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Articling student Hilary Furness shares a personal account of overcoming her fears about her first time in the courtroom.

On September 17, 2015, the OBA Women Lawyers Forum, together with the Criminal Justice Section and the Child and Youth Law Section, hosted a panel of experts for an evening of discussion focused on the problems that can arise when sexuality and smartphones converge.

On September 21, 2015, in a sold-out auditorium at the University of Toronto’s Isabel Bader Theatre, Canadians witnessed the closest thing they will see to a women’s issues debate this election. Up for Debate 2015 was a screening of a compilation of recorded video interview clips with leaders from four of five major political parties, including the Liberals, the New Democratic Party, the Bloc Quebecois, and the Green Party.

A compilation of links to articles, podcasts, and videos that may be of interest to members of the OBA Women Lawyers Forum. Have suggested content for this feature? Email the link to Justine Johnston at jvjohnston@stikeman.com.

Each month we will introduce a different member(s) of the Women Lawyers Forum Executive. Learn a little bit about us, why we joined the executive and what we love about being a lawyer.

After graduating law school in the spring, most graduates have begun their articling term. While articling is an exciting time, it can also be stressful. Articling students are often asked to take on a range of assignments in areas of law they do not have experience in. With this in mind, here are five tips to help you make the most of your articles. These tips are also useful for new calls just beginning their careers or striking out on their own.

A compilation of links to articles, podcasts, and videos that may be of interest to members of the OBA Women Lawyers Forum. Have suggested content for this feature? Email the link to Justine Johnston at jvjohnston@stikeman.com.