Rebecca Lockwood is a lawyer, mediator, educator, and founder of Grammatika International, an organization dedicated to helping lawyers and law students worldwide improve their legal writing and professional skills.
In this episode of Studying Law Around the World, Rebecca shares her journey from articling under Barbara Jackman and appearing before the Supreme Court of Canada, to building her own refugee and immigration practice, to leading legal skills programs at Osgoode Hall and the University of Law in Manchester, and now teaching, mediating, and raising a family in Australia.
We cover:
The origin story of Grammatika International and why legal writing is the lawyer’s most valuable skill
Practical strategies to improve clarity and persuasiveness in written advocacy
The challenges internationally trained lawyers face and how targeted skill development can help
Lessons from practicing law in Canada, the UK, India, and Australia
How humility, adaptability, and clarity can shape a sustainable legal career
This episode is ideal for law students, junior lawyers, internationally trained lawyers, and anyone looking to strengthen their writing and advocacy skills.
Sponsored by Grammatika and Emond Exam Prep.