Stare Indecisis

To close out Season 7 of Stare Indecisis, we are doing something a little different.In this Agony Aunt–style episode, hosts Payal, Iyanu, and Praise bring forward some of the questions many law students quietly carry. Joined by Christina Friesen and Staci Coleman, counsellors for the UVic Faculty of Law, we discuss topics like fear of speaking in class, moral perfectionism, resilience, allyship, burnout, and the pressure to pursue “meaningful” work.We also talk about the anxiety of transitioning from law student to lawyer, and the common fear of being called to the bar and feeling unprepared. The hosts also reflect on the season and share some of the key lessons and insights they are taking away.Thank you for listening to Season 7 of Stare Indecisis. Stay tuned for Season 8!UVic law students can reach Christina at [email protected], and Staci at [email protected] Corporate - Medium1 by LiteSaturation -- https://freesound.org/s/767543/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

In this episode of Stare Indecisis, Praise Oluwafemi interviews Bethlehem (Bety) Tesfay, an LLM student in Law and Society to talk about her thesis. Her thesis focuses on critically examining Canadian terrorism law, with a focus on the definition of terrorism. Bety hopes to build on past research into the definition of terrorism to contribute to the knowledge on how racialization and the othering of certain communities can limit their equality and democratic rights.Song Credits:Intro - Fairydust Fantasy by PALA: https://www.soundstripe.com/library/songs/16165Outro - Just Like That by Dr. Delight: https://www.soundstripe.com/library/songs/40290

In this episode of Stare Indecisis, Praise Oluwafemi interviews Kelly Weiling Zhou to talk about her paper that will be published in this year’s Appeal Law Review Journal. Her paper is titled: Applying Indigenous Feminist Legal Theory And Queer Indigenous Studies To Combat Editorial, Patriarchal And Heteronormative Influences In Indigenous Governance. Drawing on Indigenous feminist legal theory and queer Indigenous studies, Kelly’s paper focuses on how Indigenous communities must challenge and resist internalized heteropatriarchal and heteronormative ideologies to avoid perpetuating the settler-colonial agenda.Song Credits:Intro - Bisous by Matt Wigton: https://www.soundstripe.com/library/songs/17939 Outro - Studied Abroad by Neon Beach: https://www.soundstripe.com/library/songs/18007 

About The Honourable Justice Ahmad:Justice Jasmin Z. Ahmad is a first generation Canadian whose parents have two distinct cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds: her mother is from Barbados and her father is from Pakistan. Born in Winnipeg, she was raised in Flin Flon, a mining town in northern Manitoba.Prior to her appointment to the Supreme Court of British Columbia in 2020, Justice Ahmad practised commercial litigation at Koffman Kalef LLP. She was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2019.Justice Ahmad was elected as a Bencher of the Law Society in 2016 and served as Chair of the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee, and the Discipline Committee. She was a regular presenter on professionalism and ethics in the profession and was involved with the CBABC’s Women’s Law Forum Mentoring program and was an active member of the summary advice program with Access Pro Bono.Biography Source: The Canadian Bar Associationhttps://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=bc_bc23div03vSong Credits:Intro - Groovy Bass Action Theme Music by jjmarsan: https://freesound.org/people/jjmarsan/sounds/476069/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Outro - Energetic Funk Grooves by Matio888: https://freesound.org/people/Matio888/sounds/789285/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

In this episode of Stare Indecisis, Shannon Higginson, the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer of lululemon, speaks at length about what led her to pursue in-house counsel work, the differences between private practice and in-house, and what it takes to lead a global corporation in legal matters. The episode is hosted by UVic Law Journal Editorial Board members Iyanu Soyege and Praise Oluwafemi. Song Credits:Intro - Groovy Bass Action Theme Music by jjmarsan: https://freesound.org/people/jjmarsan/sounds/476069/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Outro - Energetic Funk Grooves by Matio888: https://freesound.org/people/Matio888/sounds/789285/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

