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It can be really hard to study when the world seems to be falling apart. There are so many things that may seem so much more important than studying right now. How will I find an articling job? When will exams actually sit? The list goes on and on.
Read moreOver the next few weeks, I hope to give you some insight into our process of producing an index for the Ontario bar exams. I've personally been involved in producing at least 6 complete sets of indices and there are three key ingredients in getting everything to click.
Read moreMost of us have been in confinement for over 4 weeks. As a result, many things have been put on hold such as work, study, and play. Being confined isn’t easy and just as your body needs exercise, so does your mind.
Read moreNot all versions of the 2020 Criminal Code are the same! Some 2020 editions were printed in early/mid-2019. That means that they’re missing significant changes that were adopted in late June 2019.
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Law students and lawyers like timelines. The legal career, from law school to licensing to partnership, revolves around a set milestones with well-defined timeframes. From the moment you set your feet down on a law school campus, the clock starts ticking: three years to graduate, one year to article and write the bar, six to eight years to partnership. It can be exhausting, intimidating, and demoralizing.
For over 8 years we’ve had thousands of students support us and our effort to make high quality notes accessible to everyone. Our lawyers work tirelessly to make continuous updates to our notes as each new syllabus is released. For those of you who have stuck with us, we want to thank you.
Read moreHello NCA candidates! Today, we continue with our NCA graduate interview series. Today’s graduate is Patrick Grzeszczuk who was recently called to the Ontario Bar!
Read moreHello NCA candidates! Today, we continue with our NCA graduate interview series. Today’s graduate is Uthishra (Uthi) Ravitharan who is a shining example of success. She’s not only completed the NCA process but also landed an articling position!
Read moreCongratulations to everyone who wrote and passed their exams.
If you did not make it through, don’t sweat it.
Read more“There’s nothing more comforting than someone who actually gets it. Really gets it. Because they’ve been to the same hell as you have and can verify you’ve not made it up.” (Holly Bourne)
While NCA process isn’t “hell” exactly, it can certainly be isolating, lonely, and challenging.
Read moreHello NCA Candidates! As we embark on a new year, I’ve gotten a lot of questions from new NCA Candidates around the logistics of planning their exam sittings and allocating study time. While I’ve previously outlined how to study smart in my Avoiding Information Overload post and what subjects to take together in this post, I thought I’d take a few steps back and discuss planning basics.
Read moreHello NCA Candidates! As we embark on a new year, I’ve gotten a lot of questions from new NCA Candidates around the logistics of planning their exam sittings and allocating study time.
Read moreHello NCA candidates. This morning, the government of Ontario enacted a declaration of emergency to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Everyone in Canada should take part in helping reduce the spread of the virus by social distancing.
Read moreRemember that the deadline to register for the May 2020 NCA exams is Friday March 20, 2020 at noon EST. If you require a remedial plan, do not hesitate to contact our office at info@nca-tutor.com
Read moreThe National Committee on Accreditation updated the NCA syllabus for Administrative law. This update was anticipated after the Supreme Court released the trilogy of cases on substantive review (Vavilov, Bell-NFL and Canada Post).
Read moreMoving to a new country and entering a new job market can be a very nerve-racking and confusing experience. As and NCA graduate who has studied law in the UK and USA, and landed an articling role in Canada, I know that making connections in generally closed legal markets can be difficult; but once you do, the value is immense!
Read moreCanada’s legal and academic community loses renowned constitutional authority, lawyer and legal scholar . Professor Hogg passed away at the age of 80 on February 4, 2020.
Read moreCalling all recent NCA and LL.B graduates (or soon-to-be-graduates)! First-off, congratulations on being done (or nearly done) your legal studies! You've worked hard to get here and should pat yourself on the back, maybe even take a short vacation!
Read moreCongratulations to everyone who wrote and passed their exams. If you did not make it through, don’t sweat it.
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