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Contents 6

Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Update Bryce Robinson

Immigration Changes: Supplanting or Supplementing Australian Jobs? Ashish Nagesh

12 Law in Action: Cambodia Outreach Project Felicity Brown 14 Comment: Is Trump Reagan? Guy Exton 18

18C Anonymous

First Year Section Lily Cox, Eddie Stewart, Carina Stone and Shiban Shahid

Off the Hotplate Kathy Lee

34 Horoscopes & Overheard at Law School Brigid Horneman-Wren 4

President’s Welcome Bryce Robinson

Welcome to the second edition of the ANU LSS quarterly magazine, Peppercorn, proudly sponsored by Allens. Our dedicated editorial team have been hard at work to present you with some of the law school’s finest, from first year horror stories and minimally insightful horoscopes to articles on some of the most topical legal issues facing society. As we all approach our final exams, now is a better time than ever to take stock of the year so far. For the LSS Committee, this exercise has been pretty rewarding. This semester has seen a marked increase in the volume, breadth and value of the Society’s activities. Of course, we are always learning and looking for ways to improve, but we are proud to have had a semester studded with: • a fantastic O-Week, including a banger of a party • a vast range of helpful guides and publications • high-quality senior internal competitions • opportunities to compete against law students from all around Australia • the return of the Gender, Minority & Diversity Lunch • stellar expert panels on Indigenous Australians and the law and on imprisonment • exciting opportunities to work with our colleagues in Myanmar and Cambodia • a jam-packed Wellbeing in the Law Week • incredible careers events, including the Careers Fair, Clerkship Information Evening and the careers skills workshops • significant headway in various academic and institutional reforms • high-quality educational resources • lunchtime sports • active representation on the Australian Law Students’ Association and much, MUCH more! We’re very proud of what we’ve achieved, and we can’t wait for next semester. It is also a great time to take stock personally. Upon reflection, you’ll probably find that you’ve achieved much more than you may realise in the past

semester, and it’s important that you acknowledge and be proud of what you’ve achieved. That being said, what if that’s not the case? Well, that is also okay! We’re all human, and life happens. It is never too late to put in the hard yards, just remember that NO work is wasted—every little bit you do puts you that one step further ahead. As we head into a pretty challenging time of semester, I encourage you all to take the time you need to feel human. Reach out to your friends and family, make time for yourself, sleep well, get some fresh air, and try to carve out some space in your schedule for the things that make you happy, interested or inspired. This last bit is especially important—it can be pretty challenging to keep running at 110% if you don’t have something that makes all the effort worth it. On the behalf of the LSS, I’d like to thank you for contributing to the vibrant ANU Law community this semester. We hope you enjoy this edition of Peppercorn, and we wish you the best of luck for your exams! 5

Immigration Changes: Supplanting or Supplementing Australian jobs? Ashish Nagesh

It is easy to turn our mind to why the 457 visa was created in the first place. To fill skill shortages in the Australian workforce. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Immigration Minister Peter Dutton recently announced several changes to the 457 visa scheme and added criteria to citizenship. Many claim that under the veneer of this incentive is a xenophobic agenda. The Australian community has responded with vehement criticism of the changes. The government has cracked down on the skilled migration system intended to supplement the jobs of Australian workers and not supplant them. The changes made are twofold. The first change is that the 457 visa would be replaced with two additional visas. Anyone with an occupation on the short term skilled occupation list (STOL) are eligible for this visa. The second change involves the medium and long term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). The list of skilled jobs on this list comprises of 657 occupations, of which many have been culled. On a positive note much of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blacksmiths, cricket umpires and marine farmers can breathe a sigh of relief that the skilled occupation list cut did not go further. In regards to the occupations on the list, cooks were the most popular occupation upon which 457 applications were made, amounting to 6,770 applications.

Despite these changes, many argue the Australian dream for migrants has been replaced by the age old rhetoric used by politicians such as Turnbull and Julia Gillard of putting â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Australian values and jobs first.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The reality is, too often there is exploitation amongst various occupations in the workforce, and a saturated workforce in teaching and journalism has experienced an oversupply in labour. Misuse of the visas results in downward pressure on wages and what we are now seeing is Australia caught in a wage recession. It is Australian workers and

students who are increasingly unemployed due to an oversaturated job market where many 457 visa holders overstay their visas. The important question to ask ourselves is how these changes will affect the legal profession. There are two perspectives through which this can be answered. Jobs like intellectual property lawyers, conveyancers and legal executive roles will be cut from the list. Law is becoming a heavily saturated market with demand greater than supply. Law graduates from Australian universities will struggle to find jobs where lawyers from foreign countries are working under MLTSSL and STOL visas. Foreign law graduates will compete for jobs against Australian graduates who can apply under the previous conditions and obtain permanent residence after graduating. What does Peter Dutton have to say to the changes and what powers does he have? The Migration Act 1958 confers upon him the powers to amend the visas and their criteria. Thinking back to Public Law, he employed his ministerial power granted by the Australian Constitution and stipulated in the statute (The Migration Act(Cth) section 505)) to set the criteria for visa applications. Dutton embedded Australian values in the heart of the visa application, inserting questions which both incite controversy and demand immigrants to assimilate to Australian values. New laws will mean skilled migrants will have to live in Australia for four years as permanent residents before they are eligible to become an Australian citizen. The threshold of the citizen test has increased and the duration of the four years will incentivise and provide families the opportunity to engage with Australian culture and values to before they become citizens of the country. Engaging with Australian values is not clear cut but here are some of the new questions raising immense debate, that will be added to new visa applications.

