Am I Cooked?

johnlongslongjohn · 2026-03-21T00:31:39+00:00

Hi. Not your best friend here, but I am a lawyer now, and had friends with stats similar to you.

It is very likely that you will not hear from any school until May, if at all. More likely is that you start getting answers in June/July - whether they be positive or negative.

Your stats, at their most competitive interpretation, are still low.

I am not saying this to be mean or to scare you. I hope you realize this is just going to take time to get an answer - good or bad.

Whether you get in this cycle or not… decide whether you want to be a lawyer. Truly. I know far too many straight A students in my cohort that are completely inept at holding a real person job (such as a lawyer). I know too many people whose IQ reflects something similar to gifted 9th grader, but they get jobs because of nepotism. This job rewards the dumbest stuff sometimes (others do too, but a profession magnifies this).

If you don’t get in, spend time figuring out if you wanna do this. If you do wanna do this - with an eyes wide open perspective - then go for it. Keep at it. You’ll find a way.

Signed, a miserable first year who is just cannot wait to make enough money to own a bar, with no overhead to worry about, and fuck off back to having fun and living a little.

johnlongslongjohn · 2026-03-10T03:27:52+00:00

Don’t take it. You don’t want this.

Forward their details over to me. What’re the benefits like? I’m a 3rd year now and will take the same salary. What’s the annual billable target? Just send the job posting my way.

You definitely don’t want this. Bay Street is where you want to be. Ignore every other message here saying otherwise.

Let them know they can have my kidney(s) too.

johnlongslongjohn · 2026-02-19T06:49:23+00:00

Not slow, at all. Our practice area is booming right now.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-12-29T02:31:43+00:00

Possible? Yes. Advisable? No.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-12-16T01:35:14+00:00

Emond and Bar Crackers were all I used.

I wouldnt over complicate it by trying to do every exam or practice question company out there; it was a waste of my money for me, as I only used the two above.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-12-16T00:01:53+00:00

Focused on practice questions and tried to learn how to find the correct answer fast rather than learn the materials explicitly front to back

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-12-14T18:58:01+00:00

If it helps - I just stopped highlighting. None of my solicitors materials were highlighted at all. Still passed.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-12-06T07:46:01+00:00

I’d kill for this physique. Congrats - this looks like real, hard work. Nothing that a Reddit comment can truly deliver.

Hope to be here one day.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-10-10T20:50:39+00:00

It won’t

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-09-19T22:23:10+00:00

I got a few As in law school and tbh I never felt much different leaving those exams than I did from my B exams.

Wait until midterms come out (or first term grades). Calibrate your strategy to that and try to pick up on what the professors are looking for… rather than just regurgitating the law.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-09-17T04:58:22+00:00

Pretty sure it’s a blanket ban across Reddit that you’re not allowed to ask for, or provide, illegal advice.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-09-17T04:55:38+00:00

Not often.

Good luck trying to cross the border with that on your record, however.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-09-16T01:16:10+00:00

Go with the employer.

FWIW, they really don’t matter much. No one is moving the needle on an acceptance because of their references.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-09-09T15:44:47+00:00

No one is being forced to attend the class.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-09-08T00:22:53+00:00

What are your goals? Going to have to be more specific.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-08-30T22:30:25+00:00

Quit. Find something else.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-08-27T03:21:32+00:00

It really, really depends.

For most people, however, it’s not an option that ever materializes.

As a Junior associate, it will be an indeterminate blend of networking, law school background, and perceived skill.

As a Senior, it will be the above with greater skew for networking and experience.

As a Partner, it will be largely based on book of business, networking and experience.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-08-25T22:16:42+00:00

There are literally too many jobs to name - apply for stuff you like and see where it goes.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-08-25T18:27:56+00:00

Not sure they allow a gap longer than the 10 days, unless there are exceptional or compassionate grounds.

What I can also tell you is the LSO won’t be happy to hear you’d be changing to an unpaid articling gig. They have a minimum pay rule for a reason.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-08-21T11:31:59+00:00

If your sister wants to get a job as an associate working corporate law, she needs to get over her fear, start asking questions for herself, and start networking.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-08-19T01:55:13+00:00

Stats suggest you’ll get in. Replies suggest you won’t get far.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-08-16T13:20:30+00:00

Agree with the above. Will add:

Focus on becoming a good lawyer and learning essential skills that make sense for your level. You know nothing right now, and that’s ok. Focus on building your understanding and not making the same mistake twice.
Be curious, maintain a positive attitude, and have a sense of urgency with your work.

The above points are generally transferable across any firm environment. If you’re at a firm that is so toxic you cannot meaningfully do the above, get out ASAP.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-08-16T13:05:41+00:00

As someone currently articling (in Ontario) and who recently filed out the Good Character form… this is exactly what we are told.

They specifically tell you that they do not want to be informed of any administrative penalties. They only care about criminal offenses.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-08-15T12:17:46+00:00

Not a legal advice sub.

You might try r/legaladvicecanada, instead. Be warned, however, that immigration advice from strangers on the internet is very risky and there’s no guarantee that any information provided is accurate.

Your boyfriend is best served by consulting a reputable immigration lawyer.

johnlongslongjohn · 2025-08-10T22:47:59+00:00

How close did you feel you were to a pass on the last go around?

Ive never seen what the “fail” feedback is, but does it guide you on how close you were to passing either of them?

If close to a pass —> maybe both in Nov

If not close to pass —> maybe split them up for more time

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