Blog | survivelaw

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

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Golden rule for resumes: Short and professionally sweet.

Jessica C

Oct 13, 2015
2 min

Golden rule for resumes: Short and professionally sweet.

Whether you are leaving the university nest and flying into the big world of scary jobs or you are looking for a casual pub job to cover tex

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Bradley

Sep 12, 2014
2 min

Another Reason to Volunteer

Undeniably, volunteering is a great thing to do and there are numerous ways that you can donate your time and expertise. In our law school l

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Kick Starting your Legal Career in First Year

Emily Kelly

Mar 6, 2014
2 min

Kick Starting your Legal Career in First Year

Don’t let your year level discourage you from getting involved in the legal industry early. There are plenty of ways to wade into the ocean

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Planning for Next Semester with an Aspiring Perfectionist

Megan

Jan 14, 2014
3 min

Planning for Next Semester with an Aspiring Perfectionist

If you’re anything like me, the end of year break doesn’t seem like much of a break at all. While friends are jetting off to exotic location

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The Great Font Debate: Picking the Best Typography for CVs and Assignments

Leanne

Mar 5, 2013
2 min

The Great Font Debate: Picking the Best Typography for CVs and Assignments

Recently pondering the formatting of my resume and scrolling through articles about which font is the best, I discovered what can only be de

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Getting your Dream Job with a ‘Future CV’

Andrew

Nov 21, 2012
2 min

Getting your Dream Job with a ‘Future CV’

It’s time to apply for holiday jobs and work experience opportunities. You look at the experience and achievements listed on your CV and fro

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Why you don’t need to do Law-Related Extra-Curricular Activities

Amber Cameron

Sep 7, 2012
2 min

Why you don’t need to do Law-Related Extra-Curricular Activities

We've all been told that mooting, witness examination competitions and peer mentoring look good on resumes. But what if you can't th

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Working Hardly: The Underachiever’s Guide to CV Writing

Obiter Ovum

May 3, 2012
2 min

Working Hardly: The Underachiever’s Guide to CV Writing

CVs are about putting your best foot forward… but what if it feels like there isn’t much to work with? Obiter Ovum uses his powers of broad

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