values is key to our nation. The 457 visa should not be ‘an easy passport to obtain Australian jobs.’ The changes will still allow Australian businesses such as the Association of Market and Social Research Organisations to nurture local Australian talent, whilst gathering overseas talent to complement Are these questions poignant and pandering to an the talent already employed. agenda? Many people call it Dutton’s attempt to win back support from parties such as One Nation Party. The Australian government recognises the Nevertheless, many Australians see these changes need for skilled workers and those with foreign as representative of core Australian values to end experience, without which businesses cannot domestic violence and achieve equitable education, remain competitive on the global stage. The and those who oppose these should frankly not be new visa program will empower businesses to to selectively recruit the best and the brightest permitted to become Australian citizens. skilled migrants to supplement our workforce, The process becomes more difficult, with an added rather than supplant Australian jobs. • While it is illegal to use violence in public, under what circumstances can you strike your spouse in the privacy of your own home? • Under what circumstances is it appropriate to prohibit girls from education?

stand alone English test which is increased in difficulty and becomes a tedious process for those migrants who have already completed an English test such as the IELTS before acquiring their permanent visas. Hence, it is redundant to impose another English test on top of this. The changes will ultimately have an adverse impact on many occupations which currently employ 457 visa holders and have not been warned of the sudden changes; they will now have to re-evaluate their business goals and position. Perhaps there has been an overreaction in the media to sell news and turn this into a sensitive debate. Despite some minor flaws with the implementation of the new visa changes, it should be welcomed by the Australian public, as cracking down on wage exploitation and increasing the agenda for Australian

Ashish is a 2nd year Law/International Relations Student by day and a Peppercorn Magazine Editor by night. He loves Australian Public Law and contemporary political issues. 7

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Law in Action: Cambodia Outreach Project Felicity Brown

It was a privilege to be a part of the inaugural LSS Social Justice trip. Having returned I have a new perspective on international law, the operation of legal systems and nongovernment organisations. I also developed a deeper understanding of Cambodiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture and history and even learnt a bit of Khmer. Before travelling to Cambodia we ran various fundraising initiatives selling chocolate boxes, bake sales and windscreen wiping at intersections. This was a great way to bring the team together and interact with the wider Canberra community. We were also fortunate to be invited to some events hosted by the local Khmer community in Canberra. We held classes with ANU PhD students on the history of the ECCC, current issues in Cambodia and language and culture classes. The team worked together to make contact with various non-government organisations and planned the itinerary together. After a year of preparation we boarded the plane to Cambodia. Upon arrival we met our tour guide and settled into our hotel. Our first stop was Siem Reap where we visited the magnificent temples at the ancient city of Angkor Thom, but the highlight was watching sunset over Angkor Wat. Our next stop was Battambang, where we met representatives from Hope for Cambodia Children, visited the local court, Legal Aid and Battambang University. It was inspiring to meet students who were passionate about their studies and committed to contributing their expertise to the development of Cambodia. Finally, we travelled to Phonm Pehn. On our first day we witnessed the ECCC in action. We were fortunate to speak to representatives from the co-prosecution, the defence, public affairs and victims support section. This was certainly a highlight of the trip and an eye opening experience for all students. Later in the afternoon we spoke to the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Cambodia. The following days we visited a number of NGOs including Legal Aid of Cambodia, Transparency International, The Handa Centre, LICADHO and the Cambodia Centre for Human Rights, where we discussed issues relating to corruption, fair trial rights and land rights. A valuable lesson from this trip was the importance of education and leading with our hearts. Having being confronted with Cambodiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tragic history, its struggle to recover and its current social justice issues, we were inspired by the local community who are 10

committed to rebuilding their nation and continue to fight for justice in the face of many challenges. This was a truly invaluable, unforgettable experience that has made me reflect on ways in which I can use my degree to benefit others and resolve social justice issues not only in Australia but abroad.

Felicity studies LLB(Hons)/BIR and a Dip. Languages. She was Director of Social Justice in 2016 and was a tour leader along with Dan McNamara and Nic Bills. Her passions include human rights and the development of law in post conflict societies.

