National Law Week



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is an annual event, held in May, to promote public understanding of the law and its role in society. This year, Law week runs from May 16th – May 20th.

The focus of this event is to provide attendees a closer look at how the law and justice system works in each Australian state. Activities that people can participate in during Law week include: courthouse tours, mock trials, student competitions and many other exciting and informative programs. …

Melbourne ranked best city in Australia for international students



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The ratings measure cities on their quality of universities, affordability, lifestyle, employment prospects and student community.

Additional factors such as pollution, safety, transparency and tolerance are also taken into consideration.

Seven Australian cities made it into the top 75 best student cities this year with Sydney coming fourth, Canberra (17), Brisbane (18), Adelaide (26), Perth (35) and Gold Coast (69).

Melbourne city received a perfect score (100/100) for student mix, …

Law Graduate Helps The Homeless



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Helping The Homeless – Be the difference – Nastassia’s story

Nastassia Bondarenko-Edwards is a corporate tax lawyer at a top tier law firm and does pro bono work with a not-for-profit legal service, helping people at risk of homelessness.

‘Losing your home – especially if you have children – is a big issue. Understandably, it can be overwhelming,’ says Nastassia.

‘Often, just having someone assisting with the matter, explaining options and negotiating on your behalf can be of great assistance.’

Nastassia graduated from La Trobe with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), …

10 Reasons to Live and Study in Melbourne, Victoria



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Studying is extremely important, however it is also important to take breaks, and taking breaks is easy in Victoria, as there are thousands of things to occupy your time! Victoria’s Capital City, Melbourne, is one of the most liveable cities in the world. It is constantly praised by those who live here and also visitors from overseas and interstate. The below list includes some of Victoria’s and Melbourne’s best features.

  1. Food: Melbourne’s great mix of cultures has created the perfect platform for diverse and delicious food.

LaTrobe offers 5 Tips to find work after graduation



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Top 5 tips for international students to find work after graduation
 

So you’ve finished your degree in Australia, now what? Here is a list of tips that will help you find work in Australia or overseas once you’ve finished your studies.

  1. Plan ahead
    During your studies, there is a lot that you can be doing to improve your chances of employment upon graduation. Internships and work placements look great on your resume,