Leading Questions is a web series that explores everyday legal issues, hot topics in business and professional development, and more. In these Student Edition specials, Megan Mah, Julia Sydorenko and Kayla Theeuwen, members of WeirFoulds Women, sit down with previous articling and summer students who share their top tips in succeeding.
Episode 6: Master your Zoom Interviews!
In this episode, we are joined by three of our 2020-2021 Articling Students – Dana Kriszenfeld, Janice Philteos, and Nevethan Balendra to answer law students’ burning questions about how to best prepare for the upcoming OCI recruit, including networking tips, preparing for your interviews, and how to set yourself apart as an applicant.
Episode 7: Putting Your Best (Virtual) Self Forward in Zoom Interviews!
In this episode of Leading Questions, we are joined by three of our 2020-2021 Articling Students – Abby Benattar, Nofil Nadeem, and Kiran Waterhouse, who discuss how to navigate the brave new world of Zoom interviews. The students provide advice on how to set up a professional background, adjust your camera and lighting, and dress for Zoom success.
Episode 8: Top Tips for Succeeding as a Summer Student, Part I
In this Student Edition – Part 1, Megan Mah is joined by two of our 2021-2022 Articling Students – Cassandra Chaloux and Craig Harasymchuk, who share their top tips in succeeding as a summer student.
Episode 9: Top Tips for Succeeding as a Summer Student, Part II
In this Student Edition – Part 2, Julia Sydorenko is joined by two of our 2021-2022 Articling Students – Alfred Pepushaj and Emma Brown, who share their top tips in succeeding as a summer student.
Episode 10: Top Tips for Succeeding as a Summer Student, Part III
In this Student Edition – Part 3, Kayla Theeuwen is joined by two of our 2021-2022 Articling Students – Kristen Robertson and Baldon Mitchell, who share their top tips in succeeding as a summer student.
Episode 11: Top Tips for Students Preparing for Virtual In-Firm Interviews
In this Student Edition, Megan Mah and Kayla Theeuwen are joined by four of our amazing 2021 Summer Law Students, Jordan Crocker, Dalal Hjjih, Taiwo Onabolu and Rapti Ratnayake. Jordan, Dalal, Taiwo and Rapti took part – and succeeded! – in the first fully virtual law firm recruitment process earlier this year. They share their top tips for preparing for virtual in-firm interviews, including how to research firms and develop insightful questions to ask interviewers.
Episode 12: Top Tips for Students on Succeeding during Virtual In-Firm Interviews, and What to Do Post-interview
In this Student Edition, Megan Mah and Julia Sydorenko are joined by two of our fantastic 2021 Summer Law Students, Gavin Fior and Amir Sodagar. Gavin and Amir were successful during the first fully virtual law firm recruitment process earlier this year. They share their top tips for success during virtual in-firm interviews, as well as some post-interview considerations, including whether to send thank-you e-mails and how to manage your time when scheduling follow-up interviews.
Episode 13: What They Wished They Knew About the Interview Process
In this Student Edition, Megan and Kayla are joined by three of our amazing 2022/2023 Articling Students, Taiwo Onabolu, Shadé Edwards and Jordan Crocker. They discuss what they wished they knew about preparing for the in-firm interview process.
Episode 14: What They Wished They Knew About Post Interview Logistics
In this Student Edition, Megan and Kayla are joined by two of our incredible 2022/2023 Articling Students, Kelin Algayer and Amir Sodagar. They discuss what they wished they knew about post in-firm interview logistics.
Episode 15: What They Wished They Knew About Post Interview Logistics
In this Student Edition, Megan and Kayla are joined by three of our fantastic 2022/2023 Articling Students, Gavin Fior, Dalal Hjjih, and Rapti Ratnayake. They discuss what they wished they knew about preparing for their summer student experience.
Episode 16: In-Firm Interviews
In this episode, Kayla and Megan speak with Associate Talia Rotman and WeirFoulds’ Director of Legal Talent, Ellen Dalicandro, about how to navigate the in-person, in-firm interview process.
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