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To Gown, or Not to Gown? That is the Question

  • September 15, 2017
  • Meagan Jennings

When do you gown? A practical question not taught in law school, the following will provide a how to guide on the do’s and don’ts of dressing for court. The general rule is that if you are appearing before a Master you are not required to gown, whereas if you are appearing before a judge you are required to gown.

Young Lawyers' Division, Student Forum

Highlights from OBA's "Expert Advice on Launching Your Legal Career: I Have My Law Degree, Now What? (Ottawa)"

  • September 15, 2017
  • Kathleen Carkner

The Young Lawyers’ Division in Ottawa hosted its annual event Expert Advice on Launching your Legal Career: I have my Law Degree, Now What? The first part of the event focused on ways to facilitate the transition from school into the legal profession. The second part of the event focused on more practical matters. However, the highlight of the day was the short presentation given on how to handle our finances.

Young Lawyers' Division

Hireback Season

  • May 17, 2017
  • Summer Somani

The author shares her personal experience and tips on how to survive hire-back season.

Young Lawyers' Division

Inaugural Young Lawyers Gala

  • May 17, 2017
  • Heather Douglas

On the last Tuesday in May, the Ontario Bar Association will be hosting its inaugural Young Lawyers Gala. The keynote speaker will be Michael Bryant, the former Attorney General of Ontario and current change-maker.

Young Lawyers' Division

Breach of Confidence – An Emerging Tort

  • May 17, 2017
  • Selina Andrello

The author explains an emerging Law of Tort - "Breach of Confidence" using the recent case of Doe 464533 v N.D., 2016.

Young Lawyers' Division
The UK Triggers Article 50 to Withdraw from the EU

The UK Triggers Article 50 to Withdraw from the EU

  • April 19, 2017
  • Michael House

How will Brexit affect your practice? This article sets out some issues parties may want to consider in view of this significant development.

Young Lawyers' Division, Student Forum
Tips for Starting Your Own Law Practice

Tips for Starting Your Own Law Practice

  • March 28, 2017
  • Jessica Gagne

Starting your own practice can be a daunting endeavour - here are some tips to help you start off on the right foot!

Young Lawyers' Division

OBA YLD: Spend a Day with 3 Judges from the SCC

  • March 20, 2017
  • Heather Douglas

The author attended the program “Candid Conversations on the Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in the Practice of Law Today”, held by the OBA. She shares her experience and the tips she got from Justice Moldaver, Justice Cote, and Justice Wagner of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Young Lawyers' Division
Gaming Law 101

Gaming Law 101

  • March 14, 2017
  • Chantal Cipriano

Catch up on the basics of gambling in Canada.

Young Lawyers' Division