First thing first.

You have just graduated from Ahuntsic College as a paralegal. You have worked very hard, you have persevered even in times of global pandemic and now you finally had your diploma! You have read a great deal of jurisprudence and doctrine, you know family matters very well, you are ready to find a job, or continue your studies in law at university.

Choice 1 : Find a job

Choice 2 : Go to university

Find a job.

You decided to find yourself a job. You don't really know where to start, there are so many possibilities! In family matters, you are very good, so find a job in this area. You would obviously like to have a good wage with the job. Two options are now offered to you. A renowned law firm offers you a vacant position to replace an employee on maternity leave and a smaller firm offers you an internship. Difficult choice to make because there are positive sides in the two alternatives.

Choice 1 : Take the Internship.

Choice 2 : Take the vacant position.

Go to university.

You have a difficult choice to make here. You have been accepted into law at two universities in order to become a lawyer. Ottawa or Montreal? You will have to leave your family and friends to study in Ottawa. You will also have to do overtime to pay the fees and your rent, but this is a wonderful opportunity. Staying in Montreal would be the safest way, while leaving for Ottawa would be a great adventure!

Choice 1 : Stay in Montreal.

Choice 2 : Run to Ottawa.

Internship.

First day as an intern. You don't know what to expect and you don't know much about the firm. You meet your boss, who seems very open-minded and very sympathetic. He explains how the internship will go and the placement possibilities in the company after two months with them. He tells you about salary, pension funds, hours, vacations and much more. It lists the positive sides, but does not hesitate to inform you that it is a very demanding job. You will learn the ropes. He also tells you that the most important value ​​of the company is communication. No intimidation or sexual harassment will be tolerated in the firm. After several days, you have adapted and learned to manage your time well.

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Take the job.

First day in your new job and already you are left to yourself. Your employer, having done a background check on your academic career, judged that you are able to manage on your own. You are nervous since it is a very prestigious and renowned firm. You are then assigned to a lawyer who seems strict to you. She doesn't say a word to you, she only drops a pile of documents that you need to put in order for her. While you file the documents, a man offers to help you. He seems to know the company and the lawyer you work for well, so you say yes. Shortly after, you realize that he is flirting with you. Completely inappropriate. Your first day did not go as planned. After several days, it looks like a dead-end job.

Choice 1 : Go back to school.

Choice 2 : Stay there.

Montreal.

Staying in Montreal seemed like the best decision. Close to your family and friends. You even realize that one of your friends is in all of your lessons! However, you will have to work very hard both at school and at your part-time job. The sessions are very expensive and you have to work a few hours of overtime on the weekend to get there. On the other hand, you know you are in the right program and you like, so you don't mind at all. Becoming a lawyer has been your dream since you were a little girl, and you are so close to the goal.

Choice 1 : Graduation!

Ottawa.

Ottawa is not as you thought. You have had difficulty finding part-time work and have had difficulty paying your rent. You have difficulty integrating into your lessons, but you have good grades. You miss Montreal. You will still finish the session and see if you return to your city or try to stay here. It's not the kind of big adventure you were thinking of. It's not the end of the world, it's an experience to live.

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Go back to school.

You saved yourself from this firm where you did not feel important or gratified. You have realized that you would like to go back to school to become a lawyer. The science of crime, the felony and everything related to crime is what you are passionate about. Plead before the grand jury, this is what you want to do to feel fulfilled. Swear an oath to be honest and fair. Defend the victims who can only count on you. This is what you are meant to do.

Choice 1 : Graduation!

Stay there.

You have decided to stay. You have chosen to try to make this firm better, as it claims to be. It is not an easy mission for one person. You work hard for several months, always with the same lawyer, to finally change department, and assist a family lawyer who appears to be a good person with good values. Finally things come up for you after long months of doubting your choice. Try to learn from this lawyer! He has a lot of experience and maybe he could refer you when you want to change firm. Everything happens for a reason.

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Graduation!

You are finally graduating from university after so many years and effort. You are ready and more determined than ever. Many doors open to you to start your career as a criminal lawyer. Several reputable firms want to meet with you to offer you a permanent position in their office. You're going to help people who really needs it. You are going to make all the difference in their lives. Here's why you've been working hard all your life. Enjoy it!

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