In this episode, Johnny talks to Fallon Wanganeen, a proud Narungga man from the Yorke Peninsula and Inclusion Manager at ANZ. The conversation focuses on what we could be doing to make spaces more inclusive for Indigenous Australians.

Episode overview:

- What has Fallon's career journey been like so far? Also includes a discussion about advice for people in regional areas thinking about moving to a metro city and misconceptions about working at a bank

- Organisational efforts to make workplaces and communities more inclusive for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

- Young people's role in inclusion efforts for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

- How to become more culturally competent

- Cultural appreciation vs cultural appropriation

- Indigenous Australia's diversity

Map of Indigenous Australia mentioned in the episode: aiatsis.gov.au/explore/map-indigenous-australia  

Fallon's favourite resources: 

-ANZ's Indigenous Cultural Awareness Online Learning: indigenousculturalawareness.anz.com 

-Reconciliation Australia's Website: reconciliation.org.au 

-Pod Squad's recommendations of podcast episodes about Indigenous Australians and related issues: mailchi.mp/2dd445ba0f3f/broadening-the-buds 

-Mangaa, a podcast about (learning) the Nharangga language: buzzsprout.com/1651945 

-The Tracker (Netflix film): netflix.com/title/60034533?s=i&trkid=13747225 

-Sweet Country (Netflix film): netflix.com/title/80216706?s=i&trkid=13747225 

-Dark Emu, a non-fiction book arguing against the hunter-gatherer tag that has been used to justify colonisation and dispossession: magabala.com/products/dark-emu  

Listen to the podcast on these platforms:

-YouTube: youtube.com/c/thellbpodcast

-Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/49z5Z82EhfmCFTF4BfCYdF

-Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-llb-podcast/id1548554169

Connect with the speakers and podcast on social media: 

-Fallon's Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/fallon-wanganeen 

-Podcast's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-llb-podcast 

-Johnny's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/duc-huy-johnny-nguyen

In this episode, Johnny talks to Peter Dombkins, a director at PwC NewLaw, about concepts related to Law as a Service. Beyond the technical side of the practice of law, Peter explains the entire suite of services that go into providing a smooth client experience. In particular, legal innovation is discussed at lengths because it is difficult to achieve in practice. Peter shares tips on how to build trust and psychological safety, two things he believes are the bedrock of any team that hopes to innovate.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: 

- The Legal Forecast: thelegalforecast.com

- Corporate Legal Operations Consortium: cloc.org

- ALTA: alta.law

- UNSW PLT: law.unsw.edu.au/study/unsw-practical-legal-training

- Amy Edmonson TED Talk: youtu.be/LhoLuui9gX8

- TED talk on divorce and nuclear war: ted.com/talks/hannah_fry_the_mathematics_of_love#t-1003275

Listen to the podcast on these platforms:

YouTube: youtube.com/c/thellbpodcast 

Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/49z5Z82EhfmCFTF4BfCYdF 

Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-llb-podcast/id1548554169   

Connect with the speakers and podcast on social media: 

Podcast's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-llb-podcast/ 

Johnny's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/duc-huy-johnny-nguyen 

Peter's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/peterdombkins 

Peter's Twitter: twitter.com/projectpete4

In this episode, Johnny talks to Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz, the Managing Counsel for Toyota Motor North America. The focus of the discussion revolves around the concept of reverse mentoring - what is it, how does it help companies and individuals, and how can junior employees make the most out of such opportunities. 

Before diving into the topic, Mey also takes us through her career journey. We hear about her struggles in 1L, the difficulties she had finding a job out of university and the transitions she's made across organisations, practice areas and hometowns. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Mentor in Law: mentorinlaw.org | linkedin.com/company/mentorinlaw | linkedin.com/in/nyssapchopra

Leg Up Legal: leguplegal.com | linkedin.com/company/LegUpLegal | linkedin.com/in/AnjieVichayanonda | youtube.com/channel/UCeYzl6LM2p9gc71mSLLsEZA

Richard Amador's Blog: ColorofLaw.us 

CONNECT WITH MEY:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/meybe

Blog: themeybe.com

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCVRZnv9BKbC-hz5QlhyAIqg

Connect with Johnny on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/duc-huy-johnny-nguyen

Follow the podcast on YouTube: youtube.com/c/thellbpodcast

Send in suggestions: [email protected]

In this episode, Johnny talks to Jason Lange, the Executive Director of the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR), Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Australia).   

