Career Explore Programme

The Career Explore Programme is designed to help you find out what a career in law could look like and push you into thinking about careers outside of law. This programme will share with you some practical advice on CV/cover letters, interview and networking techniques, as well as a chance to engage with industry partners and carry out mock interviews with external organisations.

How it works

This programme is open to Auckland Law Students from Part 2 onwards and will run in Semester 2. There will be workshops, site visits as well as opportunities to experience mock interviews with external organisations.

Career Explore Programme 

Session 1: Welcome & Who am I?

  • Welcome and introduction to the programme
Session 2: CV & Cover letter workshop
CV drop in Session

Session 3: What on Earth does a Lawyer do?

  • Features a panel of lawyers

Session 4: Wait, there are other jobs available with a law degree?

  • Features a panel of professionals from diverse pathway
Career Dynamic Card Sorts drop in session
Session 5: Site visit  1 - Law firm 
Session 6: Site visit 2 - Professional firm 
Session 7: Interviewing and Networking – what do they want me to say?
Session 8: Mock interviews with external organisations
Session 9: Closing & Industry Mix and Mingle

Additional information

  • Students must be in Part 2 onwards.
  • Site visits with law firm & professional service firm will be based in Auckland, be reasonably central, and be easy for students to get to.
  • Places on the programme are limited, and we cannot guarantee that you will be accepted.
  • This is not a work experience programme or recruitment tool and students should not expect to obtain employment from the programme.
  • If you have been successfully accepted into the programme you will be notified by the Law Student Development and Engagement Team.

Testimonies from 2023 participants

  • “Really helpful programme for those who don’t really know anyone in the field or much about the legal profession in general. Highly recommend.”
  • “Thank you, Kylie and Amanda, for organising everything and providing unforgettable experiences. The effort you put in truly made a lot of impact on my career exploration. I am less anxious and more prepared to face challenges in my future career path after I attended the Career Explore Programme.”
     
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For any questions on the Career Explore Programme, please contact:

Amanda O’ Halloran 

Career Development Adviser

Email: amanda.ohalloran@auckland.ac.nz

Kylie Chye

Career Development & Employer Engagement Manager

Email: kylie.chye@auckland.ac.nz