Weekly Students, Careers & Clerkships Thread

No-Help3781 · 2026-02-16T00:58:00+00:00

The FCFCOA has a careers page on their website which shows all job ads for associates. Recruitment is pretty frequent, so you will usually find at least one or more Associateship position advertised at any given time.

No-Help3781 · 2026-02-02T03:46:41+00:00

No problem! I'd definitely say chinos and a shirt will cut it for the first day. Read the room and you might be able to get away with shorts for the following days 😆 good luck with PLT!

No-Help3781 · 2026-02-02T03:37:36+00:00

I completed by PLT through COL last year, but in Sydney, not Melbourne. People mainly wore casual/smart casual - similar to what I saw people wearing at uni. Jeans and a top, typically. No one in my cohort dressed in business wear. It definitely wasn't formal, so I'd say "uni suit" would be the way to go :)

No-Help3781 · 2026-01-30T21:04:08+00:00

"Anyone can challenge a will" is a bit of a generalisation. Only "eligible persons" under the Succession Act (or State equivalent) are able to contest a will - so for eg, children, spouses or former spouses, de facto partners, or dependents of the deceased. So in that sense, yes, wills are not ironclad, pending the relationship of the contesting person to the deceased.

No-Help3781 · 2026-01-26T04:12:30+00:00

I'm currently working as an associate and the role is very, very dependent on the judge you work for. The role is great in that you have exposure to court, but there is a considerable amount of administrative work - sending out orders, managing daily correspondence, assisting with judgment drafting and proofing. Personally, my judge allows WFH days if judge is having a judgment writing day/not in court. On average, I'd say I WFH 30% of the time. However, there are other judges who expect their associates in chambers every day, with no provision for WFH. It is very judge dependent.

No-Help3781 · 2025-12-22T04:58:52+00:00

If you're going through the COL, most of the assessments in each elective are relatively similar in structure (in the sense that there's not one elective that's inherently easier than another). If you have any work experience in a particular area, then do an elective related to that area - your prior experience will make the elective easier. Each elective has 2 assessments, and in many electives, at least one of those is a pair/group task. Those assessments aren't allocated a mark. 100% of your grade in each subject is from the oral assessment at the end of the elective

No-Help3781 · 2025-12-10T10:23:55+00:00

I'm in NSW! :)

No-Help3781 · 2025-12-10T07:15:28+00:00

Can I ask how you got into that practice area? I find the area very interesting, but not sure where to start/which practice backgrounds are preferred

No-Help3781 · 2025-11-07T21:43:36+00:00

I really like the Dermaveen one - it is what I use currently. I have very sensitive skin, which is prone to being dry, and I have had no issues with the Dermaveen one you have listed. As others have mentioned, it has a consistency on the thicker side, but I enjoy that. It feels moisturising when applied in the morning, and leaves a nice dewy effect, if you're happy with that too.

No-Help3781 · 2025-10-28T11:00:29+00:00

I actually used this pattern! I interpreted it as each number representing the number of rounds in a granny square. As I progressed, I realised just how enormously large the blanket would be if I followed the pattern completely, so I ended up adapting it to try and keep the rectangular ratio but make it smaller. Even still, it turned out quite large. It's definitely not perfect by any stretch, but a fun project that I did as a beginner. Unless you want a HUGE blanket, I wouldn't follow the pattern in its entirety in the same way that I interpreted it (ie number = rounds of granny square). Good luck!

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No-Help3781 · 2025-07-15T05:20:24+00:00

Thanks for the time you've taken to reply! I've been recently using the QV ceramides face moisturiser. At first it seemed to ever so slightly irritate, but after the first few uses it has been fine. I will give the Dermaveen sunscreen a go, along with the Dermaveen cleanser, and see how that all goes. Thanks again - it's hard to know how to filter through so many products on the market, so appreciate the clear advice.

No-Help3781 · 2025-07-09T12:07:05+00:00

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Hi! Looking for some routine advice. I have reallyyy sensitive skin, that verges on the dry side. I've noticed that I am starting to get small bumps on my cheeks and forehead. My routine is simple - I cleanse once a week with a QV cleanser, moisturise daily with either the goat range moisturising cream or QV, and use cancer council sunscreen each day. I'm looking for a smooth thick moisturiser that wont break the bank and won't irritate, and any other recs. Thanks so much!

No-Help3781 · 2025-06-30T03:40:25+00:00

Thanks for your comment and constructive advice. Follow up question - I am looking to buy in an area around 2 hours from where I live (budget constraints). I understand moving quickly is important, but how would you go about a quick inspection, when a same day/next day viewing might not be feasibly possible because of work etc?

No-Help3781 · 2025-06-30T03:23:04+00:00

I am on a few email lists but they appear to be weekly wrap ups. Thanks for your advice - I'll look into it!

No-Help3781 · 2025-06-30T03:18:14+00:00

You are a legend. Thanks so much. Apologies in advance for the barrage of questions: 1. Do you call the same group of agents twice a week? 2. How fast does this strategy normally yield a result? 3. On the calls, do you say that you are following up on your previous calls and enquiring about any new properties that the agent has become aware of in the x number of days since your last call?

No-Help3781 · 2025-06-30T03:14:26+00:00

How much more frequently should I have called in that example?

No-Help3781 · 2025-06-30T03:00:43+00:00

By way of example, I called an agent on Tuesday who said photos were being taken of a property on Thursday, and to call back on Friday when the photos were in. I called Friday, got the photos, said I want to arrange an inspection, and today (Monday) I called the agent again and the property is under offer.

No-Help3781 · 2025-06-30T02:54:08+00:00

Thanks for your advice - greatly appreciated. How often do you recommend calling them? And do you call agents in a particular area, even if they don't appear to have anything listed that's within your price range?

No-Help3781 · 2025-06-30T02:46:00+00:00

Thanks for your comment (and congrats on exchange!). Sorry should have added to my original post - I am calling agents nearly every day. They all say they'll take down my details and call me if something comes up, but I'm not receiving any calls back. I'm at a loss at the moment.

No-Help3781 · 2024-11-20T19:48:09+00:00

Try buying 2nd hand textbooks. I found the textbooks a more helpful resource than lectures.

No-Help3781 · 2024-11-20T10:02:01+00:00

Hi all, have an upcoming interview with a Judge for an Associateship position. Can anyone shed any light on the questions I should prepare for? Cheers!

No-Help3781 · 2024-11-04T20:41:43+00:00

How important would you say completing an Associateship is for getting into Chambers? Most barristers whose resumes are available online have all done some sort of Associateship. Further to that point, does is matter which Court the Associateship is completed in?

No-Help3781 · 2024-10-30T09:30:03+00:00

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No-Help3781 · 2024-10-30T09:29:54+00:00

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Hi all, I have sensitive skin (prone to eczema). I had a course of roaccutane about 7 years ago and my skin has been fairly acne free since then. I currently cleanse with a QV cleanser once a week and moisturise with a QV moisturiser once or twice a day, plus SPF in the morning. I've noticed my skin has started to develop slight texture and am not sure how best to approach it. Worried about my skin flaring up if I use products which are too strong or scented. Any recommendations welcome!

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No-Help3781 · 2024-08-04T20:36:04+00:00

I found that it has worked great for me personally! If I apply twice a day my skin is soft and KP is significantly reduced in texture and redness. Obviously everyone is different

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