In this episode, Payal is joined by Ben Barnes, one of the authors published in this year’s Appeal Law Journal, to talk through how privacy law intersects with Indigenous legal orders in British Columbia, breaking it down in an accessible way. They explore how Gitxsan and Salish traditions understand privacy through relationships and consent, and what meaningful reform and Indigenous data sovereignty could look like.--In Episode 4, Payal sits down with Ben Barnes to explore how privacy law intersects with Indigenous legal orders in British Columbia. Together, they break these ideas down in an accessible way, discussing how communities such as the Gitxsan Nation and Coast Salish peoples understand privacy through relationships, responsibility, and trust rather than paperwork and policies. Through stories, legal examples, and practical reforms, they examine questions of consent, jurisdiction, and Indigenous data sovereignty, and what meaningful change could look like for the future of privacy law. Be sure to look out for Ben’s paper in this year’s edition of the Appeal Law Journal.Calm Corporate - Medium1 by LiteSaturation -- https://freesound.org/s/767543/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

What if members of the public were given a greater voice in petitioning the federal government to address rising cellphone and internet bills? This is a large part of what Nathaniel (Nathan) Sukhdeo writes about in his article titled, "Amending Section 12 of the Telecommunications Act: Considering Public Interest as a Factor in Cabinet's Decisions on Petitions". Tune in to hear host Iyanu Soyege speak with Nathan about his article, writing process and why having an article published in the UVic Law Journal is significant to him Intro and Outro Music Credits:Calm Corporate - Medium1 by LiteSaturation -- https://freesound.org/s/767543/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

In this episode, Payal, Praise and Iyanu discuss the pursuit of academic excellence in law school and defining success beyond grades!In Episode 2, the Season 7 hosts of Stare Indecisis explore how law students can pursue academic excellence in healthy and sustainable ways while expanding our definitions on what it truly means to be “excellent” in law school. So, stay tuned as Payal, Praise and Iyanu discuss what academic excellence means and how we aim to achieve it!Sound Credits:- ""Don't Keep Me Waiting"" and ""Lemon Lime"" by Async, sourced via Podcastle Licensed under Podcastle’s Royalty-Free Music Agreement."

Thank you for listening to our first episode of the season! We are still working out a few wrinkles, and we truly appreciate your support!To kick off Season 7 of Stare Indecisis, we are excited to introduce our new hosts, Payal, Iyanu, and Praise. For our first episode, we are joined by Laura Pringle, Manager of the Law Careers Office at UVic Law, for our Mythbusters episode, “Go Big (Law) or Go Home?”Together, we unpack the myth that Big Law is the only path to success. We talk candidly about recruit season realities, why OCI can feel so all-consuming in law school culture, and explore the many fulfilling legal careers beyond Big Law. Laura shares insight, reassurance, and real examples that remind students their worth and future are not defined by a single recruitment cycle.UVic law students and alumni can reach Laura at [email protected] Corporate - Medium1 by LiteSaturation -- https://freesound.org/s/767543/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

In the final episode of Season Six, hosts Caterina, Manisha, and Rosemary reflect on their favourite moments and key takeaways from the season. They are then joined by Dr. Van Wagner, who shares insights from her recent article, “The Legal Relations of 'Private' Forests: Making and Unmaking Private Forest Lands on Vancouver Island.” The discussion explores the legal histories of private forest lands, the role of Indigenous governance in land stewardship, and the need for justice, accountability, and sustainability in forest management.Follow us on Instagram @appealpodcast for more updates. Hosted by Caterina Fusco, Manisha Mann, and Rosemary Xinhe Hu.Edited by Caterina Fusco, Manisha Mann, and Rosemary Xinhe Hu.Music: Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/746212/ -- License: Attribution 4.0-- License: Attribution 4.0Recorded at, and distributed by, CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

In this episode, Manisha and Caterina sit down with Megan Walwyn, a featured author in the upcoming 30th anniversary edition of the Appeal Law Journal. Megan discusses her thought-provoking article, "Does Canada’s Registered Charity Regime Withstand Charter Scrutiny." They discuss Megan’s journey to UVic Law, the inspiration behind her article, and the key insights she uncovered during her research. Megan then shares her perspectives on the evolving relationship between charity law and political influence in Canada. As an articling student, Megan also offers invaluable advice for law students and those preparing for their summer or articling positions. From navigating the articling process to building confidence and expertise in the legal field, this discussion is a must-listen for those embarking on their own legal careers.Follow us on Instagram @appealpodcast for more updates.Hosted by Manisha Mann and Caterina Fusco.Edited by Manisha Mann and Caterina Fusco.Music: Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/746212/ -- License: Attribution 4.0-- License: Attribution 4.0Recorded at, and distributed by, CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

