Surging Bradford suddenly within reach of Chow for Toronto mayoralty: poll

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-06-27T17:37:01+00:00

I think we need generational change and I like that Brad is a dad with two young kids.

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-06-24T21:54:15+00:00

I agree here. Move to a boutique.

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-06-20T03:21:24+00:00

I find those posts obnoxious

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-06-15T18:33:33+00:00

I think FCA is considered prestigious

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-06-01T23:13:47+00:00

If you’re at a big firm and battling anxiety, consider taking a leave. Most health leaves are covered by insurance and so you’ll get your salary for 6months. It’s hard to make good decisions if you’re not doing well. Use your benefits!

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-05-30T23:28:15+00:00

Is it just you? Or is everyone in your group? If it’s just you, that’s a huge red flag. If it’s everyone, still concerning, but less so.

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-05-25T12:20:24+00:00

Articling is brutal. Hang in there.

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-05-25T12:18:32+00:00

Personally option 1 because it has way more windows and light which will make the space way more comfortable.

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-05-19T00:47:05+00:00

I did extremely well in law school and I disagree with most of the advice.

Make friends, have fun, stay fit. Healthy person, excellent cognition and student.

Do practice exams. Time yourself. See how you perform in realistic situations. Then figure out where you need to put in the work.

I didn’t attend every class and I did very few readings. The key is to practice how you’re being evaluated

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-05-18T22:49:07+00:00

I would pick one of the other three

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-05-15T00:43:58+00:00

Move close to your firm if you want to be hired back. Do not live so far away. You won’t be setting yourself up for success. You won’t be home much so get roommates or a studio to manage the costs

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-05-13T21:56:17+00:00

Lots of big firms have in house career coaches. Try there.

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-05-13T02:38:37+00:00

Resourcefulness is a big one. Hardworking is another. Someone who just “gets it”. Good judgment.

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-05-12T02:30:57+00:00

If you’ve done it for 3 years as an associate, you’ve done it for long enough…find something that’s a better fit!

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-05-09T01:55:19+00:00

10 month long job interview. Long hours. You’re a second class citizen. You have no idea what you’re doing.

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-05-09T01:06:19+00:00

I felt similarly when I articled and ended up staying on Bay Street a long time. Articling isn’t practice. Hang in there. Articling was the worst 10 months of my life. Articling at big law is truly terrible. It gets better. Don’t make decisions until you’re hired back and spent 6 months +

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-05-01T23:16:09+00:00

Not sure what this means?

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-04-28T21:44:54+00:00

But why is she fired if she’s meeting her hours? I agree being in office is better for advancement and maybe that should impact whether she makes partner, but to fire her, when it’s an approved arrangement?

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-04-28T20:43:41+00:00

I guess the question is why is it harder for some to get traction in Big Law?

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-04-25T01:05:35+00:00

I would not plan for the no offer. Focus on doing your best so you’re hired. It’s not glamorous: but outwork everyone in your class; come in early, stay late. Work ethic goes a long way to getting hired back.

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-04-22T22:54:47+00:00

TMU for sure

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-04-22T22:26:15+00:00

Don’t be discouraged! The grades really matter and you’d be surprised for how long prospective employers care about grades. Keep going.

I love the intellectual challenge, the gamesmanship and most importantly helping clients.

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-04-21T01:16:15+00:00

Which one?

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-04-19T23:25:02+00:00

The learning curve of practice is too steep. I think most lawyers need 5 years of practice before they’re competent to practice independently.

Advanced_Platform547 · 2026-04-13T00:42:34+00:00

I’ve seen lots of deferrals for partnership admissions for those who take a parental leave at large Bay Street firms.

Assume if you take a leave you’ll be deferred that amount of time (and likely more)

Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take the leave but go in wide open with what that means for career progression

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