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Legal Mentorship by Alanis

Empowering Future Lawyers

Legal Mentorship by Alanis is here to help you if you are a:

Law School Applicant
Law Student (JD/LLB/LLM)
NCA Candidate
Articling/Experiential Training Student
Lawyer Licensing Candidate

Home: Welcome

I am ecstatic to be a panelist for @prelawshadowers' "Women in Law Panel" event tomorrow, in celebration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month!📣👩‍⚖️

I will be speaking and answering questions alongside the other panelists who are incredible, successful, and talented women working in the legal profession, including: Donna E. Young, Kyla Lee, Camille Walker, Amelia Yiu, LL.B., TEP, and Alessia Monastero.

You can register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/dnkVEhwh

See you there! ⚖️

#legalprofession #law #womeninlaw #career #event

I am ecstatic to be a panelist for @prelawshadowers' "Women in Law Panel" event tomorrow, in celebration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month!📣👩‍⚖️

I will be speaking and answering questions alongside the other panelists who are incredible, successful, and talented women working in the legal profession, including: Donna E. Young, Kyla Lee, Camille Walker, Amelia Yiu, LL.B., TEP, and Alessia Monastero.

You can register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/dnkVEhwh

See you there! ⚖️

#legalprofession #law #womeninlaw #career #event

Happy International Women's Day!

Happy International Women's Day!

I love public speaking but it hasn’t always come easy.🎤
In elementary school, I got selected to perform my speech in front of the whole school & I remember being terrified at the thought of it at first. But as the performance day approached, I rehearsed countlessly until I knew I had memorized it entirely & I knew I was ready. Coming onto the stage was thrilling. My nerves rose, my palms were getting sweatier by the second; but I also felt this immense excitement & I knew that it would go well. It did. And that’s when I realized that despite how hard it was to step on that stage, it was incredibly rewarding to tackle my fears.
My nerves around public speaking continued years after but I pushed myself to do it anyway. I did group presentations, emceed events, facilitated mentorship workshops, competed in mock trials, & most recently, co-hosted an exceptional conference in Ottawa. Every one of these experiences helped me to be more confident in my voice & strengthened my public speaking abilities. It’s all about growth.
I’ve come to realize that most things in life are hard (studying, maintaining one’s mental/physical health, balancing a work & social life, dealing with a pandemic – I can really go on & on), & that fear is a powerful emotion. It often masquerades as a cloak of protection, keeping us from doing things that may cause us harm. But sometimes, the real damage comes from the inaction that fear enables. We avoid at all costs those things that make us uncomfortable, but there is no growth in the status quo. Sooner or later, that caution & those fears that prevent you from getting hurt, stagnate you.
Until you take responsibility for your own growth journey, everything will remain the same. To make positive change, you need to muster the courage to acknowledge & tackle your hidden fears. By doing so, you’ll get out of your own way, gain traction & go after your goals. It is hardest to admit what you most want in the world, & so easy to settle for something short of that “risky” path. Lose the fear & guilt about going after what’s missing, & start to explore.

Photo credit - Taman Jama
#100ontheHill

I love public speaking but it hasn’t always come easy.🎤
In elementary school, I got selected to perform my speech in front of the whole school & I remember being terrified at the thought of it at first. But as the performance day approached, I rehearsed countlessly until I knew I had memorized it entirely & I knew I was ready. Coming onto the stage was thrilling. My nerves rose, my palms were getting sweatier by the second; but I also felt this immense excitement & I knew that it would go well. It did. And that’s when I realized that despite how hard it was to step on that stage, it was incredibly rewarding to tackle my fears.
My nerves around public speaking continued years after but I pushed myself to do it anyway. I did group presentations, emceed events, facilitated mentorship workshops, competed in mock trials, & most recently, co-hosted an exceptional conference in Ottawa. Every one of these experiences helped me to be more confident in my voice & strengthened my public speaking abilities. It’s all about growth.
I’ve come to realize that most things in life are hard (studying, maintaining one’s mental/physical health, balancing a work & social life, dealing with a pandemic – I can really go on & on), & that fear is a powerful emotion. It often masquerades as a cloak of protection, keeping us from doing things that may cause us harm. But sometimes, the real damage comes from the inaction that fear enables. We avoid at all costs those things that make us uncomfortable, but there is no growth in the status quo. Sooner or later, that caution & those fears that prevent you from getting hurt, stagnate you.
Until you take responsibility for your own growth journey, everything will remain the same. To make positive change, you need to muster the courage to acknowledge & tackle your hidden fears. By doing so, you’ll get out of your own way, gain traction & go after your goals. It is hardest to admit what you most want in the world, & so easy to settle for something short of that “risky” path. Lose the fear & guilt about going after what’s missing, & start to explore.