Comment Is Trump Reagan? Guy Exton

Trump supporters love to compare the current President to President Reagan. They may have a point. On the surface, the lives of the current and former President are remarkably similar. Neither were career politicians, Reagan was a B-grade actor and Trump a C-grade television host. Reagan was the oldest President in history – before Trump was elected. Both were Democrats before being elected as Republicans, and both even used the slogan “Make America Great Again.” Dig a little deeper, and the seemingly perfect similarities that Trump supporters love to inflate begin to buckle. Reagan was Governor of California, President of the Screen Actors Guild and increasingly ideologically charged throughout his career before running for the Presidency. The closest Trump got to politics before he took the plunge in 2015 was to claim that Obama was born in Africa – because, you know, he’s black. Reagan was born into a Democratic family before evolving into a Republican. The current President has been a member of the Republican, Independence and Democratic party. If you’re American, that’s all of them. Recently in his first solo press conference as President, Trump casually declared that his 306 vote win was “the biggest electoral college win since Ronald Reagan.” It was not. Thanks to the press and the 1st amendment - a reporter was quick to rebut that “In fact, President Obama got 365… and George H.W. Bush 426.” Despite Trump’s glaring ignorance and impressive ability to lie, he was right about one thing: Ronald Reagan’s massive win. In 1981, Reagan won 44 states, 489 electoral votes and the popular vote by 8.5 million. Skip forward to 2016 and President Trump loses the popular vote by 2.5 million votes. One of the biggest differences between the two men is their popularity – and honesty about it. Despite this massive margin in public approval, it is surprising that Trump will probably have far more power than Reagan ever did. For all 8 years of Reagan’s Presidency, the House of Representatives was in Democratic hands. The pedigree of the 1980 Republican was considerably to the left of today’s bunch. Compare this to a radically conservative House, Senate and White House that Trump gets to play with. Trump has already had the opportunity to appoint another conservative to the Supreme Court bench, and with two liberal justices hovering around the 80-year-old mark, Trump may have an opportunity to create a 2:7 liberal to conservative ratio. For all Trump’s talk of his ability to negotiate, he won’t have to use it nearly as much as Reagan did. Hidden under this pile of differences, however, lies an unambiguous similarity.

Republicans like to focus on the theory and romance of Reagan rather than the fact that 7 million additional people became homeless under his administration, that he lost a surplus and created a deficit of over $USD 1 trillion, he traded arms for hostages with Iran or the fact that taking a more aggressive stance with the Soviet Union was a 50/50 between victory and obliteration.

Perhaps in that respect, Trump is most similar to Reagan: his supporters are remarkably willing to overlook reality and fact, and believe in the man they want to see.

Guy Exton is a second year Arts student, studying politics and history. As a Political Cartoonist and regular columnist for Woroni, Guy focuses on the world of international politics with Trump in charge. 13

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Join us as a Herbert Smith Freehills Vacation Clerk and you’ll do more than just experience life at a leading law firm, you’ll be a part of everything we have to offer. Takeovers and mergers. Arbitration and litigation. Finance and real estate. As a world class professional services business, our work is incredibly varied. Thanks to the quality of our global network and world-class Business Services professionals, we work with some of the biggest international organisations on some of their most ambitious projects. Herbert Smith Freehills is a place where you won’t just experience everything, you’ll be a part of it. So if you’ve got the drive and ambition to become a brilliant lawyer, we’d like to hear from you.

YOUR DEVELOPMENT We view you as the partners of the future, so it goes without saying that your development is incredibly important to us. Our full service practice and extensive work for international clients means you’ll enjoy a varied experience across contentious and non-contentious departments.

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And there’s more to that than just a great academic record. There’s fantastic perception and communication skills. There’s confidence and collaboration skills. Empathy, an international mindset and diligence. And there’s the drive to not only experience everything, but to be a part of it.

OUR GLOBAL PRACTICE GROUPS • Alternative Legal Services (ALT) • Competition, Regulation and Trade

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• Corporate • Dispute Resolution • Employment, Pensions and Incentives

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE SECONDMENT PROGRAM Our international network means that we can offer opportunities and experiences that are unrivalled in scope. In 2014 we launched our international secondment program for Australian graduates to our Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and London offices and we are continuing to expand our secondment program.

As well as getting exposure to a huge breadth of work, you’ll be supported to grow your career and reach your goals with flexible training and development plans. Individually designed, these plans will allow you to gain experience in all areas and help you find what’s best for you and your career.

To read more about our international graduate secondment program including some recent experiences from our graduates go to our website: careers.herbertsmithfreehills.com/au/grads/ graduate-program

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JOINING US

We are interested in who you are and the strengths you can bring. We look for exceptional people from a diverse range of backgrounds with the passion and ability to become truly brilliant lawyers.

We offer a range of summer and winter clerkships in each of our Australian offices. If you have queries about graduate or vacation clerk positions, please visit our website: careers.herbertsmithfreehills. com/au/grads/vacation-clerkships or contact one of our graduate recruitment team.

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Comment s 18C

Anonymous Amid the debate over 18C and 18D, many Australians have advocated for self censorship around questions of religious and cultural sensitivity. Their position is that the criticism, satirizing or depiction of things deemed ‘special’ to certain community groups should be muzzled, or at least discouraged writ large. In their view, such behaviour is inflammatory, unconstructive, and only serves to inflame communal tensions. This view is dangerous, because whilst seeming reasonable upon first glance— it does not conform to secularism. An example of such ‘unconstructive’ behaviour is the drawing of the Prophet Mohammed. In a radio interview in 2015, Kuranda Seyit, the Head of the Victorian Islamic Council and the then human-rights commissioner Tim Wilson, were discussing such drawings in Australia. Mr Wilson remained for, Mr Seyit remained against. Half way through the interview, Mr Seyit was asked by Mr Wilson: “Why should I censor what I say, for something I don’t believe exists?” Mr Seyit quickly responded, “Because I would censor myself ”. In saying that because he would personally censor himself, and others should follow suit, Seyit, and others like him, unknowingly advocate for a kind of cross-confessionalism, as understood in countries like Lebanon. Cross confessionalism is where people display a high degree of religious tolerance, even if the community and government are sectarian by nature. In countries such as Lebanon, there are parallel Christian, Sunni, Shia and Druze communities that coexist to varying degrees. This relative harmony is often put down to Lebanon’s secular culture or rule of law. It certainly appears that Lebanese people enjoy the ‘freedom’ to practice their religion and identify as part of a particular community. Lebanon, however, is not secular, and its institutions are divided between different sectarian groups. The state is not equidistant from any religion in particular. Individual communities exercise constraint, as people change their behaviour to avoid offending others that hold different religious beliefs. 16

