What‘s Law Got To Do With It? https://whatslaw.podbean.com Osgoode Hall Law School Professor Richard Haigh and his student co-host get together to discuss the in‘s and out‘s of Canadian law school life while attempting to be funny. Sit down, shut up, and don‘t forget to do your readings. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en ca Copyright 2019 All rights reserved. Education 1440 episodic Richard Haigh Richard Haigh No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/3484324/08_2021_PodcastArtCompressed_ugpap9.jpg What‘s Law Got To Do With It? https://whatslaw.podbean.com 144 144 127. Law School, Law Practice, Oxford 127. Law School, Law Practice, Oxford https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/127-law-school-law-practice-oxford/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/127-law-school-law-practice-oxford/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/979a30fd-fc36-3291-8850-1853b6ff8df6 I'm joined by Ebunoluwa Akomolafe (or Ebun for short). We talk about the a lot of things related to law school in Osgoode, to the practice of law and to mooting in Oxford. Ebun confesses she doesn't have a favourite judge. I don't think Oxford will care.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> I'm joined by Ebunoluwa Akomolafe (or Ebun for short). We talk about the a lot of things related to law school in Osgoode, to the practice of law and to mooting in Oxford. Ebun confesses she doesn't have a favourite judge. I don't think Oxford will care.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1863 6 full 126. The Team is Back 126. The Team is Back https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/126-the-team-is-back/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/126-the-team-is-back/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/154be829-a39c-3f2c-b19c-ed784aba1e11 Another episode with Aashna Mehta, Sara Mah and Rhea Sandhu, aka The Team. We talk about the process of interviewing. I know I've had a few episodes about jobs and interviews and "The Process" but you really can't have too much on this. It's important, right?

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Another episode with Aashna Mehta, Sara Mah and Rhea Sandhu, aka The Team. We talk about the process of interviewing. I know I've had a few episodes about jobs and interviews and "The Process" but you really can't have too much on this. It's important, right?

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1696 6 full 125. Trust the Process 125. Trust the Process https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/125-trust-the-process/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/125-trust-the-process/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:58:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/24c88bc6-7f04-39b8-bec9-2fc1e4acb4e7 I'm joined by Duncan Davies, a returning guest on the show. Duncan is now nearing the end of first year law at Dal and talks to me about how it's all been. Bottom line: Property law is better than Criminal law (for him, not for me!).

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> I'm joined by Duncan Davies, a returning guest on the show. Duncan is now nearing the end of first year law at Dal and talks to me about how it's all been. Bottom line: Property law is better than Criminal law (for him, not for me!).

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1636 6 full 124. BFFs 124. BFFs https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/124-bffs/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/124-bffs/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:27:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/82136395-dc58-3146-af0e-ed502838feb4 I'm joined by two returnees, Aashna and Sara, and another 1L student from their team, Rhea Sandhu. (As I quickly learn, it's actually The Team.) We talk about life as a 2L, how it's both the same and different from 1L. And even a little bit about Thomas Hobbes.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> I'm joined by two returnees, Aashna and Sara, and another 1L student from their team, Rhea Sandhu. (As I quickly learn, it's actually The Team.) We talk about life as a 2L, how it's both the same and different from 1L. And even a little bit about Thomas Hobbes.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1565 6 full 123. What We Do at Christmas 123. What We Do at Christmas https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/123-what-we-do-at-christmas/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/123-what-we-do-at-christmas/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:30:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/223843b6-4dce-358d-b661-2da77344dda5 Richard is joined again by Aashna Mehta and Sara Mah. We're all lamenting the end of the winter break. You only get three in law school and then everything changes, so make the most of them.

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard is joined again by Aashna Mehta and Sara Mah. We're all lamenting the end of the winter break. You only get three in law school and then everything changes, so make the most of them.

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1561 6 full 122. It Makes You Tough 122. It Makes You Tough https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/122-it-makes-you-tough/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/122-it-makes-you-tough/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/c7e3742a-a67d-33df-b8e7-0f500b834309 Richard is joined by Aashna Mehta, who was previously on the podcast in episode #120, and one of her good friends in law school, Sara Mah. Both were in his criminal law class in the fall of 2024. Friendship is such an important aspect of going to law school and we talk at length about that aspect.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard is joined by Aashna Mehta, who was previously on the podcast in episode #120, and one of her good friends in law school, Sara Mah. Both were in his criminal law class in the fall of 2024. Friendship is such an important aspect of going to law school and we talk at length about that aspect.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1506 7 full 121. Try, Try Again 121. Try, Try Again https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/113-try-try-again/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/113-try-try-again/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:30:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/166c3101-3939-3ea7-b1c5-ca40245895da We are joined by Duncan Davies, who has been admitted to Dalhousie Law school to start in the fall of 2025. Duncan and Richard know each other through his parents -- he's one of the few guests who is a prospective student. Duncan explains how he got to the position he is in now. It takes a lot of blood and sweat, but not too many tears.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

Let Go

by Duncan Davies

(If you want a copy of Duncan's song, feel free to send him a note -- he'd love to provide you with an MP3 version)

]]> We are joined by Duncan Davies, who has been admitted to Dalhousie Law school to start in the fall of 2025. Duncan and Richard know each other through his parents -- he's one of the few guests who is a prospective student. Duncan explains how he got to the position he is in now. It takes a lot of blood and sweat, but not too many tears.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

Let Go

by Duncan Davies

(If you want a copy of Duncan's song, feel free to send him a note -- he'd love to provide you with an MP3 version)

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1315 6 full 120. How to Meet with a Professor 120. How to Meet with a Professor https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/120-how-to-meet-with-a-professor/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/120-how-to-meet-with-a-professor/#comments Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:34:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/410e9c4b-d155-35cb-8601-0eb916d6b317 We are joined by Aashna Mehta, another 1L student from Richard's criminal law class in the fall of 2024. More trauma bonding with Rianna, as Aashna recounts her pre-exam meeting with Richard. Spoiler alert: she has no trouble with criminal law concepts, just with her coordination.

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> We are joined by Aashna Mehta, another 1L student from Richard's criminal law class in the fall of 2024. More trauma bonding with Rianna, as Aashna recounts her pre-exam meeting with Richard. Spoiler alert: she has no trouble with criminal law concepts, just with her coordination.

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1321 6 full 119. Shattering Ideas 119. Shattering Ideas https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/119-shattering-ideas/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/119-shattering-ideas/#comments Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:30:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/3fa53acb-86ff-319c-b335-8a0909ce5d8e We are joined by Karthikeya (Karth) Gautam, a 1L student from Osgoode. Another one of Richard's criminal law students from 2024. Karth learned quickly that the "Paper Chase" version of law school is no longer (was it ever?) accurate. It's both better than that and worse than that.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> We are joined by Karthikeya (Karth) Gautam, a 1L student from Osgoode. Another one of Richard's criminal law students from 2024. Karth learned quickly that the "Paper Chase" version of law school is no longer (was it ever?) accurate. It's both better than that and worse than that.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1581 6 full 118.Write an Exam Right -- Truly Right -- Before the Exam 118.Write an Exam Right -- Truly Right -- Before the Exam https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/118write-an-exam-right-truly-right-before-the-exam/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/118write-an-exam-right-truly-right-before-the-exam/#comments Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:30:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/0b8f778e-dbef-3bd3-8f19-dd4f121e269e We are joined again by Alya Bhatia, a 1L student from Osgoode, who we had in episode #115. Last time it was what to do after an exam. This time, Alya inadvertently lets out a bombshell about what she does before an exam. Rianna and I were speechless. You might be too.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> We are joined again by Alya Bhatia, a 1L student from Osgoode, who we had in episode #115. Last time it was what to do after an exam. This time, Alya inadvertently lets out a bombshell about what she does before an exam. Rianna and I were speechless. You might be too.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1610 6 full 117. The Geography of Law Schools 117. The Geography of Law Schools https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/117-the-geography-of-law-school/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/117-the-geography-of-law-school/#comments Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:31:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/93a768d2-9cad-3070-afec-9f66f8977aa7 Cayne Lander joins us again for a chat about Dal Law, Halifax, the Maritimes, and the differences between law school locations. It's hard to compete with Dalhousie for at least one reason: Domus.

 

We use the same song from Cayne to introduce the podcast as we did in episode #112. Show him some love by playing it in full!

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

My Saturday Nights by Cayne Lander

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2Hl9O9VzWWGwd7PVtwtScm?si=0a62f467f8e54e93

]]> Cayne Lander joins us again for a chat about Dal Law, Halifax, the Maritimes, and the differences between law school locations. It's hard to compete with Dalhousie for at least one reason: Domus.

 

We use the same song from Cayne to introduce the podcast as we did in episode #112. Show him some love by playing it in full!

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

My Saturday Nights by Cayne Lander

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2Hl9O9VzWWGwd7PVtwtScm?si=0a62f467f8e54e93

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1464 6 full 116. A Criminal Law Nerd 116. A Criminal Law Nerd https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/116-a-criminal-law-nerd/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/116-a-criminal-law-nerd/#comments Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:21:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/e1289bf8-7ad8-37e1-a9d5-658004832d9d We are joined by Kevan (with an "a") Graham, a 1L student at Osgoode. Richard taught Kevan criminal law in the fall term. Let's be blunt: he's a massive criminal law nerd (and that's a good thing.)

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> We are joined by Kevan (with an "a") Graham, a 1L student at Osgoode. Richard taught Kevan criminal law in the fall term. Let's be blunt: he's a massive criminal law nerd (and that's a good thing.)

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1612 6 full 115. Advice for Trauma-Bonding 115. Advice for Trauma-Bonding https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/115-advice-for-trauma-bonding/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/115-advice-for-trauma-bonding/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:43:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/24640312-8c55-3728-89fb-74a2e7a399c0 We are joined by Alya Bhatia, a 1L student from Osgoode, just beginning the second semester. We talk about strategies for what to do after you write a law school exam. Rianna, as always, teaches Richard something new -- this time it's the notion of trauma-bonding. We debate whether that is a description of law school.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> We are joined by Alya Bhatia, a 1L student from Osgoode, just beginning the second semester. We talk about strategies for what to do after you write a law school exam. Rianna, as always, teaches Richard something new -- this time it's the notion of trauma-bonding. We debate whether that is a description of law school.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1573 7 full 114. Law and Outlaws 114. Law and Outlaws https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/113-law-and-outlaws/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/113-law-and-outlaws/#comments Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:25:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/2967f000-8915-36eb-932b-2e93477cef51 Julia Michaud from U of T law joins us again, this time to discuss her connection with Outlaws. They aren't a biker gang. Julia explains why we even need to say that.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Julia Michaud from U of T law joins us again, this time to discuss her connection with Outlaws. They aren't a biker gang. Julia explains why we even need to say that.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1398 7 full 113. Love Will Get You Through 113. Love Will Get You Through https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/112-love-will-get-you-through/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/112-love-will-get-you-through/#comments Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:28:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/fa0d9e21-73fa-3479-af43-ade484304306 Our guest this episode is Avery Wilson, who was a student in Richard's Public and Constitutional law class in 2023-24. Avery talks about how the love of her life has made law school easy. (Well, maybe not easy, but easier.) Rianna is made to cry.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Our guest this episode is Avery Wilson, who was a student in Richard's Public and Constitutional law class in 2023-24. Avery talks about how the love of her life has made law school easy. (Well, maybe not easy, but easier.) Rianna is made to cry.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1546 full 112. Law School, Music and Sports 112. Law School, Music and Sports https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/112-law-school-music-and-sports/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/112-law-school-music-and-sports/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:58:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/d5e5d2e7-45fa-345f-b84e-39e293ba3078 We are joined by Cayne Lander, a 3L student at Dalhousie Law School. Rianna met Cayne while summering at a Toronto firm. We talk about law school, sports, music and generally what to do when you aren't doing law. And since Cayne loves his music, we simply had to change up the podcast's signature tune.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

Music Attribution:

My Saturday Nights

by Cayne Lander

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2Hl9O9VzWWGwd7PVtwtScm?si=0a62f467f8e54e93

]]> We are joined by Cayne Lander, a 3L student at Dalhousie Law School. Rianna met Cayne while summering at a Toronto firm. We talk about law school, sports, music and generally what to do when you aren't doing law. And since Cayne loves his music, we simply had to change up the podcast's signature tune.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

Music Attribution:

My Saturday Nights

by Cayne Lander

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2Hl9O9VzWWGwd7PVtwtScm?si=0a62f467f8e54e93

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1550 6 full 111. When Both Your Parents are Lawyers 111. When Both Your Parents are Lawyers https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/111-when-both-your-parents-are-lawyers/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/111-when-both-your-parents-are-lawyers/#comments Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:33:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/6132baee-8a91-3982-9a28-27fd9d1b9ae6 We are joined by Julia Michaud, a 1L student at U of T law. Julia's parents, who live in Houston, are both lawyers. How does that work? Do they help? Hinder? Love you just the same? Julia reveals all.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> We are joined by Julia Michaud, a 1L student at U of T law. Julia's parents, who live in Houston, are both lawyers. How does that work? Do they help? Hinder? Love you just the same? Julia reveals all.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1415 6 full 110. My Team is ______ 110. My Team is ______ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/110-my-team-is-______/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/110-my-team-is-______/#comments Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:53:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/491e8b7a-8418-3d28-bf05-42f2692f680f We are joined by Armin Shakeri, a 2L student at Osgoode. We just want to talk about sports. That's all.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> We are joined by Armin Shakeri, a 2L student at Osgoode. We just want to talk about sports. That's all.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1811 6 full 109. Affinity Groups and School Life Balance with Nathan 109. Affinity Groups and School Life Balance with Nathan https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/108-affinity-groups-and-school-life-balance-with-nathan/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/108-affinity-groups-and-school-life-balance-with-nathan/#comments Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:24:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/84034497-fc05-3eb7-8b84-1733f4576f32 We are joined by Nathan Williams, a 2L student at Windsor Law. Nathan seems to do just about everything, but still stresses the importance of having a school-life balance. It isn't exactly how he manages to achieve this, but he does. Including forming a wine club at the law school -- Richard wants Rianna to do the same at Osgoode.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

Avenue program: https://www.oba.org/Avenue/Home. Note that the program now is for Black and Indigenous students; when Nathan and Rianna went through the program it was limited to Black students.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> We are joined by Nathan Williams, a 2L student at Windsor Law. Nathan seems to do just about everything, but still stresses the importance of having a school-life balance. It isn't exactly how he manages to achieve this, but he does. Including forming a wine club at the law school -- Richard wants Rianna to do the same at Osgoode.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

Avenue program: https://www.oba.org/Avenue/Home. Note that the program now is for Black and Indigenous students; when Nathan and Rianna went through the program it was limited to Black students.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1970 6 full 108. The First Four Months 108. The First Four Months https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/108-the-first-four-months/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/108-the-first-four-months/#comments Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:42:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/057e43ae-e9f6-3011-833c-7ef8a9603971 Erik Glasford returns to talk to us about the first months of law school and how it changes a person. Some things are expected, some not. Making new friends fits the first category; all that reading is in the second.

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

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What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Erik Glasford returns to talk to us about the first months of law school and how it changes a person. Some things are expected, some not. Making new friends fits the first category; all that reading is in the second.

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1628 6 full 107. A Lil' More Advice 107. A Lil' More Advice https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/107-lil-gives-some-advice/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/107-lil-gives-some-advice/#comments Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:58:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/c6469574-8f4f-3b96-96b5-72ae61421ff1 We just can't get enough of Lil. This time she thinks about what it means to be a young lawyer, and how to find your place in the profession. Some luck, some perseverance and some smarts. And don't forget that you will have forgotten some things, like your civil procedure class years ago! (And thanks to Felicity for the perfect title!)

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> We just can't get enough of Lil. This time she thinks about what it means to be a young lawyer, and how to find your place in the profession. Some luck, some perseverance and some smarts. And don't forget that you will have forgotten some things, like your civil procedure class years ago! (And thanks to Felicity for the perfect title!)

