Careers Episode 3: Legal Careers Outside Clerkships
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In the finale of our Careers miniseries, we sit down with the Dean of Sydney Law School, Professor Simon Bronitt, as we discuss legal opportunities outside clerkships and commercial law. Nick talks to Simon about his own academic career and those of the students he has seen come and go through Sydney Law School. Simon also offers some exceptional advice on how to standout and make the most of your time at university.
(0:00) Introduction
(1:48) Interview with Professor Simon Bronitt Begins
(3:35) Why Academia?
(9:20) What makes a successful student?
(13:35) Getting Ahead During Law School
(16:47) Options Outside of Clerkships
(22:36) Law Areas of the Future
(28:24) Working Internationally and Technology's Influence on the Workplace
(32:44) Careers Resource Recommendations
(38:03) Benefits of being a Research Assistant
(41:55) Common Pitfalls of Students
(44:25) Not Getting a Clerkship
(47:12) Conclusion
Featuring: Professor Simon Bronitt
Hosts: Nick Leavenworth, Tamsyn Bellew
Producers: Nick Leavenworth, Tamsyn Bellew, Veronica Lenard, Brandon Velleley
Executive Producer: Jacinda Yang
Footnotes (SULS) is based on the unceded land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, and pay respects to the Elders past, present and emerging.
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