How to Become a Lawyer

In this episode I cover more ground on the field of criminal defense. This time, with defense attorney Leora Shemesh, who speaks to the personal side of criminal law and the advantages of building relationships. She also gives some tips to get ahead in law school, and set yourself up for success. Leora Shemesh practices out of Toronto, and covers a wide range of issues, including the intersection between criminal law and mental health. You can learn more about Leora here: https://www.leorashemesh.com

I set out to create this podcast because I don't know which field of law I should pursue as a career. I decided to interview lawyers from various fields to get a better understanding of the ins-and-outs of those fields. I hope this podcast can help you figure out your career path in law. For this inaugural episode, I sat down with seasoned professional Sean Robichaud, a criminal defense lawyer from Toronto, to talk about a legal field I thought I knew the most about - Criminal Law. It turns out, there is still much to learn about the practicalities of criminal defense, like: dealing with the emotional toll, separating the client from the case, and much more.  I hope you enjoy the episode. You can find out more about Sean at https://robichaudlaw.ca/about-us/sean-robichaud/