NCA Network: Legally Abroad

It’s here. Our much awaited podcast, Legally Abroad, is now available! Follow and listen along to our new podcast, featuring a new guest on each episode, as we explore the path of an NCA candidate! From networking, to the interview process, to balancing personal vs. NCA student goals, we’ll cover it all!
Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

What is "Legally Abroad" about?

So you’re looking to become a lawyer in Canada and get some Canadian experience? You’ve come to the right place! Hosted by Kim Gale and Sam Allan, we talk to NCA lawyers, industry experts, and leaders in the community to give you tips on how to navigate the process (and assure you that it really is all going to be okay). Kim founded NCA Network in 2018 and Sam was right there with her when it all began. We’ll chat about networking, how to build your portfolio, transitioning to your career after law school, and more. This is a NCA Network podcast. Join us on this legal adventure!

AVAILABLE EPISODES

EPISODE 10: "NCA PROCESS WITH DEBORAH WOLFE"

Join us with Deborah Wolfe, Executive Director of the National Committee on Accreditation where she maps out the whole NCA process.

How does the accreditation system work? What subjects do you need to become a lawyer? Are you coming from a non-common law jurisdiction?

We get answers and much more from Deborah to help you truly understand what NCA does and how it is crucial for your legal journey in Canada!

EPISODE 9: "MANAGING UP-A TEAM OF EQUALS"

Join us as we talk with Gina Alexandris and Sandra Bekhor about a refreshing subject that is almost never talked about amongst the legal community i.e ” Management” . It isn’t just a subject of interest for the MBAs but also relevant to us as lawyers when we show up at work as an employer, employee, a subordinate or a co- worker. We have the power to manage those around us to make us an invaluable part of the team and a rockstar lawyer. In this episode, we speak about how you can improve your performance at work and ensure professional growth at your workplace.

EPISODE 8: "LAW AND ORDER: STARTING A CRIMINAL LAW PRACTICE"

Join us as we sit with James D. Gilbert and discuss how he pivoted from an established career in sales and left his articling with one month left to go into criminal law and eventually build a practice as criminal defence lawyer. His story will serve as inspiration for many students and new calls who are interested in criminal law or pivoting practice areas after articling.

EPISODE 7: "LICENSING IN ONTARIO: A CHAT WITH THE LSO"

Back to basics! Are you considering starting your licensing journey in Ontario? Or are you already registered but want to know more how the entire process works? We sit down with Gina Haros and Peninah Brickman at the Law Society of Ontario to walk you through the licensing process: when and how to start the application, what steps to follow to be eligible to take the barrister and solicitor examinations, and how to overcome challenges that come along during your path into the legal profession

EPISODE 6: "BARRISTER VS. SOLICITOR: ADRENALINE RUSH OR HAPPY LAW?"

Are you exploring which career path to choose and what to expect in real life practice? Did you want to focus on an area but not sure which one? Which one is right for you and where to start? We sit down with Barrister: Christopher Salazar and Solicitor: Christopher Schultz to chat about these questions for you and much more!

EPISODE 5: TIPS ON HOW TO LAND AN ARTICLING JOB AT A TOP-TIER FIRM

Grab your coffee and join our discussion with Mehak Suri, an articling student at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg to learn more about her journey to Canada and meticulous networking skills to land a job at a Bay Street law firm. Mehak shares great tips and advice for those who aspire to make the next big move in their legal career and make Canada their new jurisdiction to practice.

EPISODE 4: RESILIENCE- HOW TO HANDLE THE UPS AND DOWNS

On this episode, join us as we embark on an almost spiritual journey with newly called lawyer Ian Andrew Amirthanathan to learn more about his life and professional experience of handling the impact of mental health challenges. Ian speaks of his not so easy path into the legal profession as an NCA student, struggles of building a business as a solo practitioner in the middle of the COVID pandemic, as well as “honesty, empathy and faith” as a unique formula to heal and overcome the mental health toll of the modern day legal profession

EPISODE 3: HIRE ME

On this episode, Michael Tam explains how to create a perfect fit resume and appealing cover letter. With a dedicated passion in career development and decade long experience in the field, Michael shares valuable tips even practicing lawyers can benefit from. Ready to perfect your resume & cover letter? Stay tuned as Michael reviews Kim’s and Sam’s resumes live and provides feedback on the spot.

EPISODE 2: TAKE THE PLUNGE, MOVE AND KEEP YOUR PRACTICE

Alicia Windsor took the plunge and moved to Toronto but kept her freelance lawyer gig and continued drafting and advising lawyers in Florida, USA. Alicia empowers us to think outside the box with our legal careers and shares the trials and tribulations of her career thus far. Alicia reminds us to remain confident and that your experience matters.

EPISODE 1: FOCUS ON NETWORKING

Joan Rataic-Lang joins Kim and Sam to provide tips on networking in-person and virtually. Joan tells us what the Toronto Lawyers Association has in store for this upcoming, post-pandemic, event season. She also gives an insider scoop on how to network and how to be successful at it.
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