Toronto is hustling this month. From Pride Month celebrations to the city gearing up to welcome the FIFA World Cup, there’s a lot happening around us. And that got us thinking: what does it really mean to hustle?

In Lady Justice Talks' final episode of the year, WILA Podcast host and VP of Podcast, Susu B., sits down with two fellow hustlers: Macey Misa, Co-Vice President of Marketing, and Julia Cook, Marketing Coordinator.

Together, they discuss how experiences outside of traditional law spaces can still prepare students for success in legal careers. From camp counselling paperwork and incident reports to navigating study abroad and travel documentation, every experience teaches valuable skills. The conversation explores transferable skills, imposter syndrome, work-life balance, and the pressure many women feel to constantly "do more" in order to prove themselves.

Whether you're worried that your resume isn't "law enough" or trying to balance school, work, leadership, and life, this episode is for you.

Tune in for our final episode of the year!

And on a personal note, this is my final episode with WILA as I complete my second and final year with the association. Thank you to everyone who has listened, supported, shared, and grown with us throughout this journey. Your support has meant more than you know. With gratitude, Susu B.

From left to right: Macey Misa, Julia Cook, and Susu B.

As another school year comes to a close and many students prepare for internships, interviews, and graduation, questions around professionalism and belonging begin to surface: Do I sound “professional enough”? Should I soften my accent? Am I speaking the “right” way for legal spaces?

In this episode of Lady Justice Talks, we sit down with Sanzala Achakzai, Events Coordinator, and Olivia Thomas, a First Year Representative at the Women in Law Association (WILA), to unpack the idea of being “linguistically competent” in legal spaces. Together, we explore how language intersects with identity, particularly for ESL speakers and those with accents, and how accents, code-switching, and legal jargon shape experiences within the legal system.

This episode dives into the complexities of legal language and asks important questions: Who gets understood in court? Who gets left out? And what happens when you don’t speak the language of law? From translation and interpretation to cultural meaning and accessibility, we reflect on how language can act as both a tool and a barrier to justice, and how those in positions of power can use that to their advantage.

Tune in as we discuss the ways power, access, and inequality are embedded in the very words the legal system relies on.

From left: Chantelle Belonio, Sanzala Achakzai, Olivia Thomas, and Charley Atkinson.

What happens when law meets creativity, identity, and storytelling?

In this episode of Lady Justice Talks, we’re joined by Hamzah Taleb, Editor-in-Chief of Muses of Justice, for an introduction to the journal and its vision. With Volume I already published and Volume II on the horizon, the journal creates a space for diverse voices to explore legal ideas beyond traditional boundaries.

Hamzah shares the inspiration behind founding the journal, its purpose, and how it brings together perspectives that challenge, question, and expand conventional legal narratives. Together, we discuss the importance of representation, creative expression, and community in shaping a more inclusive understanding of justice.

This conversation invites listeners to think differently about law, not just as a profession, but as a platform for storytelling, reflection, and impact.

Whether you’re a student, aspiring legal professional, or someone passionate about social change, this episode offers a meaningful introduction to a growing and impactful initiative.

Join us as we explore the vision, purpose, and future of Muses of Justice.

From the left: Hamzah Taleb & Rubaljeet Kaur