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Our host William Lundy is joined by Professor Leonid Sirota who is an Associate Professor of Law at Reading University in the UK. In this episode, Professor Sirota discusses the Supreme Court of Canada's 2014 Senate Reference decision, which he argues effectively incorporated certain constitutional conventions into constitutional law.
Read MoreIn this episode host, Kelley Humber chats with David Taylor, who has spent the last 8 years as counsel of record in the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society complaint at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal about the underfunding of Indigenous child welfare in Canada. Kelley and David discuss the discrimination experienced by Indigenous families who access child and family services on-reserve and in Canada’s implementation of Jordan’s Principle. The pair also discuss some of the more procedural aspects of the case, such as the systemic remedies being asked for and how Human Rights Tribunals function differently than the courts.
Read MoreOur host William Lundy is joined by Professor Leonid Sirota who is an Associate Professor of Law at Reading University in the UK. In this episode, Professor Sirota discusses the Supreme Court of Canada's 2014 Senate Reference decision, which he argues effectively incorporated certain constitutional conventions into constitutional law.
Read MoreFor the Law School Show's 200th episode, we focus on alumni. We reached out to several Univerity of Ottawa law grads to ask them about their stories within the profession, and our responses ranged from articling students to long-time practitioners, inside and outside conventional practice. If you've ever been curious about human rights law in a global pandemic, how to get involved in start-ups, the similarities between law and ballet, or just how to find your place in our profession, then you'll find a lot to like in our great big bicentennial.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreOur host, Shannon Reid, sits down (digitally) with Russell Bennett, expert cannabis lawyer, author, and fellow podcast host, to discuss the implications of legalization, the racist history of prohibition, and what it means to be a cannabis lawyer.
Read MoreThe 2L recruit can be a very stressful and sometimes even discouraging time for some students. For students who want to work in a large law firm or are dreaming of a specific firm, this podcast reminds students that there is more than one path to becoming a successful lawyer.
Read MoreIn this episode, our host Nurulayn speaks to David Morneau, a collaborative family lawyer, regarding the best interests of the child in Canadian family law. Using his extensive experience, David overviews efficient ways to advocate for children using empathy and compassion.
Read MoreIn this episode, Jennifer Metcalfe, executive director of Prisoners’ Legal Services (PLS), sits down with host Hailey Berge to discuss how Jen’s passion for activism has led to her career in prison law. Join them as they discuss a wide range of topics such as PLS’s mandate, the effect that Covid-19 is having on the prison system, and the evolution of segregation.
Read MoreJoin Amos Vang as he interviews Sandrine Mainville, a labour lawyer at Borden Ladner Gervais in Montreal that is one of Canada’s pioneering Olympic swimmers of the 21st century!
Read MoreIn the latest episode of the Student Life Series, host Bianca Morello sits down with Matthew Boissonneault and Nicholas Crimi, Co-Presidents of Elephant in the Room (uOttawa). As the title suggests, we talk about taking care of your mental health during the “Zoom times”, imposter syndrome, OCIs, work-life balance, and e-learning.
Read MoreJoin Amos Vang on this very special episode as he interviews The Right Honourable David Johnston, Canada’s 28th Governor General, on his entire life and career. If you want the full experience of this episode, tune into the YouTube version!
Read MoreDive into the world of a lawyer turned entrepreneur. In this episode, host Ocean Enbar shares the mic with guest Stacey Kline, the CEO and co-founder of Otto Intelligence, a company where investments seek purpose.
Read MoreNick Kruiper sits down with Dr. Jones to talk about his career. Along the way, they discuss advice for law students, the state of the legal profession and Dr. Jones' research on subconscious judicial bias.
Read MoreJoin our host Bianca Morello for a conversation with Jashan Singh, founder and managing director of Lawyer-ed. Lawyer-ed is a platform that allows pre-law and current law students to express their views on legal, political, and social issues and receive help with job searching and professional development. Jashan shares how Lawyer-ed came to be and their services to support individuals throughout their journey into law.
Read MoreIn this episode, host Ali Mesbahian chats with Cara Zwibel from the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA). Cara is the director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program at the CCLA and has extensive experience in constitutional law and public policy. Tune in for this timely discussion on the civil liberties implications of policies such as the new federal Online Harms proposal and vaccine passports.
Read MoreIn this episode, our host Nurulayn Noor sits with Lynda Collins, professor and lawyer, to discuss mental health in the legal field. As overviewed in her course Happiness and the Law, Professor Collins explores ways for law students and legal professionals to prioritize their wellbeing over every other aspect of their lives.
Read MoreJoin our host, Chelsea Sawaya, and her guest Kailin Noivo, Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer of Noibu, as they discuss the importance of having good legal advice as a technology entrepreneur. Listen in to learn more about the different stages of starting your own tech company and the challenges of changing your business plan and adopting legal policies along the way.
Read MoreJoin our host Lucie Zhang as she speaks with Chris Nyberg, Co-Chair of the Cannabis Group at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, on how cannabis legislation has changed the landscape of the cannabis market across Canada. In this episode, you'll learn how the pandemic has impacted cannabis businesses and the enforceability of force majeure clauses.
Read MoreMost of us believe that the obvious and safest route to practice once we graduate is to become an associate at an established firm. But “most of us” isn’t Nik Lust. Join host Matthew Takamatsu as he speaks with Nik, a solo practitioner, about everything you need to know about starting your own solo practice right after articling.
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