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Writing for UV

Some good, mostly practical reasons on why you should just do it.

UV isn’t just the independent student newspaper of the law school, it is Jackman’s gateway to law school gossip, classroom drama, caffeine-fueled commentary, and the not-so-occasional rant. UV has been referred to by many as the law school survival guide by many (don’t ask us who or how many, just accept it and move on) and this is your chance to take part in the humorous, punny, and sometimes chaotic experience that is UV, so read on to find out how you can contribute towards making the law school experience fun, relatable, and a little less serious. 

  1. There are no rules (mostly). 

You can share your quirkiest anecdotes, critique the latest legal trends, or just attend an event and write about what happened. Give us your hot takes, spill your deepest secrets, we want it all. 

  1. Get first dibs on donuts.

There’s nothing better than watching a good 700 students battle their way into line for a taste of a fresh Krispy Kreme donut at 12:30pm on a sad Thursday while you waltz up to the front and grab your donut (and copy of your new piece hot off the press). Your peers will want to be your friend just to cut ahead. Bask in the glory by writing for UV.

  1. Validation.

Write about all your problems at the school. Course selection? Lack of courses to select? Embrace the chaos and turn it into a masterpiece that is the voice of many. You will be treated like a sudden celebrity – no ‘in the day of a UofT law student’ video necessary! You will receive nods of appreciation from fellow writers, and if you’re really lucky – fan mail! (yes, this has happened before).

  1. Perfect your procrastination. 

You’ve found the perfect excuse to avoid that looming LRW assignment. Procrastination is an art form at the law school, and UV gives you the opportunity to develop the skill. Embrace the chaos. Channel your stress into pieces of written work that will live on for generations rather than summaries you may never look at again. Put off the reading one more day. Write for UV. 

  1. Self-promotion.

This is your chance to immortalize yourself. Publish your cover letter and write 500 words on why every firm on the street that shall not be named should hire you. Give them more information than what a 17-minute interview ever could. Better yet – publish your dating profile and tell the law school community what you’re looking for. This is your chance to shine. 

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