I genuinely have no clue yet and I’m curious how people knew. Was it a class, a clinic, an internship, a mentor, lifestyle considerations, money, personality fit, etc.? How would you advise that I figure this out!
Also, if you thought you wanted one area and ended up somewhere completely different, I’d love to hear that too.
Especially mistakes that seem harmless at the time but hurt later during recruiting/articling. Doesn’t just have to be 1L!
Grades? Networking? Clinic experience? Personality? School reputation? I’d love honest answers because online advice feels all over the place.
Or things you wish you knew if you could go back in time? Anything I should get on asap when starting 1L?
Incoming 1L here — what’s one thing you wish you knew before starting Canadian law school that nobody tells you?
Could be academic, social, recruiting, networking, mental health, finances, literally anything!
Doesn’t have to be big law! but I was curious as to how much of a difference your job experience before starting law school made in the job hunting process? I’m fresh out of undergrad and have some internships in research/ non profit work but was leaning towards corporate work? My undergraduate degree was also in a social science unrelated to business or political science in any capacity.
Just wanted to hear your thoughts! is it mainly down to your 1L (and subsequent year’s) grades? And are KJD students at a disadvantage? Would particularly love to hear from those of you that are now in the position to hire your own students!! thank you and sorry if this is a silly question 😅 incoming 1L with a lot of questions
hi! would any female lawyers / law students have any advice on wardrobe essentials for law school/ law things I should keep an eye out for as an incoming 1L? I thrift a lot so having a list would be nice so I can mentally keep note of what to look for!
I would also appreciate any store recommendations or suits you particularly like.
Also, what did you typically wear to class? Is the whole American concept of wearing business casual to law school a Canadian concept as well?
Thanks!
Okay I’m nervous to post in this sub because people can be mean but I’m an incoming 1L at a low ranked Canadian law and school and clearly need my grades to carry me through to any worthwhile job and I’m so nervous about how I should study/ prepare or habits I should have from the get go to do well in my 1L year. I understand this can be subjective and depends on the person but I would appreciate any and all advice you may have - tips ro do well; thinks to avoid, resources you recommend. Anything at all! Thank you in advance
Edit : thank you all for the advice!! I wrote this on an anxious walk just now and didn’t expect to get such amazing insights :) if you’re comfortable with doing so, I’d also appreciate hearing what schools you went to!
Could anyone share their experiences travelling during law school? Or any international opportunities you were able to explore such as extensions? Would love to get some insights
Anything you wish you knew back then? and any wisdom you’d like to share 😊 whether it’s budgeting or investing or anything that would’ve been nice to know
Is this a thing or are they digital for the most part
Hi, I’m an incoming 1L and would love some advice on things you wish you knew getting into these roles / what you would do differently if you could go back in time. Thank you ❤️
I will hopefully be starting my 1L year in the fall (somewhat undecided on the type of law that I would like to practice) and would love any tips or advice from practicing lawyers that you wish you knew before starting 1L ❤️
When does mosaic finally say you can graduate lol it’s been eligible to graduate for so long now and I do have one course left to get a grade back for in order to meet my elective requirements so does anyone know when that usually happens by because this is killintmme to wait for
* would love to hear from people that completed the process ❤️