UofT vs Osgoode

[user108086]

Hi,

I'm trying to decide between UofT and Osgoode - both amazing schools - and I was hoping to get more insight on each school. I have the greatest interest in enviro law, but I don't want this to be the main factor in influencing my decision because I know climate justice is very niche and an incredibly hard field to get into. I'm also interested in social justice, but I'm open to big law as well. The financial situations associated with each school is not a concern at this time, so I'm conflicted between Osgoode and UofT. I know that UofT is the go-to for big law but what is it like pursuing social justice at UofT? I would also love to hear your general experiences and opinions on each school.

Thank you in advance!

 

[CleanHands]

10 minutes ago, Leo530 said:

I'm also interested in social justice, but I'm open to big law as well.

lol

[VitalGiraffe]

I go to Osgoode and there are definitely a lot of social justice opportunities here. I don't know if UofT has this but there is a MES/JD program here which would definitely help with getting into environmental law if you want to go that route.

[LegallyGGinger]

1 hour ago, VitalGiraffe said:

I go to Osgoode and there are definitely a lot of social justice opportunities here. I don't know if UofT has this but there is a MES/JD program here which would definitely help with getting into environmental law if you want to go that route.

U of T has a certificate in environmental studies, but not a masters.

I never went to Osgoode, which undoubtedly has impeccable social justice scruples, so I won’t deign to compare the two.  But I found a lot of social justice opportunities at U of T.  There are a ton of social justice-oriented clinics, internships, and volunteering opportunities.  I never went into a social justice-oriented career, so I cannot comment on job prospects.  But I do know many U of T alumni doing amazing social justice work today.  All that is to say, I think practising in a social justice area is definitely possible coming out of U of T.

[ramoj]

On 2/9/2023 at 10:01 PM, Leo530 said:

I'm also interested in social justice, but I'm open to big law as well.

 

lol x 2. Not quite sure if you were aware but, if you go work at a big law firm in environmental law, you will likely be representing large O&G/Mining organisations looking to get projects approved etc. 

[CleanHands]

Posted by Litigation God literally a week and a half ago:

[user108086]

17 hours ago, jomar said:

lol x 2. Not quite sure if you were aware but, if you go work at a big law firm in environmental law, you will likely be representing large O&G/Mining organisations looking to get projects approved etc. 

Thank you for your input, I am aware of this as I mentioned in my original post that the type of environmental law I want to practice is very niche and hard to get into.

On 2/10/2023 at 6:48 PM, LegallyGGinger said:

U of T has a certificate in environmental studies, but not a masters.

I never went to Osgoode, which undoubtedly has impeccable social justice scruples, so I won’t deign to compare the two.  But I found a lot of social justice opportunities at U of T.  There are a ton of social justice-oriented clinics, internships, and volunteering opportunities.  I never went into a social justice-oriented career, so I cannot comment on job prospects.  But I do know many U of T alumni doing amazing social justice work today.  All that is to say, I think practising in a social justice area is definitely possible coming out of U of T.

Thank you so much! That is definitely relieving to hear!