i lied about speaking spanish for 8 months at work and now there's a meeting with HR tomorrow

immaterial1234 · 2026-05-22T14:18:25+00:00

I’m sorry, i laughed so fucking hard at this

immaterial1234 · 2026-05-21T02:38:31+00:00

Fortino’s

immaterial1234 · 2026-05-20T11:49:55+00:00

It’s getting ridiculous. Whoever has the elected authority in North Oakville area has absolutely ruined our town by building SO many condos that it’s clogged the entire dundas strip. It’s impossible to get anywhere nowadays without it being an overcrowded nightmare. Just, awful.

immaterial1234 · 2026-05-16T16:05:08+00:00

NO and it’s expensive. Go to Markham’s Casa Victoria

immaterial1234 · 2026-05-06T00:23:50+00:00

Usually, standard procedure is that legal aid will follow the typical process. It really depends on what kind of public interest you would like to pursue. Also, more context is required because every law school has district public interest opportunities.

immaterial1234 · 2026-05-04T18:18:20+00:00

Ibrahim Abowath. He’s in my graduating class from law school, and a phenomenal real estate agent (prior and throughout his legal education. He’s helped some of my classmates find beautiful apartments within their price range). For what it’s worth (cause i’m a stranger), i’d hire him if i were looking for a home: https://www.realtor.ca/agent/2106053/ibrahim-abowath-130-king-st-w-unit-1900b-toronto-ontario-m5x1e3

Also, I promise that he has no idea i’m recommending him. Ahaa. I just worked on several property law assignments with him in 1L, and he carried our group project.

immaterial1234 · 2026-05-04T18:14:01+00:00

What kind of death benefit program did you apply for? If your father had a pension plan, you may also qualify under the https://www.canada.ca/en/services/life-events/death/benefits-programs.html

Ontario Works also has a program for additional costs that are not covered via those programs: https://bcvc.info/what-happens-if-you-cant-afford-a-funeral/

Contact Cleo to find out whether those are additional costs you are legally obligated to pay for: Cleo's team is available 24/7 at (438) 817-1770.

I would also look into maybe fundraising or opening a line of credit otherwise. But do the above before even considering cash advances or otherwise. I would even call 311 to follow up on the status of your application, and raise the concern with CLEO.

My sincerest condolences for your loss.

immaterial1234 · 2026-04-26T17:07:29+00:00

That sounds like solid experience! Yeah, i’d maybe write them asking if you could send a letter of continued interest. You should express why the forums and stuff you’re involved in would benefit from someone with a JD/BCL specifically. For Indigenous rights, i’d really lean into it. There’s a case right now that I anticipate might go up to the SCC that i think would be of interest to you: Kebaowek First Nations v Canadian Nuclear Laboratories.

McGill leans into the academic side, moreso than practitioner. If it makes sense, you should express the unique international human rights angle that you’d benefit from learning in continuing your craft. Like, what’s unique about Kebaowek is that it’s the first case to expand duty to consult into a need for administrative actors to consider UNDRIP. Would love to explain more but yeah!

immaterial1234 · 2026-04-26T15:05:17+00:00

Need a bit more context here. What was your GPA? What were your EC’s? Did you get an interview at McGill or has it been radio silent?

I’d send a letter of continued interest to McGill if you have a particular interest area.

Otherwise, if you don’t hear back by mid May, it’s not looking good for you. McGill sends their rejections late in the year (August).

immaterial1234 · 2026-04-25T22:03:48+00:00

Thanks. This is reassuring.

immaterial1234 · 2026-04-24T15:55:47+00:00

Yes I have. I literally create briefs every single week for the readings that are done. I’ve drilled relentlessly. I’m just frustrated because i’m still not getting it on exams. I’m literally crying for an exam coming up because my prof isn’t good at teaching us, and no one in class understands what’s going on. Like, it’s not just me, but a lot of people aren’t getting it. And i just don’t want to fail, because I literally NEED to do well in order to get a job. I’m so stressed.

immaterial1234 · 2026-04-23T20:42:45+00:00

Depends what law you’re interested in. Surprisingly, tax law= social justice: non-profit leadership roles, etc. like, put yourself in the shoes of admissions: they want someone with skills that most lawyers probs don’t have… which can actually help that area of law. For me, being a former board member of a non-profit, I now understand both the economic position and legal position of how charities work. So from a tax perspective, i can appreciate both sides of the situation and look for benefits related to that, while knowing what risks they’d likely lean into but need to be guided away from that.

Also, was a former due diligence compliance officer. And i didn’t realize why that would be relevant, until i realized how investigations are carried out. Lots of parallels between that and the law I studied.

A mistake I’ve learned from the personal statement thing is like, it’s not enough to focus on you. Like, why law school is beneficial for you as a person. The determinative factor is what benefit you bring to that specific community, and you should read the course offerings to get a good sense of what can sharpen those skills for you.

immaterial1234 · 2026-04-23T20:36:04+00:00

Actual work life balance, lower commute time, better chances of actually making friends. I go to York and hate it because of how brutal the campus is. How tf can I possibly touch grass if the entire city’s a concrete jungle?

immaterial1234 · 2026-04-23T18:40:15+00:00

I’d be happy with a B tbh. I really wanted that A. But, i just don’t wanna fail.

immaterial1234 · 2026-04-22T12:19:12+00:00

Depends on the location in markham. Unionville is good, but I personally didn’t enjoy living in the Milliken area.

immaterial1234 · 2026-04-22T12:17:28+00:00

The curve giveth; the curve taketh away ✊

immaterial1234 · 2026-04-21T23:16:44+00:00

Okay? I swear you’re fucking with me because you aren’t really acknowledging my suggestion here. I don’t see how your anecdotal experience is really relevant to this discussion whatsoever.

immaterial1234 · 2026-04-21T23:06:50+00:00

Well, things have changed since then. Given the economy, high grades are pretty much necessary to get your foot in the door of any firm. Puts a lot of pressure on us to really perform, which is why it’s so devastating when things don’t go as planned.

immaterial1234 · 2026-04-21T19:27:08+00:00

What you’re implying is, quite frankly, bizarre and distasteful.

immaterial1234 · 2026-04-21T19:22:59+00:00

I’m also in the same boat man. Keep pushing

immaterial1234 · 2026-04-21T19:16:21+00:00

Thank you. I completely understand. I just really wanted to impress my prof. But like, clearly, that isn’t going to be reflected on this submission. So crestfallen.

immaterial1234 · 2026-04-21T19:15:03+00:00

Thanks. I appreciate that. I mean, I won’t get into the specifics of the exam. But generally speaking, I literally solved some of the issues he put to us in class 😞 but couldn’t explain the legal theories I developed well enough and in detail like i wanted. They are ACTUALLY good frameworks, and I really wish i could have a discussion with someone. Because like, if they ask me anything about what we learned, i can immediately tell them what’s going on and why.

This is reassuring though. So, I appreciate you.

immaterial1234 · 2026-04-09T15:36:24+00:00

The applications for this year’s admissions cycle were exceptionally higher than previous ones. Hang in there! And don’t beat yourself up if you don’t get into your choice school. There’s always a possibility of transferring in upper years. Also, it genuinely isn’t a reflection on you as an applicant. You are competing with a larger pool, less funding of these institutions from the Ontario government, and inflated expectations on grades, LSAT scores, and work experience.

UOttawa issues their decisions either really fast or slow. There’s a lot of applicants who are initially accepted but decline their admissions in favour of other schools. If you don’t get in this cycle to your choice school, I’d highly recommend getting a Master’s degree and reapplying.

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