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MSLS and the College of Law are proud to present Under the Wig. Season Three, hosted by MSLS’s very own Jasmin Arnell-Smith and Hannah King, will feature a different member of the legal or criminology profession each month from judges and barristers to researchers. To stay up to date make sure you’re following the Murdoch Student Law Society Facebook and Instagram.

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    • Apr 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Under the Wig - Presented by College of Law

    Season 5, Episode 2 | Getting to Know Murdoch Student Law Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025


    In this episode of Under the Wig, Micaela and Krisha sat down with Joie the President of MSLS and Sai the Careers Vice President of MSLS. The episode dives into the different roles within the MSLS and explains what the MSLS does. Joie and Sai also gave us some funny stories they've had along the way and some tips and tricks.

    Season 5, Episode 1 | The Beginning of Murdoch Student Law Society with Dave Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025


    To start the year off with a new season of Under the Wig, Joie and Krisha sat down with Dave Stewart from Bennett. David is Bennett's Head of IP Law, and was the 4th President of the Murdoch Student Law Society! In this episode, Dave shares all his stories from starting up Murdoch Student Law Society, funny stories, and all the things MSLS used to do.

    Season 4, Episode 2 | From Law School to Clerkship: Inside A&O Shearman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024


    This week, Krisha and Joie are joined by Charlotte and Fraser, graduates-turned-lawyers at A&O Shearman. In this episode, they dive into their journeys through law school, the challenges of managing stress, and what they learned during their clerkships. From the tasks they took on to the skills they developed, Charlotte and Fraser share what life as a clerk at a top-tier global firm is really like. Listen in and don't miss out!

    Season 4, Episode 1 | Clerks to Counsel: Navigating the legal path with Bennett

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024


    Our hosts, Krisha and Joie, collaborated with Bennett and the College of Law for the launch of Season 4 of our podcast, “Under the Wig.” In our inaugural episode, we explored the journey from Research Clerk to lawyer, featuring insights from the talented team at Bennett, a prominent litigation and commercial law firm. This partnership not only enriches our podcast but also provides our members with invaluable perspectives on career pathways in the legal profession.

    Season 3, Episode 9: Chatting with Chief Justice Robert French

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 29:56


    In the final episode of Season 3, we sat down with the Chief Justice of the High Court, Robert French. He tells us about his career and law, what he is doing now and his tips for current law students. We hope you enjoy!

    Season 3, Episode 8: Being a female barrister with Raelene Webb KC | Sponsored by KWM

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 29:56


    Today our hosts sat down with Raelene Webb KC to talk about her career. We discuss why she went into law, what her work consists of and what it is like being a female barrister in the industry. A big thank you to our episode sponsor King & Wood Mallesons. To find out more about KWM, visit their website www.kwm.com.

    Season 3, Episode 7: What happens after law school? PLT with the College of Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 33:59


    Our hosts sat down with Pia and Ajay (an alumni) from the College of Law, to talk about what happens next after you graduate from law school. They tell us all about Practical Legal Training, what it involves and why the College of Law is the best provider in Western Australia. If PLT seems like a mysterious next step, listen in to learn all you need to know!

    Season 3, Episode 6: Criminology Research and FASD with Dr Hayley Passmore

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 26:22


    Our hosts sat down with Dr Hayley Passmore to discuss her career in research focusing on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and the justice system. If you're interested in a career in criminology or how the justice system in Western Australia interacts with vulnerable members of society, this episode is for you.Dr Hayley Passmore's research is conducted with the assistance of the Western Australian Department of Justice. Materials published or presented as part of her project are neither endorsed by either department, nor are an expression of the policies or view of the departments. Any errors of omission or commission are the responsibility of the research team.

    Season 3, Episode 5: Studying criminology and working with the AFP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 27:45


    Today our hosts sat down with two members of the Australian Federal Police's Perth team about their current work, AFP internships and studying criminology at university.

    Season 3, Episode 4: Clerkships and graduate roles with Allen & Overy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 26:11


    Our hosts sat down with Helena and Ben from Allen & Overy to talk about the experiences of being a law clerk and their advice to their younger selves.Thank you to our episode sponsor Allen & Overy. If you are interested in a clerkship with Allen and Overy, their applications open on 27 June 2022 and close on 31 July 2022. Check out their website www.allenovery.com to find out more.

    Season 3, Episode 3: Autism, the justice system and studying law with Tom Oliver

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 24:56


    Today, our hosts sat down with Tom Oliver. We discussed the discrimination faced by people with autism in our justice system, what we can do to help solve this issue and how his passion in this field has helped him to create a unique law career while still studying at Notre Dame.

