In this episode of Studying Law Around the World, I speak with Tom Macintosh Zheng, former commercial litigator and co-founder of Courtready.ca. Tom shares his journey from studying at King’s College London, to training as a solicitor in England, to working as a litigator in Toronto, and finally to becoming a legal tech entrepreneur.
We discuss:
The professional and cultural differences between England and Canada
Why he left private practice to build tools that improve access to justice
How Courtready.ca helps reduce delays and frustrations in the civil litigation system
The personal and professional challenges of practising law
Advice for law students, junior lawyers, and internationally trained lawyers entering the Canadian market
This episode highlights the power of innovation, resilience, and a clear vision for how the legal profession can evolve.