Past Events
HOLIDAY PUB NIGHT
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
At The Lodge on Queen (251 Queen St. W)!
A Networking Event for ITLs and NCA Candidates
– Meet mentors from some of the GTA’s top law firms
-Enjoy a relaxed, casual atmosphere filled with good conversation, great company, and some holiday cheer!
– Chat with program representatives to learn everything about the NCA process.
CAREER & NETWORKING SUMMIT
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
At the Ontario Bar Association Conference Centre (20 Toronto Street)
A full-day conference for Internationally Trained Lawyers
Highlights of the day include:
– Meet mentors from some of the GTA’s top law firms
– Connect with program representatives and learn all there is to know about the accreditation process
– Learn about the tools and services available to support you
– Network with ITL’s at all stages of the accreditation process
A speed networking event
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SAVE THE DATE!
When: December 7th, 2023 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Price: $5 - In Advance / $10 - At the Door
Where: 1075 Bay St., Torontao, ON M5B 2B2
About the event:
Network followers and…. we’ve missed you! Join us
again for the holidays for a night of fun, holiday
spirit, and networking!
SAVE THE DATE!
When: August 3rd, 2023 at 5:30pm
Price: $5
Where: 1075 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5B 2B2
About the event:
Want to register for our event? Click here to Register.
SAVE THE DATE!
When: June 22nd, 2023 at 5:30pm- 10:30pm Price: $5
Where: Oxford Tower, Suite No. 2929, 130 Adelaide St. W., Toronto, ON M5H 3P5
About the event:
Want to register for our event? Click here to Register.
SAVE THE DATE!
When: June 1st, 2023 at 5:30pm- 7:30pm
Price: FREE for WLAO or NCA NETWORK members / $20 for non-members
Where: Dentons, 77 King St West, Suite 400, Toronto, ON M5K 0A1
About the event:
Want to register for our event? Click here to Register.
SAVE THE DATE!
When: December 8th, 2022 at 5:30pm
Price: $10 General Admission
Where: Firkin on Bay, 1075 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5B 2B2
About the event:
Want to register for our Holiday Party? Click here to Register.
SAVE THE DATE!
When: Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 at 5:30pm
Price: $5 General Admission
Where: Firkin on Bay, 1075 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5B 2B2
About the event:
Want to register for our End of Summer Social Night? Click here to Register.
SAVE THE DATE!
When: Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 5:30pm- 7:30pm EST
Price: $5 General Admission
About the event:
We are happy to announce that we are holding a “NCA Roundtable Event” on May 17th, 2022 at 5:30-7:30pm EST! Join our panel of NCA lawyers in this in-person break-out session event. Listen, ask, and learn from our 5 invited lawyers who have navigated through the NCA process and are practicing in different areas.
Want to join us at our roundtable event? Click here to Register.
SAVE THE DATE!
When: Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 at 8pm EST
Price: $5 General Admission
About the event:
We are happy to announce that we are holding a “NCA Roundtable Event” on May 17th, 2022 at 5:30-7:30pm EST! Join our panel of NCA lawyers in this in-person break-out session event. Listen, ask, and learn from our 5 invited lawyers who have navigated through the NCA process and are practicing in different areas.
Want to join us at our Christmas Party? Click here to Register.
SAVE THE DATE!
When: September 29th, 2021 at 12pm EST
Areas of Law: Commercial Litigation and Employment
About the Mentor: Thelma is a lawyer practicing in the areas of commercial/civil litigation and employment law. As a woman of colour she is a huge advocate for anti-racism, and diversity + inclusion, not only in the workplace, but in society and the community. She represented Canada through United Nations Association–Canada International Development and Diplomacy Internship Programme (UNAC IDDIP) as one other organization’s Junior Professional Consultants.
Want to join our mentor Thelma in the coffee chat? Click here to Register.
PAST EVENTS - THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
A SHOT OF LIFE CANADA – An exclusive podcast for Internationally Trained Lawyers
By Anton Haswell
Want to read Anton’s Blog post? Click here!
Want to join our mentor Dr.Luta in the coffee chat? Click here to Register.
Preparing For Bar Exams: Presented by Darren Smith from Emond Exam
Prep
Want to register? Click Here!
A Conversation on Diversity
We are excited to present NCA: A Conversation on Diversity on Thursday, September 17, 2020. We will have a panel discussion with four internationally trained lawyers from different countries, who will share their experiences getting qualified and finding work in Canada. We look forward to having an engaging, enlightening discussion on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 17, 2020 5:00PM-7:00PM
Location: Zoom Meeting
Cost: $10
Coffee Break with Blakes
Date & Time: Monday, August 24, 2020 at 3:00PM and Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 3:30PM
Location: Zoom Meeting
RSVP to: Kyle.Elliott@blakes.com
Instagram Live with FLSC & Ryerson LPP
Join NCA Network for another FREE Instagram Live event on April 22! This time, Deborah Wolfe of the NCA/FLSC will give us an update on how the current climate is affecting the accreditation process, and Gina Alexandris of the Ryerson Law Practice Program will chat about the LPP process and what it has to offer to NCA students.
Mark your calendars for April 22, 2020 at 1:00pm EST and tune in from wherever you are, anywhere in the world!
Instagram Live with TLA & LexisNexis
Join NCA Network for our FREE live event with the Toronto Lawyers Association and LexisNexis! Tune in on Instagram Live to hear all about the important services and products these great organizations offer to lawyers and students. You will also have an opportunity to get your questions answered.
Mark your calendars for April 22, 2020 at 1:00pm EST and tune in from wherever you are, anywhere in the world!
