MESSAGE FROM UNSW LAW CAREERS SERVICE
Siobhan Ryan Hi, I’m Siobhan Ryan, Manager of the Career Service in the UNSW Law Faculty.
Law is a versatile and foundational degree for many career pathways, especially within public interest. At
UNSW the law faculty has a strong tradition in advocacy
and social justice, offering a high number of social
justice internships under the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs and working closely with centres
on campus providing direct legal service delivery
and policy reform. This strong tradition has resulted in many UNSW alumni taking on roles in the public
sector, community legal centres, and other national and international social policy driven organisations.
The Careers Service organise a range of events for
Your law degree and the training you receive at UNSW
and in 2019 an exclusive spring clerkship program for
career pathway for you can be difficult with so many
the launch of the ‘Day in the Of’ series wherein students
you will likely change your career multiple times during
better understand the role of a lawyer on the ground
It’s all experience.
offers career counselling appointments, to review your
The role of the law career service is to help you maximise
your interests and goals. As a UNSW Alumni and having
job at the end of your studies. This includes keeping
most of my career, I understand the rewards of a career
students, including career fairs, panel discussions
are in high demand by employers. Identifying the right
UNSW students with a top tier law firm. 2019 also saw
choices available but trust your instincts and know that
were invited to attend public service departments to
your working life so there’s no wrong career pathway.
in government agencies. The Law Careers service also job applications and discuss career options aligned to
your chances of finding - and landing - your dream
working in the community and government sectors
you up to date with industry news and information on
in public interest better than most!
a range of resources to support you in exploring the
I know you will find the law careers service useful and I
different career pathways. The MyLaw website offers best career fit for you, understanding the current legal market and applying for work.
Work experience is invaluable in assisting you to
look forward to hearing from you.
For more information : https://my.law.unsw.edu.au/ or email law.careers@unsw.edu.au
discover what career fits your strengths and interests. On the UNSW law career website, the Law Jobs Board
showcases a selection of roles for both students and graduates, including jobs exclusively advertised to UNSW students.
Siobhan Ryan UNSW Law Careers Manager
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