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Beyond the Briefcase

Beyond the Briefcase

By: Sarah Rosa & Meg Zhang
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Want to learn more about your legal rights and responsibilities, how to become a lawyer, and how to navigate law school? Rather than entering the Google rabbit hole, join Sarah and Meg every Monday as they embark on their law school journey and take you along, where you can learn from and with them. You will discover career paths that do not require licensing, niche areas of practice, and be guided through common legal challenges, as the hosts take you Beyond the Briefcase.2023, Sarah Rosa & Meg Zhang Career Success Economics
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  • Interview with Celine Tsai: Going on Exchange in Law School
    Apr 6 2026

    On this episode of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts chat with Celine Tsai, a student who went on exchange to Lund University in Sweden in her final year of law school. Celine shares her experiences navigating the (bizarrely antiquated) exchange application process, the terror of housing logistics, and the many, many fun places to visit in Europe.

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    Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our law school or any past guests/future guests on our podcast.

    This episode was recorded by Meg Zhang, and produced by Adam Green.

    Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com

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    Sarah and Meg

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    47 mins
  • Interview with Tharmela Ganendralingam: Articling at a Boutique Law Firm
    Mar 30 2026

    On this episode of Beyond the Briefcase, your hosts chat with Tharmela Ganendralingam, an articling student working at a boutique law firm in Downtown Toronto. Tharmela peels back the curtain on transitioning into articles and how to balance work and life. She also imparts some sage and much-needed wisdom for those finishing up law school.

    Support the podcast!
    Follow us on our socials
    Instagram: @beyondthebriefcasepodcast

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    Don't hesitate to contact us if there are some topics you would like covered on the show! We would love to hear from you.

    Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our law school or any past guests/future guests on our podcast.

    This episode was recorded by Meg Zhang, and produced by Adam Green.

    Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com

    See you next week,

    Sarah and Meg

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    40 mins
  • Summer Student Experiences: Boutique
    Nov 24 2025

    Welcome to the sixth and final episode of our summer student mini-series! In this episode, Sarah and Meg chat about their experiences working at boutique firms in Downtown Toronto. Sarah speaks about her time at an office specializing in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. Meg recounts her time at a labour/employment shop. If you're interested in learning more about the culture at boutiques, the perils of commuting, and how law schools should have an etiquette program, this episode is for you!

    Support the podcast!
    Follow us on our socials
    Instagram: @beyondthebriefcasepodcast

    Give us a 5-star rating and subscribe for more.
    Don't hesitate to contact us if there are some topics you would like covered on the show! We would love to hear from you.

    Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our law school or any past guests/future guests on our podcast.

    This episode was recorded by Meg Zhang, and produced by Adam Green.

    Music: "Sunset Strip" by audionautix.com

    See you next week,

    Sarah and Meg

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    59 mins
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