SurviveJun 253 minHeydon's Hayday in CourtI couldn't comprehend the gravity of the discovery of the recent sexual assault allegations concerning Justice Heydon.
SamMay 286 minGlad to be a gradWhat would a post-Covid19 employment market look like for law graduates of 2020/21? Will the ghost of Law's past determine our future?
Terry AngMar 265 minOutlawed: A call to actionSometimes Law can feel unreasonably difficult, but does the culture we find ourselves in need to change to better accomodate graduates?
neeharika5Feb 65 minMy journey as a law student finalist in 2019Surviving Law School can be incredibly arduous, at times. But I hope my journey as a law student finalist can help find your own success.
SiobhanAug 8, 20193 minInterning: The Do’s and Don’tsYour first day can be nerve racking, especially if you’ve never had any practical experience within the law, or general administration. Tes
SiobhanAug 1, 20192 minSecuring a Legal InternshipYou 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
Survive Law NZApr 23, 20195 minI want your job: Q&A with Anjori Mitra, barrister and LLM candidateAnjori Mitra is currently studying towards an LLM at Columbia University and prior, worked as a junior barrister in New Zealand for four yea
Survive LawApr 17, 20192 minClerkships Index 2019/2020With clerkship season looming, Survive Law has put together a quick index to help you plan ahead for what firms you're thinking about ap
Gina YeungAug 28, 20182 minTackling 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
Williame GucakeAug 20, 20182 minApplying for Government InternshipsEvery year students migrate from Auckland, Canterbury, Hamilton and Dunedin to participate in the annual government summer internship. These
KevinJul 14, 20183 minThe Virtues and Vices of LinkedInIt 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
Gina YeungJul 5, 20183 minClerkships: The Case Against the Scattergun ApproachSome 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
ChristinaMay 24, 20185 min'Victorian Clerkship Basics' Series #4: Interviews and the Clerkship ProcessI’ve applied, interviewed and have been selected: now what? You’ve gone through the gruelling selection process and you’re one of the lucky
ChristinaMay 17, 20183 min'Victorian Clerkship Basics' Series #3: Cover Letters and Short AnswersSurvive Law is partnering with Stefani Janson, the founder of Navigator, an informative space to help young professional women in Australia,
ChristinaMay 9, 20187 min'Victorian Clerkship Basics' Series #2: Building a CVDrafting 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
ChristinaMay 2, 20184 min'Victorian Clerkship Basics' Series #1: Preparing and PlanningClerkships are a huge process. In August each year, Victorian penultimate and final year law students scurry to submit clerkship application
Survive Law NZMar 9, 20182 minSurvive 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
NikkiMar 9, 20182 minAre 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
IsabelJan 23, 20182 minNon-Legal Ideas for Legal ResumesIt’s no secret that legal employers are placing less emphasis on marks, and more on broad knowledge and curiosity. An obsession with commerc
IsabelJan 15, 20183 minWhat 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
