In this episode, Johnny talks to Fallon Wanganeen, a proud Narungga man from the Yorke Peninsula and Inclusion Manager at ANZ. The conversation focuses on what we could be doing to make spaces more inclusive for Indigenous Australians. Episode overview: - What has Fallon's career journey been like so far? Also includes a discussion about advice for people in regional areas thinking about moving to a metro city and misconceptions about working at a bank - Organisational efforts to make...

In this episode, Johnny talks to Peter Dombkins, a director at PwC NewLaw, about concepts related to Law as a Service. Beyond the technical side of the practice of law, Peter explains the entire suite of services that go into providing a smooth client experience. In particular, legal innovation is discussed at lengths because it is difficult to achieve in practice. Peter shares tips on how to build trust and psychological safety, two things he believes are the bedrock of any team that hopes...

In this episode, Johnny talks to Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz, the Managing Counsel for Toyota Motor North America. The focus of the discussion revolves around the concept of reverse mentoring - what is it, how does it help companies and individuals, and how can junior employees make the most out of such opportunities.  Before diving into the topic, Mey also takes us through her career journey. We hear about her struggles in 1L, the difficulties she had finding a job out of university and the...

In this episode, Johnny talks to Jason Lange, the Executive Director of the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR), Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Australia).    Johnny and Jason discuss:  - Jason's career journey  - Differences between working in state and Commonwealth governments  - The role of the OBPR and how it can help young policy officers  - The value the OBPR can add despite not being a specialist agency - A practical example demonstrating the OBPR's work  -...

In this episode, Johnny talks to Bethany Rowlands, a policy officer currently at the Attorney General's Department in the Australian Government.  Some of the key concepts they discussed in the first half of the episode include: - The policy development cycle: how is policy developed? - Policy tools: what mechanisms can be used to implement policy? - Policy trends: what are the major trends in policy work currently? In the second half of the episode, the focus turns to how aspiring public...

In this episode, Johnny reflects on the lessons he has learnt over the summer interning at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in the Australian Government.    Some key things to understand if you are interested in a career in the Australian Government (but do not have experience) that I talk about in the video:  (a) Central agencies and specialist agencies serve different roles in Government work;  (b) Policy work does not have any real limiting scope;  (c) The analysis...

THIS EPISODE  Johnny talks to Jason Feng about how junior employees can add value in a corporate environment. Jason is currently a construction lawyer at Pinsent Masons, an international law firm. Jason spends a lot of time producing content giving tips and advice to young lawyers. Jason has had a broad background working across the public and private sectors. He regularly writes posts and articles on LinkedIn and hosts monthly webinars alongside Daniel Lo (signup link below)....

THIS EPISODE Johnny talks about how to prepare for the classic behavioural interview questions. Further, Johnny talks about using PREPSTAR, a modification on the tried and tested STAR method of answering behavioural interview questions. PREPSTAR is particularly effective at helping showcase transferable skills for applicants who do not have a lot of relevant industry experience. Johnny was able to secure a competitive clerkship at Ashurst, a top-tier commercial law firm, without having had...

THIS EPISODE Johnny talks about how a curiosity-driven and growth-based mindset can assist with job interviews for university students and other early-in-career applicants.   BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE PODCAST AND HOST  The LLB Podcast is a series aimed at providing advice geared towards students (particularly those studying law) who are first-in-family to attend university and do not have many mentors. This is a collection of topics and advice about questions you may have or...

In this episode, Johnny talks to Diana Qiu about job applications and mooting. For reference, this is Diana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianaqiu    Diana has undertaken an impressive range of legal work while at university. Her experiences include working in refugee and immigration law, international arbitration, and some regulatory and insolvency work. Similarly, Diana has worked alongside barristers, leading arbitrators and lawyers in one of New Zealand's Big Three commercial...

THIS EPISODE Johnny talks about overarching principles to proofreading that can ensure you catch more mistakes. Significantly, this isn't a video about specific techniques (because you can find countless examples of that in most places).   BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE PODCAST AND HOST  The LLB Podcast is a series aimed at providing advice geared towards students (particularly those studying law) who are first-in-family to attend university and do not have many mentors. This is a...

THIS EPISODE Johnny talks about why "learning by doing" is so important to the development of certain skills such as public speaking.   BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE PODCAST AND HOST  The LLB Podcast is a series aimed at providing advice geared towards students (particularly those studying law) who are first-in-family to attend university and do not have many mentors. This is a collection of topics and advice about questions you may have or struggles you may face at university. A lot...

THIS EPISODE Johnny talks about Conclusion-First communication, something that students need to learn in order to adapt to most workplaces.   BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE PODCAST AND HOST  The LLB Podcast is a series aimed at providing advice geared towards students (particularly those studying law) who are first-in-family to attend university and do not have many mentors. This is a collection of topics and advice about questions you may have or struggles you may face at university. A...

THIS EPISODE Johnny talks about his experiences with Impostor Syndrome and the techniques he has used to cope.   LINKS Dr Valerie Young's TED talk: https://youtu.be/h7v-GG3SEWQ  Research paper on labelling: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01916.x   BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE PODCAST AND HOST  The LLB Podcast is a series aimed at providing advice geared towards students (particularly those studying law) who are first-in-family to attend university and...

THIS EPISODE Johnny talks about tthe kinds of activities that law students (and other students) could be doing during lockdown to effectively upskill.   BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE PODCAST AND HOST  The LLB Podcast is a series aimed at providing advice geared towards students (particularly those studying law) who are first-in-family to attend university and do not have many mentors. This is a collection of topics and advice about questions you may have or struggles you may face at...

THIS EPISODE Johnny talks about the concept of "commercial awareness" within the corporate sector. Specifically, he outlines a functional definition, ways for you to build your commercial awareness and then ways for you to demonstrate it in the recruitment process.   RESOURCES REFERRED TO LawCareers.net - https://www.lawcareers.net/commercial-awareness   The Corporate Law Academy - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/commercial-knowledge/  he Australian Financial Review -...

THIS EPISODE: Johnny talks about the rationale, benefits and application of a growth mindset while applying for job applications.   BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE PODCAST AND HOST  The LLB Podcast is a series aimed at providing advice geared towards students (particularly those studying law) who are first-in-family to attend university and do not have many mentors. This is a collection of topics and advice about questions you may have or struggles you may face at university. A lot of this...