Want to learn more about your legal rights and responsibilities, how to become a lawyer, and how to navigate law school? Rather than entering the Google rabbit hole, join Sarah and Meg every Monday as they embark on their law school journey and take you along, where you can learn from and with them. You will discover career paths that do not require licensing, niche areas of practice, and be guided through common legal challenges, as the hosts take you Beyond the Briefcase.
Navigating the Licensing Process (Ontario and New York State)
On our FIFTIETH episode of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts chat about the lawyer licensing process in Ontario and New York State. Meg talks about writing the LSO bar exams and articling process. Sarah shares her experiences navigating the many, MANY US and NY virtual and in-person exams. Your hosts are in the thick of it, but have no fear - all will be well (eventually)!
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This episode was recorded by Meg Zhang, and produced by Adam Green.
Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com
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6 Apr 2026
Interview with Celine Tsai: Going on Exchange in Law School
On this episode of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts chat with Celine Tsai, a student who went on exchange to Lund University in Sweden in her final year of law school. Celine shares her experiences navigating the (bizarrely antiquated) exchange application process, the terror of housing logistics, and the many, many fun places to visit in Europe.
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This episode was recorded by Meg Zhang, and produced by Adam Green.
Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com
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Sarah and Meg
30 Mar 2026
Interview with Tharmela Ganendralingam: Articling at a Boutique Law Firm
On this episode of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts chat with Tharmela Ganendralingam, an articling student working at a boutique law firm in Downtown Toronto. Tharmela peels back the curtain on transitioning into articles and how to balance work and life. She also imparts some sage and much-needed wisdom for those finishing up law school.
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Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our law school or any past guests/future guests on our podcast.
This episode was recorded by Meg Zhang, and produced by Adam Green.
Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com
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Sarah and Meg
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