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1416 24 full 106. Jinee May Be an Extrovert 106. Jinee May Be an Extrovert https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/106-jinee-may-be-an-extrovert/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/106-jinee-may-be-an-extrovert/#comments Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:10:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/dae9b281-7978-3124-938f-0774f4f4f9ef Richard and Rianna have another chat with Jinee Chong, this time about ethnicity, diversity and fitting in at law school. It can be challenging, but can also be rewarding.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard and Rianna have another chat with Jinee Chong, this time about ethnicity, diversity and fitting in at law school. It can be challenging, but can also be rewarding.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1386 5 full 105. Morgan and Michael Come to Canada 105. Morgan and Michael Come to Canada https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/107-morgan-and-michael-come-to-canada/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/107-morgan-and-michael-come-to-canada/#comments Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:09:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/778c2ea9-4d01-3bd7-8b07-ca4bdeba19ad The return of Morgan Deiseroth and Michael Conroy, this time to talk about what it is like to be Americans coming to law school in Canada. There's a significant number of Canadians going to law school outside of Canada, but the numbers of Americans coming to law school in Canada is tiny. Morgan and Michael bring their perspective on why that is, and why Canada is so great. Maybe they will start a trend…

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> The return of Morgan Deiseroth and Michael Conroy, this time to talk about what it is like to be Americans coming to law school in Canada. There's a significant number of Canadians going to law school outside of Canada, but the numbers of Americans coming to law school in Canada is tiny. Morgan and Michael bring their perspective on why that is, and why Canada is so great. Maybe they will start a trend…

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1368 6 full 104. Will's Highs and Lows 104. Will's Highs and Lows https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/104-wills-highs-and-lows/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/104-wills-highs-and-lows/#comments Thu, 08 Aug 2024 08:07:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/587d6277-d08a-361b-b622-b355df1da50c Our guest today is Will Graham, an Osgoode student who recently finished first year. Rianna (on the road like a rock star) and I have a great discussion with Will about 1L. It's all about the highs and a little bit about the lows.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Our guest today is Will Graham, an Osgoode student who recently finished first year. Rianna (on the road like a rock star) and I have a great discussion with Will about 1L. It's all about the highs and a little bit about the lows.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1698 6 full 103. Dante Has Finished! 103. Dante Has Finished! https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/103-dante-has-finished/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/103-dante-has-finished/#comments Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:32:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/b73b750c-6a2c-3ee6-80f1-50e3a030d9ae Our guest today is Dante Trunzo, another former guest of WLGTDWI who wanted to come back and let us know how things are going. We couldn't refuse! We talk about Dante's experience of law school in general, of going to McGill in particular, and what he plans to do now that he's finished.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Our guest today is Dante Trunzo, another former guest of WLGTDWI who wanted to come back and let us know how things are going. We couldn't refuse! We talk about Dante's experience of law school in general, of going to McGill in particular, and what he plans to do now that he's finished.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1773 4 full 102. Jinee Comes From Edmonton 102. Jinee Comes From Edmonton https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/102-jinee-comes-from-edmonton/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/102-jinee-comes-from-edmonton/#comments Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:58:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/2bf671e4-0ccc-3968-9367-6c4e4bf96568 Richard and Rianna (who's in a car recording this podcast!) chat with Jinee Chong, a student in Richard's Public and Constitutional law class. Jinee hails from Edmonton, and so she and Richard also share growing up in the same province. We talk about what it's like to 'come from away' to go to law school. We all agree it's a good thing.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard and Rianna (who's in a car recording this podcast!) chat with Jinee Chong, a student in Richard's Public and Constitutional law class. Jinee hails from Edmonton, and so she and Richard also share growing up in the same province. We talk about what it's like to 'come from away' to go to law school. We all agree it's a good thing.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1710 6 full 101. Michael and Morgan are One 101. Michael and Morgan are One https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/101-michael-and-morgan-are-one/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/101-michael-and-morgan-are-one/#comments Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:10:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/6be9e5f8-8292-3af3-adf2-e85cc3d70611 Our guests today (two!) are Michael Conroy and Morgan Deiseroth, two students who Richard taught in his Public and Constitutional Law class. Early on in September they were very open about being a couple coming to law school. While it may not be novel to have couples forming during law school, it's uncommon to arrive that way. We discuss how it all works. Turns out, exceptionally well. 

 

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Our guests today (two!) are Michael Conroy and Morgan Deiseroth, two students who Richard taught in his Public and Constitutional Law class. Early on in September they were very open about being a couple coming to law school. While it may not be novel to have couples forming during law school, it's uncommon to arrive that way. We discuss how it all works. Turns out, exceptionally well. 

 

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1818 6 full 100. A Milestone Celebration with Adam 100. A Milestone Celebration with Adam https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/100-a-milestone-celebration-with-adam/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/100-a-milestone-celebration-with-adam/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:32:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/c1cf4353-8941-3e65-b6e8-9e7c7df74aef What do you do for a 100th episode celebration? Bring back Adam, of course!

It's almost as if he never left. Adam forgets to do his readings, but gives some excellent advice about how the legal profession depends on making relationships, and then finally reveals a TV show about law that he watches. It's a fitting tribute.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> What do you do for a 100th episode celebration? Bring back Adam, of course!

It's almost as if he never left. Adam forgets to do his readings, but gives some excellent advice about how the legal profession depends on making relationships, and then finally reveals a TV show about law that he watches. It's a fitting tribute.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence false No 1617 6 full 99. The Return of the Co-Host #1 99. The Return of the Co-Host #1 https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/99-the-return-of-the-co-host-1/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/99-the-return-of-the-co-host-1/#comments Thu, 30 May 2024 08:50:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/8db8925d-d458-329f-9188-1039990cdca3 For our 99th episode, we had to attempt getting either of the previous co-hosts, Felicity Radan or Adam Lachance, back. And whoever we had for this episode, we'll do everything in our power to have the other for the 100th. In short, it's the first of two WLGTDWI celebrations!

 

Turns out, we were able to wrangle Felicity. She makes a typically bold return, regaling us with how she's been and what she's done since leaving the fold, including clerking, moving to Vancouver and being prepared (for the unprepared). (At the same time, claiming to be the best co-host Richard has had!)

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> For our 99th episode, we had to attempt getting either of the previous co-hosts, Felicity Radan or Adam Lachance, back. And whoever we had for this episode, we'll do everything in our power to have the other for the 100th. In short, it's the first of two WLGTDWI celebrations!

 

Turns out, we were able to wrangle Felicity. She makes a typically bold return, regaling us with how she's been and what she's done since leaving the fold, including clerking, moving to Vancouver and being prepared (for the unprepared). (At the same time, claiming to be the best co-host Richard has had!)

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence true No 1752 full 98. Erik Loves His Moots 98. Erik Loves His Moots https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/98-erik-loves-his-moots/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/98-erik-loves-his-moots/#comments Thu, 16 May 2024 08:40:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/1af29a78-dafe-35c5-9ad0-68c6d528748f It's our first new guest since the re-launch. Rianna and Richard talk to Erik Glasford, a section colleague of Rianna's who also took Criminal Law from Richard. Erik has a long history of mooting -- well before law school -- and he shares his love of it with the team. It turns out that it is never too early to start thinking about law!

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> It's our first new guest since the re-launch. Rianna and Richard talk to Erik Glasford, a section colleague of Rianna's who also took Criminal Law from Richard. Erik has a long history of mooting -- well before law school -- and he shares his love of it with the team. It turns out that it is never too early to start thinking about law!

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence true No 1537 6 full 97. The Return of Lil 97. The Return of Lil https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/97-the-return-of-lil/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/97-the-return-of-lil/#comments Thu, 02 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/4a4894aa-397c-3041-a4be-aa38c7e7b600 Richard wanted to rekindle some old memories to relaunch the podcast. Who better to help out than the very first guest Adam and Richard had back in September, 2018, Lil Cadieux-Shaw? We catch up with Lil as she reflects back on what she's learned since leaving law school and what she can impart to new and prospective law students. A lot, it turns out.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard wanted to rekindle some old memories to relaunch the podcast. Who better to help out than the very first guest Adam and Richard had back in September, 2018, Lil Cadieux-Shaw? We catch up with Lil as she reflects back on what she's learned since leaving law school and what she can impart to new and prospective law students. A lot, it turns out.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence true No 1465 6 full 96. Rianna - or - WLGTDWI 3.0 96. Rianna - or - WLGTDWI 3.0 https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/96-rianna-or-wlgtdwi-30/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/96-rianna-or-wlgtdwi-30/#comments Wed, 01 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/a3e9bf74-5f6e-30cd-9f4d-c9e70d3a90fa WE'RE BACK! It's been 2 years since the last episode. Things like Felicity's graduation, Richard's sabbatical, the pandemic, and the ennui that follows almost put a permanent end to the podcast. But it all changed when Richard was approached by a former student, Rianna Spence, asking to co-host. What joy! This episode introduces Rianna. It's a short one. But please stay tuned as we have a lot more to come.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> WE'RE BACK! It's been 2 years since the last episode. Things like Felicity's graduation, Richard's sabbatical, the pandemic, and the ennui that follows almost put a permanent end to the podcast. But it all changed when Richard was approached by a former student, Rianna Spence, asking to co-host. What joy! This episode introduces Rianna. It's a short one. But please stay tuned as we have a lot more to come.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Rianna Spence true No 1004 6 full 95. UofT is the Same 95. UofT is the Same https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/95-uoft-is-the-same/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/95-uoft-is-the-same/#comments Mon, 09 May 2022 10:17:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/c327ab80-ece7-314b-8662-6c0b335add99 I'm joined by Kristen Shorer, who has just finished her first year at University of Toronto law school. Kristen did some pro bono work with Richard, and so they discuss the project, what it's like to be at U of T, and how she coped. (Hint: she did her readings!)

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> I'm joined by Kristen Shorer, who has just finished her first year at University of Toronto law school. Kristen did some pro bono work with Richard, and so they discuss the project, what it's like to be at U of T, and how she coped. (Hint: she did her readings!)

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Richard Haigh true No 1744 5 full 94. Placement of a Lifetime 94. Placement of a Lifetime https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/94-placement-of-a-lifetime/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/94-placement-of-a-lifetime/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:05:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/916c9334-ab10-3bdb-b7d3-b94fadadf2f5 Richard is joined by Zafir Jetha-Rattani, an Osgoode student who appeared on an earlier episode (#93). This episode was recorded last year. In it, we mainly talk about Zaf's incredible involvement in the Ukrainian air disaster case of January 2020. It's an example of the interesting things that law students can fall into. When we recorded it, there was no inkling of the further tragedies that would befall Ukraine.

 

I struggled as to whether we should post this episode at this time, but I decided to do so as long as it was accompanied by a warning. You may wish to avoid listening if you find the current situation in Ukraine too disturbing.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard is joined by Zafir Jetha-Rattani, an Osgoode student who appeared on an earlier episode (#93). This episode was recorded last year. In it, we mainly talk about Zaf's incredible involvement in the Ukrainian air disaster case of January 2020. It's an example of the interesting things that law students can fall into. When we recorded it, there was no inkling of the further tragedies that would befall Ukraine.

 

I struggled as to whether we should post this episode at this time, but I decided to do so as long as it was accompanied by a warning. You may wish to avoid listening if you find the current situation in Ukraine too disturbing.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh true No 1298 5 full 93. Grades are Fake 93. Grades are Fake https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/93-grades-are-fake/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/93-grades-are-fake/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:48:54 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/6a24d196-40e2-3aeb-a3f9-0253bf741dca Richard is joined by four of his students from our constitutional law class of 2019-20. Two are known to the podcast -- Dylan Yan and Kaliopi (Kali) Dimitrakoudis -- and two are new -- Shae-Lynn Chung and Zafir (Zaf) Jetha-Rattani. It's a longish episode because the five of us have so much to talk about: you might say that the episode has nothing to do with law school, and it has everything to do with law school.

 

(And if you want to listen to the original Dylan Yan property law episode referred to in the show, it is #61, "Taking Photos for Property Law.")

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard is joined by four of his students from our constitutional law class of 2019-20. Two are known to the podcast -- Dylan Yan and Kaliopi (Kali) Dimitrakoudis -- and two are new -- Shae-Lynn Chung and Zafir (Zaf) Jetha-Rattani. It's a longish episode because the five of us have so much to talk about: you might say that the episode has nothing to do with law school, and it has everything to do with law school.

 

(And if you want to listen to the original Dylan Yan property law episode referred to in the show, it is #61, "Taking Photos for Property Law.")

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh true No 2628 5 full 92. ADHD with DY 92. ADHD with DY https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/92-adhd-with-dy/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/92-adhd-with-dy/#comments Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:17:15 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/fb397696-68e1-3c88-a5e3-600bd8d18368 Dylan Yan, also known as DY, returns again. Richard and Dylan discuss mental health issues in law school, particularly ADHD.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Dylan Yan, also known as DY, returns again. Richard and Dylan discuss mental health issues in law school, particularly ADHD.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Richard Haigh true No 1536 5 full 91. Law Schools Unranked 91. Law Schools Unranked https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/91-law-schools-unranked/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/91-law-schools-unranked/#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2022 14:37:31 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/d3b4c06a-3fb1-3120-a8c1-f0000791c2bd Frederic Diebel continues as a co-host/guest for his second episode (after the usual WLGTDWI Holiday Break). We continue our discussion about the differences of a small, northern university law school, the interests of its students, and how rankings figure in law school reputation.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attributions:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Frederic Diebel continues as a co-host/guest for his second episode (after the usual WLGTDWI Holiday Break). We continue our discussion about the differences of a small, northern university law school, the interests of its students, and how rankings figure in law school reputation.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attributions:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh true No 1599 5 full 90. Mayoring and Lawyering 90. Mayoring and Lawyering https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/90-mayoring-and-lawyering/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/90-mayoring-and-lawyering/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:05:01 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/7db90298-c136-323d-89a7-190ed73490f1 Richard is joined by Frederic Diebel as a co-host/guest. Frederic is a first year (not 1L!) student at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law at Lakehead University. Not only that, he's a deputy mayor of the Township of Nairn and Hyman. How does he do it? What's different about a new, small, northern law school? Listen and find out.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attributions:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard is joined by Frederic Diebel as a co-host/guest. Frederic is a first year (not 1L!) student at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law at Lakehead University. Not only that, he's a deputy mayor of the Township of Nairn and Hyman. How does he do it? What's different about a new, small, northern law school? Listen and find out.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attributions:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh true No 1707 5 full 89. Are you Ready for Law School? 89. Are you Ready for Law School? https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/89-are-you-ready-for-law-school/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/89-are-you-ready-for-law-school/#comments Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:13:30 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/c2c38394-9a53-31cc-a236-3f683f4ca601 Richard is joined by his first co-host/guest combo -- Ethan Martin. Ethan is currently contemplating applying to law school, so on our scale, he is most likely a -1L. He's the perfect person to start off this new season as we talk all about what it is to think about going to law school.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attributions:

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

 

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard is joined by his first co-host/guest combo -- Ethan Martin. Ethan is currently contemplating applying to law school, so on our scale, he is most likely a -1L. He's the perfect person to start off this new season as we talk all about what it is to think about going to law school.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attributions:

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

 

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh true No 2577 5 full 88. Richard Goes Sabbatical (For Now) 88. Richard Goes Sabbatical (For Now) https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/88-richard-goes-sabbatical-for-now/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/88-richard-goes-sabbatical-for-now/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:40:09 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/90915f8a-f32b-311d-bb35-fb356576c11d Richard explains what he's doing and what he plans to do viz WLGTDWI. If you want to play a part in continuing this thing, shoot him an email and let him know: rhaigh@osgoode.yorku.ca. (Even if you aren't yet in law school, but want to go, there may be a role for you!)

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attributions:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard explains what he's doing and what he plans to do viz WLGTDWI. If you want to play a part in continuing this thing, shoot him an email and let him know: rhaigh@osgoode.yorku.ca. (Even if you aren't yet in law school, but want to go, there may be a role for you!)

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attributions:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh true No 352 6 full 87. The Return of Lil 87. The Return of Lil https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/87-the-return-of-lil/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/87-the-return-of-lil/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2021 09:23:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/5a0e466c-d805-3a2a-8e9b-d1bbb1132483 Lil Cadieux-Shaw, the very first guest to appear on this podcast, returns again to talk about articling, lawyering and being a professional, and how they all do or don't connect with law school.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attributions:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Lil Cadieux-Shaw, the very first guest to appear on this podcast, returns again to talk about articling, lawyering and being a professional, and how they all do or don't connect with law school.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attributions:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 2503 5 full 86. Justice in Pieces Podcast 86. Justice in Pieces Podcast https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/86-justice-in-pieces-podcast/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/86-justice-in-pieces-podcast/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:55:42 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/638f6871-8e76-381d-bca1-197eb69ea315 Our guests this week are …. Richard and Felicity! This is a special episode taken from a podcast called Justice in Pieces hosted by John Paul ("JP") Rodrigues in which we were both put on the hotseat. JP gets us to talk about law school in general, online learning and hosting a podcast.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Justice in Pieces website: https://www.justiceinpieces.ca/

 

Music Attributions:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Our guests this week are …. Richard and Felicity! This is a special episode taken from a podcast called Justice in Pieces hosted by John Paul ("JP") Rodrigues in which we were both put on the hotseat. JP gets us to talk about law school in general, online learning and hosting a podcast.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Justice in Pieces website: https://www.justiceinpieces.ca/

 

Music Attributions:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 3862 5 full 85. Cat Fishing for Co-Hosts 85. Cat Fishing for Co-Hosts https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/85-cat-fishing-for-co-hosts/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/85-cat-fishing-for-co-hosts/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2021 10:02:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/b83b36a6-3a8e-3d75-99ef-0d7229b5eff5 Richard and Felicity are joined by a special guest in this episode of WLGTDWI. We can't reveal any more than that, so go ahead and listen.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attributions:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard and Felicity are joined by a special guest in this episode of WLGTDWI. We can't reveal any more than that, so go ahead and listen.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attributions:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1887 5 full 84. Advice to the 0Ls 84. Advice to the 0Ls https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/84-advice-to-the-0ls/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/84-advice-to-the-0ls/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:53:59 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/c544dc85-f1f3-346d-8715-c8e226af1e9d Rufaida Hashmi and Emily Kim return for a second time, having been our guests in Episode #79. We continue our conversation about first year, focusing on the changes that occur in second term. Both give valuable advice to incoming students. Basically, don't listen to anyone (except this podcast, of course).

 

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Rufaida Hashmi and Emily Kim return for a second time, having been our guests in Episode #79. We continue our conversation about first year, focusing on the changes that occur in second term. Both give valuable advice to incoming students. Basically, don't listen to anyone (except this podcast, of course).

