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NCAs: Interview Skills for Success, presented by TLA & NCA Network
Are you a NCA Candidate and looking for “Interview Inspiration”? Join us for this inspiring and practical 2-part program on Interview Skills for Success.
In Part 1, you’ll hear first-hand success stories from past NCA candidates as well as guidance from the Law Practice Program (Ryerson). In Part 2, you’ll learn how to nail your interview, with expert advice from the professionals.
Part 1 – Success Stories and Tips from the NCA Trenches
Tues Oct 19, 2021 | 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Topics include:
- Where to find the interviews / how to apply
- Preparing for the Interview
- Different interview types (government vs. firm vs. in-house etc.)
- Framing one’s experience & owning your narrative
- Resilience, vulnerability & authenticity – being yourself
- Learning from rejection – how to fail forward
- Networking and social media for law
- Success stories from past NCA candidates
Part 2 – Nailed it: Interview Advice for NCA’s from the Experts
Thurs Oct 28, 2021 | 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Topics include:
- Expectation from legal employers
- NCA Stigma? How to overcome
- How to stand out in an interview
- How to tackle challenging and/or inappropriate questions
- Common interview mistakes
- What NOT to talk about
- Questions for the Interviewer
- Tips for virtual interviews
- Cover letter and CV tips – do’s and don’ts
This is an interactive session where questions are encouraged. There will be a Q&A at the end of each panel discussion.
Speakers
Part 1:
Koyé Oladitan, Compliance Counsel, LAWPRO
Aidan Seymour-Butler, Criminal trial and appellant lawyer, Anthony Moustacalis and Associate
Fariya Walji, Assistant Director of Professional Development and Work Experience, Law Practice Program (Ryerson)
Gina Alexandris, Senior Director, Law Practice Program (Ryerson)
Moderator
Program details
Part 1: Tuesday Oct 19, 2021 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Part 2: Thursday Oct 28, 2021 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
ZOOM - 2 step registration. You will receive the details to join in your confirmation email.
Registration Fee:
- Members: $10.00 + HST
- Member Licensing Candidates and New Calls: $10.00 + HST
- Friends of the TLA: $10.00 + HST
- Non-Members: $10.00 + HST
- Undergraduate Law School Students: Complimentary tickets are available before October 14, 2021.
- If you are a Friend, please email your request for complimentary attendance to events@tlaonline.ca
- To become a Friend register for free
If you need more information about the event, please contact info@ncanetwork.com .
Any opinions expressed by speakers are their own and are not necessarily the opinions of the Toronto Lawyers Association, its directors and staff.