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Sarah Rosa & Meg Zhang
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Navigating Our First Exam Season in Law School
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01/29/24 • 32 min
Welcome to Season 2!
On this episode of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts chat about their first exam season of law school. Sarah and Meg explore their study strategies, and how they felt before, during, and after test days!
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Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our law school or any past guests/future guests on our podcast.
This episode was recorded by Meg Zhang, and produced by Adam Green.
Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com
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Sarah and Meg
Interview with Aaron Baer: Legal Tech, Remote Work, and 4L Academy
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09/18/23 • 53 min
On this week's episode of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts talk to Aaron Baer, founder of 4L Academy. We explore Baer's involvement in legal tech, the iterative ease of remote work, and his experience developing a program that trains law students and lawyers in modern ways.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Aaron Baer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronbaer2/
4L Website: https://www.notion.so/4L-Academy-Home-Public-b1ce7065ef234d1dadc4add472c05af8
Join the 4L mailing list to stay up-to-date on upcoming free events: https://www.4lacademy.ca/ (bottom left)
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This episode was recorded by Meg Zhang, and produced by Adam Green.
Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com
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Sarah and Meg
Roadmap to Getting into Law School: Pre-Law
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08/21/23 • 25 min
This is the first episode of the Roadmap to Law School series. In this episode, we discuss our own pre-law experiences and provide suggestions for those of you who have yet to reach some of the stages that precede law school. Through the lenses of high school and undergraduate studies, we will go over programs/courses, extracurriculars, volunteer and work experiences that can contribute to your portfolio, and help you get into law school.
For those of you that didn't know you wanted to go to law school until much later - don't worry! We cover this too.
References: Mark, A.B. & Moss, S.A. (2016) What predicts law student success? A longitudinal study correlating law student applicant data and law school outcomes. Journal of Empirical Legal Studies 13, 205-265. https://doi.org/10.1111/jels.12114
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This episode was recorded and produced by Adam Green.
Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com
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Sarah and Meg
Now with some Hindsight... What to Consider when Applying to Law School
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11/18/24 • 34 min
We began this show chatting about how to get into law school. In this episode of Beyond the Briefcase, we revisit the subject, now halfway through the program, and with plenty of 20/20 hindsight!
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This episode was recorded by Meg Zhang, and produced by Adam Green.
Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com
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Sarah and Meg
Should the LSAT Remain a Requirement for Law School?
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09/11/23 • 30 min
On this week's episode of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts explore the pros and cons of the LSAT as the standardized test for law school admission. They explore alternatives (JD-Next, the GRE) and dive into issues of language and resource accessibility.
References: Anthony, L.C., Alessandro, S.P. & Reese, M.R. (2013) Predictive validity of the LSAT: A national summary of the 2011 and 2012 LSAT correlation studies. LSAT Technical Reports. https://www.lsac.org/data-research/research/predictive-validity-lsat-national-summary-2011-and-2012-lsat-correlation
Manhattan Review (n.d.). The LSAT as a predictor of success in law school. https://www.manhattanreview.com/lsat-predictor-of-success/#:~:text=LSAT%20Scores%20and%20Bar%20Passage%20Rates&text=Graduates%20of%20the%2010%20programs,positive%20relationship%22%20between%20the%20two.
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This episode was recorded and produced by Adam Green.
Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com
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Sarah and Meg
Interview with Nik Khakhar: Articling in Criminal Law
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10/09/23 • 63 min
On this episode of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts interview Nik Khakhar. Tune in to learn more about legal research, criminal law, and how to go through law school without disregarding your other priorities and interests.
Please note that the opinions expressed by Nik in this episode are his own, and do not represent or reflect those of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC).
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST
Nik Khakhar is an articling student at the PPSC, and a published author in the field of criminal law. He is a recent graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Nik also holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies from the University of Toronto. He is an active mentor, moot coach, and commentator on emerging legal issues.
Nik's Instagram: @doseofnik
Nik's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nikkhakhar
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Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our law school or any past guests/future guests on our podcast.
This episode was recorded by Meg Zhang, and produced by Adam Green.
Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com
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Sarah and Meg
Interview with Mathilde Do Chi: International Food Law
Beyond the Briefcase
10/02/23 • 51 min
On this week of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts talk to Mathilde Do Chi. Mathilde practices food law, with a focus on alternative protein products, and advises clients across the world. Tune in to learn more about this niche area of law and how European law differs from Canadian law.
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Mathilde's Consultancy: veganfoodlaw.com
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This episode was recorded by Meg Zhang, and produced by Adam Green.
Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com
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Sarah and Meg
Interview with Paula Price: Self-Trust, Experiential Learning, and Legal Coaching
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09/25/23 • 64 min
On this week's episode of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts talk to Paula Price, founder of Uplevel Lawyer Coaching and creator of the Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers podcast. We discuss how to be trusting of oneself, experiential learning in law school and coaching, and creating and managing podcasts as professionals.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Uplevel Lawyer Coaching: https://uplevellawyercoaching.com/
The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers Podcast: https://thejoyfulpractice.com/podcast/
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This episode was recorded by Meg Zhang, and produced by Adam Green.
Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com
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Sarah and Meg
Interview with Hala Omar: Choosing the Right Law School for You (Osgoode Hall Law School)
Beyond the Briefcase
09/04/23 • 32 min
On this week's episode of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts talk to Hala Omar, a 3L at Osgoode Hall Law School. We candidly discuss her experience as a law student and her advice for incoming law students and hopefuls.
Hala tells you how to manage the overwhelming amount of reading, how to get a legal internship/work experience and gives us a look at her own personal journey and the reasons why she chose the JD program at Osgoode Hall Law School.
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This episode was recorded and produced by Adam Green.
Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com
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Sarah and Meg
Interview with Valerie Sedlezky: Charity Law
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04/01/24 • 42 min
On this episode of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts chat with Valerie Sedlezky, a lawyer who specializes in not-for-profit and charity law, about the importance of self-confidence in law school, articling, and writing the bar exam.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST
Valerie's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/valerie-sedlezky-b8165b197
Valerie's most recent article: https://www.torkin.com/insights/publication/the-cra-s-how-to-guide-for-charities-making-grants-to-non-qualified-donees
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Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our law school or any past guests/future guests on our podcast.
This episode was recorded by Meg Zhang, and produced by Adam Green.
Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com
See you next week,
Sarah and Meg
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How many episodes does Beyond the Briefcase have?
Beyond the Briefcase currently has 41 episodes available.
What topics does Beyond the Briefcase cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Education, Business, Law School and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Beyond the Briefcase?
The episode title 'Interview with Mathilde Do Chi: International Food Law' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Beyond the Briefcase?
The average episode length on Beyond the Briefcase is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of Beyond the Briefcase released?
Episodes of Beyond the Briefcase are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Beyond the Briefcase?
The first episode of Beyond the Briefcase was released on Aug 21, 2023.
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