The Law Student Podcast

For the final episode this year, Dean is joined by the Honourable Shannon Fentiman MP, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Minister for Women, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence.

The pair discuss the Attorney-General’s journey to law and to politics and her highlights from her incredibly rich career thus far – before turning to any tips she may have for young law students.

Note this podcast was recorded in late August before the passing of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill in Queensland Parliament.

In this episode, Dean is joined by Cassandra Heilbronn (Sports & Entertainment Regulation Legal Manager) to discuss the field of sports law and tips for young students and professionals!

This week, Dean is joined by Kate Le Pontois (HR Consultant, Graduate Programs Ashurst), and Sabrene Ben Dekhil (Graduate, Ashurst) and the group discusses everything Clerkships and Graduate Programs at Ashurst!

In this episode, Dean is joined by Alex Giannopoulos (Manager for Industry Engagement & Careers at Leo Cussen Centre for Law), and the two discuss alternative pathways after law school, how to nail that graduate interview and Practical Legal Training (PLT).

Dean is joined this week by James D’Apice (Special Counsel at Chamberlains & 'Coffee and a Case Note’ producer) to discuss what life is like being a commercial and litigation lawyer, where the profession is going and thoughts on social media for young professionals.

Dean is joined this week by Melanie Jones (IT Officer - GULS) and Matt Alvites (Current Student). The trio discuss what it's like being an International Student studying Law at Griffith University here in Australia!

This week Dean is joined by Oliver Pipe (GULS Relations Manager) and Grace McGahan (GULS Secretary) to discuss their experience in mentoring relationships and networking, as well as all-important LinkedIn tips for first and final years alike!

In this episode, Dean is joined by Melissa Bansraj (GULS Director of Education) and Stella Tsakires (GULS Equity and Wellbeing Officer). The trio discuss how to achieve good grades at law school, all while keeping strong mental health and having a good time!

If you are having a hard time, please think about reaching out to GULS or the below organisations:

Griffith Mental Wellbeing Support Line (1300 785 442 - Calls; 0488 884 146 - Texts)

Lifeline on 131 114

Griffith Counselling https://www.griffith.edu.au/student-support/counselling

This week Dean is joined by Jasmyn Daley, the Director of Competitions for the Griffith University Law Society and Anna Stirling, a current student. The panel discusses all the different types of competitions available at Law School, and why students should do them!

Dean is joined by Elly Thomas, the President of the Griffith University Law Society and India Johnson who is the Vice President. The trio discusses how to succeed at Law School as a first-year student - contemplating what they have done right thus far and what they would do differently if they had their time again.