In this episode, Rosemary is joined by her friend Sophie Chen, a recent UVic Law alumni who is completing their articles at Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS), one of the biggest anti-poverty organizations on Vancouver Island. Rosemary also shares about her experience working as a summer student at West Coast Environmental Law. They both chat about how they sought out opportunities in public interest / social-justice oriented areas of law. Rosemary and Sophie also discuss leaning into mentorship from upper year students, and remind students that the law jobs available through On Campus Interviews (OCI’s) only represent a small portion of all the kinds of law jobs out there. “At the end of the day law is a very privileged profession which I think we all know -and I think it’s something to be conscious of that if you’re in a position to be in law school you’ve probably benefitted from some kind of privilege. And we’ve all entered a system - the legal system - which is a tool for marginalization and harm. And I think once you’ve entered that system, whether you expect it or not, you do have the choice of deciding what you’re going to do with the power that you’ve taken on, by choosing to be a lawyer. And there are always ways to minimize harm that you’re doing with that power.” – Sophie ChenFollow us on Instagram @appealpodcast for more updates.Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/746212/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted and edited by Rosemary Hu.Recorded at, and distributed by, CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

In this episode, Caterina and Manisha welcome Katy Allen, a partner in the Labour, Employment, and Human Rights Group at Lawson Lundell. Katy shares her journey into law, her practical approach to addressing legal challenges, and what drew her to labour and employment law. Katy also provides invaluable tips for students and upcoming lawyers, from navigating corporate law to succeeding in articling and summer student positions.Follow us on Instagram @appealpodcast for more updates. Hosted by Caterina Fusco and Manisha Mann.Edited by Caterina Fusco and Manisha Mann.Music: Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/746212/ -- License: Attribution 4.0-- License: Attribution 4.0Recorded at, and distributed by, CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

On this episode, Rosemary is joined by her friend Brad McQueen, who is part of the Tatsanottine Dene (also known as Rocher River descendants) in the Northwest Territories. They discuss how his community, who are Treaty 8 signatories, were wrongfully amalgamated by the federal government in the 1960s. Brad also shares that continuing his grandmother’s fight for their Nation to get re-established and regain rightful legal recognition is a huge reason why he is pursuing law school. In Rosemary and Brad’s chats, a resounding theme shines through: that despite a people’s displacement by the colonial government, the sense of knowing where you are from, deep in your bones, is unshakeable and cannot be taken away.  Learn more about the Rocher River descendants' fight for recognition through the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) 2 part series:https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/refugees-in-our-land-rocher-river-displaced-people/https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/aptn-investigates-refugees-in-our-land/Tugah Northern Adventures, Brad’s family’s dog sledding tour company in Yellowknife:https://www.tugah.com/aboutus Image description and credit: View of the Hudson’s Bay Store and Demilt Store in Rocher River in summer 1995. Credit: Northwest Territories Archives. Follow us on Instagram @appealpodcast for more updates.Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/746212/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted and edited by Rosemary Hu.Recorded at, and distributed by, CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

In this episode, Manisha and Caterina are joined by Professor Robert Howell, a renowned professor at the University of Victoria Faculty of Law. As a leader in the field, Professor Howell provides a compelling and insightful overview of Intellectual Property Law. Drawing from his extensive research, Professor Howell highlights some of his most interesting findings and expands on the growing area of cultural property. The conversation then shifts to the fascinating topic of Artificial Intelligence and its potential to transform Intellectual Property Law.Hosted by Caterina Fusco and Manisha Mann.Edited by Caterina Fusco and Manisha Mann.Music: Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/746212/ -- License: Attribution 4.0-- License: Attribution 4.0Recorded at, and distributed by, CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC. Follow us on Instagram @appealpodcast for more updates.

Formal Recruitment 101 with Laura PringleManisha and Caterina sit down with Law Careers Officer Laura Pringle to discuss the formal 2L recruitment process. They highlight the importance of networking, give interview pointers, and provide practical tips for success.Follow us on Instagram @appealpodcast for more updates. Hosted by Manisha Mann and Caterina FuscoEdited by Manisha Mann and Caterina FuscoMusic: Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/746212/ -- License: Attribution 4.0-- License: Attribution 4.0Recorded at, and distributed by, CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.Follow us on Instagram @appealpodcast for more updates!

