Meet some of UniSA`s unstoppable graduates and discover how you can unleash your unstoppable career in law with our world-class degrees. Employers often tell us that UniSA law graduates show initiative with a “can do” attitude and are prepared for the challenges of the legal profession – this is a testament to our teaching ethic and culture of engagement. Our relationships with industry allow students to hear from experts how the law is applied, adding an invaluable element to their learning. “In 2013, I had the opportunity to cover the Bundestag elections and report on what was an incredible and exhausting experience. An 8-week campaign took a lot of energy and resources from our office, and it was great to travel across the country and experience the diversity of Australia`s cities and regions. The combination of journalism and law has given me the power to take huge amounts of information on complex topics like choice and distill it into something an audience understands. Five stars for research, teaching, employability, internationalisation, institutions, social responsibility and inclusion.**QS Stars Ranking 2017 Those who already have a recognised bachelor`s degree can receive 18 credit units and complete this full-time qualification (or part-time equivalent) in three and a half years. You will learn the fundamentals of the Australian legal system and gain expertise through elective courses that will enable you to graduate with the skills to analyse and apply legal principles. You will also study courses that strengthen your leadership skills, intercultural communication, project management and community engagement capacity. Our degrees offer experiential opportunities, smaller class sizes, and advocacy facilities, providing a learning experience that takes you far beyond legal theory.
Back to stories Learn more about our unstoppable staff “I found studying a double law degree at UniSA extremely appealing. My professors are wonderful and they are committed to helping their students succeed, which makes studying at university even more enjoyable. The degree focuses on the practical application of theory, preparing you for professional practice and facilitating the transition to the workplace. Jeeoshni says her husband Giovanni Mazzuoccolo and mother encouraged her to apply for the internship, during which she had to write a 2,000-word legal essay on every issue dealt with by the International Criminal Court. She explains that she has written about Omar Al Bashir, against whom the International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant so that he can be tried for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The legal essay, she recalls, included extensive research on international human rights law, the Rome Statute and numerous readings of International Criminal Court cases. In order for her application to be considered, she also had to write a cover letter that stood out from those of the other candidates. “Technology has certainly streamlined many aspects of the legal industry, traditional career paths and firm structures are much more dynamic than they used to be. It is important to develop transferable skills that are difficult to teach: the willingness to work hard, the ability to lead by example, and the desire to learn and try everything. My advice is to stay true to your core professional values and skills, but don`t be afraid to embrace change.
It`s also important to educate yourself when you start your career. Consider all the options and possible ways to achieve your goal – in the modern business world, there are so many opportunities and opportunities to take your career to the next level. “Take advantage of our commitment to excellence, high-quality teaching and world-class research. This UNSTOPPABLE force has worked with UN partners and government agencies to find better solutions to complex child protection cases and ensure that all work complies with international guidelines and human rights law. Unisa LLB graduate Jeeoshni Moodley Mazzuoccolo flies both the Unisa and South African flags in The Hague in the Netherlands as the only South African to intern at the International Criminal Court. She works in the Legal Advisory Department of the Public Prosecutor`s Office. Getting vulnerable children off the streets in Lebanon. Nadine RachidAdvisor to the Minister of Social ServicesBachelor of Laws Please report this issue by completing and submitting the form below. Getting vulnerable children off the streets in Lebanon while working for the UN Refugee Agency is what Nadine Rachid, a UniSA law graduate, did after graduation. As South Australia`s No.
1 for higher careers1, our Honours Bachelor of Professional Law prepares you for a dynamic and rewarding career in the legal profession. Inspired by her mother, Dr. Savy Moodley, and her late father, Raymond Moodley, Jeeoshni says she chose a Bachelor of Laws “because it allows us to change the way we think and live.” Jeeoshni says her mother, a math teacher, told her about the difficulties she faced as a woman in the workplace and explained that she couldn`t go to law school as a student because she had to endure financial hardship. Jeeoshni argues that “as a feminist, I want to translate the words equality into reality. I also deal with a variety of legal issues that affect the world. I want to contribute to positive change. She recalls that despite her mother`s academic achievements and many years of service, she was never appointed to a senior management position due to nepotism and the appointment of men to leadership positions. Jeeoshni says Unisa sets high standards that are critical to success. She says she would recommend Unisa to other people, advising them to prepare for the challenge and learn to prioritize while enjoying life. She remembers that her job prevented her from attending tutorials because she never had normal working hours.
“I used to email my professors with my academic request and they always responded in a timely manner,” she recalls. After working for South African Airways as a flight attendant for seven years, she says it has been difficult to balance work and school. If she wanted to give up, she said her late father would motivate her, saying that “nothing can be accomplished in life without struggle, but the end results are worth it.” You will be prepared for legal practice through hands-on learning experiences such as advocacy, trial, hearing witnesses, student-led legal advice clinic, and internships in a variety of professional settings. You will learn how to litigate a case by developing your skills in argumentation, analysis, communication and advocacy, and how to act as a lawyer in a mock court and present before a judge. In the final year of your studies, you will also have the opportunity to obtain the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP), a mandatory qualification required to practise as a barrister in South Australia. By completing this qualification as part of your studies, you shorten your path to practice. “My degree helped me secure a professional position at a law firm during my studies – I focused on estate planning and litigation as a trainee lawyer, and then landed in my current position shortly after graduation. From contract review to justice, my work is constantly changing, which I think is the best way to learn. Studying law at UniSA is fantastic, because whether you want to specialize in a particular area or practice general business law, you`ll be ready. Matthew Doran, who combines expertise in law and journalism, a graduate of UniSA and UNSTOPPABLE Force, is a political reporter for ABC in Canberra, specialising in legal affairs and receiving the latest information on topics such as white-collar crime, police raids and diplomatic disputes. It also serves our daily dose of new policies.
2.All students entering through the Graduate Entry Pathway will receive 18 credit units. This credit is valid for elective courses of 4 x 4.5 units. You never get bored in the corridors of the Parliament Building, and when our politicians make waves, journalists are there to catch every story. This website has recently been redesigned and offers many benefits, including reduced redundancy of web content, faster loading times, and a more responsive website that can be viewed on all devices and screen sizes. Our legal research has been ranked as world-class in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2018 rankings. We have strong ties with leading and like-minded research institutions in North America, Europe and the UK, and we are building exciting new relationships in Asia. We are a globally networked university and our staff and students come from over 90 countries. We also have more than 2,500 industrial and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement. You can gain an additional qualification and broaden your career prospects by earning a degree in languages. As one of the most innovative universities in Australia and Asia, there are many reasons to study with us.
Here are three: Jeeoshni has a strong opinion on human rights and says he is very proud to have received from Unisa a wealth of legal knowledge that allows him to change the world. “There`s always this fear in society of allowing women to become leaders, and I see myself as a lawyer who wants to make a difference in the world,” Jeeoshni says. She describes her journey with Unisa as “remarkable” and admits that the legal research skills she developed during her studies at Unisa have helped her a lot in the various tasks she has been given since the beginning of her internship in April 2018.