Photo credit - Taman Jama
#100ontheHill

⭐️ IT’S OFFICIAL! ⭐️
Our website is now LIVE 👩🏽‍💻 Visit https://www.legalmentoralanis.com - link in bio, to see what free services I offer👏🏼🎉

💻👩🏻‍⚖️⚖️
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#lawmentor #lawgrad #lawschool #lawyer #websitelaunch #wearelive

⭐️ IT’S OFFICIAL! ⭐️
Our website is now LIVE 👩🏽‍💻 Visit https://www.legalmentoralanis.com - link in bio, to see what free services I offer👏🏼🎉

💻👩🏻‍⚖️⚖️
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#lawmentor #lawgrad #lawschool #lawyer #websitelaunch #wearelive

Reminder to keep pursuing your dreams and smashing your goals💥

I also urge you all to take some time for yourself every day to relax be gentle with yourself if and when things don’t go as planned. 💆��🏽‍♀️✨

Remember - if you are looking for a legal mentor, please reach out to me via email/DM ~ 📩👩🏻‍⚖️

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#legal #mentor #support #initiative #lawgrad #students #ontario #futurelawyers #lawschool

Reminder to keep pursuing your dreams and smashing your goals💥

I also urge you all to take some time for yourself every day to relax be gentle with yourself if and when things don’t go as planned. 💆🏽‍♀️✨

Remember - if you are looking for a legal mentor, please reach out to me via email/DM ~ 📩👩🏻‍⚖️

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#legal #mentor #support #initiative #lawgrad #students #ontario #futurelawyers #lawschool

Upon officially becoming a member of @equalvoiceca this year, I decided to apply to become a National Director of its Board.

As of September 27, 2021, I have officially been elected as a Director-at-Large! 📣🌸 You can view my bio on their website here: https://www.equalvoice.ca/alanis_ortiz_espinoza.

Being selected as a Delegate for Brampton Centre for the DOV initiative this year was a major highlight for me. I got to see first-hand the kind of uplifting and much-needed work that @equalvoiceca
does and I can’t wait to work alongside such incredible women during my 2-year term.

I plan on growing our youth membership and further engaging young women interested in pursuing politics! ⭐️

Upon officially becoming a member of @equalvoiceca this year, I decided to apply to become a National Director of its Board.

As of September 27, 2021, I have officially been elected as a Director-at-Large! 📣🌸 You can view my bio on their website here: https://www.equalvoice.ca/alanis_ortiz_espinoza.

Being selected as a Delegate for Brampton Centre for the DOV initiative this year was a major highlight for me. I got to see first-hand the kind of uplifting and much-needed work that @equalvoiceca
does and I can’t wait to work alongside such incredible women during my 2-year term.

I plan on growing our youth membership and further engaging young women interested in pursuing politics! ⭐️

My first public mentorship event was held last week with @avenidaoficial & it was a major success!💞⭐️

They just finalized their SEVENTH issue & our team is so please with the outcome. I was happy to offer help with the editing & translation of the issue & will continue to volunteer with @avenidaoficial 📰!

Swipe right➡️ to take a look at the beautiful artwork & incredible written pieces.

Avenida Magazine focuses on connecting Latinx people with their community, as well as providing them additional opportunities to build and/or expand their academic and professional networks.

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#mentorship #toronto #magazine #latinamericansintoronto #latinamerica #community

My first public mentorship event was held last week with @avenidaoficial & it was a major success!💞⭐️

They just finalized their SEVENTH issue & our team is so please with the outcome. I was happy to offer help with the editing & translation of the issue & will continue to volunteer with @avenidaoficial 📰!

Swipe right➡️ to take a look at the beautiful artwork & incredible written pieces.

Avenida Magazine focuses on connecting Latinx people with their community, as well as providing them additional opportunities to build and/or expand their academic and professional networks.

