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I could do the hours for the 3 week summer clerkship, but not as a permanent job for the graduate position.

I was wondering about the hours you'll be expected to put in. Did any of the firms give you guys a clear idea of what a normal working week is expected to be? I'm going to be applying for these clerkships next year, but have other commitments and can't work any more than a 50 hour week, so am...

on a practical level, if you're interested in family law a psych degree would be really, really useful dealing with client issues.

If Deakin aren't happy with your scores, they will get you to sit their DULSAT test. Email the School of Law, they're incredibly helpful and get respond quickly. School of Law - Contact

I know this will kill a lot of you, but you need to remember there are bottom tier firms out there too when you graduate. Sure, they don't have the prestige, gym memberships or the money - but you'll get varied experience, will probably be given a lot more responsibility than in a top tier...

Don't forget the mining industry for big money. The wages are still out there even with the economic downturn. If you're willing to work 2 on 1 off fly-in/fly-out you can earn $80k as an untrained operator driving dump trucks. If you don't mind getting your hands dirty, then you can get...

I didn't know that. I thought a credit average meant your law degree wouldn' get you work in the industry. For me, law is amazingly stressful, really hard work and the best thing I've ever done. Be warned though, working in law (particularly starting out) is nearly all paperwork. If you...

Its pushed pretty hard that when we're applying for clerkships we need to have good grades and impressive extra curriculars. I'm wondering what sort of things people are doing? I'm really not sure what sorts of things prospective employers care about? I just don't know how we're supposed...

This will probably just add more confusion to the mix, but if you're wanting to study law on a trimester system, Deakin University has just gone to trimesters this year. They also have a brilliant distance program, so you don't have to be living in Victoria to complete your degree - you audio...

I used the Krever text and 'laying down the law', but only because I was forced to read them for an intro unit. My recommendation - get these texts out of your uni library. They have some priceless information in them, but you generally won't find the whole book relevant and one quick reading...

It's not only criminal lawyers facing ethical dilemmas - although it's the only situation the general public will criticise you for. I have assisted in family law cases where we knew our client (a parent) was unfit, have aided insurance companies to dodge their responsibilities, etc. That's...

How many hours you want to work depends greatly on the tier you're employed by. If you're happy to go bottom tier (which is less money), the solicitors at the firms I've worked at start at 8.30 and are gone by 5.00. Down side is that there is a lot of pressure to be active in the community...

Email the LIV and ask. They're usually pretty helpful.

Work experience in your uncle's firm would be excellent. Use every family contact you have! And don't get disheartened if your work experience only involves shadowing the junior secretary/outside clerk. It's all relevant and will still give you a good feel for how the office works.

Barristers are essentially contractors - solicitors refer work to them depending on areas of expertise, how easy they're to work with, etc. You will generally need to get experience as a solicitor for a few years first, so you can gain the knowledge and industry contacts. Try and get some...

Wow. I must be doing something wrong to the rest of you. I spend about 15 hours per unit a week and increase it as much as possible in the month before exams. If I have a compulsory assignment, that is done on top of the standard study. The exams are open book, but in my experience, you...

Now is the time of semester I always think about quitting law. Concentrate on getting through those exams and then put serious thought into it when you're not so stressed (and depressed, overwrought, terrified). I'm always glad I stuck with it as soon as the exams are done. Think of your law...

Hi I think the Law Society website might be your best place to look. Pretty sure the articles dates are set out there?

I'm an off campus student studying law via Deakin Uni. The isolation is frustrating and it's very difficult to know what sort of standard the other students are managing. What sort of WAPM are you guys averaging in your law units at the moment? Anyone willing to share?

My first year invovled torts and contract law which was good as it gives you a clear idea of expectations early on. If you have a chat board where you can post end of topic answer attempts DEFINITELY do this! I find the most important thing to do each semester is work out the way to answer...