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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

Survive Law
Aug 1, 20192 min read


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

Head Editor
Apr 24, 20195 min read


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

Survive Law
Apr 18, 20192 min read


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

Survive Law
Aug 29, 20182 min read


Applying for Government Internships
Every year students migrate from Auckland, Canterbury, Hamilton and Dunedin to participate in the annual government summer internship. These

Survive Law
Aug 21, 20182 min read


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

Survive Law
Jul 14, 20183 min read


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

Survive Law
Jul 5, 20183 min read
'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

Survive Law
May 25, 20185 min read
'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,

Survive Law
May 18, 20183 min read
'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

Survive Law
May 9, 20187 min read


'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

Survive Law
May 2, 20184 min read


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

Head Editor
Mar 9, 20182 min read


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

Survive Law
Mar 9, 20182 min read


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

Survive Law
Jan 24, 20182 min read


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

Survive Law
Jan 15, 20183 min read


Reflections from a Clerkship Survivor
So...the annual clerkship season for law students has come and gone. If you are unaware of what this is, it’s the period in March and/or May

Survive Law
Nov 16, 20173 min read


How to Attack an Empty CV
If you're looking at your CV and feeling a little overwhelmed (or underwhelmed by what’s on it) there are few things you can try to beef

Survive Law
Oct 31, 20173 min read


Why You Should Get a Law Mentor, Stat!
A great mentor is like a 7 in one multicooker – they can act as a career advisor, study assistant, networking coach, opportunity creator, pr

Survive Law
Sep 14, 20175 min read


Finding a Job With No Legal Work Experience
Remember your first day of law school? You sauntered in with an air of confidence, swaggering over to your desk as if you were already Harve

Survive Law
Aug 2, 20173 min read


Checklist for writing a professional email
Writing your first professional email can be daunting. It's a delicate balance between professionalism, politeness and - last but not le

Survive Law
Mar 7, 20173 min read
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