WHAT IS IT LIKE STUDYING LAW? Wynyard Wood Solicitor, ALEX BENNETT shares her experience of studying law at university and how it has shaped her and her professional career.
The law is such a perplexing, challenging, inquisitive area of study in which I was lucky enough to have found an overwhelming interest. It took me six years to complete my law degree (alongside a Bachelor of Arts). My lecturers throughout university cherished and encouraged all law students to engage in discussions about the law. This enabled us to challenge viewpoints, judgments and different interpretations – law teaches you to think outside the box. My experience with studying law was difficult but rewarding; there is no right or wrong answer to the law. The work load was large, the cases required to be read were substantial, the assignments were long and the time involved was considerable. Weekends were non-existent for me as a law student, but I would not change my experience in any way. I would encourage anyone thinking of studying the law to do so. Of course, the workplace is different because the hypothetical
My experience with studying law was difficult but rewarding; there is no right or wrong answer to the law. The work load was large, the cases required to be read were substantial, the assignments were long and the time involved was considerable. problems you are given in law school, which go completely to plan, do not necessarily work the same way in the real world. However, the tools and skills I have learnt from law school are invaluable. They have been an asset in helping me learn and build my career. Not only did I gain a valuable and versatile education through law school but I formed lifelong friendships. You spend more time with these friends than away from them and they are with you throughout your career so build those bridges, develop your skills, learn from each other and build a career – in the law or not – of which you are proud.
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we have hopefully, learnt some useful, life-enhancing lessons.
One of the best surprises that come from ‘investigating’ yourself, is that you are actually better than you think you are. In my travels to 57 countries of the world so far, speaking, coaching and mentoring, I have been pleasantly surprised, and confirm, we are all nearly 100% the same! You don’t even have to delve too far into the so-called ‘deep and meaningful’, to quickly assess what we all want... the same basic ‘add-ons’ to our ‘Inner Life’. Apart from wanting to eat, drink, sleep, bathe and other such boring life necessities, we all crave some undeniable ‘Human Apps’. The way I interpret this, is very different from the handful of Google sites where these ‘products’ are so named, because, as usual, they are ‘techno-centric’. I prefer to focus on ‘Humans’. You know... that fast-fading ‘species’ which surprisingly, still barely, inhabits the Earth! Here are some initial ‘Human Apps’ for our immediate needs. Some of these Apps are called... training courses, education, examples from key people such as parents, observations... and personal experiences, from which
This is a first short-list : The Love App. The Acceptance App, The Approval App, The Friendship App, The Opportunities App, The Recognition App, The Security App, The Life Purpose App, The Equality App, The Intimacy App, The Team App, The Inclusion App, The Fun App. Don’t forget The Individuality App (i.e. I am Me!), The Encouragement App, The Wellbeing App and... The Having a Real Future App. Unfortunately, these Apps do not function so well, without the main ingredient... known fondly as... ‘Humans’. Really? But, if you prefer only technology, at least read this : www. digitalresponsibility.org/healthand-technology” I have launched I•SPEAK©. It is my brand new course for dynamic people, who are not good speakers or presenters... but should be! You cannot become competent and confident, if you can’t present well. If you want to insure your future and... ‘feel the power’, contact me. Now is good. duitdammit@gmail.com
CONSIDERING STUDYING LAW? Wynyard Wood Solicitor, ALEX BENNETT has shared her experience of studying law at university and how it has shaped her and her professional career. To read more, please visit our website. www.wynyardwood.co.nz/news
“I would encourage anyone thinking of studying the law to do so.” - Wynyard Wood Solicitor - Alex Bennett
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