Erika Serrano

Erika has thrown herself into everything UTS Law has to offer. Since studying at UTS, she has served as the Brennan Justice and Leadership Program Director, competed in numerous Client Interviews, Negotiation and Mooting competitions, and is the current UTS Law Students' Society's (UTS LSS) President.

“By getting involved in all aspects of uni life, you are better able to build connections and make the most of your degree.”

Currently in her 4th year of a combined Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) Bachelor of Laws, Erika says, “The most valuable thing I’ve learnt at UTS is that while grades are important, employers look for holistic candidates – that means you should make the most of every opportunity to engage. Uni life extends far beyond the classroom!”

Erika started her law degree elsewhere, but soon decided to transfer to UTS Law after being attracted by our active student community, range of co-curricular opportunities, and emphasis on hands-on learning.

“My assessments have largely been presentations which develop public speaking skills, legal research activities, and problem scenarios which provide a practical element to my degree. I’ve also found that UTS’ practical approach is carried through to open-book exams, which is more clearly reflective of the tasks required of lawyers."

Initially Erika combined Law with Journalism, but made the switch to Social and Political Sciences because of her keen interest in that area, and says, “A law degree is so versatile and will complement any non-law degree, so you may as well study something that you are passionate about.”

Outside of uni, Erika is already putting her knowledge into practice by working as a paralegal in a well-respected boutique firm, where she manages matters relating to family law, leasing and litigation.

When asked about her best memory from her time at UTS, Erika said it was meeting all the like-minded people in her cohort and making lifelong friendships at her first year law camp. Together they share the challenges and joys that come with studying law.

“By taking the leap and going on camp (despite knowing no one), I was able to find so many like-minded people who share similar passions about social justice and dumplings from the Chinese Noodle House in Haymarket (a necessary part of the UTS law experience). These same friends are now in my classes and are able to help me when there are particularly difficult concepts to grasp.”