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Dear Katie: getting started in a legal career
By Katie Cowan I am worried about how to get going in my career in law and have a few questions. I want to be a lawyer. How do I find a job as a lawyer? How do I find my niche in law? Is it better to start off with general legal experience or … Continue reading
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On therapy: the dumb myths that surround it, and the reasons to try it out
By Katie Cowan Believe it or not, I was a reluctant therapy attendee. You wouldn’t know it now, what with my “Therapy for every adult!” soapbox, but it’s true. So as a convert from sceptic to evangelist I thought I would illuminate therapy a little, for any readers who are curious but not convinced. Going … Continue reading
‘Day in the Life of’ …a new solicitor…
New solicitor Henry Hillind shares his experience of getting into the legal profession and finding his area of interest Continue reading
Internships at not-for-profit organisations
If you are interested in a career in social justice or international law, an internship at a not-for-profit organisation could be a great starting point. Continue reading
A Day in the Life of… Legal Counsel at Z Energy
We speak to Gemma Hall, in-house counsel at Z Energy, about her life after law school Continue reading
Public Sector Clerkships and Grad Programmes
Interested in life in the public sector after law school? Several government departments offer internships and grad programmes as a pathway to enter the sector: either in policy, or in legal work. Continue reading
NZLJ Student Companion April 2017: Commercial Law
This Student Companion by Barry Allan is from the April 2017 edition of the New Zealand Law Journal Continue reading
Contract Q&A: Offer and acceptance
Practice applying the offer and acceptance principles – the essence of a contract Continue reading
NZLJ Student Companions: Lavin v Toppi
A Student Companion excerpt from the New Zealand Law Journal Continue reading