A note of reassurance to 2Ls
Dear 2Ls,
We were asked by Ultra Vires to write a little something in support of you as we reach a milestone in the 2L Toronto recruit period, and we are delighted to do so. Over the last year, it has been such a pleasure to get to know you. We are amazed every day by how far you have come and how motivated you are to keep growing. We are impressed by how you are able to cut through the noise of law school to develop individual and intrinsic interests. We are in awe of how you find the time to dedicate yourselves to your academics…and mooting…and recruits…and clinics…and intramurals…and all of your other extracurriculars. We don’t know how you do it, but you make it work, and you do it beautifully.
In conversations with employers following OCIs, they frequently spoke about your polish, your preparedness, your intelligence—and we agree. But most of all, we admire your individual strengths and unique qualities. Over the course of interacting with you this past year, we have seen so much kindness, so much care for your communities, and so much humour and perspective and personality. We have shared deep belly laughs during mock interviews, and we have heard stories that move us to tears. This is why we cannot wait for you to get into the in-firm period and show these employers that—on top of being polished, prepared, and intelligent, you are each incredibly wonderful in your own unique way. And we know that they will be just as amazed as we are!
Remember to be yourself, and that you should be thoughtful about which employer you choose. Remember your agency in this process—that you too are looking for which employer “fits” with your personality, passions, goals, and values. When you feel like you need help, reach out for it—from the CDO, the Faculty’s wellness support team, or from your friends and colleagues. We are here for you, and we have witnessed how meaningful it is when you are here for each other. I know that you will continue to show up for one another—past law school and well into your legal careers—and what a difference it will make!
For those of you not participating in this recruit, please rest assured that there are many more 2L summer opportunities to come! The 2L Toronto recruit is but one recruit among many other opportunities. We will continue to inform you about upcoming positions and recruits that may be of interest to you and are here to support you both through our programming and through one-on-one appointments. Don’t hesitate to connect with us about any questions you may have.
Warmly,
Your CDO Team
