Osgoode's Pro Bono Podcast
Summary: Osgoode Law School student volunteers venture out into the world of law with microphones in hand. They bring light pressing and current issues in the law by talking to amazing and gracious guests each week.
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Podcasts:
Are emojis recognized by the law? Can they be admitted into court as evidence? Who interprets emojis? Tune in as Silas Lee and Victor Turcanu interview Osgoode’s Professor Elizabeth Kirley on the exciting developments of “emoji law”. The content of this episode is intended as legal information NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice please consult with a lawyer.
Where and how exactly do lawyers and law students learn about ethics? In this episode, Silas Lee interviews 3L students Kristopher Kinsinger and Kenny Hildebrand about their perspective and personal experiences in legal ethics. The content of this episode is intended as legal information, NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice please consult with a lawyer.
Nasra and Oliver sit down with Professor Richard Haigh to discuss the Notwithstanding Clause, our Charter Rights, and what the heck happened with Toronto City Council. The content of this episode is intended as legal information NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice please consult with a lawyer.
Ethan Radomski sits down with members of Innocence Canada, Stephanie Nowak and Bhavan Sodhi to discuss wrongful convictions and some of the current problems facing Canada's criminal justice system. To learn more about the wonderful work done by Innocence Canada in solving wrongful convictions, visit their website at www.innocencecanada.com. The content of this episode is intended as legal information NOT legal advice. If you need legal assistance, please consult with a lawyer.
Randy Ramoodit sits down with Victor Martins, Shayyan Malik and Samiyyah Ganga to speak about their tips and experiences with the OCIs and Articling recruitment interviews. The content of this episode is intended as legal information NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice please consult with a lawyer.
Laura Villani sits down with Lisa Feldstein, a health lawyer and adjunct professor at York University to talk about legal capacity and substitute decision-makers. The content of this episode is intended as legal information NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice, please consult a lawyer.
Rebecca Summers visits Rexdale Legal Clinic in Toronto to meet with Ann McCrae and Tameka Francis to discuss a career in legal aid. You can find out more about the Rexdale Legal Clinic here: https://rexdaleclc.wordpress.com/ The content of this episode is intended as legal information NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice, consult with a lawyer.
Third year student Ethan Radomski sits down with Shanaaz Gokool, CEO of Dying with Dignity Canada, to talk about the state of medically assisted dying laws in Canada. For more information on Shanaaz's organization, and medically assisted dying in general, visit www.dyingwithdignity.ca DISCLAIMER: All content within this episode is legal information, NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice, contact a lawyer.