 

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1611 5 full 83. Moots with Megan 83. Moots with Megan https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/83-moots-with-megan/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/83-moots-with-megan/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:03:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/54531835-90b8-3d7f-b85b-5ed61f0638a7 We are joined this episode by Megan Phyper, a 3L law student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Megan and Felicity were teammates on the Wilson Moot this year and the two of them discuss all things moot-related. Richard was their coach. Richard and Megan bond because they are both shy.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> We are joined this episode by Megan Phyper, a 3L law student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Megan and Felicity were teammates on the Wilson Moot this year and the two of them discuss all things moot-related. Richard was their coach. Richard and Megan bond because they are both shy.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1911 5 full 82. Leading By An Ear 82. Leading By An Ear https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/83-leading-by-an-ear/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/83-leading-by-an-ear/#comments Tue, 25 May 2021 20:16:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/64889f66-5823-3285-b296-aea1a84e33b5 Nikolas Koschany makes a return appearance with us. Nikolas is a 1L at Osgoode, now known for their "What's Law Got to do With It" podcast song intro (but this time, we are putting it at the end as an outro just for their benefit). We continue our discussion about 1L law school life in general. The guest takes over the hosting and starts asking Richard too many questions.

 

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Nikolas Koschany makes a return appearance with us. Nikolas is a 1L at Osgoode, now known for their "What's Law Got to do With It" podcast song intro (but this time, we are putting it at the end as an outro just for their benefit). We continue our discussion about 1L law school life in general. The guest takes over the hosting and starts asking Richard too many questions.

 

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1626 5 full 81. In the Before Times 81. In the Before Times https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/81-in-the-before-times/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/81-in-the-before-times/#comments Mon, 17 May 2021 11:47:42 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/b2923083-98e3-3a1e-96c5-be86978eff22 We are joined this episode by two guests, Joey Galinsky and Ryan Delmar. They are the two founders of "Law School Life and Beyond", a blog, podcast, and social media enterprise dedicated to exploring the inner workings of law school life. Since our goals and missions are very much in sync, we discuss what it's like to try and dispel the myths of law schools. In fact, Richard worries that they will take us over (not really!).

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

"Law School Life and Beyond" Website: https://medium.com/law-school-life-and-beyond

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> We are joined this episode by two guests, Joey Galinsky and Ryan Delmar. They are the two founders of "Law School Life and Beyond", a blog, podcast, and social media enterprise dedicated to exploring the inner workings of law school life. Since our goals and missions are very much in sync, we discuss what it's like to try and dispel the myths of law schools. In fact, Richard worries that they will take us over (not really!).

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

"Law School Life and Beyond" Website: https://medium.com/law-school-life-and-beyond

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1431 5 full 80. If All You Have is a Hammer... 80. If All You Have is a Hammer... https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/80-if-all-you-have-is-a-hammer/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/80-if-all-you-have-is-a-hammer/#comments Tue, 11 May 2021 21:10:41 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/ee0f35da-ba1a-398a-9984-2aeb13bc8207 Our guest is 1L Osgoode student Hafsah Memon. We're still going on about the first year, first term experience, this time focusing on exams. The first set of them (usually December, first year) are always a little scary and stressful. Two of us veterans give some good advice looking back from having done many of them; Hafsah tells it like it is from her much fresher perspective.

 

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Our guest is 1L Osgoode student Hafsah Memon. We're still going on about the first year, first term experience, this time focusing on exams. The first set of them (usually December, first year) are always a little scary and stressful. Two of us veterans give some good advice looking back from having done many of them; Hafsah tells it like it is from her much fresher perspective.

 

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1733 5 full 79. The 1L Experience Continued: Confused and Comforted 79. The 1L Experience Continued: Confused and Comforted https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/79-the-1l-experience-continued-confused-and-comforting/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/79-the-1l-experience-continued-confused-and-comforting/#comments Mon, 03 May 2021 09:47:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/9445a158-a4a8-3f49-9094-b47daa6a8f95 Rufaida Hashmi and Emily Kim are our guests today, both 1L students at Osgoode. We continue to discuss the first year, first term experience, continuing on from our conversation with Andrew last time. Both are surprised at how law school affects their eyes. Welcome to law.

 

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Rufaida Hashmi and Emily Kim are our guests today, both 1L students at Osgoode. We continue to discuss the first year, first term experience, continuing on from our conversation with Andrew last time. Both are surprised at how law school affects their eyes. Welcome to law.

 

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1733 5 full 78. Boring Will Excel 78. Boring Will Excel https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/78-boring-will-excel/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/78-boring-will-excel/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/9a2baa4f-7b20-3cb9-82b3-dc6a478196f3 Our guest today is Andrew O'Brien, a 1L student at Osgoode. Andrew discusses what it was like to complete his first term of 1L (partly in a pandemic, although Richard always wants it to be more generic). Then all three go on to discuss how to maintain an online profile when you are embarking on a professional career (albeit, Richard mainly listens since he has no online profile). The bottom line: boring people will excel in this new world!

 

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Our guest today is Andrew O'Brien, a 1L student at Osgoode. Andrew discusses what it was like to complete his first term of 1L (partly in a pandemic, although Richard always wants it to be more generic). Then all three go on to discuss how to maintain an online profile when you are embarking on a professional career (albeit, Richard mainly listens since he has no online profile). The bottom line: boring people will excel in this new world!

 

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1770 5 full 77. The Rabbit Hole of Legal Podcasts 77. The Rabbit Hole of Legal Podcasts https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/77-the-rabbit-hole-of-legal-podcasts/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/77-the-rabbit-hole-of-legal-podcasts/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:53:32 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/bb667441-42ff-3321-bfa6-313ff70b30a3 Our guest today is Dante Trunzo, currently an aerospace engineer in Montreal but in September of this year, a 1L at McGill. (We refer to him as a 0L which we may ask him to patent/copyright/trademark/whatever). Richard and Felicity try to handhold him through the process of becoming a law student. Dante clearly doesn't need our help.

 

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Our guest today is Dante Trunzo, currently an aerospace engineer in Montreal but in September of this year, a 1L at McGill. (We refer to him as a 0L which we may ask him to patent/copyright/trademark/whatever). Richard and Felicity try to handhold him through the process of becoming a law student. Dante clearly doesn't need our help.

 

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1866 5 full 76. Don't Steal the Tape 76. Don't Steal the Tape https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/76-dont-steal-the-tape/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/76-dont-steal-the-tape/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:38:37 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/be9d905a-324d-3c66-b582-8c22785cdba9 Christina Tassopolous is our guest today. She's a 1L student at Osgoode whom Richard taught in the fall term of 2020. Christina talks about how her first year has been going, why she joined student government and why, unlike Richard, she's an angel who belongs in law school. We have yet to determine where Felicity is on the rebel/angel scale.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attributions:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Christina Tassopolous is our guest today. She's a 1L student at Osgoode whom Richard taught in the fall term of 2020. Christina talks about how her first year has been going, why she joined student government and why, unlike Richard, she's an angel who belongs in law school. We have yet to determine where Felicity is on the rebel/angel scale.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attributions:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1710 5 full 75. You've Got to Decide...Now! 75. You've Got to Decide...Now! https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/75-youve-got-to-decidenow/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/75-youve-got-to-decidenow/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:47:40 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/96860f02-7444-3af7-aca6-769e1abb3d5c It's Part 3 of Alex Mulligan's series on the 2021 job interview process. Today is all about the dreaded "callback". If you don't know what that is, have a listen. Right now.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attributions:

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

 

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> It's Part 3 of Alex Mulligan's series on the 2021 job interview process. Today is all about the dreaded "callback". If you don't know what that is, have a listen. Right now.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attributions:

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

 

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1796 full 74. From OCIs to OZIs 74. From OCIs to OZIs https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/74-from-ocis-to-ozis/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/74-from-ocis-to-ozis/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2021 15:45:51 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/a7861b2a-d2cf-3d69-9ae3-bca04fd933df This is Part 2 of Alex Mulligan's report on the 2021 job interview process. As noted in episode #73, Alex is a 2L student at Osgoode. Today's episode is all about the second part of the process where candidates have longer interviews. Again, Alex and Felicity have a lot to say on the subject; Richard continues to simply tag along, although he coins a new term, OZI (which the others make fun of).

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> This is Part 2 of Alex Mulligan's report on the 2021 job interview process. As noted in episode #73, Alex is a 2L student at Osgoode. Today's episode is all about the second part of the process where candidates have longer interviews. Again, Alex and Felicity have a lot to say on the subject; Richard continues to simply tag along, although he coins a new term, OZI (which the others make fun of).

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1977 5 full 73. It's the (Un)Employment Services Act 73. It's the (Un)Employment Services Act https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/73-its-the-unemployment-services-act/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/73-its-the-unemployment-services-act/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:28:09 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/1bd31987-2eaf-32c3-a9ca-f3ec676cce71 Alex Mulligan, a 2L student at Osgoode, joins us today and for the following two episodes as we do a special series on the job interviews in 2021. Today's episode, Part 1, is all about the "OCI" process in Ontario, where employers and students get together for 17 minutes to decide if they'd like to get together for longer later. Richard is just along for the ride.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

 

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Alex Mulligan, a 2L student at Osgoode, joins us today and for the following two episodes as we do a special series on the job interviews in 2021. Today's episode, Part 1, is all about the "OCI" process in Ontario, where employers and students get together for 17 minutes to decide if they'd like to get together for longer later. Richard is just along for the ride.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

 

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1825 5 full 72. Dread is Everywhere 72. Dread is Everywhere https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/72-dread-is-everywhere/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/72-dread-is-everywhere/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:52:25 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/e2e9a60d-cbd2-3a5a-ac06-8efc23adf38e Our guest this episode is Erin McCready, a friend of Felicity's studying at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston. We first had Erin on the show in episode  #57, NUSOL v. MAGA, related to the 2020 US election. As we indicated then, that episode was actually Erin's second episode with us, but we simply had to launch it first because of the timing. We now go back to the future for Erin's first recording with us. We discuss what it's like to be a Canadian student at a US law school and Erin and Felicity re-connect over their Quidditch triumphs.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Our guest this episode is Erin McCready, a friend of Felicity's studying at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston. We first had Erin on the show in episode  #57, NUSOL v. MAGA, related to the 2020 US election. As we indicated then, that episode was actually Erin's second episode with us, but we simply had to launch it first because of the timing. We now go back to the future for Erin's first recording with us. We discuss what it's like to be a Canadian student at a US law school and Erin and Felicity re-connect over their Quidditch triumphs.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1521 5 full 71. Creative or Just Weird? 71. Creative or Just Weird? https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/71-creative-or-just-weird/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/71-creative-or-just-weird/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:59:28 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/3bb8f12a-4bb0-362f-b7fe-1bb487bd239e Our guest this episode is Emily Kot, returning again for more challenging Zoom discussions. The three discuss what it has been like learning online for the better part of a year. No one can agree on what are creative solutions or what are just weird ones.

 

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Our guest this episode is Emily Kot, returning again for more challenging Zoom discussions. The three discuss what it has been like learning online for the better part of a year. No one can agree on what are creative solutions or what are just weird ones.

 

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1459 full 70. I Love a Good Survey 70. I Love a Good Survey https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/70-i-love-a-good-survey/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/70-i-love-a-good-survey/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:18:33 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/6a3b58e2-6099-319e-b72c-a82f7d489d12 Dylan Yan returns as our guest this episode. Dylan is in Montreal at McGill. Felicity and Dylan take over the show and ask Richard all about student evaluations of professors.

 

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Dylan Yan returns as our guest this episode. Dylan is in Montreal at McGill. Felicity and Dylan take over the show and ask Richard all about student evaluations of professors.

 

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1767 5 full 69. Bleak Honesty 69. Bleak Honesty https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/69-bleak-honesty/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/69-bleak-honesty/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:06:22 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/8ec6209f-22ad-3b71-8dbd-843b15665032 Shaniel Lewis returns as a guest for this episode. Shaniel's a 2L student at Osgoode.

 

After much rambling, the discussion finally gets around to the reason Shaniel has returned -- to talk about the Black Law Students Association (or more colloquially known as BLSA, pronounced "Balsa").

 

Richard teases both Felicity and Shaniel by withholding some sage advice. He also remembers he has a gift for Shaniel, which remains hibernating in his office at the law school. He promises to get it to her someday once the pandemic is over.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Shaniel Lewis returns as a guest for this episode. Shaniel's a 2L student at Osgoode.

 

After much rambling, the discussion finally gets around to the reason Shaniel has returned -- to talk about the Black Law Students Association (or more colloquially known as BLSA, pronounced "Balsa").

 

Richard teases both Felicity and Shaniel by withholding some sage advice. He also remembers he has a gift for Shaniel, which remains hibernating in his office at the law school. He promises to get it to her someday once the pandemic is over.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1672 5 full 68. Supreme Gardeners and Pants 68. Supreme Gardeners and Pants https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/68-supreme-gardeners-and-pants/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/68-supreme-gardeners-and-pants/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:17:39 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/0bf21402-a179-317e-9594-20bcee84b609 Our guest today is Nikolas Koschany, who is a 1L at Osgoode. We talk about what it is like to finish the first semester of law school, how the Supreme Court is not just fond of living trees, but can also be described as a gardener or as a pair of pants (you'll have to listen to figure that one out!). Nikolas describes themself as like a pie. Richard laments the use of metaphors.

 

Nikolas is the writer and singer of our new alternative opening to the show. We love them for it; and this episode is where the promise to do it occurred. It's always nice to see people living up to their promises.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Our guest today is Nikolas Koschany, who is a 1L at Osgoode. We talk about what it is like to finish the first semester of law school, how the Supreme Court is not just fond of living trees, but can also be described as a gardener or as a pair of pants (you'll have to listen to figure that one out!). Nikolas describes themself as like a pie. Richard laments the use of metaphors.

 

Nikolas is the writer and singer of our new alternative opening to the show. We love them for it; and this episode is where the promise to do it occurred. It's always nice to see people living up to their promises.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1800 5 full 67. No Threesomes! 67. No Threesomes! https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/67-no-threesomes/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/67-no-threesomes/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:14:11 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/e704dd2f-d6a6-351a-97a9-5cb85fea2c07 Our guests today are Colin McMillan, who joined us on episode #63, and his roommate, Tom Russell. Colin is a 1L at Ryerson; Tom is a 1L at UofT. They have known each other since high school. We talk about what it is like to live with someone who is in law school but not the same one. There's something about law school that brings people together.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Our guests today are Colin McMillan, who joined us on episode #63, and his roommate, Tom Russell. Colin is a 1L at Ryerson; Tom is a 1L at UofT. They have known each other since high school. We talk about what it is like to live with someone who is in law school but not the same one. There's something about law school that brings people together.

 

Links:

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

What's Law Got to Do With It

Music by Tina Turner; Lyrics by Nikolas Koschany

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1463 5 full 66. I've Found What I'm Looking For 66. I've Found What I'm Looking For https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/66-ive-found-what-im-looking-for/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/66-ive-found-what-im-looking-for/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:44:46 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/8fe337b8-773d-390d-9819-9c5dbbff0c1b Our guest today is Karen Randhawa, a student at Osgoode. Karen was a mentee of Felicity's in her first year. Karen knew from grade 4 that she wanted to be lawyer; more relevant, she knew from her undergraduate days that she wanted to do tax law. That's why we had her on the show -- while some people take a long time to know what they want to do in life (read: Felicity) others are dead sure early on. For Karen, the only question is whether she will do transactional tax work or tax litigation. We all agree that it's okay to be either type but no matter what, it isn't a bad thing to keep your options open.

 

Links:

 

Legally Brown: https://legally-brown.weebly.com/

Legally Brown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legallybrownlaw/

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Our guest today is Karen Randhawa, a student at Osgoode. Karen was a mentee of Felicity's in her first year. Karen knew from grade 4 that she wanted to be lawyer; more relevant, she knew from her undergraduate days that she wanted to do tax law. That's why we had her on the show -- while some people take a long time to know what they want to do in life (read: Felicity) others are dead sure early on. For Karen, the only question is whether she will do transactional tax work or tax litigation. We all agree that it's okay to be either type but no matter what, it isn't a bad thing to keep your options open.

 

Links:

 

Legally Brown: https://legally-brown.weebly.com/

Legally Brown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legallybrownlaw/

WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1630 5 full 65. We'll See 65. We'll See https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/65-well-see/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/65-well-see/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:01:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/3ce3830d-6e0b-3ad6-8537-55d8835f7eae We are joined by a returning guest, Sim Singh. Sim regales us with his new method for accomplishing three key things at one time: walking in nature with 40 lbs in a backpack, listening to Audible books on his earbuds. You learn, you bear weight, and you improve the cardio-vascular system. He recommends all law students try it. The three then discuss some basic advice to students about the recruitment process. Sim's bottom line: life is full of constant unknowns, flux and change; keep your perspective and realize all law students have been granted a privilege; something will happen. Richard and Felicity feel like guests on their own show.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> We are joined by a returning guest, Sim Singh. Sim regales us with his new method for accomplishing three key things at one time: walking in nature with 40 lbs in a backpack, listening to Audible books on his earbuds. You learn, you bear weight, and you improve the cardio-vascular system. He recommends all law students try it. The three then discuss some basic advice to students about the recruitment process. Sim's bottom line: life is full of constant unknowns, flux and change; keep your perspective and realize all law students have been granted a privilege; something will happen. Richard and Felicity feel like guests on their own show.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1696 5 full 64. Listening Legally 64. Listening Legally https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/64-listening-legally/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/64-listening-legally/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2020 09:19:25 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/cbcf5157-189f-3fbf-8cb4-09f900a05202 We are joined this episode by Zach Battiston and Karly Lyons. Zach and Karly are the co-founders of the Legal Listening Podcast. Like audiobooks, the Legal Listening podcasts provides an oral version of famous cases in their entirety. Karly and Zach explain how it came to be, how it all works, and why reading (or listening) to the full text of a case is often better than its excerpt.

