The stock market is not the economy, and the economy is not the stock market. The two have always been distinct, but the disconnect has perhaps never been more pronounced. Yet, confusion abounds (thanks, in part, to the efforts of self-styled investing gurus on TikTok and other social media “finfluencers”). I hope to alleviate some of that confusion with this article. If I can save at least one...
Whether it’s because of its domination of online retail, its tax-evading strategies, or its founder’s wealth, Amazon has been under constant fire in the past few years from political commentators, consumers, and the media. In August, the Canadian Competition Bureau launched an investigation into Amazon for activity potentially impacting competition to the detriment of consumers and businesses in...
The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) organizes law students and lawyers to develop and enforce a set of legal and human rights for refugees and displaced persons. We’re gearing up for a 2020-2021 year filled with events, the latest migration news, and effective advocacy on behalf of our clients. This year, the IRAP Osgoode chapter will: Work on the case files of 3 applicants...
Hello Osgoode! To the 1Ls, welcome to Osgoode Hall! We’re excited that you chose Osgoode Hall to begin your legal career. The Asian Law Students Association (ALSA) is a student club at Osgoode Hall Law School committed to fostering a friendly student environment and working towards dismantling systemic barriers in the legal profession and beyond. We provide mentorship and networking...
As the world zooms into an online universe, it’s more important than ever that we understand new technologies and their implications. As such, we have rebranded from Osgoode Fintech & Blockchain Association (OBFA) to Osgoode Emerging Technology Association (OETA) to keep in line with that mission. Our purpose is to focus holistically on legal innovation and educate our student body on...
On behalf of the Disability Collective of Osgoode, we want to welcome you all to Osgoode—and we want to extend a particular welcome to incoming Osgoode students who have disabilities. You belong here, and we’re glad you’re here! We know that sometimes, navigating law school as a disabled student can be a challenging, confusing, and isolating experience. We’ve been there—and we’re here to provide...
The Competition Law Society is dedicated to providing Osgoode students opportunities to learn about and network in the area of competition and antitrust law. As the only competition law school club in Canada, TCLS has provided students opportunities to learn from competition lawyers in private practice, prosecutors, members of the Competition Bureau and the judiciary. After an incredible debut in...
The Osgoode Securities Law Association (OSLA) is a new club at Osgoode Hall Law School formed by a group of students interested in facilitating opportunities to learn and network in the area of securities laws. Because of the increasing reliance on capital markets by businesses and citizens, securities law is becoming an ever-more significant area of practice and expertise. OSLA aims to keep a...
The Osgoode Women’s Network (OWN) is a student organization at Osgoode Hall Law School offering the opportunity for student involvement and focusing on professional and personal development. Founded in 2009 in support of Ontario’s Justicia Project, OWN’s mission is to advance women in law. We have since become one of the largest groups at Osgoode. We provide an inclusive...
Imagine if six months ago you knew that the coronavirus pandemic was coming, yet you still had to keep making plans for the future that you knew inevitably would be completely disrupted. This is how many young people feel about planning their lives while staying acutely aware of the reality of the climate crisis. Over the past six months COVID-19 has monopolized the attention of governments...
The Osgoode Privacy Law Society (OPLS) is passionate about increasing awareness about interdisciplinary privacy issues in industries such as health, employment, and technology. OPLS is dedicated to supplementing the foundational privacy seminar at Osgoode Hall Law School to provide students with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge about an increasingly important area of practice through...
Lydia Dobson Law students wear many hats, and at Osgoode, many students also wear the hat of being community organizers. I had the honour of interviewing 12 JD students about their involvement in various social justice movements and community initiatives this past year. Here is an overview of their work. Lydia Dobson (2L) is a dedicated social activist who has for many years been involved in...
Lorraine Chuen Law students wear many hats, and at Osgoode, many students also wear the hat of being community organizers. I had the honour of interviewing 12 JD students about their involvement in various social justice movements and community initiatives this past year. Here is an overview of their work. Lorraine Chuen (1L) is a writer, zine-maker, and graphic designer interested in building...
