Consulting

Academia

An academic is a law professor who is a part of the Australasian Law Academics Association (ALAA). It is a wide ranging, fascinating career path that will be the perfect fit for those who love research and teaching. To be an academic, an honours degree is first needed, then a PHD must be obtained.

Getting a PHD can be difficult if the requisite honours class is not achieved, however, there are other pathways to obtaining one.

First, you can get into a PhD program through providing research experience, such as publishing academic articles in peer-reviewed journals, preparing research reports for industry, business or government. Additionally, you can show your prior legal work experience where you can demonstrate an ability to plan and execute a project with a high level of independence.

Key Features of Academia

RESEARCH As an academic you will be able to write articles for journals and perform a deeper analysis on the law.

NETWORKING Becoming an academic brings you further into the legal network, allowing you to make connections with other scholars. These connections will further your ability to thrive in your career.

PUBLICITY

Policy

Having articles published under your name will provide you with an excellent reputation and allow you to become widely known in the legal profession, as well as making you an expert in your field.

A career in policy will enable you to create policy reforms through working in various organisations such as federal or state government, non-profits, companies and advocacy groups. You could also enter public policy roles such as, political analyst, political consultant or be a lobbyist. Alternatively, you could work in a think-tank, where you can work to influence government policy. Such a role would entail foreign policy, security, public policy, and economics. Pathway into a career in policy is best formed through experience. Gaining experience in the