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We lc o m e t o t h e 2 0 2 0 E d i t io n o f t h e B o n d U n iv e r s i t y L a w S t u d e n t s ’ A s s o c ia t io n C a r e e r s G u id e !

Whe th e r yo u h ave o n ly ju s t b e g u n yo u r jo u rn e y in to Law S c h o o l o r a re n e a rin g th e e n d o f yo u r d e g re e , I h o p e th is G u id e se rve s yo u w e ll in th e p ro c e ss o f re a lis in g yo u r ow n p ro fe ss io n a l id e n tity. It is m y s in c e re h o p e th a t yo u w ill ta ke som e g u id an c e an d in sp ira t io n from its c o n te n ts, ap p re c ia t in g th a t th e p a thw ay to su c c e ss is n o t lin e a r n o r e a sy. In s te ad it re q u ire s p lan n in g , p e rs is te n c e an d re s ilie n c e , b u t kn ow th a t a t Bo n d yo u a re w e ll su p p o r te d th ro u g h o u t th e p ro c e ss.

Th is G u id e s tem m ed from a se rie s o f h o p e fu l em a ils an d L in ke d In m e ssag e s a sk in g va rio u s Bo n d s taff, a lum n i an d m em b e rs o f th e lo c a l le g a l p ro fe ss io n to sh a re th e ir w isd om o n th e se m atte rs w ith c u rre n t s tu d e n ts. W h ile s tre ss fu l a t t im e s, th e g e n u in e e n th u s ia sm an d su p p o r t I re c e ive d from th e se c o n trib u to rs w as u n d o u b te d ly w o r th it . To a ll th e b u sy p ro fe ss io n a ls w h o to o k t im e o u t o f th e ir d ays to re p ly to m y em a ils an d sh a re th e ir v a rie d e xp e rie n c e s an d ad v ic e – I tru ly c an n o t th an k yo u e n o u g h .

In th e sam e ve in , I m u st a lso e x te n d m y th an ks to th e re s t o f th e LSA C om m itte e w h o h e lp e d se e th is G u id e th ro u g h to fru it io n , p a r t ic u la rly o u r C o rp o ra te R e la tio n s D ire c to r, E lijah Pn g , fo r so u rc in g th e firm s w h o so g e n e ro u s ly sp o n -so re d th is G u id e . O u r P re s id e n t, R e n e e Sh ike , sh o u ld a lso b e a c kn ow le d g e d a s m y m u c h -ap p re c ia te d so u n d in g b o a rd an d su p p o r t sy s tem th ro u g h o u t th e e d it in g p ro c e ss. F in a lly, to A liso n Th om p so n a t th e C D C w h o h e lp e d u p d ate th e c o n te n t fo r th is e d it io n , an d th e re s t o f th e s taff a t Bo n d fo r th a t m atte r, I t ru ly c o u ld n o t h ave m ad e th is C a re e rs G u id e w ith o u t yo u .

D is c la im e r : Th e v iew s e xp re sse d in th is p u b lic a tio n d o n o t n e c e ssa rily re fle c t th o se o f th e Bo n d U n ive rs ity Law S tu d e n ts’ A sso c ia t io n o r Bo n d U n ive rs ity in g e n e ra l. To th e b e st o f o u r kn ow le d g e , a ll in fo rm atio n in th is p u b lic a tio n is c o rre c t a s o f 17 Fe b ru a ry 2020 b u t is su b je c t to c h an g e w ith o u t n o tic e . Th is G u id e is m e re ly ad v iso ry an d sh o u ld n o t b e re lie d u p o n a s p ro fe ss io n a l ad v ic e . Th is p u b lic a tio n is a se rv ic e fo r Bo n d U n ive rs ity Law S tu d e n ts an d is d is trib u te d fre e o f c h a rg e o n th e u n d e rstan d in g th a t th e au th o rs, e d ito rs an d an y p e rso n s re la te d to th is p u b lic a tio n a re n o t re sp o n s ib le fo r th e re su lts o f th e ir a c t io n s o r om iss io n s o n th e b a s is o f an y in fo rm atio n p ro v id e d in th is p u b lic a tio n .

So g o ah e ad – b e in fo rm ed , b e in sp ire d an d b e p ro ac tive . Yo u r c a re e r is e n tire ly in yo u r h an d s, so b e c om fo r te d b y th e su p p o r t ava ilab le to yo u h e re a t Bo n d an d g e t e xc ite d fo r w h e re ve r yo u r law d e g re e m ay take yo u . I w ish yo u a ll th e b e st.

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Lo ri-A lle n Sh o r tM ic h ae l B idw e ll

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H e rb e r t Sm ith F re e h ills - S ilve rK&L G a te s - S ilve r

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H o p g o o d G an imM cC u llo u g h Ro b e r tso n

M in te rE lliso nRo se L it ig a tio n Th om so n G e e r

PA R T O N E : B E P R E PA R E D .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3C a re e r D e ve lo pm en t C e n tre S e rv ic e s.......................................4Th e C o ve r Le tte r..................................................................................6Yo u r R e sum e .........................................................................................7In te rv iew Sk ills .....................................................................................9

PA R T T W O : B E E X P E R IE N C E D .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1Bo n d Law C lin ic s..............................................................................12Wo rk E xp e rie n c e ...............................................................................13C le rksh ip s............................................................................................15Th e R e a l C le rksh ip E xp e rie n c e ...................................................17G rad u ate P ro g ram s.........................................................................19G rad u ate D ip lom a in Le g a l P ra c tic e ........................................20

PA R T T H R E E : B E S U P P O R T E D .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 3A lum n i & D e ve lo pm en t O ffi c e ..................................................24M en ta l H e a lth M atte rs...................................................................25Q u e e n s lan d Law So c ie ty..............................................................26Re s ilie n c e & We llb e in g ..................................................................27

PA R T F O U R : B E IN F O R M E D .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 9

PA R T F IV E : B E IN S P IR E D .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 1Bo u tiq u e F irm s.................................................................................53Fam ily Law & A D R ...........................................................................54N o t Fo r P ro fits....................................................................................56M in is try o f PM & C ab in e t..............................................................57Ba rris te r.................................................................................................58Ju d g e ’s A sso c ia te ..............................................................................59A c ad em ia ............................................................................................60 C rim in a l Law ......................................................................................61Au stra lian Pu b lic S e rv ic e ..............................................................62Taxa tio n Law ......................................................................................63Pe rso n a l In ju ry Law ........................................................................64C o rp o ra te G o ve rn an c e ..................................................................65

PA R T S IX : B E G LO B A L LY-M IN D E D .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 7Tran sfe rrin g to C an ad a ..................................................................68Wo rk in g in C an ad a ..........................................................................70E xc h an g e P ro g ram ..........................................................................71

CONTENTS

Whe th e r in yo u r firs t, la s t o r an y sem e ste r in b e tw e e n – w e h ave c re a te d th is ye a r ’s C a re e rs G u id e to in fo rm an d in sp ire yo u r n e x t s te p s th ro u g h b o th law sc h o o l an d life , to m ake it ju s t th a t litt le b it e a s ie r.

D e c id in g w h at p a th yo u w an t to fo llow a fte r yo u le ave Bo n d c an b e d au n tin g ye t e xc it in g , c o n fu s in g ye t e n lig h t-e n in g . Th e g o o d n ew s is yo u d o n ’t h ave to h ave it a ll fig u re d o u t. Yo u r c a re e r w ill n o t b e lin e a r – so w h y th in k o f it th a t w ay?

Yo u m ig h t h ave it a ll p lan n e d o u t: c om p le te a c le rksh ip , g e t a Ju d g e ’s A sso c ia te sh ip , s ta r t yo u r g rad p o s it io n , g e t adm itte d , b e a fie rc e law ye r, w o rk yo u r w ay u p to Pa r tn e r an d re t ire a t th e rip e o ld ag e o f 85 . It m ay w o rk o u t th a t w ay, b u t it m ig h t n o t. Yo u m ig h t fin d a h id d e n p ass io n in c om m un ity le g a l c e n tre s, re a lise an in te re st in in te r-n a tio n a l law o r d e c id e to fo llow a c a re e r in a p ro fe ss io n a l se rv ic e s firm . W h ate ve r yo u d e c id e , w e h o p e th a t th is C a re e rs G u id e c an g ive yo u a ta s te o f w h at ’s o u t th e re so yo u c an g e t se t o n yo u r p e r fe c t p a th n ow . I w o u ld like to e x te n d m y s in c e re st th an k yo u to a ll th e c o n trib u to rs to th is g u id e – sp o n so rs, a lum n i, s taff an d s tu d e n ts. W ith o u t yo u r in va lu ab le in s ig h t, su p p o r t an d d e d ic a tio n th is p u b lic a tio n w o u ld n o t b e p o ss ib le . To th e p ow e rh o u se b e h in d th is g u id e – o u r Pu b lic a tio n s D ire c to r, M illie Jo n e s - c o n g ra tu la tio n s an d th an k yo u . I a lso e x te n d m y th an ks to o u r C o rp o ra te R e la tio n s D ire c to r, E lijah Pn g , w h o h as b e e n in strum en ta l in c re a tin g th is p u b lic a tio n . We h o p e th a t in re ad in g th is G u id e , yo u g e t a se n se fo r th e d e d ic a tio n o f M illie , E lijah an d th e LSA in its p u b lic a tio n .

Yo u r fu tu re is ju s t a ro u n d th e c o rn e r. M y ad v ic e is to u se th is G u id e to ap p re c ia te th e in c re d ib le b re ad th o f o p p o r-tu n it ie s th a t a re a t yo u r fe e t an d lo o k in te rn a lly to w h o yo u w an t to b e a s a p ro fe ss io n a l. O n c e yo u ap p re c ia te th e se th in g s, e ve ry th in g e lse w ill fo llow .

A s Bo n d s tu d e n ts, w e h ave a c c e ss to an in c re d ib le am o u n t o f o p p o r tu n it ie s an d e n d le ss su p p o r t. I e n c o u rag e yo u to m ake th e m o st o f th e rem a in d e r o f yo u r t im e h e re . Vis it th e C a re e r D e ve lo pm en t C e n tre , ke e p an e ye o n yo u r em a ils an d se e k o u t n e tw o rks th a t w ill su p p o r t yo u in yo u r fu tu re c a re e r. In th e m e an tim e , p le a se d o n o t h e s ita te to g e t in to u c h w ith th e LSA if w e c an b e o f an y a ss is tan c e a s yo u p lan yo u r c a re e r.

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Re c o g n ise d a s o n e o f A u stra lia’s le ad in g law fa c u lt ie s, B o n d Law h as g a in e d an in te rn a tio n a l re p u ta tio n fo r its sm a ll c la ss s ize s an d p e rso n a lise d te ac h in g e xp e rie n c e , w h e re s tu d e n ts a re m en to re d b y d e d ic a te d a c ad em ic s taff. We a ttrib u te th e su c c e ss o f o u r g rad u a te s to th is u n iq u e e d u c a tio n a l m o d e l, an d o u r d e g re e s a re u n d e rp in n e d b y an in n o va tive le g a l sk ills p ro g ram w h ic h re q u ire s s tu d e n ts to p u t th e o ry in to p ra c tic e – a q u a lity w id e ly c om m en d -e d b y g rad u a te em p lo ye rs.

A law d e g re e c an o p e n th e d o o r to a ran g e o f c a re e rs a c ro ss d ive rse in d u stry se c to rs. Th e 2020 Bo n d Law S tu d e n ts’ A sso c ia -tio n C a re e rs G u id e p ro v id e s va lu ab le in fo rm atio n o n w h e re yo u r d e g re e c an take yo u , in c lu d in g d e ta ils o f n a tio n a l se a so n a l c le rk-sh ip s an d g rad u a te o p p o r tu n it ie s, p a r t ic u la rly in th e le g a l e n v i-ro nm en t.

C a re e r D e ve lo pm en t p e rso n n e l w o rk w ith s tu d e n ts th ro u g h o u t th e ir s tu d ie s, from o rie n ta tio n w e e k to g rad u a tio n , to p ro v id e a s-s is tan c e w ith c a re e r p lan n in g . C om b in e d w ith th e re so u rc e s o f th e C a re e r D e ve lo pm en t C e n tre , s tu d e n ts h ave a c c e ss to a p e r-so n a lise d se rv ic e th a t h o n e s re sum e w rit in g an d in te rv iew sk ills , w h ile e n c o u rag in g an d g u id in g s tu d e n ts to u n d e r take w o rk e x-p e rie n c e , in te rn sh ip s an d c le rksh ip s to fu r th e r im p ro ve em p lo y-ab ility.

S tu d e n ts a re ad v ise d to c o n n e c t w ith th e C a re e r D e ve lo pm en t C e n tre in th e ir fi rs t sem e ste r to e n su re g u id an c e is p ro v id e d e a rly in th e ir s tu d ie s so th e y c an w o rk tow ard a c h ie v in g c a re e r g o a ls. Th is G u id e , to g e th e r w ith o u r c a re e r c o n su ltan ts, w ill se rve to a lle v ia te th e m yth s an d c o n c e rn s m an y s tu d e n ts an d g rad u a te s h ave w h e n b rid g in g th e g ap b e tw e e n s tu d y an d w o rk . We e n -c o u rag e a ll s tu d e n ts to m ake th e m o st o f th e re so u rc e s ava ilab le an d to m ax im ise th e o p p o r tu n it ie s p re se n te d to th em .

M ay I ta ke th is o p p o r tu n ity to w ish a ll s tu d e n ts e ve ry su c c e ss in th e ir le g a l s tu d ie s an d in b rin g in g th e ir c a re e r am b it io n s to life . I c om m en d th e p u b lic a tio n o f th is C a re e rs G u id e fo r 2020 a s a c om p re h e n s ive an d va lu ab le re so u rc e fo r s tu d e n ts a s th e y lo o k to m ake in fo rm ed an d s tra te g ic c a re e r c h o ic e s.

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Yo u r c o v e r le t t e r i s in m a n y c a s e s t h e fi r s t c o n t a c t y o u h a v e w i t h y o u r p o t e n t ia l e m p lo y e r, a n d w e a l l k n o w h o w q u ic k ly fi r s t im p r e s s io n s a r e m a d e ! T a k e t h e t im e t o t h in k a b o u t h o w b e s t t o m a r k e t y o u r s k i l l s , e d u c a t io n a n d a t t r ib u t e s t o b e s t r e fl e c t y o u a n d u l t im a t e ly y o u r e m p lo y a b i l i t y . W h a t c a n y o u b r in g t o t h e e m p lo y e r t h a t s e t s y o u a p a r t f r o m e v e r y o n e e ls e ? T h in k a b o u t h o w y o u p u t t h i s in w r i t in g w i t h o u t i t s o u n d in g l i k e a n o v e r -in fl a t e d s e l f -a d v e r t i s e m e n t .

• M a k e i t p e r s o n a l : a g re a te r c o n n e c tio n is m ad e w h e n a le tte r is ad d re sse d to a sp e c ific in d iv id u a l an d it d em o n stra te s th a t yo u h ave take n th e t im e to re se a rc h th is in fo rm atio n .

• K n o w t h e fi rm : it is ve ry d isc o u rag in g w h e n a c o ve r le tte r fo r Law F irm A BC h as re fe re n c e s th ro u g h o u t to Law F irm X YZ an d h ow m u c h th e o p p o r tu n ity to w o rk in su c h a re p u tab le firm w o u ld b e va lu e d . Th is re fle c ts la z in e ss an d la c k o f a tte n tio n to d e ta il – tw o tra its w h ic h a re n o t p a r t ic u la rly im p re ss ive to an em p lo ye r.

• K e e p i t c le a n : u s in g som e th in g a s s im p le a s yo u r n am e a s th e b a s is fo r an em a il ad d re ss is th e m o st p ro fe s-s io n a l an d ap p ro p ria te w ay to in c re a se yo u r em p lo yab ility.

• M a in t a in p r o f e s s io n a l i sm : a lw ays u se s tru c tu re d an d c om p le te se n te n c e s in yo u r c o ve r le tte r, p ay in g p a r-t ic u la r a tte n tio n to sp e llin g an d g ram m ar. Yo u r jo b ap p lic a tio n is a g re a t s ta r t in g p o in t fo r yo u r w ritte n c om -m un ic a tio n an d le ve l o f p ro fe ss io n a lism to b e a sse sse d b y a p o te n tia l em p lo ye r.

• P r o o f r e a d : g e t som eo n e e lse to re ad e ac h an d e ve ry c o ve r le tte r yo u se n d to c h e c k fo r m is take s, e sp e c ia lly th o se m in o r o n e s w h ic h a re o fte n so e a sy to m iss. A s im p le sp e llin g m istake c o u ld b e th e d iffe re n c e b e tw e e n yo u se c u rin g an in te rv iew o r n o t.

• T h in k a b o u t b r a n d “ YO U ” : w rite a lis t o f w h at yo u c an o ffe r to an em p lo ye r an d w h at yo u h ave d o n e w h ile a t u n ive rs ity o r in th e w o rkp la c e th a t c an c o n trib u te to yo u b e in g a s ta r em p lo ye e w ith th e firm o f yo u r c h o ic e . Th in k o f th e se item s a s ‘ke y tran s fe rrab le sk ills’ w h ic h yo u ’ve d e ve lo p e d e lsew h e re b u t c an b e u tilise d in th e le g a l se c to r. B e in g ab le to id e n tify yo u r p e rso n a l p o in t o f d iffe re n c e , kn ow in g yo u r va lu e an d p re se n tin g th is to an em p lo ye r w ith p ro fe ss io n a lism w ill a ss is t in g iv in g yo u r le tte r th e c om p e tit ive e d g e .

• A d d r e s s w h a t i s a s k e d : re ad th e ad ve r t isem en t! K n ow an d u n d e rstan d w h at th e em p lo ye r w an ts from yo u r ap p lic a tio n . It is ve ry fru stra t in g fo r em p lo ye rs w h e n c an d id a te s a re a ske d to su bm it a o n e -p ag e d o c um en t ad d re ss in g th e ir su itab ility an d th e em p lo ye r re c e ive s e ith e r a tw o -p ag e le tte r o r n o th in g a t a ll. Yo u c an a lm o st g u a ran te e yo u w o n’t b e m ak in g th a t sh o r tlis t.

• P r e s e n t a t io n i s im p o r t a n t : se c o n d to c o n te n t, th e layo u t an d p re se n ta tio n o f yo u r c o ve r le tte r is c rit ic a l! K e e p it to O N E p ag e , w ith sh o r t, c le a r an d c o n c ise p a rag rap h s an d se n te n c e s, w h ile m ak in g su re it is v isu a lly ap p e a lin g b y u s in g fu lly ju s t ifie d m arg in s.

• F la u n t i t w h e r e i t c o u n t s : it is o k to ta lk ab o u t yo u r a c h ie vem en ts. Ju st e n su re th a t yo u a re se le c t ive an d w h at yo u a re h ig h lig h tin g is a c tu a lly re le van t to th e p o s it io n fo r w h ic h yo u a re ap p ly in g . A n em p lo ye r d o e sn ’t n e e d to h e a r ab o u t h ow m an y rib b o n s yo u w o n in th e a th le t ic s c a rn iva l five ye a rs ag o – h ow e ve r, th e y d o w an t to h e a r ab o u t h ow yo u w e re e le c te d to th e Bo n d LSA .

• F o l lo w u p : it is o k to c o n tac t an em p lo ye r if yo u h ave n ’t h e a rd an y th in g from th em , h ow e ve r, avo id b e in g p u sh y o r d em an d in g . A s im p le em a il o r p h o n e c a ll a sk in g if th e y c an ad v ise th e p ro g re ss o f yo u r ap p lic a tio n d em o n stra te s in it ia t ive .

THE COVER LETTER

6.

D o w n lo a d in g t e m p la t e s f r o m t h e in t e r n e t a n d /o r s e n d in g a g e n e r i c r e s u m e w i l l fi n i s h in t h e b in !

Th e m a in d iffe re n c e b e tw e e n a re sum e an d a C V is th a t a C V is in te n d e d to b e a fu ll re c o rd o f yo u r c a re e r h is to ry an d a re sum e is a b rie f, ta rg e te d lis t o f sk ills an d a c h ie vem en ts.

Eve ryo n e se em s to h ave th e ir ow n v iew s o n h ow to b e st p re se n t a re sum e to a p o te n tia l em p lo ye r, b u t s im ila r to th e c o ve r le tte r, w e a ll ag re e o n o n e th in g – yo u r re sum e is yo u r sa le s p itc h to an o rg an isa tio n . It is yo u r o p p o r tu n ity to p re se n t yo u r em p lo yab ility in a fa c tu a l, su c c in c t, c o n c ise an d w e ll fo rm atte d d o c um en t.

W h e n ap p ly in g fo r a jo b yo u n e e d to th in k o f yo u rse lf a s b e in g an in ve stm en t o p p o r tu n ity fo r th e o rg an i-sa tio n an d yo u n e e d to b e ab le to d em o n stra te th a t yo u a re low risk o ffe rin g a h ig h re tu rn . Yo u w an t th e em p lo ye r to e n g ag e w ith yo u an d yo u r em p lo yab il-ity from th e firs t g lan c e a t yo u r re sum e . Yo u w an t to b e th e s tan d o u t in ve stm en t c h o ic e !

T O P L E G A L R E S U M E W R IT IN G T IP S

Ta i lo r y o u r r e s u m e t o d iff e r e n t p o s i t io n s : • A g o o d s tra te g y is h av in g a c o u p le o f d iffe re n t

re sum e s w h ic h yo u c an a lte r d e p e n d in g o n th e p o s it io n an d em p lo ye r re q u irem en ts. Fo r e x-am p le , yo u r re sum e s fo r law firm p o s it io n s w ill m o st like ly d iffe r from yo u r re sum e fo r c o rp o -ra te le g a l p o s it io n s o r h um an rig h ts p o s it io n s.

• Yo u n e e d to c o n s id e r h ow yo u r re sum e c an b e st re fle c t yo u r sk ills an d e xp e rie n c e fo r e a c h in d iv id u a l p o s it io n /em p lo ye r.

K e e p i t s u c c in c t : • D o n ’t ram b le o n ab o u t irre le van t th in g s in yo u r

re sum e – s t ic k to th e fa c ts. • E a rly in yo u r c a re e r, yo u r re sum e sh o u ld b e tw o

to th re e p ag e s m ax im um .

K e e p i t s im p le a n d p r o f e s s io n a l : • A vo id u s in g flash y g rap h ic s, im ag e s, b o xe s, c o lo u rs

o r fo n ts – rem em b e r th a t it is a p ro fe ss io n a l d o c u -m en t, so yo u a re se llin g yo u r le g a l sk ills an d ab ility ra th e r th an an ap titu d e fo r g rap h ic a r ts.

• M ake su re yo u r em a il an d vo ic em a il a re ap p ro p ria te .• D o n ’t u se tem p la te s – th e se lim it th e am o u n t o f in -

fo rm atio n yo u c an in p u t an d a re n o t e n c o u rag e d b y re c ru ite rs.

F o rm a t a p p r o p r ia t e ly : • D o n ’t m ake yo u r te x t to o sm a ll s im p ly to fit e ve ry-

th in g o n to o n e p ag e an d avo id u s in g lo n g p a ra-g rap h s.

• U se b u lle t p o in ts an d le ave w h ite sp ac e so it is e a s ie r o n th e em p lo ye r ’s e ye .

• It m u st b e e a sy to re ad .• H ig h lig h t th e h e ad in g s w h ic h a re re le van t to th e

em p lo ye r.

K e e p p e r s o n a l in f o rm a t io n t o a m in im u m : • D o n o t in c lu d e in fo rm atio n su c h a s yo u r b ir th d a te /

ag e , m a rita l s ta tu s, h e a lth s ta tu s, re lig io u s/p o lit ic a l b e lie fs, o p in io n s o r p h o to s. S im p ly lis t yo u r re le van t c o n tac t d e ta ils .

L e a v e o u t a n y t h in g t h a t i s n o t im p o r t a n t : • E ve ry w o rd o n yo u r re sum e sh o u ld b e u se d to c o n -

v in c e an em p lo ye r th a t yo u a re th e b e st p e rso n fo r th e jo b . Th e re fo re , w h at yo u d id in p rim a ry sc h o o l is n o t re le van t. Th in k re c e n t an d re le van t.

I n f o rm a t io n p r e s e n t a t io n : • P re se n t a ll in fo rm atio n in re ve rse c h ro n o lo g ic a l o rd e r

so th a t th e m o st re c e n t e xp e rie n c e s a re lis te d firs t an d ke e p th is c o n s is te n t th ro u g h o u t th e re sum e .

• En su re th a t s ta r t an d e n d d a te s a re in c lu d e d w h e re re le van t.

C h e c k y o u r s p e l l in g : • A vo id yo u r re sum e b e in g d isc a rd e d b y c h e c k in g

yo u r sp e llin g . A s im p le typ o m ay b e th e d iffe re n c e b e tw e e n yo u g a in in g an in te rv iew o r n o t.

YOUR RESUME

7.

P e r s o n a l D e t a i l s :Yo u r c o n tac t d e ta ils a t a m in im um , om itt in g an y d e ta ils re la t in g to ag e ,

n a tio n a lity, re lig io n , se x o r m a rita l s ta tu s.

C a r e e r O b je c t i v e : Wh ile o p tio n a l, th is c an b e ve ry p ow e r fu l if w o rd e d in a w ay th a t is c le a r an d sp e c ific to th e p o s it io n yo u a re ap p ly in g fo r. U se th is o p p o r tu n ity to

d em o n stra te yo u r m o tiva tio n an d c om m itm en t to a c a re e r in law .

E d u c a t io n :In c lu d in g c o u rse , in s t itu tio n , an tic ip a te d g rad u a tio n d a te an d G PA .

L e g a l W o r k E x p e r ie n c e :In d ic a te d a te , o rg an isa tio n an d th e ro le fu lfi lle d . In c lu d e a few d o t p o in ts o u tlin in g th e re sp o n s ib ilit ie s an d s ig n ific an t a c h ie vem en ts in th e ro le .

E m p lo y m e n t H i s t o r y :Sam e a s ab o ve , b u t d em o n stra tin g th e tran s fe rrab le sk ills g a in e d in

n o n -le g a l e n v iro nm en ts.

A c a d e m ic A c h ie v e m e n t s : O n ly in c lu d e u n ive rs ity a c ad em ic a c h ie vem en ts an d /o r aw a rd s yo u h ave

re c e ive d w h ile e n g ag e d in te r t ia ry e d u c a tio n .

E x t r a c u r r i c u la r A c t i v i t i e s :B rie f sum m ary o f in vo lvem en t o u ts id e o f yo u r s tu d ie s, h ig h lig h tin g th e u se an d d e ve lo pm en t o f sk ills in c lu d in g in te rp e rso n a l c om m un ic a tio n ,

te am wo rk an d le ad e rsh ip .

C o m m u n i t y /V o lu n t e e r I n v o lv e m e n t :Sam e a s ab o ve .

D e m o n s t r a t e d S k i l l s S p e c ifi c t o P o s i t io n :U se th is se c tio n to h ig h lig h t an y sk ills n o t m en tio n e d e lsew h e re in yo u r re sum e b y w ay o f a sh o r t lis t o f s ix to e ig h t o f yo u r s tro n g e st p ro fe ss io n a l

sk ills .

M em b e r s h ip s : If re le van t to th e le g a l p ro fe ss io n .

L a n g u a g e s :

I n t e r e s t s :C o n s id e r in c lu d in g a c o u p le o f in te re sts o u ts id e o f w o rk an d s tu d y, to sh ow th e em p lo ye r w h at typ e o f p e rso n yo u a re an d w h at yo u e n jo y d o -

in g .

R e f e r e e s :M ake su re to in c lu d e th e n am e , p o s it io n , o rg an isa tio n an d c o n tac t d e ta ils o f a t le a st tw o p e o p le w h o c an b e c o n tac te d to vo u c h fo r yo u r c h a rac te r

an d /o r yo u r sk ills an d ab ilit ie s.

