Blog of the Narrows

LAWST

2008-03-13T08:56:00.000-07:00

Every year the Law School stages its own variety show where students and faculty perform sketches poking fun at Weldon life. Ours is called "Pith and Substance." I think U of T refers to theirs as "Law Follies" (lawfully, get it?). The Social Committe asked students to put together a few videos to bridge the gap between sketches. I think this one was my favourite:I put together a few mock

Un Canadien Errant

2008-03-11T06:43:00.000-07:00

I can't figure out whether this lead from AP is understated or just plain insulting:NEW YORK - Literate Canadian songwriter Leonard Cohen joined the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday.Speaking of Canadians trapped among criminals and the morally suspect, our morning papers are filled with stories about Mexican prisoner Brenda Martin. I can't add much in the way of insight about her case, but I

For Every Tired 3L

2008-03-10T11:59:00.000-07:00

This is what your legal education is all about.[AP/Emilio Morenatti]What a photo. I've asked the AP to send me a print for whenever I have an office to put it in.Apologies for the serious subject matter. One of the side effects of finishing law school (and the emerging fiscal/social realities of graduation) is that it does tend to reify many of the things you were cynical about in your

The Holiday Spirit

2007-12-09T21:50:00.000-08:00

I love timeshifting. For some strange reason my cable provider allows me to check out Seattle's Fox affiliate. This seems unusual for Nova Scotia.Anyway, as a result of this generous cable package, I am able to view a wide variety of local Washington state advertisements that I wouldn't otherwise be privy to.This one caught my eye a few minutes ago and I was happy to come across it on youtube.

Niagara Falls Judge Loses Mind Over Ringtone

2007-11-28T10:05:00.000-08:00

The bizarre episode began on March 11 2005, when the judge was presiding at Niagara Falls City court over a slate of domestic violence cases.Whenever you read a sentence like that, you know you have to read to the end. In law school, we mostly read appellate cases. By nature they are dry, orderly, and to be frank, kind of boring. The beauty of the practice of law (at least from my summertime

Sadly: A Portrait of American Culture

2007-10-30T19:52:00.000-07:00

Stick with this video until around the 1 minute mark.

Quick Word on Maclean's

2007-10-03T15:38:00.000-07:00

There’s one important question, however, that hasn’t been asked or answered here. Maclean’s has ranked Canada’s law schools from best to worst. But best for what? Worst at what? What is the essential function that Maclean’s believes law schools serve? If you haven’t nailed down what a law school is supposed to be or to do, it’s kind of hard to say that some schools are better at it than others.

Amusing Perversion of Student Finance

2007-09-16T11:07:00.000-07:00

Want to know the easiest way to pay less tuition?Ignore the following message received from Dalhousie University on September 14:A. Fee Payment Dates:We would like to remind you that Friday, September 21st, 2007 is the last day to pay your fees or have your student loan signed without a $50.00 late registration fee. It is also the last day to receive a full refund including incidental fees if

5 Weeks Left

2007-07-15T13:56:00.000-07:00

Well, it seems I've left close to 8 weeks of my Toronto existence undocumented. At least in this space.Now that I have only 5 weeks of Toronto summer left and my articles are secure, I'm a little less worried about how my blog activity may affect my real life. Not that I fear being watched and nor that I have any real indication that anyone is reviewing this self-indulgence, I just don't like to

Mine to Discover

2007-05-27T19:10:00.000-07:00

I've been back for a few weeks now and I'll be changing the header to reflect the fact. I feel bad claiming the Narrows while I reside on Spadina, so I'll make some aesthetic changes to make up for it.Anyway, the main reason I'm posting is because several people have commented upon my silence and worry that I've been chilled from posting at all. This is incorrect, I've just been too busy to scour