Jennifer Flynn

Tackling complex challenges in professional competence | Social enterprise CEO | Loves poutine and 48-hour adventures | BComm JD MACT CPHR | she/her

[Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity @fyrefly_ua]

Today is Trans Day of Visibility. To our dearest trans friends, we hope you remember that you deserve all the joy, love, affirmation, and celebration. Not just today, but everyday.

[Jennifer Flynn @JenniferLCFlynn]

@JudgeFergusonTX Spend time with people from a variety of backgrounds (outside law) to (1) combat the sense that conditions of law practice are “normal” or the only way to live and (2) better serve a range of clients. Start therapy early to mitigate the psychological damage of law school.

[Jennifer Flynn @JenniferLCFlynn]

Great thread on lawyer competence frameworks from @jordan_law21. Excited to have been part of the NB development project—including the training and testing emerging in these areas. Always open to feedback or questions on this work!

[CPHR Alberta @CPHRab]

Volunteer Appreciation Week! Today we highlight those who volunteer on our Discipline, Appeals and Registration Committees. Thank you for all the work you have done to support the Association over the last year. #NVW2021 https://t.co/yHbbabjhvl

[Jennifer Flynn @JenniferLCFlynn]

@jordan_law21 @IAALS It's an excellent report. It's regrettable, however, that it makes sweeping statements about closed-book, time constraints, and multiple-choice. The legal profession has misused these formats, but used well (and in limited ways) these can be invaluable for defensible testing.

[Jennifer Flynn @JenniferLCFlynn]

@jordan_law21 I can think of no defensible basis for such a dress code for a bar exam. I am pleased we confronted this issue in Alberta more than a decade ago (in response to this excellent post: https://t.co/zzl6LJumB7 -- thanks @ACWoolleyYYC!)

[Jennifer Flynn @JenniferLCFlynn]

@professor_smith A new program in New Brunswick, Canada (launch: June 1) has a defensible Legal Knowledge Exam, a Professional Skills Exam, and a Legal Practice Evaluation—all will be deliverable through remote proctoring or other pandemic-friendly means. (Plus an online education program!)

[Jennifer Flynn @JenniferLCFlynn]

I don't know that I have ever felt as close to my family or as connected to my communities #PhysicalDistance #SocialConnection #AlbertaCares

[Jennifer Flynn @JenniferLCFlynn]

I have curbed my #doomsurfing habit only to replace it with #doomsnacking. Sigh.

[Jennifer Flynn @JenniferLCFlynn]

Thanks @CPHRab for this great memory and the opportunities you offer to learn, connect, and give back!

[CPHR Alberta @CPHRab]

"I owe so much of my career success to the lessons I’ve learned (and the great people I’ve met!) through my volunteer experiences.” Nominate a colleague for an Excellence Award so we can share their #HR story! Nominations close May 31. #CPHRab https://t.co/p167KhetCh

[Jennifer Flynn @JenniferLCFlynn]

Proud to be working with some incredible women on this initiative.

[Jennifer Flynn @JenniferLCFlynn]

One of my favorite thought-leaders on one of my favorite topics...

[Jennifer Flynn @JenniferLCFlynn]

Disheartening (though not surprising) results about issues in #articling. I am looking forward to seeing what action comes out of this in Alberta.

[Law Society of AB @LawSocietyofAB]

We conducted two surveys in the spring about our articling system and the results are in. Read the full report and our response plan on our website ~ https://t.co/KjNSLidO86

[Edmonton Law Build @yeglawbuild]

Don't forget to sign up for Race Judicata - held on Sat, Sept 21 in Laurier Park! Support @Habitatedm and have fun with friends, family, and colleagues! Start a team, donate, or register: https://t.co/AH7sV0FxOA

[CharityVillage @CharityVillage]

Missed today's webinar on assessing intercultural competence, presented by @Knowprincipia? Here's the link to the full recording: https://t.co/X6e9gOFMA7

[Edmonton Chamber of Commerce @EdmontonChamber]

New on our blog, #ECCmember @Knowprincipia tells us about "5 Questions to Improve Diversity and Inclusion." To read more, visit https://t.co/QwMUKszWpW #ECCeducate #YEGbiz

[Jennifer Flynn @JenniferLCFlynn]

With so many interesting developments in legal education this week, thought this was worth a re-post. #ICYMI #legaled

[Principia Assessments @Knowprincipia]

ICYMI. Lawyering is not a one-dimensional activity: 21st century legal professionals must integrate a range of professional foundations with legal knowledge and lawyering skills. Read more at https://t.co/tBvB4kyRT9.

[Jennifer Flynn @JenniferLCFlynn]

Intercultural competence is the link between diversity and inclusion. And that which is measured, improves. 🙂

[CharityVillage @CharityVillage]

Learn about intercultural competence, what it is and why it is important to consider in your role and at your organization, in our free webinar presented by @Knowprincipia! https://t.co/IXeAhGmX70

[Jennifer Flynn @JenniferLCFlynn]

@Breanna_Needham True! I would add that diversity leads to better outcomes *when* the team has members who are interculturally competent. Diversity + intercultural competence = inclusion. Our profession has work to do on both parts of the equation!