icture this.It’s 11 PM on a Monday night and you’re headed to McDonald's for a late night study snack. Just when you are about to cross the road the pedestrian light turns red, and a single car passes through the traffic lights.With no other vehicles on the road, you decide to cross on a red light. Little did you know that this single act could land you on the receiving end … [Read more...]
#FutureOfLaw: Relax, Robot Lawyers Aren’t Here To Kill Your Legal Career
There is a new generation of machine in action now, and these are systems that can replace parts of, and sometimes all of, certain kinds of professional work” – Richard Susskind ust when you thought technology couldn't permeate our lives any more than it already has here come robots and artificial intelligence (AI) threatening to replace human jobs.Last … [Read more...]
A Field Guide To Surviving University As An International Student
remember how excited I was when I received my letter of offer from an Australian university. Getting to study overseas has always been my dream and, at that moment, I imagined the opportunities that would finally be available to me - like meeting new friends, living on my own, and learning to cook for myself.While I couldn’t wait to do all those things, the more I thought … [Read more...]
Rules Of Engagement: Why Over Apologising Is A Sign Of Weakness
ost of us automatically utter the word “sorry" at least three times in our daily encounters, regardless of whether we actually have a reason to apologise. It's a culture of crippling politeness that has permeated every aspect of our lives.While it is perfectly acceptable and socially appropriate to apologise when you have made an error or wronged someone, apologising can … [Read more...]
Think Like A Law Student: The Leslie Knope Guide To Overcoming Extreme Procrastination
Happy International Women's Day!hen it comes to procrastination we have all been there, dreaming up every reason to avoid sitting down and making a start on that terrifying 2000 word assessment. Rather than bite the bullet and just do it, instead we misplace our energy and end up cleaning the whole house.Of all undergraduate degrees, law students must cope with … [Read more...]
Secret Life Of Introverts: Succeeding In A World Dominated By Extroverts
“Society is itself an education in the extrovert values ... and rarely has there been a society that has preached them so hard”- William H Whytee live in a world where extroverts have taken over the personality spectrum. Although many societies tend to undervalue introverts due to their quiet and humble nature, some of the most successful leaders and trailblazers in history … [Read more...]
Student Wellness: Coping With Anxiety & Stress At University
I can't do it anymore, I'm not good enough, this is too difficult." Do you ever experience any of these thoughts, particularly when exams are just around the corner, or when you have not started an assessment that is due less than 24 hours away?If you answered yes, then you could be headed towards burnout.As a university student, you may feel constant … [Read more...]
Your Missing Career Link: The Benefits Of Volunteering With Purpose
Establishing a solid career is tough.The initial stages of everyone's professional journey are a time filled with panic, confusion and self-doubt.Maybe you are unable to land that competitive internship or are finding it hard to be offered an entry level position. You may even be struggling to work out what career path you wish to pursue. You could be missing something … [Read more...]