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Some Sobering Thoughts on Ryerson Law

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It’s time to put the brakes on the idea of Ryerson Law and look at the negative effects of opening another law school in Toronto   The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) recently approved Ryerson’s proposed new law school. I am sure that most of us have a similar response to this – enough is enough! You may think that I’m being self-interested in opposing Ryerson’s dreams of having a legal institution...

The LPP: Not What We Bargained for

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In these pages lies Student Caucus (SC)’s response to the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC)’s Pathways Report on the future of articling.  It is a commendable and articulate effort, to be sure, especially in view of a rather tight deadline, which the response notes.  But alas! I’ve been forgotten again.

Same Song, Different Tune

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CITLALLY MACIEL <Staff Writer> According to the Law Society of Upper Canada, the goal of articling is “to provide law school graduates with orientation to the “real world” of the legal profession, assist them to understand the role of lawyers in representing clients and as officers of the court, provide guidance on the ethical responsibilities they must address as they navigate their way...

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