Out of the frying pan - People often describe the jump from High School to University with a proverb – ‘out of the frying pan and into the fire’. This article instead looks at the transition out of law school, and into working life. Some would describe the jump from University to working life as ‘out of the fire and into … 
Realisations of a first year COVID-19 law student: Surviving big changes in tough times - I received my undergraduate degree by lounging in lecture halls, scrunching into tiny study nooks and splaying on the many lawns of my university. I never thought I would miss all the different ways I could plonk myself down to stare at a textbook or lecture and absorb absolutely nothing. I am starting to believe … - The 5 most common questions of a first-year law student during COVID-19 - How do I get in contact with group members or class members when I have never met them? Be forward and reach out! Everyone is in the same situation, taking that first step by initiating a conversation with someone will be both appreciated and reciprocated. It may seem daunting at first but the potential to make …
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A Tale of Transition: From Regional Public School to First Year Law - “So, what school did you go to?” It’s an innocent question and you hear it quite a lot during those awkward first year icebreakers, especially among Victorian students. When I explain I went to a public school in Geelong, reactions vary from blank to surprised. I suppose people have a vague sense of Geelong as … Continue reading "A Tale of Transition: From Regional Public School to First Year Law"
A Case for Good Breaks - Have you ever been studying, cramming or grinding away at a task and you hit a wall? A seemingly insurmountable wall that you just can’t overcome? You check your phone, you distract your roommates or you go snack on some food, finding any excuse to procrastinate whatever it was you were doing. Yeah, we’ve all …
A Reasonable Standard: Wellbeing for Law Students
A guide to looking after ourselves at University
