Chat with Lawyers

Candid conversations with Canada’s leading legal professionals.

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Whether you’re exploring advocacy techniques, navigating maternity leave, or considering a clerkship, this podcast covers topics that matter to both current and aspiring litigators. Join John Hollander, retired civil litigator and former adjunct professor of Trial Advocacy at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, as he invites prominent Canadians in the legal field to, well, chat! Each episode is designed to inform, inspire, and provide actionable insights to any interested party.

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Recent Episodes

Sara Buder Discusses Clerkship at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice

Sara Buder discusses her application for and work as a law clerk in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and her year's experience on the job.

Quinelle Boudreau Discusses Summer Internship

Quinelle Boudreau is a first-year litigator with MBC Law Professional Corp., a litigation boutique in Ottawa. In this half-hour interview, Quinelle discusses how and why she applied for a summer internship position at MBC Law, with helpful tips for those students considering taking the step to apply for a summer's experience in a law firm.

Logan Stack Discusses Clerking at the Supreme Court of Canada

Logan Stack is a second-year litigator with Conway Baxter Wilson LLP in Ottawa. In this half-hour interview, Logan discusses how and why he applied to clerk at the SCC, with helpful tips for those students and junior lawyers considering taking the step to apply.