By Latania Christie To say that I am satisfied with my experience as a student at the Osgoode Mediation Clinic would be a gross understatement. My academic experience through the intensive program and continuing as a summer student genuinely exceeded my expectations of experiential learning. The Osgoode Mediation Intensive Program offers students the remarkable opportunity […]
By Andy Zhou I enjoyed my internship at Osgoode Mediation Clinic. As one of the experiential education components of Osgoode Hall Law school, it has offered me a great opportunity to hone my legal skillsets and improve my oral advocacy skills. From this program, I learned how to carry out client intakes at the court […]
By Deena Gangbar One of my most memorable experiences from this summer was presenting in front of a group of Glendon Campus Students. I presented with my co-worker, Kojo, on managing workplace conflict. The group we were presenting to were all on Glendon student council, and, in previous years, they experienced spurts of conflict in […]
By Kojo Almasi I’m at my desk in the office, eyes squinting against the blue light of my dual-monitor setup when the phone rings. I freeze mid-type and pick up the receiver. Clear my throat. “Osgoode Mediation Clinic, Kojo speaking, how can I help you today?” Then it begins.
By Michael Dunk One of the cornerstones of the Osgoode Mediation Clinical Program is the opportunity to conduct mediations at the Sheppard Avenue and Brampton Small Claims Courts. Being a student of the program during the past academic year, I attended and conducted mediations at both courthouses. Continuing with the Mediation Clinic over the summer, […]
By Jean-Paul Bevilacqua On February 21, 2019, the Winkler Institute for Dispute Resolution hosted a symposium on the future of dispute resolution as a celebration of the Osgoode Mediation Clinic’s 10th anniversary. The symposium, entitled “Where Do We Go from Here? A Celebration, Discussion and Exploration of the Future of Dispute Resolution,” showcased the breadth […]