E x p a n d y o u r v o c a b u la r y w h e n c r e a t -in g y o u r j o b a p p l i c a t io n s a n d t h in k a b o u t u s in g s o m e o f t h e s e w o r d s t o d e s c r ib e y o u r s k i l l s , e x p e r ie n c e a n d

a c c o m p l i s h m e n t s :

ac c om p lish e dac h ie ve dad ju ste dadm in is te re dad v ise dan a ly sea tte n d e dau d ite db rie fe dc o llab o ra te dc o lle c te dc om m un ic a te dc om p are dc om p ile dc om p le te dc o n s id e re dc o n su lte dc o rre sp o n d e dc re a te dd em o n stra te dd e ve lo p e dd is trib u te dd o c um en te dd ra fte de d ite de va lu a te de xam in e de xp e rie n c e de x te n d e dfac ilita te dfo rm edfo rm u la te dg a th e re dg e n e ra te dh ig h lig h te did e n tifie din fo rm edin it ia te din te g ra te din te rp re te d

in ve n te din ve stig a te din vo lve dm a in ta in e dm o d e ra te dm o d ifie dn e g o tia te do b se rve do u tlin e do ve rsawp a r tic ip a te dp re p a re dp re se n te dp ro c e sse dp ro d u c e dp ro o fe dp ro v id e dp u b lish e dp u rsu e dq u e stio n e dre d u c e dre fe rre dre p o r te dre p re se n te dre se a rc h e dre sp o n d e dre ta in e dre v iew edre v ise dsc h e d u le dso lve dsp e c ifie dsu bm itte dsum m arise dsu p e rv ise dsu p p lie dsu p p o r te dtran s la te du p d ate dve rifie d

8.

I n t e r v ie w s a r e a c r i t i c a l p a r t o f t h e r e c r u i tm e n t p r o c e s s a n d a c c o r d in g ly , n e a r ly e v e r y o n e g e t s n e r v o u s o r a n x io u s b e f o r e a n in t e r v ie w . T h e p u r p o s e o f a n in t e r v ie w i s t o p r o v id e a n o p p o r t u n i t y f o r t h e e m p lo y -e r t o m e e t y o u a n d a s s e s s w h e t h e r y o u h a v e t h e a t t r ib u t e s t h e y r e q u i r e a n d m o s t im p o r t a n t ly , w h e t h e r y o u w i l l “fi t ” w i t h in t h e i r o r g a n i s a t io n . A n in t e r v ie w i s a ls o y o u r o p p o r t u n i t y t o fi n d o u t m o r e a b o u t y o u r p o t e n t ia l f u t u r e e m p lo y e r. S o u n d p r e p a r a t io n f o r a n in t e r v ie w i s a p r o v e n w a y t o r e d u c e a n x ie t y le v e ls .

B E F O R E T H E IN T E R V IE W

• C o n fi rm In t e r v ie w D e t a i l s : w h e n c o n tac te d , if p ra c tic a l a sk th e c o n tac t p e rso n q u e stio n s su c h a s : W h o w ill b e in te rv iew in g ? H ow lo n g to a llow fo r th e in te rv iew ? W h at w ill th e s tru c tu re o f th e in te rv iew b e ? D o yo u n e e d to b rin g an y th in g ?

• R e s e a r c h , R e s e a r c h , R e s e a r c h : c o n d u c t e x te n s ive re se a rc h o n th e p o te n tia l em p lo ye r. U se m u lt ip le so u rc -e s to g a th e r in fo rm atio n : in c lu d in g th e o rg an isa tio n ’s w e b s ite , th e ir m a rke tin g m ate ria l, re ad th e A u stra lian F in an c ia l R e v iew an d th e Ag e fo r c u rre n t affa irs, c h e c k G o o g le , e tc . Th e Bo n d U n ive rs ity L ib ra ry h a s d e ve l-o p e d an e xc e lle n t su b je c t an d re se a rc h g u id e to a ss is t law s tu d e n ts to re se a rc h p o te n tia l em p lo ye rs, so v is it th e lib ra ry w e b s ite o r e n g ag e lib ra ry s taff fo r a ss is tan c e . If yo u kn ow w h o w ill b e c o n d u c tin g yo u r in te rv iew – re se a rc h yo u r in te rv iew e rs a s w e ll.

• P r e p a r e f o r t h e I n t e r v ie w : th in k ab o u t an d h ave ve ry c le a rly in yo u r m in d : W h at yo u h ave to o ffe r th e o rg an isa tio n , yo u r s tre n g th s an d q u a lit ie s, w h y yo u a re an e xc e p tio n a l c an d id a te , w h at va lu e yo u c an ad d , w h y sh o u ld th e o rg an isa tio n em p lo y yo u ? W hy d o yo u w an t th e p o s it io n ? En su re th a t yo u r re sp o n se s a re n a tu ra l an d d o n o t so u n d re h e a rse d , an d b e su re to p ra c tic e th em o n yo u r fr ie n d s an d fam ily o r b o o k in fo r a m o c k in te rv iew w ith a C D C Em p lo ym en t S e rv ic e s Sp e c ia lis t. P re p a re som e q u e stio n s to a sk th e in te rv iew e rs.

D U R IN G T H E IN T E R V IE W

• M a k e a P o s i t i v e F i r s t Im p r e s s io n : th e in te rv iew sta r ts a s so o n a s yo u e n te r th e b u ild in g so m ake su re yo u a c t w ith a h ig h le ve l o f p ro fe ss io n a lism an d c o n s id e r th e im p re ss io n yo u w an t to m ake . F irs t im p re ss io n s a re v ita l to su c c e ss an d in m o st c a se s a re fo rm ed in th e firs t tw o m in u te s o f m e e tin g a p e rso n . W h ile e a s ily fo rm ed th e y a re o fte n h a rd to c h an g e , so e n su re th a t yo u h o ld yo u r h e ad u p , a re d re sse d p ro fe ss io n a lly, th in k ab o u t h ow to in tro d u c e yo u rse lf an d sm ile an d re la x .

• D e m o n s t r a t e C o n fi d e n c e w i t h o u t A r r o g a n c e : e n te r th e in te rv iew ro om w ith c o n fid e n c e an d o ffe r a fi rm h an d sh ake to p an e l m em b e rs, e n su rin g th a t yo u m ake d ire c t e ye c o n tac t. If yo u d o n o t kn ow th e p an e l m em b e rs take m en ta l n o te o f th e ir n am e an d say it b ac k to th em a s yo u g re e t th em .

• S i t C o m fo r t a b ly , B r e a t h e a n d M a in t a in E y e C o n t a c t : s it in an u p rig h t p o s it io n an d take a few d e e p b re a th s. It is o k to b e n e rvo u s b u t avo id fid g e tin g an d say in g ‘um ’ an d ‘ah ’ a s m u c h a s yo u p o ss ib ly c an . H o ld o n to som e th in g if n e c e ssa ry, su c h a s th e a rm o f th e c h a ir o r re s t yo u r h an d s in fro n t o f yo u o n yo u r lap (avo id c ro ss in g yo u r a rm s o r yo u r le g s). A lw ays e n su re th a t yo u m a in ta in e ye c o n tac t w ith th e p an e l m em b e rs. L is te n to th e q u e stio n s b e in g a ske d so th a t yo u a re an sw e rin g ap p ro p ria te ly.

• A n sw e r in g B e h a v io u r a l Q u e s t io n s : th is is w h e re th e em p lo ye r w ill a sk yo u to d e sc rib e a s itu a tio n an d h ow yo u re ac te d . Th e STA R s tru c tu re is th e b e st m e th o d to an sw e r th is s ty le o f in te rv iew q u e stio n in a w ay th a t w ill e n ab le yo u to fu lly d em o n stra te yo u r e xp e rie n c e , ab ility an d a c h ie vem en ts. E xp la in th e S itu a tio n , id e n tify an d e xp la in th e Ta sks in vo lve d , d e sc rib e w h at yo u r A c tio n s w e re an d fin a lly d e sc rib e th e R e su lt.

INTERVIEW SKILLS

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• A lw a y s A s k a Q u e s t io n : u su a lly tow ard s th e e n d o f th e in te rv iew yo u w ill b e g ive n an o p p o r tu n ity to a sk q u e stio n s o f th e in te rv iew p an e l. A lw ays a sk a t le a st o n e o r tw o q u e stio n s. Th is is yo u r fin a l o p p o r tu n ity to m ake a la s t in g im p re ss io n u p o n th e in te rv iew e rs an d a su re -fire w ay to d o th a t is to a sk a q u e stio n th a t d em o n stra te s yo u r in it ia t ive . Th e m o re re se a rc h yo u h ave c o n d u c te d in to th e firm , th e e a s ie r it w ill b e fo r yo u to id e n tify a q u e stio n th a t d em o n stra te s yo u r in te re st an d c om m itm en t. A vo id a sk in g ab o u t yo u r sa la ry, h ow e ve r q u e stio n s c o u ld in c lu d e :

- W h at is it th a t yo u e n jo y m o st ab o u t w o rk in g a t th is fi rm ? - W h at p ro fe ss io n a l d e ve lo pm en t o p p o r tu n it ie s a re th e re ? - W h en c an I e xp e c t to h e a r b ac k re g a rd in g th e n e x t s tag e o f th e re c ru itm en t p ro c e ss? - W h at h a s b e e n th e g re a te st c h a lle n g e p re v io u s s tu d e n ts m ig h t h ave e xp e rie n c e d ?• B e Yo u r s e l f : th e in te rv iew is ab o u t yo u an d th e in te rv iew e rs w an t to se e yo u an d h e a r ab o u t w h at yo u c an

o ffe r. A llow yo u r p e rso n a lity to sh in e th ro u g h an d b e yo u rse lf. D o n ’t te ll in te rv iew e rs w h at yo u th in k th e y w an t to h e a r – b e h o n e st in yo u r an sw e rs an d se ll yo u r s tre n g th s.

P O S T IN T E R V IE W

• R e fl e c t : take th e t im e to re fle c t u p o n th e in te rv iew an d e ve n m ake som e n o te s fo r yo u r re fe re n c e in th e fu tu re . Th in k ab o u t w h at yo u fe e l yo u d id w e ll an d w h e re yo u fe e l yo u c o u ld im p ro ve .

• F o l lo w U p : it is o k if yo u h ave n o t h e a rd an y th in g w ith in a few w e e ks to c o n tac t th e o rg an isa tio n an d a sk if th e re h a s b e e n an y p ro g re ss o n th e o u tc om e o f th e in te rv iew .

• R e q u e s t F e e d b a c k : if yo u a re u n su c c e ss fu l, ta ke th e t im e to a sk th e in te rv iew e rs fo r som e fe e d b ac k o n yo u r p e r fo rm an c e so th a t yo u c an e n h an c e yo u r in te rv iew p e r fo rm an c e n e x t t im e . A lso e xp re ss yo u r th an ks an d in te re st in an y o th e r p o s it io n s w h ic h m ay b e c om e vac an t.

IN T E R V IE W Q U E S T IO N S

A b o u t Yo u a n d Yo u r S k i l l s :• D e sc rib e a s itu a tio n in w h ic h yo u h ave b e e n re q u ire d to w o rk u n d e r p re ssu re in

o rd e r to m e e t a d e ad lin e ?• Te ll u s o f a t im e w h e n yo u r w o rk w as c rit ic ise d an d h ow yo u d e a lt w ith th a t c rit ic ism ?• Te ll u s o f a t im e w h e re yo u h ave d em o n stra te d in it ia t ive an d a w illin g n e ss to w o rk

b e yo n d e xp e c ta tio n s?• W hy d id yo u c h o o se law a s yo u r c a re e r p a th ?• A re yo u a le ad e r o r a fo llow e r, an d d e sc rib e w h y?• A re yo u r a c ad em ic re su lts a g o o d in d ic a tio n o f th e k in d o f p ro fe ss io n a l yo u w ill b e ?

A b o u t T h e m :• W h at d o yo u kn ow ab o u t o u r c om p an y?• W hy d o yo u w an t to w o rk fo r u s?• W h at c an yo u b rin g to th is o rg an isa tio n th a t o th e r c an d id a te s m ig h t n o t?• W h at a ttra c ts yo u to o u r c lie n te le an d w h y d o yo u w an t to re p re se n t th em ?• D e sc rib e yo u r id e a l w o rk in g re la t io n sh ip w ith yo u r b o ss.W h at d o yo u th in k yo u w ill

d is like ab o u t w o rk in g a t th is o rg an isa tio n ?

M o r e A b o u t Yo u :• D e sc rib e yo u r g re a te st s tre n g th s an d w e akn e sse s.• D e sc rib e yo u rse lf in five w o rd s.• W h at d o yo u h o p e to a c h ie ve p ro fe ss io n a lly w ith in th e n e x t five ye a rs?• W h at d o yo u c o n s id e r yo u r m o st s ig n ific an t a c c om p lishm en t in yo u r life so fa r?• W h at fru stra te s yo u ?• W h at m o tiva te s yo u ?

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2. BE EXPERIENCED

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Be fo re th e d au n tin g p ro c e ss o f se e k in g w o rk e xp e rie n c e an d c le rksh ip s, th e Bo n d Law C lin ic p ro v id e s an o p p o r-tu n ity fo r s tu d e n ts to e xp e rie n c e le g a l p ra c tic e in a c o n tro lle d an d su p p o r tive e n v iro nm en t rig h t h e re a t Bo n d . D e s ig n e d to o ffe r fre e le g a l ad v ic e to th e lo c a l c om m un ity, s tu d e n ts c an p re p a re th em se lve s fo r p ra c tic e u n d e r th e su p e rv is io n o f lo c a l p ra c tit io n e rs e n g ag e d in p ro b o n o se rv ic e . P ro v id in g fre e an d a c c e ss ib le le g a l ad v ic e to c lie n ts, s tu d e n ts h o n e th e ir p ro fe ss io n a l sk ills w h ile kn ow in g th e y h ave c o n trib u te d to a b ro ad e r so c ia l o b je c tive o f p ro v id in g a c c e ss to ju s t ic e .

If yo u w an t to g e t in vo lve d th e Fac u lty h o ld s an in fo rm atio n se ss io n e ac h sem e ste r (u su a lly a ro u n d We e k 8 ), fo llow ed b y an o n lin e ap p lic a tio n p ro c e ss an d in te rv iew s w ith e ac h C lin ic ’s su p e rv is in g a c ad em ic . Th e C D C is ava ilab le to a ss is t, an d th e re a re a lso o p p o r tu n it ie s to g e t in vo lve d e a rly o n in yo u r d e g re e in s tu d e n t adm in is tra to r p o s it io n s.

C l in i c s a v a i la b le a t B o n d (s e m e s t e r d e p e n d e n t ):

• C o m m e r c ia l L a w : p ro v id e s sm a ll b u s in e ss le g a l ad v ic e to s ta r t-u p s an d n o t-fo r-p ro fits re g a rd in g issu e s su c h a s b u s in e ss s tru c tu re , c o n sum e r p ro te c tio n an d c o n tra c tu a l d isp u te s (ju st to n am e a few a re a s).

• Im m ig r a t io n L a w : se rv ic e s vu ln e rab le an d fin an c ia lly d isad van tag e d n o n -c it ize n s se e k in g to rem a in in A u s-tra lia le g a lly, a lso d e a lin g w ith se n s it ive issu e s o f a sy lum se e ke rs an d re fu g e e s ta tu s.

• P r o p e r t y L a w : in fo rm s c it ize n s ab o u t th e ir r ig h ts re g a rd in g m atte rs su c h a s s tra ta t it le , re s id e n tia l te n an c ie s an d fe n c in g d isp u te s w h ic h w o u ld o th e rw ise p re se n t a s ig n ific an t so u rc e o f d a ily s tre ss.

• C o m m u n i t y L a w : in c o llab o ra tio n w ith th e G C C om m un ity Le g a l C e n tre s tu d e n ts g a in in s ig h t in to a w id e ran g e o f le g a l fie ld s – in c lu d in g fam ily, em p lo ym en t, c o n sum e r an d m in o r c rim in a l law m atte rs, h e lp in g th o se w h o m ay n o t o th e rw ise h ave a c c e ss to le g a l ad v ic e .

• C r im in a l L a w : u n d e r th e su p e rv is io n o f th e Q u e e n s lan d Po lic e S e rv ic e s tu d e n ts d e ve lo p b rie fs o f e v id e n c e an d u n d e r take le g a l re se a rc h in to th e fie ld o f c rim in a l law a t th e lo c a l M ag is tra te s C o u r t.

• S t a r t -U p L a w : u n iq u e ly c e n tre d o n p ro v id in g le g a l in fo rm atio n to s ta r t-u p fo u n d e rs an d e n tre p re n e u rs w ith in Bo n d ’s Fa c u lty o f Bu s in e ss Tran s fo rm e r P ro g ram , th is c lin ic te ac h e s e n tre p re n e u rs ab o u t b u s in e ss s tru c tu re s, in te lle c tu a l p ro p e r ty p ro te c tio n an d c om m e rc ia lisa t io n s tra te g ie s.

• H u m a n R ig h t s L a w : s tu d e n ts o b ta in p ra c tic a l e xp e rie n c e b y a ss is t in g w ith le g a l re se a rc h an d le g a l w rit in g in c o llab o ra tio n w ith th e In te rn a tio n a l B a r A sso c ia t io n H um an R ig h ts In st itu te .

BOND LAW CLINICS

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T h e C o m p e t i t i v e E d g e

To su c c e ss fu lly c om p e te in th e g rad u a te em p lo ym en t m a rke t, it is im p o r tan t fo r yo u to b e p ro ac tive an d take re sp o n s ib ility fo r d e ve lo p in g yo u r sk ills an d a ttrib u te s. R em em b e r, yo u m ay b e c om p e tin g ag a in st n o t o n ly yo u r p e e rs a t Bo n d o r from o th e r u n ive rs it ie s a c ro ss Q u e e n s lan d , b u t a lso from u n ive rs it ie s a c ro ss A u stra lia an d a ro u n d th e w o rld . Th e c h a lle n g e is to se t yo u rse lf ap a r t from th e re s t o f th e g rad u a te m a rke t an d d e ve lo p yo u r ow n p e rso n a l ‘v a lu e o ffe rin g ’ fo r p o te n tia l em p lo y-e rs.

Em p lo ye rs g re a tly v a lu e an y e xp e rie n c e yo u h ave h ad in th e w o rkp la c e . Th e y w ill e sp e c ia lly v a lu e e xp e rie n c -e s d ire c tly c o n n e c te d w ith th e ir in d u stry o r p ro fe ss io n . G rad u a te em p lo ye rs a re lo o k in g fo r c an d id a te s w ith d em o n stra te d g e n e ric sk ills in a re a s su c h a s : c om m u -n ic a tio n , sa le s e xp e rie n c e , te am wo rk , p ro b lem so lv in g , se lf-m an ag em en t, c re a tive an d an a ly t ic a l th in k in g , in i-t ia t ive , p lan n in g an d o rg an is in g , u s in g te c h n o lo g y an d th e ab ility to ad ap t an d le a rn . A ll th e se sk ills – kn ow n a s ‘em p lo yab ility sk ills’ o r ‘w o rk re ad y sk ills’ – a re c rit ic a l to su c c e ss in th e w o rkp la c e .

W h a t i s W o r k E x p e r ie n c e ?

Law is c om p e tit ive th e re fo re w o rk e xp e rie n c e is v ita l to h e lp g a in in d u stry kn ow le d g e an d m ake se n se o f w h at yo u a re s tu d y in g . It a lso a llow s yo u to e xp lo re va rio u s a re a s o f law an d h e lp yo u d e c id e w h ic h is r ig h t fo r yo u . Wo rk e xp e rie n c e in vo lve s th e p e r fo rm an c e o f jo b -re la t-e d ta sks w ith in an o rd in a ry w o rk e n v iro nm en t in o rd e r to p ro v id e th e e xp e rie n c e o f em p lo ym en t an d m ay b e p a id o r u n p a id . Th e te rm te n d s to b e a c a tc h -a ll p h ra se an d is o fte n u se d to d e sc rib e a m u c h la rg e r ran g e o f a c t iv it ie s su c h a s : in te rn sh ip s, p la c em en ts, sh ad ow in g , m en to rin g , w o rk in te g ra te d le a rn in g an d p ra c tic um s. Sh ad ow in g fo r e xam p le in vo lve s o b se rva tio n o f th e p e r-fo rm an c e o f jo b -re la te d ta sks, ra th e r th an th e ir a c tu a l p e r fo rm an c e . M o st s tu d e n ts w ill g rad u a te w ith a t le a st th re e to fo u r w o rk e xp e rie n c e p la c em en ts c om p le te d an d se ve ra l law ye rs to c a ll o n .

W h y S h o u ld I D o I t ?

Re c e n t tre n d s in th e g rad u a te m a rke t in d ic a te th a t em p lo ye rs a re p la c in g in c re a s in g im p o r tan c e o n ‘w o rk re ad y ’ sk ills an d a re lo o k in g fo r g rad u a te s w h o h ave d em o n stra te d th o se w o rkp la c e sk ills w h ic h , c om b in e d w ith th e th e o re tic a l kn ow le d g e from th e ir d e g re e , w ill e n ab le th em to “h it th e g ro u n d ru n n in g ” an d c o n trib u te e ffe c tive ly to th e o rg an isa tio n from d ay o n e . G a in in g se ve ra l w o rk e xp e rie n c e p la c em en ts w ill in c re a se yo u r c h an c e s o f em p lo ym en t.

Th e In d u stry E xp e rie n c e P ro g ram (IE P ) is o p e n fo r ap -p lic a tio n s in th e firs t th re e w e e ks o f e a c h sem e ste r fo r a p la c em en t in th e fo llow in g sem e ste r. Yo u c an ap p ly in yo u r th ird sem e ste r fo r a p la c em en t in yo u r fo u r th . C h e c k yo u r em a ils from th e C D C in th e firs t tw o w e e ks o f sem e ste r.

S tu d e n ts w h o c om p le te w o rk e xp e rie n c e b e n e fit in a n um b e r o f w ays. Wo rk e xp e rie n c e c an :• P ro v id e an o p p o r tu n ity to d e ve lo p ‘w o rk re ad y

sk ills’• D em o n stra te in p ra c tic e th e th e o ry yo u a re le a rn -

in g in yo u r d e g re e• En ab le yo u to ap p re c ia te th e n a tu re o f th e w o rk

e n v iro nm en t an d p ro v id e o p p o r tu n it ie s fo r le a rn -in g ab o u t th e sk ills , p e rso n a l ap titu d e s, ro le s an d s tru c tu re s th a t e x is t w ith in a w o rkp la c e o r c om p a-n y

• P ro v id e th e o p p o r tu n ity to b e e xp o se d to fa r g re a t-e r d ive rs ity o f e xp e rie n c e th an a t u n ive rs ity

• P ro v id e an o p p o r tu n ity to d em o n stra te an d sh ow -c ase yo u r sk ills to p o te n tia l em p lo ye rs an d e stab -lish p o st-g rad u a tio n em p lo ym en t p ro sp e c ts

• G row yo u r c o n fid e n c e w h ile d e ve lo p in g in it ia t ive , m atu rity an d se lf-m an ag em en t sk ills : yo u ’ll h ave a g re a te r se n se o f se lf-aw are n e ss an d b e ab le to id e n tify yo u r p e rso n a l s tre n g th s an d w e akn e sse s, p rio rit is in g a re a s fo r im p ro vem en t

• Bu ild yo u r in d u stry n e tw o rk

WORK EXPERIENCE

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W h e n S h o u ld I D o W o r k E x p e r ie n c e ?

Th e re is n o t im e like th e p re se n t to u n d e r take w o rk e xp e rie n c e re la te d to yo u r d e g re e . O b v io u s ly th e fu r th e r yo u p ro g re ss th ro u g h yo u r d e g re e th e m o re kn ow le d g e an d sk ills yo u w ill h ave d e ve lo p e d an d b e ab le to o ffe r to th e firm h o stin g yo u r w o rk e xp e -rie n c e in re tu rn . H ow e ve r, if yo u a re ke e n an d e ag e r to le a rn , th e re a re m an y ro le s w ith in a le g a l fi rm th a t yo u c an u n d e r take th a t w ill su p p o r t yo u r d e g re e s tu d ie s an d h e lp yo u to e s tab lish w o rk re ad y sk ills an d p ro fe ss io n a l re la t io n s.

H o w D o I O r g a n i s e I t ?

Th e o n u s rem a in s o n yo u to ap p ly an d o b ta in p ra c ti-c a l w o rk e xp e rie n c e , h ow e ve r to a ss is t s tu d e n ts in se -c u rin g w o rk e xp e rie n c e th e C D C o rg an ise s a lim ite d n um b e r o f le g a l w o rk e xp e rie n c e o p p o r tu n it ie s e ac h sem e ste r. Th e se o p p o r tu n it ie s a re ad ve r t ise d to s tu -d e n ts v ia th e C D C em a il se n t to yo u in th e firs t tw o w e e ks o f e a c h sem e ste r fo r th e fo llow in g sem e ste r.

W h ils t th e re a re a few ad ve r t ise d w o rk e xp e rie n c e o p p o r tu n it ie s, b y an d la rg e w o rk e xp e rie n c e rem a in s a h id d e n m arke t b e c au se w h ils t em p lo ye rs m ig h t b e am en ab le to o ffe rin g su c h o p p o r tu n it ie s, o fte n th e y d o n ’t h ave th e re so u rc e s ava ilab le to p ro ac tive ly o ffe r th em .

Em p lo ym en t S e rv ic e s Sp e c ia lis ts a t th e C D C a re ava il-ab le to a ss is t an d ad v ise o n w rit in g c o ve r le tte rs an d p re p a rin g re sum e s an d c an a lso p ro v id e yo u w ith ad v ic e ab o u t se lf-so u rc in g an d o th e r te c h n iq u e s fo r se c u rin g w o rk e xp e rie n c e o p p o r tu n it ie s.

W il l I G e t P a id a n d A m I C o v e r e d ?Whe re w o rk e xp e rie n c e is u n p a id an d m e e ts c e r ta in c o n d it io n s, B o n d U n ive rs ity c an p ro v id e s tu d e n ts w ith p u b lic liab ility, p ro fe ss io n a l in d em n ity an d p e r-so n a l a c c id e n t in su ran c e c o ve rag e . It is im p o r tan t th a t yo u n o tify th e C D C w h o c an m ake th is p ro c e ss e a sy fo r yo u . W h e re s tu d e n ts a re re c e iv in g w ag e s fo r th e ir w o rk , th e s tu d e n t fa lls u n d e r th e o rd in a ry d e fi-n it io n o f an em p lo ye e fo r th e p u rp o se s o f w o rke rs’ c om p en sa tio n . In th is c a se th e em p lo ye r is re sp o n s i-b le fo r tak in g o u t th e ap p ro p ria te w o rke rs’ c om p en -sa tio n in su ran c e .

If yo u a re a rran g in g yo u r ow n u n p a id w o rk e xp e rie n c e in d e p e n d e n tly an d w o u ld like a ss is tan c e to a c c e ss th e u n ive rs ity ’s in su ran c e to c o ve r yo u r p la c em en t, th e n s taff a t th e C D C c an h e lp .

S u p e r c h a r g e Yo u r R e s u m e !

Wo rk e xp e rie n c e g ive s yo u an o p p o r tu n ity to d em o n -stra te b o th yo u r te c h n ic a l sk ills an d em p lo yab ility w h ic h , in tu rn , e n ab le s yo u to in c lu d e va lu ab le in fo rm atio n o n yo u r re sum e . Th is is p a r t ic u la rly im p o r tan t if yo u n e e d to fi ll sk ill o r kn ow le d g e g ap s in yo u r re sum e . If yo u ’re a s tu -d e n t w h o h asn ’t h ad th e o p p o r tu n ity to g a in an y p a id o r vo lu n ta ry em p lo ym en t in yo u r c h o se n fie ld , th e n u n d e r-tak in g w o rk e xp e rie n c e m e an s th a t yo u c an s t ill in c lu d e e xam p le s o f in d u stry e xp e rie n c e an d kn ow le d g e in yo u r re sum e .

N e tw o r k in g E x p e r ie n c e s

Wo rk e xp e rie n c e is a lso an o p p o r tu n ity fo r yo u to n e tw o rk an d b u ild b u s in e ss c o n tac ts. Yo u m ay m e e t p e o p le d u rin g yo u r w o rk e xp e rie n c e p la c em en t w h o w ill rem a in p ro fe s-s io n a l c o lle ag u e s fo r life ; th e y m ay a lso b e w illin g to a c t a s re fe re e s o r g ive yo u c a re e r ad v ic e o r a le r t yo u to p o -te n tia l o p p o r tu n it ie s. Th ro u g h w o rk e xp e rie n c e , yo u m ay g e t a c c e ss to in d u stry e ve n ts, in fo rm atio n sem in a rs, o r th e o p p o r tu n ity to jo in an in d u stry b o d y. A ll th e se a c tiv it ie s w ill h e lp yo u d e ve lo p in d u stry kn ow le d g e an d c o n tac ts.

