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The Unique Olympic Law: Beyond the Podium
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The Unique Olympic Law: Beyond the Podium

I love the Olympics! Admittedly, some Olympic years, I am completely obsessed and have the “Olympic fever.” I love the Olympic spirit, […]

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My 2025 Accomplishments Cake
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My 2025 Accomplishments Cake

It took me a few tries to film it. I saw videos of everyone ending the year with a cake and putting […]

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My Unexpected Path From Law Office to Summer Pre-School During Career Uncertainty
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My Unexpected Path From Law Office to Summer Pre-School During Career Uncertainty

If you read Rocky Road: A Young Lawyer’s Resilience Journey and Pursuit of Career Transformation, you know I was really struggling with […]

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How to Build a Summer Work Wardrobe That’s Stylish and Office-Appropriate By Suzy Walsh
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How to Build a Summer Work Wardrobe That’s Stylish and Office-Appropriate By Suzy Walsh

Dressing for the office in the summer can be a challenge. You want to stay cool in the heat while maintaining a […]

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TikTok’s Ticking Clock of Uncertain Future on the Tightrope
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TikTok’s Ticking Clock of Uncertain Future on the Tightrope

There’s been all sorts of buzz with TikTok and how the potential ban in the US will affect many users. We also […]

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The Good, The Bad, and The Surprising: Law Firm to In-House Counsel Journey
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The Good, The Bad, and The Surprising: Law Firm to In-House Counsel Journey

So previously I worked for small law firms, for those of you who have read all of my blog posts before, including […]

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Travel Gadgets & Accessories for Lawyers on the Go
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Travel Gadgets & Accessories for Lawyers on the Go

If you want to book that trip and travel while knowing you have to get work done too, then having the right […]

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Podcasts are in! Ginny’s Podcast Picks for Young Lawyers
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Podcasts are in! Ginny’s Podcast Picks for Young Lawyers

I’ve compiled a list of great legal podcasts I’ve listened to, divided by area of law or topic. I discovered some of […]

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Rocky Road: A Young Lawyer’s Resilience Journey and Pursuit of Career Transformation
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Rocky Road: A Young Lawyer’s Resilience Journey and Pursuit of Career Transformation

I’ve written before about the feelings of imposter syndrome during law school and limbo during the job hunt. Here, I am writing […]

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Pride Canada: Legal Landmarks and Pride Month Celebrations
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Pride Canada: Legal Landmarks and Pride Month Celebrations

On May 31, 2024, the Toronto Mayor, Olivia Chow officially proclaimed June to be Pride Month in the city and raised the […]

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The Unique Olympic Law: Beyond the Podium
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  • February 16, 2026
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The Unique Olympic Law: Beyond the Podium

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My 2025 Accomplishments Cake
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  • February 7, 2026
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My 2025 Accomplishments Cake

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My Unexpected Path From Law Office to Summer Pre-School During Career Uncertainty
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  • August 29, 2025
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My Unexpected Path From Law Office to Summer Pre-School During Career Uncertainty

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How to Build a Summer Work Wardrobe That’s Stylish and Office-Appropriate By Suzy Walsh
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  • March 28, 2025
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How to Build a Summer Work Wardrobe That’s Stylish and Office-Appropriate By Suzy Walsh

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TikTok’s Ticking Clock of Uncertain Future on the Tightrope
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  • March 17, 2025
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TikTok’s Ticking Clock of Uncertain Future on the Tightrope

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The Good, The Bad, and The Surprising: Law Firm to In-House Counsel Journey
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  • December 7, 2024
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The Good, The Bad, and The Surprising: Law Firm to In-House Counsel Journey

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Travel Gadgets & Accessories for Lawyers on the Go
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  • September 23, 2024
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Podcasts are in! Ginny’s Podcast Picks for Young Lawyers
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  • August 20, 2024
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Podcasts are in! Ginny’s Podcast Picks for Young Lawyers

I’ve compiled a list of great legal podcasts I’ve listened to, divided by area of law or topic. I discovered some of […]

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Rocky Road: A Young Lawyer’s Resilience Journey and Pursuit of Career Transformation
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  • July 6, 2024
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Rocky Road: A Young Lawyer’s Resilience Journey and Pursuit of Career Transformation

