Licensing Candidates

Call Forward Series: Call Forward: Series for Articling Students and LPP Candidates

Articling students and LPP candidates: don’t put your career advancement on hold!  This on-demand series is designed to meet the current needs of new Articling students and LPP candidates in a convenient, easy to access format. You will gain strategies on conducting legal research efficiently and writing a persuasive research memo, as well as practical tips on how to negotiate in transactional work and succeed in motions court.

Master the skills that you did not learn in law school, including networking skills, financial planning to eliminate your law school debt, tips to help you thrive in your practice by understanding the office culture, best practices for docketing and billing, and maximizing your time at the firm

Effective Advocacy in Negotiations

As a young lawyer, it is important to develop strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills to help protect your clients’ interests. During these unprecedented times, you should also ensure that you are ready to handle the unique interpersonal challenges of virtual/remote negotiations. Join us for an interactive discussion, as our faculty members share their expert insight on important negotiation topics:

  • How to prepare yourself and your client for virtual negotiations
  • Advantages of mediation, arbitration, and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Key professionalism obligations under the Rules of Professional Conduct  
  • Tips for negotiating in different contexts, including:
    • Resolving contract disputes as in-house counsel
    • Negotiating agreements and settlements in personal injury, estates, and family law matters
    • Participating in collective bargaining

Effective Advocacy for Young Lawyers 

Successful advocacy at the appellate level requires skills in persuading judges with both written and oral arguments. As new calls to the bar and young lawyers, it is critical for you to develop a strong foundation of written and oral advocacy skills which you can build upon while expanding your toolkit in the future. This fireside chat with the Chief Justice of Ontario, The Honourable George R. Strathy, will be moderated by experienced litigators Shantona Chaudhury and Dennis Ong. This valuable discussion will focus on the tips and tricks that you must have to become more than just a “good” appellate advocate, but rather a “great” one.

NAVIGATING THE TRANSITION: FROM “STUDENT-AT-LAW” TO “LAWYER” 

After successfully completing the LSO licensing process and being called to the bar, it is normal to still have questions about what lies ahead in your first year of practice. Join us for an insightful discussion about your first year post-call, as our panelists share:

  • Best practices and key supports for balancing personal and professional responsibilities as a newly minted lawyer
  • Insights about hire-back, transitioning to new practice areas, and getting involved in the legal community
  • Tips for managing workflow & obligations from the Rules of Professional Conduct
  • Resources for financial planning and accounting services
  • Strategies for developing and maintaining mentoring relationships

[RE-BROADCAST] ONTARIO BAR EXAM PREPARATION TIPS AND RESOURCES 

Feb. 15, 2022

Join the founders of Bar Exam Crackers (www.barexamcrackers.com) for tips on how to best prepare for the bar exam and set your studying, test-taking and material organizing strategies. Learn how to effectively use bar exam preparation material, including indices, summaries and charts.  Also, gain insight into the first few steps an exam writer should take upon receiving the bar exam materials, which can prove to be critical during an exam writer’s preparation. You wouldn't want to miss this session!

[RE-BROADCAST] BAR EXAM PREP TECHNIQUES: BEST PRACTICES 

Feb. 17, 2022

Original Program Date: May 19, 2021

If you are preparing for the upcoming bar exams and are looking for some study tips and expert advice to guide you through best practices, this is a session you do not want to miss. Our panelists will share their insight into various approaches to studying and reviewing to help you navigate the bar materials.  You will learn how to effectively use bar exam preparation materials, including indices, summaries, and flow charts. Our panelists will also share their personal insights about various practice exam resources, including Emond Exam Prep, Bar Prep Pal, and Bar Exam Crackers. You will also hear tips for reducing stress and remaining calm while writing your exams remotely.

BILAN 2021 : SURVOL DES ARRÊTS CLÉS DE L’ANNÉE RENDUS PAR LES COURS D’APPEL  

Feb. 25, 2022

Les cours d’appel du Canada continuent à examiner des enjeux de grande envergure alors que le pays navigue dans le tumulte de la pandémie de COVID-19. Joignez-vous à notre panel d’expertes qui discuteront des enjeux des arrêts clés de 2021 des tribunaux suivants :

NAVIGATING THE TRANSITION FOR ITLS: KEY INSIGHTS FOR PREPARING CVS & COVER LETTERS 

Mar. 25, 2022

Are you an internationally-trained lawyer/law student looking to enter the Ontario legal market? If so, this is a key session that you do not want to miss! Our insightful panelists will share their strategies for finding career opportunities in the justice sector. You’ll hear valuable advice to help you prepare your core application materials, including tips for tailoring your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter. After our panel discussion, we will move into breakout rooms to continue the conversation and engage in an interactive workshop about fine-tuning job application materials.

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Advocacy Primer: Professionalism in Motions
December 15, 2021

There is a certain art to preparing and arguing motions, and it can be challenging to manage tight timelines and high client expectations.

Enhance Your Social Media Profile and How to Do It Ethically
December 06, 2021

Many lawyers and law firms have a social media presence. LinkedIn and Twitter are leading places for lawyers to market themselves, provide updates to the law, express opinions, and have spirited debates about punctuation.

The Afghan Crisis and 2SLGBTQI+: Critical insights and Helpful Solutions
December 02, 2021

The security situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated rapidly. With the collapse of the Ashraf Ghani government and subsequent takeover of the Taliban, there is fear that a return of grave human rights abuses, including the extreme persecution of 2SLGBTQI+, will occur.

Online Harassment Tort: What You Need to Know and Best Practices for Representing Victims
November 30, 2021

Online harassment – particularly on social media, websites, and in comments sections – has become increasingly common in the media and entertainment spheres and beyond.

Virtual Fireside Chat with Justice Karakatsanis of the Supreme Court of Canada
November 23, 2021

Join us for an engaging and informative discussion with Justice Andromache Karakatsanis of the Supreme Court of Canada.

OBA Edge Live Zoom Chat  Ace Your Virtual Interview 

Are You Feeling the Pinch? Financial Planning in Precarious Times