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W h a t i s a S e a s o n a l C le r k s h ip ?A se a so n a l c le rksh ip is p ra c tic a l w o rk e xp e rie n c e w ith in a law firm , d e s ig n e d fo r s tu d e n ts in th e ir p e n u lt im ate ye a r (se c o n d la s t) o f s tu d y. Yo u r d u tie s an d re sp o n s ib ilit ie s d u rin g a c le rksh ip w ill d e p e n d o n th e in d iv id u a l fi rm . Yo u w ill e xp e rie n c e th e c u ltu re o f th e firm an d h ow it w o rks, w h ils t p u tt in g th e th e o re tic a l kn ow le d g e th a t yo u h ave a c q u ire d a t u n ive rs ity in to p ra c tic e . Yo u m ay h ave to u n d e r take som e p o te n tia lly m u n d an e ta sks, b u t it is im p o r tan t th a t yo u a lw ays sh ow m o tiva tio n an d e n th u s ia sm re g a rd le ss o f th e d u tie s th a t yo u a re u n d e r tak in g – rem em b e r firs t im p re s-s io n s la s t. M o st o f a ll yo u w ill g a in an u n d e rstan d in g o f h ow a p ra c tic in g le g a l o rg an isa tio n o p e ra te s.

W h y i s a S e a s o n a l C le r k s h ip Im p o r t a n t ?Stu d e n ts sh o u ld c o n s id e r u n d e r tak in g a c le rksh ip to e n su re th a t n e c e ssa ry e xp e rie n c e is g a in e d in o rd e r to se c u re th e ir d re am jo b a fte r g rad u a tio n . S e a so n a l c le rksh ip s c an b e c om p le te d in m id to to p t ie r le g a l fi rm s, g o ve rnm en t ag e n c ie s o r p ro fe ss io n a l se rv ic e s o rg an isa tio n s (e .g . a c c o u n tin g firm s o r b an ks). C le rksh ip s a re g e n e ra lly an im p o r tan t s te p in se c u rin g a g rad u a te p o s it io n w ith in th a t o rg an isa tio n .

W h e n a m I E l ig ib le t o A p p ly F o r a C le r k s h ip ?C le rksh ip s a re g e n e ra lly fo r s tu d e n ts in th e ir p e n u lt im ate (se c o n d la s t) ye a r o f s tu d y – u su a lly th is m e an s yo u w o u ld h ave b e tw e e n tw o an d fo u r sem e ste rs rem a in in g . D u e to th e a c c e le ra te d th re e sem e ste r p e r ye a r Bo n d Law d e g re e yo u n e e d to e n su re yo u d o n ’t m iss th e ap p lic a tio n ro u n d s. JD s tu d e n ts w ill n e e d to ap p ly in th e ir fi rs t ye a r to b e e li-g ib le b u t n e e d to u n d e rstan d th e ir w o rk in g rig h ts a s a c le rksh ip is a fu ll t im e fo u r-w e e k p a id p o s it io n . Th e re m ay b e som e fle x ib ility a ro u n d th is, so c o n tac t th e C D C fo r m o re in fo rm atio n .

C a n I U n d e r t a k e M o r e T h a n O n e C le r k s h ip D u r in g M y D e g r e e ?Yo u a re b y n o m e an s lim ite d to u n d e r tak in g o n ly o n e c le rksh ip th ro u g h o u t th e c o u rse o f yo u r law d e g re e . In fa c t, m an y s tu d e n ts h ave o p te d to u n d e r take se ve ra l c le rksh ip s, d e p e n d in g o n th e t im in g an d le n g th o f th e p ro g ram . U n -d e r tak in g a c le rksh ip m ay m e an th a t yo u m u st fo rg o som e o f yo u r h o lid ays o r sem e ste r t im e , h ow e ve r th e p o te n tia l b e n e fits fo r yo u r c a re e r an d o p p o r tu n it ie s th a t yo u w o u ld g a in from th e e xp e rie n c e w ill b e in va lu ab le .

W h e n D o C le r k s h ip s T a k e P la c e ?Th e re a re th re e m a in t im e fram e s in w h ic h se a so n a l c le rksh ip s a re g e n e ra lly o ffe re d to a lig n w ith m o st A u stra lian u n ive rs ity h o lid ays. In th e m id -ye a r b re ak (Ju n e /Ju ly ), p re -C h ris tm as (N o v /D e c ) an d p o st-C h ris tm as (Jan /Fe b ). Typ i-c a lly, p la c em en ts in m o st s ta te s a re fo r a p e rio d o f tw o to fo u r w e e ks. H ow e ve r, som e firm s (p a r t ic u la rly in N SW ) o ffe r p la c em en ts o f u p to 12 w e e ks.

B o n d H o l id a y s a r e D iff e r e n t F r o m O t h e r U n iv e r s i t i e s ; C a n I S t i l l U n d e r t a k e a C le r k s h ip ?Stu d e n ts a t Bo n d U n ive rs ity a re n o t d isad van tag e d b y h av in g an a c ad em ic c a le n d a r th a t is d iffe re n t to m o st u n ive r-s it ie s. Fo r th o se law s tu d e n ts w h o su c c e ss fu lly o b ta in a se a so n a l c le rksh ip th a t is b e in g h e ld d u rin g sem e ste r t im e , th e D e p u ty D e an , in c o n su lta t io n w ith th e Fac u lty S tu d e n t Affa irs an d Se rv ic e Q u a lity M an ag e r, w ill d e te rm in e an a c c e p tab le s tu d y p ro g ram th a t w ill b e a sse sse d o n a c a se -b y-c a se b a s is. Law stu d e n ts w h o h ave a c c e p te d a se a so n a l c le rksh ip n e e d to e n su re th a t th e y m e e t w ith a p ro g ram ad v iso r in th e S tu d e n t Bu s in e ss C e n tre to d isc u ss th e ir a c a-d em ic p ro g ram .

H o w D o I K n o w W h ic h F i rm t o A p p ly To a n d W h e r e D o I G e t I n f o rm a t io n ?It is a lw ays a g o o d id e a to c o n d u c t b ac kg ro u n d re se a rc h o n th e firm s in w h ic h yo u ’d like to u n d e r take a se a so n a l c le rksh ip .

CLERKSHIPS

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Th is re se a rc h w ill e n ab le yo u to g a in an id e a ab o u t th e c u ltu re o f th e firm , c a se s in w h ic h th e firm h as b e e n in vo lve d , p ro fe ss io n a l d e ve lo pm en t o p p o r tu n it ie s an d o th e r fa c to rs w h ic h w o u ld a id yo u in yo u r c h o ic e o f p o te n tia l em p lo y-e r. M o st fi rm s w ill h ave in fo rm atio n re g a rd in g th e ir se a so n a l c le rksh ip s o n th e ir w e b s ite s.

W il l I O b t a in a G r a d u a t e P o s i t io n i f I U n d e r t a k e a C le r k s h ip ?O b ta in in g a c le rksh ip is a g re a t w ay to n o t o n ly g a in fan ta st ic e xp o su re to a law firm b u t a lso to g a in ve ry va lu ab le w o rk e xp e rie n c e an d in c re a se yo u r c h an c e s o f se c u rin g a g rad u a te p o s it io n o r fu r th e r w o rk e xp e rie n c e w ith in a m id to to p -tie r fi rm . S tu d e n ts w h o h ave u n d e r take n a se a so n a l c le rksh ip m ay b e o ffe re d a g rad u a te p o s it io n w ith in th a t fi rm p rio r to re g u la r g rad u a te p o s it io n o ffe rs. Th is p ro c e ss is kn ow n a s th e ‘p rio rity p ic k ’ sy s tem an d it is b e c om in g an in c re a s in g ly p o p u la r p ra c tic e am o n g st law firm s. Th is fu r th e r illu s tra te s th e in va lu ab le e xp e rie n c e an d ad van tag e th a t s tu d e n ts g a in from u n d e r tak in g a se a so n a l c le rksh ip . N o t o n ly w ill a se a so n a l c le rksh ip p o te n tia lly e s tab lish th e firs t s tag e o f yo u r le g a l c a re e r, it w ill a lso e n ab le yo u an o p p o r tu n ity to in c re a se yo u r n e tw o rks w ith in th e le g a l p ro fe ss io n an d m e e t o th e r s tu d e n ts from a ll o ve r th e c o u n try.

I s i t D iffi c u lt t o O b t a in a C le r k s h ip ?Ap p ly in g fo r se a so n a l c le rksh ip s is a ve ry c om p e tit ive p ro c e ss - so th e e a rlie r yo u b e g in p lan n in g yo u r c a re e r, g e t in vo lve d o n c am p u s, u n d e r take som e p a r t-t im e w o rk an d tr y yo u r b e st to m a in ta in so lid a c ad em ic p e r fo rm an c e , th e b e tte r yo u r c h an c e s o f se c u rin g a c le rksh ip .

W h a t I f I M is s O u t ?A lth o u g h a se a so n a l c le rksh ip is a fan ta st ic e xp e rie n c e fo r a law s tu d e n t, d o n o t p an ic if yo u m iss o u t. Th e m o st im p o r tan t th in g is th a t yo u d o n o t g ive u p if yo u a re u n su c c e ss fu l in g a in in g a c le rksh ip in yo u r p re fe rre d firm . Th e re a re o th e r w ays th a t yo u c an g a in le g a l e xp e rie n c e an d c om m en c e yo u r le g a l c a re e r, in c lu d in g w o rk e xp e rie n c e , in te rn a tio n a l e xp e rie n c e an d vo lu n te e rin g .

W h e n D o I A p p ly ?Eve ry S ta te h a s d iffe re n t ap p lic a tio n d a te s fo r se a so n a l c le rksh ip s, so b e low is a sum m ary fo r yo u r re fe re n c e . S tu d e n ts c an a c c e ss in fo rm atio n re la t in g to ap p lic a tio n d e ad lin e s from th e C a re e r D e ve lo pm en t C e n tre an d /o r th e re le van t law so c ie ty w e b p ag e .

*P le a se n o te th is is a g u id e o n ly. Fo r sp e c ific d a te s an d fu r th e r in fo rm atio n p le a se v is it w ww.c vm a il.c om .au , c h e c ko u t firm w eb s ite s o r g o to th e S ta te ’s Law So c ie ty w e b s ite .

Q u e e n s la n d Ap p lic a tio n s O p e n : 2 M a rc h 2020Ap p lic a tio n s C lo se : 27 M a rc h 2020O ffe rs M ad e : 18 M ay 2020A c c e p t/D e c lin e B y : 19 M ay 2020

N e w S o u t h W a le sAp p lic a tio n s O p e n : 9 Ju n e 2020Ap p lic a tio n s C lo se : 5 -12 Ju ly 2020 O ffe rs M ad e : 16 Se p tem b e r 2020A c c e p t/D e c lin e B y : 18 Se p tem b e r 2020

V ic t o r iaAp p lic a tio n s O p e n : 6 Ju ly 2020Ap p lic a tio n s C lo se : 16 A u g u st 2020O ffe rs M ad e : 14 O c to b e r 2020

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Am o ng d isc u ss in g tu to ria ls an d g o ss ip , c le rksh ip s a re a rg u ab ly o n e o f th e h o tte st to p ic s o f d isc u ss io n in th e lib ra ry c om e th is t im e o f ye a r. W h e th e r it ’s fi rs t sem e ste r s tu d e n ts tr y in g to fig u re o u t w h at la te r d e g re e s tu d e n ts a re ta lk in g ab o u t o r p e n u lt im ate ye a r s tu d e n ts tr y in g to fig u re o u t h ow m an y an d w h ic h firm s to ap p ly to – a c le rksh ip is th a t e lu s ive th in g o n e ve ryo n e ’s m in d . If yo u a re fa llin g in to e ith e r o n e o f th o se c a te g o rie s, I h o p e th a t b y sh a rin g m y e xp e rie n c e s yo u ’ll b e ab le to tu rn th is h o t to p ic in to an e xp e rie n c e o f yo u r ow n !

I s ta r te d th e c le rksh ip p ro c e ss a fu ll ye a r ag o – an d t im e h as flow n ! A fte r h av in g c om p le te d c le rksh ip s a t tw o o f th e ‘b ig s ix ’ I’ve h ad am az in g in s ig h t in to w h at life is like a t to p t ie r c om m e rc ia l law firm s an d so lid ifie d m y in te r-e st in p u rsu in g a c a re e r in c om m e rc ia l law a fte r g rad u a-tio n . It ’s an e xp e rie n c e th a t I w o u ld re c om m en d to e ve ry law s tu d e n t, b u t o b ta in in g an d c om p le tin g a c le rksh ip is n o t fo r th e fa in t h e a r te d – it is a r ig o ro u s p ro c e ss an d fitt in g o n e in to th e Bo n d sc h e d u le c an b e c h a lle n g in g . Bu t th e g o o d n ew s is , th e Law Fac u lty an d C a re e r D e ve l-o pm en t C e n tre a re e x trem e ly su p p o r tive , an d yo u s tan d to g a in g re a t in d u stry e xp e rie n c e , p ro fe ss io n a l n e tw o rks an d h o p e fu lly e ve n a g rad u a te p o s it io n .

T H E A P P L IC AT IO N P R O C E S STh e ap p lic a tio n p ro c e ss is , in m y o p in io n , th e b ig g e st h u rd le in th e c le rksh ip p ro c e ss. F rom c h o o s in g th e d e -s ig n o f yo u r re sum e an d c u stom is in g c o ve r le tte rs to e ac h firm , to c h o o s in g w h ic h firm s to ap p ly to s tra te g i-c a lly an d p e rso n a lly – th e re ’s a lo t to th in k ab o u t. W h e n yo u c o n s id e r fi rm s a re g e tt in g u p to 600 ap p lic a tio n s a c ro ss th e ir d e sks – yo u ’re g o in g to w an t an ap p lic a tio n th a t s tan d s o u t an d sh ow s w h o yo u a re . Th is d o e sn ’t m e an th a t yo u m u st h ave d o n e e ve ry m o o t u n d e r th e su n , vo lu n te e re d a t se ve ra l law c lin ic s an d m a in ta in e d a 4 .0 G PA th ro u g h o u t.

It m e an s yo u n e e d to b e s tra te g ic in h ow yo u p re se n t yo u rse lf, b a se d o n th e firm s yo u ’re ap p ly in g to . N ow a ll th is m ig h t so u n d a b it v ag u e , so h e re a re a few t ip s to h e lp m ax im ise yo u r su c c e ss.

D o Yo u r R e s e a r c h : Eac h firm h as its ow n a re a s o f sp e -c ia lty, v a lu e s an d c u ltu re . Th e o n ly w ay yo u c an fin d th e se th in g s o u t is b y d o in g yo u r re se a rc h . H ave a lo o k a t th e ir w e b s ite to se e th e ir v a lu e s an d fin d o u t th e ir p ra c -tic e g ro u p s o r re ad th ro u g h th e ir a r t ic le s. E ve n b e tte r, a tte n d a ll o f th e c le rksh ip p re se n ta tio n s th a t th e C a re e r D e ve lo pm en t C e n tre (C D C ) h a s o rg an ise d to m e e t th e p e o p le w h o w ill re ad yo u r ap p lic a tio n s an d ta lk to g rad -u a te s w h o h ave b e e n in yo u r p o s it io n b e fo re . A n o th e r g re a t w ay to m e e t firm s is b y a tte n d in g th e Q u e e n s lan d Law So c ie ty Le g a l C a re e rs E xp o in M a rc h , w h e re yo u c an m e e t a ll th e firm s o ffe rin g c le rksh ip s. G a in in g a se n se o f th e firm an d its p e o p le is in va lu ab le in h e lp in g g u id e w h e re yo u ap p ly an d w h at to p rio rit ise in yo u r ap p lic a -tio n . Fo r m e , I sp o ke to p e o p le w o rk in g in th e firm s I w as in te re ste d in an d a tte n d e d som e o f th e p re se n ta tio n s b y firm s, w h ic h h e lp e d g u id e w h e re I ap p lie d .

S t a r t E a r ly : Th e ap p lic a tio n p ro c e ss c an b e d e c e p tive ly t im e -c o n sum in g . En su re yo u s ta r t m ak in g yo u r re sum e an d c o ve r le tte r e a rly so th a t yo u c an re fin e it a s th e d e ad lin e ap p ro ac h e s an d g e t a fre sh se t o f e ye s o ve r it . Th e C D C is e x trem e ly h e lp fu l an d c an g ive yo u fe e d -b ac k o n yo u r ap p lic a tio n to m ake it th e b e st it c an b e fo r fi rm s. W h en I w as ap p ly in g , I e n lis te d th e h e lp o f fr ie n d s an d fam ily to p ro o fre ad m y c o ve r le tte rs an d m ake su re I w as re p re se n tin g m yse lf a c c u ra te ly.

B e S t r a t e g ic : D e p e n d in g o n w h o yo u a sk , p e o p le w ill g ive yo u d iffe re n t ad v ic e o n w h at ap p ro ac h to take in su bm itt in g ap p lic a tio n s. Pe rso n a lly, I to o k th e m e asu re d ap p ro ac h : ap p ly in g to o n ly tw o firm s w h e re I c o u ld re a lly se e m yse lf e xc e llin g an d p u tt in g h o u rs in to th e ap p lic a tio n , ta ilo rin g it h e av ily to e ac h firm . O th e rs m ay ad v ise yo u to ap p ly to a s m an y a s yo u c an c h u rn o u t b e c au se it g ive s yo u m o re c h an c e s a t su c c e ss. A lth o u g h m y ap p ro ac h h ad la rg e risk in vo lve d if I d id n ’t h ave an y lu c k w ith e ith e r fi rm , th e p ro b lem w ith th e sc a tte rg u n ap p ro ac h is th a t yo u r ap p lic a tio n s m ay n o t b e a s re fin e d .

THE REAL CLERKSHIPEXPERIENCE

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B y R e n e e S h ik e

IN T E R V IE W STh e in te rv iew p ro c e ss is q u ite e xc it in g b e c au se it ’s yo u r firs t o p p o r tu n ity to re a lly se e th e firm from th e in s id e . Som e firm s g e t a g rad u a te to take yo u to c o ffe e a fte r yo u r fo rm a l in te rv iew , som e firm s h ave tw o in te rv iew s an d som e firm s ju st h ave o n e . N o m atte r th e p ro c e ss, m y b e st ad v ic e is to tre a t th e in te rv iew a s a c o n ve rsa tio n an d le t yo u rse lf sh in e th ro u g h . Th e se d ays firm s a re n ’t lo o k in g fo r a c o o k ie c u tte r typ e o f p e rso n – th e y ’re lo o k in g fo r g e n u in e , re la tab le p e o -p le w h o th e y c an se e th em se lve s w o rk in g w ith e ve ry d ay.

I kn ow th a t so u n d s c lic h é an d yo u m ig h t b e th in k in g , h ow d o I sh ow th o se th in g s? M y ad v ic e is p ra c tic e . B e fo re m y in te rv iew s a t fi rm s, I o rg an ise d a m o c k in te rv iew w ith th e C D C w h ic h w as e x trem e ly h e lp fu l in g e tt in g m e to th in k ab o u t th e d ive rse ran g e o f e xp e rie n c e s I’ve h ad in o rd e r to an sw e r e ac h q u e stio n b y sh ow in g a d iffe re n t a sp e c t o f m y p e rso n a lity. B e fo re I a tte n d e d th a t m o c k in te rv iew , I am a sh am ed to adm it th a t a ll m y an sw e rs re la te d to m o o tin g – w h ic h is o n ly o n e a sp e c t o f m y law sc h o o l an d g e n e ra l life e xp e rie n c e .

A n o th e r w ay to p ra c tic e yo u r in te rv iew sk ills is to c h a t to fe llow stu d e n ts an d p a r tn e rs a t th e c o c kta il n e tw o rk in g e ve n in g s th a t fi rm s h o st b e fo re th e in te rv iew p ro c e ss. A ro u n d a w e e k b e fo re in te rv iew s c om m en c e , som e firm s h o ld a fu n c tio n fo r s tu d e n ts to c om e an d fam ilia rise th em -se lve s w ith th e p a r tn e rs an d th e firm . Th is is an in va lu ab le o p p o r tu n ity to m e e t n ew p e o p le an d g e t c om fo r tab le in n ew an d u n fam ilia r s itu a tio n s.

T H E C L E R K S H IPO ffe r d ay ro lls a ro u n d an d yo u g e t th e c a ll from th e p a r tn e r th a t yo u ’ve g o t a c le rksh ip – c o n g ra tu la tio n s ! Yo u m ig h t th in k th e h a rd p a r t is o ve r, b u t th e c le rksh ip itse lf is a w h o le o th e r b a ll g am e . W h at p ra c tic e g ro u p s d o I c h o o se ? H ow d o I fi t it in to m y u n ive rs ity sc h e d u le ? W ill th e y b e ju d g in g m e fo r th e w h o le fo u r w e e ks an d w atc h in g e ve ry m o ve I m ake ?

In te rm s o f p ra c tic e g ro u p s, I a ske d frie n d s w h o w o rke d a t th e firm s an d a lso lo o ke d a t th e ir w e b s ite s to p ic k th e b e st p ra c tic e g ro u p s fo r m e . A t C lay to n U tz , I w o rke d in In su ran c e an d C o n stru c tio n – g iv in g m e a g o o d m ix o f fro n t-e n d an d b ac k-e n d w o rk w h ic h I re a lly e n jo ye d . I saw m yse lf a s m o re o f a b ac k-e n d law ye r g o in g in to it , b u t I fo u n d c o n tra c t d ra ft in g an d ad v ic e w o rk su rp ris in g ly e x-c it in g . A t M in te rE lliso n , I w o rke d in th e D isp u te R e so lu tio n te am w h ic h g ave m e d ive rse e xp e rie n c e s a c ro ss th e C o u r t o f A p p e a l, A AT an d a b an k in g m atte r in fro n t o f a R e g is tra r, a s w e ll a s m an y o u t-o f-c o u r t ta sks.

W h e th e r yo u kn ow w h at p ra c tic e g ro u p yo u w an t o r n o t, m y ad v ic e is : d o n ’t b e a fra id to ta lk to p a r tn e rs in yo u r in te rv iew ab o u t w h at th e y d o d ay-to -d ay. I in te r-v iew ed w ith M e rg e rs an d A c q u is it io n s, C o n stru c tio n , D isp u te R e so lu tio n an d C om m e rc ia l L it ig a tio n p a r tn e rs a c ro ss th e firm s – a ll o f w h om g ave m e m o re o f an id e a o f w h at th e y d o an d , a s le ad e rs o f th e ir te am s, w h at th e c u ltu re is like . E a c h te am h as its ow n m ic ro -c u ltu re so lis te n to th e p a r tn e rs an d b e o b se rvan t, a s th e c u ltu re is ju s t a s im p o r tan t a s th e typ e o f w o rk yo u d o .

A s yo u p ro b ab ly kn ow , m o st fi rm s ru n W in te r an d Sum -m e r c le rksh ip s, w ith a h an d fu l o f fi rm s a lso h av in g a Sp rin g in take . Th e W in te r c le rksh ip s take p la c e in th e m id d le o f o u r M ay sem e ste r w h ile th e Sum m e r o n e s e ith e r o c c u r o ve r e xam tim e in S e p tem b e r sem e ste r o r in th e firs t few w e e ks o f Jan u a ry. Th is c an m ake c le rk in g a litt le d iffi c u lt fo r Bo n d s tu d e n ts. Th e g o o d n ew s is th a t th e fa c u lty is su p e r su p p o r tive o f s tu d e n ts c le rk in g . I d id m y c le rksh ip s in Sp rin g a t C lay to n U tz an d in Sum m e r a t M in te rE lliso n . Th e Sp rin g o n e w e n t o ve r th e h o li-d ays w h ic h w as p e r fe c t a s I o n ly m isse d th e firs t w e e k o f c la sse s. M y M in te rE lliso n c le rksh ip ran from We e k 11 in to th e h o lid ays. E ve n th o u g h I m isse d m y tu to ria ls an d sem in a rs fo r th o se w e e ks, an d h ad to d e fe r e xam s, I d id n o t lo se an y m arks in tu to ria ls an d th e d e fe rra l p ro c e ss w as s tra ig h tfo rw a rd . Ju st m ake su re yo u te ll yo u r le c tu r-e rs r ig h t a t th e b e g in n in g o f th e sem e ste r an d ap p ly fo r d e fe rre d e xam s e a rly so th a t yo u c an se t yo u rse lf u p to ke e p u p to d a te an d n o t m iss an y th in g to o c ru c ia l. I c an a ssu re yo u th a t th e c le rksh ip w o n’t b e like B ig B ro th e r. Th e y ’re n o t lo o k in g a t e ve ry s in g le m o ve yo u m ake – th e c le rksh ip is ab o u t h e lp in g s tu d e n ts b u ild sk ills to b e c om e law ye rs a t th e ir fi rm . Th e y ’re lo o k in g fo r p e o p le w h o h ave a g o o d a tt itu d e , fi t in an d h ave p o te n tia l. A s m u c h a s it is im p o r tan t to p ro d u c e g o o d w o rk , p e o p le d o n ’t rem em b e r w h at yo u sa id o r d id , th e y rem em b e r h ow yo u m ad e th em fe e l. So ap p ro ac h yo u r c le rksh ip h o lis t ic a lly – sh ow p o s it iv ity an d b u ild n e t-w o rks w h ile p ro d u c in g th e b e st w o rk yo u c an . A lso , ta ke a n o te p ad an d p e n e ve ryw h e re yo u g o a s yo u n e ve r kn ow w h o ’s g o in g to g ive yo u yo u r n e x t ta sk !

F in a lly, e n jo y th e e xp e rie n c e ! D o n ’t sp e n d th e e n tire t im e w o n d e rin g if yo u ’re d o in g it r ig h t o r tr y in g to b e p e r fe c t. Th e fo u r w e e ks yo u h ave g o ve ry fa s t so re lish e ve ry m om en t an d h ave fu n ! I am a lw ays m o re th an h ap p y to c h a t m o re ab o u t m y e xp e rie n c e s so p le a se fe e l fre e to se n d m e an em a il a t re n e e .sh ike@stu d e n t.b o n d .e d u .au o r c o n n e c t w ith m e o n L in ke d In .

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W h a t i s a G r a d u a t e P r o g r a m ? G rad u ate p ro g ram s a re p a id tra in in g an d d e ve lo pm en t p ro g ram s w h ic h a re sp e -c ific a lly d e s ig n e d fo r s tu d e n ts w h o h ave ju st g rad u a te d from u n ive rs ity an d a re m o st c om m o n ly o ffe re d b y m id an d to p t ie r law firm s, C om m o nw e a lth an d S ta te G o ve rnm en t d e p a r tm en ts, an d la rg e p riv a te se c to r c om p an ie s.

H o w L o n g i s a G r a d u a t e P r o g r a m ? Th e le n g th o f th e p ro g ram w ill v a ry d e p e n d in g o n th e o rg an isa tio n , h ow e ve r m o st g rad u a te p ro g ram s a re b e tw e e n 12 an d 18 m o n th s in d u ra tio n .

C a n I A p p ly F o r a G r a d u a t e P r o g r a m in a L a w F i rm I f I H a v e n ’t D o n e a S e a s o n a l C le r k s h ip ? M o st o f th e la rg e r fi rm s re c ru it from th e ir se a so n a l c le rks an d avo id g o in g to o p e n m arke t. H ow e ve r, m an y firm s s t ill re c ru it from th e o p e n m arke t fo r g rad u a te s – so it is a m atte r o f re se a rc h in g w h ic h o n e s.

W il l a G r a d u a t e P r o g r a m Q u a l i f y M e F o r A d m is s io n t o P r a c t i c e ? Ye s – if yo u p a r t ic ip a te in a g rad u a te p ro g ram w ith in a law firm th is w ill sa t is fy th e re q u irem en ts fo r adm iss io n . Yo u w ill u n d e r take fu r th e r s tu d ie s a s re q u ire d (G rad u a te D ip lom a in Le g a l P ra c tic e ) an d in m o st c a se s th e c o st o f th is w ill b e m e t b y th e firm . If yo u g a in a p o s it io n in a g rad u a te p ro g ram in an o rg an isa tio n o th e r th an a law firm , yo u m ay n o t q u a lify fo r adm iss io n a t its c om p le tio n .