📰📣⭐️
#mentorship #toronto #magazine #latinamericansintoronto #latinamerica #community

My latest elected roles👩🏻‍⚖️⭐️

It has been a very busy and productive summer to say the least and I am eager to share all about the most recent roles I’ve been elected for with you all!👏🏼

1) June 2021 - elected as the a Director | Treasurer of the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association

2) September 2021 - elected as the Secretary of the Ontario Bar Association - Student Section Executive

3) September 2021 - elected as a Member-at-Large of the Canadian Bar Association - Law Students Section Executive

THANK YOU to all those who voted for me!📮 Congratulations to all the successful candidates, as well!🎉

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#law #legalmentor #mentorship #lawgrad #lawyerlife #elected #legaleagle #lawstudent

My latest elected roles👩🏻‍⚖️⭐️

It has been a very busy and productive summer to say the least and I am eager to share all about the most recent roles I’ve been elected for with you all!👏🏼

1) June 2021 - elected as the a Director | Treasurer of the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association

2) September 2021 - elected as the Secretary of the Ontario Bar Association - Student Section Executive

3) September 2021 - elected as a Member-at-Large of the Canadian Bar Association - Law Students Section Executive

THANK YOU to all those who voted for me!📮 Congratulations to all the successful candidates, as well!🎉

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#law #legalmentor #mentorship #lawgrad #lawyerlife #elected #legaleagle #lawstudent

☁️REGISTRATION TO MY FIRST ZOOM EVENT IS LIVE - LINK IN BIO!☁️

I invite you to attend my first mentorship event via Zoom, next Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 5-5:30 PM!👩🏻‍💻💻

This event is in collaboration with @avenidaoficial, a magazine based in Toronto, Ontario.🏙

I will be mentoring youth on how to achieve their dreams and will touch on the following themes:
• writing down your goals helps clarify what exactly it is you want to accomplish
• creating a short-term and long-term timeline for yourself helps to alleviate stress
• expanding your network is helpful
• taking care of your physical and mental health is essential

Link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnDLuOeDYGoEMMF4Qpecem04blwhn5_Juge2mIuoLyteD2bg/viewform?usp=sf_link

(It is also in my bio)👆🏼

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#legal #zoomevent #legalmentor #law #lawschool #lawyer #mentorship #support #followyourdreams #mentor

☁️REGISTRATION TO MY FIRST ZOOM EVENT IS LIVE - LINK IN BIO!☁️

I invite you to attend my first mentorship event via Zoom, next Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 5-5:30 PM!👩🏻‍💻💻

This event is in collaboration with @avenidaoficial, a magazine based in Toronto, Ontario.🏙

I will be mentoring youth on how to achieve their dreams and will touch on the following themes:
• writing down your goals helps clarify what exactly it is you want to accomplish
• creating a short-term and long-term timeline for yourself helps to alleviate stress
• expanding your network is helpful
• taking care of your physical and mental health is essential

Link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnDLuOeDYGoEMMF4Qpecem04blwhn5_Juge2mIuoLyteD2bg/viewform?usp=sf_link

(It is also in my bio)👆🏼

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#legal #zoomevent #legalmentor #law #lawschool #lawyer #mentorship #support #followyourdreams #mentor

To all my new followers, it’s a pleasure to meet you!🥂

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#legal #legalmentor #mentorship #support #law #lawschool #lawstudent #lawschoolmentor #lawyerlife #lawyering #lawyer

To all my new followers, it’s a pleasure to meet you!🥂

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#legal #legalmentor #mentorship #support #law #lawschool #lawstudent #lawschoolmentor #lawyerlife #lawyering #lawyer

Legal Mentorship by Alanis, founded by Alanis Ortiz. ⚖️

Here to provide high school/pre-law/law students free support and mentorship. Our goal is to help youth in Ontario wishing to become licensed lawyers in Ontario, accomplish their dreams!👩🏻‍⚖️🧑🏽‍⚖️👨🏿‍⚖️

DM or email us to get started!⚖️
Email: legalmentoralanis@gmail.com📧

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#legal #legalmentor #support #lawstudent #lawgrad #lawyer #ontario #lawyerlife #legalupdates #lawyers #lawyering

Legal Mentorship by Alanis, founded by Alanis Ortiz. ⚖️

Here to provide high school/pre-law/law students free support and mentorship. Our goal is to help youth in Ontario wishing to become licensed lawyers in Ontario, accomplish their dreams!👩🏻‍⚖️🧑🏽‍⚖️👨🏿‍⚖️

DM or email us to get started!⚖️
Email: legalmentoralanis@gmail.com📧

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#legal #legalmentor #support #lawstudent #lawgrad #lawyer #ontario #lawyerlife #legalupdates #lawyers #lawyering

Chase your dreams☄️

Dream chasing is for those who dare to take a chance to believe that their dream is something more than just a mere thought.

