AuthorCalvin Lei

Reflection on rejection

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Since coming to law school, I have been rejected more times than ever before. Like many of my classmates, I participated in this year’s 1L Toronto Recruit. This recruit is typically described as a small recruit for Toronto Big Law firms, and I knew my chances were slim. A typical firm may only choose to interview and then hire a handful of extremely qualified candidates from all of Canada’s law...

New on my playlist and watchlist

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Midnight by Taylor Swift & Netflix’s twelve-episode anime, Romantic Killer Midterms are over. It’s time for us to destress with some new music and Netflix series. At least before Finals come around the corner to steamroll me, I’ll be enjoying the calm before the storm. On My Playlist: Midnight – Taylor Swift Night is 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the Criminal Code, and when my self-loathing begins...

Law school is hard but having a bit of support makes it a whole lot easier

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A Thanksgiving reflection of a 1L student October is here. The days are getting colder and the nights somewhat lonelier. As quick as our t-shirts turned to sweaters, the brisk air painted the trees crimson and gold. It’s clear that the season for the “manly sport” of cricket is over. I hope my silly introduction emulating Lord Denning in Miller v Jackson doesn’t deter you from reading on. Since...

First look opinion: Netflix’s Partner Track—too close for comfort

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This is my first look (two episode) opinion of Netflix’s Partner Track. Some spoilers ahead. When Ingrid Yun (Arden Cho) graced my screen on the trailer for Netflix’s Partner Track, based on Helen Wan’s 2013 novel The Partner Track, my ears perked up and eyes widened. Of course, there have been numerous legal dramas centered around strong female leads such as The Good Wife and, more recently (and...

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