W h a t D o E m p lo y e r s L o o k F o r W h e n R e c r u i t in g G r a d u a t e s ? A lth o u g h law ye rs a re em p lo ye d in a va st ran g e o f ro le s an d o rg an isa tio n s, em p lo ye rs in a ll a re a s te n d to lo o k fo r m an y o f th e sam e sk ills , p e rso n a l q u a lit ie s an d life e xp e rie n c e s in th e ir n ew re c ru its. Th e p rio rity fo r m o st em p lo ye rs is a h ig h le ve l o f in te llig e n c e , d em o n stra te d b y h ig h a c ad em ic a c h ie vem en t. G o o d u n ive rs ity re su lts w ill e n su re yo u r ap p lic a tio n is c o n s id e re d ; h ow e ve r h av in g a ran g e o f o th e r q u a lit ie s w ill h e lp yo u r re sum e s tan d o u t from th e re s t. M o re th an e ve r b e fo re , em p lo ye rs a re n o t s im p ly lo o k in g fo r ‘te x tb o o k law ye rs’. Th e y a re se e k in g w e ll-ro u n d e d c an d id a te s w h o h ave a b ro ad ran g e o f in te r-e sts an d h ave p a r t ic ip a te d in th e c om m un ity. C om m itm en t to sp o r t, m u s ic o r th e a r ts is w e ll re g a rd e d , a s is p a id o r vo lu n te e r e xp e rie n c e in a le g a l e n v iro nm en t w h ile s tu d y in g . Th e se e xp e rie n c e s p ro v id e yo u w ith th e o p p o r tu n ity to d e ve lo p c om m un ic a tio n an d te am wo rk sk ills , th e ab ility to in te ra c t so c ia lly w ith d iffe re n t p e o p le an d b u ild c o n fid e n c e in a va rie ty o f d iffe re n t s itu a tio n s. Fu r th e r, b e in g ab le to sp e ak to u n iq u e e xp e rie n c e s in in te rv iew s w ill e n su re yo u m ake a la s t in g im p re ss io n o n em p lo ye rs.

W h e n D o I A p p ly ? Yo u n e e d to b e ap p ly in g fo r G rad u a te Po s it io n s in yo u r fin a l ye a r o f te r t ia ry e d u c a tio n . A p p lic a -tio n d e ad lin e s c an b e o b ta in e d from th e re le van t law so c ie ty w e b p ag e o r th e C a re e r D e ve lo pm en t C e n tre .

Q u e e n s la n d• A p p lic a tio n s O p e n : 3 A u g u st 2020• A p p lic a tio n s C lo se : 17 A u g u st 2020• O ffe rs M ad e : 14 Se p tem b e r 2020• A c c e p t/D e c lin e B y : 15 Se p tem b e r

N e w S o u t h W a le s• A p p lic a tio n s O p e n : 2 M a rc h 2020• A p p lic a tio n s C lo se : 12 A p ril 2020• O ffe rs M ad e : 5 Ju n e 2020• A c c e p t/D e c lin e B y : 12 Ju n e 2020

V ic t o r ia (f o r T r a in e e s h ip s )• A p p lic a tio n s O p e n : 7 A u g u st 2020• A p p lic a tio n s C lo se : 16 A u g u st 2020• O ffe rs M ad e : 21 Se p tem b e r 2020

*Re fe r to h ttp s ://g rad au stra lia .c om .au fo r g rad u a te p ro -g ram d a te s fo r fi rm s in o th e r S ta te s an d Te rrito rie s.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

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W h a t i s I t ?Th e G rad u a te D ip lom a in Le g a l P ra c tic e (G D LP ) is th e fin a l s tag e in yo u r jo u rn e y tow ard s b e c om in g a le g a l p ra c -tit io n e r. Th e Bo n d U n ive rs ity G D LP p ro g ram is an 80-c re d it p o in t p o stg rad u a te p ro g ram fo r tra in e e s w h o w ish to p ra c tise a s a law ye r in A u stra lia . Th e p ro g ram in c lu d e s b o th c o u rsew o rk an d p ra c tic a l e xp e rie n c e to a ss is t an d su p p o r t tra in e e s to su c c e ss fu lly tran s it io n from law stu d e n t to law ye r.

W h y D o I N e e d t o C o m p le t e t h e G D L P P r o g r a m ?A p e rso n w h o w ish e s to p ra c tise a s a law ye r in A u stra lia m u st c om p le te a G rad u a te D ip lom a in Le g a l P ra c tic e . Th e G D LP p ro g ram is s tru c tu re d to p ro v id e su p e rv ise d le g a l tra in in g , b a se d o n th e A u stra lian P ro fe ss io n a l Le g a l Ed u c a tio n C o u n c il (A PLEC ) an d th e Law Adm iss io n s C o n su lta t ive C om m itte e (LAC C ) p ra c tic a l tra in in g c om p e te n c y s tan d a rd s fo r e n try le ve l law ye rs.

W h a t A r e a s o f L a w D o e s t h e G D L P P r o g r a m C o v e r ?Th e G D LP p ro g ram in c lu d e s b o th c om p u lso ry an d e le c t ive o p tio n s a c ro ss b o th th e c o u rsew o rk an d th e p ra c tic a l e xp e rie n c e c om p o n e n ts o f th e p ro g ram to p ro v id e tra in e e s w ith fle x ib ility in th e ir s tu d y.

W h a t i s t h e T im in g a n d S t r u c t u r e o f t h e G D L P P r o g r a m ?Bo n d U n ive rs ity o ffe rs b o th G D LP O n lin e an d G D LP O n -C am p u s (p rem ium ) p ro g ram s e ac h sem e ste r (Jan u a ry, M ay an d Se p tem b e r). Th e G D LP O n lin e P ro g ram is fle x ib le , c om p e tit ive ly p ric e d an d u se s in n o va tive , te c h n o lo g y-e n -ab le d re so u rc e s to e n h an c e o n lin e le a rn in g . Th e G D LP O n -C am p u s p ro g ram is a p rem ium im m e rs io n p ro g ram p ro v id in g a p e rso n a lise d e xp e rie n c e w ith a d e d ic a te d w o rk sp ac e , d a ily a c c e ss to le c tu re rs an d sm a ll s ize d c la sse s. A ll tra in e e s (O n -C am p u s an d O n lin e ) a re p ro v id e d w ith m en to rin g b y s taff w ith p ra c tic e e xp e rie n c e in th e a re a th e y te ac h , a c c e ss to e x te n s ive o n lin e le g a l p ra c tic e re so u rc e s th ro u g h th e Law L ib ra ry, an d d e d ic a te d su p p o r t from th e C a re e r D e ve lo pm en t C e n tre an d S tu d e n t Le a rn in g Su p p o r t.

W h a t S k i l l s a n d V a lu e s W i l l I B e L e a r n in g ?Em b ed d e d th ro u g h o u t th e G D LP p ro g ram tra in e e s d e ve lo p law ye rin g sk ills an d va lu e s in th e fo llow in g a re a s :• C om m un ic a tio n• C ro ss-c u ltu ra l aw a re n e ss• In te rv iew in g c lie n ts• Le tte r w rit in g• D ra ft in g o th e r d o c um en ts• P ro v id in g ad v ic e

W h a t A r e T h e A s s e s sm e n t s ?Tra in e e s in te ra c t w ith an in n o va tive o n lin e le a rn in g p la tfo rm w ith p ra c tic a l a sse ssm en ts fo c u s in g o n sk ills , v a lu e s, re s ilie n c e an d w e llb e in g to e n su re th e y a re p re p a re d to e n te r th e le g a l p ro fe ss io n an d th rive . Th e a sse ssm en ts a re ve ry p ra c tic a l an d b u ild u p o n yo u r kn ow le d g e o f th e law . Fo r e xam p le , tra in e e s a re re q u ire d to p re p a re le tte rs o f ad v ic e to c lie n ts an d in c lu d e ad v ic e o n c o sts o f lit ig a tio n ; w rite a d ra ft p le ad in g ; an d d o c um en t a se tt lem en t re ac h e d th ro u g h an a lte rn a tive d isp u te re so lu tio n p ro c e ss.

• G e n e ra tin g so lu tio n s an d s tra te g ie s• M an ag in g p e rso n a l t im e • Wo rk in g c o o p e ra tive ly• M an ag in g risk • M an ag in g fi le s• R e s ilie n c e an d w e llb e in g

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LEGAL PRACTICE

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W h a t H a p p e n s A f t e r I C o m p le t e t h e G D L P P r o g r a m ?Fo llow in g su c c e ss fu l c om p le tio n o f th e G D LP p ro g ram , tra in e e s a re aw a rd e d a G rad u a te D ip lom a in Le g a l P ra c tic e C om p le tio n C e r t ific a te an d m ay ap p ly fo r adm iss io n a s a le g a l p ro fe ss io n a l in a ll S ta te s an d Te rrito rie s o f A u stra lia (su b je c t to sa tis fa c t io n o f ad d it io n a l re q u irem en ts in So u th A u stra lia an d th e N o r th e rn Te rrito ry ).

W h y D o I N e e d t o C o m p le t e a L a w P la c e m e n t ?A law p la c em en t is a re q u irem en t o f LAC C ’s p ra c tic a l tra in in g c om p e te n c y s tan d a rd s fo r e n try le ve l law ye rs an d p ro v id e s tra in e e s w ith va lu ab le in s ig h t in to le g a l p ra c tic e w h ils t b e in g g u id e d an d su p e rv ise d b y a le g a l p ra c tit io n e r w ith su b stan tia l e xp e rie n c e in p ra c tis in g law . D u rin g p la c em en ts, tra in e e s a re g ive n th e o p p o r tu n ity to u tilise th e sk ills le a rn t in th e G D LP c o u rsew o rk .

H o w L o n g i s a P la c e m e n t ?Th e G D LP p ro g ram p ro v id e s tra in e e s w ith th e u lt im ate fle x ib ility w h e n it c om e s to p la c em en ts. Tra in e e s m ay c h o o se e ith e r:• O p tio n 1 : A sh o r t p la c em en t (30 d ays) b y c om p le tin g o n ly th e c om p u lso ry su b je c t Law P la c em en t 1 an d a ll

fo u r c o u rsew o rk e le c t ive s ; o r • O p tio n 2 : A lo n g p la c em en t (60 d ays) b y c om p le tin g th e c om p u lso ry su b je c t Law P la c em en t 1 , p lu s th e e le c -

tive su b je c t Law P la c em en t 2 , an d th e n c h o o se an d c om p le te o n ly tw o o f th e e le c t ive c o u rsew o rk su b je c ts.

C a n I A p p ly F o r C r e d i t To w a r d s M y P la c e m e n t F o r D a y s T h a t I H a v e A l r e a d y D o n e in a F i rm ? Tra in e e s m ay ap p ly fo r a m ax im um o f 45 d ays R e c o g n ise d P ra c tic a l E xp e rie n c e (RPP ) fo r p la c em en t(s) in a le g a l e n v iro nm en t c om p le te d u p to tw o ye a rs p rio r to c om m en c in g th e G D LP p ro g ram .

I f I C h o o s e t h e S h o r t P la c e m e n t O p t io n , H o w M u c h R P P M a y I A p p ly F o r ?A s Law P la c em en t 1 is a c om p u lso ry su b je c t, yo u m ay ap p ly fo r a m ax im um o f 15 d ays RPP. It is a LAC C re q u irem en t th a t a t le a st 15 d ays o f p ra c tic a l e xp e rie n c e a re c om p le te d b y th e tra in e e s w h ils t e n ro lle d in th e G D LP p ro g ram .

W h a t A r e t h e K e y F e a t u r e s o f t h e B o n d G D L P P r o g r a m ?• P rem ium q u a lity, p e rso n a lise d le a rn in g e xp e rie n c e a t a c om p e tit ive p ric e• F le x ib le o p tio n s : O n lin e o r O n -C am p u s, w ith c h o ic e o f fu ll-t im e o r p a r t-t im e s tu d y lo ad• In n o va tive an d in te ra c tive le a rn in g m o d u le s• E xp e rie n c e d le g a l p ra c tit io n e rs a s in stru c to rs an d m en to rs• Pe rso n a lise d su p p o r t in se c u rin g le g a l p la c em en ts• Fu ll ran g e o f u n ive rs ity re so u rc e s in c lu d in g a w o rld -c la ss law lib ra ry

V iv ie n n e A b e y w a r d e n a | B o n d A lu m n a“O n e o f th e h ig h lig h ts o f th e G rad u a te D ip lom a in Le g a l P ra c tic e w as th e t im e w e sp e n t w ith a re t ire d ju d g e in th e m o o t c o u r t, lis te n in g to H is H o n o u r sh a re h is e xp e rie n c e s.”

H a n n a h P o w e r | B o n d A lu m n a“A s p rom ise d , th e Fac u lty h e lp e d m e to o b ta in a te rrific p la c em en t w ith a g re a t g e n e ra l law firm an d I h ave n ow g a in e d fu ll-t im e em p lo ym en t w ith th is c om p an y. I w o u ld re c om m en d Bo n d ’s G D LP p ro -g ram to an y law g rad u a te .”

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YOUR PATHWAY TO A STAND OUT LEGAL CAREER

Open enrolment ensuring you can apply for January, May or September

bond.edu.au/GDLP

• Study on-campus, online, full-time or part-time

• Premium quality, personalised learning experience at a competitive price

• Personalised support in securing a legal placement

• Experienced legal practitioners as instructors and mentors

• Access to a full range of university resources including world-class law library

• Innovative and interactive learning modules

• Credit available for legal work experience undertaken prior to commencing GDLP*

• Credit into Bond’s Master of Laws

The Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) is the final stage in your journey towards becoming a legal practitioner. You need to choose a provider that will not only teach you necessary practical legal skills, but it will also assist and support you to successfully transition from law student to lawyer.

*Subject to the approval of the GDLP Program DirectorCRICOS Provider Code 00017BCRICOS Course Code 063183M

MB

86

88

“The highlight of the program for me has been that intensifying feeling that I have all the skills and knowledge I need to be a great lawyer. I feel confident that what I am learning here is exactly what I will need to know as a lawyer.”

MICHELLEGraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP)


YOUR PATHWAY TO A STAND OUT LEGAL CAREER

Open enrolment ensuring you can apply for January, May or September

bond.edu.au/GDLP

• Study on-campus, online, full-time or part-time

• Premium quality, personalised learning experience at a competitive price

• Personalised support in securing a legal placement

• Experienced legal practitioners as instructors and mentors

• Access to a full range of university resources including world-class law library

• Innovative and interactive learning modules

• Credit available for legal work experience undertaken prior to commencing GDLP*

• Credit into Bond’s Master of Laws

The Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) is the final stage in your journey towards becoming a legal practitioner. You need to choose a provider that will not only teach you necessary practical legal skills, but it will also assist and support you to successfully transition from law student to lawyer.

*Subject to the approval of the GDLP Program DirectorCRICOS Provider Code 00017BCRICOS Course Code 063183M

MB

86

88

“The highlight of the program for me has been that intensifying feeling that I have all the skills and knowledge I need to be a great lawyer. I feel confident that what I am learning here is exactly what I will need to know as a lawyer.”

MICHELLEGraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP)

3. BE SUPPORTED

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T h e A lu m n i O ffi c e i s r e s p o n s ib le f o r c o n n e c t in g g r a d u a t e s w i t h t h e u n iv e r s i t y f o r l i f e , b u t y o u d o n ’t h a v e t o w a i t u n t i l y o u g r a d u a t e t o s t a r t c o n n e c t in g w i t h t h e A lu m n i t e a m a n d t h e g lo b a l B o n d y c o m -

m u n i t y .

H E A D S H O T W E D N E S D AYN e e d a H e ad sh o t fo r yo u r L in ke d In p ro fi le , o n lin e re -sum e o r p o r tfo lio ? Th e A lum n i O ffi c e h o sts H e ad sh o t Wed n e sd ay in We e k 4 o f e a c h sem e ste r to g e t yo u c a-re e r re ad y. Ph o to s a re take n b y a p ro fe ss io n a l p h o to g -rap h e r an d a re ju st $30 , w ith 100% o f fu n d s ra ise d d o -n a te d tow ard s th e Am b itio n Fu n d , to su p p o r t th e n e x t g e n e ra tio n o f Bo n d ie s (in c lu d in g yo u !)

H O M E C O M IN GH e ld an n u a lly in M ay, H om e c om in g is th e p e r fe c t c h an c e to ru b sh o u ld e rs w ith in d u stry le ad e rs an d Bo n d a lum n i. Lo o k o u t fo r th e p u b lic le c tu re s, m e e t an d g re e ts w ith in d u stry p ro fe ss io n a ls, w a lk th e H e ritag e tra il an d c a tc h th e firew o rks a t th e Fam ily an d F rie n d s Fe st iv a l d ow n b y Th e Lake .

A LU M N I M E N T O R P R O G R A MTh e A lum n i M en to r P ro g ram c o n n e c ts c u rre n t s tu d e n ts like yo u rse lf w ith a Bo n d a lum n i m en to r. Ru n n in g in se -m e ste r th re e o f e a c h ye a r (Se p tem b e r to D e c em b e r) th e p ro g ram a llow s yo u to b u ild a p ro fe ss io n a l re la t io n sh ip w ith a m en to r an d d isc u ss w h at p ro fe ss io n a l life is like p o st u n ive rs ity. Yo u m ay w an t to kn ow h ow yo u r m en -to r g o t th e p o s it io n th e y h ave , w h at s te p s it to o k to g e t th e re , w h at th e in te rv iew p ro c e ss w as like o r s im p ly m o re ab o u t th e c a re e r p a th yo u se e yo u rse lf e n te rin g . Th e M en to r P ro g ram take s th e o fte n -d au n tin g ta sk o u t o f p ro fe ss io n a l n e tw o rk in g an d b e c au se yo u r m en to r is a fe llow Bo n d y, yo u b o th h ave c om m o n g ro u n d an d sh a re d e xp e rie n c e s to b u ild u p o n .

I f y o u h a v e a n y q u e s t io n s o r w o u ld l i k e t o k n o w m o r e , d r o p b y a n d v i s i t t h e A lu m n i t e a m in t h e n e w A lu m n i C e n t r e lo c a t e d in B u i ld in g 1 A , L e v e l 1 (n e a r F o u n d e r s ’ C o r n e r ) o r c a l l u s o n (0 7 ) 5 5 9 5 3 3 0 8 .

ALUMNI & DEVELOPMENTOFFICE

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Th e re a re m an y d ive rse c a re e r d e stin a tio n s fo r n ew law ye rs an d m an y w o n d e r fu l w ays to e n jo y b e in g p a r t o f th e le g a l p ro fe ss io n . It is a lso tru e , h ow e ve r, th a t le g a l p ra c tic e in a ll its fo rm s c an b e s tre ss fu l. Th is is b e c au se le g a l m atte rs o fte n in vo lve h ig h s take s fo r th e c lie n t an d o u r jo b is to m an ag e risk an d p re ve n t th in g s from g o in g w ro n g , o r fix th in g s w h e n th e y h ave n ’t g o n e w e ll. C lie n ts a re o fte n n o t in th e b e st fram e o f m in d w h e n th e y c om e to u s fo r h e lp . It c an b e d iffi c u lt to c om m un ic a te w ith th em e ffe c tive ly an d m an ag e th e ir e xp e c ta tio n s. We w o rk lo n g h o u rs, w e a re o fte n h av in g to d e a l w ith traum atic m atte rs (fo r e xam p le in c rim in a l, fam ily an d p e rso n a l in ju ry law ) an d a re fa c e d - o n a d a ily b a s is - w ith e th ic a l d ilem m as.

Th e re a re m an y d iffe re n t s tre sso rs law ye rs h ave to d e a l w ith . Th is is w h y se lf-m an ag em en t an d lo o k in g a fte r yo u r w e ll-b e in g an d m en ta l h e a lth a s a law ye r is so im p o r tan t. To u se a fly in g an a lo g y, w e h ave to ‘fi t o u r ow n o x yg e n m ask firs t b e fo re h e lp in g o th e rs’. W h e n w e a re w e ll m e n ta lly, w e a re in a m u c h b e tte r p o s it io n to p ro fe ss io n a lly h e lp o th e rs an d p ro v id e th e m o st e ffe c tive le g a l re p re se n ta tio n , ad v ic e an d ad vo c ac y.

H ow c an law ye rs lo o k a fte r th e ir m e n ta l h e a lth ? F irs t, it is im p o r tan t to kn ow th a t n o t a ll s tre ss is b ad . Som e s tre ss c an b e a p o s it ive an d m o tiva tin g in flu e n c e o n o u r p ro fe ss io n a l live s. M an y law ye rs th rive o n th e ad re n a lin o f c e r ta in a sp e c ts o f le g a l w o rk . H ow e ve r, w h e n h ig h le ve ls o f s tre ss a re e xp e rie n c e d fo r p ro lo n g e d p e rio d s o f t im e , th e y c an h ave a d e trim e n ta l e ffe c t o n o u r m en ta l w e ll-b e in g an d c an som e tim e s e ve n le ad to an x ie ty o r d e p re ss io n – so w e n e e d to b e a le r t to o u r e xp e rie n c e o f s tre ss. B a s ic s tra te g ie s fo r m an ag in g s tre ss an d b u ild in g o u r re s ilie n c e sh o u ld n ’t b e o ve rlo o ke d .

R a c h a e l F ie ldP ro fe s so r o f L a w | B o n d U n iv e rs it y

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

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A s s i s t a n t P r o f e s s o r T a m m y J o h n s o n is a fi rm b e lie ve r in th e im p o r tan c e o f m a in ta in in g yo u r m en ta l h e a lth b o th th ro u g h o u t a c ad em ic s tu d ie s an d p ro fe ss io n a l p ra c tic e . A fte r ye a rs o f p ra c tic in g in th e a re a s o f p ro p e r ty an d c om -m e rc ia l law , Tam m y sh a re s h e r ad v ic e o n p rio rit is in g yo u r m en ta l h e a lth a t u n ive rs ity an d th u s p re p a rin g yo u rse lf

fo r th e re a lit ie s o f a c h a lle n g in g ye t rew a rd in g c a re e r in th e law . E x e r c i s e R e g u la r ly : • a t le a st 30 m in s p e r d ay is re c om m en d e d• e xe rc ise d o e s n o t h ave to b e v ig o ro u s – e ve n a 30 m in w a lk in th e fre sh a ir is b e n e fic ia l

E a t H e a l t h y F o o d s : • avo id c o n sum in g to o m u c h c affe in e , fa t an d su g a r• a im to c o n sum e tw o se rve s o f fru it an d five se rve s o f ve g e tab le s d a ily• d rin k p le n ty o f w ate r to s tay h yd ra te d

S le e p : • tr y to m ake su re yo u g e t ad e q u ate s le e p to re c h a rg e yo u r b o d y an d m in d• th e re c om m en d e d am o u n t o f s le e p fo r ad u lts is b e tw e e n se ve n an d n in e h o u rs• sh u t o ff sc re e n s a t le a st 30 m in u te s b e fo re b e d• s tay o n a re g u la r s le e p sc h e d u le

M a n a g e S t r e s s : • tr y to b u ild a g o o d su p p o r t sy s tem o f fr ie n d s an d fam ily• b e k in d to yo u rse lf an d d o th in g s yo u e n jo y

P o s i t i v i t y & A t t i t u d e : • th e p e rio d o f s tre ss w ill p a ss• yo u h ave th e s tre n g th to c o n q u e r w h at is c h a lle n g in g yo u

A s th e p e ak re p re se n ta tive b o d y fo r th e le g a l p ro fe ss io n in Q u e e n s lan d , th e Q u e e n s lan d Law So c ie ty (Q LS) p ro v id e s le ad e rsh ip , g u id an c e an d su p p o r t fo r m o re th an 13 000 o f its m em b e rs. Th is in c lu d e s p ra c tic a l re so u rc e s an d o p -p o r tu n it ie s fo r th e p ro fe ss io n to m a in ta in an d d e ve lo p p ro fe ss io n a l sk ills , a s w e ll a s su p p o r t fo r p ra c tit io n e rs’ m e n ta l h e a lth . To th is e n d , th e Q LS p ro v id e s a re p o s ito ry o f re so u rc e s fo r h e lp , se rv ic e s an d su p p o r t w h ic h c an b e fo u n d a t: h ttp s ://w ww.q ls.c om .au /Fo r-th e -p ro fe ss io n /Re s ilie n c e -an d -w e llb e in g /Yo u r-re so u rc e s. Th e Q LS se lf-a sse ssm en t to o ls, p ro fe ss io n a l su p p o r t an d s tre ss m an ag em en t te c h n iq u e s to su p p o r t re s ilie n c e an d w e llb e in g a re c ru c ia l to yo u r su c c e ss an d w e lln e ss a s a yo u n g p ro fe ss io n a l.

Q LS s tu d e n t m em b e rsh ip p riv ile g e s a re fu r th e r g e a re d to tran s it io n yo u sm o o th ly from law stu d e n t to p ra c tit io n e r. Q LS o ffe rs va lu ab le re so u rc e s re g a rd in g yo u r s tu d ie s, c a re e r ad v ic e , p ro fe ss io n a l n e tw o rks an d em p lo ym en t c o n -tra c ts. B y s im p ly v is it in g th e lin k b e low an d fi llin g o u t th e ‘A p p lic a tio n fo r S tu d e n t M em b e rsh ip ’ fo rm Bo n d ie s c an b e c om e Q LS m em b e rs fo r a d isc o u n te d fe e o f ju s t $20 .

V is i t : h ttp ://w ww.q ls.c om .au /Be c om in g -a-m em b e r/H ow -to -b e c om e -a-m em b e r

QLD LAW SOCIETY

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Whe th e r yo u ’re se a rc h in g fo r a p a r t-t im e jo b to ke e p yo u rse lf fin an c ia lly aflo a t d u rin g s tu d y o r th a t illu s trio u s c le rksh ip o r g rad u a te p o s it io n , th e se a rc h fo r em p lo y-m en t is an in te n se an d o fte n d em o ra lis in g jo u rn e y.

D u rin g m y t im e a s a law s tu d e n t I h ave sa t c o u n tle ss in te rv iew s (A KA in te rro g a tio n s), su rv ive d g ru e llin g a sse ssm en t c e n tre s th a t fe e l m o re like m ilita ry b o o t-c am p s, an d c an re c ite m o re ab o u t th e “im p o r tan c e o f [re d ac te d ] firm ’s c u ltu re” th an I c an ab o u t th e h is to ry o f To rre n s T it le in Q u e e n s lan d . In fu ll d isc lo su re , o n ly a ve ry sm a ll h an d fu l o f th e se p ro c e sse s a c tu a lly le d to an y w o rk e xp e rie n c e , an d th a t re a lity w as som e th in g th a t I w as n o t p re p a re d fo r in m y firs t an d se c o n d ye a r.

It h a s take n th re e ye a rs fo r m e to g e t to a p o in t w h e re I c an re c o g n ise th a t th e o u tc om e s o f m y ap p lic a tio n s a re n o t a re fle c tio n o n m y in h e re n t w o r th a s a law s tu d e n t o r a s a p e rso n , an d th a t th e se o u tc om e s a re c om p le te ly o u t o f m y c o n tro l a fte r I p u t m y b e st fo o t fo rw a rd . D e a l-in g em o tio n a lly w ith th is ad ve rs ity is a sk ill th a t few o f u s h ave b e e n tau g h t, an d it re q u ire s u s to b u ild n ew h ab its in o u r live s to m a in ta in o u r w e llb e in g .

H E R E I S T H E U LT IM AT E G U ID E T O B U IL D IN G YO U R R E S IL I E N C E A N D S U R V IV IN G T H E G R IN D O F

J O B -S E E K IN G :

C r e a t e a J o b S e a r c h P la n : Th is is a s im p le b u t e ffe c -tive w ay to re d u c e s tre ss an d u n c e r ta in ty. I h ave an e xc e l d o c um en t w h e re I lis t a ll th e o p p o r tu n it ie s I am in te re ste d in ap p ly in g fo r o ve r th e n e x t few m o n th s, o r-d e re d b y th e o p e n in g d a te o f ap p lic a tio n s. Th is m ake s su re th a t I d o n ’t m iss an y d e ad lin e s o r fo rg e t ab o u t a re a lly g re a t o p p o r tu n ity !

