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Originally Posted by hfis  I don't think the scheme is really justified... with medicine I can understand, because doctors in the bush have massive workloads and lack the support of specialists, hospitals and desperately needed medical equipment. The worst that can happen for a lawyer is that they might have to drive into Sydney one month to mention some matters at the Supreme Court, or wait until the FMC goes on circuit to somewhere near them before being able to secure a family law hearing. I think the money would have been better diverted into the community legal centre system. |
Hmm... that's a good point. I don't really have much of an idea what goes on in the countryside from a legal point of view other than agribusiness. Did you not come across any agribusiness work while you were out there?
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Originally Posted by hfis Of course, this is dispelled when they find out you're an utter bastard just like every other lawyer ever. |
haha.. what did you do..
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Originally Posted by hfis It's the most hands-on experience a grad can get, and I think the exposure to litigation (if that's your thing, like me) and different areas of law makes you an excellent all-rounder. |
But you could also easily get to do some hands-on all-round and litigation experience as a Legal Aid lawyer in the urban/city regions. Salary is about about the same (as per the article I posted) but standard if living would be higher of course.