From the Futures Team
Work Experience Stories
Legal work experience at Norton
I have known that I wanted to be in the legal profession when I’m older, and I feel that my experience at Norton Rose Fulbright solidified that choice. During my work experience I had the privilege to sit in on a mediation session. I gave me insight into what it would be like to work in a legal firm and be a partner or barrister. I found the mediation process slower than I expected.
It was interesting to see how the different roles of the mediator, plaintiff lawyer, barrister, etc, worked together to produce a mutual outcome. I was also lucky enough to sit in on conferences with witnesses, experts, etc. These were good for me to see how lawyers interacted with people who were not familiar with the legal system and to see what their thoughts were on certain issues. During my time at the firm, I read many ‘advices’ and was asked at times to summarise expert opinions. It was also good to understand the hard work involved in the job, which is at times was tedious.
Overall, the experience was a great privilege and gave me understanding of a ‘day in a life’ of a solicitor. The team gave me much support. That week my mother judged a Mooting competition at USYD law school, and I went with her and watched the law students argue on an appeal. This was also an invaluable experience.
Written by Rose Fulbright
Projects Abroad Webinar – Medical Experience Overseas for High School Students
Projects Abroad is hosting a webinar on their overseas medical experiences for Year 10 to 12 students. It will run at 6.30pm on Tuesday 13 August. Click here to register.
The programs run in summer and winter breaks in Nepal and Cambodia. Click here for more details.
Work Experience at UNSW School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
The UNSW School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering is delivering Work Experience Week, from October 14 to 18. This is perfect for high school students passionate about renewable and solar energy engineering. Secure a spot today by clicking here and submitting an EOI. Travel subsidies are available for rural students.
Prepare for an Open Day: https://myfuture.edu.au/career-articles/details/preparing-for-an-open-day
| Date | Institution Registration Links |
| 10 August On site | Macquarie University: https://event.mq.edu.au/open-day#/ |
| 17 August On site | ACU (Australian Catholic University) Strathfield: https://www.acu.edu.au/student-life/experience-uni-before-you-start/open-day#/ |
| 26 August On site | TAFE Ultimo Campus: https://www.tafenswevents.com.au/event/ultimo-campus-open-day |
| 31 August On site | ACU (Australian Catholic University) North Sydney: https://www.acu.edu.au/student-life/experience-uni-before-you-start/open-day#/ |
| 31 August On site | University of Notre Dame. Broadway: https://www.notredame.edu.au/events#/ |
| 31 August On site | University of Sydney: https://openday.sydney.edu.au/ |
| 31 August On site | UTS (University of Technology): https://www.uts.edu.au/study/open-day |
| 31 August Open Day | University of Newcastle: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/ |
| 7 September On site | UNSW (University of New South Wales): https://www.unsw.edu.au/openday#/ |
Undergraduate course guides 2024: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u2Z4Ge_CvceRQ-uVJtgwfTB1kKU5nE5N
Overseas Pathways
Following the meeting last Friday USA/UK applicants were asked to submit signed forms and send back to the Futures Department. Students must return the form as we have information to forward to serious candidates for international applications. We are only sending this information to those who have returned their forms signed.
Contact the Futures Department if you have not got a form.
St Paul’s College, University of Sydney
Year 11 and 12 students should know that if they are attending the University of Sydney Open Day on Saturday 31 August 2024, St Paul’s College is also holding an Open Day from 9.00am to 4.00pm on the same day.