Beyond the Briefcase

Navigating the Licensing Process (Ontario and New York State)

On our FIFTIETH episode of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts chat about the lawyer licensing process in Ontario and New York State. Meg talks about writing the LSO bar exams and articling process. Sarah shares her experiences navigating the many, MANY US and NY virtual and in-person exams. Your hosts are in the thick of it, but have no fear - all will be well (eventually)! Support the podcast! Follow us on our socials Instagram: @beyondthebriefcasepodcast Give us a 5-star rating and subscribe for more.  Don't hesitate to contact us if there are some topics you would like covered on the show! We would love to hear from you.  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

Interview with Celine Tsai: Going on Exchange in Law School

On this episode of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts chat with Celine Tsai, a student who went on exchange to Lund University in Sweden in her final year of law school. Celine shares her experiences navigating the (bizarrely antiquated) exchange application process, the terror of housing logistics, and the many, many fun places to visit in Europe. Support the podcast! Follow us on our socials Instagram: @beyondthebriefcasepodcast Give us a 5-star rating and subscribe for more.  Don't hesitate to contact us if there are some topics you would like covered on the show! We would love to hear from you.  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

Interview with Tharmela Ganendralingam: Articling at a Boutique Law Firm

On this episode of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts chat with Tharmela Ganendralingam, an articling student working at a boutique law firm in Downtown Toronto. Tharmela peels back the curtain on transitioning into articles and how to balance work and life. She also imparts some sage and much-needed wisdom for those finishing up law school. Support the podcast! Follow us on our socials Instagram: @beyondthebriefcasepodcast Give us a 5-star rating and subscribe for more.  Don't hesitate to contact us if there are some topics you would like covered on the show! We would love to hear from you.  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

Summer Student Experiences: Boutique

Welcome to the sixth and final episode of our summer student mini-series! In this episode, Sarah and Meg chat about their experiences working at boutique firms in Downtown Toronto. Sarah speaks about her time at an office specializing in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. Meg recounts her time at a labour/employment shop. If you're interested in learning more about the culture at boutiques, the perils of commuting, and how law schools should have an etiquette program, this episode is for you! Support the podcast! Follow us on our socials Instagram: @beyondthebriefcasepodcast Give us a 5-star rating and subscribe for more.  Don't hesitate to contact us if there are some topics you would like covered on the show! We would love to hear from you.  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

Summer Student Experiences: Full-Service

Welcome to the fifth episode of our mini-series where we canvas diverse summer student experiences in different areas of the legal profession. In this episode, Sarah and Meg chat with Amit Nehru, a 3L student at the University of Toronto who summered at a full service firm in Downtown Toronto. Amit gives us the run-down on how to keep an open mind and open heart when applying for summer positions, some top tips when commuting to work, and his experience exploring all the interconnected areas of law at a firm servicing large corporate clients.  Support the podcast! Follow us on our socials Instagram: @beyondthebriefcasepodcast Give us a 5-star rating and subscribe for more.  Don't hesitate to contact us if there are some topics you would like covered on the show! We would love to hear from you.  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