UTS CAREERS’ TOP TIPS FOR LAW STUDENTS

Start Having Career Conversations

No matter where you’re at in your studies or career, asking questions and chatting about your options with your peers or industry professionals can provide invaluable new insights into what your next career step may be. As a UTS Law student, you have several options when it comes to exploratory career conversations.

First, you can book a free one-on-one express appointment (uts.ac/CareerAdvice) with one of UTS Careers’ Peer Career Advisors and get answers to your general career enquiries, learn more about how UTS Careers can help, and discover what resources and opportunities are available to you.

Or, if you’re looking to chat to an industry professional, UTS alumni, or your fellow peers then the Online Career Communities (uts.ac/OCC) may be for you. Hosted on the Professional Mentoring Platform, these communities offer an inclusive space to share and receive career advice, explore your future career options, and ask questions.

At UTS you have access to a ready network of brilliant minds, people who want to see you succeed, and industry contacts eager to work with you. But it can be hard to know where to start and where to focus your energy when you’re trying to determine the next step in your career. Luckily, UTS Careers can help provide the tools, support and resources you need to find success.

Whether you’re at the beginning of your career journey, changing industries, or already navigating your career in law, read on for some of UTS Careers’ top tips for both undergraduate and postgraduate students looking to find career success while at UTS and beyond.

Stay Up To Date With Law Career Opportunities While You Study

If you’re starting to think more deeply about your next career move it’s important to stay up to date with the different opportunities that may be coming your way while you study. Not sure where to look? If you’re interested in exploring where your degree could take you, or you simply want to learn more about events and learning experiences designed to help you start planning your career journey, then visit the Law Career Hub (careerhub.uts.edu.au/s/law)

The Law Career Hub is a curated online career support hub designed with your unique faculty needs in mind. UTS Careers developed this one-stop, discipline-specific online location to help you find on-demand resources, events and opportunities to help you take ownership of your career.

Stay Curious And Search Out New Perspectives

One of the best ways to build your career know-how is to learn from others’ experiences. Lucky for you, the UTS Careers Blog (careersblog.uts.edu.au) offers a range of career advice and inspiration from industry professionals, as well as UTS alumni, staff and students. Whether you’re looking for tips on advancing your career, guidance around the recruitment process, or want to explore stories from the UTS community, this blog is the place to visit.

For example, do you want to learn how a recent UTS Law alumna went from volunteering in Italy and Kosovo to her current role within the Attorney-General’s Department? Check out this interview (uts.ac/azimiblog) with Australian Government Solicitor, Sadaf Azimi, to learn about her experience studying law and entering legal practice.

Brush Up On Your Recruitment Skills

While building your professional skills through your studies is vital to landing a career in law, some students struggle to convey their skills and knowledge during the recruitment process. Whether it’s writing a great resume, or standing out in an interview, developing your recruitment skills is a great idea. If you’re looking for feedback on your resume, check out Rate My Resume (uts.ac/RateMyResume). This free online tool offers you tailored guidance at any time, no matter where you are. Simply upload your resume to receive advice on everything from word choice to formatting, and beyond. Or if interviews are your kryptonite, practise your skills with the Video Interview Practice Tool (uts.ac/videointerview). This is free online tool that can help you build your confidence and familiarise yourself with video interviews. Plus, you can submit your interview for feedback from a UTS Careers team member.

Finally, you can discover more recruitment, interview and application resources on the Law Career Hub (careerhub.uts.edu.au/s/law)

A Final Tip For Students Coming From Other Industries

Remember, many students will work in other industries prior to starting their law careers - whether that means they’ve had a career in a previous industry and are now studying a degree in law, or they’re an undergraduate student working part-time while they study.

Either way, the expertise you bring from other industries can be invaluable in your law career and can provide you with skillsets that other job applicants may lack. When looking for what your next step may be, consider how your previous experience could be leveraged to your advantage. You can access the resources and support mentioned above