Wow when decided to study law as a 30+ graphic designer never did I think I’d find a fellow 30 something year old who was interested in design and ended up in law! Thanks so much you me given me a lot of confidence 😊
Hi Julia - Thanks for sharing your adventurous journey. I like that you’re not talking about how we value one’s life and how to live the most out of it, but yourself is a role model. Cheers!
I can relate to What you Felt about law school. I Did the same Research took me 3 years just to Decide if i want to go to law school. I also thought about going into graphic Design but it didn't feel right so now im in 1l law school And im 43 years Old with 5 kids and have a full time job. Thanks for Your video
Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave the comment sharing your experience. I always admire people who continue going to school with kids and after having kids. You are incredible! Keep going! I wish you all the best!
Very interesting video! Can you talk about how you moved to Dubai and how it compares to Australia for you? Was it a difficult process getting work there as a lawyer? Thanks for the informative video ❤
Thanks for this series of videos Julia! Wondering whether you were an Australian citizen or PR holder when you were applying for a clerkship? There is a concerning saying among the international cohort of JD pointed that it's almost insurmountably difficult for non-citizens and non-pr to be accepted as clerk& graduate program and so on. Would you please make a video related to international law students' experiences and concerns if you were available? Again, thank you for all these wonderful jobs you have done for your audience anyway!
Hi, thank you for watching and for your comment. The situation with applications was easier for me because I am an Australian citizen. From what I understood at the time of my applications - yes it was more challenging for international students to be accepted into clerkship roles as it is much easier for law firms to not have to sponsor an employee or have any issues with visas. I think it is more achievable (based on friends' experiences) to get an internship or a part time role rather than a clerkship but I dont have much more information on that point I am afraid.
Hi, do you think having a JD helped you land an international job or would the llb be the same thing in say Dubai? Also do you think the law school you went to was important? I really want to study law but I live in rural Australia so would have to either do LLB through uni online or move 1000km to the closest city. Would online Uni look not as great on resume?
Hi, thanks for your message. There is no difference between the JD or LLB when it comes to job opportunities. I would say the more important thing is your legal experience after obtaining the degree. It is however important to consider what law school you graduate from in order to have the best opportunities at landing a job. In my opinion, I would suggest completing your degree in person - there will probably be online classes within that too - however it's the connections you make with people and the job networking opportunities that will help you land your next role as well. Hope this helps.
Hi Julia ! It’s always good to see you sharing information about law. I’m a law graduate from Asian country Pakistan. Can you share some information about how could I pursue my career to become a lawyer in Australia ?
