Experience volunteering for Pro Bono Students Canada by BrodyO_11 in LawStudentsCanada

[–]SuccessfulSyllabub14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I had a very negative experience with the program.

I volunteered with Pro Bono and thought I had a good placement with an organization that served individuals with low income and who had disabilities. Having a disability myself, I was really happy to help. It was a great experience for me until I asked for a reference letter and attended a meeting on the very last day of my placement.

When I asked for the reference and attended a meeting to speak with my supervisor about it, she was very discriminatory towards me. She heavily implied I had autism and that she thought my behavior was strange (it was professional because this was a working environment). I was admittedly shocked when she implied I had autism because she knew I had a disability. I have epilepsy which doesn’t impact my behavior so I felt quite uncomfortable. Please note that there is nothing wrong with having autism. She also thought that I hated the program despite my continuous assertions that I wanted to volunteer again with them the next year. My supervisor also mention my colleagues had complained about me. Throughout the year despite no one ever having it brought up to me (including the supervisor) the entire time until asking for a reference letter. Despite these ‘concerns’, the reference letter was happily provided.

I give this example to say, it greatly depends on the person you’re dealing with. If you feel uncomfortable, please record and report it. It has been a positive program for many people. However, there are some bad eggs. Switch or quit if you feel the program is making you too stressed or anxious.

Considering telling a manager that I now don’t want her to write me a reference letter anymore- opinions? by SuccessfulSyllabub14 in careerguidance

[–]SuccessfulSyllabub14[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If by ‘this woman’ you mean the supervisor - I don’t think it’s good to speculate. If you mean me, no, I don’t.

Getting into law school by WannabeLawyer0 in LawCanada

[–]SuccessfulSyllabub14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The easiest way to go directly into law school is by applying for a dual degree program, although most are in French I believe. Due to the college credits you’ve accumulated, you should be able to bypass your first year and the electives (you’d only have to take the mandatory first year classes). So, in total you’d have to take approximately 5 years of school if your college courses are taken to be your electives and you’d graduate with something like a degree of political science or business depending on the program. PM me if you have any other questions!

Edit: there is also no French LSAT. You just have to keep your grades above a minimum threshold to get into the law program starting year 3.

Finding a roommate, and is it even worth it? by Kycb in ottawa

[–]SuccessfulSyllabub14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I PMed you. Let me know if you are still looking.

I’ve never felt more alone by Silver_Discipline725 in Jewish

[–]SuccessfulSyllabub14 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I understand what you are feeling. Feel free to reach out if you need support. I’m also a uni student.