UPCOMING EVENTS:
Social Night in the City!
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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:
We are delighted to invite you to a special social networking event exclusively for current and previous NCA Candidates. This event is brought to you by Wolf Law Chambers and NCA Network, dedicated to supporting internationally trained lawyers in their journey towards becoming registered lawyers in Canada.This event presents a unique opportunity to connect with fellow candidates, expand your professional network, and gain valuable insights from seasoned legal professionals.
Want to register for our event? Click here to Register.
From Global to Local: Navigating the Ontario legal market as an Internationally-Trained Woman Lawyer
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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:
Join a moderated panel to learn how to break barriers, market your skills, and excel in the Ontario legal market as an internationally-trained lawyer. The panel will be followed by an audience Q & A.
Want to register for our event? Click here to Register.
NCA Network Presents: Annual 2022 Holiday Party
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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: It has been a while since we've seen our NCA Network followers and......we've missed you! Join us again for the holidays for a night of fun, holiday spirit, and networking!
We are proud to partner with Emond to host our annual Holiday Party this year on December 8th, 2022 at 5:30pm. Come down to the Firkin on Bay Pub, to spend a night socializing with the NCA Network team, Emond, and your fellow NCA members! See you there!
Want to register for our Holiday Party? Click here to Register.
NCA Network Presents: END OF SUMMER SOCIAL NIGHT
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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: We are happing to announce that we are holding an "End of Summer Social Night" event on August 30th, at 5:30pm. Come and join the NCA Network team for an evening of networking and fun!
Want to register for our End of Summer Social Night? Click here to Register.
NCA Network Roundtable Event
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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.
Holiday Pub Night
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When: Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 at 8pm EST
Price: $5 General Admission
About the Mentor: We are happy to invite all NCA Network Members to join us at our Holiday Pub Night! Join us on Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 at 8pm at the Firkin on By Street Pub, for a night of fun and networking!
Admission covers entrance and entrance of your name ino a raffle for the prize of a ticket to the SNOW MAGIC Drive Thru Art Exhibit (worth $60).
COVID restrictions set by the Government of Ontario will be followed. Event is restricted to NCA Network members.
Want to join us at our Christmas Party? Click here to Register.
Coffee Chat with Thelma Zindoga, Commercial Litigation and Employment Lawyer
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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.
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PAST EVENTS - THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
A SHOT OF LIFE CANADA – An exclusive podcast for Internationally Trained Lawyers
By Anton Haswell
Anton Haswell is the curator of the novel podcast for Internationally Trained Lawyers. Anton obtained his undergrad degree from the University of Toronto and then he received LLB degree in 2016 from the University of Law, UK. Anton is passionate about working in higher education specifically relating to Internationally trained lawyers pursuing accreditation in Canada. Anton realised that ITL’s have unique experiences and valuable insights to offer to ‘the next generation’. Thus, came about this platform “A Shot of Life Canada” with the sole focus to benefit current, past and future internationally trained lawyers in Canada.
In an exclusive chat with the NCA Network, Anton talks about his vision for the podcast exclusively created for ITL’s.
Want to read Anton's Blog post? Click here!
Coffee Chat with Dr. James Luta, Managing Partner of Immigration and Law Group
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When: June 1st, 2021
Areas of Law: Managing Partner of Immigration and Law Group
About the Mentor: James is a renowned Immigration and minority rights lawyer with a Doctorate in human and group rights. He is currently the national Chairperson of the Canadian Bar International Students’ Association, he has been the Vice president of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (BC Chapter) and Chief Legal Officer of the Canadian Assisted Travel Society. James Luta has advocated for refugees, children, women, migrants and acid attack victims; g His specialty is Immigration law focusing on European and North American Immigration. James is presently focusing on Canadian Immigration Law and Citizenship by Investment.
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
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
NCA Network is excited to bring you a new informative online event: Preparing for Bar Exams – Presented by Darren Smith at Emond Exam Prep!
Join us on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 5PM EST to hear our host Darren Smith (Business & Product Manager, Emond Exam Prep and Law School) help prepare you for everything bar exam related and offer you useful tips on how to succeed! You will also have an opportunity to have your questions answered in our Q&A session.
Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity!