 

Legal Listening Podcast: https://www.legallistening.com/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> We are joined this episode by Zach Battiston and Karly Lyons. Zach and Karly are the co-founders of the Legal Listening Podcast. Like audiobooks, the Legal Listening podcasts provides an oral version of famous cases in their entirety. Karly and Zach explain how it came to be, how it all works, and why reading (or listening) to the full text of a case is often better than its excerpt.

 

Legal Listening Podcast: https://www.legallistening.com/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1698 5 full 63. Go Rams! 63. Go Rams! https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/63-go-rams/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/63-go-rams/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:37:50 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/832f5405-63a6-38ce-8a2b-4374a0050095 Our guest this episode is Colin McMillan, a 1L student at Ryerson. Colin did his undergrad at UofT in physics and history, took a gap year where he worked in pest control and at a medical lab. But the reason he's on the show is mainly because he was one of the lucky students to be inducted into the inaugural class at Ryerson law school.

 

We discuss what's it like being at Ryerson. Colin goes over the format, which is different from most (all?) law schools in Canada. In particular, every class will have 2 instructors: a regular "professor" for theory elements, and a practising lawyer for tutorials and practical elements of lawyering.  Already, he's had a lot of hands on experience experimenting with things like filling out leases, writing opinion letters, and interviewing clients. Colin also notes that the school has a requirement to do an internship which normally means that for one term in 3L, students will be placed at a law office.

 

All in all, Colin's experience at Ryerson has been, it seems safe to say, fantastic. The profs have been welcoming and engaging, the school has navigated Covid as well as could be expected, the practical sessions have proven valuable, and he's gained a lot of confidence regarding the practice of law. Felicity thinks everyone who goes to Ryerson loves it; Richard recommends she may wish to do law school there all over again.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Our guest this episode is Colin McMillan, a 1L student at Ryerson. Colin did his undergrad at UofT in physics and history, took a gap year where he worked in pest control and at a medical lab. But the reason he's on the show is mainly because he was one of the lucky students to be inducted into the inaugural class at Ryerson law school.

 

We discuss what's it like being at Ryerson. Colin goes over the format, which is different from most (all?) law schools in Canada. In particular, every class will have 2 instructors: a regular "professor" for theory elements, and a practising lawyer for tutorials and practical elements of lawyering.  Already, he's had a lot of hands on experience experimenting with things like filling out leases, writing opinion letters, and interviewing clients. Colin also notes that the school has a requirement to do an internship which normally means that for one term in 3L, students will be placed at a law office.

 

All in all, Colin's experience at Ryerson has been, it seems safe to say, fantastic. The profs have been welcoming and engaging, the school has navigated Covid as well as could be expected, the practical sessions have proven valuable, and he's gained a lot of confidence regarding the practice of law. Felicity thinks everyone who goes to Ryerson loves it; Richard recommends she may wish to do law school there all over again.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1630 full 62. International Law and Unicorns 62. International Law and Unicorns https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/62-international-law-and-unicorns/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/62-international-law-and-unicorns/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2020 16:52:52 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/17d0b51b-563c-3eb4-a83f-25e39dd77fb3 Our guest this episode is Sydney McIvor, a 3L student. Sydney mentions a play for her law-related entertainment -- What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck -- which she saw on Broadway. (Lucky her! -- but also lucky for those who have access to Amazon Prime as it is available for streaming: https://www.amazon.com/What-Constitution-Means-Me/dp/B08KRB3FQ4)

 

Sydney talks about two internships/placements she's had, both of which took her outside of Canada. First, during her 1L summer she was with the World Bank Group in Washington DC -- an internship funded through Osgoode Hall Law School (there's another position funded through Western Law); and second, a term spent at The Hague in the Residual Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals - which related to matters left over from the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Richard thought she was paid for these positions, but she assured us she wasn't.

 

Felicity is curious as to why Sydney hates Canada because she's always off galivanting around the world. Sydney's answer is much more sophisticated: she sees law as a somewhat limited licensed profession because expertise in it is not all that transferable, unlike other professions. For her, committing to one jurisdiction (as you pretty much need to do if you're going to have a career in professional practice) can be daunting for someone just starting out, and the barriers to moving around are high.

 

Sydney's advice if you want to do international law work: think about going to law school in the place you want to be; but if that's not possible, realize that a common law degree is a good backstop, particularly if the law school has an international reputation (which many in Canada do).

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Our guest this episode is Sydney McIvor, a 3L student. Sydney mentions a play for her law-related entertainment -- What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck -- which she saw on Broadway. (Lucky her! -- but also lucky for those who have access to Amazon Prime as it is available for streaming: https://www.amazon.com/What-Constitution-Means-Me/dp/B08KRB3FQ4)

 

Sydney talks about two internships/placements she's had, both of which took her outside of Canada. First, during her 1L summer she was with the World Bank Group in Washington DC -- an internship funded through Osgoode Hall Law School (there's another position funded through Western Law); and second, a term spent at The Hague in the Residual Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals - which related to matters left over from the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Richard thought she was paid for these positions, but she assured us she wasn't.

 

Felicity is curious as to why Sydney hates Canada because she's always off galivanting around the world. Sydney's answer is much more sophisticated: she sees law as a somewhat limited licensed profession because expertise in it is not all that transferable, unlike other professions. For her, committing to one jurisdiction (as you pretty much need to do if you're going to have a career in professional practice) can be daunting for someone just starting out, and the barriers to moving around are high.

 

Sydney's advice if you want to do international law work: think about going to law school in the place you want to be; but if that's not possible, realize that a common law degree is a good backstop, particularly if the law school has an international reputation (which many in Canada do).

 

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1719 5 full 61. Taking Photos for Property Law 61. Taking Photos for Property Law https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/61-taking-photos-for-property-law/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/61-taking-photos-for-property-law/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2020 12:14:02 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/a548241d-6b58-33a1-a372-cc8edb173e08 Felicity is in a state because she just had her graduation photos taken, and is wondering whether everything is happening too fast. Is she ready to leave the law school nest?

 

Our guest this episode is Dylan Yan, a former student at Osgoode who transferred to McGill and is back in 1L all over again. Richard and Dylan have an unusual relationship as Dylan, who admits he rarely goes to class, got to know Richard well because he often visited his office during 1L at Osgoode. (Richard taught Dylan Public and Constitutional Law). He ended up transferring because he realized that there's no truth to the rumour that you should attend law school where you want to practice; so he made the move for himself, not for some wacky idea.

 

Felicity wonders whether there are differences approaches between different law schools. Both she and Dylan talk about how the form of law school evaluation gets reflected in class attendance and study habits. (Hint: all agree that form follows function here, which is far from ideal). Dylan concludes by relating a story of how he found a creative way to complete a property law photography assignment. Felicity and Richard are rendered almost speechless.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Felicity is in a state because she just had her graduation photos taken, and is wondering whether everything is happening too fast. Is she ready to leave the law school nest?

 

Our guest this episode is Dylan Yan, a former student at Osgoode who transferred to McGill and is back in 1L all over again. Richard and Dylan have an unusual relationship as Dylan, who admits he rarely goes to class, got to know Richard well because he often visited his office during 1L at Osgoode. (Richard taught Dylan Public and Constitutional Law). He ended up transferring because he realized that there's no truth to the rumour that you should attend law school where you want to practice; so he made the move for himself, not for some wacky idea.

 

Felicity wonders whether there are differences approaches between different law schools. Both she and Dylan talk about how the form of law school evaluation gets reflected in class attendance and study habits. (Hint: all agree that form follows function here, which is far from ideal). Dylan concludes by relating a story of how he found a creative way to complete a property law photography assignment. Felicity and Richard are rendered almost speechless.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1937 5 full 60. How to Get Away with Talking in Class 60. How to Get Away with Talking in Class https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/60-how-to-get-away-with-talking-in-class/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/60-how-to-get-away-with-talking-in-class/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:22:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/31a3270d-37a3-3a97-97b1-49830e78efb7 Shaniel Lewis is our guest this episode. Shaniel's a 2L student at Osgoode, and it's her first time being a guest on a podcast.

 

Shaniel looks back to law school from the perspective of her 1L self. The amount of readings were a shock to her, she didn't expect to be reading cases everyday, including weekends. Richard wonders why it's such a shock; Felicity admits she also found the first year to include a lot of reading, but admitted she's a slow reader and knew it would take a lot of time.

 

Richard reveals that he wanted Shaniel on the show because she was a talker in class (as was Felicity), and is curious what they do to rein themselves in. Both agree that asking good questions in class is valuable, but sometimes it is better to go up individually to a prof. Shaniel drops the bomb that she sometimes ask questions just to get a laugh. The lesson to be learned, ultimately, is don't be annoying with your questions. Richard is put on the spot as to what he does with bad questions; he's far too diplomatic to ever say such a thing out loud (although he thinks it!)

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

]]> Shaniel Lewis is our guest this episode. Shaniel's a 2L student at Osgoode, and it's her first time being a guest on a podcast.

 

Shaniel looks back to law school from the perspective of her 1L self. The amount of readings were a shock to her, she didn't expect to be reading cases everyday, including weekends. Richard wonders why it's such a shock; Felicity admits she also found the first year to include a lot of reading, but admitted she's a slow reader and knew it would take a lot of time.

 

Richard reveals that he wanted Shaniel on the show because she was a talker in class (as was Felicity), and is curious what they do to rein themselves in. Both agree that asking good questions in class is valuable, but sometimes it is better to go up individually to a prof. Shaniel drops the bomb that she sometimes ask questions just to get a laugh. The lesson to be learned, ultimately, is don't be annoying with your questions. Richard is put on the spot as to what he does with bad questions; he's far too diplomatic to ever say such a thing out loud (although he thinks it!)

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1790 5 full 59. The BLS Episode 59. The BLS Episode https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/59-the-bls-episode/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/59-the-bls-episode/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/a81f49a4-bf36-3ea1-a441-51e8776c0164 Our guest this episode is Emily Kot, a 2L student at Osgoode. Although she recommends Legally Blonde as a law-related film, she mentions she's seen Legally Blonde the musical. Richard and Felicity are completely blown away as they had no idea such a thing existed.

 

Turns out, she saw it at Hart House at the University of Toronto, as friends took her there to help ease the stress of grades release. That's exactly what the episode is about: 1L life and in particular, dealing with 1L life during a pandemic. Emily has a unique perspective because she lived in Hong Kong during the SARS epidemic in 2003. She remembers being pulled out of school, having to wear masks, and when she went back to school, having her music teacher pointing out those masked students who were not singing because he could see that their foreheads were not moving. It isn't clear how that relates to law school, but when Richard asks Emily for advice or pointers on how to cope, she says the biggest thing is knowing that the pandemic will end, that there is hope. Excellent advice.

 

Emily also says that keeping perspective is important while the pandemic Is on. Although anxieties about grades will always exist, Emily tries to turn the focus away from law students being turned into commodities for firms, since in the world at large, people are suffering in ways that put the privileges of law students in stark relief. Also excellent advice.

 

Emily and Felicity compare law school to high school. That was one thing Emily found she wasn't prepared for. 1L is clearly the most like high school, as students lack agency (Emily's word) but both agree things improve in upper years. Richard wonders if the "high school" label is unfairly pejorative -- there are good aspects to the collegiality and friendships that occur because of everyone's close proximity and shared experiences. Reluctantly, the other two agree. Richard coins a new term, BLS, meaning before law school, to reflect the two halves of one's life that law school manufactures. Felicity disses it as a term that will never catch on, but Emily and Felicity both then say it's important not to abandon your BLS friends, and Emily imparts some final wisdom, which is to find out and protect something you used to do in your BLS life. Richard names the episode BLS as vindication.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Our guest this episode is Emily Kot, a 2L student at Osgoode. Although she recommends Legally Blonde as a law-related film, she mentions she's seen Legally Blonde the musical. Richard and Felicity are completely blown away as they had no idea such a thing existed.

 

Turns out, she saw it at Hart House at the University of Toronto, as friends took her there to help ease the stress of grades release. That's exactly what the episode is about: 1L life and in particular, dealing with 1L life during a pandemic. Emily has a unique perspective because she lived in Hong Kong during the SARS epidemic in 2003. She remembers being pulled out of school, having to wear masks, and when she went back to school, having her music teacher pointing out those masked students who were not singing because he could see that their foreheads were not moving. It isn't clear how that relates to law school, but when Richard asks Emily for advice or pointers on how to cope, she says the biggest thing is knowing that the pandemic will end, that there is hope. Excellent advice.

 

Emily also says that keeping perspective is important while the pandemic Is on. Although anxieties about grades will always exist, Emily tries to turn the focus away from law students being turned into commodities for firms, since in the world at large, people are suffering in ways that put the privileges of law students in stark relief. Also excellent advice.

 

Emily and Felicity compare law school to high school. That was one thing Emily found she wasn't prepared for. 1L is clearly the most like high school, as students lack agency (Emily's word) but both agree things improve in upper years. Richard wonders if the "high school" label is unfairly pejorative -- there are good aspects to the collegiality and friendships that occur because of everyone's close proximity and shared experiences. Reluctantly, the other two agree. Richard coins a new term, BLS, meaning before law school, to reflect the two halves of one's life that law school manufactures. Felicity disses it as a term that will never catch on, but Emily and Felicity both then say it's important not to abandon your BLS friends, and Emily imparts some final wisdom, which is to find out and protect something you used to do in your BLS life. Richard names the episode BLS as vindication.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1414 5 full 58. A Great Day for a Great Day 58. A Great Day for a Great Day https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/58-a-great-day-for-a-great-day/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/58-a-great-day-for-a-great-day/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:40:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/48eefcc2-9679-3857-b58c-d9feb9efdd0c Our guest is Adam Bruchetta, a law student at Dalhousie Law School. Adam decided to go to law school on the opposite coast from where he normally resides in Vancouver. He says he chose the ocean over the mountains of Calgary. Richard also went to Dal, so he and Adam have much in common. Adam and Felicity also have something in common because they met at a Dal Welcome Event for incoming law students -- Felicity was offered a spot at Dal but chose Osgoode. She is keen to assuage students who agonize over decisions about schools (not mentioning that some may not have options!) by saying they are all good in their own way.

 

Every March Dal hosts this event to win over potential students; Felicity suggests people on other admissions committees should think about doing the same thing.

 

Richard and Adam share stories about Dal, the Newfoundlanders that go there, and the East Coast mentality where strangers are more open and friendly. Richard agrees, although his only near-fight in his life took place on his second night in Halifax and to this day he's not sure how that happened.

 

The three discuss law school "social societies" as they are colloquially known. Domus, or house of the law, is Dal's social society, where students get together for drinks. Adam has a near-perfect record for making the Thursday night drinking (hisonly miss was for articling recruitment). Felicity thinks that Adam's approach exemplifies Dalhousie Law School. They all wonder what may happen to these during the pandemic. Adam ends with an aphorism that in unequaled in the podcast so far: "it’s a great day to have a great day". Enough said.

]]> Our guest is Adam Bruchetta, a law student at Dalhousie Law School. Adam decided to go to law school on the opposite coast from where he normally resides in Vancouver. He says he chose the ocean over the mountains of Calgary. Richard also went to Dal, so he and Adam have much in common. Adam and Felicity also have something in common because they met at a Dal Welcome Event for incoming law students -- Felicity was offered a spot at Dal but chose Osgoode. She is keen to assuage students who agonize over decisions about schools (not mentioning that some may not have options!) by saying they are all good in their own way.

 

Every March Dal hosts this event to win over potential students; Felicity suggests people on other admissions committees should think about doing the same thing.

 

Richard and Adam share stories about Dal, the Newfoundlanders that go there, and the East Coast mentality where strangers are more open and friendly. Richard agrees, although his only near-fight in his life took place on his second night in Halifax and to this day he's not sure how that happened.

 

The three discuss law school "social societies" as they are colloquially known. Domus, or house of the law, is Dal's social society, where students get together for drinks. Adam has a near-perfect record for making the Thursday night drinking (hisonly miss was for articling recruitment). Felicity thinks that Adam's approach exemplifies Dalhousie Law School. They all wonder what may happen to these during the pandemic. Adam ends with an aphorism that in unequaled in the podcast so far: "it’s a great day to have a great day". Enough said.

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1382 5 full 57. NUSOL v. MAGA 57. NUSOL v. MAGA https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/57-nusol-v-maga/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/57-nusol-v-maga/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:01:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/e06a2acb-d611-301f-abe6-541cfdae392b Our guest this episode is Erin McCrady, a friend of Felicity's and also the game of Quidditch. Erin is a 3L student at Northeastern University School of Law (or NUSOL) in Boston.

 

Before we even get to that, however, when Richard asks Felicity how she is, her reply is "same old steel." Turns out, that's a saying from her contracts prof at Osgoode, John McCamus. Richard then asks for her favourite contracts case: like many students, Felicity remembers the facts but not the name. Hopefully a viewer will set us straight on that.

 

Erin talks about being a law student in the US. Richard asks the blunt question as to whether Erin's profs are anti-Trump. Erin thinks they'd discuss him at length if they didn't have to cover regular class material, and not necessarily favourably. She mentions one prof who occasionally rants, and another who set aside time to have students explain what's happening in the country by getting them to present a legal news story. Richard wants to probe further, asking if any profs are pro-Trump. Erin says NUSOL is public interest focused, so it's likely not a law school that would be attractive to Trump supporters.

 

In discussing a choice of law school, Felicity says its much less of a big deal to agonize over choosing law school. "Just pull the trigger" is her advice. Since most law schools share a belief in the rule of law and justice, both Erin and Felicity struggle with why any law student (or prof) would be, or remain, a Trump supporter. Felicity thinks it would be hard to have an intellectually challenging discussion with someone who is so different (editor's note: in other words, we are lucky to be in Canada.)

