Jerome Germain

“I’m currently working in a law firm in Sydney and I can say the Graduate Certificate is really aligned with what we do in practice. You develop oral and written communication skills and learn all the practical aspects of legal practice, in terms of legal processes and the certificates.

In tutorials we work in groups so you learn collaborative skills. It’s essential to have these skills before getting into practice, because you’re never going to be working on your own. I’ve also learnt advocacy skills, oral and written communication, legal writing- what’s really essential in practice.

I’ve really enjoyed the student experience at UTS. Students are much more inclined to share and work together here than at other institutions. That’s really important, especially when you start your degree and it makes studying a lot easier.

While studying at UTS, I went interstate and overseas to compete in various legal competitions. I went to Brisbane and Oxford University in the UK. It was great to meet other law students from various universities in the world. Even at the national level and meeting students from other Australian universities was beneficial; comparing, studying and improving your own skills.

I’m definitely grateful for the opportunities the university has given me.”