Courtney March

Courtney March

Courtney March is in her third year of law school at the University of Windsor. She is the editor-in-chief for the Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues and president of the Cycling Association of Windsor Law. Her favourite part of law school (so far) was participating in the 2017 Donald G.H. Bowman National Tax Moot.

She can be reached by email.

Law School: The Highlight Reel

Rejoice, 3Ls! Exams are coming to a close and it is time to pop the champagne! You survived law school!

Making the most of reading week

Just as the winter semester starts to ramp up with group work, midterms, assignments and essays, February brings — and not a moment too soon — reading week.

Experiential learning at legal clinics: a great opportunity for law students

At law school, I participated in a number of extracurricular activities: law review, the cycling association, intramural sports and competitive mooting. However, there was one popular opportunity that I, perhaps regrettably, did not elect to pursue: legal clinics.

Overcoming post-exam stress

Lackluster meals, disturbed sleep and one very busy library: it’s exam time and the stress is mounting.

Didn’t secure the coveted Toronto summer job? You are not alone

Whether intentionally or not, law schools place a tremendous emphasis on the popular Bay Street summer student positions and it is very easy for students to be caught up in the “hype.”

Yay Street: Tales from in-firm week successes

It is no secret that the job market for current and incoming law students is unnerving. For those fortunate enough to secure an interview, it is simply a foot in the door with plenty of work ahead.

Tips for effective teamwork among law students

As the school year unfolds and students join clubs and start new initiatives, they will find themselves having to work with others. It is no secret that working with a team can be challenging, even if it is among a group of friends.

Small but effective lessons from a summer work term

Working at a law firm over the summer was a great experience, but it also carried many challenges. In reflecting on my time at the firm, there are three important takeaways that I would like to share as they can no doubt be applied to law school.

Recognizing the reality of imposter syndrome

Whether you are a law student, articling student or a junior associate, it is easy to be trapped in the mindset that you don’t measure up. Recently, I came across a number of TED Talks on imposter syndrome.

Incoming 1Ls: Some tips before you begin

While it may seem as though the fall is weeks away, it will be here in no time. For those who have been accepted to law school (congratulations) or those who are patiently awaiting a response from their prospective schools (stay patient), it may be worthwhile to take a few hours to think about your upcoming school year.