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    Heydon's Hayday in Court
    Survive
    • Jun 25
    • 3 min

    Heydon's Hayday in Court

    I couldn't comprehend the gravity of the discovery of the recent sexual assault allegations concerning Justice Heydon.
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    Glad to be a grad
    Terry Ang
    • May 28
    • 6 min

    Glad to be a grad

    What would a post-Covid19 employment market look like for law graduates of 2020/21? Will the ghost of Law's past determine our future?
    438 viewsWrite a comment
    Outlawed: A call to action
    Terry Ang
    • Mar 26
    • 5 min

    Outlawed: A call to action

    Sometimes Law can feel unreasonably difficult, but does the culture we find ourselves in need to change to better accomodate graduates?
    239 viewsWrite a comment
    My journey as a law student finalist in 2019
    neeharika5
    • Feb 6
    • 5 min

    My journey as a law student finalist in 2019

    Surviving Law School can be incredibly arduous, at times. But I hope my journey as a law student finalist can help find your own success.
    641 views2 comments
    Interning: The Do’s and Don’ts
    Siobhan
    • Aug 8, 2019
    • 3 min

    Interning: The Do’s and Don’ts

    Your first day can be nerve racking, especially if you’ve never had any practical experience within the law, or general administration. Tes
    340 viewsWrite a comment
    Securing a Legal Internship
    Siobhan
    • Aug 1, 2019
    • 2 min

    Securing a Legal Internship

    You may feel like there are no opportunities out there for you and that no one is willing to take on someone with no ‘real’ legal understand
    612 viewsWrite a comment
    I want your job: Q&A with Anjori Mitra, barrister and LLM candidate
    Survive Law NZ
    • Apr 23, 2019
    • 5 min

    I want your job: Q&A with Anjori Mitra, barrister and LLM candidate

    Anjori Mitra is currently studying towards an LLM at Columbia University and prior, worked as a junior barrister in New Zealand for four yea
    269 viewsWrite a comment
    Clerkships Index 2019/2020
    Survive Law
    • Apr 17, 2019
    • 2 min

    Clerkships Index 2019/2020

    With clerkship season looming, Survive Law has put together a quick index to help you plan ahead for what firms you're thinking about ap
    1,794 viewsWrite a comment
    Tackling the Question "What Are Your Weaknesses?"
    Gina Yeung
    • Aug 28, 2018
    • 2 min

    Tackling the Question "What Are Your Weaknesses?"

    It’s a question we often get asked in interviews - or at least one you should expect: “What are your weaknesses?” “When was a time you faile
    661 viewsWrite a comment
    Applying for Government Internships
    Williame Gucake
    • Aug 20, 2018
    • 2 min

    Applying for Government Internships

    Every year students migrate from Auckland, Canterbury, Hamilton and Dunedin to participate in the annual government summer internship. These
    202 viewsWrite a comment
    The Virtues and Vices of LinkedIn
    Kevin
    • Jul 14, 2018
    • 3 min

    The Virtues and Vices of LinkedIn

    It seems as if everyone around you has a LinkedIn profile, and in your eagerness to get a job, you’re considering getting one too. From one
    558 viewsWrite a comment
    Clerkships: The Case Against the Scattergun Approach
    Gina Yeung
    • Jul 5, 2018
    • 3 min

    Clerkships: The Case Against the Scattergun Approach

    Some people like to play it safe - they just want a clerkship, no matter the firm. Others are more picky and have a list of certain firms th
    318 viewsWrite a comment
    Christina
    • May 24, 2018
    • 5 min

    'Victorian Clerkship Basics' Series #4: Interviews and the Clerkship Process

    I’ve applied, interviewed and have been selected: now what? You’ve gone through the gruelling selection process and you’re one of the lucky
    409 viewsWrite a comment
    Christina
    • May 17, 2018
    • 3 min

    'Victorian Clerkship Basics' Series #3: Cover Letters and Short Answers

    Survive Law is partnering with Stefani Janson, the founder of Navigator, an informative space to help young professional women in Australia,
    436 viewsWrite a comment
    Christina
    • May 9, 2018
    • 7 min

    'Victorian Clerkship Basics' Series #2: Building a CV

    ​​Drafting a CV can be a very daunting experience. But, updating your CV is like hitting the gym: the more frequently you engage with it, th
    689 viewsWrite a comment
    'Victorian Clerkship Basics' Series #1: Preparing and Planning
    Christina
    • May 2, 2018
    • 4 min

    'Victorian Clerkship Basics' Series #1: Preparing and Planning

    Clerkships are a huge process. In August each year, Victorian penultimate and final year law students scurry to submit clerkship application
    796 viewsWrite a comment
    Survive Law NZ Needs a New Editor!
    Survive Law NZ
    • Mar 9, 2018
    • 2 min

    Survive Law NZ Needs a New Editor!

    Survive Law NZ is looking for an editor to take the reins and steer Survive Law NZ into the hearts of every law student in NZ with kooky, hi
    444 viewsWrite a comment
    Are Law Schools Out of Touch?
    Nikki
    • Mar 9, 2018
    • 2 min

    Are Law Schools Out of Touch?

    Many law schools are still dominated by old, somewhat outdated course structures and electives. While this structure offers students with a
    474 viewsWrite a comment
    Non-Legal Ideas for Legal Resumes
    Isabel
    • Jan 23, 2018
    • 2 min

    Non-Legal Ideas for Legal Resumes

    It’s no secret that legal employers are placing less emphasis on marks, and more on broad knowledge and curiosity. An obsession with commerc
    1,018 viewsWrite a comment
    What if Commercial Law Isn't for Me?
    Isabel
    • Jan 15, 2018
    • 3 min

    What if Commercial Law Isn't for Me?

    Pressure to secure the coveted ‘clerkship’ position often results in fourth year being underscored by collective anxiety and cut-throat comp
    1,467 viewsWrite a comment
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