F o c u s O n t h e T h in g s Yo u C a n C o n t r o l : Try to fo c u s yo u r e n e rg y an d t im e o n th e th in g s yo u c an a c tu a lly c o n tro l – like im p ro v in g yo u r re sum e , b u ild in g yo u r sk ills an d e xp an d in g yo u r n e tw o rks. A g re a t w ay to d o th is is to g e t in vo lve d in in te rn a l LSA sk ills c om p e tit io n s an d o th e r c lu b s an d so c ie t ie s, o r c om in g a lo n g to n e t-w o rk in g e ve n ts.

P o s i t i v e A ffi rm a t io n s a r e S u p e r C o o l : It ’s e a sy to g e t s tu c k th in k in g ab o u t th e sk ills an d e xp e rie n c e s yo u m ay “la c k ” a fte r an u n su c c e ss fu l ap p lic a tio n , so it is so im p o r t-an t to rem in d yo u rse lf ab o u t yo u r p o s it ive a ttrib u te s. W rite d ow n a lis t o f :• W h at a re th e a c c om p lishm en ts th a t yo u a re m o st

p ro u d o f?• W h at a re yo u r b e st sk ills an d h o b b ie s?• W h o a re th e p e o p le w h o h ave m ad e yo u w h o yo u

a re to d ay?• W h at g ive s yo u r life p u rp o se ?

P e r f e c t y o u r I n t e r v ie w R o u t in e : Le t ’s say yo u h ave su b -m itte d a g low in g ap p lic a tio n an d yo u n ow h ave yo u r firs t in te rv iew in a sh in y B risb an e law firm . F irs t o f a ll, c o n g ra t-u la tio n s ! T im e to p a t yo u rse lf o n th e b ac k . S e c o n d o f a ll, n ow yo u n e e d to P LAN fo r th e in te rv iew an d m o st im p o r-tan tly w o rk o u t H O W to g e t to th e in te rv iew .

• N ig h t B e fo re : P lan tom o rrow , p ac k yo u r b ag , iro n yo u r in te rv iew o u tfit, sh in e yo u r sh o e s, flo ss yo u r te e th , re c ite th e w o rd s “I w an t to w o rk fo r [re d ac te d ] firm b e c au se I am m o tiva te d b y yo u r firm c u ltu re” in th e m irro r th re e t im e s. A n y th in g th a t b o o sts yo u r c o n fid e n c e is G O O D .

• T-3 H o u rs : C atc h th a t e a rly tra in o r o th e r tran sp o r t to B risb an e , a lw ays le av in g t im e fo r an u n an n o u n c e d Tran s lin k sh u td ow n o r C BD p ro te st.

• T-1 H o u rs : Pum p yo u rse lf u p b y lis te n in g to a m o ti-va tio n a l so u n d tra c k (D o n ’t S to p M e N ow b y Q u e e n is a so lid c h o ic e , b u t Th e W in g s o f an E ag le b y Ru s-se ll M o rris is a tru ly sp iritu a l e xp e rie n c e o n E ag le S tre e t). Em b rac e th e v ib e o f th e b u stlin g G o ld e n Trian g le – yo u a re th e E ag le o f E ag le S tre e t.

• T-0 H o u rs : Sm ash th a t in te rv iew . Im p re ss th e Pa r t-n e r w ith yo u r e x te n s ive kn ow le d g e o f th e firm ’s c u l-tu re an d ab ility to c o n ve y yo u r tran s fe rrab le sk ills .

• T+1 H o u rs : C o n g ra tu la tio n s, yo u m ad e it o u t a live ! T im e to d e c om p re ss from th a t in te rv iew . I h ig h ly re c om m en d tak in g a w a lk a ro u n d Eag le S tre e t P ie r, o r ve n tu re d ow n a c o u p le b lo c ks to a ve g an p an -c ake a t Pan c ake M an o r o n C h a rlo tte S tre e t.

RESILIENCE & WELLBEING

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B y C h a r lo t t e W a t s o n

P r e p a r e Yo u r s e l f f o r R e j e c t io n : Wh ile yo u m ay h ave d o n e th e in te rv iew to th e b e st o f yo u r ab ility, som e -tim e s th e re a re o th e r c an d id a te s w h o a re c h o se n o ve r yo u fo r re a so n s to ta lly o u t o f yo u r c o n tro l. P re p a re yo u rse lf fo r th is. Th e em o tio n s yo u e xp e rie n c e a fte r an ap p lic a tio n re je c t io n , e sp e c ia lly fo r o n e in th e fin a l s tag e s, c an b e ve ry in te n se an d c om p le x . D o n ’t fe e l em -b a rra sse d b y yo u r em o tio n s. A g o o d w ay to re th in k re -je c t io n is to c o n s id e r it a s an o p p o r tu n ity to g o th ro u g h an o th e r d o o r.

Fo r e xam p le , w ith th e p e rsp e c tive o f t im e , m y fin a l s tag e c le rksh ip re je c t io n a t [re d ac te d ] firm w as a c tu a lly a h id d e n o p p o r tu n ity fo r m e to take m o re t im e to d e -ve lo p m y ow n sk ills , g e t in vo lve d in a n a tio n a l m o o tin g c om p e tit io n an d c om p le te a p u b lic se c to r in te rn sh ip th a t w as re a lly im p o r tan t to m e !

A p p r e c ia t e t h e S m a l l S u c c e s s e s : Se n d in g o u t a ta r-g e t n um b e r o f ap p lic a tio n s o r re ac h in g th e n e x t le ve l o f ap p lic a tio n m ay fe e l m u n d an e , b u t it is so im p o r tan t to c e le b ra te sm a ll m om en ts o f su c c e ss. Th e y a re a ll im -p o r tan t s te p s to p e rso n a l an d p ro fe ss io n a l g row th .

K n o w W h e n t o S e e k H e lp : It is so im p o r tan t to se e k a ss is tan c e w h e n yo u a re s tru g g lin g w ith th is p ro c e ss. I h ave fo u n d th e C D C o f g re a t su p p o r t w h e n w rit in g ap p lic a tio n s an d c o ve r le tte rs, an d fo r a g o o d c o n fi-d e n c e b o o st b e fo re an in te rv iew . It is a lso im p o r tan t to se e k o u t m en to rs, fr ie n d s an d fam ily to su p p o r t yo u r em o tio n a l jo u rn e y. If yo u n e e d fu r th e r h e lp , d o n ’t b e a fra id to se e k o u t o u r fr ie n d ly u n ive rs ity c o u n se llo rs o r e x te rn a l m e n ta l h e a lth su p p o r t se rv ic e s. R em em b e r th a t ke e p in g yo u rse lf m e n ta lly an d p h ys ic a lly h e a lth y is an im p o r tan t s te p in a c h ie v in g p ro fe ss io n a l su c c e ss.

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4. BE INFORMED

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Fast and critical thinking as part of a team comes naturally to Nina. Currently on our graduate program, she’s putting her speed of thought to good use on secondment, walking – or running – in the shoes of our client.

We’re providing the next generation of lawyers like Nina with the knowledge, skills and understanding to help our clients achieve their goals on the global stage – always staying one step ahead of the competition.

We don’t simply adapt to change. We thrive on it.

Law around the worldnortonrosefulbright.com

When you’re playing futsal, you attune to a pace that’s fast.

Nina is a change navigator

STAY TRUE.

As a junior lawyer, your enthusiasm is in overdrive. Everything is interesting. You have a million questions for everyone. You want to be the best. And for me, I wanted to be the best lawyer and leader I could be.

Right now I’m a corporate and tax lawyer, buying and selling companies, structuring investments and having the occasional battle with the ATO.

So, a little while after I started at Clayton Utz, I joined the social committee. A powerful assembly fuelled by lunchtime pizza-wielding lawyers making important decisions like choosing the Christmas party theme. They knew I liked pizza, but had no idea I was gay. You see, I wasn’t out at work yet and this became a genuine source of anxiety for a good two years.

But In May 2015 this all changed...

To listen to Luke’s full story, go to:

claytonutz.com/graduates

Academic brilliance certainly counts, but graduates who thrive here have something extra – a natural passion for connecting with people and a strong sense of self. That’s what staying true is all about. If you have these qualities, Clayton Utz is for you.

CLERKSHIP PROGRAM

If you’re a law student in your penultimate year, our Clerkship Programs will expose you to the fast pace of a full-service commercial law firm and show you the law in action. You’ll be working under the guidance of some of the sharpest legal minds in Australia, on challenging, complex and high-profile transactions and matters. You’ll be mentored by partners and lawyers who are leaders in their fields, in a firm where individuality is embraced and innovation actively encouraged.

GRADUATE PROGRAM

It’s not just about wearing a suit.There’s always a gap between theory and practice, and post-university prospects can be daunting. How do you make the leap to working in the industry?

That’s where we come in.Once you’ve completed your studies, our national Graduate Program gives you the perfect foundation for your legal career. Our 2.5 week orientation program is designed to ensure that you’ll hit the ground running. It consists of PLT+, local training and a national orientation week in Sydney.

Our rotations will help you discover different areas and find the right fit. From day one you’ll be working on complex and sophisticated legal issues, and with our innovative learning and development approach, you’ll get the support to become the best you can be.

• Three rotations of six months in our national practice groups

• mentoring from some of the best lawyers in the country

• a buddy who’ll give you the inside information

• meaningful performance feedback so you know you’re on the right track

• continuing legal education programs and professional development support

• the chance to participate in our Community Connect and Pro Bono programs and really give back

• social and sporting activities, because we know it’s not all work and no play.

You’ll get…

We hire most of our Graduates from our Clerkship Programs. Occasionally, additional opportunities may arise. These opportunities will be listed on our website.

CLERKSHIP PROGRAM

If you’re a law student in your penultimate year, our Clerkship Programs will expose you to the fast pace of a full-service commercial law firm and show you the law in action. You’ll be working under the guidance of some of the sharpest legal minds in Australia, on challenging, complex and high-profile transactions and matters. You’ll be mentored by partners and lawyers who are leaders in their fields, in a firm where individuality is embraced and innovation actively encouraged.

GRADUATE PROGRAM

It’s not just about wearing a suit.There’s always a gap between theory and practice, and post-university prospects can be daunting. How do you make the leap to working in the industry?

That’s where we come in.Once you’ve completed your studies, our national Graduate Program gives you the perfect foundation for your legal career. Our 2.5 week orientation program is designed to ensure that you’ll hit the ground running. It consists of PLT+, local training and a national orientation week in Sydney.

Our rotations will help you discover different areas and find the right fit. From day one you’ll be working on complex and sophisticated legal issues, and with our innovative learning and development approach, you’ll get the support to become the best you can be.

• Three rotations of six months in our national practice groups

• mentoring from some of the best lawyers in the country

• a buddy who’ll give you the inside information

• meaningful performance feedback so you know you’re on the right track

• continuing legal education programs and professional development support

• the chance to participate in our Community Connect and Pro Bono programs and really give back

• social and sporting activities, because we know it’s not all work and no play.

You’ll get…

We hire most of our Graduates from our Clerkship Programs. Occasionally, additional opportunities may arise. These opportunities will be listed on our website.

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ABOUT USWith over 25 offices spanning Asia, Europe, Australasia, and the Middle east, we can show you exactly what a world class commercial law firm has to offer, giving you the chance to work as part of an international team, on high-profile matters, for some of the most significant organisations in the market.

Our focus is on the future: the future needs of existing and new clients, the future of the legal profession and investing in our future lawyers. That’s why we aim to attract the best talent from a broad range of backgrounds, ensuring we are optimising our position as a progressive, forward thinking professional services business. At Herbert Smith Freehills, you’ll be given the opportunity to develop the skills you need to help solve our clients’ most complex challenges in thoughtful and innovative ways.

WHAT WE LOOK FORGreat lawyers are both curious and creative. We encourage you to challenge assumptions and open yourself up to new ideas. It’s this growth mindset that creates opportunities for you and your clients. So, what exactly are we looking for?

There’s no single path to becoming an exceptional commercial lawyer. We look beyond your academic record and your technical aptitude. We’re focussed on finding people who have the curiosity to explore all the angles and the empathy to place themselves in their client’s shoes. Building great relationships takes a certain understanding and as our global village gets ever smaller, we look for graduates who think of themselves as citizens of the world.

CLERKSHIP PROGRAMWe select many of our graduates through our vacation clerkships. During this immersive experience, you’ll receive hands-on practical experience, actively contributing, as you work on some of the diverse challenges facing the team you’re collaborating with.

You will gain a deeper understanding of life at the firm and what your future could look like if you join us. Some key features include the opportunity to:

• Sit within a specific team, delivering real work for key clients

• Before you join, submit a preference for a team to tailor your experience

• Navigate the first step of your career with partner and graduate mentoring support

• Attend workshops and presentations covering all our practice areas

• Contribute to our pro bono practice

• Work with cutting edge technology through our innovation projects

• Networking opportunities to meet people across the firm

JOINING USWe offer a range of summer and winter clerkships across our Australian offices. If you have queries about graduate or vacation clerk positions, please visit our website: careers.herbertsmithfreehills.com/au/grads/vacation-clerkships or contact one of our graduate recruitment consultants.

We're looking for those who see things differently, the kind of people who bring new ideas and create innovative opportunities for our clients.

Our global practice groups • Alternative Legal Services (ALT)

• Competition, Regulation and Trade

• Corporate

• Dispute Resolution

• Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety

• Finance

• Projects and Infrastructure

• Real Estate

Contacts Lea Sefton Graduate Recruitment Consultant T +61 7 3258 6740 [email protected]

KEY DATES/DEADLINES

BRISBANE

Approximate number of positions 25-30

Clerkship programs 1 Summer & 1 Winter

Applications for all 2019/20 programs open 2 March 2020

Applications for all 2019/20 programs close 27 March 2020

Offers made 18 May 2020

Please note: An application should only be submitted to the office where you intend to start your career as a graduate. Multiple applications will not be considered.

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We are HopgoodGanim. A leading legal and advisory firm that helps achieve

exceptional outcomes.

From Brisbane and Perth with clients in all corners. We solve the big problems for large corporates, private business, government

and private clients.

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Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide

WHY CHOOSE US?We know you’re not just a student on work experience. We want to give you a realistic introduction to the legal profession.

How does this happen? From day one, you’ll be an active member of the team, working directly with experienced practitioners. We also want you to enjoy your time with us – there are lots of social events you can join – and what better way for you to get to know your colleagues?

DEVELOPING YOUWe will dedicate time to your development as an up-and-coming lawyer in our team: an investment in you is an investment in our future, and the future of our valued clients.

You will fi nd that our partners and sta are approachable and happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. We encourage our clerks, graduates and trainees to get as much exposure to di erent practice areas and ways of working as they can – this is a refl ection of how we work as a wider organisation; a fully integrated, cohesive, national team.

YOUR NEW CAREERWe are looking for law students who have excelled academically, are customer focused, commercially minded, and work well in a team environment. We are especially keen to talk to students who have an additional technical degree.

Our structured four week program helps clerks learn through a combination of hands-on experience, training, coaching and observation.

Students who complete a clerkship with us are eligible to be considered for a position in our next graduate program, commencing in 2022. This program runs for 12 months and includes rotation among di erent practice areas to help determine the area of law which best suits you.

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ARRIVE... AT THOMSON GEERIf your ambition is to develop a career in commercial law and you possess the drive to make your ambitions a reality, we want to hear from you!

Applications open 2 March 2020 via cvMail or our website.

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Start your legal career with McCullough Robertson

www.mccullough.com.auInstagram: @mcr_law | Facebook & LinkedIn: McCullough Robertson

Where you are supported to think differently, grow and develop your career.

McCullough Robertson is an independent Australian law firm with more than 400 staff spread across five offices. Operating for over 92 years, we have range of legal services on offer for clients comprising major Australian and foreign owned corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals.

We are looking for law students who value a growth pathway – starting with our Internship Program and moving towards securing a place in our Graduate Program.

We are renowned for challenging our interns and graduates early in their career to pursue both personal and professional development opportunities.

We believe that old ways won’t open new doors – sometimes the same old approach won’t always guarantee the right outcome, and with the ever-changing terrain in our industries, we require strategic thinkers who can apply innovative solutions and open up new opportunities.

Find out what area of law interests you, our intern program rotates across our legal groups so you can get a comprehensive view of what is involved.

Personal and professional development program including profile branding, mentoring, networking, business development, goal setting, CV building, and interview skills.

Learn from and work closely with the best partners in the industry on a range of complex and high profile matters.

Practical on the job experience to help strengthen your understanding of law concepts and theories you learn at University.

Flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace, we take pride in creating a safe and supportive environment allowing our people to bring their whole self to work.

Our Intern Program - what’s in it for you?

Write your McR Story with us

At McCullough Robertson, our unique internship program recruits both law students in their pre-penultimate year for an eight week program, which is completed over two years and law students in their penultimate year for a four week program completed in one year.

Support and mentorship with our buddy program (Junior Lawyer) and a supervisor (Senior Lawyer) to check in and assist with your development at work and during your study.

Challenge yourself and represent our firm in one of our many wellbeing, social and sporting initiatives including quiz nights, meditation classes, marathons, netball, touch rugby and cycling.

Community development opportunities including pro bono and volunteer work through our Community Partnership Program (CPP).

An earlier opportunity to apply for our Graduate Program with established relationships and first hand McCullough Robertson experience.

Teamwork - our purpose of Unlocking Success Together recognises the value of each individual within our firm. Learn the internal operations of how a law firm operates and the various teams that drive success.

Life at McR so far has been nothing short of exciting – from being involved in large matters from day one, going on secondment during the internship program, to taking on a pro bono client as a graduate. McR empowers juniors by providing us with endless opportunities! From the get-go I was involved in large matters and treated as a valued member of the team.

The perks of working in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group is that every day differs from the next. From considering case law to attending the Supreme Court, each day uncovers new challenges and invaluable learning experiences. I work with likeminded people in an area that genuinely aligns with my interests. My team exudes diversity, balance and innovation.

My top tip: Focus less on what you were taught at Law School and more on your holistic approach to working as a member of a team in the legal industry.

YYoouu wwoonn’’tt ffiinndd aannootthheerr ffiirrmm tthhaatt iiss ssoo ffiieerrcceellyy--hhaarrddwwoorrkkiinngg aanndd ddoowwnn ttoo eeaarrtthh aatt tthhee ssaammee ttiimmee.. IItt’’ss iinn oouurr DDNNAA!!

“

Emily Stone Intellectual Property LawyerIntern 2017 | Graduate 2018 ”

BRISBANE | CANBERRA | SYDNEY | NEWCASTLE | MELBOURNE www.mccullough.com.au

Intern applications close Friday 27 March 2020.

For any queries, please contact:

Ashley PratschHR Coordinator +61 7 3914 [email protected]

Danielle MillerRecruitment Coordinator+61 7 3233 [email protected]

Where you are supported to think differently, grow and develop your career.

McCullough Robertson is an independent Australian law firm with more than 400 staff spread across five offices. Operating for over 92 years, we have range of legal services on offer for clients comprising major Australian and foreign owned corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals.

We are looking for law students who value a growth pathway – starting with our Internship Program and moving towards securing a place in our Graduate Program.

We are renowned for challenging our interns and graduates early in their career to pursue both personal and professional development opportunities.

We believe that old ways won’t open new doors – sometimes the same old approach won’t always guarantee the right outcome, and with the ever-changing terrain in our industries, we require strategic thinkers who can apply innovative solutions and open up new opportunities.

Find out what area of law interests you, our intern program rotates across our legal groups so you can get a comprehensive view of what is involved.

Personal and professional development program including profile branding, mentoring, networking, business development, goal setting, CV building, and interview skills.

Learn from and work closely with the best partners in the industry on a range of complex and high profile matters.

Practical on the job experience to help strengthen your understanding of law concepts and theories you learn at University.

Flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace, we take pride in creating a safe and supportive environment allowing our people to bring their whole self to work.

Our Intern Program - what’s in it for you?

Write your McR Story with us

At McCullough Robertson, our unique internship program recruits both law students in their pre-penultimate year for an eight week program, which is completed over two years and law students in their penultimate year for a four week program completed in one year.

Support and mentorship with our buddy program (Junior Lawyer) and a supervisor (Senior Lawyer) to check in and assist with your development at work and during your study.

Challenge yourself and represent our firm in one of our many wellbeing, social and sporting initiatives including quiz nights, meditation classes, marathons, netball, touch rugby and cycling.

Community development opportunities including pro bono and volunteer work through our Community Partnership Program (CPP).

An earlier opportunity to apply for our Graduate Program with established relationships and first hand McCullough Robertson experience.

Teamwork - our purpose of Unlocking Success Together recognises the value of each individual within our firm. Learn the internal operations of how a law firm operates and the various teams that drive success.

Life at McR so far has been nothing short of exciting – from being involved in large matters from day one, going on secondment during the internship program, to taking on a pro bono client as a graduate. McR empowers juniors by providing us with endless opportunities! From the get-go I was involved in large matters and treated as a valued member of the team.

The perks of working in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group is that every day differs from the next. From considering case law to attending the Supreme Court, each day uncovers new challenges and invaluable learning experiences. I work with likeminded people in an area that genuinely aligns with my interests. My team exudes diversity, balance and innovation.

My top tip: Focus less on what you were taught at Law School and more on your holistic approach to working as a member of a team in the legal industry.

YYoouu wwoonn’’tt ffiinndd aannootthheerr ffiirrmm tthhaatt iiss ssoo ffiieerrcceellyy--hhaarrddwwoorrkkiinngg aanndd ddoowwnn ttoo eeaarrtthh aatt tthhee ssaammee ttiimmee.. IItt’’ss iinn oouurr DDNNAA!!

“

Emily Stone Intellectual Property LawyerIntern 2017 | Graduate 2018 ”

BRISBANE | CANBERRA | SYDNEY | NEWCASTLE | MELBOURNE www.mccullough.com.au

Intern applications close Friday 27 March 2020.

For any queries, please contact:

Ashley PratschHR Coordinator +61 7 3914 [email protected]

Danielle MillerRecruitment Coordinator+61 7 3233 [email protected]

With us, you’ll be more than a lawyer. Our people are technical experts, but they’re also trusted business advisers who think bigger, more broadly and more strategically. Together, we solve complex legal challenges, and collaborate across practice areas and disciplines to guide our clients.

At Allens, we’re focused on equipping our people with the skills and experience they need to be the lawyers of the future. We’re ready to define tomorrow. Are you?

We work across borders too, thanks to our alliance with Linklaters. This provides opportunites for our firm and our people, including annual rotations in Linklaters London, Hong Kong and Singapore being available to our graduate lawyers.

In a rapidly changing world, we seek opportunities to innovate, embracing creative thinking, new approaches and emerging technology. We don’t just seek opportunities to benefit ourselves and our clients, we believe strongly in driving positive change to do right by our community too, as demonstrated through our strong pro bono practices.

Our teams are open, inclusive and encouraging, giving you the opportunity to learn and grow while feeling supported. You’ll have the flexibility to drive your own career, and we’ll recognise your achievements and hard work as you progress through the firm. Are you ready to begin?

An early legal career at Allens includes highly tailored training through the Allens Academy. Developed in partnership with the Australian National University, our Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice will help you transition from law graduate to legal expert and trusted business adviser.

CLERKSHIP PROGRAM

A clerkship at Allens is the first step in a rewarding legal career, and will give you invaluable insights into our work and culture. With support from a buddy and development supervisor, you’ll work on real matters for real clients and be involved in a variety of projects. The programs:� run from three to 10 weeks;� are available at our Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth

and Sydney offices;� feature ongoing support, including a buddy system; and� include exposure to one or two practice groups.

GRADUATE PROGRAM

In each rotation, you’ll gain a depth of experience that comes from seeing matters through to the end, and get exposure to stimulating legal challenges. At Allens, we don’t work in silos, meaning you won’t be limited to working with only one partner or by your practice areas. You’ll work alongside a range of partners and lawyers, giving you exposure to a wide variety of tasks. Working with different teams and leading organisations, you’ll grow a solid skills base and develop the agility needed to thrive in our ever‑changing world. The programs include:� two 12‑month rotations in your areas of interest;� secondment options in London or Asia, via our alliance

with Linklaters;� ongoing supervision, coaching and mentoring;� completing a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

(via Allens Academy); and� a 12‑month weekly legal seminar series

(Cornerstone Program).

Great change is here.Shape the future with Allens

Find out more at allens.com.au/yourcareerAllens is an independent partnership operating in alliance with Linklaters LLP.

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CLERKSHIP POSITIONS Number of positions available: 10-12 Penultimate year students Opening date: 2 March 2020 Closing date: 30 March 2020 Method of application: Apply online at the Gadens careers page Clerkship held: Summer 1

GRADUATE POSITIONS Number of positions available: 6

Method of application: Sourced primarily from vacation clerk and internal employees

CONTACT Cathy Lewis Business Partner, People and Performance 07 3231 1666 [email protected] gadens.com

WHO WE ARE Gadens is a dynamic and results-focused firm, passionate about providing commercial solutions to our clients. Some of our clients include: ASX listed companies, major banks, fund managers, investors, state and local governments, start-ups and SME’s. We specialise in: • property and construction • banking and finance • corporate advisory • dispute resolution and litigation • private clients WHAT WE LOOK FOR? At Gadens we are interested in your solid academic record, leadership, business acumen, societal awareness, professionalism, teamwork and enthusiasm. Your experiences and knowledge are valued and respected. OUR SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAMOur four week summer clerkship program will give you the opportunity to gain insight into life at Gadens. You will experience firsthand what it is like to work in an organisation that truly values its people.

To give you an in-depth experience, you will spend the clerkship in one of our practice groups doing “real” legal work. You will have a buddy, mentor and supervising partner to ensure you are fully supported at all levels. For the right candidates a clerkship at Gadens provides a genuine pathway to our Graduate Program. OUR GRADUATE PROGRAM We offer a professional and nurturing environment. Our graduate program offers comprehensive and progressive training, in an environment that encourages collaboration and values integrity and accountability. From day one you will hit the ground running, beginning the first of two 12 month rotations. We offer placements in all practice groups across our firm.

You are assigned a mentor and are involved in learning and development programs designed to help you succeed in the early stages of your career. You will experience a balance of complex and stimulating work and a strong, collegiate social culture.

If you would like to be a part of a high performing team that allows you to maximise your potential and make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please visit gadens.com

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CLERKSHIP POSITIONS Number of positions available: 10-12 Penultimate year students Opening date: 2 March 2020 Closing date: 30 March 2020 Method of application: Apply online at the Gadens careers page Clerkship held: Summer 1

GRADUATE POSITIONS Number of positions available: 6

Method of application: Sourced primarily from vacation clerk and internal employees

CONTACT Cathy Lewis Business Partner, People and Performance 07 3231 1666 [email protected] gadens.com

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To give you an in-depth experience, you will spend the clerkship in one of our practice groups doing “real” legal work. You will have a buddy, mentor and supervising partner to ensure you are fully supported at all levels. For the right candidates a clerkship at Gadens provides a genuine pathway to our Graduate Program. OUR GRADUATE PROGRAM We offer a professional and nurturing environment. Our graduate program offers comprehensive and progressive training, in an environment that encourages collaboration and values integrity and accountability. From day one you will hit the ground running, beginning the first of two 12 month rotations. We offer placements in all practice groups across our firm.

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W h y D id Yo u S t a r t A B o u t iq u e L a w F i rm ?I s ta r te d Ro se L it ig a tio n Law ye rs a s I w an te d to b e p a r t o f an o rg an isa tio n th a t h ad p u rp o se th a t a lig n e d w ith m y v is io n . O u r p u rp o se is to h e lp b u s in e sse s an d p e o p le w ith p ro b lem s o r d isp u te s in o rd e r to im p ac t p e o p le s’ live s fo r th e b e tte r. I id e n tifie d th a t th e re w as ro om in th e m arke t fo r a q u a lity sp e c ia lis t le g a l se rv ic e th a t c om p e te d w ith m id -tie r law firm s, b u t p ro v id e d an o ve ra ll b e tte r o ffe rin g an d c lie n t e xp e rie n c e . In ad d it io n , I h ad w o rke d in p riv a te p ra c tic e law firm s o f v a ry in g s ize s in A u stra lia an d a lso in la rg e law firm s in Lo n d o n , U K . I n o tic e d th a t in a lo t o f p riv a te p ra c tic e law firm s th a t I h ad w o rke d th a t th e re w e re va rio u s c u ltu ra l is su e s th a t d id n ’t a lig n w ith m y va lu e s, an d q u ite fran k ly w e re n ’t o rg an isa tio n s w h e re I w an te d to w o rk . I kn ew th a t th e re w as a b e tte r w ay, an d I’m ve ry p ro u d th a t w e ’ve d e live re d th a t an d c o n tin u e to d e live r th a t.

