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Keeping an open mind is the key to adapting as a newcomer to Canada’s legal community, according to Christianah Adeyemi. And she should know: the internationally-trained lawyer is licensed in Nigeria, but had never set foot in Canada before arriving to enrol in Osgoode’s Professional LLM in International Business Law… Click to Continue Reading.
The journey to practicing law in Canada is unique for every ITL. This was a key theme for the speakers at our 8th annual Osgoode’s Internationally Trained Lawyers Day, held on May 25, 2022. We’ve compiled seven inspirational quotes and tips from the event that are sure to encourage and… Click to Continue Reading.
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Armando D’Andrea, a lawyer at Legal Aid Ontario and alumnus of Osgoode’s Professional LLM in Criminal Law and Procedure, to discuss with him how he got to where he is today in his professional journey. Tell us about yourself and what you… Click to Continue Reading.
On Friday, June 17, 2022, convocation was back with a bang at Osgoode Professional Development (OsgoodePD) as we honoured the graduating class of 2022 at our first in-person ceremony in two years! The excitement and energy were palpable as graduates celebrated their achievements with their families, friends and faculty at… Click to Continue Reading.
Trevor C.W. Farrow never planned to be a lawyer. As a young student, he had no ambitions to go to law school and hadn’t considered what a career in law would look like. But now, Farrow is an esteemed professor and an Associate Dean at Osgoode Hall Law School. He… 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.
On June 15th, 2022 we celebrated the Ontario Human Rights Code turning 60! The Ontario Human Rights Code was established in 1962 to recognize the dignity and worth of every individual, where every person can enjoy equal rights and opportunities without discrimination. To commemorate the anniversary, we asked the faculty… Click to Continue Reading.
In 2007, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada was established to facilitate reconciliation between Indigenous communities and all Canadians. In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released 94 “calls to action” to help this reconciliation process progress. Among the 94 recommendations, two will stand out to law professionals today.… 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
In recent years, the Canadian construction industry has undergone a period of tremendous and dynamic growth, resulting in new challenges, new processes and general “growing pains” for industry professionals and the lawyers that represent them. To better understand these new challenges and how the industry is overcoming them, I recently… Click to Continue Reading.
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.