Posts in Academia
217. Sh*t No One Tells You About Law School (with Professor Tanya J. Monestier)

We sat down with Professor Tanya J. Monestier, Professor of Law at the University of Buffalo and author of "Sh*t No One Tells You About Law School", a funny, insightful, and easy to read book that offers law students a compilation of advice culled from the author's fifteen years of teaching experience.

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210. Looking Back on Our Very Interesting 2L Year (with Laurie St-Pierre and Véronique Mortimer)

In this episode hosted by Bianca Morello, we speak with two second-year law students. We touch on OCIs, as all three of us had very different paths and OCI outcomes. We also talk about our study habits, the importance of grades, the importance of friendships, and the difficulties of online school.

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163. The Constitutional Legend: A Conversation with Dr. Joseph Eliot Magnet on the Evolution of Canada's Constitution, the Constitutional Lawyer, and the Human Aspects of the Legal Practice

Join Amos Vang as he interviews Professor Joseph Magnet on his career and the evolution of Canada’s constitutionalism. From clerking at the Supreme Court of Canada under Chief Justice Brian Dickson to becoming the lead counsel of over 200 constitutional cases at the Supreme Court of Canada and other appeal courts, Professor Magnet has become one of the most important contributors to Canada’s constitutional evolution.

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162. Life as a Law Professor and Mediator (with Jennifer Schulz)

Host Ashley Bains sits down with Dr. Jennifer Schulz, a practicing mediator and torts professor at the University of Manitoba. They discuss Dr. Schulz's law school experience, obtaining an MPhil and SJD, and how to start a career in mediation. Plus, Dr. Schulz provides some tips for law school success!

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159. Water Finds a Way: Advice for Careers in International Law (with Dr. Beth Van Schaack)

In this episode, Dr. Beth Van Schaack of Stanford Law School provides listeners with insight into how to start and maintain a career in international law. With host Peter Shyba, this interview focuses on lessons from Dr. Van Schaack's career in international humanitarian, criminal, and human rights law, and her new book, Imagining Justice for Syria.

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138. Legislating in the Upper Chamber: The Honourable Senator Yvonne Boyer on Advocating for Indigenous Rights in the Senate

Shortly after the Liberal government’s Speech from the Throne, the Honourable Senator Yvonne Boyer joined host Jennifer Linde to discuss what it means to be a strong advocate for Indigenous rights in the Senate. Tune in to learn more about Senator Boyer’s unique journey to the Upper Chamber, how she approaches her role as an Indigenous senator, and the importance of following your heart and standing up for what is right.

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EP 115 – 7 Degrees, 6 Books, 5 Professorships, 4 Kids, 3 Jobs, 2 Sides, 1 Ace Attorney: An Interview with Dr. Rebecca Jaremko Bromwich

Join Amos Vang and Ryan Pistorius as they interview Dr. Rebecca Jaremko Bromwich on her research, her work-life balance, and current issues surrounding the overall criminal justice system and the youth criminal justice system. While acquiring multiple degrees, writing multiple books, and raising multiple children, Dr. Bromwich has served as a prosecutor, a criminal defence lawyer, and a professor at Carleton University.

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EP 113 – Computational Analysis of the Law: An Interview with Prof. Wolfgang Alschner

Dr. Wolfgang Alschner is an empirical legal scholar specialized in international economic law and the computational analysis of law. We discuss the emerging field of empirical legal analysis, what impacts computer technology can have on the study and interpretation of the law, and the implications of incorporating AI and machine learning into a legal career.

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EP 112 – From Labour Rights Advocate to Law Professor (with Dr. Julie Macfarlane)

Dr. Julie Macfarlane, Professor at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, speaks about her access to justice research and her role as Project Director of the National Self-Represented Litigants Project. Professor Macfarlane has published extensively in the areas of conflict resolution, mediation, and legal practice, and she is named as one of Canada's 25 Most Influential Lawyers. If you are interested in access to justice, this episode is for you!

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EP 57 – The Person Behind the Resume with Professor Craig Forcese

Professor Craig Forcese is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law. In our conversation with him, we discussed his experience writing his recent book, how to build networks and relationships, his morning routine, work-life balance, and so much more! This episode is filled with some invaluable insights for law students and young professionals about mentorships, following opportunities, and not being afraid to reach out.

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