W h a t T y p e o f W o r k D o Yo u D o A s a B o u t iq u e L a w F i rm ?We a re a law firm sp e c ia lis in g in c om m e rc ia l lit ig a tio n , b u ild in g an d c o n stru c tio n , c o rp o ra te in so lve n c y an d b an k-ru p tc y. We s t ic k to w h at w e kn ow , an d w h at w e ’re ve ry g o o d a t. We h ave a te am o f 15 s taff a c ro ss o u r B risb an e an d G o ld C o ast offi c e s. We a re fo r tu n a te to h ave c lie n ts ran g in g from A SX lis te d b u s in e sse s, la rg e c o rp o ra tio n s, sm a ll to m e d ium s ize d b u s in e sse s, an d in d iv id u a ls. Th e o ve ra ll typ e o f w o rk th a t o u r fi rm c om p le te s is o f a h ig h s tan d a rd an d th e la rg e m a jo rity o f m atte rs th a t w e a re e n g ag e d in a re in th e h ig h e r C o u r ts. Th e q u a lity o f w o rk th a t w e c om p le te is p ro b ab ly s im ila r to th a t o f a m id -tie r fi rm , b u t w e a re h av in g su c c e ss o b ta in in g A SX lis te d c o rp o ra tio n s d u e to o u r p o in t o f d iffe re n c e to th a t o f th e la rg e r law firm s in o u r o ffe rin g .

H o w D o Yo u T h in k a B o u t iq u e L a w F i rm i s D iff e r e n t F r o m T h a t O f a L a r g e L a w F i rm ?Th e b ig g e st d iffe re n c e is th a t a s a b o u tiq u e law firm w e a re ab le to m an ag e th e c u ltu re o f th e o rg an isa tio n , an d e n su re th a t it is a p la c e w h e re a ll p e o p le w ith in o u r o rg an isa tio n a re h ap p y an d m o tiva te d to c om e to w o rk . O u r p a r tn e rs an d le ad e rsh ip te am u n d e rstan d an d a c kn ow le d g e th a t w e a re a c c o u n tab le to th e c u ltu re th a t is se t th ro u g h o u t o u r fi rm , an d w e h ave im p lem en te d an d m a in ta in e d va rio u s m e asu re s to e n su re th a t it is a p o s it ive e n v iro nm en t w h e re b y a ll fe e d b ac k is g ive n in a p o s it ive an d c o n stru c tive m an n e r an d a ll s taff m u st a c t re sp e c tfu lly an d p o s it ive ly tow ard s e ac h o th e r a t a ll t im e s. Th a t is e ve ryo n e ’s ag re em en t c om in g in to th e firm an d a ll s taff a re a c c o u n tab le to ad o p tin g an d a c tin g in a c c o rd an c e w ith a c u ltu re th a t is h ig h p e r fo rm in g , b u t p o s it ive . Som e o f th e law firm s a re n o t o n ly la rg e o rg an isa tio n s b u t a re n ow e ith e r ow n e d o r a lig n e d w ith in te rn a tio n a l law firm s. It is d iffi c u lt fo r a Pa r tn e r in Lo n d o n to u n d e rstan d an d e n g ag e w ith p e o p le in B risb an e .

We a lso h ave a g e n u in e w o rk/life b a lan c e a t o u r fi rm . Th a t is o fte n th row n a ro u n d , b u t th e re a lit ie s o f la rg e r law firm s a re th a t ju n io r law ye rs h ave a M e x ic an s tan d o ff in re la t io n to w h o is g o in g to le ave la s t a t n ig h t. We h ave a re a-so n ab le t im e re c o rd in g re q u irem en t an d e n c o u rag e e ve ryo n e w ith in o u r o rg an isa tio n to h ave a life o u ts id e o f law . We b e lie ve th a t if w e h ave h ap p y an d p o s it ive law ye rs an d s taff, th e n th is re su lts in a b e tte r w o rkp la c e an d b e tte r q u a lity o f w o rk p ro d u c e d . A lo t o f th e la rg e firm s s t ill h ave a m a jo r em p h as is o n re q u ire d b illin g s an d s tay in g la te in to th e n ig h t to m e e t th o se n e e d s. We c e r ta in ly h ave a h ig h p e r fo rm in g c u ltu re to m e e t th e n e e d s o f o u r c lie n ts, b u t m an ag em en t a t th e firm a re p ro ac tive in sh uffl in g w o rk w ith in o u r te am (an d w e a ll w o rk a s a te am ) so th a t w o rk is e ve n ly d is trib u te d an d e ve ryo n e s t ill le ave s a t a re a so n ab le h o u r to se e th e ir fam ilie s an d h ave a life o u ts id e o f w o rk . In ad d it io n , a s a b o u tiq u e law firm w e d e fin ite ly d o n ’t h ave a s m u c h o f a b u re au c ra tic p ro c e ss in re la t io n to c a re e r p ro g re ss io n fo r a so lic ito r ’s p a thw ay to p a r tn e rsh ip a s th e la rg e r law firm s. A fte r a tte n d in g Bo n d , I h ad a law d e g re e a t 20 ye a rs o f ag e an d w e n t s tra ig h t in to th e w o rkp la c e an d w as m ad e Pa r tn e r b e fo re I w as 30 .

We p ro v id e re a l o p p o r tu n it ie s fo r law ye rs w h o p e r fo rm w e ll to p ro g re ss q u ic k ly th ro u g h o u t th e s tru c tu re o f o u r fi rm .

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We a lso d o n ’t h ave th e b u re au c ra c y o f th e b ig law firm s in so fa r a s o u r g e n e ra l d e c is io n m ak in g , w h ic h m ake s u s n im b le an d ab le to b e in n o va tive a s an o rg an isa tio n o ve ra ll. O u r firm a lso d iffe rs to th e la rg e r law firm s, a s th e law ye rs re c e ive c lo se su p e rv is io n from p a r tn e rs an d su p e rv is in g law ye rs, b u t a lso h ave e xp o su re to c lie n ts an d c an se e th e va lu e o f th e ir w o rk b e in g im p lem en te d an d m ak in g g e n u in e d iffe re n c e s to c lie n ts from th e ir ve ry firs t d ay in o u r offi c e .

In o u r e xp e rie n c e , an d th e fe e d b ac k th a t w e h ave re c e ive d from ju n io r law ye rs c om in g th ro u g h o u r firm , is th a t w e p ro v id e a ve ry g o o d b a lan c e o f m e n to rsh ip , su p e rv is io n an d au to n om y to a llow law ye rs to se e h ow th e ir w o rk w ill im p ac t th e c lie n t ’s m atte r. In la rg e r law firm s g e n e ra lly, th e re is a te am o f ju n io r law ye rs se ve ra l law ye rs d ow n th e s tru c tu re , so th e y d o n o t h ave th e sam e le ve l o f re sp o n s ib ility o r in p u t a s ju n io r law ye rs a t o u r fi rm . A ll o f o u r law ye rs a re e n c o u rag e d to p a r t ic ip a te in c om m un ity an d c h a rity e ve n ts an d th e re is a la rg e em p h as is o n o u r firm d o in g g o o d in th e w o rld .

D o Yo u E n jo y D o in g W h a t Yo u D o ?I ab so lu te ly lo ve w h at I d o . Th e s taff a t o u r fi rm a re e n g ag e d in o u r p u rp o se an d th e g e n u in e d iffe re n c e th a t w e m ake to o u r c lie n ts’ b u s in e sse s an d live s. I d o g e t a lo t o f sa t is fa c t io n from th e fa c t th a t w h at o u r fi rm o ffe rs h a s b e e n take n u p ve ry su c c e ss fu lly in th e m ar-ke t, an d a s a te am w e sh a re in th e v ic to rie s th a t w e h ave . H ow e ve r, m y b ig g e st sa t is fa c t io n o ve r an d ab o ve th e re su lts th a t w e g e t fo r o u r c lie n ts is th e fa c t th a t w e g e n u in e ly h ave p e o p le in o u r o rg an -isa tio n th a t a re e n g ag e d in o u r fi rm ’s p u rp o se an d a re h ap p y an d d rive n to c om e to w o rk e ac h an d e ve ry d ay.

W h a t D o e s M y L i f e A s a F a m i ly L a w y e r L o o k L ik e ?

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Th is m ay n o t b e q u ite th e im ag e yo u h ave o f a fam ily law ye r – b u t th is is m y w o rld . W h ils t th is m ig h t so u n d u n g lam o ro u s – m ake n o m istake th a t m y w o rk in g d ays a re fi lle d w ith in te re st in g an d in trig u in g d isc u ss io n s w ith c lie n ts, h e a r tfe lt an d h o n e st c o n ve rsa tio n s ab o u t h ow to h e lp p a r t ie s m o ve fo rw a rd a fte r se p a ra tio n an d , o c c a s io n a lly th e traum atic an d d ram atic c ir-c um stan c e s w h e re d ru g s, d e a th an d fam ily v io le n c e a re m atte rs to b e d e a lt w ith . Th e p ra c tic a lit ie s o f m y w o rkd ay in vo lve m e e tin g an d sp e ak in g w ith c lie n ts ; d ra ft in g C o u r t d o c um en ts, le tte rs an d ag re em en ts ; a s w e ll a s a t-te n d in g m ed ia tio n s an d o c c a s io n a lly g o in g to C o u r t.

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W h e r e M y L o v e F o r F a m i ly L a w A l l B e g a n O n an o th e r c o n tin e n t, la s t c e n tu ry an d b e fo re I h ad tw o c h ild re n – th a t is th e sh o r t an sw e r. A t th e s ta r t o f m y le g a l c a re e r I h ad n o c le a r in d ic a tio n o f w h e re I w an te d to e n d u p b u t I d id h ave a p a ss io n fo r so c ia l ju s t ic e an d p e o p le . I w as fo r tu n a te th a t m y a r t ic le s o f c le rksh ip saw m e b e g in (an d rem a in ) in th e fam ily law d e p a r tm en t o f a la rg e n a tio n a l fi rm , th e re I s taye d fo r th e n e x t se ve n ye a rs, an d I p ro g re sse d to an A sso c ia te Pa r tn e r.

H ow e ve r, life is n e ve r lin e a r an d I to o k a s te p s id ew ays (ab o u t 11 ,000km s) an d m o ve d from D u rb an , So u th A fric a to th e G o ld C o ast, A u stra lia . I c o n tin u e d m y fam ily law tra je c to ry w o rk in g o n ly in th a t a re a an d b y th e t im e I re a c h e d m y p o st-adm iss io n e xp e rie n c e m ile s to n e o f te n ye a rs, I w as lo o k in g fo r som e th in g e lse to b ro ad e n m y sk ills . B o n d U n ive rs ity h ave an e xc e lle n t D isp u te R e so lu tio n C e n tre an d th a t is w h e re I u n d e r to o k m y tra in in g a s a m e d ia to r an d fam ily d isp u te re so lu tio n p ra c tit io n e r. R e a lis in g th a t m y w o rk a s a fam ily law ye r w as fa r m o re ab o u t h e lp in g p e o p le re ac h ag re em en t th an g e tt in g s tu c k in th e ir d iffe re n c e s – m ed ia tio n w as th e p e r fe c t fi t fo r m e .

W h y I W i l l N e v e r S t o p L o v in g F a m i ly L a w Fam ily law in te rse c ts w ith so m an y o th e r a re a s o f law , su c h a s su c c e ss io n an d e sta te law , tru sts, c om m e rc ia l law , c rim e , p e rso n a l in ju ry an d d om e stic v io le n c e - so th e re is a lw ays som e th in g to le a rn . B e in g u p -to -d a te w ith c h an g -e s in th e law is, h ow e ve r, e a s ie r o n m an y d ays th an m an ag in g th e h um an s in vo lve d in th e se m atte rs. In m y fam ily law p rac tic e I d o n ’t ju s t th in k o f th em a s c lie n ts, th e y a re p e o p le an d th is is an im p o r tan t p o in t to rem em b e r. Th e y a re vu ln e rab le , em o tio n a l, sc a re d an d an g ry ; th e y a re c au g h t in c o n flic t an d o fte n a t th e ir low e st p o in t. K n ow in g th a t th e y tru st yo u in th e ir m o st d iffi c u lt t im e is o fte n th e m o st h um b lin g p a r t o f th e w o rk th a t I d o . Th e p e o p le th a t yo u h e lp a re m em b e rs o f yo u r lo c a l c om m un ity, sc h o o lte ac h e rs, s tay a t h om e m um s (o r d ad s) d o in g th e ju g g le , trad ie s an d so le trad e rs – p e o p le w h o a re ju st tr y in g to g e t th ro u g h life w ith o u t b e in g fe e lin g to o m u c h h u r t an d p a in .

B u t I D o n ’t J u s t P r a c t i s e F a m i ly L a w ... . In m y e xp e rie n c e a s a fam ily law ye r o n e o f th e th in g s I s tru g g le w ith th e m o st is th a t in p riv a te p ra c tic e yo u a re s im p ly n o t ab le to h e lp a ll th e p e o p le a ll th e t im e – m o n e y (o r la c k o f it) p lay s a re a l p a r t an d som e p e o p le s im p ly c an n o t affo rd th e le g a l se rv ic e s th a t a re n e e d e d in th e ir som e tim e s c om p le x an d in vo lve d m atte rs. Fo r th is re a so n , I e n c o u rag e a ll law ye rs to g e t in vo lve d in p ro b o n o w o rk . I vo lu n te e r fo r th e lo c a l M y C om m un ity Le g a l C e n tre in R o b in a an d Wom en’s Le g a l S e rv ic e Q u e e n s lan d . I am a lso in vo lve d in th e lo c a l le g a l c om m un ity a s a c om m itte e m em b e r o n th e G o ld C o ast D is tric t Law A sso c ia t io n an d c o -o rd in a to r o f th e M en to rin g P ro g ram .

W h a t Yo u N e e d To K n o w I f Yo u W a n t To B e A F a m i ly L a w y e r If yo u w an t a life a s a fam ily law ye r yo u n e e d to m ake su re th a t yo u re a lise yo u r sk ills an d e xp e r t ise a re h e lp in g yo u r c lie n ts w ith th e ir le g a l m atte rs. Yo u a re n o t th e ir c o u n se llo r, yo u a re n o t th e ir b e st fr ie n d an d yo u a re n o t th e ir th e rap is t. Th is is an im p o r tan t d is t in c tio n to e n su re th a t yo u d o n ’t c a rry th e ir b u rd e n s. M ak in g su re yo u h ave g o o d su p p o r t, b o th in yo u r offi c e an d w ith o th e r c o lle ag u e s in th e p ro fe ss io n is , in m y o p in io n , c e n tra l to b e in g ab le to c o n tin u e th is w o rk w e ll fo r an y e x te n d e d p e rio d o f t im e .

W h y Yo u S h o u ld C o n s id e r F a m i ly L a w N o t m an y p e o p le in so c ie ty a re in vo lve d in c om m e rc ia l lit ig a tio n , (fo r tu n a te ly ) few p e o p le w ill c ro ss p a th s w ith c rim in a l law , b u t fam ily m atte rs - th a t is an a re a m o st p e o p le d e a l w ith . In A u stra lia o n e in th re e re la t io n sh ip s e n d in se p a ra tio n , an d w h ils t th a t n um b e r m ay b e an u n c om fo r tab le s ta t is t ic o f o u r so c ie ty, it a lso sh ow s h ow m an y p e o p le yo u m ay b e ab le to h e lp if yo u a re a fam ily law ye r.

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H e llo ! M y n am e is M ic h ae l B idw e ll an d I am an o p e n ly g ay so lic ito r a t H e rb e r t Sm ith F re e h ills . M y p ra c tic e a re a is e n v iro nm en t an d p lan n in g w h ic h is a ve ry b ro ad ju risd ic t io n w ith ad v ic e an d lit ig a tio n w o rk , b u t th a t ’s n o t w h at I am h e re to ta lk to yo u ab o u t.

I am th e Ed ito r in C h ie f o f Th e Le g a l Fo re c a st (T LF ) an d I am a lso a N a tio n a l D ire c to r an d Vic e P re s id e n t Q LD o f P rid e in Law (P IL ). T LF a im s to ad van c e le g a l p ra c tic e th ro u g h te c h n o lo g y an d in n o va tio n a s a n o t-fo r-p ro fit ru n b y e a rly c a re e r p ro fe ss io n a ls p a ss io n a te ab o u t d is ru p tive th in k in g an d a c c e ss to ju st ic e . P IL is th e firs t an d o n ly LG BT IQ + law a sso c ia t io n in A u stra lia se e k in g to in c re a se v is ib ility o f th e c om m un ity, p lu s p ro v id e p ro fe ss io n a l n e tw o rk in g an d ad vo c ac y in th e law .

Pe o p le o fte n a sk m e if I e ve r s le e p , o r h ow d o I fi t it a ll in ? Th e re is th e trad it io n a l c o n c e p t o f ‘w o rk-life b a lan c e ’ b u t I d o n o t th in k th a t is re a lly ap p ro p ria te an ym o re . I th in k yo u sh o u ld c re a te an d d e fin e a c o n c e p t th a t w o rks fo r yo u . Fo r m e , I v iew t im e a s o u r m o st p re c io u s g ift so I tr y to fo c u s m y t im e o n th e th in g s th a t m atte r in m y life – w o rk in g in an in c lu s ive an d c h a lle n g in g e n v iro nm en t, su p p o r tin g n o t-fo r-p ro fits, p e r fo rm in g p ro b o n o le g a l w o rk , an d o f c o u rse h av in g lo ts o f fu n su rro u n d e d b y th e p e o p le w h o su p p o r t an d lo ve m e . I th in k yo u c an h ave it a ll, ju s t n o t a t th e sam e t im e . Th a t m e an s it is ab o u t fin d in g p e o p le in e ve ry a sp e c t o f yo u r life w h o w ill u n d e rs tan d an d su p p o r t yo u w h e n yo u r t im e m u st b e d e d ic a te d to o n e p a r t fo r som e t im e . I am ve ry fo r tu n a te to w o rk in a sm a ll te am w h e re a ll p a r ts o f o u r live s a re va lu e d , an d w e u n d e rstan d w h e n an o th e r p a r t re q u ire s som e a tte n tio n .

So h ow d o yo u g e t in vo lve d w ith n o t-fo r-p ro fits? E a sy ! R e ac h o u t to th em an d sh a re w h y yo u a re p a ss io n a te ab o u t w h at th e y d o . Tru st m e , vo lu n te e rin g yo u r t im e fo r a n o t-fo r-p ro fit m e an s th e o n ly p aym en t m o st g e n e ra lly re c e ive is a ‘th an k yo u ’ so it is im p o r tan t fo r th em to h e a r it ! A s s tu d e n ts, yo u a re som e tim e s m o re ava ilab le w ith t im e an d in n o va tive a s th e fu tu re o f o u r p ro fe ss io n . We n e e d yo u to p u t yo u r h an d s u p an d g e t in vo lve d to ke e p u s p u sh in g fo rw a rd in ste ad o f b e c om in g s tag n an t. I w o u ld su g g e st a p h o n e c a ll o r o ffe rin g to m e e t th e ir c om m itte e o ve r a c o ffe e ra th e r th an a lo n g em a il b e c au se p e o p le like to p u t a fa c e to a n am e .

A s yo u c o n tin u e yo u r s tu d ie s in law an d e ve n tu a lly b e c om e a law ye r, I h o p e yo u re a lise yo u r p o te n tia l to ad vo c a te fo r th o se in o u r c om m un ity w h o n e e d it m o st. Yo u w ill b e c om e p a r t o f a p ro fe ss io n th a t c an h ave a la s t in g im p ac t o n c u rre n t an d fu tu re g e n e ra tio n s. Yo u le a rn so m an y im p o r tan t sk ills b y vo lu n te e rin g yo u r t im e an d re se a rc h sh ow s th a t it im p ro ve s m en ta l h e a lth b e c au se yo u fe e l like yo u h ave a p u rp o se . P le a se fe e l fre e to re ac h o u t if yo u h ave an y q u e stio n s. I w ish yo u a ll th e b e st.

NOT FOR PROFITS

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B y M ic h a e l B id w e l l

In 2016 , I g rad u a te d from Bo n d w ith a B ac h e lo r o f Law s an d s ta r te d m y c a re e r in th e D e p a r tm en t o f th e P rim e M in is te r an d C ab in e t ’s (PM &C ) g rad u a te p ro g ram .

I sp e n t tw o ye a rs m o v in g a ro u n d th e D e p a r tm en t an d g a in in g e xp o su re to d iffe re n t p ro g ram s an d p o lic ie s. M y w o rk w as va rie d an d in c lu d e d o rg an is in g m e e tin g s w ith S ta te an d C om m o nw e a lth D e p a r tm en ts, d e ve lo p in g p o l-ic y p ro p o sa ls fo r th e P rim e M in is te r an d o th e r M in is te rs, a sh o r t s t in t a s a D e p a r tm en t L ia iso n O ffi c e r in Pa rliam en t H o u se an d m an ag in g c o n tra c ts w ith G o ve rnm en t se rv ic e p ro v id e rs. B e in g a PM &C g rad m e an t th a t in te re st in g , c om p le x an d to p ic a l p o lic y c h a lle n g e s c am e ac ro ss m y d e sk .

Th e h ig h lig h t w as w o rk in g in In d ig e n o u s affa irs d u rin g a re g io n a l p la c em en t in K a th e rin e an d a se c o n dm en t to L ife lin e A u stra lia . I h ave a lw ays b e e n p ass io n a te ab o u t A b o rig in a l an d To rre s S tra it Is lan d e r c u ltu re s. W h ile I w as a t Bo n d , I p a r t ic ip a te d in a N a tive T it le in te rn sh ip an d so -c ia l ju s t ic e trip s to A b e rg ow rie an d Ku n u n u rra th ro u g h th e A u ro ra P ro g ram , Bo n d In d ig e n o u s Aw are n e ss So c ie ty an d th e S tu d e n t Ph ilan th ro p y So c ie ty. It w as a p riv ile g e to le a rn ab o u t c u ltu re an d lis te n to p e o p le ’s u n iq u e s to -rie s th ro u g h th e se e xp e rie n c e s.

So w h e n m y c a re e r p re se n te d an o p p o r tu n ity to c o n tin -u e o n th is p a th , I em b rac e d it . Fo r th e p a st tw o ye a rs I h ave b e e n w o rk in g in PM &C ’s In d ig e n o u s Affa irs g ro u p (n ow th e N a tio n a l In d ig e n o u s A u stra lian s’ A g e n c y) o n a p ro g ram th a t o p e ra te s in rem o te A u stra lia . I re c e n tly re tu rn e d from a trip to M o rn in g to n Is lan d in th e G u lf o f C a rp e n ta ria , a s p a r t o f a yo u th e n g ag em en t p ro je c t.

I b e lie ve th a t m y ro le a s a p u b lic se rvan t is to tr y an d g e t th e m o st o u t o f a p ro g ram o r p o lic y w ith in th e p a ram e -te rs se t b y G o ve rnm en t. It ’s ab o u t b e in g p ro ac tive , a c t io n o rie n ta te d , d raw in g o n e v id e n c e an d m e an in g fu l c o n su l-ta tio n to h e lp a p ro g ram o r p o lic y re ac h its p o te n tia l an d m ake a p o s it ive im p ac t.

A lth o u g h I h ave w o rke d in n o n -le g a l ro le s, I’m c o n stan tly th in k in g an d a c tin g like a law g rad u a te . I u se th e n e g o tia -t io n an d m ed ia tio n sk ills I g a in e d from Bo n d to m o d e ra te m e e tin g s w ith p e o p le th a t h ave d ive rse p e rsp e c tive s. B e in g ab le to th in k o b je c tive ly is e sse n tia l in h o n o u rin g th e A u stra lian Pu b lic S e rv ic e ’s c o d e o f im p a r tia lity. O n e o f m y firs t law le c tu re rs to ld u s th a t b e in g a law ye r is ab o u t b e in g ab le to s im p lify c om p le x in fo rm atio n . It tu rn s o u t th a t th is sk ill, c om b in e d w ith c rit ic a l th in k in g an d b e in g ab le to p re se n t a lo g ic a l ye t p e rsu as ive a rg um en t is a lso v ita l w h e n b rie fin g b u sy e xe c u tive s an d M in is te rs.

A fte r fo u r e xc it in g ye a rs in p o lic y an d p ro g ram a re a s, I am d iv in g b ac k in to th e law . I h ave ju st s ta r te d a se c o n dm en t in an o th e r D e p a r tm en t ’s le g a l te am . I’m n o t su re w h at is n e x t. M ayb e I w ill c o n tin u e to w o rk o n p ro g ram s o r lo o k in to le g a l p o lic y? M ayb e I’ll w o rk a s a G o ve rnm en t law -ye r? O r m ayb e I w ill e xp lo re c a re e rs in c om m un ity le g a l c e n tre s o r n o t-fo r p ro fits? W h at I d o kn ow is th a t th e re a re p le n ty o f e xc it in g c a re e r o p p o r tu n it ie s an d I w ill c o n tin u e to b e em p ow e re d b y th e sk ills an d e xp e rie n c e s I g a in e d a t Bo n d .

MINISTRY OF PRIMEMINISTER & CABINET

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B y E l le n S c o b ie

E l le n o n a w o r k t r ip t o A l i c e S p r in g s v i s i t in g r e m o t e c o m m u n i t ie s .

M y firs t em p lo ym en t in th e law , a lth o u g h n o t ye t adm itte d , w as a s th e a sso c ia te to Ju d g e M arg a re t M cM u rd o o n th e D is tric t C o u r t (h e r H o n o u r w as m ad e P re s id e n t o f th e C o u r t o f A p p e a l la te r th a t ye a r). I w as w ith th e Ju d g e fo r 18 m o n th s an d le ft th a t ro le a fte r b e in g adm itte d to th e B a r in M a rc h 1998 .

O b se rv in g m atte rs in C o u r t, a s an A sso c ia te , w as an e xc e p tio n a l le a rn in g e xp e rie n c e . It a llow ed m e to o b se rve b a rris te rs (an d o c c a s io n a lly so lic ito rs) c o n d u c t tr ia ls , se n te n c e s an d o th e r ap p lic a tio n s. A s an u n in vo lve d p a r ty I saw w h at ad vo c ac y te c h n iq u e s w e re e ffe c tive in p e rsu ad in g th e C o u r t o r th e ju ry tow ard s a p a r t ic u la r o u tc om e – w h e th -e r th a t o u tc om e b e an a c q u itta l b e fo re a ju ry (in a c rim in a l tr ia l) o r a favo u rab le o rd e r (in a c iv il tr ia l o r in te rlo c u to ry ap p lic a tio n s). I s tre ss th a t it is n o t th e c a se th a t b e in g an a sso c ia te is a n e c e ssa ry p re re q u is ite to a c a re e r a t th e B a r. W h at is c rit ic a l is g a in in g e xp e rie n c e o f th e C o u r t an d its p ro c e sse s. A s C o u r ts o rd in a rily c o n d u c t th e ir b u s in e ss in p u b lic , a s tu d e n t m ay o b se rve c a se s in th e a re a th e y in te n d to p ra c tic e . W h ils t s tu d y in g , m o o ts a re in va lu ab le tra in -in g to o ls. Th e Ba r a im s to b e in c lu s ive an d th e re is n o s in g le p a th to a su c c e ss fu l c a re e r. B y e xam p le , m y c o lle ag u e s a t th e C rim in a l B a r h ave g a in e d th e ir e xp e rie n c e th ro u g h em p lo ym en t a t th e C om m o nw e a lth D PP, th e Q u e e n s lan d D PP, a t Le g a l A id o r a s so lic ito rs a t p riv a te firm s. It is th e g a in in g o f e xp e rie n c e , from w h ate ve r q u a r te r, th a t is th e g re a te st a sse t to a ju n io r b a rris te r.