In this episode, Rosemary is joined by Zubaida, the Law Student Support Coordinator at UVic Law to chat about how to protect your mental health during law school. They cover topics ranging from why it’s so important to try to not compare yourself to others, to the importance of taking the focus away from other people and recognizing your unique path. They also chat about ways of celebrating yourself after you hand in an assignment or exam and associating the celebration with completing a hard thing, rather than to any grade you may receive on it. Follow us on Instagram @appealpodcast for more updates.Theme song: Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/746212/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted and edited by Rosemary Hu.Recorded at, and distributed by, CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.Resources for UVic law students mentioned in the episode:https://www.uvic.ca/accessible-learning/index.phphttps://www.uvic.ca/law/jd/amicusprogram/index.php

Welcome back to Stare Indecisis! Caterina, Manisha, and Rosemary introduce themselves as the hosts of the sixth season. The hosts are then joined by Professor Sara Ramshaw who offers tips for success in law school. Sara also provides insight from her time as a law student and expands on the importance of using creative hobbies to promote wellness as a student.  Follow us on Instagram @appealpodcast for more updates. Hosted by Caterina Fusco, Manisha Mann, and Rosemary Xinhe Hu.Edited by Caterina Fusco, Manisha Mann, and Rosemary Xinhe Hu.Music: Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- Positive Morning Vibes by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/746212/ -- License: Attribution 4.0-- License: Attribution 4.0Recorded at,and distributed by, CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.Follow us on Instagram @appealpodcast 

In this episode Jessica is joined by Chief Shelly Moore-Frappier, John Turner, and Mary Laronde of Teme Augama Anishnabai and Temagami First Nation to speak about the ongoing legal battle to protect n’Daki Menan from encroachment of Metis Nation of Ontario members. This episode was recorded February 2nd, 2024 and there have been a few major updates in the legal battle since.Hosted and edited by Jessica FrappierTheme song by Max Gross.Distributed by CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

In this episode Jessica is joined by law students Ariana Agouridis, Sophie Chen, and Emma Conlon where they go into an in-depth astrological legal analysis. More specifically we assign each star sign to an area of law and talk about it!Hosted and edited by Jessica FrappierTheme song by Max Gross.Distributed by CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

In this episode Jessica interviews Sarah Lachance about her paper It’s Not “Work” if They’re Having Fun…Right?: The Application of B.C.’s Employment Standards Act to Child-Influencers. Sarah is an author in Volume 29 of Appeal being published in Spring of 2024. This episode discusses the lack of regulation for children who work as influencers and the major gaps in protections between child influencers and other kids working in the entertainment industry.

Max sits down with a very distinguished guest, Professor John Borrows, to discuss his prolific career in Indigenous Law and his Anishinaabe roots. Professor Borrows is currently teaching at the University of Toronto Law School and has long held ties with the University of Victoria Law School.Hosted, recorded, and edited by Max Gross.Theme song by Max Gross.Distributed by CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

Come along for a pit cook with W̱SÁNEĆ community leaders, Earl Claxton Jr. and John-Bradley Williams, on their territory. This pitcook was done as part of a field course taught by Professor Robert Clifford through University of Victoria Law School and University of British Columbia Law School.Produced and edited by Max Gross.Theme song by Max Gross.Distributed by, CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

Max sits down with legendary environmental lawyer and former University of Victoria Professor Calvin Sandborn to talk about his long and incredible career.Hosted, recorded, and edited by Max Gross. Theme song by Max Gross.Recorded at CFUV Radio in Victoria, BC.

The Federal Court of Appeal recently held in La Rose v Canada 2023 FCA 241 that the novel claims of the youth challenging the federal government’s response to climate change can proceed to trial. Indi and Professor Chris Tollefson, who is co-counsel for the youth, discuss climate litigation, positive section 7 rights and what this decision will mean going forward. 

In 2014 the SCC unanimously recognized in Tsilhqot’in Nation v British Columbia that the Tsilhqot’in Nation has aboriginal title to over 1750 square kilometres of land southwest of Williams Lake in the Nemiah Valley. Indi talks to Chief Roger William, the original named plaintiff in the land title case, to discuss Tsilhqot’in law, Chief Roger’s 25 years of involvement with the land title case and his vision for his community’s future. 