Want to register? Click Here!
A Conversation on Diversity
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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
Coffee Break with Blakes
Want to know more about Blakes while still social distancing? Curious about Blake's student programs? Interested in learning more about life on Bay Street? Than join 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 8, 2020 at 1:00pm EST and tune in from wherever you are, anywhere in the world!
NCA Network: A Conversation on Diversity (POSTPONED)
Join NCA Network for our second annual “A Conversation on Diversity”! 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. Networking reception to follow; light food and drink will be provided.
Speakers:
Opening Remarks by Kim Gale, Principal at Gale Law, President and Co-Founder of NCA Network
Moderated by Mahwash W. Khan, LawPRO Communications Counsel and Chair, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group
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
This event is open to all lawyers, articling students, law students and NCA candidates.
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
Please join us December 6th for drinks and networking at Dublin Calling. We will be there at 6:30pm, so stop by, say hi, and meet other NCA students or Alumni!
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!
We are excited to present NCA: Licence to Lawyer on September 24th, 2019. This exciting event will feature Deborah Wolfe, Executive Director of the NCA, as well as Lisa Del Col and Claire Hepburn of the LSO. NCA Network members will have the opportunity to learn all about NCA licensing, exams, and hear from a fellow student about the journey to becoming a lawyer. A networking segment will follow the presentation. Don't miss this valuable opportunity!
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.
NCA: Licence to Lawyer
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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.
Coffee Chat with Yanique Russell
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.
Coffee Chat with Karen Sequeria, Real Estate, Wills & Estates, and Corporate Lawyer
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When: September 1st, 2021 at 1pm EST
Areas of Law: Real Estate, Wills & Estates, Corporate
About the Mentor: Karen completed her JD in Mumbai and practiced as a lawyer for six years in India. She is also qualified as a Solicitor with the Bombay Incorporated Law Society. She successfully completed her NCA examinations in 2017 and works as an associate lawyer specializing in real estate, wills & estates and corporate with Agro Zaffiro LLP in Hamilton, Ontario.
Want to join our mentor Karen in the coffee chat? Click here to Register.
Summer Pub Night
Join us!
Join NCA Network at Firkin on Harbour for networking and drinks. Meet and mingle with fellow NCA students, grads and alumni. The event will take place on the patio, weather permitting. Members and non-members invited!
Date & Time: Thursday, August 15th at 6:30 PM
Location: 10 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1R4
SOLD OUT! LexisNexis Legal Research
One day only!
Maximize Your research skills!
Join NCA Network & LexisNexis at the Toronto Lawyers Association for a lesson on maximising your legal research skills using Lexis Advance Quicklaw. Bring your laptop and be ready to learn and meet fellow NCA students/ lawyers.
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.
Location: Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA Boardroom, 2nd Floor, 361 University Avenue Court House)
Osgoode's Internationally Trained Lawyers Day - June 12th
NCA Network members get 10% off ticket prices using the promo code ITL-10!
Join us on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 for Osgoode’s Internationally Trained Lawyers Day (OITLD) —a must-attend learning and networking event for internationally trained lawyers in Toronto.
Register and more information at: http://bit.ly/2ZKscuM
Ask Me Anything Osgoode Event: Insta Live June 3rd
Join NCA Network for its THIRD Instagram live event - Everything Osgoode!
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
Join NCA Network for its second Request Live Event - All about the Law Practice Program!
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
Join NCA Network for its launch event in partnership with TLA on March 21st at 5:30 p.m.
NCA Network is a networking group for internationally educated lawyers and students. We are a group focused on diversity and inclusion and our honoured speakers, as champions of EDI in the legal profession, will address this topic in an enlightening manner.
This event is eligible for 40 minutes of EDI Professionalism CPD and open to all lawyers, NCA candidates, and students!
Our speakers for the evening are:
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
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Speakers
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Networking Reception
Courthouse Library, 361 University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Rotunda, Toronto
CPD Hours: 40 mins of EDI Professionalism
361 University Avenue
Courthouse Library, 2nd Floor, Rotunda
Toronto, Ontario M5G 3T1
Canada
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 
ncanetwork
At 6:30pm EST insta us your burning questions and we will answer them on insta live!
