Bridge the gap between law school and law firm.
This online course teaches law students skills to succeed in practice.
This six week program runs from Thursday, July 16, 2020 to Thursday, August 20, 2020.
Register by Friday, July 10, 2020 to secure your spot!
C$189 including GST
Watch this webinar (click on the arrow below) and learn more about the program.
Learn. Apply. Connect.
Do you want to learn how to succeed in a law firm? Do you have questions but not sure who to ask? Want tips on what others do that works? Do you want to connect with other students? This program has you covered. I promise you that.
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Build your professional and social network. Believe it or not, this is an ideal time to do it.
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Learn a collection of skills that will serve you throughout your professional life. Check out the curriculum below.
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Apply those skills over six weeks in a supportive environment through fun and practical challenges.
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Have a space that is not school or work where you can ask questions, experiment and learn skills to succeed in practice.
Program Details
What you need to know about this course.
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When and how long is the course?
The course begins on Thursday, July 16, 2020 and ends on Thursday, August 20, 2020. There will be a live one hour Zoom class each week on Thursday at noon PT. There will also be office hours each week where students can drop in and ask questions.
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What if I miss a class?
Classes will be recorded and the video recordings will be posted on the learning platform.
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Is there homework?
Students will have one hour of instruction plus assignments (optional) each week. The assignments will take less than one hour and are intended to promote the application of skills learned. Students can do more or less depending on their other commitments.
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Will I get a grade?
No. One purpose of this course is to promote self-directed learning and self-evaluation. You will decide what your goals are for the course and you'll decide how you perform in relation to them.
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Will I interact with other students?
There will be opportunities to discuss and work with other students. You will also have access to the class list (of students who consent to having their names on the list).
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What equipment do I need for this course?
The course will be done virtually, with live Zoom calls. The course materials are hosted on a cloud based learning platform. The proposed assignment would be done on a laptop or PC. If that's not an option, we can figure something out.
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What if I can't afford the course.
No problem. These can be tough times. Send me an email and we'll sort it out. [email protected]
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Do I need to be working at a law firm to take this course?
No. This course is designed for students who are working in a law firm or other professional environment and those who are not. Recognizing that some summer programs will not be running this year or that students may not yet have law firm jobs, this course is designed with task-based learning projects that can be done whether or not you're in a law firm.
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I am an internationally trained lawyer. Can I take this course?
Yes. The nature and material covered in this is course will help you build connections with colleagues, build confidence and develop skills to thrive in a professional environment.
What You'll Learn
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Welcome!
- Tips to Make the Most of This Program
- Course Calendar, Outline and Links to Resources
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Week 1 - Course Introduction
- Introduction - Course Overview, Themes, Goal Setting
- Speaking Notes - Introduction to Course
- Goal Setting - SMART Goal Handout
- DISC Handout
- Assignments for Week One
- Values
- Week 1 - Slides
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Week 2 - Virtual Connection and Creating a Market for Your Work
- Week 2 - Your Professional Relationships || Creating a Market for Your Work
- Week 2 - Your Professional Relationships || Creating a Market for Your Work (Slides)
- Links to On Line Resources - Creating a Market for Your Work, Career Strategies for Associate Lawyers, Mentoring
- A Law Student's Guide to In Firm Interviews
- Strategies for Managing Time and Expectations Around Work Assignments
- Assignment for Week 2
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Week 3 - Professionalism and Time Management
- Week 3 - Professionalism and Time Management
- Week 3 - Professionalism and Time Management (Slides)
- Hyperlinks to Time Management Resources
- Time Management Self Assessment
- Assignment for Week 3
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Week 4 - Writing
- Week 4 - Writing (Video)
- Week 4 - Writing (Slides)
- Writing Resources
- Self Assessment Form for Editing Written Work
- Week 4 - Writing Assignments
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Week 5 - Presentation Skills
- Week 5 - Effective Speaking (Video)
- Week 5 - Effective Speaking (Slides)
- Effective Speaking - 7 "C"s Worksheet
- Effective Speaking - Questionnaire
- Speaker Training - Best Practices (Handout)
- Resources (Links to Ted Talks)
- Assignment - Presentation Assignment
- Minhail's Presentation
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Week 6 - Feedback
- Week 6 - Feedback (Video Recording)
- Week 6 - Feedback (Slides)
- Copy of HBR - The Feedback Fallacy - Week 6
- Copy of Resources
- Copy of Feedback Worksheet
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Instructor
Paula J. Price
Paula is a former litigator and ICF certified executive coach (ACC). She helps lawyers and law students thrive through coaching and training. She's also the creator of The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyer. If you have questions about how she can help you, send her an email at [email protected].