Hello Saucy,
I’m going broke. Apart from paying too much for tuition, my boyfriend and I pay too much for rent, groceries, and commuting. Any advice on saving money and living better?
Thanks,
Flat Baroque
Dear Flat Baroque,
These 4 simple solutions will turn your life from rags to riches.
- Try out the extremely affordable Goodmans LLP Café, conveniently located right inside the law school. Grab a sandwich whenever you want!*
*8am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, after which you may starve.
- Not interested in tax law, labour and employment law, or originalism? Well now you are! You can load up on lunch, dinner, and tomorrow’s lunch by attending various club meetings.
- You mentioned that you have a boyfriend. Is he providing value? If not, it may be time to drop him and begin digging for gold. Though not usually available on Tinder or Hinge, if you venture south of the law building you may be able to find an engineer. If you’re feeling a little more ambitious, hop onto the GO train westbound to Waterloo.
Not interested in a FAANG boyfriend? That’s okay! Maybe you need a finance bro. There’s plenty of JD/MBAs buzzing around the law school and Rotman is only a short walk away. Listen for these magic words to identify them: venture capital, ROI, and crypto.
- Buy financial management books.
Happy saving!
Saucy
Editor’s Note: Take this advice at your own risk. Saucy will not be held liable for any damages caused to your love life, stomach, or otherwise.
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Dearest Saucy Intruder,
I would never dare to admit it out loud, but I think I’m better than everyone else. I need everyone to know how much better I am than them without explicitly saying so. I also want all my professors to know that I’m the best student in their class. Any tips on how I can assert my excellence?
Sincerely,
Akeenah
Dear Akeenah,
The best way for professors to get a sense of your intelligence is for you to ask as many questions as possible. Don’t be afraid to ask every hypothetical that comes to mind—no matter how remote it is from the subject matter. To demonstrate your superior acumen and to distinguish yourself from your peers, ask detailed questions at the end of the class, especially if it’s a late-night Thursday class.
You should also diverge every conversation back to your grades. Don’t forget to mention how little effort you put into getting those grades.
Yours,
Saucy
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Hi,
I’m an incoming 1L. I need a lot of advice and mentorship and tutoring. How do I get it?
– John Smith (0L)
Dear John Smith,
Your anxiety is understandable. I recommend that you do follow all the advice below to maximise your chances of finding a suitable upper year mentor.
Before school starts, find upper years on LinkedIn and send them an invitation to connect alongside a lengthy note detailing your life story.
While you may be tempted to use the law school’s facilitated mentorship program, don’t do it. You’ll most likely get ghosted.
Once school starts, use weekly Call to the Bars as your primary networking avenue—CTTB is basically one big coffee chat. Scout out upper years and ask them anything.
And remember: reach out to upper years whenever—whether it’s 4 am, the morning of Call Day, or the night before one of their exams. Other people are resources for you!
Stay sssssaucy!
