During the first week of law school, I kept hearing students referring to “CANS” and having the “best CANS ever,” and between you and me, I had no clue what these were but who wouldn’t want the…
While I would say that my law school experience thus far has been overwhelmingly positive, I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t faced any setbacks or letdowns. I think all the way back to the first week…
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The decision of whether or not to attend law school is undoubtedly a daunting one. Law school is a huge (and very costly) commitment that you should be sure about before starting your journey. Some…
As a student with a disability, I’ve gone through my academic career knowing that I was different. But being different was my motivation to promote inclusive learning for students with disabilities…
Unlike some other graduate programs, in law school your grades are extremely important. When applying for summer jobs and articling positions, law firms look at your transcript and strong grades are…
So, you got into law school! Now what? For a lot of incoming 1Ls, this new chapter includes moving to a brand-new city and figuring out the rollercoaster that is apartment hunting, moving and…
We are approaching the halfway mark of first semester, which means you still have halfway to go. Keep your energy up by adopting some strategies to maintain balance. If you didn’t already know, law…
At first glance, writing the LSAT can be overwhelming, especially if it’s your first attempt and you do not know where to start. This article will talk about resources that can help make your process…
When you tell an average joe that you want to be a lawyer, usually they say something along the lines of “Oh, you’re going to be well off!” or “You should do corporate law, that’s where the real…
Moot court competitions are an invaluable part of every law school experience. As a Dual JD student, I have had opportunities to compete in moot court competitions on both sides of the border. In my…
I am happy to share that I have completed (and most importantly survived) my first year of law school at Western Law! I am now one year older (well 8 months really), and a heck of a lot wiser (at…
Everyone I know will think this is hilarious that I am writing this because I need to take my own advice. If you’re anything like me (and most law students) you like to keep busy, get involved, and…
I have had the wonderful opportunity to work at the Thompson Rivers University Community Legal Clinic (“TRU CLC”) since the beginning of this semester. In case you are not familiar with what a legal…
By now you are probably done (or close to being done) all of your final exams, CONGRATULATIONS! After going through the daily grind of law school, as well as the stress and anxiety that accompanies…
Ultimately, good advice is subjective. Discovering helpful advice requires searching for insights, testing them, and then after determining whether the advice provides sufficient utility. Thus, I…
The main struggle with first year law, is the adjustment period. Whether you came right out of undergrad or took a few years off, law school is a definite adjustment. Then in second year when you…
Exams are ending, you still have not found the perfect law job you were looking for, and you are wondering what to do with your summer. Take this summer to make yourself the best you can be. This…
As a law student, one of the things that I have found to be stressful is navigating the heavy school workload while trying to find out more about the legal profession and associated career paths…
Perhaps one of the most crucial skills I’ve had to develop since starting law school in the fall is my time-management abilities. Between a full course load, extracurriculars, familial and social…
