ADAPTING TO A NEW HOME – AN ITL’s STORY
November 08, 2020 It was August 31st 2018, around 6.30 am, when I woke up and checked my phone (well, who doesn’t? That’s the first thing you do, right?) and I saw an email from the University of Toronto (UofT) with the subject line “GPLLM Admissions Decision – Congratulations!”. That was when it hit me […]
Ontario ITLs can complete their articles nationally or internationally
By Farukh A. Bhatti | August 9, 2020 | Two years after returning from the UK, I learned that I was eligible to complete the LSO’s articling requirements with a U.S. immigration practice.
The Importance of Mentorship
By Tahira Mawji | July 21, 2020 The summer before leaving for law school I volunteered at a non-profit legal organization to get a brief introduction into the legal world. Because the organization was short staffed, my role was multifaceted. It comprised of various administrative duties such as setting up appointments for lawyers to provide […]
MY NCA JOURNEY – FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO CANADA
The past 18 months has been quite challenging, an eye-opener but most of all it has shaped the person I am and the person I am becoming. I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would end up in Canada living 8304 miles (13,330km) away from my family and friends. Having the privilege to […]
Building a Resilient Practice
Global Lawyers of Canada (Ontario Chapter) and LAWPRO will be hosting an interactive chat on building a resilient professional practice. Join us for a virtual interactive chat to learn tips for your practice niche, running a small law firm and pivoting your practice in response to personal and professional demands. Date: June 22, 2020 Time: […]
GLC Members’ Connect and Information Session
Join us for a members’ connect event featuring conversations on: -Changes to the Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP). -Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic. -Networking and Legal Practice Post COVID-19 – Q&A Sessions with Guest Speakers Guest Speakers: Dr. Kara Mitchelmore – CEO, Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED) Dr. Tito Daodu – Surgeon – Alberta […]
Beginning Again: My Licensing Journey Chronicles.
It all seemed like yesterday when I was finishing up my NCA exams and looking forward to the start of my Human Resources Certificate course at the Chiu School of Business, Bow Valley College, Calgary AB. I get asked a lot, why HR? For me, it was the fastest way to learn about the legislative […]
ON PASSING THE ONTARIO BARRISTER’S EXAMINATION – AN ITL’S ACCOUNT.
I was up by 3:00 am on the 3rd of March 2020 , restless and counting down. I could no longer read, I just wanted to be done with the exam. I was so nervous that I could not drive, I asked my brother, Ade to drive me to the Examination Center and take a […]
Tales of Flawed Disclosure: The Importance of the FDD Certificate
By: Sam Khajeei & Kenny Okunola | February 26, 2020 The recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the Court) in the case of 2483038 Ontario Inc. v. 2082100 Ontario Inc. (2020 ONSC 475) (the Fit for Life Decision) highlights the importance of ensuring the delivery of a compliant franchise disclosure document […]
DEFAULT DEFERENCE TO ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS – THE NEW ERA OF REVIEW STANDARDS
By: Sam Khajeei & Kenny Okunola | January 7, 2020 Background Judicial review involves a process by which a court is asked to review a ruling made by an administrative tribunal in Canada (a Tribunal). Tribunals include the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, the Trademarks Opposition Board […]
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