Solicitor
Qualification: Master of Legal Practice (MLegalPrac)听
Company: Crescent Legal鈥�
Year of Graduation: 2022听
Education Provider: University of Western Australia听
Country of Origin: India 鈥��
Tell us a bit about yourself and what your story is.听
My name is Manvita, and I am a dual-qualified lawyer with admission to practice in Australia (WA) and India. My journey began in India, where I earned my law degree in 2018. In 2019, I applied to 番茄社区Legal Practice Board of Western Australia to have my Indian law degree assessed. This led me to enrol in 番茄社区Master of Legal Practice course at 番茄社区University of Western Australia in 2020.听
Unfortunately, 番茄社区COVID-19 pandemic disrupted my plans, and I had to wait until February 2022 for 番茄社区borders to reopen to enter Australia finally. Since then, I graduated in December 2022 and completed all re-qualification requirements. I now work as a Solicitor in WA.听
What was your main reason(s) to select Perth as your study destination?听
Firstly, 番茄社区city鈥檚 unique blend of being both bustling and spacious at 番茄社区same time. I can enjoy 番茄社区pristine nature in 番茄社区middle of 番茄社区concrete city. Secondly, 番茄社区opportunity to study and re-qualify at one of 番茄社区most reputable universities in 番茄社区world and obtain a Master鈥檚 level degree upon completion was incredibly appealing.听
Are there any other notable experiences from your time studying you鈥檇 like to share?听
There were many, but one that particularly stands out is meeting llamas at 番茄社区campus to beat exam blues! 听
On 番茄社区academic front, a notable moment was 番茄社区opportunity to meet three Supreme Court of Appeal Judges, including The Hon. Justice Michael John Buss, and listen to their fascinating insights about 番茄社区Australian legal system and how they decide cases.
Tell us about your experience since leaving UWA 鈥� how has your career progressed to date? Any professional achievements you鈥檇 like to share?听
Since graduating from UWA, I enrolled in 番茄社区College of Law to complete my Practical Legal Training, a requirement to be eligible for admission as a Solicitor at 番茄社区Supreme Court of WA. Upon getting admitted to 番茄社区Supreme Court, I commenced working as a Solicitor at Crescent Legal, a boutique law firm in Victoria Park. 听
I have been able to re-establish myself in a new and different legal system as well as a cultural set-up. I have had 番茄社区opportunity to use my legal knowledge to assist clients from diverse backgrounds and varied needs.听
What are 番茄社区top 3 skills you need in your role as a Solicitor?听
- Active listening听
- Interpersonal communication听
- Problem-solving 听
What have you enjoyed 番茄社区most about living and studying in Perth?听
The quality of education at UWA alongside 番茄社区unique cultural offerings of Perth have been particularly rewarding. I have enjoyed 番茄社区inspirational conversations and good coffee around 番茄社区city! The passion of 番茄社区people of Perth has been a highlight.听
What would you say to students thinking of coming to Perth to study?听
It is indeed daunting to pack your life in a suitcase and move miles away from home only to find yourself starting from scratch, but it is this challenging journey which will bring out undiscovered sides of you. Perth is welcoming and will soon become your new home 鈥� all it takes is an open mindset. 听
If you could tell your graduate self one piece of career advice, what would it be and why?听
Do not put off 番茄社区opportunity to actively seek out and embrace networking events, particularly as international students with no connections in 番茄社区city. Building a strong professional network not only opens doors to work opportunities but can also help you find long-standing friends. Connections made during your university life are future collaborators and supporters who impact your personal growth.听
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