 

Changing topics, Richard wonders whether the Socratic method is more common in the U.S. Erin thinks it may be, but only her civil procedure prof did so. NUSOL doesn't have class rankings, and opportunities for its students are not dependent on rank, so there's a little less pressure. Moreover, they don't have a curve, just honorifics -- High Honours, Honours, Pass, Marginal Pass, and Fail (thus leading to the slogan "MPs get degrees"). Interestingly, their transcripts contain a professor's narrative description of what each student is like, much as with report cards in grade school. There is also a private section on their transcripts that the public cannot see, which helps with feedback and comes in handy for jobs, as it's as if the transcript contains a mini letter of recommendation. Felicity thinks this should be a change to adopt in Canada, and that WLGTDWI will, henceforth, be the source for suggesting these kinds of creative changes to Canadian law schools.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

More Perfect Podcast: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolabmoreperfect

]]> Our guest this episode is Erin McCrady, a friend of Felicity's and also the game of Quidditch. Erin is a 3L student at Northeastern University School of Law (or NUSOL) in Boston.

 

Before we even get to that, however, when Richard asks Felicity how she is, her reply is "same old steel." Turns out, that's a saying from her contracts prof at Osgoode, John McCamus. Richard then asks for her favourite contracts case: like many students, Felicity remembers the facts but not the name. Hopefully a viewer will set us straight on that.

 

Erin talks about being a law student in the US. Richard asks the blunt question as to whether Erin's profs are anti-Trump. Erin thinks they'd discuss him at length if they didn't have to cover regular class material, and not necessarily favourably. She mentions one prof who occasionally rants, and another who set aside time to have students explain what's happening in the country by getting them to present a legal news story. Richard wants to probe further, asking if any profs are pro-Trump. Erin says NUSOL is public interest focused, so it's likely not a law school that would be attractive to Trump supporters.

 

In discussing a choice of law school, Felicity says its much less of a big deal to agonize over choosing law school. "Just pull the trigger" is her advice. Since most law schools share a belief in the rule of law and justice, both Erin and Felicity struggle with why any law student (or prof) would be, or remain, a Trump supporter. Felicity thinks it would be hard to have an intellectually challenging discussion with someone who is so different (editor's note: in other words, we are lucky to be in Canada.)

 

Changing topics, Richard wonders whether the Socratic method is more common in the U.S. Erin thinks it may be, but only her civil procedure prof did so. NUSOL doesn't have class rankings, and opportunities for its students are not dependent on rank, so there's a little less pressure. Moreover, they don't have a curve, just honorifics -- High Honours, Honours, Pass, Marginal Pass, and Fail (thus leading to the slogan "MPs get degrees"). Interestingly, their transcripts contain a professor's narrative description of what each student is like, much as with report cards in grade school. There is also a private section on their transcripts that the public cannot see, which helps with feedback and comes in handy for jobs, as it's as if the transcript contains a mini letter of recommendation. Felicity thinks this should be a change to adopt in Canada, and that WLGTDWI will, henceforth, be the source for suggesting these kinds of creative changes to Canadian law schools.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

More Perfect Podcast: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolabmoreperfect

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1542 5 full 56. A Dean for all Students 56. A Dean for all Students https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/56-a-dean-for-all-students/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/56-a-dean-for-all-students/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:15:11 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/8ed45af8-5068-3241-bfb3-829db0ad3695 Felicity announces that she now has her dog back, so everything starts off on a good note. Our guest this episode is Professor Karen Drake, Associate Dean Students at Osgoode. The gang spends a lot of time on Karen's choice of favourite law-related show because Karen tends to avoid them, in part because law is her job. In the end, she chooses Trailer Park Boys as her favourite, which provokes discussion about how she uses it in her Property Law exams. Felicity, having had Karen as a professor, was not surprised by the choice. Karen spends more time than any previous guest explaining why she chose the way she did, highlighting why she is a professor. Richard asks Felicity how Trailer Park Boys relates to law, and she recalls an example from an exam fact pattern. Karen gives her an A+ for the answer.

 

Karen elaborates on her role as Associate Dean, and how the nature of the role has changed somewhat during the pandemic. Felicity and Richard try to help by being especially nice to Karen during the podcast. Felicity is curious as to whether Karen had ideas for the role that now can't be realized due to the pandemic. There were some, but she was able to conduct some student surveys that have helped in gaining information. Richard recommends all law schools try and initiate an Associate Dean Students role, but Felicity reminds that our limited audience may not have the leverage to force such changes. Finally, Karen discusses the Academic Success sessions that she oversees; the need for empirical evidence led her to Stanford Psychology Professor Carol Dweck's work on growth mindset vs fixed mindset, and so Karen is trying to get students to adopt the former as a way of coping with law school.

 

Richard and Karen share teaching experiences, especially of 1L classes. Karen laments how she does miss teaching as her role as Associate Dean limits how much of that she can do. Felicity is amused that we are both pulling back the curtain revealing professorial secrets. The group ends by examining an aspect of law school that Karen likes, but that she wasn't aware of until now. Turns out it is the idea and practice of collegial governance that has been a revelation. Who would have known?!

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

Link to fs blogpost on Carol Dweck's work:  https://fs.blog/2015/03/carol-dweck-mindset/

]]> Felicity announces that she now has her dog back, so everything starts off on a good note. Our guest this episode is Professor Karen Drake, Associate Dean Students at Osgoode. The gang spends a lot of time on Karen's choice of favourite law-related show because Karen tends to avoid them, in part because law is her job. In the end, she chooses Trailer Park Boys as her favourite, which provokes discussion about how she uses it in her Property Law exams. Felicity, having had Karen as a professor, was not surprised by the choice. Karen spends more time than any previous guest explaining why she chose the way she did, highlighting why she is a professor. Richard asks Felicity how Trailer Park Boys relates to law, and she recalls an example from an exam fact pattern. Karen gives her an A+ for the answer.

 

Karen elaborates on her role as Associate Dean, and how the nature of the role has changed somewhat during the pandemic. Felicity and Richard try to help by being especially nice to Karen during the podcast. Felicity is curious as to whether Karen had ideas for the role that now can't be realized due to the pandemic. There were some, but she was able to conduct some student surveys that have helped in gaining information. Richard recommends all law schools try and initiate an Associate Dean Students role, but Felicity reminds that our limited audience may not have the leverage to force such changes. Finally, Karen discusses the Academic Success sessions that she oversees; the need for empirical evidence led her to Stanford Psychology Professor Carol Dweck's work on growth mindset vs fixed mindset, and so Karen is trying to get students to adopt the former as a way of coping with law school.

 

Richard and Karen share teaching experiences, especially of 1L classes. Karen laments how she does miss teaching as her role as Associate Dean limits how much of that she can do. Felicity is amused that we are both pulling back the curtain revealing professorial secrets. The group ends by examining an aspect of law school that Karen likes, but that she wasn't aware of until now. Turns out it is the idea and practice of collegial governance that has been a revelation. Who would have known?!

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

 

Link to fs blogpost on Carol Dweck's work:  https://fs.blog/2015/03/carol-dweck-mindset/

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1757 5 full 55. Mature Students Rule! 55. Mature Students Rule! https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/55-mature-students-rule/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/55-mature-students-rule/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/821764a4-ab3f-33c0-8764-fbb11d7b68f7 Felicity starts off her first co-hosting duties by claiming that she'd be going to class if it weren't for the pandemic; Richard is thankful she's not starting off in Adam's shoes. The guest this episode is Rachael Glassman, 3L student who before law school, worked for 10 years in the film and TV industry.

 

Rachael describes how her experience scheduling TV shows helped at the very beginning of law school because she organized her entire Section's schedule on Google calendar - Felicity, who was in Rachael's section, loved Rachael's maternal instincts, she "cared". Rachael found that there was a big transition to go to law school after spending time working professionally. Rachael's one big concern entering law school was that she had forgotten how to study and write exams. This was particularly true in her case because in film studies there were no exams. Richard, trying to find out more about his new co-host, since he didn't know what Felicity did before law school, finds out she did what she calls a useless master's degree in physiotherapy.

 

Rachael had friends who were lawyers, so she was able to meet some alumni before attending and got good advice. She has tried to shape her career based on some of that early advice. In fact, her former boss was a former student of Richard's, who also went from TV/film to law school, then back to TV where he now negotiates contracts to purchase TV shows. Felicity wonders if it was easier for Rachael to choose a law school that is in the same town she worked. Rachael says she chose Osgoode because her own support system was here. The three discuss whether that would make the transition easier or not, because sometimes it can be good to completely uproot and move to somewhere new.

 

Rachael mentions a Rolodex at the end of the podcast. Richard isn't even sure she or Felicity know what they are, but he remembers having one when he first got out of law school.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Felicity starts off her first co-hosting duties by claiming that she'd be going to class if it weren't for the pandemic; Richard is thankful she's not starting off in Adam's shoes. The guest this episode is Rachael Glassman, 3L student who before law school, worked for 10 years in the film and TV industry.

 

Rachael describes how her experience scheduling TV shows helped at the very beginning of law school because she organized her entire Section's schedule on Google calendar - Felicity, who was in Rachael's section, loved Rachael's maternal instincts, she "cared". Rachael found that there was a big transition to go to law school after spending time working professionally. Rachael's one big concern entering law school was that she had forgotten how to study and write exams. This was particularly true in her case because in film studies there were no exams. Richard, trying to find out more about his new co-host, since he didn't know what Felicity did before law school, finds out she did what she calls a useless master's degree in physiotherapy.

 

Rachael had friends who were lawyers, so she was able to meet some alumni before attending and got good advice. She has tried to shape her career based on some of that early advice. In fact, her former boss was a former student of Richard's, who also went from TV/film to law school, then back to TV where he now negotiates contracts to purchase TV shows. Felicity wonders if it was easier for Rachael to choose a law school that is in the same town she worked. Rachael says she chose Osgoode because her own support system was here. The three discuss whether that would make the transition easier or not, because sometimes it can be good to completely uproot and move to somewhere new.

 

Rachael mentions a Rolodex at the end of the podcast. Richard isn't even sure she or Felicity know what they are, but he remembers having one when he first got out of law school.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It

by Tina Turner

Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with It

]]> Richard Haigh & Felicity Radan true No 1676 5 full 54. Adam's Closing Submissions 54. Adam's Closing Submissions https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/54-adams-closing-submissions/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/54-adams-closing-submissions/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:25:41 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/c84af617-9fa9-32b3-9d8f-9f8d9607dac6 Richard and Adam are joined by Felicity Radan, a 3L student at Osgoode. Felicity's favourite film is the biopic, "On the Basis of Sex" which Adam knows nothing about except he's intrigued by the title. Now that he's leaving, Adam admits that he's never watched any of the guests' recommendations except "Training Day," which confused him, whereas Richard tries to watch them all.

 

Adam had an idea of a topic for the podcast which is  how to oust a co-host who's been involved since the beginning and that leads to the three of them bungling up the big announcement -- but basically it is revealed that Felicity Radan is taking over Adam's chair.

 

Felicity admits to only listening to half of the WLGTDWI episodes so far, although that's good enough, she says, for her to learn what not to do. Adam wants to know what Felicity is REALLY like. Is she a scared law student, a "try hard", or a social person. Felicity says she was the student who was scared of being scared of things. She found her footing when she wrote her first exams. Adam is worried that no one will identify with her, but is relieved when she says she needs to stress cry every so often. In the end, Adam feels that the podcast is in good hands.

 

Before leaving, Adam promises to continue to listen to the podcast. He then promises to open up a Facebook group so he can stay involved, and listener questions can be posted, since the old-fashioned voicemail line was actually not working for many months. Will this be just like his promise to do his readings? Or will the enterprising Adam step up? Time will tell.

 

Music Attribution:

 

What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version)

by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Felicity Radan, a 3L student at Osgoode. Felicity's favourite film is the biopic, "On the Basis of Sex" which Adam knows nothing about except he's intrigued by the title. Now that he's leaving, Adam admits that he's never watched any of the guests' recommendations except "Training Day," which confused him, whereas Richard tries to watch them all.

 

Adam had an idea of a topic for the podcast which is  how to oust a co-host who's been involved since the beginning and that leads to the three of them bungling up the big announcement -- but basically it is revealed that Felicity Radan is taking over Adam's chair.

 

Felicity admits to only listening to half of the WLGTDWI episodes so far, although that's good enough, she says, for her to learn what not to do. Adam wants to know what Felicity is REALLY like. Is she a scared law student, a "try hard", or a social person. Felicity says she was the student who was scared of being scared of things. She found her footing when she wrote her first exams. Adam is worried that no one will identify with her, but is relieved when she says she needs to stress cry every so often. In the end, Adam feels that the podcast is in good hands.

 

Before leaving, Adam promises to continue to listen to the podcast. He then promises to open up a Facebook group so he can stay involved, and listener questions can be posted, since the old-fashioned voicemail line was actually not working for many months. Will this be just like his promise to do his readings? Or will the enterprising Adam step up? Time will tell.

 

Music Attribution:

 

What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version)

by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

]]> Richard Haigh & Adam Lachance true No 1450 4 full 53. Where's Adam? 53. Where's Adam? https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/53-wheres-adam/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/53-wheres-adam/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:38:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/48859104-781e-3579-a8e8-fe0c4cddd0bd Richard and Adam are joined by NOBODY again in this episode of WLGTDWI. The topic of this podcast is best not revealed in the notes, as it's too painful. Just listen.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version)

by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by NOBODY again in this episode of WLGTDWI. The topic of this podcast is best not revealed in the notes, as it's too painful. Just listen.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version)

by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

]]> Richard Haigh & Adam Lachance true No 819 4 full 52. Law School Forums Lie 52. Law School Forums Lie https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/52-law-school-forums-lie/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/52-law-school-forums-lie/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:23:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/83c6557d-4a8f-3676-9324-1fccc0c51572 Richard and Adam are joined by Jeremy Nason (Zooming in from New Brunswick). Adam comes up with a Criminal Code provision dealing with "creep capturers." No one knows if he's making stuff up. Jeremy names a TV show, How to Get Away with Murder and a movie,  A Time to Kill. Adam recommends Goliath. Not sure why but then Richard then jumps on the bandwagon and recommends All Rise, which is not well-received.

 

Jeremy describes how his law school experience was impossible to prepare for as nothing he read or heard was accurate: law school forums lie. The ways of learning before law school, and the way you think before law school were different; classmates were different but they all have the same goal. His highlight, unexpectedly, was the support systems that law schools have. He had no idea that everyone would care! Richard wonders whether he should read the law school forums. Adam thinks that this podcast takes the place of any forum.

 

Asked to find some problem with law school, Jeremy critiques the false importance of some aspects. Richard thinks that’s a teaching technique. Adam felt same way, as law school was initially a life or death struggle, but then realized that one thing you have to learn is to get comfortable with those he calls catastrophizers (Richard should have commented that there's no such word). Adam, upon further reflection, thinks students need to go through the catastrophe thinking, but develop an immunity to it eventually.

 

Jeremy wonders if COVID was divine intervention as it definitely helped put things in perspective. In terms of the coming year, Jeremy feels remote learning may not be ideal, but there are ways to make it work. In answer to Adam's last question as to what unorthodox study habits he has, Jeremy discusses how he would quiz himself or talk to concepts through while walking around as it helped focus his mind.  A treadmill in every library would allow for more of this.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version)

by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Jeremy Nason (Zooming in from New Brunswick). Adam comes up with a Criminal Code provision dealing with "creep capturers." No one knows if he's making stuff up. Jeremy names a TV show, How to Get Away with Murder and a movie,  A Time to Kill. Adam recommends Goliath. Not sure why but then Richard then jumps on the bandwagon and recommends All Rise, which is not well-received.

 

Jeremy describes how his law school experience was impossible to prepare for as nothing he read or heard was accurate: law school forums lie. The ways of learning before law school, and the way you think before law school were different; classmates were different but they all have the same goal. His highlight, unexpectedly, was the support systems that law schools have. He had no idea that everyone would care! Richard wonders whether he should read the law school forums. Adam thinks that this podcast takes the place of any forum.

 

Asked to find some problem with law school, Jeremy critiques the false importance of some aspects. Richard thinks that’s a teaching technique. Adam felt same way, as law school was initially a life or death struggle, but then realized that one thing you have to learn is to get comfortable with those he calls catastrophizers (Richard should have commented that there's no such word). Adam, upon further reflection, thinks students need to go through the catastrophe thinking, but develop an immunity to it eventually.

 

Jeremy wonders if COVID was divine intervention as it definitely helped put things in perspective. In terms of the coming year, Jeremy feels remote learning may not be ideal, but there are ways to make it work. In answer to Adam's last question as to what unorthodox study habits he has, Jeremy discusses how he would quiz himself or talk to concepts through while walking around as it helped focus his mind.  A treadmill in every library would allow for more of this.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version)

by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

]]> Richard Haigh & Adam Lachance true No 1683 4 full 51. Trust Me 51. Trust Me https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/51-trust-me/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/51-trust-me/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:48:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/c2383aef-f1ac-3b2f-acef-02ec92538cc2 Richard and Adam are joined again by Kali Dimitrakoudis, who recently finished 1L at Osgoode Hall Law School. She nominates How to Get Away With Murder as her favourite this time (which Richard finds appallingly unrealistic).

