Blog | survivelaw

Dec 5, 2019
3 min

A case for raising the bar in New York

Many Australian and New Zealand-qualified lawyers dream of getting overseas experience, but the prospect of moving to and working in a new jurisdiction can be daunting. After getting a law degree in New Zealand and working in Auckland for four years, I recently moved to New York to join a law firm. For those interested in making a move, here are a few thoughts based on my experiences. Why New York? Each State in the U.S. has its requirements for admission to the bar, and thes

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Reyna

Jul 30, 2015
3 min

Starting your legal career overseas

High-flying company executives are not the only ones who get to travel abroad as part of their careers. Law offers numerous opportunities to

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I Want Your Job: Interview with Rachel French, Legal Counsel for Amatheon Agri

Kate F

Dec 16, 2014
3 min

I Want Your Job: Interview with Rachel French, Legal Counsel for Amatheon Agri

Rachel studied Arts/Law before completing a Master of Laws, specialising in international law. She is currently working in Berlin as the in-

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New Rules for Canadians Studying Law in Australia

Survive Law

Sep 18, 2014
1 min

New Rules for Canadians Studying Law in Australia

Canada’s National Committee on Accreditation recently announced a new policy that could impact the popularity of overseas law schools as a d

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Kate F

Nov 24, 2013
2 min

Escape from the Law: My Semester Abroad

All law students have probably had the thought, “what would university be like if I didn’t study law?” Last semester I got to find out when

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Alex

Jun 20, 2013
2 min

On Exchange in Florence

When planning to study law in Florence, a lot of questions came to mind. Would I get any study done? Is gelato a breakfast food? Is there su

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Angelique

Mar 9, 2013
3 min

The Post-Exchange Blues

Have you just come back from a semester abroad? I have, and here’s something they don’t really tell you in the pre-exchange info sessions –

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Sightseeing for the Travelling Law Student

Kat Crossley

Dec 3, 2012
2 min

Sightseeing for the Travelling Law Student

Hooray! Summer holidays are here! It’s time for road trips and overseas holidays, for broadening horizons (and trying local beers). Because

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Carolyn

Aug 18, 2012
2 min

My Oxford Experience

In between recovering from final exams and submitting clerkship applications, I spent my winter break completing a short study programme on

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Tins of Abalone: A Diary of a Law Grad in an ‘Alternative’ Career

Tammy

Mar 9, 2012
2 min

Tins of Abalone: A Diary of a Law Grad in an ‘Alternative’ Career

Recently, I completed my studies in law (hurrah!) and decided to try something a little different. So, I packed my bags, moved overseas and

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Finding (and Surviving) a Graduate Job Overseas

Melissa C

Jan 6, 2012
3 min

Finding (and Surviving) a Graduate Job Overseas

There is no denying it, there is a certain allure to working as an international lawyer. The perks are numerous: bigger pay-cheques, a new c

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Survive Law

Oct 22, 2011
4 min

Should I go on an exchange?

International student exchanges are available at most, if not all, Australian universities. They can be short study programs overseas, or a

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