Second half of 1L is a different kind of challenge but you will survive it - trust us, we've been there! Max, Indi and Jess introduce themselves as the hosts of the fifth season of Stare Indecisis and the tips that they wish someone had told them during spring semester of 1L. 

The Supreme Court of Canada is expected to release its decision on Dickson v Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation in the coming weeks. Krista Robertson, counsel for the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, represented her client in all three levels of court. Indi and Krista discuss whether the Charter should apply to laws passed by self-governing Indigenous nations and why the analogous ground of Aboriginality-residence should not be applied to the facts of this case. This case also gives the SCC an opportunity to provide its first definitive direction on how section 25 of the Charter should be interpreted and applied.

Host Cassidy Menard interviews Garima Karia, recent law school graduate and future clerk for the Supreme Court of Canada. Garima is one of six authors published in Volume 28 of Appeal: Review of Current Law and Law Reform. Her paper “When Words Can Do Justice: Assessing the Novel Relationship Between Legislative Drafting and Access to Administrative Justice in Yukon and Canada” explores the connection between thoughtful legislative drafting and access to justice. Tune in for a range of conversation, including Garima’s time at the Yukon Human Rights Commission, her use of Amartya Sen’s expanded capabilities approach in a legal context, her love for author Jesse Thistle, and her experience working with the editors of Appeal Law Review.If you have any feedback you would like to share with the hosts, please send us an email at [email protected]: Cassidy Menard Guest: Garima KariaEditing: Cassidy MenardMusic: Machinery by EddyWe respectfully acknowledge the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the University of Victoria stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

In this podcast, Patrick interviews Patricia Hughes about Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, also known as the notwithstanding clause. They discuss its history, recent invocations, and its potential for misuse.Angus Reid Institute Study: https://angusreid.org/canada-constitution-notwithstanding-clause-bill-96-bill-28/If you have any feedback you would like to share with the hosts, please send us an email at [email protected] Hosts: Patrick McDermott (he/him)Editing: Patrick McDermottTheme Song by Logan AitkenInterstitials: Machinery by Eddy

You can’t handle the truth!! (of these rankings).Join hosts Cassidy and Max for a totally-not-definitive tier ranking of nearly 30 lawyer films from the 1950s to the present. With little to back their opinions besides personal taste and unreliable memory, they grade some of cinema’s most renowned courtroom dramas including Legally Blonde, The Firm, 12 Angry Men, Erin Brockovich, My Cousin Vinny, and more!If you have any feedback you would like to share with the hosts, please send us an email at [email protected]: Cassidy Menard and Max GrossEditing: Max GrossMusic: Machinery by EddyWe respectfully acknowledge the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the University of Victoria stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Tom speaks with Professor Rebecca Johnson about the modern true crime boom, its effects on victims and their families and whether it might actually be a good thing. If you have any feedback you would like to share with the hosts, please send us an email at [email protected]: Rebecca JohnsonHosting and editing: Tom NdekeziOutro Music: Machinery by EddyTheme Song: Logan AitkenMedia Matters, “Common portrayals of Indigenous people”, online (blog): <https://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/media-issues/diversity-media/indigenous-people/common-portrayals-indigenous-people>.We respectfully acknowledge the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the University of Victoria stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Cassidy and Max speak with four UVic law students about their renting experiences as a jumping off point to inquire more broadly about the scope and application of tenancy rights in BC. They interview lawyers Robert Patterson and Zuzana Modrovic of the Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre (TRAC) and Doug King of the Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS). The conversation touches on vacancy control, eviction notices, tips for the arbitration process, the impact of the housing crisis on supported housing, and more.  For more information about TRAC, visit https://tenants.bc.ca.  For more information about TAPS, visit https://www.tapsbc.ca. If you have any feedback you would like to share with the hosts, please send us an email at [email protected]. Hosts: Cassidy Menard and Max GrossEditing: Cassidy MenardProduction: Cassidy Menard, Max Gross, and Kai Fig TaddeiTheme song: Logan Aitken Music: Machinery by EddyWe respectfully acknowledge the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the University of Victoria stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Tom talks about the problems with "legalese" and the rise of the plain language legal writing movement, before interviewing Cheryl Stephens, the founder of Plain Language Association International (PLAIN). Together they discuss ways to simplify legal language, the importance of plain language drafting and learn some new Scrabble words.If you have any feedback you would like to share with the hosts, please send us an email at [email protected]: Cheryl StephensHosting and editing: Tom NdekeziOutro Music: Machinery by EddySound Effects: Kevin MacLeodTheme Song: Logan AitkenTim Sandle, “Report finds only 1 percent reads ‘Terms & Conditions’”, (29 January 2020), online: www.digitaljournal.com < https://www.digitaljournal.com/business/report-finds-only-1-percent-reads-terms-conditions/article/566127#ixzz7upD4UOAX>.We respectfully acknowledge the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the University of Victoria stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Join Cassidy and Patrick in conversation with the Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin, the first Indigenous justice to serve on the Supreme Court of Canada and the court’s most recent appointee. Justice O’Bonsawin shares anecdotes about her career prior to the SCC, talks emerging issues in the law, and gives listeners a sense of her life outside of the courtroom. Stay tuned after the interview for a debrief with the hosts about the experience.  A special thank you to the UVic FemLaw Club for their contributions. If you have any feedback you would like to share with the hosts, please send us an email at [email protected]: The Honourable Michelle O’BonsawinHosts: Cassidy Menard (she/her) and Patrick McDermott (he/him)Editing: Patrick McDermottMusic: Machinery by EddyWe respectfully acknowledge the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the University of Victoria stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

