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.

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.

Our hosts sat down with Helena and Ben from Allen & Overy to talk about the experiences of being a law clerk and their advice to their younger selves.

Thank you to our episode sponsor Allen & Overy. If you are interested in a clerkship with Allen and Overy, their applications open on 27 June 2022 and close on 31 July 2022. Check out their website www.allenovery.com to find out more.

Today, our hosts sat down with Tom Oliver. We discussed the discrimination faced by people with autism in our justice system, what we can do to help solve this issue and how his passion in this field has helped him to create a unique law career while still studying at Notre Dame.

Our hosts sat down with MP Dr Tony Buti to discuss his career in law and politics. He tells us about his career in law from working for the Aboriginal Legal Service to an academic career and even working in the Navy.

In this International Women's Day special, our hosts sat down with Jacqui Joudo Larsen to explore her career in research. If you're interested in an untraditional career in criminology or just want to hear how being in a court jury can bring your career full circle, this episode is for you!

A big thank you to our episode sponsor, Gilbert + Tobin. You can check out their website for further information at https://www.gtlaw.com.au.