06/03/2026
Last week, I spoke to the commencing law students from Griffith University on behalf of the . I spoke to them about the admirable work they would do, should they eventually choose to join the solicitors branch.
University is a time to consider career pathways, without the pressure of having to make life-long binding decisions.
Some pointers that I shared:-
-Take opportunities whenever they present themselves, even if they don't look as you imagined.
-Deadlines will rule your life as a solicitor, best to start abiding by them during university and submit your assignments on time. It is an invaluable skill.
-Try before you buy, areas of law, volunteer, paid administrative work, different locations. All of these will allow you to decide exactly whether you want to apply for admission, and if so, what areas of law you may want to work in. The study of law and the practice of it are two very different things.
Above all, I reminded them that everyone has opportunities, but not everyone will use them.
I was very grateful for the opportunity to share some tid-bits of (hopefully) wisdom. Thank you to Griffith University for the opportunity.
