In this episode of Under the Wig, Micaela and Krisha sat down with Bennett's Business Development and Marketing Manager, Bianca Tabbakh and People and Culture Advisor, Courtney Smith. Bianca and Courtney provided valuable insights into early career opportunities, the recruitment process and effective interview strategies. Together, they offered practical advice and key considerations for students to keep in mind when applying for roles 

In this episode of Under the Wig, Micaela and Krisha sat down with Joie the President of MSLS and Sai the Careers Vice President of MSLS. The episode dives into the different roles within the MSLS and explains what the MSLS does. Joie and Sai also gave us some funny stories they’ve had along the way and some tips and tricks.

To start the year off with a new season of Under the Wig, Joie and Krisha sat down with Dave Stewart from Bennett. David is Bennett’s Head of IP Law, and was the 4th President of the Murdoch Student Law Society! In this episode, Dave shares all his stories from starting up Murdoch Student Law Society, funny stories, and all the things MSLS used to do.

This episode was sponsored by Bennet

This week, Krisha and Joie are joined by Charlotte and Fraser, graduates-turned-lawyers at A&O Shearman In this episode, they dive into their journeys through law school, the challenges of managing stress, and what they learned during their clerkships. From the tasks they took on to the skills they developed, Charlotte and Fraser share what life as a clerk at a top-tier global firm is really like. Listen in and don’t miss out!

Our hosts, Krisha and Joie, collaborated with Bennett and the College of Law for the launch of Season 4 of our podcast, “Under the Wig.” In our inaugural episode, we explored the journey from Research Clerk to lawyer, featuring insights from the talented team at Bennett, a prominent litigation and commercial law firm. This partnership not only enriches our podcast but also provides our members with invaluable perspectives on career pathways in the legal profession.

In the final episode of Season 3, we sat down with the Chief Justice of the High Court, Robert French. He tells us about his career and law, what he is doing now and his tips for current law students. We hope you enjoy!

Today our hosts sat down with Raelene Webb KC to talk about her career. We discuss why she went into law, what her work consists of and what it is like being a female barrister in the industry. 

A big thank you to our episode sponsor King & Wood Mallesons. To find out more about KWM, visit their website www.kwm.com.

Our hosts sat down with Pia and Ajay (an alumni) from the College of Law, to talk about what happens next after you graduate from law school. They tell us all about Practical Legal Training, what it involves and why the College of Law is the best provider in Western Australia. If PLT seems like a mysterious next step, listen in to learn all you need to know!

Our hosts sat down with Dr Hayley Passmore to discuss her career in research focusing on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and the justice system. If you’re interested in a career in criminology or how the justice system in Western Australia interacts with vulnerable members of society, this episode is for you.

Dr Hayley Passmore’s research is conducted with the assistance of the Western Australian Department of Justice. Materials published or presented as part of her project are neither endorsed by either department, nor are an expression of the policies or view of the departments. Any errors of omission or commission are the responsibility of the research team.

Today our hosts sat down with two members of the Australian Federal Police’s Perth team about their current work, AFP internships and studying criminology at university.