This week, I want to give a warm welcome to our guest, Rick Frank, one of my dear colleagues and law school peers. He completed his undergraduate program in criminal justice studies at the University of Guelph-Humber, and then his Juris Doctor at Osgoode Hall Law School. Rick is currently a criminal defence lawyer at a firm in Toronto called Foda Law, where he serves his clients in serious criminal cases, including homicide, gun and gang, and drug charges. Rick is a board member at Fair Change Community Services, which works with underhoused and homeless clients facing provincial charges. He has two cats, Matilda and Max.
Rick shares with us his journey to and through law school, his experience during the application process, and beyond. His previous experiences and traumas with racism, discrimination, and police harassment have shaped his goals to becoming a lawyer and to promote justice in the world. Through his work and his knowledge about the law, he empowers others and helps them to navigate the criminal legal system.
For all you potential law school applicants, undergrad students, and anyone who is interested in the legal system, this one’s for you! This episode goes into an in depth discussion about the law school application process and law school student experience.
Listen here to learn more about:
- Rick’s personal journey in academics and his professional career in criminal law, and how his experiences form the foundation of his ideas of justice and helping others
- The efficacy of reflective and mindful work during the application process to create your own personal statement that authentically tells your story, aspirations, and goals
- Insights into completing law school and the skill set learned over time – We delve into various discussions on growth vs. scarcity mindset in the context of law school, our experiences in first to third year of law school, and the skills we developed over time such as earning to write summaries and contracts.
- The importance of making mindful and purposeful choices in law school – It’s important to really reflect on your own goals, aspirations, and the kind of work that you want to do in order to define your own trajectory and avoid burnout.
- The importance of mental health and health consciousness in law school and one’s law career, particularly in the field of criminal law.
If you want to connect with us at Apply Yourself: The Advancement Spot and continue this discussion on law school and the application process, you can always email me personally at hello@applyyourselfglobal.com. You can also DM me on Instagram @applyyourselfglobal – Let me know about your law school plans and/or other academic and professional aspirations!
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