OBA YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION PACKAGED PROGRAM

1.  Expert Advice on Launching Your Legal Career: I Have My Law Degree, Now What?
Date:  Thursday, September 7, 2017
Time:  12:30 pm Registration | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Program | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Networking Reception
Location: The London Club | 177 Queens Ave | London, ON | N6A 1J1

Back by popular demand, this must-attend event has been designed to meet the current needs of new Articling and LPP students. You will gain strategies on conducting legal research efficiently and writing a persuasive research memo, as well as practical tips on how to negotiate in transactional work and succeed in motions court.

Master the skills that you did not learn in law school, including networking skills, tips to help you thrive in your practice by understanding the office culture, best practices for docketing and billing, and maximizing your time at the firm.

Our diverse speaker lineup will give you a broad range of perspectives on life after articling, including opening your practice, and alternative careers. Register now to take advantage of this opportunity to ask the questions that you have been hesitant to ask before – come prepared to have your questions answered with candour!

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Jacqueline A. Fortner, Lerners LLP
Natalie Carrothers, Lerners LLP

AGENDA

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2.  Part 2: Expert Advice on Launching Your Legal Career
Date:  Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Time:  12:00 pm Registration and lunch | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Program
Location: The London Club | 177 Queens Ave | London, ON | N6A 1J1

Join us for a follow up to Expert Advice on Launching Your Legal Career: I Have My Law Degree, Now What? and delve into details about various career options.  Our diverse speaker lineup will give you a broad range of perspectives on life after articling/LPP, including opening your practice, moving into an in-house role, and alternative careers. Register now to take advantage of this opportunity to ask the questions that you have been hesitant to ask before – come prepared to have your questions answered with candour!

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Jacqueline A. Fortner, Lerners LLP
Natalie Carrothers, Lerners LLP