I re c e ive d m y firs t b rie f th e d ay a fte r m y adm iss io n . It w as a b a il ap p lic a tio n fo r a yo u n g w om an to b e h e a rd in th e Su p rem e C o u r t im m in e n tly (I th in k ju st th e n e x t d ay ). Th a t I w as b rie fe d so c lo se in t im e to th e h e a rin g w as typ ic a l o f a ju n io r b a rris te r ’s p ra c tic e (p a r t ic u la rly if th a t b a rris te r h ad am b it io n s to p ra c tic e in c rim e ). I re c a ll th a t t im e a s b e in g c h a rac te rise d b y p o te n t s ile n c e s in m y c h am b e rs w h e n m y p h o n e w o u ld fa il to r in g an d th e n g re a t flu rrie s o f a c t iv ity a s m an y b rie fs se em ed to a rrive a t o n c e . A lth o u g h m an y th in g s h ave c h an g e d s in c e I w as firs t c a lle d to th e B a r, th a t e xp e rie n c e se em s to b e c om m o n to n ew ly adm itte d b a rris te rs e ve n n ow .

I w as fo r tu n a te to b e o ffe re d c h am b e rs o n Le ve l 13 o f th e In n s o f C o u r t in Ju n e 1998 . A lth o u g h I w as s ig n ific an tly yo u n g e r th an m y c h am b e r c o lle ag u e s, th e y w e re w e lc om in g an d in stru c tive . Th e p ro fe ss io n a l an d p e rso n a l b e n e fit th a t flow s from b e in g in a c h am b e r g ro u p is , in m y o p in io n , a g re a t a sse t to an y p ra c tic e . M y c h am b e r c o lle ag u e s a re so u n d in g b o a rd s fo r a rg um en ts in te n d e d to b e m ad e an d tria l ta c t ic s in te n d e d to b e ad van c e d . Th e y w ill c o n -g ra tu la te a v ic to ry an d c om m ise ra te a lo ss. It is yo u r c h am b e rs an d o th e r c o lle ag u e s a t th e B a r w h o se rve to tem p e r th e e ffe c ts o f w h at w o u ld o th e rw ise b e a so lita ry e n d e avo u r.

A lth o u g h m y p rac tic e w as in it ia lly q u ite g e n e ra l, fo r th e p a st d e c ad e I h ave sp e c ia lise d in c rim e . A s I h ave b e c om e m o re e xp e rie n c e d th e c a se s h ave b e c om e m o re c om p le x an d th e s take s h ig h e r fo r th e p e rso n c h a rg e d . I h ave a lw ays fo u n d sa tis fa c t io n in a p ro p e rly c ra fte d ju ry ad d re ss th a t h um an ise s d e fe n d an ts c h a rg e d w ith se rio u s c rim in a l o ffe n c e s. It is p ro fe s-s io n a lly rew a rd in g to d is t il c om p le x fa c ts in to a n a rra tive th a t is m o re re ad ily u n d e rsto o d b y a ju ro r. Th is m ay b e th e e sse n c e o f an ad vo c a te ’s ta sk , to e xp re ss a c a se b e fo re a tr ib u n a l in its b e st fo rm an d it is th e p e r fo rm an c e o f th is ta sk th a t I s t ill e n jo y.

BARRISTER

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W O R K IN G A S A .. .

B y A n d r e w H o a r e

I fo u n d m y p ass io n fo r c rim in a l law w h ile w o rk in g a s a Ju d g e ’s A sso c ia te in th e Su p rem e C o u r t o f Q u e e n s lan d . I h ad n e ve r b e fo re c o n s id e re d b e c om in g a c rim in a l law ye r, u n til I w itn e sse d th e a r tfu l ad vo c ac y, fa sc in a tin g h um an s to rie s, an d in sp irin g ju risp ru d e n c e in a c t io n . Th e ro le o f Ju d g e ’s A sso c ia te is a w o n d e r fu l jo b , p a r t ic u la rly fo r th o se in te re ste d in ad vo c ac y. It is a p riv ile g e to w o rk so c lo se ly w ith a Ju d g e an d to h ave th e o p p o r tu n ity to le a rn from th em . I le a rn t so m u c h from m y Ju d g e , w h o w as an e xc e lle n t m en to r, an d g e n e ra lly th ro u g h o sm o s is in th e c o u r t e n v iro nm en t.

Th e A sso c ia te is an offi c e r o f th e c o u r t an d is re sp o n s ib le fo r a ran g e o f ta sks b o th in an d o u t o f C o u r t. In C o u r t, th e A sso c ia te is th e p rim a ry re c o rd -ke e p e r (a s id e from th e tran sc rip t) an d is re sp o n s ib le fo r m an ag in g e xh ib its, e n d o rs in g th e fi le s w ith th e C o u r t ’s o rd e rs, an d e n g ag in g in p u b lic sp e ak in g . Th e sp e ak in g ro le o f th e A sso c ia te is a t th e fo re in c rim in a l m atte rs an d in c lu d e s em p an e llin g th e ju ry fo r tr ia ls an d a rra ig n in g th e a c c u se d . Th e in -C o u r t w o rk a lso p ro v id e s a g re a t o p p o r tu n ity to o b se rve th e m o st sk ilfu l ad vo c a te s, in c lu d in g h ig h ly e xp e rie n c e d Q C s (Q u e e n s C o u n se l) an d SC s (Se n io r C o u n se l), th ro u g h to th o se ad vo c a te s yo u w o u ld n o t w ish to em u la te . O u ts id e o f c o u r t th e A sso c ia te p ro o fre ad s ju d gm en ts an d tran sc rip ts, m an ag e s c o u r t fi le s, lia ise s w ith th e R e g is try, p a r t ie s, se c u rity, an d o th e r s take h o ld e rs, an d g e n e ra lly a ss is ts h is/h e r Ju d g e .

I e n c o u rag e yo u to c o n s id e r ap p ly in g fo r an A sso c ia te sh ip . A p p lic a tio n s u su a lly o p e n e ac h Jan u a ry fo r c om m en c e -m en t in th e fo llow in g ye a r. I w o u ld re c om m en d yo u re ad th e b io g rap h ie s o f th e Ju d g e s o n th e Su p rem e C o u r t L ib ra ry w e b s ite so yo u c an w rite yo u r ap p lic a tio n s w ith th e p a r t ic u la r Ju d g e ’s in te re sts an d p ra c tic e a re a s in m in d .

Fo llow in g m y A sso c ia te sh ip , I w as fo r tu n a te to se c u re a p o s it io n a t Le g a l A id Q u e e n s lan d (LAQ ). I s ta r te d a s a L it i-g a tio n Su p p o r t O ffi c e r, a ro le w h ic h p ro v id e s adm in is tra t ive a ss is tan c e to LAQ ’s law ye rs, b e fo re b e in g p rom o te d to a G rad u a te C rim in a l Law ye r a fte r m y adm iss io n to th e le g a l p ro fe ss io n .

M y w o rk a s a c rim in a l law ye r is b o th c h a lle n g in g an d sa tis fy in g . A t LAQ w e a ss is t th e m o st d isad van tag e d p e o p le in so c ie ty w ith th e ir le g a l m atte rs. O u r c lie n ts a re fin an c ia lly d isad van tag e d an d o fte n p re se n t w ith m en ta l h e a lth issu e s, e xp e rie n c e s o f traum a o r ab u se , an d d ru g an d /o r a lc o h o l ad d ic t io n s. M y w o rk h a s a v is-ib le im p ac t o n th e live s o f th e se p e o p le an d I fe e l p riv ile g e d to a ss is t th em w ith th e ir c rim in a l law m atte rs.

A typ ic a l w o rkd ay fo r m e in vo lve s b a lan c in g m an ag em en t o f m y c lie n t fi le s w ith c o u r t ap p e a ran c e s o n a ran g e o f m atte rs, su c h a s m en tio n s, se n te n c e s, an d b a il ap p lic a tio n s. F ile m an ag em en t e n -c om p asse s p ro v id in g le g a l ad v ic e to c lie n ts d u rin g c o n fe re n c e s, a sse ss in g th e s tre n g th o f th e e v id e n c e , w rit in g su bm iss io n s to n e g o tia te w ith th e P ro se c u tio n , c o n d u c tin g le g a l re se a rc h – p a r-t ic u la rly o f c a se law , an d b rie fin g c o u n se l w h e re n e c e ssa ry. I re a l-ly e n jo y th e d yn am ism o f m y w o rk ; e ve ry d ay is som e th in g n ew . M y ad v ic e is to g a in p ra c tic a l e xp e rie n c e in a va rie ty o f a re a s o f law a s th is w ill h e lp yo u id e n tify yo u r in te re sts. Th e re su lts m ay su rp rise yo u , a s th e y d id fo r m e . U lt im ate ly, w h at is im p o r tan t is th a t yo u e n jo y yo u r w o rk an d fin d w h e re yo u b e lo n g .

JUDGE’S ASSOCIATE

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W O R K IN G A S A .. .

B y H o l l i E d w a r d s

Ac ad em ic sa la rie s a re low e r th an sa la rie s fo r ju d g e s an d in th e law firm s. Bu t w o rk in g a s an a c ad em ic yo u a re g ive n n um e ro u s o p p o r tu n it ie s to m ake an im p ac t o n yo u r ow n te rm s. M o st o b v io u s ly, it is e x-trem e ly sa tis fy in g to se e th e su c c e ss o f s tu d e n ts w ith w h om yo u h ave w o rke d . Bu t o u r re se a rc h c an a lso h ave an im p ac t, fo r e xam p le in law re fo rm w o rk an d in in d iv id u a l c a se s in yo u r a re a s o f in te re st.

E ve ryo n e h a s d iffe re n t p rio rit ie s in life , b u t if yo u a re ke e n to n e ve r s to p le a rn in g , if yo u a re se lf-m o tiva te d (an d n o t p rim a rily d rive n b y m o n e y), if yo u w an t a c h an c e to h e lp im p ro ve th e law an d if yo u e n jo y h av-in g th e fre e d om to c h o o se to w h at yo u d e vo te yo u r e n e rg y, an a c ad em ic c a re e r m ay b e rig h t fo r yo u .

B o n d U n iv e r s i t y P r o f e s s o r D a n S v a n t e s s o n w a s n a m e d A u s t r a l i a ’s b e s t t e c h n o lo g y la w a c a d e m ic in 2 0 1 9 .

Fo r an yo n e w h o is ke e n to h ave c o n tro l o ve r w h at yo u w o rk o n , I c an n o t im ag in e a b e tte r c a re e r c h o ic e th an a c ad em ia . I h ap p e n to b e in te re ste d in in te rn e t-re la te d c ro ss-b o rd e r le g a l is su e s an d th e re fo re I am re se a rc h in g th a t to p ic . Bu t if I w ake u p tom o rrow w ith a b u rn in g p a ss io n fo r th e issu e s c o ve re d in Ta sm an ia ’s La n d U se P la n n in g a n d Ap p ro va ls Ac t 1993 , I am fre e to p u rsu e th a t to p ic in ste ad , o r a s w e ll. Th a t so r t o f fre e d om is, I th in k , u n iq u e to th e w o rk e n v iro nm en t a t a u n ive rs ity.

W ith th is fre e d om an d c o n tro l c om e s a n e e d to b e se lf-m o -tiva te d . Fu r th e rm o re , c h an g in g th e to p ic s o n w h ic h yo u te ac h m ay o f c o u rse n o t b e q u ite a s e a s ily d o n e a s c h an g -in g yo u r re se a rc h fo c u s. Bu t w h e n it c om e s to te ac h in g , an d in d e e d yo u r adm in is tra t ive se rv ic e c o n trib u tio n (w h ic h c an b e se e n a s th e trad it io n a l th ird p illa r o f an a c ad em ic ’s w o rk d u tie s), yo u a re a lso g ive n g re a te r fre e d om an d c o n tro l th an c a te re d fo r in m o st o th e r jo b s. Th is is im p o r tan t g ive n th e g re a t b e n e fits th a t c an b e g a in e d from syn e rg ie s b e tw e e n re se a rc h an d te ac h in g .

A n ad d it io n a l b e n e fit o f an a c ad em ic c a re e r is th e c om -p a ra tive ly g re a te r p o r tab ility. D e p e n d in g o n yo u r a re a (s) o f sp e c ia lisa t io n , it c an b e q u ite e a sy to te ac h an d d o re se a rc h in o th e r c o u n trie s, fo r sh o r te r o r lo n g e r p e rio d s, o r in d e e d p e rm an e n tly. A c ad em ic w o rk a lso le n d s itse lf to va rio u s fo rm s o f n a tio n a l an d in te rn a tio n a l c o llab o ra tio n s, su c h a s c o -au th o rin g b o o ks an d jo u rn a l a r t ic le s o r o rg an is in g c o n -fe re n c e s. Th is c an b e ve ry rew a rd in g a s yo u s ta r t fe e lin g p a r t o f an in te rn a tio n a l c om m un ity.

ACADEMIA

60.


B y D a n S v a n t e s s o n

H o w D id Yo u D e c id e W h a t Yo u W a n t e d To D o ? D o n’t s tre ss if yo u a re s t ill w o rk in g o u t w h at typ e o f law is fo r yo u – som e tim e s yo u d o n ’t kn ow u n til yo u tr y it . W h e n I s ta r te d m y law d e g re e I w asn ’t to o su re o n w h at a re a o f p ra c tic e I w o u ld e n d u p in , b u t I w as c e r ta in it w o u ld n ’t b e fam ily o r c rim in a l law . Fa st fo rw a rd a few ye a rs w h e n I s tu d ie d c rim in a l law an d d e c id e d it w as a ll I w an te d to d o m o v in g fo rw a rd . I n ow am a D ire c to r a t Po tts Law ye rs, w o rk in g e xc lu s ive ly in c rim in a l law an d d om e stic v io le n c e law .

H o w D id Yo u G e t I n t o P r a c t i c e ? In m y fin a l ye a rs o f u n ive rs ity, I w as lu c ky e n o u g h to se c u re som e w o rk e xp e rie n c e in a sm a ll g e n e ra l p ra c tic e in th e c o u n try tow n w h e re I g rew u p . Th a t e xp e rie n c e h e lp e d im m en se ly – w h ile I d id n ’t g e t m u c h e xp o su re to m y c h o se n p ra c tic e a re a , I le a rn t h ow a firm o p e ra te s, h ow to sp e ak w ith c lie n ts an d fin a lly p u t som e o f th a t th e o ry I’d le a rn t in to p ra c tic e . I a lso a tte n d e d n um e ro u s u n ive rs ity n e tw o rk in g e ve n ts an d g o t to m e e t som e G o ld C o ast p ra c tit io n e rs, in c lu d in g m y fu tu re em p lo ye rs. It w as th ro u g h th o se n e tw o rk in g o p p o r tu n it ie s th a t I se c u re d w o rk e xp e rie n c e an d la te r a g rad u a te p o s it io n a t m y d re am jo b .

W h a t I s I t L i k e W o r k in g in C r im in a l L a w ? C rim in a l law isn ’t fo r e ve ryo n e , b u t I lo ve it . I am a p e o p le p e rso n an d g e tt in g to w o rk w ith a va rie ty o f p e o p le , from a ll w a lks o f life , m ake s e ve ry d ay in te re st in g . It is a re a l p riv ile g e to b e ab le to a ss is t c lie n ts th ro u g h w h at is o fte n th e m o st s tre ss fu l t im e o f th e ir life an d th e g o o d d ays d e fin ite ly o u tw e ig h th e to u g h o n e s. A s w ith a ll jo b s, th e re a re th e p ro s an d th e c o n s. G e tt in g a p h o n e c a ll a t 3am isn ’t a lw ays fu n , b u t kn ow in g th a t yo u w e re th e re to h e lp w h e n som eo n e re a lly n e e d e d ad v ic e m ake s it w o r thw h ile .

O u r ‘typ ic a l d ay ’ c an b e ra th e r u n p re d ic tab le an d o fte n in vo lve s h av in g to th in k o n yo u r fe e t, p rio rit is in g an d re -jig g in g yo u r d ay o r w e e k a t a m om en t ’s n o tic e . G e n e ra lly, o u r ro le in vo lve s a tte n d in g C o u r t (a t le a st a few d ays e ac h w e e k), lia is in g w ith th e P ro se c u tio n , d ra ft in g su bm iss io n s (w h e th e r it b e a s p a r t o f n e g o tia t io n s o r c o u r t ad vo c ac y ), w o rk in g w ith b a rris te rs o n th e m o re c om p le x m atte rs an d h e lp in g yo u r c lie n t n av ig a te th ro u g h th e c rim in a l ju s t ic e sy stem . C rim in a l law isn ’t a lw ays fig h tin g c h a rg e s a s th e m o v ie s su g g e st. M an y t im e s, it is ab o u t e n su rin g a fa ir an d ju st o u tc om e fo r yo u r c lie n t. We d o n ’t ju s t d e fe n d c h a rg e s ; w e a lso w o rk w ith c lie n ts to id e n tify th e p ro b lem s th a t le d to th e ir o ffe n d in g an d e n su re th e y g e t a ss is tan c e inad d re ss in g th o se issu e s, in th e h o p e th e y d o n ’t fin d th em se lve s in tro u b le ag a in .

T ip s F o r T h o s e I n t e r e s t e d in C r im in a l L a w ?N e tw o rk an d g o to C o u r t. O b se rve a s m u c h ad vo c ac y a s yo u c an . B e c om e a fam ilia r fa c e a t th e C o u r ts an d d o n ’t ju s t lim it yo u r jo b ap p lic a tio n s to c rim in a l d e fe n c e firm s o r th e P ro se c u tio n , ap p ly fo r a Ju d g e ’s A sso c ia te p o s i-t io n – it w ill m ake yo u a b e tte r ad vo c a te .

CRIMINAL LAW

61.


B y E r in M i t c h e l l

H o w I C a m e To W o r k I n T h e A P SD u rin g m y t im e a t Bo n d , I a lw ays th o u g h t I’d fo llow w h at som e m ig h t c a ll th e “trad it io n a l” p a th – lan d a c le rksh ip a t a m id o r to p -tie r fi rm , tu rn th a t in to a g rad u a te ro le , m ayb e m o ve in -h o u se – I n e ve r tru ly c o n s id e re d th e m e rits o f an a lte rn a tive c a re e r p a th . I sp e n t a few ye a rs p ra c tic in g a s a law ye r, b u t e ve n tu a lly re a lise d it w asn ’t fo r m e . Tw o ye a rs a fte r tak in g a p o lic y ro le in th e A u stra lian Pu b lic S e rv ic e , I c an h o n e stly say th a t th e A PS is an e xc e lle n t c a re e r o p tio n fo r th o se w h o m ay n o t b e so ld o n p ra c tic in g law .

W h a t D o e s T h e J o b I n v o lv e ?I’m c u rre n tly w o rk in g a t Tre a su ry a s p a r t o f its F in an c ia l S e rv ic e s R e fo rm Ta skfo rc e . Th e Ta skfo rc e h a s re sp o n s ib ility fo r im p lem en tin g th e re c om m en d atio n s o f th e B an k in g Ro ya l C om m iss io n . P rio r to th a t I w as w o rk in g a t th e D e p a r tm en t o f C om m un ic a tio n s an d th e A r ts o n m ed ia p o lic y issu e s.

Po lic y d e ve lo pm en t (e sp e c ia lly fo r h ig h ly p o lit ic a l is su e s) is a lw ays an e xc it in g an d c h a lle n g in g p ro p o s it io n . Po lic y offi c e rs a re e xp e c te d to a ss is t w ith p o lic y d e ve lo pm en t, ad v ise th e G o ve rnm en t o n d iffe re n t im p lem en ta tio n ap p ro ac h e s, lia ise w ith s take h o ld e rs, d e ve lo p th e B ill an d E xp lan a to ry M em o ran d a , an d th e n (o n c e th a t ’s a ll d o n e ) a c tu a lly im p lem en t th e p o lic y. Yo u th e n h ave th e m o re ad -h o c w o rk , su c h a s w h e n yo u n e e d to p ro v id e u rg e n t ad v ic e to th e G o ve rnm en t o n issu e s w h ic h h ave a rise n .

F a v o u r i t e P a r t O f T h e J o bPo lic y d e ve lo pm en t is ju s t like b e in g a law ye r – yo u ’re g ive n a p ro b lem to so lve , yo u n e e d to ad v ise yo u r c lie n t (th e G o ve rnm en t in th is c a se ), an d yo u g e t p le n ty o f v a rie ty in th e w o rk yo u d o . It ’s a lso q u ite a th rill (an d e q u a lly n e rve -w rac k in g ) to se e th e P rim e M in is te r an d o th e r M in is te rs in th e m ed ia u s in g th e w o rd s yo u d ra fte d .

W h a t I s T h e M o s t C h a l le n g in g P a r t O f T h e J o b ?Yo u ’ve g o t to e xp e c t th e u n e xp e c te d in th e A PS . E xp e c tin g a q u ie t d ay - a m a jo r n ew s s to ry b re aks an d th e M in -is te r n e e d s an u rg e n t b rie fin g . Yo u r b o ss is a tte n d in g an u rg e n t m e e tin g w ith s take h o ld e rs w h o a re n ’t h ap p y w ith a p a r t ic u la r a sp e c t o f th e p o lic y - w h at a re yo u g o in g to say in re sp o n se to an y c o n c e rn s?

T ip s F o r W o r k in g I n T h i s A r e a ?M y m a in p ie c e o f ad v ic e w o u ld b e to u se th e sk ills yo u ’ve le a rn e d a s p a r t o f yo u r d e g re e . Ju st b e c au se yo u ’re n o t a c t in g in a le g a l ro le d o e sn ’t m e an yo u c an ’t u se th e sam e sk ills . In an y jo b , th e ab ility to w rite c le a rly an d c o n c ise ly c an n o t b e o ve rs ta te d . I a lso c an ’t te ll yo u h ow m an y t im e s m y law d e g re e h a s c om e in u se fu l w h e n som eo n e a sks yo u to e xp la in an o b sc u re p ro v is io n in th e C o rp o ra tio n s Ac t.

AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC SERVICE

62.

W O R K IN G IN T H E .. . B y N ic h o la s C o n d o u r i s

L ike m an y u n d e rg rad u a te law s tu d e n ts, I fo u n d th e q u e stio n o f w h at I w an te d to d o w ith th e re st o f m y life b e fo re g rad u a tin g from Bo n d a t th e rip e o ld ag e o f 20 d iffi c u lt to an sw e r.

W h ile w o rk in g th ro u g h m y Bac h e lo r o f Law s, a s a s in g le -d e g re e s tu d e n t I w as sp o ile d fo r e le c t ive s. Pe ru s in g th e lo n g lis t o f su b je c t o ffe rin g s o n e sem e ste r, I se tt le d o n P ro fe sso r M ic h e lle M a rkh am ’s P rin c ip le s o f Taxa tio n Law , an d I w as h o o ke d . S in c e g rad u a tin g from Bo n d in 2015 I h ave w o rke d in b o u tiq u e an d n a tio n a l law firm s, sp e c ia l-is in g in ta x ad v ic e an d d isp u te s, an d I h ave n ’t lo o ke d b ac k .

A c a re e r in ta x is , c o n tra ry to p o p u la r b e lie f, m o re th an n um b e rs – it is e n g ag in g , d yn am ic an d rew ard in g . N o tw o d ays a re th e sam e , th o u g h th e y g e n e ra lly h ave a c o u p le o f th in g s in c om m o n : h a rd q u e stio n s o f fa c t an d law . O n an y g ive n d ay, yo u m ig h t b e p ro v id in g ad v ic e to o n e o f A u stra lia’s le ad in g m u lt in a tio n a l b u s in e sse s ab o u t th e an ti-avo id an c e m e asu re s in A u stra lia’s d om e stic law an d n e tw o rk o f ta x tre a tie s ; o n an o th e r, yo u m ig h t b e ru n n in g o ff to th e Fe d e ra l C o u r t to c o n te st th e m ak in g o f fre e z in g o rd e rs so u g h t b y th e C om m iss io n e r o f Taxa-tio n , o r a c ro ss th e s tre e t to th e M ag is tra te s C o u r t to e xp la in w h y a b a ttlin g sm a ll b u s in e ss ow n e r d id n ’t g e t th e ir re tu rn s in o n t im e .

O n e o f th e th in g s I like m o st ab o u t w o rk in g in ta x is th e va rie ty – yo u c o ve r a lo t o f o th e r le g a l an d fa c tu a l g ro u n d g e tt in g to th e ta x an sw e r. It ’s b e e n sa id th a t a g o o d tax law ye r kn ow s a lo t ab o u t ta x , an d a litt le b it ab o u t e v -e ry th in g e lse – yo u n e e d to u n d e rstan d th e fa c ts an d c o n te x t o f th e p a r t ic u la r tran sac tio n s o r e ve n ts, like th e o p e ra tio n o f a tru st d e e d o r w ill, o r Fam ily C o u r t o rd e rs g iv in g e ffe c t to a p ro p e r ty se tt lem en t in a se p a ra tio n , to u n d e rstan d h ow th e ta x c o n se q u e n c e s p an o u t.

A lth o u g h I h ave se tt le d in to a p a r t ic u la r typ e o f p ra c tic e u n d e r th e ta x law um b re lla , w h at w as ap p a re n t im m ed i-a te ly in P rin c ip le s o f Taxa tio n Law w as th a t a c a re e r in ta x w o u ld e q u ip m e w ith o p tio n s – I c o u ld d e ve lo p tran s-fe rrab le sk ills an d kn ow le d g e in a fe d e ra l o r in te rn a tio n a l p ra c tic e a re a , w o rk in g in a va rie ty o f p riv a te p ra c tic e s, g o ve rnm en t au th o rit ie s an d d e p a r tm en ts, o r in -h o u se , in le g a l, c o n su lt in g o r p o lic y ro le s. It re a lly c an take yo u an yw h e re yo u w an t.

I s tro n g ly e n c o u rag e yo u to c a re fu lly c o n s id e r p u rsu in g a c a re e r in ta x , an d w ish yo u th e b e st o f lu c k in yo u r fu tu re e n d e avo u rs, n o m atte r w h at th e y a re .

TAXATION LAW

63.


B y N ic k D o d d s

H o w D id Yo u G e t To W h e r e Yo u A r e N o w ?In th e fin a l s ix m o n th s o f m y Law d e g re e I w as ap p ly in g to an y an d a ll p o s it io n s th a t w e re ad ve r t ise d in th e le g a l in d u stry o n th e G o ld C o ast. I d id n ’t re c e ive an y re sp o n se s, c a ll b ac ks o r in te rv iew s in s ix m o n th s. I s ta r te d w o rk in g h a rd o n re se a rc h in g an d ta lk in g to p e o p le ab o u t h ow to d ra ft a g o o d c o ve r le tte r an d re sum e . If a d ra ft o f th e se d o c -um en ts d id n ’t re su lt in a re sp o n se , I w o u ld am en d th em e ve ry t im e . I h ad th e A lb e r t E in ste in q u o te : “th e d e fin it io n o f in san ity is d o in g th e sam e th in g o ve r an d o ve r ag a in b u t e xp e c tin g d iffe re n t re su lts.” I kn ew th a t if I w an te d an in te rv iew , I w o u ld n e e d to d o th e w o rk to g e t m yse lf n o tic e d an d I kn ew th is s ta r te d w ith m y c o ve r le tte r an d re sum e .

In th e c o u p le o f w e e ks le ad in g u p to C h ris tm as I re fu se d to g ive u p o n th e e n d le ss lis t o f jo b ap p lic a tio n s a s I w as fie rc e ly d e te rm in e d to g e t a jo b p rio r to th e c om m en c em en t o f th e fo llow in g n ew ye a r. Th is w as d e sp ite m y fam ily te llin g m e it m ig h t b e a g o o d id e a to g ive it a re s t an d to ju st e n jo y th e C h ris tm as h o lid ays. I am n o t s tu b b o rn b y n a tu re , b u t I w as in c re d ib ly s tu b b o rn ab o u t th is. I c o n tin u e d to ap p ly fo r jo b s an d fin a lly re c e ive d m y firs t in te rv iew w ith Sh in e Law ye rs.