In part two of our series on Decriminalization & Harm Reduction, Patrick is joined by members of H.A.R.D. Law for a round table discussion on advocacy in law school. Building upon or previous episode regarding BC’s recent decriminalization of small possession, this episode delves deeper into the role of law students in advocating for these important issues. Our guests share their experiences with advocating for harm reduction and decriminalization in law school, including the formation of H.A.R.D. Law and research projects. Through their stories, we gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of advocacy work in law school, and the importance of using legal education to progressive social change. To obtain copies of the zines discussed in this episode, email [email protected] you have any feedback you would like to share with the hosts, please send us an email at [email protected] Guests: Katie Curry, Hillary Mutch, Declan McGovern, Sean Price, and James MagerHosts: Patrick McDermott (he/him)Editing: Patrick McDermottTheme Song by Logan AitkenInterstitials: Machinery by Eddy

In part one of our series on Decriminalization & Harm Reduction, we delve into the controversial drug exemption policy that came into effect on January 31st in BC. Patrick and Max talk to Sandra Ka Hon Chu, Co-Executive Director at HIV Legal Network, and Nathan Crompton from VANDU, who share insight into how this exemption came to be and their perspectives on the policy's effectiveness. Throughout the episode, we examine the challenges and opportunities that the policy presents, including issues around stigma, how this might impact the policing and prosecution of drug trafficking, and the ongoing toxic drug crisis. If you have any feedback you would like to share with the hosts, please send us an email at [email protected] Hosts: Patrick McDermott (he/him) & Max Gross (he/him)Editing: Patrick McDermott & Max GrossTheme Song by Logan AitkenInterstitials: Machinery by Eddy

Meet the “cool kids” of the Appeal law journal. In this episode, the season 4 hosts of Stare Indecisis introduce themselves to help listeners better understand their positionality in relation to the subject-matter of future episodes. They then move to a discussion of land acknowledgements: what they mean to them personally, and how they define them in the context of law school and this season’s podcast episodes.Lastly, they answer questions from the New York Times article “The 36 Questions That Lead to Love.” The hosts answer everything from “what is your favourite podcast?” to “when did you last cry?” Tune in for unhinged speculation about surfing with dementia, whether they’d recognize Stephen King on the street, and the likelihood of Patrick dying on the toilet. If you have any feedback you would like to share with the hosts, please send them an email at [email protected]: Cassidy Menard (she/her), Tom Ndekezi (he/him), Patrick McDermott (he/him)Editing: Patrick McDermottMusic: Machinery by Eddyhttp://freemusicarchive.org/music/eddy/2_Damn_Loud/Machinary_NO_VOXWe respectfully acknowledge the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the University of Victoria stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Join our guest host Gabriella Bright in conversation with Dean Napoleon. Their discussion touches on favourites, inspirations, Dean Napoleon's journey to law school, visions for the future, as well as answers to some hard-hitting questions from the student body. This episode is split into three sections: 1) rapid fire questions that will give you some insight into Dean Napoleon, 2) a discussion of her journey to law and in law so far, and 3) Student submitted questions. Take a listen for an inspiring and energizing chat.Interviewer: Gabriella Bright, 2L JD/JID (Stare Indecisis volunteer)Editing: Patrick McDermott and Vinson Shih

