Getting ahead during the summer break
With the competitiveness of the legal profession, the months over the break are the perfect time to update your resume or get ahead with...
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- Oct 5, 2020
Keeping sane and thriving during lockdown
A year ago today, most of us looked at those who had the privilege of working from home as the luckiest people on Earth - as you stood on...
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- Aug 13, 2020
Challenge yourself to some self-care
Round 2 of isolation has made everything just that little bit harder. Not to worry, because we have created a self-care challenge...
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- Aug 13, 2020
Competitions at Deakin
Studying law can be extremely challenging and time consuming, even in early years. The thought of taking part in an extra-curricular...
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- Jul 15, 2020
Why you shouldn’t discredit your non-legal job
Working during your time at University is as important as it is challenging. On one hand, working’s a no-brainer for many of us; quite...
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- Jul 15, 2020
3 QUICK BREAKFAST IDEAS
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! It gives your brain energy! Don’t skip it! Okay now that we have the obvious out of the...
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- Jun 11, 2020
3 Isolation friendly exercises
Exercising in isolation can be one of the best ways to stay sane! Whether it’s as a quick break from studying or a way to avoid the...
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- Jun 11, 2020
How to Write a Professional Cover Letter
Your cover letter is an opportunity for you to ‘sell yourself’ and explain exactly why you are the best candidate for the role at hand....
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- Jun 11, 2020
Meditation apps to keep you grounded through isolation
Hey team, We know isolation can be getting a little lonely, because we are all feeling the same way. One really important thing to take...
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- May 13, 2020
Tips for Writing a Legal Resume
Of all the jobs in the world, there is one thing that is almost guaranteed: you will always be asked for your resume as part of the...
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- May 13, 2020
Designing a Productive Workspace
In these times, almost everyone is either working or studying from home. Working from home can be massively rewarding, and afford you the...
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- Apr 29, 2020
3 Ways to Spend Your Study Breaks
You’ve heard it all before…“study in short bursts”, “take study breaks”, and (my personal favourite) “your study is more productive after...
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- Apr 25, 2020
Volunteering during your law degree
In an increasingly competitive job market, finding ways to stand out to firms is important during your law degree. Volunteering not only...
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- Mar 30, 2020
All about Deakin's support services
Feeling the pressure of new subjects? Or are you a new student and looking for advice on assignments, study tips or the best coffee on...
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- Mar 28, 2020
Staying on Top of the Game: Effective Study and Self-Discipline Techniques
Studying is not everybody’s cup of tea, nor our idea of a good time; but is an essential part of being a student, and something that must...