I se c u re d th e jo b an d c om m en c e d in th e p o s it io n a s A dm in is tra t io n A ss is tan t w ith Sh in e Law ye rs in e a rly Jan u a ry th e fo llow in g ye a r. I g o t m y fo o t in th e d o o r an d w as o ve r th e m o o n ju st to b e w o rk in g in a law offi c e a fte r fo u r ye a rs o f s tu d y. I p ro ve d m yse lf in th is ro le an d w as su c c e ss fu l in m o v in g in to a Pa ra le g a l ro le . W h ile I w o rke d fu ll-t im e a s a Pa ra le g a l, I a lso s tu d ie d fo r m y P ra c tic a l Le g a l Tra in in g d ip lom a fu ll-t im e (I w o u ld n o t re c om m en d th is - it w as ve ry d iffi c u lt to m an ag e !) I w as th e n adm itte d a s a Law ye r to th e Su p rem e C o u r t o f Q u e e n s lan d in O c to b e r 2013 . S tan d in g u p a t th e Su p rem e C o u r t an d b e in g adm itte d a s a Law ye r a fte r five ye a rs o f s tu d y an d sa c rific e w as an d s t ill is th e g re a te st a c h ie vem en t in m y life to d a te . A fte r I w as adm itte d I w as su c c e ss fu l in m o v in g in to a Law ye r ro le a t Sh in e Law ye rs w h e n a ro le b e c am e ava ilab le .

D u rin g m y t im e a t Sh in e Law ye rs I m ad e a c o n n e c tio n w ith th e p e rso n w h o re c om m en d e d m e fo r m y n e x t ro le a s a Law ye r a t M au ric e B la c kb u rn Law ye rs. Th e e xp e rie n c e s I h ad a t M au ric e B la c kb u rn an d th e c o n n e c tio n s I m ad e le ad m e in to m y ro le a t S la te r an d G o rd o n Law ye rs w h e re I w o rke d a s an A sso c ia te Law ye r, an d th e c o n n e c tio n s I m ad e a t u n ive rs ity le ad m e in to m y c u rre n t ro le a t R am sd e n Law ye rs a s a S e n io r A sso c ia te . Le sso n – w h o yo u kn ow in th is in d u stry is im p e ra tive – it re a lly is “w h o yo u kn ow ”.

I h ave w o rke d e xc lu s ive ly in p e rso n a l in ju ry law in Q u e e n s lan d b y c h an c e . I d id n o t c h o o se th is a re a o f p ra c tic e b u t k in d o f fe e l like it c h o se m e . I w as g ive n an o p p o r tu n ity a t Sh in e Law ye rs, w h ic h I w ill a lw ays b e g ra te fu l fo r. I h ave c o n tin u e d to p ra c tic e in th is sp e c ia lise d a re a s in c e s ta r t in g a t Sh in e Law ye rs in Jan u a ry 2013 . I am th e law ye r I am to d ay b e c au se o f th e o p p o r tu n it ie s I h ave take n , th e e xp e rie n c e s I h ave h ad , an d th e p e o p le I h ave w o rke d w ith w h o h ave p u t t im e in to su p p o r tin g m y c a re e r an d d e ve lo pm en t fo r w h ic h I am in c re d ib ly g ra te fu l.

W h a t I s A D a y I n T h e L i f e L i k e I n Yo u r P o s i t io n ?A d ay in th e life o f a p e rso n a l in ju ry law ye r is u su a lly q u ite fa s t p ac e d . It is a ve ry p ro c e ss d rive n an d s tru c tu re d a re a o f p ra c tic e . We m e e t w ith c lie n ts to take in stru c tio n s ; p ro v id e ve rb a l an d w ritte n ad v ic e s ; m an ag e a la rg e vo lum e o f em a ils, c o rre sp o n d e n c e an d d o c um en ts ; an d a tte n d c o n fe re n c e s an d m ed ia tio n s. M o st c la im s a re se tt le d o u t o f c o u r t an d th e re fo re c o u r t a tte n d an c e s a re o n ly re q u ire d o n th e o d d o c c a s io n fo r p e rso n a l in ju ry law ye rs. We g e t to le a rn ab o u t a ran g e o f d iffe re n t p ro fe ss io n s, w o rkp la c e s, m e d ic a l c o n d it io n s, in ju rie s, tre a tm en t o p tio n s, su rg ic a l p ro c e d u re s an d re ad m ed ic a l re c o rd s an d re p o r ts a s w e ll a s e n g in e e rs’ an d o th e r e xp e r t re p o r ts.

PERSONAL INJURY LAW

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B y L a n a W o ltm a n

A p e rso n a l in ju ry law ye r n e e d s h ave h ig h ve rb a l an d w ritte n c om m un ic a tio n sk ills , th e ab ility to b u ild rap p o r t an d tru st e a s ily, ta ke d e ta ile d in stru c tio n s, b e a g o o d s to ry te lle r, h ave h ig h a tte n tio n to d e ta il, g o o d t im e m an ag em en t, b e ab le to th in k o n th e ir fe e t, th in k c re a tive ly an d m an ag e a h ig h vo lum e o f w o rk .

W h a t I s Yo u r F a v o u r i t e P a r t O f T h e J o b ?M y favo u rite p a r t o f w o rk in g a s a p e rso n a l in ju ry law ye r is h av in g th e p riv ile g e to a ss is t e ve ryd ay p e o p le th ro u g h o n e o f th e m o st d iffi c u lt m om en ts o f th e ir life . W h e n p e o p le su ffe r in ju rie s d u e to th e fau lt o f an o th e r, th e im -p ac t w ill o fte n sp re ad to m an y o th e r a sp e c ts o f th e ir live s in c lu d in g w o rk , fam ily, re la t io n sh ip s, fr ie n d sh ip s an d re c re a tio n a l p u rsu its – an d th is c an re a lly take a to ll. O n to p o f th is, th e le g a l p ro c e ss c an b e in c re d ib ly d iffi c u lt to n av ig a te . I ta ke th e s tre ss an d w o rry o ff m y c lie n ts’ sh o u ld e rs,

P e r s p e c t i v e s F r o m a N o n -E x e c u t iv e D i r e c t o r o n O v e r 3 0 Ye a r s in t h e L e g a l P r o f e s s io n H av in g b e e n adm itte d a s a law ye r o f th e Su p rem e C o u r t o f Q u e e n s lan d in 1988 , I n ow h ave m o re th an 30 ye a rs’ e xp e rie n c e in le g a l p ra c tic e . M y jo u rn e y h a s p e rh ap s n o t b e e n typ ic a l, b u t som e in s ig h ts I h ave fo u n d a lo n g th e w ay m ig h t p ro ve h e lp fu l to e a rly c a re e r g rad u a te s.

T h e F i r s t S t e p sI c om m en c e d s tu d y an d w o rk fo r a lo c a l law firm in Tow n sv ille a fte r c om p le tio n o f Ye a r 12 . Th is in vo lve d a c om m it-m en t to five ye a rs a r t ic le s o f c le rksh ip an d s ix ye a rs o f p a r t t im e e x te rn a l s tu d y th ro u g h Q U T. Th is c om b in a tio n o f e a rly e xp e rie n c e a c ro ss a ll a re a s o f g e n e ra l p ra c tic e , c om m e rc ia l law an d lit ig a tio n p ro v id e d an e a rly o p p o r tu n ity to p a r tn e rsh ip in w h at w as th e n a fo u r-p a r tn e r p ra c tic e in Tow n sv ille .

M y e a rly p ra c tic e w as su b stan tia lly in th e a re a s o f p e rso n a l an d sm a ll b u s in e ss law . I w as p ro v id e d an o p p o r tu n ity to d e ve lo p a sp e c ia lisa t io n in fam ily law d u e to a g ap in th e firm ’s p ra c tic e o ffe rin g a t th a t t im e , c om b in e d w ith th e em e rg e n c e o f fam ily law a s a sp e c ia lis t a c c re d ita t io n p ra c tic e a re a id e n tifie d b y th e Q u e e n s lan d Law So c ie ty. I w as in th e firs t c o h o r t o f a c c re d ite d fam ily law sp e c ia lis ts in Q u e e n s lan d an d th e firs t in Tow n sv ille a t th a t t im e . Fo llow in g th is I le d a fam ily law an d su c c e ss io n p ra c tic e fo r 15 ye a rs w ith th e la s t tw o ye a rs c o in c id in g w ith th e e stab lishm en t o f th e firm ’s B risb an e offi c e .

I p ro v id e th em w ith e a sy to u n d e rstan d ad v ic e an d I h ave a c h ie ve d som e life c h an g in g re su lts fo r c o u n tle ss c lie n ts w h ic h w ill m ake th e ir live s e a s ie r o n c e th e ir c la im is re so lve d . B e in g o f se rv ic e to o th e rs is th e p a r t o f m y jo b th a t b rin g s m e th e m o st fu lfi llm e n t.

W h a t I s T h e M o s t C h a l le n g in g P a r t O f T h e J o b ?Pe rso n a l in ju ry law ye rs h ave a s ig n ific an t am o u n t o f c lie n t c o n -ta c t. A s a ju n io r law ye r th e m o st c h a lle n g in g p a r t o f m y jo b w as m an ag in g c lie n ts’ em o tio n s an d e xp e c ta tio n s. M an y o f m y c lie n ts a re in s ig n ific an t p a in , h ave su ffe re d se rio u s in ju rie s, a re u n ab le to w o rk an d e a rn an in c om e an d a re e xp e rie n c in g ve ry h ig h s tre ss. I am p le a se d to say th e se sk ills d o d e ve lo p w ith e x-p e rie n c e , h ow e ve r, th is p a r t o f th e jo b c an b e q u ite a c h a lle n g e .

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W O R K IN G IN .. . B y H e a t h e r W a t s o n

A C h a n g e o f D i r e c t io nA fte r 17 ye a rs in p a r tn e rsh ip an d fo llow in g a s tra te g ic d e c is io n to c e a se th e B risb an e offi c e , I to o k th e o p p o r tu -n ity fo r a c h an g e o f d ire c t io n an d n ew p rac tic e a re a . I jo in e d M c C u llo u g h Ro b e r tso n a t a t im e w h e re th e re w as a p re p a re d n e ss to b u ild a n ew an d em e rg in g p ra c tic e fo c u se d in th e ag e d c a re in d u stry an d n o n -p ro fit c h a ritab le p ra c tic e . Th is c o in c id e d w ith th e e stab lishm en t o f a n ew re g u la to ry b o d y - th e A u stra lian C h a rit ie s an d N o t fo r P ro fits C om m iss io n (AC N C ). I sp e n t 13 ye a rs w ith M c C u llo u g h Ro b e r tso n , in c lu d in g a s a Pa r tn e r re sp o n s ib le fo r th e d e ve lo pm en t o f its So c ia l In fra s tru c tu re P ra c tic e . Th e n a tu re o f th e p ra c tic e w as c o rp o ra te s tru c tu rin g , g o v-e rn an c e an d re g u la to ry ad v ic e a c ro ss a ran g e o f sp e c ia lis t in d u stry a re a s th a t c h a rit ie s o fte n take le ad ro le s in .

A t th e sam e t im e d u rin g th is p e rio d I h ad th e o p p o r tu n ity to d e ve lo p an d ap p ly m y g o ve rn an c e sk ills an d in p a ra lle l to o k u p d ire c to rsh ip s in a n um b e r o f c h a ritab le b o a rd s in th e h e a lth an d c om m un ity se c to rs. W ith in th e firm I w as ab le to e xp an d m y le ad e rsh ip an d e xe c u tive sk ills , ta k in g a le ad ro le in a n um b e r o f s tra te g ic p ro je c ts in c lu d in g in th e d e ve lo pm en t o f th e firm ’s c om m un ity p a r tn e rsh ip p ro g ram .

T h e T h i r d P h a s e In w h at I n ow id e n tify a s th e ‘th ird p h ase ’ o f m y p ro fe ss io n a l life , I am a fu ll t im e n o n -e xe c u tive d ire c to r fo r a ran g e o f g o ve rnm en t, c h a ritab le an d ad v iso ry b o a rd s. In m an y re sp e c ts I am ab le to ap p ly m y e a rly e xp e rie n c e s to th e c u rre n t ro le s. Fo r e xam p le , m y sp e c ia lis t fam ily law p rac tic e , in c lu d in g m y e xp e rie n c e a c tin g a s C o u r t A p p o in t-e d Se p a ra te Le g a l R e p re se n ta tive fo r c h ild re n is d ire c tly re le van t to m y b o a rd g o ve rn an c e ro le s w ith C h ild re n ’s H e a lth Q u e e n s lan d , a s C h a ir o f U n it in g in N SW.AC T (w h ic h p ro v id e s a va rie ty o f su p p o r t se rv ic e s fo r c h ild re n in o r a t r isk o f g u a rd ian sh ip o f th e re le van t S ta te au th o rit ie s) an d o n th e Ad v iso ry C om m itte e an d a s C h a ir o f th e A u d it an d R isk C om m itte e to Q u e e n s lan d Fam ily an d C h ild C om m iss io n .

M y sp e c ia lis t c h a rit ie s p ra c tic e c o n trib u te d to m y ap p o in tm en t to th e Ad v iso ry Bo a rd o f th e AC N C an d a s C h a ir o f th e Ep ic G o o d Fo u n d atio n . M y o th e r d ire c to r an d ad v iso ry ro le s in c lu d e Q u e e n s lan d R a il, A u stra lian R e g io n a l an d R em o te C om m un ity S e rv ic e s, N a tio n a l Affo rd ab le H o u s in g C o n so r t ium , an d C h a ir o f C om m un ity S e rv ic e s In d u stry A llian c e R e fo rm C o u n c il. In ad d it io n to th e se n o n -e xe c u tive ro le s, I c o n tin u e to p ra c tic e a s a law ye r th ro u g h Watso n Ad v iso ry an d C o n su lt in g P ty L td .

S o W h a t A r e M y K e y L e a r n in g s ?• Su c c e ss is o fte n th e re su lt o f c om b in in g re sp o n s ive n e ss

to an o p p o r tu n ity a s w e ll a s b e in g b rave e n o u g h to b ac k yo u rse lf e ve n w h e re th e re m ig h t b e a risk o f fa ilu re .

• D e ve lo p yo u r ow n p lan an d re g u la rly re v iew it ag a in st th e ro le an d a c tiv it ie s yo u m ig h t b e c u rre n tly e n g ag e d in . It ’s ve ry e a sy to d rift in to b e in g d rive n b y th e n e e d s an d p ri-o rit ie s o f o th e rs (o rg an isa tio n s o r in d iv id u a ls) – th is c an b e q u ite s tre ss fu l an d d isem p ow e rin g w h e re th is re su lts in a m isa lig nm en t w ith yo u r ow n va lu e s an d a sp ira t io n s.

• En su re yo u m a in ta in th e o th e r a sp e c ts o f yo u r w e llb e in g – fam ily, fr ie n d s an d c om m un ity. E ve n th e m o st su c c e ss fu l p ro fe ss io n a l life w ill n e ve r b e an ab so lu te su b stitu te .

• B e g e n e ro u s w ith th o se yo u w o rk w ith – in m y e xp e rie n c e th e rew a rd s yo u w ill fin d m ake th e in ve stm en t w o r thw h ile .

• Th e n a tu re o f le g a l p ra c tic e h a s c h an g e d s ig n ific an tly o ve r th e t im e th a t I h ave p ra c tic e d . Bu t th e ra te o f c h an g e o ve r th e la s t 15 ye a rs h a s b e e n e xp o n e n tia lly g re a te r, an d th is w ill o n ly c o n tin u e to in c re a se . D e ve lo p in g th e c ap ac ity to b e fle x ib le an d re sp o n s ive to th o se c h an g e s an d id e n tify-in g th e em e rg in g o p p o r tu n it ie s w ith c o u rag e w ill b e th e h a llm a rk o f fu tu re su c c e ss.

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When trave llin g ab ro ad to s tu d y a t Bo n d it m ay (o r m ay n o t h ave ) c ro sse d th e m in d s o f s tu -d e n ts th a t u p o n g o in g h om e th e jo u rn e y o f le a rn in g d o e s n o t e n d in A u stra lia . C an ad a h as a p re st ig io u s id e a l o f th e ir law ye rs’ ab ilit ie s, an d a c c o rd in g ly an y p e rso n c om in g to th e c o u n try w ith an in te rn a tio n a l e d u c a tio n in law a re re q u ire d to s it th e N a tio n a l A c c re d ita t io n C om m itte e (N C A ) c o n ve rs io n e xam in a tio n s. Th e se e xam s a re d e s ig n e d to te s t in fo rm atio n ab o u t th e C an a-d ian le g a l sy s tem w h ic h w o u ld b e c o n s id e re d b a s ic kn ow le d g e fo r C an ad ian Law g rad u a te s.

B o n d d o e s th e ir d u e d ilig e n c e in p re p a rin g its s tu d e n ts fo r a ll th e se e xam in a tio n s b y p ro v id in g s tu d e n ts w ith th e o p p o r tu n ity to take C an ad ian C o n stitu tio n a l Law , C an ad ian Adm in is tra t ive Law , C an ad ian C rim in a l Law , Fo u n d atio n s o f C an ad ian Law an d an o n lin e c o u rse in C an ad ian P ro fe ss io n a l R e sp o n s ib ility. Th e se c o u rse s w ill p ro v id e s tu d e n ts w ith c re d its an d va lu ab le in fo r-

m atio n th a t w ill p re p a re th em fo r th e e xam s th e y w ill fa c e in th e n e a r fu tu re .

A ll th e re le van t in fo rm atio n re g a rd in g t im e tab le s o f e xam in a tio n s w ill ap p e a r o n th e N C A w eb -s ite s lis te d b e low . It is im p o r tan t to c o n s id e r re g is te rin g a p ro fi le a s s tu d e n ts m ay d o so a t an y t im e th ro u g h o u t th e ir law d e g re e . Th e e xam in a tio n s a re d iffe re n t d e p e n d in g o n th e re q u ire -m en ts o f th e Law So c ie ty o f th a t P ro v in c e o r Te rrito ry. Th e re m ay b e a w a it in g p e rio d , so it is

v ita l to e n ro l a s so o n a s p o ss ib le .

L a w S o c ie t y o f B Ch ttp s ://w ww.law so c ie ty.b c .c a /b e c om in g -a-law ye r-in -b c /tran s fe rs/

Fo llow in g su c c e ss fu l c om p le tio n o f N C A e xam in a tio n s, a s tu d e n t m ay e n ro l in th e Law So c ie ty A dm iss io n P ro g ram . Th e in d iv id u a l w ill th e n h ave to c om p le te a n in e -m o n th a r t ic lin g te rm a lo n g w ith th e P ro fe ss io n a l Le g a l Tra in in g C o u rse (P LTC ), w h ic h is a fu ll t im e 10-w e e k c o u rse . La stly, o n c e a s tu d e n t h a s su c c e ss fu lly c om p le te d th e ir a r t ic lin g te rm an d h as p a sse d th e P LTC , w h ic h is fin a lise d w ith th e c om p le tio n o f tw o q u a lific a tio n e xam s, th e y w ill b e e lig ib le to b e c a lle d to th e B a r.

L a w S o c ie t y o f A lb e r t a : w w w .la w s o c i e t y .a b .c a / l a w y e r s -a n d -s t u d e n t s /m e m b e r s h ip -s e r v i c e s / i n t e r n a t i o n a l -ly-tra in e d -law ye rs-an d -g rad u a te s/

U p o n a c c re d ita t io n b y th e N C A , in A lb e r ta a s tu d e n t m u st ap p ly fo r s tu d e n t-a t-law sta tu s w ith th e Law So c ie ty. Th e s tu d e n t m u st th e n c om p le te th e ir a r t ic le s, a s w e ll a s th e 6 -m o n th C PLED p ro g ram fo r B a r adm iss io n . S tu d e n ts m ay c om p le te th is p ro g ram c o n c u rre n tly a s th e y d o th e ir a r t ic le s.

L a w S o c ie t y o f S a s k a t c h e w a n : h ttp s ://w w w .law so c ie t y.s k .c a /fo r-law ye rs -a n d -s tu d e n ts /b e c o m in g -a -law ye r-in -sa sk a tc h e -w an /in te rn a tio n a l-ap p lic an ts/

Th e Law So c ie ty o f Sa ska tc h ew an fo llow s an id e n tic a l p ro c e ss to A lb e r ta , a s ab o ve .

TRANSFERRINGTO CANADA

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L a w S o c ie t y o f N o v a S c o t ia : h t tp s ://n sb s .o rg /w p -c o n te n t/u p lo a d s /2 0 19 /1 2 /g u id e -a p p lic a n ts fo re ig n law d e -g re e s.p d f

U p o n N C A ac c re d ita t io n , s tu d e n ts m u st ap p ly to b e an a r t ic le d c le rk an d c om p le te th e B a r adm iss io n c o u rse . U p o n c om p le tio n , s tu d e n ts w ill e lig ib le fo r adm iss io n to th e B a r.

L a w S o c ie t y o f M a n i t o b a : h ttp s ://law so c ie ty.m b .c a /b e c om e -a -law ye r/ap p lic a t io n -an d -adm is s io n -p ro c e s s /in te rn a tio n a lly-tra in e d -ap p lic an ts/

M an ito b a fo llow s a p ro c e ss id e n tic a l to A lb e r ta an d Sa ska tc h ew an .

L a w S o c ie t y o f N e w fo u n d la n d a n d L a b r a d o r : h ttp s ://lsn l.c a /adm iss io n -to -p ro fe ss io n /tran s fe rs/n o n -c an ad ian -law -d e g re e s/

Th e Law So c ie ty o f N ew fo u n d lan d an d Lab rad o r re q u ire s s tu d e n ts to re c e ive a c -c re d ita t io n from th e N C A . Fu r th e r, p u rsu an t to th e re q u irem en ts o f th e Ed u c a tio n C om m itte e , s tu d e n ts m u st c om p le te a te rm o f a r t ic lin g o r c le rksh ip , a s w e ll a s c om -p le tin g a B a r adm iss io n p ro g ram .

L a w S o c ie t y o f N e w B r u n sw ic k : h ttp ://law so c ie ty-b a rre au .n b .c a /e n /b e c om in g -a-law ye r/p ro c e ss-fo r-in te rn a tio n a l-ly-e d u c a te d -law ye rs

Fo llow in g N C A ac c re d ita t io n , s tu d e n ts m u st ap p ly a s a s tu d e n t-a t-law to th e law so c ie ty. S tu d e n ts m u st th e n c om p le te 48 w e e ks o f a r t ic lin g . A fte r a s tu d e n t h a s se -c u re d an a r t ic lin g p o s it io n , th e y w ill b e e lig ib le to e n ro l in th e B a r A dm iss io n C o u rse . Th e N ew B ru n sw ic k B a r A dm iss io n C o u rse is a fo u r-w e e k p lu s o n e -d ay c o u rse th a t is c om p le te ly fa c e -to -fa c e an d take s p la c e a t th e offi c e o f th e Law So c ie ty. U p o n su c c e ss fu l c om p le tio n o f th e c o u rse , s tu d e n ts w ill ta ke th e B a r E xam in a tio n , w h ic h is h e ld tw ic e a ye a r in e a rly Jan u a ry an d la te M a rc h /e a rly A p ril. Su c c e ss fu l c om p le -tio n o f th e B a r E xam in a tio n w ill m ake s tu d e n ts e lig ib le to b e c a lle d to th e B a r.

L a w S o c ie t y o f O n t a r io : h t t p s :/ /w w w .ls o .c a /b e c o m in g -l ic e n s e d / law y e r -l ic e n s in g -p ro c e s s /p re re q u i-s ite s-fo r-adm iss io n #c a re e r-m ap

U p o n N C A ac c re d ita t io n s tu d e n ts m u st ap p ly to b e re g is te re d to th e Law So c ie ty o f U p p e r C an ad a’s Law ye r L ic e n s in g P ro c e ss. S tu d e n ts c an b e g in th e ir ap p lic a tio n p rio r to th e ir N C A c e r t ific a tio n , b u t c an n o t c om p le te it u n til th e y a re fu lly a c c re d it-e d . Th e Law ye r L ic e n s in g P ro c e ss (LLP ) re q u ire s s tu d e n ts to p a ss b o th th e B a rris te rs L ic e n s in g E xam an d th e So lic ito rs L ic e n s in g E xam , b o th o f w h ic h a re se lf-s tu d y. A lo n g w ith th e se e xam s s tu d e n ts m u st c om p le te th e E xp e rie n tia l Tra in in g R e q u ire -m en t, w h ic h c o u ld b e d o n e th ro u g h e ith e r th e A r t ic lin g p ro g ram o r th e Law Prac -tic e P ro g ram . U p o n c om p le tio n o f th e se re q u irem en ts, s tu d e n ts w ill b e e lig ib le to b e c a lle d to th e B a r.

L a w S o c ie t y o f Q u e b e c : h ttp s ://w ww.b a rre au .q c .c a /e n /re sso u rc e s-avo c a ts/d e ve n ir-avo c a t/

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L a w S o c ie t y o f P r in c e E d w a r d I s la n d : h ttp ://law so c ie typ e i.c a /fo re ig n -d e g re e s-tra in in g

S tu d e n ts w ith a fo re ig n law d e g re e m u st re c e ive a c c re d ita t io n from th e N C A .

L a w S o c ie t y o f Yu k o n : h ttp s ://law so c ie ty yu ko n .c om /b e c om e -a-m em b e r/m em b e rsh ip /

L a w S o c ie t y o f N u n a v u t : h ttp s ://w ww.law so c ie ty.n u .c a /e n /law ye rs/b e c om e -m em b e r/in te rn a tio n a l-c re d e n tia ls

L a w S o c ie t y o f N o r t h w e s t Te r r i t o r ie s : h ttp s ://w ww.law so c ie ty.n t.c a /law ye rs/s tu d e n ts-a r t ic lin g

F o r f u r t h e r in f o rm a t io n p le a s e v i s i t t h e N C A W e b s i t e (h t t p s ://n c a .le g a l) a n d b e s u r e t o a t t e n d t h e N C A H o m e b o u n d S e m in a r s r u n b y t h e C a n a d ia n L a w S t u d e n t s ’ A s s o c ia t io n a n d A s s i s t a n t P r o f e s s o r L i s a B o n in .

Wh ile th e g e n e ra l in fo rm atio n p ro v id e d re g a rd in g w o rk e xp e rie n c e h o ld s tru e fo r Bo n d ’s C an ad ian s tu d e n ts, th e y m ay a lso b e b e n e -fitte d b y u n d e r tak in g p la c em en t b ac k in C an ad a to o . R e c e n t Bo n d Law g rad u a te M a lo rie M o sh e r sh a re s h e r e xp e rie n c e a s a Sum m e r S tu d e n t in To ro n to .

Fo llow in g m y fi fth sem e ste r, I t rave lle d b ac k to To ro n to to sp e n d th e sem e ste r b re ak a s a Sum m e r S tu d e n t w ith G ilb e r t B a rris te rs & So lic -ito rs. Th is w as tru ly an u n fo rg e ttab le e xp e rie n c e th a t w as b o th c h a l-le n g in g an d rew ard in g . It re fin e d m y re se a rc h an d an a ly t ic a l sk ills , g ave m e th e c o n fid e n c e to e n g ag e w ith le g a l p ro fe ss io n a ls an d im p ro ve d b o th m y o ra l an d w ritte n c om m un ic a tio n sk ills . Th o u g h m y su p e rv iso rs h ad h ig h e xp e c ta tio n s, th e y w e re su p p o r tive an d c re a te d an o p e n sp ac e le a rn in g e n v iro nm en t th a t e n c o u rag e d m y p a r t ic ip a tio n . I w as fo r tu n a te to h ave d ire c t in vo lvem en t in a n um b e r o f m atte rs b y a ss is t in g w ith c lie n t in take m e e tin g s, d ra ft in g an d fi l-in g c o u r t fo rm s, a tte n d in g c o u r t, o b se rv in g a ju d ic ia l p re -tria l in th e Su p e rio r C o u r t o f Ju st ic e an d e ve n ad d re ss in g a m atte r b e fo re th e O n ta rio C o u r t o f Ju st ic e .

M y t im e a t G ilb e r t B a rris te rs & So lic ito rs h a s p ro ve n th a t I h ave b o th th e ab ility an d d e te rm in a tio n to b e c om e a law ye r. I w o u ld d e fin ite -ly re c om m en d th a t C an ad ian s tu d e n ts take ad van tag e o f th e w o rk e xp e rie n c e o p p o r tu n it ie s ava ilab le to im m e rse th em se lve s in th e C an ad ian le g a l sy s tem w h ile s tu d y in g a t Bo n d .

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