Survive Law
Making Law School more Social
After I had transferred universities, I didn't feel the need to make more friends. All I wanted to do was to go to class, get the partic
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Survive Law
Jul 24, 20132 min read
Public Policy Reform, Hospitals and Soup: My Internship at the Grattan Institute
This winter break I was fortunate enough to spend five weeks interning at the Grattan Institute, which is a public policy think tank. The In
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Survive Law
Jul 23, 20133 min read
The World’s Weirdest Law Job Interview
Being a massive fan of Breaking Bad, I decided that my aspiration was to be just like (or working for someone like) Saul Goodman. You better
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Survive Law
Jul 22, 20131 min read
UQ Defends International Maritime Law Moot Title
The University of Queensland is celebrating after its recent win at the 14th International Maritime Law Arbitration Moot. The victory makes
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Survive Law
Jul 21, 20132 min read
"Be a Joiner!"
The best advice I’ve ever received at law school was from my favourite former High Court Justice Michael Kirby, who told students to “be a j
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Survive Law
Jul 18, 20132 min read
Working Hardly: A Book Review of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia
Widely recognised as a ‘must-have’ on the bookshelf of any up-and-coming lawyer, the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia is an enc
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Survive Law
Jul 18, 20132 min read
Textbooks on a Budget
Based on RRP, it costs 12.5 cents each time I turn a page in my constitutional law textbook. My corporations law textbook works out at $98 p
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Survive Law
Jul 16, 20132 min read
Going Bush: Reasons to Start your Career in Rural Australia
Although the current state of the jobs market means that most law graduates have to cast a wide net when making graduate applications, worki
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Survive Law
Jul 16, 20132 min read
How to Get a Government Job
Ever wanted to have the chance to work on policy development and change the ‘system’ from the inside? Working in government can be very rewa
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Survive Law
Jul 15, 20132 min read
What's so great about Winter School?
You might be reading this in bed, having just woken up from a long sleep-in. You might be reading this while you browse Facebook in the afte
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Survive Law
Jul 14, 20133 min read
Holiday Activities for the Bored Law Student
Exams are done and you’re finally on holidays. You’re waking up at midday every day and living the law student dream. But then as the weeks
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Survive Law
Jul 13, 20133 min read
Celebs and Schmoozing to Studying Law: Q&A with Rebecca Halpin
Before law school, Rebecca Halpin worked in the hectic world of sports publicity. Now she’s swapped talent management, music festivals, film
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Survive Law
Jul 12, 20133 min read
When is the Best Time for Postgrad Study?
You’ve nearly finished your LLB or JD and you’re counting down the weeks until you can get out there in the ‘real world’ and never have to w
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Survive Law
Jul 11, 20131 min read
Constitutional Law Essay Competition Winners Announced
The NSW Young Lawyers have announced the winners of its third annual Sir Anthony Mason Constitutional Law Essay Competition. Announcing the
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Survive Law
Jul 11, 20132 min read
Questions to Ask in a Job Interview
Although you've probably been practicing your answers to some common job interview questions, you'll also have an opportunity to ask
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Survive Law
Jul 10, 20131 min read
Law Students work with Virtual Clients
Interviewing your first client can be a daunting experience for any law student or graduate, but a recent Newcastle Law School study has fou
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Survive Law
Jul 9, 20132 min read
Perfectionism and the Myth of the Law Student Superhero
Like many other law students, I consider myself a perfectionist. Whether it’s an assignment or work experience, I’m meticulously organised,
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Survive Law
Jul 9, 20131 min read
Legal Process Outsourcing a Risk to Graduate Jobs: ALSA
The Australian Law Students’ Association has called for greater scrutiny of the impacts that Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) may have on the
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Survive Law
Jul 7, 20133 min read
The Law Student Guide to Perth
If you’re one of the lucky law students heading west next week for ALSA Conference, here’s a law-themed guide to Perth to help you make the
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Survive Law
Jul 7, 20131 min read
Working Hardly: Law School in Graphs
Oh, the sleep-ins! Oh, the lack of impending assignments! Oh, the moment of bliss before you realise you’re waiting on exam results. Oh. Aft
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