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Proposed Ryerson JD Program (10mins)
Ryerson University has put forth a proposal to open its own law school. The proposal has attracted a lot of commentary, much of it negative, online – mostly on the basis that “we don’t need another law school”. I disagree – and here’s why. If you enjoyed this post, do me a favour and share!TwitterFacebookLinkedinTumblremail
Law students and reputation (10mins)
In this video blog, I explore the issue of “reputation” and why law students should pay attention to their own reputation while in law school. I provide some basic tips about the types of things you can do to enhance your reputation from Day 1. If you enjoyed this post, do me a favour and share!TwitterFacebookLinkedinTumblremail
Legislative Reforms to Help Animals: Overview (7mins)
In a video blog I put up earlier this year, I described the experiential learning component that I use in my course on Animals and the Law. It’s called the “Legislative Reform Proposal”, and it’s designed to give students a chance to see what they can do to “fix” the law governing the way animals are treated. Sixteen students came …
Workload in the Flipped Classroom (15mins)
In this video blog, I explore the connection between workload and efficient use of the flipped classroom. Is it more work for students, and if so, can students still be interested in the process? The answers, as my students told me, are “yes” and “yes”. Learn how! If you enjoyed this post, do me a favour and share!TwitterFacebookLinkedinTumblremail
Three Tips for Legal Writing – Part 2
In this video blog, my first of 2016, I provide three important tips for law students embarking an essay for law school: 1) Go Small; 2) Ignore Your Critical Inner Voice and 3) Outline. If you enjoyed this post, do me a favour and share!TwitterFacebookLinkedinTumblremail
Three Tips for Legal Writing – Part I
In this video blog, my final one of 2015, I’m starting a new series on legal writing tips. I’ve been marking student papers and dissertations for over 15 years now, and I’ve seen a lot of common trends along the way! My goal is to put these tips out so that students can get a sense of what it takes …
Experiential Learning (10mins)
In this video blog, I turn my attention to the teaching experience and, in particular, how it is possible to integrate experiential learning into your law seminar. I also talk about the benefits of doing so, drawing upon my experience teaching animals and the law. If you enjoyed this post, do me a favour and share!TwitterFacebookLinkedinTumblremail
Animal Justice’s Intervention at the Supreme Court (12mins)
Next week, I am going to the Supreme Court as counsel for Animal Justice in a case that will decide the scope of the bestiality offence (s 160 of the Criminal Code). In this blog, I outline why the case is important and summarize the Animal Justice arguments from our factum. If you enjoyed this post, do me a favour …
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