I’ve always considered myself as part of a McGill family. My grandfather was a McGill-trained pharmacist, and my father studied medicine and spent his career practicing in Montreal. Although I come from a family of scientists, I always gravitated to written communication, so when I sought out a way to use that aptitude, law seemed a good choice. And the Faculty at McGill was, and remains, top notch. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to study there.
McGill trained me in the logical, analytical thinking necessary to address legal problems, and as I went out and practiced, I found that foundation was so useful to me.”
McGill’s Law Faculty has always had a wonderful international reputation, and even walking in Chancellor Day Hall feels special – that’s what a Law Faculty should feel like. But it was the community of professors that really made my McGill experience stand out. I had some amazing professors who were not only bright and dedicated to teaching, but who were working on some of the biggest issues of the day. I remember being around professors like Irwin Cotler, who was actively involved in his human rights work while also being my constitutional law professor.
I quickly realized I wanted to work in international law and litigation, and McGill gave me exceptional opportunities to prepare for that. McGill trained me in the logical, analytical thinking necessary to address legal problems, and as I went out and practiced, I found that foundation was so useful to me. But more than that, as I’ve progressed in my career, I’ve been proud to take the McGill name with me. Many of my peers from my time at McGill have gone on to do amazing things, and everywhere I go, even in the most unexpected of places, I meet people with connections to McGill. My degree is recognized the world over, and our community spans the globe. It is really nice to make those connections internationally and is also a great point of pride for me.
For young people considering a career like mine, I would say that now is the time. There is such a great need for global understanding and people who can cross borders and share knowledge. This career has been exceptionally rewarding for its opportunities and also for the people I’ve met. Also, remember that our global network of McGill grads is a community of mentors, so never hesitate to reach out to those who have gone before you.