# Access, Innovation, and Resilience with Tom Macintosh Zheng
Episode of Studying Law Around the World, hosted by Claudio Klaus.
Published: Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:30:00 GMT
Duration: 00:19:15
## Summary
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 CanadaWhy he left private practice to build tools that improve access to justiceHow Courtready.ca helps reduce delays and frustrations in the civil litigation systemThe personal and professional challenges of practising lawAdvice for law students, junior lawyers, and internationally trained lawyers entering the Canadian marketThis episode highlights the power of innovation, resilience, and a clear vision for how the legal profession can evolve.Subscribe to Studying Law Around the World for more conversations with lawyers shaping global careers. Listen to past episodes and learn from professionals building cross-border legal paths. ISSN 2819-733X
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- Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/studyinglawaroundtheworld/episodes/Access--Innovation--and-Resilience-with-Tom-Macintosh-Zheng-e3848je
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