NCA Network: A Conversation on Diversity (POSTPONED)
Speakers:
Panelists:
Safiya Adenekan (Nigeria) – Legal Counsel, Capital One Luis Chacin (Venezuela) – Associate, Carters Professional
Corporation
Bruna Kalinoski (Brazil) – Associate, McCarthy Tétrault
Valarie Matthews (USA) – Associate, Martha McCarthy & Company LLP
Date & Time: TBD
Location: TLA Lawyer’s Lounge, 361 University Ave., Courthouse Library, 2nd Floor, Rotunda, Toronto, ON
CPD: 60 minutes of EDI Professionalism
Cost: $20
Holiday Pub Night
Date & Time: Friday December 6th, 2019 at 6:30pm
Location: 250 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1X6
NCA: Licence to Lawyer
Limited tickets remaining!
Date & Time: Tuesday September 24th at 5:30PM
Location: 2700-250 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2L7 (The Advocates’ Society)
Click here to get your ticket!
Managing Your Practice in the time of COVID-19 by LawPro
NCA Network, TLA and LawPro bring you a timely and informative webinar: Managing Your Practice in the time of COVID-19. Join us on May 13 at 1:00 to hear Juda Strawczynski (Director, practicePRO) discuss the following topics:
- An introduction to LAWPRO
- Knowing your risks and tips to reduce them
- Moving to practice at home
- Video conferencing
- Tips for the long run
- Resources
This live, interactive webinar will be hosted via Zoom and registration is required. Attendees will receive 60 minutes of professionalism CPD and can claim a $50 Risk Management Credit to be applied to their LawPro premiums in 2021.
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Format: Webinar via Zoom (link in confirmation e-mail)
Cost: FREE
Click here to register.
SAVE THE DATE!
We are excited to present NCA: Licence to Lawyer on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at 4:30PM. This exciting event will feature several speakers including Deborah Wolfe, Executive Director of the NCA. NCA Network members will have the opportunity to learn all about the NCA process, lawyer licensing and exams. A networking segment will follow the presentation. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity!
$5.00 ticket. Click here to Register.
When: January 15, 2021 from noon to 1PM
Areas of Law: Corporate Law
About the Mentor: Yanique Russel is an articling student at a corporate law firm. An Internationally trained lawyer, she completed her LLB with the University of London through distance learning. As such, the NCA assigned her 8 courses and 2 years of in person law school. She fulfilled these requirements through the Canadian Common Law & International Business Law LLMs at Osgoode Hall. Yanique looks forward to guiding candidates with their NCA process.
When: January 15, 2021 from noon to 1PM
Areas of Law: Corporate Law
About the Mentor: Yanique Russel is an articling student at a corporate law firm. An Internationally trained lawyer, she completed her LLB with the University of London through distance learning. As such, the NCA assigned her 8 courses and 2 years of in person law school. She fulfilled these requirements through the Canadian Common Law & International Business Law LLMs at Osgoode Hall. Yanique looks forward to guiding candidates with their NCA process.
Want to join our mentor Karen in the coffee chat? Click here to Register.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 15th at 6:30 PM
Location: 10 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1R4
Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Space for these events is limited and registration is mandatory. Please purchase tickets on TLA’s website using the links below.
Date & Time:
July 24th at 12:00 p.m. Purchase tickets here: https://tlaonline.ca/viewEvent.htmlno_header=true&productId=6310
Location: Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA Boardroom, 2nd Floor, 361 University Avenue Court House)
Cost: 10$ (HST included)
What to bring: Your fully charged laptop & pen and notepad for additional notes
Osgoode's Internationally Trained Lawyers Day - June 12th
Register and more information at: http://bit.ly/2ZKscuM
Ask Me Anything Osgoode Event: Insta Live June 3rd
Just how we always do them, come onto instagram @NCANetwork June 3rd at 6pm to join the conversation to ask about Osgoode LLM programs and more!
Make sure to come with questions or send them to info@ncanetwork.com beforehand!
Ask Me Anything LPP Event: Insta Live May 1st
Tune into Instagram @NCANetwork May 1st at 6:00pm ET for our sit down with Assistant Director, André Bacchus and LPP Candidates. Make sure to come with questions or send them to info@ncanetwork.com beforehand!
Check out more about the program here: http://www.lpp.ryerson.ca/
NCA Network Launch Event: A Conversation on Diversity
The Honourable Justice Julie A. Thorburn, Superior Court of Justice
Isfahan Merali, Tribunal Counsel at Consent & Capacity Board and Bencher, Toronto Region, The Law Society of Ontario
Atrisha Lewis, Associate at McCarthy Tétrault LLP and Bencher Candidate, Toronto Region, The Society of Ontario
Moderated by Kim Gale, Co-Founder of NCA Network and Principal & Lawyer at Gale Law
Networking reception to follow.
Tickets are $20.00 and pre-registration is required. TLA events are always popular, so please be sure to register early! Tickets will not be available at the door.
Register today: https://www.tlaonline.ca/event/NCANetwork
Thursday, March 21, 2019
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Registration
Celebrate the end of January Exams!
CELEBRATE THE END OF EXAMS WITH YOUR NCA CLASSMATES
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 AT 8:00PM
Meet at a Dublin Calling to celebrate the end of exams. Bring a friend and leave the books behind.
Ask Me Anything Event
Q&A INSTA LIVE EVENT WITH SAM AND KIM AND SPECIAL GUEST
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT 6:30PM
We are going to be live on instagram logoncanetwork