 

Adam is studying for Bar Ad exams while social distancing and Richard laments that they are all remote from each other. Adam and Kali go on about the Socratic method and cold-calling again, as Kali has a near "sister act" going on with Sabah, relating her experience in Criminal law class. Kali says she trusted Richard because of listening to the podcast before she began law school.

 

Adam researched quickly while recording the podcast and found a provision in the Assisted Human Reproduction Act and learned you can’t do the gametes thing in Canada. He relates it to the Handmaid’s Tale but it means he admits he has no questions for Kali. All of them discuss doing extra-curricular activities at law school: Kali went to the national negotiation competition in New Brunswick, and they discuss the importance of negotiation in law. Adam talks about his attending the Canadian Client Competition in Edmonton and both of them talk about the bonding that occurs during these types of competitions. Richard explains how he was in the only year at his law school – in its entire 100+ years of existence – that did not have a moot program, so he never got involved in mooting or other forms of oral advocacy.

 

They discuss course selection, a highlight of the summer term for law students. Adam “crushed” his course selection because he thought it was a competition. Kali decides to let Adam make her course selections for her. They finish off by figuring out how one can maximize their course selection.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It (Symphonic Version)

by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic

 

]]> Richard and Adam are joined again by Kali Dimitrakoudis, who recently finished 1L at Osgoode Hall Law School. She nominates How to Get Away With Murder as her favourite this time (which Richard finds appallingly unrealistic).

 

Adam is studying for Bar Ad exams while social distancing and Richard laments that they are all remote from each other. Adam and Kali go on about the Socratic method and cold-calling again, as Kali has a near "sister act" going on with Sabah, relating her experience in Criminal law class. Kali says she trusted Richard because of listening to the podcast before she began law school.

 

Adam researched quickly while recording the podcast and found a provision in the Assisted Human Reproduction Act and learned you can’t do the gametes thing in Canada. He relates it to the Handmaid’s Tale but it means he admits he has no questions for Kali. All of them discuss doing extra-curricular activities at law school: Kali went to the national negotiation competition in New Brunswick, and they discuss the importance of negotiation in law. Adam talks about his attending the Canadian Client Competition in Edmonton and both of them talk about the bonding that occurs during these types of competitions. Richard explains how he was in the only year at his law school – in its entire 100+ years of existence – that did not have a moot program, so he never got involved in mooting or other forms of oral advocacy.

 

They discuss course selection, a highlight of the summer term for law students. Adam “crushed” his course selection because he thought it was a competition. Kali decides to let Adam make her course selections for her. They finish off by figuring out how one can maximize their course selection.

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do With It (Symphonic Version)

by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic

 

]]> Richard Haigh & Adam Lachance true No 1584 4 full 50. Cold Calls & Cannibals 50. Cold Calls & Cannibals https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/50-cold-calls-cannibals/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/50-cold-calls-cannibals/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:20:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/de0383ed-abfa-3ed5-80af-78b958951ae8 Richard and Adam are joined by Sabah Kalim, a returning guest who recently finished 1L at Osgoode Hall Law School. Sabah contemplates whether she’s now a 2L or not; Adam compares the switchover to a birthday. Paper Chase is nominated as her favourite movie (which takes Richard aback given its age); she relates how first class in Criminal law students were “cold-called” upon just like in the movie; Sabah admits she wouldn’t have known the facts of the case so is glad she wasn’t the chosen one.

 

The group discusses the pandemic and how it will change law school; Adam talks about double uncertainty for the process of finding a job; Richard doesn’t know what he’s talking about but Sabah seems to understand. They chat about online examinations. Richard talks about redesigning his course (which he doesn’t want to be held accountable for, since his thoughts were expressed in early May!)

 

Sabah talks about her varsity athletic career and how she viewed that as a law student;  Adam has only used the term “varsity” three times in his life. Sabah admits that her extracurriculars at law school included being on Angelica’s 22 Minute Workout on One TV. Adam tasks Sabah with developing a workout routine for the podcast

 

Music Attribution:

 

What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version) by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Sabah Kalim, a returning guest who recently finished 1L at Osgoode Hall Law School. Sabah contemplates whether she’s now a 2L or not; Adam compares the switchover to a birthday. Paper Chase is nominated as her favourite movie (which takes Richard aback given its age); she relates how first class in Criminal law students were “cold-called” upon just like in the movie; Sabah admits she wouldn’t have known the facts of the case so is glad she wasn’t the chosen one.

 

The group discusses the pandemic and how it will change law school; Adam talks about double uncertainty for the process of finding a job; Richard doesn’t know what he’s talking about but Sabah seems to understand. They chat about online examinations. Richard talks about redesigning his course (which he doesn’t want to be held accountable for, since his thoughts were expressed in early May!)

 

Sabah talks about her varsity athletic career and how she viewed that as a law student;  Adam has only used the term “varsity” three times in his life. Sabah admits that her extracurriculars at law school included being on Angelica’s 22 Minute Workout on One TV. Adam tasks Sabah with developing a workout routine for the podcast

 

Music Attribution:

 

What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version)
by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

]]> Richard Haigh & Adam Lachance true No 1480 4 full 49. Getting Involved - YMMV 49. Getting Involved - YMMV https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/49-getting-involved-ymmv/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/49-getting-involved-ymmv/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2020 10:00:48 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/1eaf2bae-6822-39e5-8cfd-6466464ee3f4 Richard and Adam are joined by Viktor Hohlacov, who recently finished 1L at Osgoode Hall Law School. Adam finds a criminal code provision - defence of property - that is controversial and possibly ill-drafted. Adam has gone back in time and about to enter law school. Adam, Richard and Vik continue the existential question of when 1L ends and a new moniker begins. Adam realizes what question to ask a student who has just finished first year. Vik claims law school is the most challenging and rewarding thing he’s done. The group discuss getting involved in extra curricular activities.

 

All engage in a lengthy discussion about student government. Richard doesn’t realize that Vik has NOT BEEN on student government, but WILL BE on student government next year. Vik notes the amount of readings required for law school is significant, and how it may be different between first and second semester. Adam disagrees, even though he has yet to go to law school (at least in his time traveller mode). Pub nights were a highlight for Vik; Adam wonders  if faculty have a pub night. Isolation naturally lends itself to discussion about haircuts. Richard tells the story of getting his haircut with horse clippers while a law student

 

Richard asks for advice teaching Criminal law by Zoom; Vik explains how just showing crimes happening in the streets of Toronto may be beneficial. Adam’s final question asks Vik to give a unique study strategy from his 1L.

 

Music Attribution:

 

What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version) by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Viktor Hohlacov, who recently finished 1L at Osgoode Hall Law School. Adam finds a criminal code provision - defence of property - that is controversial and possibly ill-drafted. Adam has gone back in time and about to enter law school. Adam, Richard and Vik continue the existential question of when 1L ends and a new moniker begins. Adam realizes what question to ask a student who has just finished first year. Vik claims law school is the most challenging and rewarding thing he’s done. The group discuss getting involved in extra curricular activities.

 

All engage in a lengthy discussion about student government. Richard doesn’t realize that Vik has NOT BEEN on student government, but WILL BE on student government next year. Vik notes the amount of readings required for law school is significant, and how it may be different between first and second semester. Adam disagrees, even though he has yet to go to law school (at least in his time traveller mode). Pub nights were a highlight for Vik; Adam wonders  if faculty have a pub night. Isolation naturally lends itself to discussion about haircuts. Richard tells the story of getting his haircut with horse clippers while a law student

 

Richard asks for advice teaching Criminal law by Zoom; Vik explains how just showing crimes happening in the streets of Toronto may be beneficial. Adam’s final question asks Vik to give a unique study strategy from his 1L.

 

Music Attribution:

 

What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version)
by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Viktor Hohlacov, who recently finished 1L at Osgoode Hall Law School. Adam finds a criminal code provision - defence of property - that is controversial and possibly ill-drafted. Adam has gone back in time and about to enter law school. Adam, Richard and Vik continue the existential question of when 1L ends and a new moniker begins. Adam realizes what question to ask a student who has just finished first year. Vik claims law school is the most challenging and rewarding thing he’s done. The group discuss getting involved in extra curricular activities. All engage in a lengthy discussion about student government. Richard doesn’t realize that Vik has NOT BEEN on student government, but WILL BE on student government next year. Vik notes the amount of readings required for law school is significant, and how it may be different between first and second semester. Adam disagrees, even though he has yet to go to law school (at least in his time traveller mode). Pub nights were a highlight for Vik; Adam wonders  if faculty have a pub night. Isolation naturally lends itself to discussion about haircuts. Richard tells the story of getting his haircut with horse clippers while a law student Richard asks for advice teaching Criminal law by Zoom; Vik explains how just showing crimes happening in the streets of Toronto may be beneficial. Adam’s final question asks Vik to give a unique study strategy from his 1L. Music Attribution: What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version) by Tina Turner Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic Richard Haigh & Adam Lachance true No 1596 4 full 48. JD/MBA 1L* - *Asterisks on Asterisks 48. JD/MBA 1L* - *Asterisks on Asterisks https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/48-jdmba-1l-asterisks-on-asterisks/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/48-jdmba-1l-asterisks-on-asterisks/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:58:58 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/9801fb30-16ae-591f-9d07-ec2c0a8bd2c3 Richard and Adam are joined by Conor Fitzgerald, a 1L student at Osgoode Hall Law School enrolled in the Joint JD/MBA Program. Conor talks about his unique background and his pursuit of the joint MBA/JD program***. Conor was part of the Arts, Media and Entertainment program at Schulich, where he was exposed to 1Ls before 1L. The group talk about the rhythm of law school. Conor reflects on coming into law school knowing how to fail. Richard and Conor talk about their class without jokes before Conor reveals a deep hatred (kidding) for Richard's classes.

 

Check out Conor's Projects:

 

Bygone Theatre https://www.bygonetheatre.com/

The Toronto Independent Theatre Coalition https://www.thetitc.ca/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version) by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Conor Fitzgerald, a 1L student at Osgoode Hall Law School enrolled in the Joint JD/MBA Program. Conor talks about his unique background and his pursuit of the joint MBA/JD program***. Conor was part of the Arts, Media and Entertainment program at Schulich, where he was exposed to 1Ls before 1L. The group talk about the rhythm of law school. Conor reflects on coming into law school knowing how to fail. Richard and Conor talk about their class without jokes before Conor reveals a deep hatred (kidding) for Richard's classes.

 

Check out Conor's Projects:

 

Bygone Theatre https://www.bygonetheatre.com/

The Toronto Independent Theatre Coalition https://www.thetitc.ca/

 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version)
by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

]]> Richard Haigh & Adam Lachance true No 1816 4 full 47. High School is Wasted on the Young 47. High School is Wasted on the Young https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/47-high-school-is-wasted-on-the-young/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/47-high-school-is-wasted-on-the-young/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2020 20:41:13 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/c5ebab84-83a3-5d66-b6be-36d1e286da4e Richard and Adam are joined by Kaliopi Dimitrakoudis, who recently finished her first year at Osgoode Hall Law School. 

Adam asks about ride or dies. Richard wonders, if law school is like high school, then is he a high school teacher. Adam shouts out Ovais. Kali reflects on her first year. She explains how she overcame difficulties early in her first year. She admits that she didn't go to enough pub nights despite Adam's advice. Adam shares a first year regret. Kali explains her approach heading into 2L.

Questions?:

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Tell us about your 1L regrets.  

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version) by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Kaliopi Dimitrakoudis, who recently finished her first year at Osgoode Hall Law School. 

Adam asks about ride or dies. Richard wonders, if law school is like high school, then is he a high school teacher. Adam shouts out Ovais. Kali reflects on her first year. She explains how she overcame difficulties early in her first year. She admits that she didn't go to enough pub nights despite Adam's advice. Adam shares a first year regret. Kali explains her approach heading into 2L.

Questions?:

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Tell us about your 1L regrets.
 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version)
by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

]]> Richard Haigh & Adam Lachance true No 1409 4 full 46. What IS a 1L? - Reflecting on First Year 46. What IS a 1L? - Reflecting on First Year https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/46-what-is-a-1l-reflecting-on-first-year/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/46-what-is-a-1l-reflecting-on-first-year/#comments Wed, 13 May 2020 17:54:03 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/91130f49-eeff-5399-aaf3-14a50caddc9b Richard and Adam are joined by Sabah Kalim, who recently finished 1L at Osgoode Hall Law School. Adam asks about Ride or Dies before rambling on about law school relationships. Sabah reflects on her first year experience. She talks about experiencing guilt and uncertainty. Adam claims he had a mental breakdown in 1L.  

Sabah loves school, Adam is shocked. Adam puts her on the spot about Grad School. Adam and Sabah share their experience with Isolation curing COVID-19 while finishing the easiest and hardest years (respectively) of law school.

Sabah chooses her favourite podcast host. Richard tips the scales. The group talks about the difficulty of taking advice as a 1L.  

Required Readings:

None. Welcome to Season 4!

Questions?:

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. The lack of voicemails seems to indicate no one reads this far.  

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version) by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Sabah Kalim, who recently finished 1L at Osgoode Hall Law School. Adam asks about Ride or Dies before rambling on about law school relationships. Sabah reflects on her first year experience. She talks about experiencing guilt and uncertainty. Adam claims he had a mental breakdown in 1L.  

Sabah loves school, Adam is shocked. Adam puts her on the spot about Grad School. Adam and Sabah share their experience with Isolation curing COVID-19 while finishing the easiest and hardest years (respectively) of law school.

Sabah chooses her favourite podcast host. Richard tips the scales. The group talks about the difficulty of taking advice as a 1L.  

Required Readings:

None. Welcome to Season 4!

Questions?:

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. The lack of voicemails seems to indicate no one reads this far.
 

Music Attribution:

What's Love Got to Do with It (Symphonic Version)
by Tina Turner

Buy now: https://VA.lnk.to/80sSymphonic 

]]> Richard Haigh & Adam Lachance true No 1447 4 full 45. S'all Good (0L) Man - Predicting the Law School Experience 45. S'all Good (0L) Man - Predicting the Law School Experience https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/45-sall-good-0l-man-predicting-the-law-school-experience/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/45-sall-good-0l-man-predicting-the-law-school-experience/#comments Fri, 01 May 2020 11:22:02 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/d85135ce-d2c0-529a-ad08-82c80281c607 Richard and Adam are joined by Denis Keimakh, returning guest and future law school attendee (0L). Adam tries out the hand guns before psychoanalyzing Denis. Denis, having never attended law school, is asked to describe various aspects of the experience:

 

What is a typical day like?

What is the exam period like?

What is on a law exam?

What happens at law school social events?

What do you bring into an exam?

 

At first, Adam grades him a B+ on his answers. The group discusses the Socratic method, and other approaches to teaching law. On reflection, Adam considers giving an A. Richard gives exam advice about open book exams. Denis talks about school tours and how he is approaching his choice of what law school to go to. Adam talks about bang for your buck.

 

Required Readings:

 

Scott Lilienfeld, Steven Lynn, John Ruscio, Barry Beyerstein, "50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions About Human Behavior"

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Tell us what you bring into an exam.  

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

 

"Cold Sober"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Denis Keimakh, returning guest and future law school attendee (0L). Adam tries out the hand guns before psychoanalyzing Denis. Denis, having never attended law school, is asked to describe various aspects of the experience:

 

What is a typical day like?

What is the exam period like?

What is on a law exam?

What happens at law school social events?

What do you bring into an exam?

 

At first, Adam grades him a B+ on his answers. The group discusses the Socratic method, and other approaches to teaching law. On reflection, Adam considers giving an A. Richard gives exam advice about open book exams. Denis talks about school tours and how he is approaching his choice of what law school to go to. Adam talks about bang for your buck.

 

Required Readings:

 

Scott Lilienfeld, Steven Lynn, John Ruscio, Barry Beyerstein, "50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions About Human Behavior"

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Tell us what you bring into an exam.
 

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

 

"Cold Sober"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Richard Haigh & Adam Lachance true No 1811 3 full 44. The Mythical 0L - Razorblading One's Way to Success 44. The Mythical 0L - Razorblading One's Way to Success https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/44-the-mythical-0l-razorblading-ones-way-to-success/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/44-the-mythical-0l-razorblading-ones-way-to-success/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/e05fcca9-a4be-59c4-91ba-9f920cae189a Richard and Adam are joined by Denis Keimakh, future law school attendee, better known as a 0L law student. Richard forgets his role on the podcast.

 

Denis shares why he decided to apply to law school. Adam says criminal law is the only interesting part of criminal law. Adam asks if the podcast has left any questions unanswered. Richard is suspiciously familiar with "razor-blading textbooks". Writing the LSAT electronically. Denis talks about touring Osgoode and attending Mock Trial (variety show). What is law school really like? The group discusses the diversity of backgrounds at law school; both serious and relaxed. Adam talks about regrets from 1L.

 

Adam asks Denis what advice he would give himself at the beginning of the process to getting to law school.

 

7sage LSAT Prep FREE youtube videos.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKVQOf1GQy4m-bRO_qXvafg

 

Required Readings:

 

Scott Lilienfeld, Steven Lynn, John Ruscio, Barry Beyerstein, "50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions About Human Behavior"

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Tell us about your favourite composer?  

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

 

"Cold Sober"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Denis Keimakh, future law school attendee, better known as a 0L law student. Richard forgets his role on the podcast.

 

Denis shares why he decided to apply to law school. Adam says criminal law is the only interesting part of criminal law. Adam asks if the podcast has left any questions unanswered. Richard is suspiciously familiar with "razor-blading textbooks". Writing the LSAT electronically. Denis talks about touring Osgoode and attending Mock Trial (variety show). What is law school really like? The group discusses the diversity of backgrounds at law school; both serious and relaxed. Adam talks about regrets from 1L.

