Law
5 true crime careers
From sensationalist newspaper coverage of crime to podcasts, documentaries, novels and films, humans have long been fascinated by the macabre. When it comes to turning your fascination into a career, the options extend far beyond the detectives shown on your favourite series. These five jobs allow you to follow your unique interests at uni while still pursuing a career interwoven with the criminal justice system.
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What else can I do with a law degree?
If you’ve got dreams of becoming a barrister, a judge, or a solicitor at one of the big six law firms, you’re on the right path with a Bachelor of Laws at Charles Darwin University. But what happens if you change your mind after graduation... or even halfway through your career? Here are 5 alternative career paths that put your law degree to good use.
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Sekari studies law for a more equal future
Raised in the regional Northern Territory town of Katherine, proud Jagalingou and Bandjin woman Sekari Butler discovered a passion for law and advocacy by chance.
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Sizol's studying law to give a voice to the Territory's youth
As the NT Young Australian of the Year and a law student at CDU, you might be surprised to know that Sizol actually flunked Year 12. She hasn’t let that stop her pursuing her dream of becoming a changemaker.
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An inspirational community member: Meet Karina
Karina used the knowledge she gained during her legal studies degree to create Starwin, a female-led community enterprise in Darwin. Its growth and success are testament to her hard work and dedication to others.
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Ade's fast-track law degree: A Territory special
Ade Core realised that a legal career was in her future during a Year 11 work placement. She's now studying law at CDU, which puts her right in the heart of Darwin's legal industry.
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Progress during a pandemic: How Nikki's law degree helped
Her work on business councils has seen Nikki help other business and government navigate the implications of COVID-19. And it's given her plenty of opportunity to put her Diploma of Laws to the test.
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From backpacker to law degree: Adele's story
When Adele left her home in Italy to travel around Australia for six months, she had no idea that the opportunities on offer would see her still here six years later about to graduate with a law degree from CDU.
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Power(ful) play: Why Harita is studying Indigenous languages
Criminal defence lawyer Harita Sridhar is passionate about helping and engaging with Indigenous communities. She started her career with a law degree and is now going a step further with a postgraduate certificate in Indigenous Knowledges at CDU.
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