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Survive Law
Sep 1, 20142 min read
An Undergraduate Girl in a Postgraduate World
I’ve never been a particularly introverted person. I’m loud (typical lawyer material) and have a permanent case of foot-in-mouth disease. Th
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Wenee Yap
Aug 27, 20144 min read
Using IRAC to Answer Problem Solving Questions
IRAC stands for Issue-Rule-Application-Conclusion, and like a soapbox salesman with a miracle cure, IRAC boasts a very appealing claim: to p
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Marie Hadley
Aug 27, 20143 min read
Tips from your Tutor: 10 Ways to Improve your Problem Solving Assignment
As a marker, I’ve noticed that students of all year levels tend to make the same types of mistakes when it comes to answering hypothetical q
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Survive Law
Aug 26, 20141 min read
Things People say to Law Students
Being a law student is great but I've noticed that people tend to ask some pretty crazy questions. Here are some questions and comments
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Survive Law
Aug 25, 20141 min read
Meet the Juris Dogtor
He’s not quite a legal beagle, but a poodle by the name of Riley is one of the newest faces at Melbourne Law School. Nicknamed “The Juris Do
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Survive Law
Aug 25, 20142 min read
The ‘H’ Word
WARNING – reader discretion advised. I am going to talk about something that may disturb you, and I hope it does not cause too much grief. I
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Survive Law
Aug 22, 20142 min read
Taking a Break from Technology
About a month ago I signed up for World Vision’s 40 Hour Famine and weighed my options of either giving up food or technology for my campaig
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Survive Law
Aug 20, 20141 min read
NSW Introduces Admission Deadline for Law Grads
Not all students who complete their law degree go straight on to practical legal training and applying for admission. Under a new stale lear
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Survive Law
Aug 19, 20142 min read
Legal Proverbs from Around the World
Everybody loves a good saying, but let’s hope there’s not too much truth in some of these legal proverbs from around the world…
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Survive Law
Aug 18, 20141 min read
Two in a Row: USyd takes out Torts Moot
After claiming last year’s title, Sydney Law School has followed it up with a second win at the Shine Torts Moot Competition in Brisbane ear
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Survive Law
Aug 18, 20143 min read
Failure: Can I still be a lawyer?
Failing is hard. Failure does not mean you cannot be a lawyer though, and here are some reasons why...
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Survive Law
Aug 13, 20143 min read
Are you really interested?
You’re in the throes of applying for law jobs. These are the hallowed days of words majestically blurring into each other in the search for
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Survive Law
Aug 12, 20143 min read
I didn’t get a clerkship… now what?
You studied law because you’re too clever and sexy to be a mere accountant. Or worse, auditor. And let’s not even get started on dentistry.
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Survive Law
Aug 11, 20142 min read
Expectation v Reality: My First Weeks of Law
I have just had the pleasure of commencing law school. I'm glad to report that I wasn't singled out in my first class to answer an e
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Survive Law
Aug 8, 20141 min read
Legal Terms Translated by Kids
As part of keeping my kids (aged six and 10) entertained when we were housebound in the school holidays due to injury, I read them words and
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Survive Law
Aug 7, 20142 min read
Tips for Writing a Reflective Assignment
Reflective assignments: you either love them or loathe them. I fall into the second category. When I received my first reflective assignment
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Survive Law
Aug 5, 20142 min read
Top Five Reasons to Stick with Your Law Degree
Feeling bored? Apathetic? Is the best part about your law degree skipping class to lunch with friends? It was exciting back when you started
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Survive Law
Aug 4, 20143 min read
My Aurora Internship
The concept of forsaking your entire winter holiday to undertake an unpaid work experience placement might not seem particularly appealing,
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Survive Law
Jul 31, 20141 min read
New Website to Crowdsource for Human Rights
For those who are passionate about human rights, it’s sometimes hard to find opportunities to make a meaningful contribution. But a newly la
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Survive Law
Jul 30, 20142 min read
Which Learning Type am I?
Understanding the different learning styles and figuring out which one best suits you will allow you to tailor the material to your needs an
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