Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Law School
Imposter syndrome, a psychological phenomenon affecting high achievers, those who excel externally but struggle to internalise their...
How to find a Balance between Life and Law
Endless research, stressful deadlines and some very long hours. The legal industry can seem all consuming at times. Whether starting in...
How to be your own best friend by combating negative self-talk
Self-talk is such a simple but powerful thing. It can be your foe, or your friend; a blessing, or a curse. Because whether we like it or...
Helping others can help you!
Volunteering has been an invaluable experience that has allowed me to really appreciate the law, seeing first-hand how it can help...
Finding motivation after rejection
Have you ever spent so long pouring your heart into a job application or clerkship/internship application, only to later receive a...
Key to a Strong Support Network in Law School
As law students, we hear about how important professional networking is with industry professionals and lawyers in our dream practice...
10 Career Tips for New Law Students
As a law student, it is crucial to build a strong foundation to set you up for your future legal career. This article will highlight 10...
Managing Mental Health in the Workforce
The legal profession can be demanding and highly stressful, with long hours, intense workloads, and high client expectations. Lawyers are...
Toxic Competition
Doing a law degree is great – you’re surrounded by like-minded and incredibly smart people. But then comes the questions that inevitably...
Setting a Reasonable Standard
Maintain that high grade, work hard and do…not…fall…behind. While tackling mental health issues is only human, there’s an expectation...
Transferring to Law Mid-Year
I originally started my university studies through Monash’s Bachelor of Arts, wanting to transfer into Law. During my first semester, I...
Managing Unhealthy Habits in Law School
Law school can be a demanding and stressful time for many students. Balancing coursework alongside extracurricular activities and...
How To: Ignore that Grain of Self-Doubt
It’s the holidays. Your bathers are still dripping from your morning swim at the beach, grains of sand still between your toes. Closing...
How To: Take Notes in Law School
Taking notes is so important in law school. Your notes will form the basis of your understanding of key legal concepts and will likely...
How To: Network in Law School
It’s time to delve into the art of networking- one of the most powerful career-building tools that can be practiced and developed whilst...
How to: Deal with Disappointment (Law Student Edition)
Grade validation – isn’t it just a funny thing? I feel like my whole life I’ve been chasing it, craving the knowledge and comfort I...
The First Year Experience
Why am I here? What happens if I fail? How do I do well? How do I make friends here? Why does it seem like everyone knows what they’re...
Upcoming exams can be stressful; a guide to balancing study and your mental health
We all know that upcoming exams can place a lot of pressure on students, whether they are sitting law exams for the first time or not....
Law school is rough: Here's how to maintain your physical and mental health.
We all know that both studying law and working in the legal profession comes with stressful and intimidating responsibilities. There’s...
Thoughts on Stress, Law, and International Study from Yvonne Mao
“I am glad that the stress levels from my job as an Energy Management Consultant is manageable. Most of the time it is “good stress”...