Navigating law school and the law is a unique experience—what is it like as a queer person? In this episode, Vinson profiles Layne Clarke, a fellow queer law student at UVic. Join the two as they examine what their queerness means to them, and what it means to be queer in law in this cozy coffee chat.Guest: Layne Clarke (they/them)Host/Producer/Editor: Vinson Shih (he/him)Theme Music: Jeremy Marsan jeremymarsan.comSpecial Thanks: Glen Swarnadhipathi, CFUV 101.9 FM CFUV.uvic.ca Website: onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/stareindecisisContact: [email protected]: @appealreviewofcurrentlawandlawreformTwitter: @AppealLawReview00:45 - Who is Layne? Being genderqueer04:11 - Port Hardy, GSA, small town beginnings as a baby gay07:30 - Stories from Western - Dodging archeology and lessons in queer advocacy11:33 - Queerness and perspective - Empathy and being an outsider15:08 - Layne’s road to law school - Eat pray love? Epiphany in Rwanda21:31 - Job-hunting while queer - The little things and some hope25:48 - Practice Direction PD-59 - It doesn’t have to be a big thing27:41 - Law school activism and community - Outlaws, PBSC Trans ID clinic33:37 - The ideal queer goes to Church St? - Intersectionality and what still troubles us about the law 38:19 - Wouldn’t have it another way - How queerness is a strength41:10 - QAnon analysis, SCOTUS, Stardew Valley - Layne’s pop culture recs

Curious about Appeal? Wonder what it's like to work on a law journal? Join podcast host Sarah Lachance in this new mini-series as she interviews different members of Appeal's editorial board to learn more about the different departments,  roles, and all the reasons you should get involved in the journal. Tune in this week to hear Vinson Shih share his experience on the Podcasting/Public Relations team and his thoughts on why you should get involved in Appeal!Host/Producer/Editor: Sarah Lachance (she/her)Theme Music: Jeremy Marsan jeremymarsan.comSpecial Thanks: Nicola Watts, CFUV 101.9 FM CFUV.ca Website: onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/stareindecisisContact: [email protected]: @appealreviewofcurrentlawandlawreformTwitter: @AppealLawReview

Curious about Appeal? Wonder what it's like to work on a law journal? Join podcast host Sarah Lachance in this new mini-series as she interviews different members of Appeal's editorial board to learn more about the different departments, roles, and all the reasons you should get involved in the journal. Tune in this week to hear Jinjae Jeong share his experience as a member of the Publications Department and his thoughts on why you should get involved in Appeal!Host/Producer/Editor: Sarah Lachance (she/her)Theme Music: Jeremy Marsan jeremymarsan.comSpecial Thanks: Nicola Watts, CFUV 101.9 FM CFUV.ca Website: onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/stareindecisisContact: [email protected]: @appealreviewofcurrentlawandlawreformTwitter: @AppealLawReview

Content warning: In this episode we discuss sexual assault and intimate partner violence, as well as survivors of sexual assault navigating reporting and trial.Stare Indecisis sits down with Camas Ussery, an author in Volume 27 of Appeal (published Spring 2022). We discuss Camas’ paper, “The Myth of the Ideal Victim: Combatting Misconceptions of Expected Demeanour in Sexaul Assault Survivors” and how the myth of the ideal victim can prejudice a trier of fact to view survivors as non-credible witnesses at trial.Highlights00:03:11 - What Is the Ideal Victim Myth?00:04:58 - How is the myth used?00:06:40 - The Myth and the Courtroom00:07:50 - Trauma and Demeanour00:09:16 - The Duty of Lawyers and JudgesHere are some resources in the event that you or someone you know has experience sexual assault and would like to speak to a qualified individual.Ending Violence Canada provides a list of sexual assault centres and crisis lines that are organized by region and specific need: endingviolencecanada.org/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services/The Vancouver Island Crisis Line : 1-888-494-3888 They can connect to the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre.Victoria Sexual Assault Centre directly at 250-383-3232 or VSAC.caTake Care.