Thus social harmony is based on communal self censorship, and freedom of expression is not underpinned by the law. Now it would be stupid to claim that Australia’s government is sectarian, or that people are engaging in self-censorship to avoid large scale violence, as is the case in parts of the Middle East. However, proponents of cross-confessionalism are still borrowing a key idea, namely: that individuals should implicitly abide by the rules of other religions to preserve social harmony, avoid offense, and keep the debate ‘constructive’. Secularism holds that all people are free to practice whatever religion or hold any belief so long as they do not prevent others from doing so. Aside from the fact that the above goals are nebulous, asking Australians to abide by the rules of belief-systems they do not subscribe to is not secular. Ironically, notions of inter-communal respect are more often used to put off solving inter-communal tensions than they are to solve them. But they always place limits on discussion, debate and understanding. The debate over 18C must not forget that forcing people to follow customs they don’t believe in because others expect the same in return has more in common with places afflicted by sectarian violence and distrust. Ushering in a cross-confessional approach would be a step in their direction.

B E C O M E KING & WOOD MALLESONS A little about what we have to offer Innovation is a way of life at King & Wood Mallesons. We are the only firm in the world created from a merger between a Chinese firm and an Australian firm. Combined with our global platform across Europe, the US and the Middle East, we are facing the future head-on – connecting the world to Asia and Asia to the world. The resulting mix of cultures and clients means that KWM is a melting pot of ideas where the only thing that will stop you is the size of your own vision. We embrace the workplace of the future, focused on what we get done not how we do it. We value mobility, flexibility and agile working. Always pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved, we are reshaping the legal market and challenging our clients to think differently about what a law firm can be. KEY STATISTICS

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• 27 offices globally. • One of the largest international legal networks in the Asia region with 500+ partners and more than 2000 lawyers. • #1 global brand in Asia and #14 global legal brand.* • Our clients are a mix of global financial and corporate powerhouses to the new industry-makers and all levels of government (some for over 200 years). • We are the only law firm able to practice Australian, PRC, Hong Kong and English law under one integrated legal brand.

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Clerks usually rotate through two different practice groups.

Applications open: Thursday 15 June 2017 How to apply: Via our online application system at

You’ll be allocated a supervisor in each of your practice groups and you’ll work closely with the partners, senior associates and solicitors in that team. It’s a hands-on role, so you’ll not just be watching from the sidelines. During your time in the team, you’ll be involved in telephone conversations, meetings, client visits and the deals the team is working on.

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REGIONAL PRESENCE The King & Wood Mallesons network extends across the following regions: • Asia Pacific (Australia, Mainland China including Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore) • Europe • Middle East • North America

kwm.com/careers We offer clerkships so that you get a clear picture of what it’s like to be a lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons. You’ll get to know our people, the way we like to work, our culture, practice areas, clients and more. For many, the clerkship is the first stage of continuous development at King & Wood Mallesons. Details of the Seasonal Clerkship Program We’ve designed a program to help you make the most of your time with us. During your clerkship, you’ll learn: • The day-to-day skills to get you started – taking instructions, meeting with clients, drafting memos and documents, managing your practice and professional relationships. • The core practice teams at King & Wood Mallesons – who they are, what they do, how they’re structured, the clients they work for, and of course, your role within them. • Our culture – working within your team, you’ll be exposed to, and also encouraged to be actively involved in, the many activities and events that help create our unique culture. • Our people – you’ll find that people from every part of the business will help you along, sharing their knowledge, and ensuring you have everything you need to fit in, and do well.

Every clerk receives feedback. Informal feedback is also provided on the job from partners, senior associates or solicitors talking you through the work you do. Our people have the opportunity to get involved in the many social and sporting activities that go on in the firm as well as the broader community in which we live. GRADUATE PROGRAM Our graduates participate in a targeted development program. We have a framework that cultivates valuable skills and that sets our graduates up for success now and in the future. The program provides a practical business foundation for junior lawyers. You’ll receive: • Meaningful work covering a wide range of practice areas • Client contact and an in-depth understanding of how they operate in a commercial and regulatory environment • The opportunity to work with a range of partners, senior associates and solicitors in different practice groups • A practical understanding of areas of our legal practice • A comprehensive knowledge of the firm, our technology, our resources, our processes and, of course, the people you’ll work with.

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Working out what to do with your law degree can be a tricky process. Sarah Lowe, a graduate solicitor at King & Wood Mallesons, sheds light on her experience as a junior lawyer working in the firm’s Canberra office. Sarah joined the firm as a summer clerk in the summer of 2013-2014 before becoming a graduate in February 2016. WHY KWM?