If you have been inspired to start chasing your dreams here are 5 things you should know about the journey:

1. perfect timing is a myth
2. actions make dreams come true
3. obstacles will appear
4. there is no fast and easy
5. it’s YOUR dream🤲🏼☁️

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#law #legalmentor #lawschool #lawyer #lawyerlife #legal #graduate

Chase your dreams☄️

Dream chasing is for those who dare to take a chance to believe that their dream is something more than just a mere thought.

If you have been inspired to start chasing your dreams here are 5 things you should know about the journey:

1. perfect timing is a myth
2. actions make dreams come true
3. obstacles will appear
4. there is no fast and easy
5. it’s YOUR dream🤲🏼☁️

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#law #legalmentor #lawschool #lawyer #lawyerlife #legal #graduate

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*
Ther winner will be announced on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 12 PM EST!

🌸🌟LEGAL MENTORSHIP BY ALANIS GIVEAWAY!🌟🌸

PRIZE: $100 CAD which will be sent via e-transfer.💸

HOW TO ENTER:🤍
1. Follow @legalmentoralanis
2. Like this post
3. Comment on this post and tag at least 3 friends.🌟Each additional friend you tag = 1 additional entry
4. For an additional entry, repost this post on your story and tag @legalmentoralanis

RULES:🤍
Canada residents only. Must be 18 years old or older to enter. Must be able to receive e-transfers from the Royal Bank of Canada to enter. Winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator. Giveaway will close one week from today on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 7 PM EST. The winner will be announced the following Monday, September, 13th, 2021 at 12 PM EST.
This giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram.

🌟🌸GOOD LUCK!🌸🌟

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#giveaway #legalmentorship #legal #mentorship #mentor #legalsupport #thankyou

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*
Ther winner will be announced on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 12 PM EST!

🌸🌟LEGAL MENTORSHIP BY ALANIS GIVEAWAY!🌟🌸

PRIZE: $100 CAD which will be sent via e-transfer.💸

HOW TO ENTER:🤍
1. Follow @legalmentoralanis
2. Like this post
3. Comment on this post and tag at least 3 friends.🌟Each additional friend you tag = 1 additional entry
4. For an additional entry, repost this post on your story and tag @legalmentoralanis

RULES:🤍
Canada residents only. Must be 18 years old or older to enter. Must be able to receive e-transfers from the Royal Bank of Canada to enter. Winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator. Giveaway will close one week from today on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 7 PM EST. The winner will be announced the following Monday, September, 13th, 2021 at 12 PM EST.
This giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram.

🌟🌸GOOD LUCK!🌸🌟

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#giveaway #legalmentorship #legal #mentorship #mentor #legalsupport #thankyou

Get to know me☑️

Swipe right to read more about my:
• education👩🏻‍🎓
• work experience👩🏻‍⚖️
• volunteer experience👩🏻‍🏫

Feel free to DM me and introduce yourself if we haven’t met already. 👋🏼

👩🏻‍💼⚖️👛
#legal #law #legalmentor #mentorship #support #lawgrad #lawgraduate #legallife #lawschool #law

Get to know me☑️

Swipe right to read more about my:
• education👩🏻‍🎓
• work experience👩🏻‍⚖️
• volunteer experience👩🏻‍🏫

Feel free to DM me and introduce yourself if we haven’t met already. 👋🏼

👩🏻‍💼⚖️👛
#legal #law #legalmentor #mentorship #support #lawgrad #lawgraduate #legallife #lawschool #law

I am still so honoured to have been elected as one of the Directors of the @chba_legal 🙏🏽

Thank you to everyone who voted for me!📮

I am still so honoured to have been elected as one of the Directors of the @chba_legal 🙏🏽

Thank you to everyone who voted for me!📮

Last month, I got interviewed by the Embassy of Panama in Canada!🎙🇵🇦🇨🇦

I sat down with the Ambassador of Panama to Canada, Romy Vasquez Morales, and talked about my experiences as a Panamanian-Canadian.

I talked about how I keep my love for Panama alive, whether it’s:
• eating foods like sancocho🍛, arroz con pollo🍚, or hojaldres🍴
• listening to Panamanian artists like @sechmusic 🎧
• wearing colourful chaquiras🌈
I always try to maintain my roots to Panama.

I also discussed my legal journey, my studies abroad and the current projects I’m working on. 🌸👏🏼. Check out my next post to view the interview in Spanish!

@embpanamacan #embassy #panama #law #lawschool #lawstudent #canada #mentor #legalmentor

Last month, I got interviewed by the Embassy of Panama in Canada!🎙🇵🇦🇨🇦

I sat down with the Ambassador of Panama to Canada, Romy Vasquez Morales, and talked about my experiences as a Panamanian-Canadian.

