UoN student Josh brings the Law to the Land!
When you come to UoN you start to realise that our students come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Meet Josh!
Josh has recently graduated from a Bachelor of Commerce but continues his studies with a Bachelor of Laws combined with a Diploma of Legal Practice. He originates from the little town of Nabiac and commutes 4 hours every day to Uni. Why you ask? Well Josh is a farmer and even though he has lived in Newcastle to study previously, he has decided to go back to live on the farm where he can spend his free time attending to his cattle.
Not only is Josh a farmer by heart, he is also part of the NSW Young Farmers Council where he advocates for young farmers and represents the agricultural community at a variety of events. He plans to combine his love for the land and his law degree - to bring the law to the farmers instead of the farmers chasing the law.
"I have always wanted to practice law, but I never really wanted to leave the farm. Most law students don’t want to go out west for work, but I think these areas are in great need of legal practitioners and cannot wait to start my career out here!" says Josh.
Not only has Josh received numerous regional scholarships; he has also had work experience with his local practice and with the ABC. He cannot wait for the opportunities his degree will give him and shows his support for others who do not chose the traditional career path.
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