SARAH LOWE Solicitor King & Wood Mallesons

I certainly didn’t expect to become a commercial lawyer when I started law school and hadn’t seriously considered it as an option during my first few years of study. However, I attended the LSS Clerkship night in my third and fourth year and also got to know a couple of people that had completed clerkships at KWM (both later became KWM graduates). Hearing about the type of work that my friends were doing attracted me to the KWM clerkship. I began to experience the culture of KWM’s Canberra office firsthand through the selection process and this convinced me that KWM Canberra was where I wanted to be. The summer clerkship confirmed for me that KWM Canberra was the right choice. I gained so much valuable, hands on experience in big and exciting matters, while feeling supported in a culture that I really fit in to. HOW DID YOU COME TO BE A KWM GRADUATE? I applied for a summer clerkship in my fourth year of university and was pleased to be offered an interview. I was surprised to be welcomed into the office for what turned out to be a pleasant chat with two of the partners. This relaxed and friendly approach continued in my second interview and at the “Inside a Deal” cocktail evening. I was fortunate enough to be offered a clerkship that summer and was offered a graduate position when I finished. I happily accepted, but wanted to do something a little different for the year immediately after I finished uni. KWM were really flexible about allowing me to defer my start date for 12 months, and I commenced as a graduate two years after finishing my clerkship. WHAT KIND OF EXPERIENCES HAVE YOU HAD? More than anything else, I have really appreciated the variety of work that I have been able to experience in my time as a summer clerk and as a graduate.

The size and culture of the firm allows plenty of opportunity for clerks, graduates and junior solicitors to undertake work across teams, across practice areas and across jurisdictions. This is fantastic for developing broad legal skills and adaptability, and it has given me the opportunity to try out all kinds of different things before deciding where I might want to focus my career. My experience as a summer clerk spanned matters as diverse as advising on major development projects and assisting with a Royal Commission. As a graduate I’ve assisted in major cross-border transactions, worked for significant local and national clients, and have even managed to spend some time in court without ever (officially) being in the dispute resolution team. My work as a graduate in the foreign investment team has been particularly exciting. This experience has given me a great insight into all kinds of major transactions by foreign investors into Australia, and provides a high level of direct client contact. WHAT’S NEXT? I’m really looking forward to starting my next graduate rotation in KWM’s Hong Kong office. When weighing up clerkship options I was really attracted to KWM’s focus on Asia. A real perk of the grad program is that graduates can apply to complete their final rotation in an interstate or overseas office and many are lucky enough to be given this opportunity each year. The partners here in Canberra were very supportive of my application and I’ve been fortunate enough to be offered a six month rotation in the Hong Kong office along with another graduate from Sydney. I’m really excited to experience working and living overseas and to continue to develop and grow professionally in a very different environment. When I return, I hope to settle into the mergers & acquisitions team to continue working in foreign investment as well as major transactions for the firm’s government and telecommunications teams. I hope that my experience in Hong Kong will give me a great insight into how foreign investors perceive and approach investments into Australia, as well as broadening my professional networks and connections, which will be very useful back here in the Canberra office.

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REBECCA Lawyer Studied: Bachelor of Law (LLB), Australian National University

Ashurst has a reputation as a trusted advisor to some of the world’s largest organisations. But that wasn’t the only thing that drew me to a career here. The people and the culture were also a big attraction. As well as exposure to fascinating complex projects, there’s a really supportive team atmosphere. The people really care about your professional development. Their encouragement and support have helped me take on an engaging mix of public and commercial law. It’s included everything from major capital acquisitions and infrastructure projects to unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. My work has been as varied as the matters themselves. As well as drafting agreements, I’ve researched complex issues, attended court and prepared briefs to counsel. A particular highlight was a multi-billiondollar project for the Australian Government. I helped draw up the agreements, drafted advice, took part in negotiations with several international parties and liaised directly with the client. I worked closely with my supervising partners and senior associates throughout, and they all put a lot of trust in me. In fact, I was surprised at just how much responsibility I had early on. Even at their busiest, my supervising lawyers and partners took the care and time to give me meaningful work. Senior-level commitment to developing early career lawyers is a focus.

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It’s our people who make us great. It is our priority to ensure they are constantly challenged, recognised, rewarded and empowered throughout their careers.

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We are known for the quality of our legal minds. That’s why we attract some of the most complex legal work, and why our lawyers are recognised as the best in the profession.

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CLERKSHIP PROGRAM Come and explore a career with us by applying for one of our clerkships. Our clerkships offer ambitious penultimate-year law students an insight into the workings of a large corporate law firm, and offer an exceptional opportunity to experience our work, people and culture. Anything is possible with us – provided you are willing to work hard and 24are committed to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

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GENEVA SEKULA At the start of 2015 when my law school was abuzz with the prospect of completing clerkships, I had not decided if I was even going to apply. I had heard a lot about cocktail nights and canapés and interviews, but I didn’t know much about what completing a clerkship actually entailed or why I should sacrifice my beloved summer holidays to do one. Having spent the summer at Allens, I can definitely recommend doing a clerkship. It’s an invaluable way to see the inner workings of a commercial firm.

opportunity to experience first-hand how commercial law operates in a different legal system. I had some memorable experiences zipping through Saigon traffic on a motorbike and visiting tourist hotspots; certainly different to the weekends I would have been having at home! Although I didn’t come back particularly fluent in business Vietnamese, I definitely came home with a broader international perspective on commercial law, and felt privileged to have been able to experience life in one of the Asian offices.

I was unspeakably nervous on the first day of my first rotation. I had never worked in a law firm before and I was concerned that I didn’t remember an awful lot from my first year Contracts class at university. I needn’t have worried. That first day I hardly got through any work because the people in my team kept stopping by to say hello, have a chat and see how I was going with everything. I was amazed at how genuinely interested everyone was in getting to know me and making sure I was feeling confident in my work.