    Season 3, Episode 2: Oxford Law and the Navy Reserve with Tony Buti

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 32:54


    Our hosts sat down with MP Dr Tony Buti to discuss his career in law and politics. He tells us about his career in law from working for the Aboriginal Legal Service to an academic career and even working in the Navy.

    Season 3, Episode 1: Human slavery and criminology research with Jacqui Joudo Larsen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 30:02


    In this International Women's Day special, our hosts sat down with Jacqui Joudo Larsen to explore her career in research. If you're interested in an untraditional career in criminology or just want to hear how being in a court jury can bring your career full circle, this episode is for you!A big thank you to our episode sponsor, Gilbert + Tobin. You can check out their website for further information at https://www.gtlaw.com.au.

    Episode 13: Overcoming the stain on Australian history with Greg McIntyre

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 26:33


    We sat down with Greg McIntrye to discuss his extensive career in Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage, including as the solicitor in the Mabo case. He tells us about what the High Court got wrong and how property is not like a block of cheese. A big thank you to our episode sponsor, King & Wood Mallesons. You can check out their website for further information at www.kwm.com.

    Episode 12: The rule of four with the Honourable Michael Kirby

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 34:29


    In this month's episode, our hosts were very lucky to be able to sit down (via zoom of course!) with the Honourable Michael Kirby. A remarkably accomplished former justice and academic, he talked to us about his time on the high court, making tough decisions and his famous raisin toast.

    Episode 11: Lessons to be learned with Justice Ciara Tyson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 28:00


    We spoke with Justice Ciara Tyson of the Family Court of Western Australia, about the ‘dark art' of mediation, being inspired by LA Law and the process of her appointment. If you're interested in working in family law or even want some tips on becoming a Judge's Associate, this episode is a must-listen!

    Episode 10: Clerkships and being curious with Aileen, Shay and Michelle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 28:00


    This week we sat down with Aileen, Shay and Michelle from Gilbert and Tobin to hear their advice on clerkships. If you're interested in applying for a clerkship with Gilbert and Tobin, their applications close Sunday 1st August 2021. Check out their website for more details: https://www.gtlaw.com.au/bebold/

    Episode 9: Law, lore and healing country with Dr Robert Isaacs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 30:50


    We spoke with Dr Robert Isaacs, who has dedicated his life to making practical change in a huge range of areas. In this episode, we hear about his life as a survivor of the Stolen Generation and the incredible impact he has had on policy surrounding indigenous people.If you'd like to hear Dr Robert Isaacs incredible life story, check out his book, Two Cultures, One Story: https://www.magabala.com/products/two-cultures-one-story

    Episode 8: Mabo, McDonalds Chambers and one single phone booth - Bryan Keon-Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 30:04


    We talk all things Mabo nearly 30 years on with Dr Bryan Keon-Cohen. He shares with us his memories of the case, how to deal with emotional testimony and advice for law students. You can purchase his comprehensive book on the case, A Mabo Memoir: Islan Kustom to Native Title through the link below:https://www.bryankeoncohen.com/

    Episode 7: Bad hotel rooms and defending clients - Damien Cripps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 25:01


    In this episode, we chat with Damien Cripps, a specialist criminal and traffic lawyer and singer/songwriter, about his pathway into law and finding balance in your work. You can contact Damien through his website at http://www.theperthcriminal.lawyer/.

    Episode 6: Youth detention, old rich white men and vegemite toast - Lucy Stronach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 24:48


    Lucy Stronach, Australian Youth Representative to the UN, shares with us her advice on making real change, fighting culture shock and helping victims of human trafficking. Check out her podcast at https://ausyouthrep.unyouth.org.au/for-the-future/ and get involved with UN Youth https://ausyouthrep.unyouth.org.au/.

    Episode 5: Unconventionality - Lauren Butterly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020


    We're joined by Lauren Butterly – environmental lawyer, proud MSer, and ignorer of conventions.

    Episode 4: From Clerkships to Partnerships - Nathan Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020


    Nathan Collins of King & Wood Mallesons shares stories from his career in finance law and tips for students seeking clerkships and grad jobs.

    Episode 3: Mediating, Mentoring and Michael Jackson - Helen Shurven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 24:28


    We're joined by Helen Shurven to discuss her long career in mediation (and short career in antiquarian bookselling, where she met Michael Jackson).

    Episode 2: The Judge - Justice Jennifer Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020


    We speak to Justice Smith of the WA Supreme Court. Spoiler: we're a bit overawed at sitting down with an honest-to-God judge.

    Episode 1: Combovers and Getz Owners - Steve Shaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 22:01


    Di Rosso and Manning sit down with Dr Steve Shaw. Murdoch's favourite (?) law lecturer talks about his unusual route to the law, his advice for new students, and the time he threw up on a nun.

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