Finding an articling position is a challenge no matter which jurisdiction you're attempting to qualify in. It is important for you to check with the Law Society of your jurisdiction on any special rules and dates they may have for applying for articles. Below you will find some FAQs answers that I have received over the years.
Read moreNCA Exam Workshops for May 2016 by Liran. Registration opens this week.
Registration for our exam workshops opens this week.
Read moreShould I buy the required textbooks?
I am often asked whether I think students should purchase the required textbooks assigned on the NCA syllabus. The short answer is, absolutely!
The NCA Syllabus spells out what the minimum required readings are to prepare for the exams and you should be able to read at least the minimum. The optional readings on the syllabus are just that, optional!
Read moreNCA Tutor™ - Intensive Classes - May 2016 Exam Sitting
This is our tentative schedule for intensive NCA prep training for the May 2016 NCA Exams. Our program is unique in that we concentrate the most important material you need to know for the exams. Unlike other programs which teach the NCA material in a university-style approach, NCA tutor has developed an intense program designed to help you master the material you need to know to succeed in the NCA Exams.
Read moreRacing to the Finish Line
Wishing everyone the best of luck this week, especially to all 69 candidates that I was lucky to personally work with for the January exams. I have now personally worked with 466 NCA candidates!
Read moreExam Review Workshops Begin in One Week!
The exam review workshops for administrative law, constitutional law, and criminal law will take place next Sunday January 24th. There are only a couple of days remaining to register. Please use our contact us page to find out more on how to register.
Read moreOctober 2015 Exam Results - Released Today
Congratulations to the NCA candidates that received their results today for the October 2015 NCA Exams. If you were a student of ours, please remember to send us an e-mail to let us know how you did.
What to bring to the exam?
The January NCA exams are just around the corner and many are wondering what to bring with you to the exam room. Aside from the obvious required textbooks and notes that you've created for quick referencing, you may want to consider bringing the following. A copy of the Constitution Acts of 1867 and 1982, writing instruments, water, snacks, your ID.
Read more5 tips for preparing for the upcoming NCA Exams
1) Get your books early.
Get your books early so that you can prepare your own notes for the exams. I strongly recommend that students prepare their own notes from scratch and starting early is key to having a good set of notes prepared by you.
Read moreAugust 2015 Results - Released Today
Many of you have been anxiously awaiting your results for the August 2015 NCA exams. Wait no more, login to your online NCA portal to view them. If you were one of my students, please rememer to send me a message letting me know how you did!
Copyright and freedom of expression
Check out this opinion piece co-authored by Liran Kandin and Professor Ariel Katz of the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law
Here comes the finish line...!!!
I would like to thank all of the 43 NCA candidates who I got to personally work with for the October 2015 exam sittings. I am wishing all the NCA candidates a good week of exam writing and am especially sending all my students strong positive vibes and brainwaves!
Read moreHow to become a lawyer in Canada - the foreign lawyer route
So you're already a lawyer and considering moving to Canada. You wanna know what it takes to become a lawyer in Canada.
Read moreNew Milestone - over 350 NCA Students
As the August 2015 exams come to a close, we are now celebrating working with over 354 NCA candidates from over 26 countries!
Powerful brainwaves!
Wishing all the NCA candidates good luck this week on their exams. Sending all my students strong positive vibes and brainwaves!
If you need a study break, watch the 20 minute from my blog post called "Fake it till you become it" by Amy Cuddy.
Practice, practice, practice
The August exams are approaching and you should now be wrapping up learning the NCA materials. This is the time to start putting your knowledge down on paper and testing yourself. There are three things you want to achieve by writing practice exams:
Read moreIntroducing our new Supreme Court Justice
The Prime Minister has announced the appointment of Mr. Justice Russell Brown to the Supreme Court of Canada effective August 31, 2015. Justice Russell Brown will be filling in the seat for Justice Marshall Rothstein.
Practice Exams for Foundations of Canadian Law
This is a follow-up post to our posting on July 21st. Are there any sample exams out there for Foundations of Canadian Law? Is the NCA sample exam enough?
Read morePractice or not to practice with these exams?
So you've completed the NCA sample exam but you would like more practice. Where do you find more practice exams and should you even attempt to do practice exams outside of the one's offered by the NCA?
Read moreNCA Results for the May 2015 Exams are now available in the NCA Portal
The NCA just posted the results for the May 2015 NCA exams. Log on to your online portal to view your results. If you were a student of mine, please remember to e-mail me and let me know how your exams went.
Congratulations to all test takers!!
Liran