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Jeffrey LiuOctober 31, 2022
2023–24 Toronto Articling Recruitment Student Survey Results
Students reflect on their recruit experiences Though Ultra Vires traditionally surveys 2L Toronto recruit experiences, this year we are pleased to publish the results of […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyOctober 3, 2022
New York Summer 2023 Recruitment Results
At least 28 U of T students secured work in NYC U of T Law students are no stranger to securing a coveted spot in […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyMarch 31, 2022
Toronto Summer 2022 1L Recruitment Results
Highest record of hires to-date with U of T Law retaining top spot The 2022 Toronto 1L recruit was special. According to Ultra Vires recruit […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyMarch 31, 2022
Toronto 2022-2023 Articling Recruit Numbers
At least 52 students hired across law schools At least fifty-two students secured articling positions in Toronto’s 2022-2023 Articling Recruit. Most hires were from Osgoode […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyJanuary 26, 2022
An Interview with Paul-Erik Veel on Innovation and the Law
Discussing developments in technological innovation in legal practice Paul-Erik Veel is a Partner at Lenczner Slaght LLP. On January 14, Veel sat down with Ultra […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyNovember 25, 2021
Toronto Summer 2022 2L Recruit Numbers
Upward trend in student hiring, U of T and Osgoode continue to lead the pack, and Lincoln Alexander secures five percent of total positions Demand […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyNovember 25, 2021
Factors Associated with Success in the 2022 Toronto Recruit
Recruit success is associated with grades, number of interview invitations received and attended, race, and gender After 11 weeks of intense research, applications, networking, and […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyOctober 28, 2021
New York Summer 2022 Recruitment Informal Results
At least 37 U of T students secured work in NY Every year, numerous New York law firms search for new talent to fill their […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyOctober 18, 2021
Number of In-Firm Interviews Received Associated with Increased Employment Success
Receiving 5 or more invitations and attending 4 or more interviews were independently associated with a 90%+ chance of employment As 2L students participating in […]
Angela FengSeptember 29, 2021
Toronto Summer 2021 1L Recruitment Results
Forty seven first-years obtain employment through the 1L recruit In this year’s formal Toronto 1L Recruit, 47 1L students obtained summer positions. While U of […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyMay 2, 2021
Students From All Undergraduate Disciplines Perform Well in Law School
Undergraduate degree not indicative of performance in 1L classes and 2L recruit It may seem intuitive that students who come from social sciences and humanities […]
Dhriti ChakravartyMay 2, 2021
Toronto Summer 2021 2L Recruit Numbers
Despite global pandemic, demand for summer students does not flag Editor’s Note: We will update our online spreadsheet at ultravires.ca to reflect any further information […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyMay 2, 2021
Correlations Between Grades and Recruit Success
Grades matter in predicting the number of OCIs extended, but after that point, grades are generally no better at predicting success than non-academic factors The […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyMarch 4, 2021
Calgary 2L Summer 2021 Recruit Results Are In
University of Calgary Faculty of Law ranked first in the number of successful students The Calgary 2L Summer 2021 Recruit concluded with Offer Day on […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyJanuary 27, 2021
Ottawa Intellectual Property 1L & 2L Summer 2021 Recruit Results Are In
U of T ranks first in the number of successful students in the 1L stream (and last in the 2L stream) The Ottawa Intellectual Property […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyNovember 2, 2020
1L Study Resources Go-To Guide 2020-2021
A handy tool for where to find the most helpful study aids WHEREAS exam season is quickly approaching; and WHEREAS Reading Week (read: “Exam Prep […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyOctober 5, 2020
Call for a Faculty Reporting Mandate for In-House COVID-19 Cases
The Faculty must keep students and staff regularly informed of positive COVID-19 cases On September 8, Associate Dean Christopher Essert emailed the U of T […]
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