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The Admissions Committee uses the writing sample to assess your readiness for graduate-level legal research and writing. For applicants who have not previously studied law, or who have not completed university-level study in English, the writing sample is a particularly important part of the application. It is also the application… Click to Continue Reading.
Health and wellness trends may come and go, but it’s a more enduring change to the culture of the legal profession that interests Kiran Litt. Over the last four years as Osgoode Professional Development’s Student Success and Wellness Counsellor, Litt has seen evidence that conversations about mental health are becoming increasingly… Click to Continue Reading.
This is the fourth and final part of our four-part series, focusing on how to land a legal job in Canada. If you haven’t read the first three parts, we encourage you to start here: Part 1: Identifying Your Goals and Getting Licensed to Practice Law in CanadaPart 2: The… Click to Continue Reading.
Internationally trained lawyers are not one homogeneous group. They may be immigrants to Canada, international students interested in studying in Canada, or Canadians who completed their law degree outside the country. Each internationally trained lawyer brings unique academic, professional, and lived experiences that help inform their interests and goals. However,… Click to Continue Reading.
This is the third part in our four-part series. If you have not already read Part 1 – Identifying Your Goals and Getting Licensed to Practise Law in Canada, or Part 2 – The NCA Process you may want to start there. Start by Reviewing Your Assessment Before deciding which… Click to Continue Reading.
This is the second part in our four-part series. If you haven’t already read Part 1: Identifying Your Goals and Getting Licensed to Practise Law in Canada you will want to start there. In this part, we discuss the NCA process. If you prefer an audio or visual explanation, we… Click to Continue Reading.
There are two new requirements for all Internationally Trained Lawyers going through the accreditation process with the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) in Canada that came into effect on March 1, 2026. Indigenous Law and Peoples All Internationally Trained Lawyers are now required to demonstrate competence in Indigenous Law and… Click to Continue Reading.
“Should I apply?” It’s the question we hear most often. We hear it from recent graduates who are taking their first steps after law school, and from lawyers who have been practicing for ten years or more. The hesitation is understandable. For many applicants, regardless of experience, taking a step… Click to Continue Reading.
The start of a new year is often a moment to take stock of where you are professionally, and where you want to go next. For many lawyers, that reflection includes questions about skill development, specialization, and long-term career direction. But once the pace of work picks up again, even… Click to Continue Reading.
There’s no such thing as a “typical” OsgoodePD student, especially among those without a formal legal background. In fact, roughly one-third of our students across programs do not hold a law degree. That’s by design. A core part of OsgoodePD’s mission is to bring together professionals from a wide range… Click to Continue Reading.
It’s difficult to write a one-size-fits-all blog post for internationally trained lawyers, because “internationally trained lawyer” is such a broad category. And actually, that’s one of the most important insights we can offer when it comes to preparing your application. Having a law degree is just one part of your… Click to Continue Reading.