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Studying Law Around the World

Claudio Klaus
Studying Law Around the World
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  • Building Community and Finding Connection with Dylan Gibbs
    This episode is brought to you by Rev, a top AI transcription and speech-to-text platform trusted by thousands of legal professionals and researchers worldwide. Rev helps you quickly transcribe, organize, and analyze case materials with high accuracy using secure and easy-to-use tools. Learn more at ⁠Rev.com⁠.In today’s episode, I speak with Dylan Gibbs, a Canadian lawyer and the founder of Inn Laws, a private community built for lawyers who want real connection, practical support, and less of the traditional legal formality.Dylan shares his journey from working in big firms and clerking at Canada’s top courts to stepping away from legal practice and creating something that felt more human. We talk about what’s missing in the legal profession today, how isolation and burnout are showing up across the field, and why building community matters more than ever.He also talks about his newsletter Hearsay, and the kind of honest conversations lawyers are craving. If you’ve ever felt like legal work was too disconnected or too rigid, this episode will speak to you.Bio:Dylan Gibbs is a former litigator turned community builder on a mission to make law less lonely. He began his career as a Supreme Court clerk and big-firm lawyer before realizing how isolating and joyless the profession can feel. Driven to change that, Dylan founded Inn Laws, a private community where Canadian lawyers connect to share knowledge, swap stories, and support one another.At Inn Laws, Dylan leads the creation of small peer groups of like-minded lawyers, an online forum for open and judgment-free discussions, and meetups designed to feel more like friendly gatherings than formal networking events. The community also offers accredited CPD workshops focused on practical, engaging content.Dylan’s goal is simple: help lawyers connect, learn, and rediscover the enjoyment in practicing law. For Canadian lawyers seeking a more supportive network, Dylan invites you to visit innlaws.ca and meet your extended legal family.
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  • The Power of Showing Up and Building Bridges with Peter Hawkins
    This episode is brought to you by Rev, a top AI transcription and speech-to-text platform trusted by thousands of legal professionals and researchers worldwide. Rev helps you quickly transcribe, organize, and analyze case materials with high accuracy using secure and easy-to-use tools. Learn more at Rev.com.In today’s episode, I speak with Peter Hawkins, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of MELLOHAWK Logistics. Peter shares his journey building a successful international logistics company and his work connecting trade between Brazil and Canada. We explore his passion for mentorship, helping newcomers and entrepreneurs find their path, and how he combines business leadership with community impact. Peter also offers practical advice on networking, career growth, and navigating challenges in global trade.If you want to learn about building bridges across cultures and industries, this episode is for you.Bio:Peter Hawkins is the Senior Vice President and Managing Director of MELLOHAWK Logistics, a leading international freight forwarding and logistics company based in Mississauga, Ontario. With over 20 years of experience, Peter has built a successful business that specializes in global shipping, trade consulting, and supply chain solutions.Peter is also deeply involved in fostering trade and cultural connections between Brazil and Canada. He serves as Co-Chair of the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce and holds leadership roles in local business and workforce development organizations, including Sheridan College’s Professional Advisory Committee and the Peel-Halton Local Employment Planning Council.Passionate about mentorship and community support, Peter actively helps newcomers, entrepreneurs, and new graduates navigate the challenges of building careers in Canada. He leads MELLOHAWK’s International Training Center, which offers accredited education in international trade and logistics.Beyond business, Peter co-produced the award-winning documentary The Long Rider and frequently shares practical advice on job searching, networking, and career growth. His work reflects a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and building bridges across cultures.
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  • Global Legal Careers Made Possible with Cardozo’s New Online LL.M. Program
    In this episode of Studying Law Around the World, Claudio Klaus sits down with Dean Val Myteberi from Cardozo School of Law to introduce their groundbreaking online LL.M. in General Legal Studies. This program is designed specifically for international lawyers and law students who want to study U.S. law flexibly and affordably, without relocating to New York.The Cardozo online LL.M. helps you meet the bar eligibility requirements for Washington D.C. and California, two of the most important legal markets in the United States. Whether you aim to advance your career by gaining a U.S. law credential, prepare for the bar exam, or expand your professional network, this program offers a rich curriculum and personalized support tailored to your goals.Dean Myteberi shares how Cardozo combines top faculty expertise with innovative technology to create a dynamic online learning experience. Students benefit from live mentorship, interactive discussion forums, and full access to Cardozo’s global alumni network of more than 16,000 legal professionals in over 70 countries.Affordable tuition and flexible pacing mean this degree fits into your busy life while opening doors to new opportunities. Join us to hear why this online LL.M. is more than a degree — it is a launchpad for international legal careers with global reach.If you want to learn how Cardozo is reshaping legal education and helping lawyers worldwide achieve their goals, this episode is for you. Tune in and discover how to take the next step in your legal journey with Cardozo’s online LL.M. program.Find more info at: https://cardozo.yu.edu/admissions/llm-admissions/llm-general-legal-studies-online#Ad #Sponsored
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  • From Stranger to Co-Host: The Last ‘Series Within the Series’ Episode with Erika Bailey
    This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONTENDER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, The premier agency helping lawyers go from invisible to impossible to ignore on LinkedIn. Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://contenderllc.com/work-with-us⁠⁠Erika Bailey⁠⁠ (she|her) has served the University of Toronto for nearly 25 years, specializing in international graduate student advising and coaching. With an MA in Adult Education from ⁠⁠OISE|UT⁠⁠, an MA in Leadership from ⁠⁠Royal Roads University⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Solutions-focused Brief Coaching⁠⁠, her passion is to support internationally trained lawyers and law students with the ⁠⁠University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law’s⁠⁠ graduate programs, specifically the ⁠⁠GPLLM⁠⁠ and the ⁠⁠LL.M.⁠⁠ She coaches and advises them in their orientation to, and engagement with, the rigorous recruitment processes for future law licensing candidates, as well as on their licensing processes. In particular, fostering communities of kindness and belonging through mentorship, networking, and transparent dialogue are at the heart of her work.
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  • The TOEFL, Global Mobility and Language Proficiency with John Clark
    This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONTENDER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, The premier agency helping lawyers go from invisible to impossible to ignore on LinkedIn. Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://contenderllc.com/work-with-us⁠John Clark is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at ETS, the organization behind the TOEFL and GRE. John started his professional journey as a lawyer before pivoting into international education, where he’s spent over a decade working at the intersection of admissions, assessment, student mobility, and global strategy. At ETS, he leads key initiatives to modernize English language testing for over 13,000 institutions worldwide. From AI-driven updates to score scale reforms, John is helping reshape how language proficiency is measured and how students prepare to study and work abroad. He’s especially passionate about equity and access, and how assessments can better reflect the realities of learners from all backgrounds — including those from the Global South. In this episode, we talk about his legal background, how the TOEFL is evolving, and what international students should know when choosing a language test and applying to law school abroad. 💡 Special Perk for Listeners: Use promo code WORLDLAW25 to get 7% off the TOEFL iBT, whether at a test center or through the Home Edition. Valid until September 30, 2025.
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