I talked about how I keep my love for Panama alive, whether it’s:
• eating foods like sancocho🍛, arroz con pollo🍚, or hojaldres🍴
• listening to Panamanian artists like @sechmusic 🎧
• wearing colourful chaquiras🌈
I always try to maintain my roots to Panama.

I also discussed my legal journey, my studies abroad and the current projects I’m working on. 🌸👏🏼. Check out my next post to view the interview in Spanish!

@embpanamacan #embassy #panama #law #lawschool #lawstudent #canada #mentor #legalmentor

I studied Law (JD Pathway) LLB at the @uniofleicester. 🇬🇧

It was an incredible experience to move abroad, meet so many new people, and become truly independent. 🛩

This two-year accelerated qualifying law degree is tailored to the needs of Canadian university graduates. I developed my legal reasoning and problem-solving skills while learning to apply both English and Canadian law in its context. 📌

I also joined many clubs and societies that I grew so passionate about:
- Pro Bono Society ⚖️
- Leicester Student Law Review 📰
- Student Union🖇
- Library Services📖

Message me if you have any questions about my law studies!💌

I studied Law (JD Pathway) LLB at the @uniofleicester. 🇬🇧

It was an incredible experience to move abroad, meet so many new people, and become truly independent. 🛩

This two-year accelerated qualifying law degree is tailored to the needs of Canadian university graduates. I developed my legal reasoning and problem-solving skills while learning to apply both English and Canadian law in its context. 📌

I also joined many clubs and societies that I grew so passionate about:
- Pro Bono Society ⚖️
- Leicester Student Law Review 📰
- Student Union🖇
- Library Services📖

Message me if you have any questions about my law studies!💌

Our Founder and Mentor, Alanis Ortiz, is honoured to have been nominated by the Executive Director of the @cssptoronto to participate in the @usconstoronto’s inaugural cohort of the Next Generation Leaders Network(NGLN).📣

She will work to advance issues of human rights, climate cooperation, diversity, and inclusion, amongst a plethora of other shared bilateral priorities.🇨🇦🇺🇸

Our Founder and Mentor, Alanis Ortiz, is honoured to have been nominated by the Executive Director of the @cssptoronto to participate in the @usconstoronto’s inaugural cohort of the Next Generation Leaders Network(NGLN).📣

She will work to advance issues of human rights, climate cooperation, diversity, and inclusion, amongst a plethora of other shared bilateral priorities.🇨🇦🇺🇸

Thank you to our funder, @equalvoiceca ❤️

We are the proud recipient of the Rosemary Speirs Leadership Grant!🌟

Thank you to our funder, @equalvoiceca ❤️

We are the proud recipient of the Rosemary Speirs Leadership Grant!🌟

☆ TO GET STARTED ☆
DM or send me an email 📧 to set up our first 1:1 call☝🏽✨⚖️

☆ TO GET STARTED ☆
DM or send me an email 📧 to set up our first 1:1 call☝🏽✨⚖️

☆ WELCOME ☆
We are a legal mentorship & support initiative founded by Alanis Ortiz Espinoza, LL.B.

Are you a pre-law/law student interested in becoming a lawyer in Ontario? DM me to set up your first 1:1 call with me ☝🏽

I am so excited to embark on this journey👩🏻‍⚖️ Please LIKE & SHARE our page!

☆ WELCOME ☆
We are a legal mentorship & support initiative founded by Alanis Ortiz Espinoza, LL.B.

Are you a pre-law/law student interested in becoming a lawyer in Ontario? DM me to set up your first 1:1 call with me ☝🏽

I am so excited to embark on this journey👩🏻‍⚖️ Please LIKE & SHARE our page!

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Our Service Areas

We are here to help you.

All mentorship sessions are one-on-one with your mentor and scheduled on an as-needed basis to provide personalized guidance tailored to your journey. Examples of tutor classes are listed below.

School Application

Law School Applications

Personal Statement and Resume review

Exam

Bar Exam Preparation

Study strategies, subject-specific tutoring for Barrister & Solicitor exams

Studying

NCA Process

How to Prepare,
Creating a Study Schedule

Home Office Study

General Tutoring

Support with JD/LLB/LLM course work

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Book your 15 minute 1:1 Intake Call

Schedule your introductory intake call with Alanis!

During this call, you will get to meet your mentor, share you goals, and determine how often you would like to communicate with your mentor.

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