I was exposed to lots of different work during my time at Allens. I helped to draft letters, write research memos, conduct title searches, proofread contracts, and attend meetings, among many other things. But the summer was much more than simply doing a job. It was an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the firm and we went to a number of seminars which helped to shed more light on the culture of the firm. We heard about Allens’ pro bono work and presence in the community and about the alliance with Linklaters, we heard from a panel of partners who gave us insight into their career progression with the firm, and we heard from a panel of graduates who answered any and all of our questions. I attended Christmas parties (yes, plural), was invited to welcome yum cha, and had many, many coffee catch-ups with lawyers and other clerks. Beyond the legal work and the firm, the clerkship is a great way to expand your social networks. We also went to inter-firm trivia nights and the clerk cruise, and had lots of other opportunities to get to know each other, and the clerks at other firms.

This was indicative of the wider culture of the firm and I was deeply impressed by how supportive and enthusiastic everyone was, and how much time the lawyers were willing to take to explain tasks to me or answer my questions. The firm instigates a formal support network with a buddy, development lawyer and supervising partner, which was a great source of comfort and helped to keep me on track. But, beyond that, there were plenty of lawyers who were keen to get involved with the clerkship and offer their help and feedback. One of the reasons I decided to go to Allens was because I saw it as a firm where there would be opportunities to work overseas, and having an international dimension to my career was important to me. I hadn’t ever guessed that my first chance to travel with Allens would be in my sixth week working for the firm. After the Christmas break, instead of boarding a train to Wynyard, I found myself boarding a plane to Ho Chi Minh City where I was to complete a three-week rotation. The Ho Chi Minh City office was very different to the Sydney office. For one thing, it was a lot smaller, and the contracts were in both Vietnamese and English. I had an amazing time in Vietnam experiencing different food and a different culture, but also having the

Allens is a firm full of opportunities. In 10 weeks I travelled internationally, went on an overnight trip to a client office, went on a tour of a coalmine, experienced a Women at Allens panel, visited the Sydney Children’s Hospital, and had the chance to work on pro bono matters. I can’t tell you exactly what to expect from an Allens clerkship, because you never know what opportunities will be there for you to take. The clerkship program gives you the chance to peer inside a commercial firm and to think about your future. I loved my time with the firm and can’t wait to start my career. A clerkship with Allens feels like unlocking the door to an incredible future and I would recommend it to anyone.

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As a junior lawyer, your enthusiasm is in overdrive. Everything is interesting. You have a million questions for everyone. You want to be the best. And for me, I wanted to be the best lawyer and leader I could be. Right now I’m a corporate and tax lawyer, buying and selling companies, structuring investments and having the occasional battle with the ATO.

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So, a little while after I started at Clayton Utz, I joined the social committee. A powerful assembly fuelled by lunchtime pizzawielding lawyers making important decisions like choosing the Christmas party theme. They knew I liked pizza, but had no idea I was gay. You see, I wasn’t out at work yet and this became a genuine source of anxiety for a good two years. But In May 2015 this all changed... To listen to Luke’s full story, go to: claytonutz.com/graduates Academic brilliance certainly counts, but graduates who thrive here have something extra – a natural passion for connecting with people and a strong sense of self. That’s what staying true is all about. If you have these qualities, Clayton Utz is for you.

CLERKSHIP PROGRAM If you’re a law student in your penultimate year, our Clerkship Programs will expose you to the fast pace of a full-service commercial law firm and show you the law in action. You’ll be working under the guidance of some of the sharpest legal minds in Australia, on challenging, complex and high-profile transactions and matters. You’ll be mentored by partners and lawyers who are leaders in their fields, in a firm where individuality is embraced and innovation actively encouraged.

GRADUATE PROGRAM It’s not just about wearing a suit. There’s always a gap between theory and practice, and post-university prospects can be daunting. How do you make the leap to working in the industry?

That’s where we come in. Once you’ve completed your studies, our national Graduate Program gives you the perfect foundation for your legal career. Our 2.5 week orientation program is designed to ensure that you’ll hit the ground running. It consists of PLT+, local training and a national orientation week in Sydney. Our rotations will help you discover different areas and find the right fit. From day one you’ll be working on complex and sophisticated legal issues, and with our innovative learning and development approach, you’ll get the support to become the best you can be.

You’ll get… • Three rotations of six months in our national practice groups • continuing legal education programs and professional development support • mentoring from some of the best lawyers in the country • a buddy who’ll give you the inside information

• the chance to participate in our Community Connect and Pro Bono programs and really give back

• meaningful performance feedback so you know you’re on • social and sporting activities, because we know it’s not the right track all work and no play.

