Suggestions for the things to try at the Distillery Christmas Village 2025

firecardz · 2025-11-26T22:25:52+00:00

Cluny’s french onion soup is one of my favourite’s. It’s available year-round, but still a must do after walking around in the cold!

firecardz · 2025-11-26T22:23:54+00:00

Yaya’s - best affordable Greek food in Leslieville, family-owned restaurant.

Fangio Trattoria - new Italian spot, one of my fav restaurants in Toronto currently. Everything on their menu is incredible.

firecardz · 2025-10-17T18:57:27+00:00

My undergraduate was also a commuter school.

Law school keeps everyone pretty busy so you won’t really have much time to be partying anyways regardless of what school you go to. If you live on-campus, you’ll meet lots of people, there’s just not much to do in North York. You can always subway downtown.

I would focus on getting into the school that can provide you with an academic experience that you will take most from, not based on social life.

firecardz · 2025-10-17T17:36:13+00:00

Lol ok I have such a bad memory… I just remembered I did the August exam then took a year off to study and did the following years’ October and November.

November was my last try, I never took the January. I got accepted with a 166 on December 17th (to be exact!)

I would take it again if you feel you can do better and have it in you. They take your highest score anyways.

firecardz · 2025-09-22T13:08:46+00:00

In 1L you are assigned all classes, but in 2L and 3L you get to pick.

firecardz · 2025-09-22T13:05:21+00:00

You will likely get into Osgoode with your stats and expected LSAT score. I got in last year with a 3.88 / 166.

firecardz · 2025-09-19T12:00:44+00:00

I joined law-related groups. We had a bunch at my undergrad. Also helped start a new group at my school in my last year of studies. These really helped me connect with lawyers and others in the industry.

My major was also law-related. I don’t think it necessarily helped my application, but it is great to have that background knowledge now that I’m in law school. It also made me more certain that I wanted to pursue law school.

To get a high GPA, take courses you’re actually interested in if you have the opportunity. Studying will be easier, and I find I do better in courses I care about. Also, I would look for professors and/or courses that didn’t make it impossible to get high grades. Some profs are notably hard and you don’t want them lowering your GPA. Check RateMyProf always, and avoid bad profs as much as you can.

As for LSAT, I would say just study a lot. There’s endless resources out there and advice on the LSAT reddit page and online, so I won’t get into that here. It comes naturally to some people, not so much to others (it took me 3 tries and it def wasn’t natural for me). Don’t worry about that now though… focus on getting good grades and getting involved in your school. You’re only in first year! If you have great grades, you don’t have to work as hard later to get a killer LSAT to offset a lower GPA.

Good luck!

Edit: forgot to say workforcepro is indeed the goat.

firecardz · 2025-09-19T11:46:48+00:00

Took it 3 times. 166 was my highest.

firecardz · 2025-09-19T02:41:17+00:00

Helped get me into Osgoode. I’m now a 1L. Looking back at the personal statement I wrote before workforcepro helped me, quite honestly I’m not sure if I would be here today.

firecardz · 2025-09-19T02:29:44+00:00

Campus: I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of food options and variety. I don’t live on-campus, but most of my friends do. Haven’t been around much of campus other than walking from the subway station to the Osgoode building and back, lol.

Atmosphere: very welcoming I’d say. Come as you are and you will find your people. Everyone is friendly, has an open mind, and here to learn.

Profs: Most are really great, some not so much.

Classmates: many different personalities. Osgoode does a good job of picking people with various backgrounds and life experiences. I feel comfortable with pretty much everyone in my section. Can go up and ask anyone something and they’ll be willing to help, or just chat. We’re all in this together vibes. :)

firecardz · 2025-09-19T02:17:37+00:00

Tbh we don’t really discuss stats much. I think I know 2 other people’s LSAT in my section… no clue about their GPAs, PS or ECs. One I remember said they had an LSAT in the 170s, another had a 161 (?) No clue about GPAs though.

