Law and Disorder: Demystifying law school

Andre Kwok (LLB, Asian Studies ’24) joins the podcast this week to unpack the intersection of Asian Studies and the Law, which is where Andre’s passion lies. Andre has a passion for Asia-Pacific affairs, particularly towards access to justice issues, civil society engagement and digital societies.

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Episode hosted and produced by Audrey Mims on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land.

Whether you’ve been confused by something they’ve written that’s been allocated as a course reading, or you’re dead set on becoming one, or you’ve wondered why they exist in the first place – judges are one of the central pieces of the legal system’s jigsaw puzzle that nevertheless carry mystique.

This week, the honourable Justice Janine Pritchard (ANU LLB (Hons), BA) joins Audrey to unpack the mystique around Judges and the judiciary.

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Episode hosted and produced by Audrey Mims on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land. 

Ever wondered about the intersection between sport and the law? It’s this crossover that excites Chloe Hosking (JD ’24), who has gone from representing Australia in professional cycling at the Olympic Games and being the 2018 Commonwealth Games champion, to nearing the end of her JD and beginning a career in sports law.

Chloe shares her experience with sport and the law and why we should all care about the legal landscape of the sporting world.

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Episode hosted and produced by Audrey Mims on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land. 

Andrew Henderson (ANU PhD 2022) shares his journey from being a “bad” law student, to developing a passion for education, to completing a PhD on how law school affects students’ motivation and identity.

Andrew has a fascination with teaching and learning, demonstrated through his wealth of experience as a tutor, research assistant and lecturer. Andrew has worked at ANU and now works at the University of Canberra. In the course of his PhD research, Andrew explored the way students cling to the myth of the perfect law student.

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Episode hosted and produced by Audrey Mims on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land. 

Feeling some nervous excitement in the lead up to the start of your first year of law school? Audrey has collated law school advice sent in from people who are on, or who have completed, the journey that is law school. 

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Episode hosted and produced by Audrey Mims on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Land.

You may have heard of ‘Hot Girl Summer’, but we’re introducing a new concept: the ‘Law Student Summer’. It may not be flashy or glamorous, but Audrey and Sok Ho Chong (Work Integrated Learning Consultant, ANU Careers & Employability) unpack how a Law Student Summer will help you start 2024 feeling refreshed, inspired, and ready to apply for practical opportunities that are available during your degree: whether it’s a paralegal role, internship or connecting with people who work in your dream job. 

Sok also gives some great advice about how to find and apply for jobs in the law as a law student.

• Mentoring programs at the ANU College of Law 
• Careers & Employability
• Book a career consultation appointment

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Exams coming up? Whether it’s your first or last law school exam season, it’s normal to feel some stress, anxiety or nervousness around these times. Having an exam strategy, whether that’s car-aoke or making a clear set of problem-solving notes, is key to making it through exam season.

Nic Kamvissis (BPolPhEc, LLB (Hons) ’24) joins Audrey Mims as both share their top exam season survival tips, as well as discussing what makes a good or bad exam season, and how they each get through. 

• LSS Pre-Exam sessions are published each semester on the LSS Facebook page
• ANU College of Law Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) sessions (advertised on the PAL Facebook page)
• Need to talk to someone? Help is at hand with ANU Counselling

Disclaimer: Although a level of stress and anxiety can be normal, these things shouldn’t interfere with everyday life. If you’re worried about your stress and anxiety, reach out to friends, family or professional support services for help.

Isabelle Lee (BIntRel, LLB (Hons) ’21) shares her journey into, and out of, the law. Isabelle has always had a passion for creativity and the arts, having performed since a young age and throughout her law degree. Despite working as a lawyer after graduating, Isabelle never lost her artistic passion, and she recently finished her job as a lawyer in order to pursue her artistic interests full-time.

It's a common misconception that if you want to be a law student or a lawyer, you must dedicate your whole life and focus to the law. This isn’t true – Isabelle discusses the ways that our hobbies, interests and passions can contribute meaningfully to a career in, or outside of, law.

• Follow Isabelle on Instagram: @Issybellee
• Isabelle’s play Mythic Plans and Other Fun Games: @mythicplanes.aofg

Anais Simo (ANU Law/Arts 2019-2023) shares her latest passion project: a podcast she has created, hosted, produced and released called Can I Pull You For A Chat. In this podcast, Anais dissects the make-ups and breakups on Love Island UK.

On this episode of Law and Disorder, Anais explains the process of podcasting, from the things she had to do to record and release the podcast, to where she hopes to take future podcast seasons. She also talks about her life as a law student, from her favourite law course, to her most cringe moment. Anais is currently in her final semester of Law, and works part-time.

• Can I Pull You For A Chat Podcast
• Can I Pull You For A Chat Instagram

Satara Uthayakumaran (BA, LLB (Hons) '24) shares her experience as a third-year law student, activist and advocate. Hear her unpack her recent appearance on ABC TV show 'The Drum'.  

Satara is a youth ambassador for Anti-Slavery Australia, a board member of the Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT and a youth advisory councillor for the US Embassy in Australia. Satara is also currently the President of Women in Law ANU and, earlier in 2023, co-launched the Lawyers for Diversity ACT advocacy group.

• Women in Law ANU
• Women in Law X Lawyers for Diversity Mentoring program 
• Lawyers for Diversity