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First Year Section First Year Officers

What I’d wish I’d known... We asked older law students to think back to what they wish they had known from first year. Thank you to all the students who shared their wisdom with us! How to survive your law studies: 1. Keep on top of the content each week. It is so easy to fall behind on readings and lectures, but if you stay on top of the material you can ask your tutors and lecturers questions, and revise along the way. 2. Put effort into your notes through sesmester, ensuring all tests and rules also mention the case/ statute they are derived from 3. Make the most of your lecturers, tutors, and the academic skills centre. Ask them questions, there is no shame in doing so- they are there to help you, there is no need to stress if you do not understand something at first 4. Get study buddies! If you can meet up once a week with some friends to just nut out a few points for the tutorial it’ll help you keep up to day somewhat and not waste valuable tutorial time! 5. Learn how to use the legal research online databases (the ones explained in the library seminars)they make life much easier! 6. Find your most productive study place from the get go and stick to it, whether it be in a café, library or your room. If you end up procrastinating on your phone or laptop, turn your phone off and download the software SelfControl onto your laptop- it blocks distracting sites like facebook for however long you want during a study session 7. Don’t compare your marks with other students, it will almost certainly make you feel worse 8. Don’t take yourself too seriously. Marks are not the determining factor of your success. The new Chief Justice of the High Court, Susan Kiefel, dropped out of school at 15. It’s what you do with your law degree that really matters. How to study for and succeed in assignments and exams: 1. Excelling in law mainly comes down to how well you organise your knowledge so stick to HIRAC like your life depends on it 2. Do group study sessions where you attempt practice problems individually and then compare responses. It will help you to realise the gaps in your knowledge and the different ways to approach a problem 3. Make concise exam notes just containing statements of law, the authorities and short notes explaining concepts. You shouldn’t be relying on your notes too much, only look at them to double check a rule

4. Examiner reward confidence in sifting through which legal questions are and are not relevant. Rather than addressing everything in minute detail, move straight onto the longer more demanding questions.

5. When planning a response, understand the big picture concepts and then tackle the finer details. This way you can establish a base and then build up your answer. 6. Be realistic about what you can get done last minute. If you’re almost at exams and have done barely any lectures or readings, you won’t be able to catch up. Find a previous student’s notes and work through problem questions and past papers. It’s way better than going ham on echo360.

Embarrassing Stories “I accidentally submitted the draft of my contracts assignment, the final page read "NEED TO FIX THIS"”

“Running into the LSS Common Room door head first after pre-empting it opening, when it didn't…” “My entire legal education.”

“Not remembering people in my class, after having tutorials with them for almost two semesters. Get to know faces and be nice. It helps.”

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Additional Resources for Law Students... Winter is coming and with it final exams!! But have no fear, ANU LSS Pre-Exam Tutorials are here! Ready to save you from the darkness that are final exams, there will be pre-exam tutorials offered for every compulsory subject from 29-31 May in the Law Link Theatre. Ask any student who has attended before, and they will attest to the fact that these tutorials save hours and hours of gruelling study,* and can often be the difference between a D and an HD (or more realistically for many of us, a fail and a pass!). The LSS has organised an intensive 90-minute tutorial for every compulsory Semester 1 subject, to be held from 29-31 May in the Law Link Theatres. tutorials have an extremely practical focus on giving you the skills to guide your approach to the final exams. They will provide you with the most effective way to structure your revision, prepare you materials, approach questions, and strategically allocate your writing time. The tutorials are delivered by students who received exemplary scores on their final exams for the respective subjects, and who have impressive tutoring and/or teaching experience. Can't wait to see you all there! If you have any questions, please email lsseducation@anu.edu.au, or feel free to message the VP (Education) (Eden Lim) directly on Facebook. *Tutorials are not meant to replace study but guide and support students in the most effective ways to prepare for exams. NOTE: SEE YOUR FIRST YEAR LAW GUIDES + WATTLE FOR INFO ON PAL (PEER ASSISTED LEARNING) AND CHAT.

Meet your first year reps! I'm Lily Cox, Law/Arts (I know, typical and boring), first year law officer currently in the education and admin portfolio!

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Hey I’m Carina Stone, I’m studying economics/ law, and I am on the social Justice and finance portfolios for LSS.

Hey i’m Shiban Shahid, I’m a first year Law/Finance student and I’m on the events and comps portfolio for the LSS.

Regular Column Off the Hotplate Kathy Lee Greetings fair BBQers! Welcome to this edition of Off the Hotplate! As a reluctantly-admitting sixth year, I have increasingly found age barriers to have become an increasing feature of my social interactions. Sometimes, this can a fun novelty. In O-Week, I was standing in the student card queue, needing to have mine renewed as it had expired upon expected graduation date. In the queue I met a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed first year whom upon hearing that I was a law student asked whether I too was nervous about torts. Whilst I do look back upon this situation and chuckle, as the semester progressed I did notice myself teetering very close to needing a Working with Vulnerable Peoples Card when I meet someone new. Being in these situations do occasionally have this BBQ Officer feeling rather out of place and despondent, longing for opportunities to reminisce about the days when Braddon was a car lot and there were fights at ISO rugby matches. It is with a sigh that your somewhat despondent BBQ Officer looks back upon the last six years and realises that the carefree moments of student life are ever fleeting. But kudos to you, fair BBQers for always being there to, whilst gently mocking my seniority, be there to show that at BBQ, age is no barrier. So, for young and old, let’s fire up for lunch and farewell this semester in style. Till next time, happy frying. -- K.L. The Law School Lunchbox If you’re anything like this BBQ Officer, you do not enjoy preparing lunch. Although you may feel smug as you skip past the sushi queue, that self-righteousness is often a lot blander, soggier and humdrum than that ‘mere puff ’-ily titled ‘Tasty’ video suggested. So whilst we wait arm-in-arm with Chancelry for the unveiling of the Union Court pop-up village, here’s a few ideas to help you love you lunch again. Roast vegetables Whilst roasting for the first time can be somewhat