 

Adam asks Denis what advice he would give himself at the beginning of the process to getting to law school.

 

7sage LSAT Prep FREE youtube videos.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKVQOf1GQy4m-bRO_qXvafg

 

Required Readings:

 

Scott Lilienfeld, Steven Lynn, John Ruscio, Barry Beyerstein, "50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions About Human Behavior"

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Tell us about your favourite composer?
 

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

 

"Cold Sober"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Richard Haigh & Adam Lachance true No 1732 3 full 43. Well-Programmed AI - Professors are People Too 43. Well-Programmed AI - Professors are People Too https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/43-well-programmed-ai-professors-are-people-too/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/43-well-programmed-ai-professors-are-people-too/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:52:27 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/3d350618-2b19-5170-b7cd-c0d0de61e641 Richard and Adam are joined by Dan Priel, Associate Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. Danny, as his friends refer to him, taught Adam Torts and teaches a variety of courses at Osgoode. The group discusses this unlikely hypothesis raised by Richard: Professors are people too. Adam doesn't believe it. Danny explains that students only see professors during their "performance", particularly early on. Adam talks about the shock and awe of sitting in Danny and Richard's classes on his first day. An unexpected question arises: Have you ever been hurt my students? Luckily, neither prof. has been assaulted but both share difficult moments in their teaching careers. What impact does attire have on the perceptions of professors. Can they wear a toga to teach? Adam interrogates his professors on the grading process, and much is revealed! Other topics include prep time for teaching and Danny's dream propositions for future seminars focused on Curb Your Enthusiasm and musical appreciation.

 

Required Readings:

 

Scott Lilienfeld, Steven Lynn, John Ruscio, Barry Beyerstein, "50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions About Human Behavior"

 

 

"Curb Your Enthusiasm & the Law" Seminar Readings:

 

Curb Your Enthusiasm (Series 2, Episode 3) - 7 October, 2001

 

Music Appreciation Class Listenings:

 

Gustav Mahler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPLiEsp4yQU

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Tell us about your favourite composer?  

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

 

"Cold Sober"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Dan Priel, Associate Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. Danny, as his friends refer to him, taught Adam Torts and teaches a variety of courses at Osgoode. The group discusses this unlikely hypothesis raised by Richard: Professors are people too. Adam doesn't believe it.

Danny explains that students only see professors during their "performance", particularly early on. Adam talks about the shock and awe of sitting in Danny and Richard's classes on his first day. An unexpected question arises: Have you ever been hurt my students? Luckily, neither prof. has been assaulted but both share difficult moments in their teaching careers. What impact does attire have on the perceptions of professors. Can they wear a toga to teach? Adam interrogates his professors on the grading process, and much is revealed! Other topics include prep time for teaching and Danny's dream propositions for future seminars focused on Curb Your Enthusiasm and musical appreciation.

 

Required Readings:

 

Scott Lilienfeld, Steven Lynn, John Ruscio, Barry Beyerstein, "50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions About Human Behavior"

 

 

"Curb Your Enthusiasm & the Law" Seminar Readings:

 

Curb Your Enthusiasm (Series 2, Episode 3) - 7 October, 2001

 

Music Appreciation Class Listenings:

 

Gustav Mahler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPLiEsp4yQU

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Tell us about your favourite composer?
 

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

 

"Cold Sober"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

]]> Richard Haigh & Adam Lachance true No 2075 3 full 42. A Stoic Gaze into the Pandemic 42. A Stoic Gaze into the Pandemic https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/42-a-stoic-gaze-into-the-pandemic/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/42-a-stoic-gaze-into-the-pandemic/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:00:28 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/7b2ce147-eb38-5616-a2c1-012c23449e22 Richard and Adam are joined by NOBODY in this special episode of WLG2DWI. Speaking over ZOOm video conferencing, the duo discuss the prospect of dealing with barriers to law school outside of their control. They discuss how students can overcome these challenges. Richard and Adam talk about their own isolation. Professor Haigh thinks that students may have more time but he is completely insensitive to those who are struggling with the crisis. Adam says stay social and work out for God's sake.

 

Required Readings: 

 

The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday

 

Man's Search for Meaning - Victor Frankl

 

The Power of Habit - Charles Duhogg

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Please share with us your experience with the pandemic and law school.  

Music Attribution:

 

"Cold Sober"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "The Scissors" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoArsw1XXY

www.thescissors.com

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by NOBODY in this special episode of WLG2DWI. Speaking over ZOOm video conferencing, the duo discuss the prospect of dealing with barriers to law school outside of their control. They discuss how students can overcome these challenges. Richard and Adam talk about their own isolation. Professor Haigh thinks that students may have more time but he is completely insensitive to those who are struggling with the crisis. Adam says stay social and work out for God's sake.

 

Required Readings: 

 

The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday

 

Man's Search for Meaning - Victor Frankl

 

The Power of Habit - Charles Duhogg

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Please share with us your experience with the pandemic and law school.
 

Music Attribution:

 

"Cold Sober"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "The Scissors" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoArsw1XXY

www.thescissors.com

]]> Richard Haigh & Adam Lachance true No 1263 3 bonus 41. How Are You? A "Real" International Student 41. How Are You? A "Real" International Student https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/41-how-are-you-a-real-international-student/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/41-how-are-you-a-real-international-student/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/bff7c2e7-c41e-5924-a47d-5b62303211a6 Richard and Adam are joined by Baiqing Luo a second-year student at Osgoode Hall Law School and a "true International student" from China. Baiqing shares her experience tackling law school in a foreign land. Richard and Adam interrogate Baiqing on her experience writing the LSAT in Hong Kong while working full-time and on her arrival in Canada for her first day of law school.

 

Baiqing explains that she moved to Canada for the weather! Adam admits he has never been to the 4 seasons. She admits that the Canadian question "how are you?" is perplexing before reviewing Canadian Friendliness. You might be surprised by her rating! Baiqing also shares some experiences unique to Canada and answers some questions about her future residence.

 

Required Readings:

 

None! Prep for that LSAT!

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail.  Are you an international student? Let us know.

 

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Baiqing Luo a second-year student at Osgoode Hall Law School and a "true International student" from China. Baiqing shares her experience tackling law school in a foreign land. Richard and Adam interrogate Baiqing on her experience writing the LSAT in Hong Kong while working full-time and on her arrival in Canada for her first day of law school.

 

Baiqing explains that she moved to Canada for the weather! Adam admits he has never been to the 4 seasons. She admits that the Canadian question "how are you?" is perplexing before reviewing Canadian Friendliness. You might be surprised by her rating! Baiqing also shares some experiences unique to Canada and answers some questions about her future residence.

 

Required Readings:

 

None! Prep for that LSAT!

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail.  Are you an international student? Let us know.


 

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

]]> Richard Haigh & Adam Lachance true No 1462 23 full 40. On Resilience & How to Kill a Mocking Bird 40. On Resilience & How to Kill a Mocking Bird https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/40-on-resilience-how-to-kill-a-mocking-bird/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/40-on-resilience-how-to-kill-a-mocking-bird/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2020 19:59:41 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/f52d9168-7bcf-5e46-b3aa-9beff5426170 Richard and Adam are joined by Simran Singh, a second year law student at Osgoode Hall Law School and returning guest to the show. No one knows what the readings are. Richard admits that he has watched Training Day, Adam doubts Denzel again. Simran picks a favourite movie that he has never seen. This week's topic: Perseverance. Simran discusses a couple setbacks he persevered through. He shares how he overcame falling behind in 1L. Adam changes his whole perspective on law school. Richard tries to name the podcast.

 

The group agrees that the challenge of law school is something that should be embraced.

 

Required Readings: 

 

http://www.jamie-foxx.us/2015/12/jamie-foxx-on-the-tim-ferriss-show/

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Tell us about your special struggle.   

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "The Scissors" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoArsw1XXY

www.thescissors.com

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Simran Singh, a second year law student at Osgoode Hall Law School and returning guest to the show. No one knows what the readings are. Richard admits that he has watched Training Day, Adam doubts Denzel again. Simran picks a favourite movie that he has never seen. This week's topic: Perseverance. Simran discusses a couple setbacks he persevered through. He shares how he overcame falling behind in 1L. Adam changes his whole perspective on law school. Richard tries to name the podcast.

 

The group agrees that the challenge of law school is something that should be embraced.

 

Required Readings: 

 

http://www.jamie-foxx.us/2015/12/jamie-foxx-on-the-tim-ferriss-show/

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Tell us about your special struggle. 
 

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "The Scissors" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoArsw1XXY

www.thescissors.com

]]> Richard Haigh & Adam Lachance true No 1622 22 full 39. Spoiler Alert - Alternative Approaches to Law Jobs 39. Spoiler Alert - Alternative Approaches to Law Jobs https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/39-spoiler-alert-alternative-approaches-to-law-jobs/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/39-spoiler-alert-alternative-approaches-to-law-jobs/#comments Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:41:52 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/4bae0a85-5df9-53c1-a02c-2e5700853ddf Richard and Adam are joined by Jennah Khaled and Patrick McCaugherty second-year students at Osgoode Hall Law School and returning guests to the show. The group continues their discussion of Research Assistantships and moves into the common topic of creativity. Jennah disparages a number of professions. Richard gets defensive about a reflective journal assignment. When should one try to be creative in law school? When should one refrain?

 

Adam claims that beggars cannot be choosers when it comes to law jobs. Jennah discusses a love for fiction that doesn't mesh with law school at times. She proposes that legal analysis tends to leave behind the human facts underlying the cases. Patrick comments on thinking outside of the box in order to achieve career goals and not falling into the traditional job traps. How do we think strategically in creative ways? Richard talks about "deemed Mondays".

 

Required Listenings:

 

PODCAST: Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick - Law, Justice, and the Courts - https://open.spotify.com/show/7DpL32jgjwBTah8o9HQkBl?si=qhZEGntTSL2cFWealGkJGw

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Give us your best impression of a Monday on a Friday.  

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Jennah Khaled and Patrick McCaugherty second-year students at Osgoode Hall Law School and returning guests to the show. The group continues their discussion of Research Assistantships and moves into the common topic of creativity. Jennah disparages a number of professions. Richard gets defensive about a reflective journal assignment. When should one try to be creative in law school? When should one refrain?

 

Adam claims that beggars cannot be choosers when it comes to law jobs. Jennah discusses a love for fiction that doesn't mesh with law school at times. She proposes that legal analysis tends to leave behind the human facts underlying the cases. Patrick comments on thinking outside of the box in order to achieve career goals and not falling into the traditional job traps. How do we think strategically in creative ways? Richard talks about "deemed Mondays".

 

Required Listenings:

 

PODCAST: Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick - Law, Justice, and the Courts - https://open.spotify.com/show/7DpL32jgjwBTah8o9HQkBl?si=qhZEGntTSL2cFWealGkJGw

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Give us your best impression of a Monday on a Friday.
 

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1680 3 full 38. Sequels Suck, so Does End-of-Term 38. Sequels Suck, so Does End-of-Term https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/38-sequels-suck-so-does-end-of-term/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/38-sequels-suck-so-does-end-of-term/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:24:47 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/0735f704-1ee0-5e54-89ed-dca7e4222ca3 Richard and Adam are joined by Michael McNeely, a 3L student at Osgoode Hall Law School and returning guest to the show. Unfortunately, sequels never do that well. The group spoils Erin Brockovich. Michael brings up the difficulties law students face in staying faithful to their reasons for coming to law school. Adam remains faithful to finding the job in which he will be least liked. Michael talks about his own case in the legal system.

 The gang discusses the worst part of the year, the end of term. Why must it be this way?  Adam claims its a chance to compile all things you've learned in the term. He proceeds to compare rabbits and hares. Michael takes issue with 100% exams as representative of lawyering abilities. Is there a chance to learn the law in areas you miss out on in law school? Richard thinks so. The trio brainstorm alternatives to the current law school system of learning.

  Required Readings: 

 None. Go learn Real Estate Law.

 Questions?:

 Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. What creative learning strategies could get you out of exams?  

Music Attribution:

 "Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "The Scissors" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoArsw1XXY

www.thescissors.com

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Michael McNeely, a 3L student at Osgoode Hall Law School and returning guest to the show. Unfortunately, sequels never do that well. The group spoils Erin Brockovich. Michael brings up the difficulties law students face in staying faithful to their reasons for coming to law school. Adam remains faithful to finding the job in which he will be least liked. Michael talks about his own case in the legal system.

 The gang discusses the worst part of the year, the end of term. Why must it be this way?  Adam claims its a chance to compile all things you've learned in the term. He proceeds to compare rabbits and hares. Michael takes issue with 100% exams as representative of lawyering abilities. Is there a chance to learn the law in areas you miss out on in law school? Richard thinks so. The trio brainstorm alternatives to the current law school system of learning.

  Required Readings: 

 None. Go learn Real Estate Law.

 Questions?:

 Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. What creative learning strategies could get you out of exams?
 

Music Attribution:

 "Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "The Scissors" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoArsw1XXY

www.thescissors.com

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1668 3 full 37. Research Assistant-ships & Innuendos 37. Research Assistant-ships & Innuendos https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/37-research-assistant-ships-innuendos/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/37-research-assistant-ships-innuendos/#comments Sun, 19 Jan 2020 13:57:17 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/160490a9-ef91-5f09-a176-1f6de3d64e6d Richard and Adam are joined by Jennah Khaled and Patrick McCaugherty second-year students at Osgoode Hall Law School. Jennah and Patrick discuss being an RA (that’s research assistant for those unaware). The newest voicemail is played on air! A law student waxes poetic about the podcast, especially Adam. Richard thinks it’s a set-up.

 

The Good Wife gets another nod from Jennah while Patrick gives Suits another vote, so those two are running neck-and-neck in our most popular law show category. Suits vs. Good Wife is now an official poll. Adam doesn’t get that a dramatic show doesn’t need to be funny.

 

Pants were returned to the mall after an exam, although it isn’t clear why or what that has to do with being an RA. Adam, despite being hungover, engages in excellent cross-examination of the guests. Research on roads and railways was one of their summer projects. While some people may say directly that it might be boring, Adam thinks its better to say it’s "not wrong" to say that it's boring.

 

Everyone discusses the benefits of an Raship. The guests single out the philosopher-king RA and also talk about doing the job while located remotely from the professor with little or no supervision. Richard suggests that the students are treated as near-professional adults.

 

Jennah explains working at an asylum legal clinic in Tijuana; how law students can get fascinating summer jobs related to the law

 

Adam calls Richard “Sir”.

 

 

Required Readings: 

 

None! Go ask a Prof for a job!

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Can you beat this week's voicemail?  

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "The Scissors" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoArsw1XXY

www.thescissors.com

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Jennah Khaled and Patrick McCaugherty second-year students at Osgoode Hall Law School. Jennah and Patrick discuss being an RA (that’s research assistant for those unaware). The newest voicemail is played on air! A law student waxes poetic about the podcast, especially Adam. Richard thinks it’s a set-up.

 

The Good Wife gets another nod from Jennah while Patrick gives Suits another vote, so those two are running neck-and-neck in our most popular law show category. Suits vs. Good Wife is now an official poll. Adam doesn’t get that a dramatic show doesn’t need to be funny.

 

Pants were returned to the mall after an exam, although it isn’t clear why or what that has to do with being an RA. Adam, despite being hungover, engages in excellent cross-examination of the guests. Research on roads and railways was one of their summer projects. While some people may say directly that it might be boring, Adam thinks its better to say it’s "not wrong" to say that it's boring.

 

Everyone discusses the benefits of an Raship. The guests single out the philosopher-king RA and also talk about doing the job while located remotely from the professor with little or no supervision. Richard suggests that the students are treated as near-professional adults.

 

Jennah explains working at an asylum legal clinic in Tijuana; how law students can get fascinating summer jobs related to the law

 

Adam calls Richard “Sir”.

 

 

Required Readings: 

 

None! Go ask a Prof for a job!

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Can you beat this week's voicemail?
 

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "The Scissors" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoArsw1XXY

www.thescissors.com

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1352 3 full 36. A Denzel Guy - Advice for 2Ls 36. A Denzel Guy - Advice for 2Ls https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/36-a-denzel-guy-advice-for-2ls/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/36-a-denzel-guy-advice-for-2ls/#comments Sat, 11 Jan 2020 16:31:16 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/307ed977-007e-56a7-b0f8-3be4f37d3a8e Richard and Adam are joined by Simran Singh, a second year law student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Simran is a little under the weather, but shares his insights on the 2L workload. Adam shows some animosity towards Denzel Washington. The group discusses how the skills and efficiency from 1L are brought into 2L. Simran shares the "gold medalist" strategy for success, and how he deviated from it.

 

Is an interest in reading crucial to law school? Adam describes his naïve undergrad reading habits and challenges students to get mad about cases they learn about. Professor Haigh swears, finally. Simran rants about the connection between emotion and reasoning before explaining how not to write a personal statement. This episode has all the advice you don't want to miss out on!

 

 

Required Readings: 

 

Why are you reading this? Read for class!

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Disagree with us? We want to know! (Talking to you Denzel).  

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "The Scissors" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoArsw1XXY

www.thescissors.com

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Simran Singh, a second year law student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Simran is a little under the weather, but shares his insights on the 2L workload. Adam shows some animosity towards Denzel Washington. The group discusses how the skills and efficiency from 1L are brought into 2L. Simran shares the "gold medalist" strategy for success, and how he deviated from it.

