Careers in Law.

The UNLSA aims to give law students at the University of Newcastle a variety of opportunities to connect with those already working in the law. This helps prepare students for their own careers as lawyers.

Penultimate Students’ Train Trip

Every year the UNLSA arranges for penultimate students to take a behind-the-scenes tour of some of the major Sydney law firms. Students meet with senior lawyers, hiring managers, and current graduates at each firm to gain a sense of what working for at a major Sydney law firm is like.

The penultimate students’ trip is a great way for those nearing the end of their degree to hear firsthand about the culture and day-to-day work of some of Australia’s largest law firms, as well as gain some insights into their graduate programs.

Not only is the penultimate trip popular with students, its impact has been recognised nationally by other law student associations. At the Australian Law Students’ Association conference in Hobart, the penultimate trip was awarded best careers initiative for 2024.

Participating Firms in 2024:

UNLSA Careers in Law Expo

The UNLSA annual Careers in Law Expo lets students talk one-on-one with lawyers from many of the major firms, without having to travel any further than the NUspace building. Regardless of what type of law you’re interested in, there’s bound to be a firm that will interest you.

The UNLSA Careers in Law Expo also frequently features a variety of governmental organisations, such as the Legal Aid Commission, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and Crown Solicitors Office, for those students who are interested in pursuing a career in the civil service.

The Careers in Law Expo is a great way for students to get to know about each firm and its graduate programs, as well as networking with young lawyers from across the industry.

2024 Expo Firms:

  • Ashurst

  • Hall & Wilcox

  • King & Wood Mallesons

  • Norton Rose Fulbright

  • Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers

  • Massons

  • Sparke Helmore

  • And more!

Meet the Clerks and Careers Panels

The UNLSA regularly hosts both meet the clerks events and specialised panels with experts in a variety of legal fields. Our meet the clerks events are a great way for students to meet and network with young lawyers across the industry. The clerks are an invaluable source of information for students about what to expect from working in law, tricks to succeed in the workplace, and how to manage many of the stresses that can stem from working in the law.

The Careers panels let students hear from more established lawyers who are experts in their respective fields. Panels generally touch on specific legal practice areas or key groups in the law. Students can expect panelists to discuss their career pathway, developments in their field, and how to succeed in that area of law.

  • Careers in Criminal Law

  • Careers in Family Law

  • Careers in Government

Past Careers Panels:

  • Meet the Clerks

  • Indigenous Clerks

  • Careers in Commercial Law

  • Careers in Insurance Law