Class of 2025 Gold Medalist in Law pursued legal profession to help others
Lisa Haydey completed an Honours degree in Psychology and a Masters in Physiotherapy from the University of Manitoba prior to law commencing school. She was drawn to law as a different way of helping people, by guiding them through the legal system and helping them access the protections it offers. Lisa is the Gold Medalist of the Juris Doctor Class of 2025 and will be articling at Mitousis Lemieux Howard in Winnipeg. The Faculty of Law interviewed Haydey about her law school experiences. (Republished from Instagram).
Lisa Haydey , JD Class of 2025 Gold Medalist in Law
What do you wish you knew/ been told before your first day of law school?
Practicing law can be incredibly people-centered and service-driven. If you love to read, write, problem solve, and help people through difficult times, you may find your passion in law! Also, the day-to-day practice of law looks very different from the content of first-year classes: don’t let your 1L experience be the deciding factor in whether law is the right path for you.
What is your favourite memory of Robson Hall?
Meeting some of my closest, lifelong friends at Robson Hall is a memory I’ll always treasure. From collaborating on projects to supporting each other through challenges, those shared experiences made law school truly meaningful. Listening to Professor Irvine’s lectures is a close second!
What one piece of advice would you give to a new law student or person considering going to Robson Hall?
My advice to a new student would be to uplift your peers, advocate for and support one another, and choose teamwork over competition. The relationships and values you build in law school can carry forward into your legal practice. We have the power to begin shaping the kind of profession we want to be a part of when we graduate!