Networking — Episodes — The Law School Show

205. The Way to RA (with Ryan Pistorius and Yasmin Thompson)

Many students struggle to approach professors or people in their law school for research opportunities. It may be hard to see the value, experience, and opportunities of pursuing research during your law school years.

199. Race, Diversity, and Recruitment (with Timothy Chan, Jessica Gill, Bianca Knull, José Rafael Caraballo, and Jane Lee)

This episode compiles candid conversations with racialized law students and a practitioner who recently completed the formal and informal recruitment process. Join our host, Rayleigh Minhyu Lee, to hear about their experiences, how they approached difficult topics, and advice for law students.

176. Community Education and the Art of Hot Takes (with Michael Spratt)

A lot of us came to law school to leave our footprint in the world. There is arguably no better person to talk to about this than the one and only Michael Spratt. Michael joins us to talk about employing your legal skills for the sake of community education, participation, and engagement so that you can make positive changes on issues that you are passionate about.

156. Diversity, Networking, and Mentorship (with Annie Tayyab)

In the second of two related episodes, host Nurulayn Noor sits with Annie Tayyab to discuss diversity within the legal field. As a South Asian lawyer, Annie discusses how to show up as your authentic self, in law school and while working as a lawyer. She also talks about the power of networking to help find your calling, how to battle imposter syndrome, and the importance of mentorship.

134. Discovering Clubs and Making Life-Long Connections (with Damian Di Biase)

Damian Di Biase, a 2L student from uOttawa, talks about his experiences volunteering with different clubs — including the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL), Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights (CLAIHR), and the Allies in Law Mentorship program (which he started) — and making life-long connections in the process. We discuss tips for managing extracurriculars, strategies for determining which clubs to join, and the development of unexpected skills.

133. The 1L Experience: What to Expect in Your First Year (with Wiam Akil)

The first official episode of the Student Life Series is all about the 1L experience. Wiam Akil, a 2L from the University of Ottawa, joins us in a conversation about what to expect during 1L — including small group classes, imposter syndrome, and making friends. In this episode, you'll find tips for balancing your course load, networking, and strategies for connecting with upper-year students.

Student Life SeriesMeredith BallSeptember 18, 2020Wiam Akil, University of Ottawa, 1L, Mental Health, Academics, Networking

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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