During the summer of 2017, when I was working for AT&T as IT support in one of their Canadian offices, I was shocked to see and hear about the low prices that Americans have for their wireless plans. For virtually the same plan as my own at Telus, AT&T consumers were paying anywhere from 50-70% less. Upon realizing how much I was paying, I started looking at different providers and...
Krisna Saravanamuttu Law students wear many hats, and at Osgoode, many students also wear the hat of being community organizers. I had the honour of interviewing 12 JD students about their involvement in various social justice movements and community initiatives this past year. Here is an overview of their work. Krisna Saravanamuttu (3L) is a dedicated social activist who has for many years been...
Priyanka Sharma Law students wear many hats, and at Osgoode, many students also wear the hat of being community organizers. I had the honour of interviewing 12 JD students about their involvement in various social justice movements and community initiatives this past year. Here is an overview of their work. Priyanka Sharma (1L) is a community activist who is involved in a number of movements...
Devin Glim Law students wear many hats, and at Osgoode, many students also wear the hat of being community organizers. I had the honour of interviewing 12 JD students about their involvement in various social justice movements and community initiatives this past year. Here is an overview of their work. Devin Glim (1L) is an activist in the disability justice movement. He highlighted his work with...
On March 11, 2020, OWN teamed up with other equity-seeking clubs on campus to collectively celebrate IWD 2020 at Osgoode. On Sunday March 8, 2020, the world celebrated International Women’s Day. This year’s International Women’s Day campaign theme was titled, “Each for Equal,” and centered on the notion of “collective individualism.” According to this notion, all persons are parts of a...
Adam Lee Law students wear many hats, and at Osgoode, many students also wear the hat of being community organizers. I had the honour of interviewing 12 JD students about their involvement in various social justice movements and community initiatives this past year. Here is an overview of their work. Adam Lee (3L) is an activist who has attended several labour rallies over the past year...
Sara Ferguson Law students wear many hats, and at Osgoode, many students also wear the hat of being community organizers. I had the honour of interviewing 12 JD students about their involvement in various social justice movements and community initiatives this past year. Here is an overview of their work. Sara Ferguson (2L) grew up in Northern Ontario and is a first-generation law student. They...
Edith Barabash Law students wear many hats, and at Osgoode, many students also wear the hat of being community organizers. I had the honour of interviewing 12 JD students about their involvement in various social justice movements and community initiatives this past year. Here is an overview of their work. Edith Barabash (2L) is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Farmhouse Garden Animal Home...
Barbara Brown Law students wear many hats, and at Osgoode, many students also wear the hat of being community organizers. I had the honour of interviewing 12 JD students about their involvement in various social justice movements and community initiatives this past year. Here is an overview of their work. Barbara Brown (2L) is Equity Advisor for Osgoode’s Black Law Students’ Association (BLSA)...
Emily King Law students wear many hats, and at Osgoode, many students also wear the hat of being community organizers. I had the honour of interviewing 12 JD students about their involvement in various social justice movements and community initiatives this past year. Here is an overview of their work. Emily King (3L) is from the Georgian Bay Métis community in Penetanguishene, Ontario. She is Co...
Erin Sobat Law students wear many hats, and at Osgoode, many students also wear the hat of being community organizers. I had the honour of interviewing 12 JD students about their involvement in various social justice movements and community initiatives this past year. Here is an overview of their work. Erin Sobat (2L) has interests in labour and employment, criminal, and human rights law. For...
Gabby Aquino Law students wear many hats, and at Osgoode, many students also wear the hat of being community organizers. I had the honour of interviewing 12 JD students about their involvement in various social justice movements and community initiatives this past year. Here is an overview of their work. Gabby Aquino (1L) is a settler with Philippine roots living in Tkaronto, with stories to...