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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.
Applying to a graduate law program as a non-legal professional might feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. The Admissions Committee regularly reviews applications from professionals across a wide range of industries and backgrounds. What we’re looking for is how you’ve encountered legal concepts in your work and how… Click to Continue Reading.
If you’re an international student thinking about applying for a graduate diploma or an LLM in Canada, you may be wondering: Should I apply for the Fall or Winter intake? With overlapping application timelines, you might feel unsure about when to apply – but it all comes down to what… Click to Continue Reading.
Insight/TipsTips for International Students: Applying for a Graduate Diploma or an LLM in Canada
As I reflect on 2022, what strikes me is how uneven the experience of time passing, or time passages, is. Time can crawl or stand still. And then suddenly, we’re propelled into a future that we barely understand. And repeat. Earlier this year, Luke Heald, OsgoodePD’s Manager of International Programs,… Click to Continue Reading.
As a student of Osgoode’s Professional LLM programs, you’ll build and grow a network that lasts a lifetime. But how exactly does this happen? For one cohort of the Dispute Resolution LLM, it meant finding ways to reconnect after completing most of their degree online. They were an unlikely group… Click to Continue Reading.
More than ever before, Human Resources professionals need a solid understanding of the many laws and procedures governing the employment relationship and the legal risks that can arise in the workplace. Failure to follow the rules and to anticipate and properly manage risk can result in serious financial and reputational… Click to Continue Reading.
The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) is a diverse coalition of Asian Canadian legal professionals who promote equity, justice and opportunity for Asian Canadian legal professionals. Osgoode Professional Development is a proud sponsor of FACL Ontario’s annual Conference and Gala. Many of our students and alumni were in attendance… Click to Continue Reading.
Insight/TipsInsights from the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) Annual Conference
Many legal employers are gearing up for a busy articling recruitment season this summer. If you’re hiring this year, you’ll likely see a large number of applicants for roles in your organization. So, you’ve got quantity… but what about quality? Specifically, are you seeing the qualities in applicants that would… Click to Continue Reading.
David Thomas is a program lawyer at Osgoode Professional Development (OsgoodePD). David grew up in a small village in Wales, received an education in Nottingham, England and ended up practising law in Toronto, Canada. Here is his journey in his own words. I studied law at Nottingham Trent University in… Click to Continue Reading.
Long before anyone had heard of COVID-19, OsgoodePD was bringing Professional LLMs into students’ homes. In the last two decades, we have helped hundreds of people complete their studies via videoconferencing technology in places as far flung as the Cayman Islands, a Saskatchewan farm, rural Italy, and the mountains of… Click to Continue Reading.
Insight/TipsOsgoodePD Looks to the Future as it Builds on its Historical Strength in Online Learning