 

Is an interest in reading crucial to law school? Adam describes his naïve undergrad reading habits and challenges students to get mad about cases they learn about. Professor Haigh swears, finally. Simran rants about the connection between emotion and reasoning before explaining how not to write a personal statement. This episode has all the advice you don't want to miss out on!

 

 

Required Readings: 

 

Why are you reading this? Read for class!

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Disagree with us? We want to know! (Talking to you Denzel).
 

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "The Scissors" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoArsw1XXY

www.thescissors.com

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1655 3 full 35. Professing Across Canada - Boyz 2 Mens Rea 35. Professing Across Canada - Boyz 2 Mens Rea https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/35-professing-across-canada-boyz-2-mens-rea/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/35-professing-across-canada-boyz-2-mens-rea/#comments Fri, 03 Jan 2020 13:52:11 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/270fae26-2e31-50a4-befc-13085e6cee9d Richard and Adam are joined by Howie Kislowicz, Associate Professor at the University of Calgary to talk about law school culture and the view from the lectern. Adam does his readings... Kind of. Howie asks, "What's your law and order dream team?". Howie contrasts his earlier experiences teaching at the University of New Brunswick. The group discusses sense of community, class sizes, participation, diversity in admissions and more! Howie and Richard discuss the challenge of choosing what your students call you. First name? Or Professor X? Howie shares the Kislowicz Unintentional Singing Promise (KUSP), where he made a promise to his students that he will sing a response to any question sung to him in class. Richard and Adam dive into Howie's law-themed love songs and discover the origin story of a great artist in a law school boy band.

Required Readings Listenings:

https://soundcloud.com/howie-kislowicz

Questions?:

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. WLG2DWI-USP doesn't have the same ring to it, but sing in a question and we will sing a response.

Music Attribution:

 "Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

Howie Kislowicz - "Country Love Song" [excerpt], "Administrative Lover" [outro]. Find it at https://soundcloud.com/howie-kislowicz

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Howie Kislowicz, Associate Professor at the University of Calgary to talk about law school culture and the view from the lectern. Adam does his readings... Kind of. Howie asks, "What's your law and order dream team?". Howie contrasts his earlier experiences teaching at the University of New Brunswick. The group discusses sense of community, class sizes, participation, diversity in admissions and more!

Howie and Richard discuss the challenge of choosing what your students call you. First name? Or Professor X? Howie shares the Kislowicz Unintentional Singing Promise (KUSP), where he made a promise to his students that he will sing a response to any question sung to him in class. Richard and Adam dive into Howie's law-themed love songs and discover the origin story of a great artist in a law school boy band.

Required Readings Listenings:

https://soundcloud.com/howie-kislowicz

Questions?:

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. WLG2DWI-USP doesn't have the same ring to it, but sing in a question and we will sing a response.

Music Attribution:

 "Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

Howie Kislowicz - "Country Love Song" [excerpt], "Administrative Lover" [outro].
Find it at https://soundcloud.com/howie-kislowicz

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1956 3 full 34. The Hunt for Bees - Upper Year Courses 34. The Hunt for Bees - Upper Year Courses https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/34-the-hunt-for-bees-upper-year-courses/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/34-the-hunt-for-bees-upper-year-courses/#comments Fri, 27 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/cf8a6497-a92e-5e2f-99d9-0eaf5768f797 Richard and Adam are joined by Oliver Backman, a 2L student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Adam performs his worst intro ever. Oliver talks about his role in the play "Inherit the wind" prior to law school. The group discusses the distinctions between upper year classes and first year classes. Oliver shares his observations as a new 2L, surrounded by more specialized or experienced students in certain subject areas. Richard and Adam stretch the comparison to medical school as far as they can. Do students go to law school on a whim?

 

The gang discusses the intertwining of law subjects and Adam shares some stories from his 2L summer job in criminal law. Richard commends Oliver for his in class jokes. Oliver replicates a joke on the show and plugs his podcast. Professor Haigh is Aretha Franklin.

 

 

Required Readings: 

 

Steven A. Abreu, Sunstein Law, "Crazy In Love With Trademarks: What Can Jay-Z and Beyoncé Teach Us About Trademark Filing?" April 22, 2012. https://www.sunsteinlaw.com/publications/sa-crazy-in-love-with-trademarks-what-can-jay-z-and-beyonc%C3%A9-teach-us-about-trademark-filing

 

LISTEN: Beyond a Reasonable Podcast - BARpodcast.libsyn.com

 

WATCH: Inherit the Wind (1960)

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Please send us your law-themed jokes, we will play them on the show!.  

Music Attribution:

 

"Black Vortex"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "The Scissors" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoArsw1XXY

www.thescissors.com

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Oliver Backman, a 2L student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Adam performs his worst intro ever. Oliver talks about his role in the play "Inherit the wind" prior to law school. The group discusses the distinctions between upper year classes and first year classes. Oliver shares his observations as a new 2L, surrounded by more specialized or experienced students in certain subject areas. Richard and Adam stretch the comparison to medical school as far as they can. Do students go to law school on a whim?

 

The gang discusses the intertwining of law subjects and Adam shares some stories from his 2L summer job in criminal law. Richard commends Oliver for his in class jokes. Oliver replicates a joke on the show and plugs his podcast. Professor Haigh is Aretha Franklin.

 

 

Required Readings: 

 

Steven A. Abreu, Sunstein Law, "Crazy In Love With Trademarks: What Can Jay-Z and Beyoncé Teach Us About Trademark Filing?" April 22, 2012. https://www.sunsteinlaw.com/publications/sa-crazy-in-love-with-trademarks-what-can-jay-z-and-beyonc%C3%A9-teach-us-about-trademark-filing

 

LISTEN: Beyond a Reasonable Podcast - BARpodcast.libsyn.com

 

WATCH: Inherit the Wind (1960)

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Please send us your law-themed jokes, we will play them on the show!.
 

Music Attribution:

 

"Black Vortex"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "The Scissors" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoArsw1XXY

www.thescissors.com

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1615 3 full 33. The Cookies are Healthy, the Students are Not 33. The Cookies are Healthy, the Students are Not https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/33-the-cookies-are-healthy-the-students-are-not/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/33-the-cookies-are-healthy-the-students-are-not/#comments Fri, 15 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500 whatslaw.podbean.com/33-the-cookies-are-healthy-the-students-are-not-94bdf9e9ac44685455e992ad7df8207e Richard and Adam are joined by Mary Barbieri, a faculty assistant at Osgoode Hall Law School. Mary quickly jumps to the chase and asks if Meno-rage could be a defence for a crime. She explains how she brings her customer service background to her role at Osgoode. Richard and Adam ask whether students take administrative staff for granted. Mary explains the power of free cookies, a person to talk to, and meal prep.

 

Mary breaks the record for number of law related shows recommended, and she only scratches the surface of her list!

 

Required Readings:

 

None. Eat something healthy.

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. What do you want our next episode to be about?  

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Mary Barbieri, a faculty assistant at Osgoode Hall Law School. Mary quickly jumps to the chase and asks if Meno-rage could be a defence for a crime. She explains how she brings her customer service background to her role at Osgoode. Richard and Adam ask whether students take administrative staff for granted. Mary explains the power of free cookies, a person to talk to, and meal prep.

 

Mary breaks the record for number of law related shows recommended, and she only scratches the surface of her list!

 

Required Readings:

 

None. Eat something healthy.

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. What do you want our next episode to be about?
 

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1140 3 full 32. Estranged Attendees - Curriculum & Participation Grades 32. Estranged Attendees - Curriculum & Participation Grades https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/32-estranged-attendees-curriculum-participation-grades/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/32-estranged-attendees-curriculum-participation-grades/#comments Fri, 18 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/32-estranged-attendees-curriculum-participation-grades-75c2469ea722bef36fe3d3f268f9c560 Richard and Adam are joined by Thaddeus Hwong, a professor in the Liberal Arts and Professional Studies faculty at York University. Thaddeus researches and teaching in the area of tax law and policy. Richard and Adam are confronted with the question of what would be written on their tombstones, which they only answer at the end of the episode. Thaddeus talks about a non-legal movie until it becomes a legal movie. The group tackle the veracity of attendance policies which Thaddeus analogizes to a bad marriage. Is skipping class like "leaving the jean store without the jeans"? The group talks about the ability of computational proficiency to make better arguments.

 

Required Readings:

 

None. You have no reason to skip class now.

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Sometimes its just funny to hear the answering machine.  

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Thaddeus Hwong, a professor in the Liberal Arts and Professional Studies faculty at York University. Thaddeus researches and teaching in the area of tax law and policy. Richard and Adam are confronted with the question of what would be written on their tombstones, which they only answer at the end of the episode. Thaddeus talks about a non-legal movie until it becomes a legal movie. The group tackle the veracity of attendance policies which Thaddeus analogizes to a bad marriage. Is skipping class like "leaving the jean store without the jeans"? The group talks about the ability of computational proficiency to make better arguments.

 

Required Readings:

 

None. You have no reason to skip class now.

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Sometimes its just funny to hear the answering machine.
 

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1521 3 full 31. My Sitter Didn't Do His Readings - Parents in Law School 31. My Sitter Didn't Do His Readings - Parents in Law School https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/31-my-sitter-didnt-do-his-readings-parents-in-law-school/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/31-my-sitter-didnt-do-his-readings-parents-in-law-school/#comments Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:48:08 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/31-my-sitter-didnt-do-his-readings-parents-in-law-school-405d9d11c03ae09190700f3d8a638934 Richard and Adam are joined by Jennifer Steenbeek, a 3L student at Osgoode Hall Law School to address WLG2DWI's first listener voicemail from (now 1L) Serena! Richard and Adam venture far outside their expertise as they talk about being a parent in law school. Jenn shares her experience with her 3 year old daughter, revealing both the benefits and challenges of this responsibility.

Adam wonders if parents are friends with other parents. Richard thinks they should they have a new club. Jenn isn't sure who would have the time to run it. The group tries to come up with some advice for incoming parents like Serena. The gang discusses bringing your child to class or reading your papers to your kids.

Jenn and Adam prophesize about how being a parent already might help prepare a law student for the challenges of being a mother early in their law career. Finally, Richard opines about the quality of accomodations offered at law school for parents.

Required Readings:

What Being a Mom in Law School is Really Like - New England Law School https://www.nesl.edu/news/detail/what-being-a-mom-in-law-school-is-really-like

The Docket podcast - Michael Spratt & Emilie Taman (See "The Staircase Aftershow" in 8 parts) http://www.michaelspratt.com/poadcast-legal-matters

Clayton Johnson - Wrongfully convicted Canadian counter-part to US "Staircase" story. https://innocencecanada.com/exonerations/clayton-johnson/

Definitions in this Part

2(1) Definitions 

  1. "mature student" means basically anything Adam says it does.

Questions?:

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail.  Tell me a bedtime story … about trusts .  

Music Attribution:

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Jennifer Steenbeek, a 3L student at Osgoode Hall Law School to address WLG2DWI's first listener voicemail from (now 1L) Serena! Richard and Adam venture far outside their expertise as they talk about being a parent in law school. Jenn shares her experience with her 3 year old daughter, revealing both the benefits and challenges of this responsibility.

Adam wonders if parents are friends with other parents. Richard thinks they should they have a new club. Jenn isn't sure who would have the time to run it. The group tries to come up with some advice for incoming parents like Serena. The gang discusses bringing your child to class or reading your papers to your kids.

Jenn and Adam prophesize about how being a parent already might help prepare a law student for the challenges of being a mother early in their law career. Finally, Richard opines about the quality of accomodations offered at law school for parents.

Required Readings:

What Being a Mom in Law School is Really Like - New England Law School https://www.nesl.edu/news/detail/what-being-a-mom-in-law-school-is-really-like

The Docket podcast - Michael Spratt & Emilie Taman (See "The Staircase Aftershow" in 8 parts) http://www.michaelspratt.com/poadcast-legal-matters

Clayton Johnson - Wrongfully convicted Canadian counter-part to US "Staircase" story. https://innocencecanada.com/exonerations/clayton-johnson/

Definitions in this Part

2(1) Definitions 

  1. "mature student" means basically anything Adam says it does.

Questions?:

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail.  Tell me a bedtime story … about trusts .  

Music Attribution:

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1514 3 full 30. The "Yes" Woman - Doing it All in 1L 30. The "Yes" Woman - Doing it All in 1L https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/30-the-yes-woman-doing-it-all-in-1l/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/30-the-yes-woman-doing-it-all-in-1l/#comments Thu, 03 Oct 2019 20:51:40 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/30-the-yes-woman-doing-it-all-in-1l-88c9852a0cfbf9c8fb4aee70cd3f08f7 Richard and Adam are joined by Barbara Brown, a 2L student at Osgoode Hall Law School to reflect on her recent experiences conquering her first year of law school! Barbara discloses that her 1L experience was both better and worse than she thought. The group talk about the importance of time management and the countervailing urge to say "yes" to more and more commitments at law school.

 

The group talk about the importance of mentorship in law school. Adam gets on his high horse and gives advice to both mentors and mentees. Richard reminds us all that professors are people too (although a lingering doubt remains).

 

Required Readings:

 

The Law School Book: Succeeding at Law School by Allan C. Hutchinson

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Say "yes" and call us already.  

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Barbara Brown, a 2L student at Osgoode Hall Law School to reflect on her recent experiences conquering her first year of law school! Barbara discloses that her 1L experience was both better and worse than she thought. The group talk about the importance of time management and the countervailing urge to say "yes" to more and more commitments at law school.

 

The group talk about the importance of mentorship in law school. Adam gets on his high horse and gives advice to both mentors and mentees. Richard reminds us all that professors are people too (although a lingering doubt remains).

 

Required Readings:

 

The Law School Book: Succeeding at Law School by Allan C. Hutchinson

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Say "yes" and call us already.
 

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1659 3 full 29. Interviewing Over Scotch - The Formal Recruit (Part 2) 29. Interviewing Over Scotch - The Formal Recruit (Part 2) https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/29-interviewing-over-scotch-the-formal-recruit-part-2/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/29-interviewing-over-scotch-the-formal-recruit-part-2/#comments Fri, 27 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/29-interviewing-over-scotch-the-formal-recruit-part-2-4eea1f6e0b6c6a115a5ad8d8dc6ebdd0 Richard and Adam are joined by Paul Guglielmo, returning guest and 3L student at Osgoode Hall Law School. The group tackles the voluminous topic that is the formal recruit in two episodes. Adam and Paul share their varied perspectives and experiences with interviewing. The group discusses the importance of an interesting "interest section" on a legal resume. Richard talks about his most recent interview. Embrace the power of reading the room and finding the fit in the legal world.

 

Required Readings:

 

Articling Horror Stories - Simon Lewson - Precedent JD https://precedentjd.com/news/feature-articling-horror-stories/

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. What is the hardest interview question you've faced?  

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Paul Guglielmo, returning guest and 3L student at Osgoode Hall Law School. The group tackles the voluminous topic that is the formal recruit in two episodes. Adam and Paul share their varied perspectives and experiences with interviewing. The group discusses the importance of an interesting "interest section" on a legal resume. Richard talks about his most recent interview. Embrace the power of reading the room and finding the fit in the legal world.

 

Required Readings:

 

Articling Horror Stories - Simon Lewson - Precedent JD https://precedentjd.com/news/feature-articling-horror-stories/

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. What is the hardest interview question you've faced?
 

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1317 3 full 28. Call Day Jitters - The Formal Recruit (Part 1) 28. Call Day Jitters - The Formal Recruit (Part 1) https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/28-call-day-jitters-the-formal-recruit-part-1/ https://whatslaw.podbean.com/e/28-call-day-jitters-the-formal-recruit-part-1/#comments Fri, 20 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 whatslaw.podbean.com/28-call-day-jitters-the-formal-recruit-part-1-faa41e49b5efb42dae07a295adb11751 Richard and Adam are joined by Paul Guglielmo, returning guest and 3L student at Osgoode Hall Law School. The group tackles the voluminous topic that is the formal recruit in two episodes. From 1L jobs, through the "On Campus Interviews", the various "call days", to the Articling recruit and beyond! Adam and Paul share their tips and perspective having just gone through the formal process. Richard asks about the impact of course selection on future interviews. Adam is revealed to not be as "chill" as he puts on.   

 

Required Readings:

 

Eaves, Png and Ramseyer, “Gender, Ethnicity and Grades: Empirical Evidence of Discrimination in Law-Firm Interviews" (1989) 7 Law and Inequality 189.

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Tell us about your recruit debacles.   

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?" Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

 

Vybz Kartel - "Court Case"

The Teacher's Back

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pB9HaPlSZU 

]]> Richard and Adam are joined by Paul Guglielmo, returning guest and 3L student at Osgoode Hall Law School. The group tackles the voluminous topic that is the formal recruit in two episodes. From 1L jobs, through the "On Campus Interviews", the various "call days", to the Articling recruit and beyond! Adam and Paul share their tips and perspective having just gone through the formal process. Richard asks about the impact of course selection on future interviews. Adam is revealed to not be as "chill" as he puts on.   

 

Required Readings:

 

Eaves, Png and Ramseyer, “Gender, Ethnicity and Grades: Empirical Evidence of Discrimination in Law-Firm Interviews" (1989) 7 Law and Inequality 189.

 

Questions?:

 

Call 681-443-7763 and leave a voicemail. Tell us about your recruit debacles. 
 

Music Attribution:

 

"Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It?"
Cover by "Sam Tanner" @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCmgghQ6MA

www.samtanner.london

 

Vybz Kartel - "Court Case"

The Teacher's Back

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pB9HaPlSZU 

]]> Richard Haigh false No 1203 3 full