Curious about Appeal? Wonder what it's like to work on a law journal? Join podcast host Sarah Lachance in this new mini-series as she interviews different members of Appeal's editorial board to learn more about the different departments,  roles, and all the reasons you should get involved in the journal. Tune in this week to hear Hilary Mutch share her experience as a member of the Submissions Department and her thoughts on why you should get involved in Appeal!Host/Producer/Editor: Sarah Lachance (she/her)Theme Music: Jeremy Marsan jeremymarsan.comSpecial Thanks: Nicola Watts, CFUV 101.9 FM CFUV.ca Website: onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/stareindecisisContact: [email protected]: @appealreviewofcurrentlawandlawreformTwitter: @AppealLawReview

Curious about Appeal? Wonder what it's like to work on a law journal? Join podcast host Sarah Lachance in this new mini-series as she interviews different members of Appeal's editorial board to learn more about the different departments, roles, and all the reasons you should get involved with the journal. Tune in this week to hear Frances Miltimore share her experience as Editor-in-Chief and her thoughts on why you should get involved in Appeal!Host/Producer/Editor: Sarah Lachance (she/her)Theme Music: Jeremy Marsan jeremymarsan.comSpecial Thanks: Nicola Watts, CFUV 101.9 FM CFUV.ca Website: onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/stareindecisisContact: [email protected]: @appealreviewofcurrentlawandlawreformTwitter: @AppealLawReview

On January 3, 2022 the Competition Bureau ordered Keurig, the maker of the ubiquitous single-use coffee pod, to pay a $3 million fine and change its coffee pod packaging following a complaint made about its advertising. Patrick McDermott, Stare Indecisis volunteer and member of the University of Victoria’s Environmental Law Club met with Calvin Sandborn, Senior Counsel with the Environmental Law Centre to discuss the ELC’s role in determining that Keurig was using greenwashing in misleading advertising.  Listen to learn how Margaret Atwood fits into this story, what the threshold for determining greenwashing is, how damages are assessed, and more!The Environmental Law Club is hosting a Research-a-thon on March 4th to assist the Environmental Law Centre to identify businesses who are potentially utilizing greenwashing advertising for their products. If you are a law student at the University of Victoria and want to participate, register using the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx2NnmD_izB4Hwz0zHhglVtNkXP1ORkcQcruOCOQ7tV0hyfw/viewform1:34: What is the Environmental Law Centre2:42: The email that started it all9:03: Damage Assessment11:25: Environmental Law trends and greenwashing advertising14:55: Threshold of assessmentGuest Host/ Co-Producer: Patrick McDermottCo-Producer/Audio Engineer: Camille O’SullivanEditor: Sarah Lachance

Join podcast hosts and UVic Law students Sarah Lachance, Camille O’Sullivan, and Vinson Shih in this inaugural episode of Stare Indecisis as they get to know one another, exploring where they come from, their passions, and hopes for this brand new podcast season—We Are Not Really Strangers style.Hosts: Sarah Lachance (she/her), Camille O’Sullivan (she/her), Vinson Shih (he/him)Producer: Vinson ShihEditor: Camille O’SullivanTheme Music: Jeremy Marsan jeremymarsan.comSpecial Thanks: Nicola Watts, CFUV 101.9 FM CFUV.ca Website: onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/stareindecisisContact: [email protected]: @appealreviewofcurrentlawandlawreformTwitter: @AppealLawReview00:45 - Making podcasts for the people - Some context03:15 - The Bachelor and Taylor Swift - Our podcast influences?04:30 - Film school and Backstreet Boys? Our creative pasts08:16 - Game rules - We Are Not Really Strangers09:13 - Are law students all control freaks? - First impressions13:30 - Banana loaf - How messy is my car?15:57 - Just spend time with me - Guessing love languages18:12 - Cul-de-sacs, farm town fun, and coming out 25:24 - Never be a lawyer! Why we chose the law36:24 - Broken plans, mental health, new hobbies - Pandemic lessons42:56 - Not regular law students - our TV obsessions