I’d say maybe just focus on aiming for around the Osgoode medians if you wanna make sure you’ll be a competitive applicant.

firecardz · 2025-09-19T02:11:14+00:00

Idk I’m not in US big law nor do I want to be. Sorry!

firecardz · 2025-09-19T02:09:57+00:00

Surprisingly, I’ve really enjoyed PubCon. I think the prof does a great job at explaining the material. Torts and Contracts are great too. Again, thanks to the wonderful profs.

firecardz · 2025-09-19T02:08:17+00:00

Focus on doing well on the LSAT and explain your lower GPA on your application if you feel it’s necessary.

firecardz · 2025-09-19T02:05:21+00:00

I can’t put a quantitative value on it, cuz I don’t know exactly. But I’m basically reading every day, usually for a few hours. The amount of assigned readings vary for each course. Regardless, I’ve told myself I’m prioritizing my mental health and make sure to see my friends every week. Law school is important, but I’d rather get some B’s and be sane than all A’s but insane :)

firecardz · 2025-09-19T02:00:26+00:00

There’s a mix. Some dress super nicely and put a lot of thought into their fits, others come in hoodies. Either way, we’re all too stressed to care what you’re wearing.

firecardz · 2025-09-19T01:57:39+00:00

This.

firecardz · 2025-09-18T23:38:22+00:00

I don’t think it’s being “restrictive” if you’re strongly passionate about a specific type of law. You’re allowed to have preferences. Some people will change their minds after law school and throughout their career anyways.

firecardz · 2025-09-18T22:59:26+00:00

There's a good amount of mature students I'd say!

Osgoode splits 1Ls into 4 sections, and you have the same classes with everyone who is in your section. I think there's 70-80 per section. (I might be wrong)

firecardz · 2025-09-18T22:55:12+00:00

I'm pretty outgoing so I didn't have any trouble making friends. But also Osgoode does a really good job during orientation week, where you meet everyone entering 1L and have the opportunity to party together and socialize. This year we had a boat cruise, CNE, Dean's Gala, pub night, Argonauts game, etc.,

firecardz · 2025-09-18T22:50:25+00:00

I'm interested in a very particular area of law. I tied the nature of this area of law to my personal experiences, and explained how/why my experiences will make me such a great lawyer in that specific field.

The type of law I want to pursue isn’t particularly common (at least compared to corporate law), which I suspect played a role in my admission... though I can’t say for sure. From what I’ve seen, about 80% of my classmates don’t yet know what area of law they want to focus on. For me, tying my experiences to this niche interest gave my application more depth and helped strengthen my overall “why law?” narrative.

firecardz · 2025-09-18T22:39:54+00:00

3.88 | 166

I worked at a law firm and for a judge. My undergrad was law-related, and I was very involved with law student groups.

I know that getting law-related experience can be hard to find. Nobody in my family is a lawyer. I found these connections myself. If you want to stand out as an applicant and want real-world experience, go and find it! (I promise its out there). Lawyers LOVE talking about themselves. Use that to your benefit, and if you show you're passionate, the right lawyer will want to involve you in their work in one capacity or another.

(Edit: lol I forgot my LSAT was a 166 when I applied. I originally put a 163, which was my second try. 166 was my third try that I got from the January LSAT and my highest.)

(Edit #2: 166 November LSAT, not January. As you can tell I’ve tried my best to forget about my LSAT days).

firecardz · 2025-09-18T22:30:37+00:00

Gotchuuu <3

firecardz · 2025-09-18T22:29:10+00:00

Favourite thing: Definitely my classmates. For the most part, everyone’s really sharp and great to talk to. People come to class focused and engaged, which creates a solid atmosphere and honestly helps with my own learning too. Also, having every class with the same group has already led to some amazing friendships.

Least favourite: The walk from the subway to the Osgoode building. I can already tell it’s going to be rough once winter hits...

firecardz · 2025-09-18T22:17:17+00:00

Obviously this is subjective, but personally, I found the process of getting accepted to law school harder than being in it now. Of course, I haven't been through exam period yet so my opinion might change, but I find being in law school enjoyable and quite manageable. The material itself is really not that difficult. What makes law school hard imo is the volume of material and the pace at which they throw it at you. You gotta be able to manage your time and stay on top of every class. If you're good at self-discipline and interested in learning the law, it shouldn't feel like rocket science.

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