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Pride Canada: Legal Landmarks and Pride Month Celebrations
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  • June 5, 2024
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Because sometimes "done" is actually enough - even Because sometimes "done" is actually enough - even if the perfectionist in me wants to add 12 more edits, reformat the whole thing, and rewrite the conclusion. This season is about trusting my work, not torturing it. Done is still done. And done is allowed to be good. #legalcareerjourney #younglawyer #perfectionism #perfectionist #legalprofession #ftlc #youngparalegals
Your career path doesn’t have to be linear. Maybe Your career path doesn’t have to be linear. Maybe your legal journey didn’t follow the “expected” route—OCIs, summer internship, hireback, articles, then associate at the same firm which led to becoming addicted to your work and area of practice. And that’s okay. It doesn’t make you any less. Sometimes life throws curveballs. Sometimes we take detours, pause, pivot, or rebuild. Sometimes the doors we thought would open don’t—and we’re pushed to create our own. Not hitting every traditional milestone doesn’t mean you won’t build a meaningful, successful, or fulfilling career or life. It just means your path is yours. I’ve faced unexpected turns, obstacles, rejections, and intentional changes that shaped both my career and my life - but as a result came growth. 💡 If you want to read more about my personal and career journey, check out my articles on my blog: www.ginnylawblogs.com 🔗in bio #legalcareerjourney #careergrowth #aspiringlawyers #ftlc #lawblogger #aspiringlegalprofessional #lawstudents #articlingstudents
If you feel like you're drowning in the Ontario Ba If you feel like you're drowning in the Ontario Bar Exam materials, you're not imagining it-the volume is actually wild. I know it's easy to put off and then think that you can start when the exam gets closer but you're only going to overwhelm yourself. Starting early and having a roadmap or guide to get down to understanding how to plan to prepare helps you stay sane. You don't need to stress harder, drown further - you can get direction. Ginny's Ontario Bar Exam Study Guide: Clarity > Chaos. Always. 🔗Link in Bio🔗 #ontariobarprep #ontariobarexam #canadianlawstudent
The way people love to skip straight to the "you'l The way people love to skip straight to the "you'll be fine" part... If you've ever felt behind, confused, or like you're the only one not "figuring it out," I promise you're not. As a foreign-trained woman lawyer in Canada, I've been there... In my early days I sometimes resented hearing "You'll figure it out" but I also now catch myself saying it- not because I have nothing to offer but because I know how much of this professional journey is trial, error, growth... Even years later, you're still learning, still adjusting and figuring it out. If you want to see what that looked like in my own career, follow and subscribe to my blog with free articles. I write about the messy, the wins, the pivots, the lessons... Link in bio to read / go to www.ginnylawblogs.com 🔗 #legalcareerjourney #ftlc #YoungLawyers #articlingstudents #womeninlaw #studentatlaw
I'm not saying don't read everything but it's not I'm not saying don't read everything but it's not enough to rely solely on having read the materials to pass the bar exams. You're not expected to memorize everything - it's not realistic. The Ontario bar exams are open book for a reason... Unless you have photographic memory, which many of us don't have, you're not going to be memorizing everything. You don't need to memorize... what you need is structure, organization and a plan to provide the most accurate answer to every question with the clock ticking down. The overwhelm you're feeling isn't a personal failure - it's the natural reaction to being handed thousands of pages with zero direction. When you're answering a question, are you confident having eliminated every other answer knowing there can only be 1 correct answer? Have you checked or are you just panicked you won't have time to? If you're looking for some guidance on how to do this, then consider Ginny's Ontario Bar Exam Study Guide which covers this. 🔗In bio. #ontariobarexam #ontariobarprep
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Everyone's been there. Completely crying and break Everyone's been there. Completely crying and breaking down over the amount of material... that doubt or uncertainty if you can get through it all and unsure if you'll ever become a lawyer. Don't panic! And If you're studying for the Ontario Bar exams and you want direction and help making a plan for your overwhelm, then check out Ginny's Ontario Bar Exam Study Guide. 🔗Link in Bio.🔗 #barexamprep #ontariobarexam #lawschooltolawyer #barexamlife #barprepstruggles
You're not overwhelmed because you're bad at stud You're not overwhelmed because you're bad at studying. It's because no one teaches you how to manage 1000+ pages of open-book material under extreme pressure. 📖 This exam isn't about intelligence. You need to know organization, indexing and how to move FAST. More students are reading more... When they should be structuring smarter. If you've been staring at the materials not knowing what to do next or asking "How am I supposed to get through this?" You're not alone. 💻I made something for you: Ginny's Ontario Bar Exam Study Guide📑 🔗Link in Bio - or Comment "BAR" and I'll send you the details. #ontariobarexam #barexamstudy #ontariolaw #futurelawyer #lsolicensing #ftlc
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