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NYC head-hunting and Litigation

I'm a bit late to the party, but this head-hunting frenzy out of NYC for Canadian corp associates (M&A, private equity etc) got me thinking as a litigator...

Intro Law Text for Layperson

Are there some good texts for a layperson to gain a better understanding of law in Canada (and also including perhaps the broader common law tradition)? Thank you.

Legality of stun batons, stun canes, and potentially cattle prods thrown into question even if their overall length is 480mm or longer

A court case in British Columbia (Regina v. Quinn Ray Enchin-Dixon) has convicted someone for possessing a prohibited weapon-stun baton legally purchased at a gas station labelled Canada legal. The device measures at 483mm in length.

Could I hypothetically get into law school?

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What to do when you think someone is liable?

In the practice of law, you’ll necessarily have to do things at odds when your personal set of values. Defend someone you think is liable. Sue someone you think isn’t. Cross-examine an honest person in a blatant attempt to make an upstanding, well-meaning person appear as they lack credibility.

How much does a doc review cost?

Finally, there's doc review, which a lot of people might end up in, even if they did things right. Doc review is generally $20-25/hr and is not guaranteed, but a "contract" position that depends on the availability of work. There's generally no room for upward mobility here.

Is law school expensive?

Law School is astronomically expensive - the schools will brag about the six figure salaries their graduates make coming out of school, but that's a fallacy. Most students graduate with $100k+ in student loan debt - and that's from law school alone. If you've got loans from undergrad, add those on top.