Discover the 10 podcast episodes that captured the most attention from Australia’s law students, graduates, and junior practitioners over the past year.
10. Protégé: The ultimate guide to securing a paralegal role
From cold calling to securing a paralegal role at a global law firm, this law student shares essential tips and strategies every aspiring lawyer should use to land a position and kickstart their legal career.
9. Protégé: AI is young lawyers’ competitive edge
Many young lawyers see AI as a looming threat – something that could disrupt their careers or put them at a disadvantage in an already competitive field. But Lucy Southwick challenges this mindset, arguing that AI is a competitive edge for the next generation of legal professionals.
8. Protégé: A nurse turned lawyer on helping neurodivergent workers thrive
Having previously served as a nurse and having grown up with neurodivergent family members, Libby Thomas believes there is much more that legal employers can do to better support lawyers with idiosyncratic needs – particularly those coming through the ranks.
7. Everything you need to know to start your own law firm
With many feeling lost and overwhelmed when starting their own law firm, one young lawyer who has navigated these challenges covers key steps to launch and manage your own legal practice with clarity and confidence.
6. Protégé: The secret to a well-balanced life as a law student
Juggling university life, work commitments, and social activities seems like an impossible task for many law students. However, Aaron Lee argues that with the right strategies, law students can effectively manage their studies without compromising other important aspects of their lives.
5. Protégé: How this neurodiverse lawyer paved a pathway to success
While things are improving, traditionally, professions like law have not catered well to a diversity of idiosyncratic personal needs. Here, one senior in-house counsel reflects on her experiences with neurodivergence and how she identified ways that she could flourish vocationally.
4. Protégé: The hidden benefits of slowing down your law degree
While some law students may believe that rushing through their degree offers a competitive advantage, this might not be true. Instead, taking a more measured approach to your studies can be beneficial.
3. Protégé: Entering law as a first-generation student
For anyone, starting law school is enormously challenging, both personally and professionally. For first-generation Australians, there are additional challenges to contend with.
2. Protégé: Breaking away from traditional legal careers
While many lawyers feel that the only “right” career path is to remain in a large law firm for life, Mia Madafferi emphasises the importance of recognising that pivoting into innovative legal careers is not only possible but also often deeply rewarding
1. Protégé: Overcoming the struggle of making professional connections
Despite the legal profession’s strong emphasis on professional connections, many law students and young lawyers struggle to establish them early in their careers, often hindering their ability to enter the field. Here, a new firm owner shares her personal journey, detailing how she overcame these obstacles through determination, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose.