Johnny and Jason discuss: 

- Jason's career journey 

- Differences between working in state and Commonwealth governments 

- The role of the OBPR and how it can help young policy officers 

- The value the OBPR can add despite not being a specialist agency

- A practical example demonstrating the OBPR's work 

- Careers advice for getting a job in Government 

- Thinking about policy critically as a young policy officer  

For more information about the OBPR, please visit pmc.gov.au/regulation  

Connect with Johnny on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/duc-huy-johnny-nguyen  

Follow the podcast on YouTube: youtube.com/c/thellbpodcast

Send in suggestions: [email protected] 

THIS EPISODE 

Johnny talks to Jason Feng about how junior employees can add value in a corporate environment. Jason is currently a construction lawyer at Pinsent Masons, an international law firm. Jason spends a lot of time producing content giving tips and advice to young lawyers. Jason has had a broad background working across the public and private sectors. He regularly writes posts and articles on LinkedIn and hosts monthly webinars alongside Daniel Lo (signup link below).   

LINKS

Jason's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfeng1/ 

Signup Link to Jason and Daniel's monthly webinar: https://mailchi.mp/539d96f79277/g01nka98jw

Jason's article (mentioned in the episode): https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-add-value-junior-lawyer-jason-feng/

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE PODCAST AND HOST 

The LLB Podcast is a series aimed at providing advice geared towards students (particularly those studying law) who are first-in-family to attend university and do not have many mentors. This is a collection of topics and advice about questions you may have or struggles you may face at university. A lot of this is based on the personal struggles or mistakes of Johnny Nguyen, the host.

THIS EPISODE

Johnny talks about how to prepare for the classic behavioural interview questions. Further, Johnny talks about using PREPSTAR, a modification on the tried and tested STAR method of answering behavioural interview questions. PREPSTAR is particularly effective at helping showcase transferable skills for applicants who do not have a lot of relevant industry experience. Johnny was able to secure a competitive clerkship at Ashurst, a top-tier commercial law firm, without having had any real legal experience. PREPSTAR was one of the main tools he used during the interview process.  

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE PODCAST AND HOST 

The LLB Podcast is a series aimed at providing advice geared towards students (particularly those studying law) who are first-in-family to attend university and do not have many mentors. This is a collection of topics and advice about questions you may have or struggles you may face at university. A lot of this is based off the personal struggles or mistakes of Johnny Nguyen, the host.  Johnny was born as the child of two disabled Vietnamese refugees. He grew up in one of the poorest suburbs in Australia. He eventually studied a combined LLB and BComm at Western Sydney University. While at university, Johnny undertook 8 highly varied internships. 3 of these internships occurred overseas. Johnny has worked in commercial law, strategy and consulting, social media marketing and even community development and aid. While at university, Johnny received university sponsorship to travel to 20 countries to attend exchange semesters, short-term study programs, cultural exchanges, conferences and international competitions.

THIS EPISODE

Johnny talks about how a curiosity-driven and growth-based mindset can assist with job interviews for university students and other early-in-career applicants.  

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE PODCAST AND HOST 

The LLB Podcast is a series aimed at providing advice geared towards students (particularly those studying law) who are first-in-family to attend university and do not have many mentors. This is a collection of topics and advice about questions you may have or struggles you may face at university. A lot of this is based off the personal struggles or mistakes of Johnny Nguyen, the host.  Johnny was born as the child of two disabled Vietnamese refugees. He grew up in one of the poorest suburbs in Australia. He eventually studied a combined LLB and BComm at Western Sydney University. While at university, Johnny undertook 8 highly varied internships. 3 of these internships occurred overseas. Johnny has worked in commercial law, strategy and consulting, social media marketing and even community development and aid. While at university, Johnny received university sponsorship to travel to 20 countries to attend exchange semesters, short-term study programs, cultural exchanges, conferences and international competitions.

In this episode, Johnny talks to Diana Qiu about job applications and mooting. For reference, this is Diana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianaqiu   

Diana has undertaken an impressive range of legal work while at university. Her experiences include working in refugee and immigration law, international arbitration, and some regulatory and insolvency work. Similarly, Diana has worked alongside barristers, leading arbitrators and lawyers in one of New Zealand's Big Three commercial law firms. After graduation, Diana will work as a judge’s clerk to President Kós of the New Zealand Court of Appeal.  

On the mooting front, Diana has been equally busy. Diana has been an active mooter in both the domestic and international circuits. Notably, Diana won the New Zealand National Mooting Championship in 2019. She has since gone on to represent the University of Auckland in the Philip C Jessup Moot for 2019/20, the most prestigious public international law moot in the world.  

0:35 - Diana's background 

1:45 - Clerking at a top-tier law firm 

3:33 - Applying for clerkships without legal experience 

11:46 - Researching law firms effectively 

18:44 - What is mooting? 

23:06 - Benefits of mooting 

38:25 - Mooting tips for beginners 

54:32 - Advanced mooting tips 

1:09:36 - Favourite movies?? 

1:11:26 - Bloopers!!