daunting, done right it has the capacity to enhance your life in so many unexpected ways. One of those ways is with your lunch. Preparing a couple of trays of veggies over the weekend provides you with a week’s worth of diverse filler for your lunch box without having to resort to yet another bread roll. Try it yourself: Your BBQ Officer has recently experimented with roasted carrots, onions, potato and sweet potato (particularly Northern Star – these seem to store particularly well for the week ahead). Dress your vegetables in herbs/spices. I have recently been enjoying a mix of paprika, chilli flakes and mixed Italian herbs. Rub with oil. Roast in an oven at 200°C (fan forced) for 45 minutes. Boiled vegetables If you’re getting sick of salad, swapping out spinach for some boiled beans bulks up your lunch without substituting it with anything that is likely to take away from other more flavoursome ingredients. Similar substitutions can be made with canned beans and corn. Marinated packaged tofu If you’re like this BBQ Officer and strapped for time (read: incredibly disorganised and lacking capacity for forethought), many large supermarket chains sell pre-marinated, vacuum sealed tofu that come in a variety of sizes and flavours. Packet tofu often is ready to serve straight of the packet and so provides a busy law student with a way of easily mixing up their lunchbox with little effort. The reading list ‘New sausage gives elderly people with dementia the chance to enjoy weekly barbecue’. In this heart-warming and excellent article, the story is told of a nursing home in Warrnambool whose easy-swallowed sausage has empowered and evoked memories of family meals in residents with dementia. Currently listening to Ásgeir’s newly released album ‘Afterglow’. Atmospheric and reflective, this is one to do the dishes to as you think back upon the great BBQ you hosted, with a melancholic wish that everyone could have stayed just a little longer. BBQ tip The black coating that comes off a new BBQ when you purchase it is a protective layer to prevent scratching of your new baby in transport. It is completely food safe, meaning even less preparation is necessary before you fire those burners for the first time.

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UNIQUELY ANGUS In applying for a Summer Clerkship HDY was the firm that stood out for me. Even before I stepped foot inside the building I felt the firm was unique. I was not wrong; the first interview drew me into an environment that exuded professionalism yet carried itself with a relaxed charm. This balance certainly made HDY the perfect fit for me.

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From day one, I really got a sense that HDY was investing in my future. We were taken through a comprehensive four-day training program, run by representatives from the People & Development, Knowledge and Finance teams. After finishing the first week with a boat ride across Sydney Harbour, a high ropes course at Taronga Zoo and an afternoon at Opera Bar we were well and truly ready to start our rotations. The HDY Summer Clerkship is structured so you complete three rotations in various practice groups, exposing you to a diverse mix of work and people. I rotated through Banking, Turnaround & Insolvency first, moving to Commercial Disputes & Intellectual Property next and finishing with Financial Services. Highlights of my clerkship included; the numerous client meetings I attended, an opportunity to contribute to a client development project, working on cross-border insolvency matters, and assisting in advising fund managers from New York, London and Hong Kong. I was even able to play a part in an eye opening pro bono matter while in the Disputes group.

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Over the nine-week rotation program I learned a lot about time management, managing expectations and effective communication. From Partner level, to support staff I really felt like everyone at HDY was excited about my development. More importantly though, I was inspired by the pride everyone at HDY has in their work and the contribution they make not just to the firm but to society as well. If I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t convinced you already, I would encourage anyone who wants to be part of a high-energy, teamorientated working environment to apply to HDY. My Summer Clerkship at HDY has been a life-changing experience and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure it will be for you too. Angus Jamieson Summer Clerk 2016/17

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Horoscopes

Brigid Horneman-Wren Aquarius Love will be found on an unexpected Thursday night just before exams, but do your best not to let this development distract you from your studies. Pisces Things will get adventurous in the next month. A twist of fortune will lead you to discover the Law Library, or Manning Clarke. Aries You’ve nailed this semester, memorising every reading and calling out in every lecture so everyone else knows how much reading you’ve done. Exams won’t fail you: you’ve got that HD average to maintain. Taurus Intelligent Mercury has slid into your zone of values, so hit up the law library! Start your Week 1 readings! Your future self will thank you. Gemini Following some dodgy mid-sems, your motivation to improve will pay off while the moon is transiting your eighth house of self-transformation. This will happen right as exams start, so goodbye to those pass averages! Cancer You walked the walk and talked the talk at Clerkship evening: you’re guaranteed a spot this Summer. Get a Murray’s membership soon to help with getting to those interviews. Leo Restrictive Saturn has been playing with your grades all semester, but inspiration is coming as the moon wanes. You may even buy the textbook! Virgo As Mars enters your sector of self, make sure to not get pulled in two different directions. It’s Echo vs going out, and you’ll have to make a decision eventually. Libra The stars indicate that you need to stop being so jealous all the time. It’s time to get over that ATAR and embrace your own intelligence <3

Scorpio Money is on the horizon. Keep your eyes out for potential Course Prizes, or coins that have fallen out of wallets. Sagittarius Venus is spelling great things for you, so relax about the future and enjoy a boogie at Moose for a change. Capricorn You will find your soulmate this exam period. You will meet them while walking to a mysterious off-campus venue. Good luck for your blossoming relationship!

Overheard at Law School... “I really loved legal studies, but I couldn’t take it in Year 12 because it wasn’t going to scale well for my ATAR” - Still high-school-focussed first year

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“You’re not answering my questions, I really should have brought Mars bars.” - Cameron Roles (other Corps lecturer)

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