promote myself into a paid position. Or just move into a different law firm. If this option does not get me in, I will get a 1-year paralegal education. I sense my case is not hopeless, yet I am beginning to panic (loss of time, organisation practices, people skills, etc). Anything I am missing out in terms of a bigger picture? Search or presentation tactics I have yet to employ? Also, any thoughts on the paralegal education - is it a loss of time if one wants to become a lawyer ? Thank you for an advice and/or a bird’s eye view. -
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Post-articling job search
Given posted jobs for new calls are few and far between, I'm curious if anyone has any advice on how to find first year associate positions, or any insight into how the market is generally for solicitor jobs right now in Vancouver. Seems like many students are in the market for post-articling associate positions this year so may be a useful discussion for many people. -
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Opinions on the Laurier-Sussex Law Degree Program
I have applied and been accepted into Wilfred Laurier (Waterloo) concurrent law program that offers a undergraduate degree here in Canada and a law degree over in the UK. However, folks over at Reddit have said that this program is mostly a scam and provides far fewer career opportunities as a lawyer. Should I proceed with my program or switch to a normal undergraduate degree and apply to a Canadian Law School if I were to continue to pursue with law? Let me know what your thoughts are on this program. Thanks everyone! -
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Accepted to Saskatchewan 2024
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TMU VS Ottawa
Can confirm this is the case. When I was in the same position as OP, I calculated the total cost difference between the two schools assuming that I would live at home while attending TMU vs living on my own while attending UOttawa being approximately $50,000-70,000. The main factor causing the $20,000 range was how much I wanted to spend on my housing arrangement in Ottawa. -
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Accepted 2024
Provisionally accepting Windsor as I haven’t heard back from any other schools except TMU and Windsor. No rejections or waitlists anywhere else, so I chose to provisionally accept Windsor while I wait to hear back from other schools as I had Windsor above TMU as my personal choice. -
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Accepted to Saskatchewan 2024
Also got an acceptance email at 2am. 3.98 GPA, 155 LSAT. Will likely be declining. -
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Accepted 2024
Out of curiosity, what other offer are you taking? -
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Accepted to Saskatchewan 2024
Got an email at 2am that I was accepted! AB resident. 3.7/4.3 GPA (I believe). 150->155->159 LSAT. Still doesn't feel real. Waiting to hear back from UofA but will likely accept. -
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Accepted 2024
I’m in the same boat as what was stated above, just for reference.- 1
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Interview
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TMU VS Ottawa
Which practice areas are you interested in? Also, are you wealthy? Ottawa will cost you at least 30k more with living expenses. -
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Rejected at Osgoode 2024
Rejected April 18th right in the morning. LSAT 164, cGPA 3.25, general app, 4th year applicant.- 1
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ON Bar Exam Indices
Just curious if anyone has any advice regarding indices for the upcoming Bar? Should one wait until UofT releases there's before printing materials? How do you get access to them (do you buy them?). Thanks!
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