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The LLB PodcastEp. 17 | Creating Inclusive Spaces for Indigenous Australians ft. Fallon Wanganeen (ANZ)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 workplaces and communities more inclusive for Aboriginal and Torres Strait...2021-05-261h 03
The LLB PodcastEp. 16 | Law as a Service: Legal innvoation, transformation and project management ft. Peter Dombkins (PwC NewLaw)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 to innovate.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
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The LLB PodcastEp. 15 | How reverse mentoring can supercharge your careerIn 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 transitions she's made across organisations, practice areas and hometowns.
2021-04-2644 min
The LLB PodcastEp. 14 | Regulatory impact analysis in policy-makingIn 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
2021-04-1226 min
The LLB PodcastEp. 13 | Policy careers in the Australian GovernmentIn 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 servants can build the skills and knowledge required to land jobs in the public service.
Connect with Bethany: l...2021-03-2248 min
The LLB PodcastEp. 12 | Understanding the Australian Public ServiceIn 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 underpinning major Government policies is published in the form of Regulation Impact Statements (RISs).
You can find all RISs here...2021-03-1508 min
The LLB PodcastEp. 11 | Adding value as a junior employeeTHIS 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).
LINKS
Jason's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfeng1/ 2021-01-1241 minThe LLB PodcastEp. 10 | Preparing for and nailing behavioural interview questionsTHIS 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 any real legal experience. PREPSTAR was one of the main tools he used during the interview process.
BACKGROUND...2021-01-1208 minThe LLB PodcastEp. 9 | Applying a growth mindset to interview preparationTHIS 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 struggles you may face at university. A lot of this is based off the personal...2021-01-1208 minThe LLB PodcastEp. 8 | Mooting from a national mooting champion and Jessup mooter + bonus careers advice ft. Diana QiuIn 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 law firms. After graduation, Diana will work as a judge’s clerk to President Kós of the New Zealand Court of Appeal. &nbs...2021-01-121h 13The LLB PodcastEp. 7 | How to take your proofreading and attention to detail to the next levelTHIS 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 collection of topics and advice about questions you may have or struggles you may face at university. A lot of this is based off the personal st...2021-01-1207 minThe LLB PodcastEp. 6 | The power of "learning by doing" and how university students should be leveraging itTHIS 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 of this is based off the personal struggles...2021-01-1206 minThe LLB PodcastEp. 5 | Improve your professional communication skillsTHIS 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 lot of this is based off the personal struggles or mistakes of Johnny Nguyen, the host. Johnny was born as the child of two...2021-01-1204 minThe LLB PodcastEp. 4 | Dealing with Impostor SyndromeTHIS 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 do not have many...2021-01-1208 minThe LLB PodcastEp. 3 | What you should be doing to upskill during lockdown (university students)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 university. A lot of this is based off the personal struggles or mistakes...2021-01-1207 minThe LLB PodcastEp. 2 | What is commercial awareness and, how can you develop and demonstrate it?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 - https://www.afr.com/
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE PODCAST AND HOST...2021-01-1207 min
The LLB PodcastEp. 1 | Why taking a growth mindset is better than traditional careers advice for uni studentsTHIS 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 is based on the personal struggles or mistakes of Johnny Nguyen, the host. 2021-01-1206 min
The New Colombo Plan SeriesEp 5: Andrew Phong and Johnny Duc-Huy NguyenIn this episode, I sit down with Andrew and Johnny to discuss our journeys going through university and the transition we have or are making entering the workforce. Andrew P. being a prolific networker tells me about his approach and perspective on how to make meaningful and last connections. Johnny shares his challenges searching for a career path, going from working on a farm to now pursuing a career in law. All three of us have Vietnamese ethnicity, growing up in the same part of Sydney, roughly the same time. It was interesting to see how similar but...2020-08-141h 11