By Hai Tran One of my favourite quotes is “growth and comfort do not co-exist”. I saw this quote on a business networking application three years ago and I loved it so much, I actually got the quote tattooed on me. Upon reflection of how chaotic the year 2020 has been for us all, I am now reminded again of this favourite quote. 114
By Rachelle Paquet Can you think of anyone or anything across the globe that has not been affected by COVID-19? I cannot. For better or for worse, COVID-19 has left its imprint on the environment, the economy, wildlife, people, and the standard processes we use for practically everything in our daily lives. The processes we knew just two months ago - for working, learning, travelling, shopping, gathering, socializing, exercising, celebrating, mourning, seeking medical treatment, and cleaning - have all drastically changed. Even the justice system has not been immune to changing its relic processes. 112
By Kiana Blake The year 2020 will go down in history. What is most likely to come to people’s minds is of course is COVID-19, the global pandemic that shook the entire world. But it was also during this pandemic that we saw the tragic murders of three Black Americans: Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. The death of George Floyd sparked protests across all 50 states as well as in several countries across the world, including in various cities across Canada. 110
By Alexander Mulligan Law schools must do better. When I signed up to write this post, I was planning on talking about AI and the law. But the wave of demonstrations over the deaths of countless black folks at the hands of the state raises the question: what law schools are doing to combat racism against BIPOC folks. As I reflect on my first year, I cannot help but come to the conclusion that law schools must do better at educating students on racial inequities in the law. 108
By Jean-Paul Bevilacqua One of our esteemed fellows, Dr. Jennifer L. Schulz, just had her book published by Routledge Books. It's called "Mediation & Popular Culture" and can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/2UI6Bld Congrats, Jennifer!
By Latania Christie To say that I am satisfied with my experience as a student at the Osgoode Mediation Clinic would be a gross understatement. My academic experience through the intensive program and continuing as a summer student genuinely exceeded my expectations of experiential learning. The Osgoode Mediation Intensive Program offers students the remarkable opportunity of learning about the theories of mediation, in addition to providing students with opportunities to be active participants in noting how those theories play out in a court setting. The clinic directors have extensive knowledge in the field and are well familiarized with community partners…
