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Why law is the best profession - Festival of Careers 2025
Curious about where a law degree can take you? Whether you're already studying law or just considering it, this session is designed to inspire and inform.
As part of Southern Cross University’s Term 3 Festival of Careers, this event explores the world of legal careers—what makes law such a rewarding profession, how to break into the field, and how to make the most of your time at uni.
Why attend?
Join Professor David Heilpern as he shares insights into the legal profession, practical advice for students, and strategies to maximise your opportunities while studying. It’s a great chance to hear from someone who knows the field inside and out.
Who should attend?
Law students and anyone thinking about a future in law.
Bonus:
Attend and go into the draw to win an SCU Careers Study Pack.
Festival of Careers - Full Program
Welcome to the Festival of Careers for 2025
We have a great range of activities on offer throughout Term 3 – so please check them out below, and be sure to book in!
** Please note, we will add more detail to the events below, including booking links, as we get closer to the Festival.
Lots of prizes up for grabs!
Week 1: Education Expo (On-line) (Book now)
Date: Tuesday 8 July
Time: 12pm - 12.45pm
Location: Online
What is it? Hosted by SCU Careers staff, meet and hear from approximately 5 Education providers who will give you information on applying for jobs, scholarships and opportunities available. This is a great chance to learn more, network and ask any questions.
Who is this for? All Education students, including Domestic and International students are welcome.
Go into the draw - win yourself an SCU Careers study pack!
Week 1: FBLA WIL Preparation session (On-line) (Book now)
Date: Wednesday 9 July
Time: 10.30am - 11.15am (QLD time)
Location: Online
What is it? Maximise your WIL opportunities. Hosted by the marvellous Joanne Cooper, hear tips and tricks to enhance your WIL experience.
Who is this for? All students are welcome, this will be most relevant for those who are studying Health, Social Work, Community Welfare, Counselling and Education.
Go into the draw - win yourself an SCU Careers study pack!
Week 1: Networking with LinkedIn by Experience Gold Coast (Book now)
Date: Thursday 10 July
Time: 12.15pm - 1pm (QLD time)
Location: Online
Experience Gold Coast will present the ways to make LinkedIn work for you! Hear how to optimise your profile and to actively use LinkedIn to network and gain contacts in the professional world.
All students, including Domestic and International students are welcome.
Go into the draw - win yourself an SCU Careers study pack!
Week 2: How to become a a support worker masterclass (Book now)
Date: Tuesday 15 July
Time: 12pm - 12.45pm
Location: Online
SCU's Careers & Employability Team will present on the ways to find and prepare yourself for support work, which is a great part-time / casual opportunity while you are studying at SCU.
All students, including Domestic and International students are welcome.
Go into the draw - win yourself an SCU Careers study pack!
Week 2: Marketing media and the movies (online)
Date: Wed 16 July
Time: 12.30-1.15pm
Meet industry employers in media and marketing.
For students in the Faculty of Business, Law and Arts.
Go into the draw - win yourself an SCU Careers study pack!
Date: Wednesday 16 July
Time: 11.30am - 1.30pm
Location: Gold Coast Campus - White Marquee
Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us at the Employer Expo, where top employers from across industries will be on campus to share insights about their organisations, offer application tips, and connect with students like you
All students, including Domestic and International students are welcome.
Go into the draw - win yourself an SCU Careers study pack!
Week 3: GradWISE Information session (Book now)
Date: Tuesday 22 July
Time: 12pm - 12.45pm (QLD time)
Location: Online
GradWISE is a graduate program, developed by WISE Employment in conjunction with Australian Universities. The program is designed to empower graduates and tertiary students living with a disability, mental, physical health condition or injury aspire, develop and thrive in graduate jobs and entry-level employment. Come along to find out how GradWISE can support you and help you to achieve your career goals.
Aimed at students with a disability.
Go into the draw - win yourself an SCU Careers study pack!
Week 3: Allied Health Expo 1 (Book now)
Date: Wednesday 23 July
Time: 12pm - 12.45pm (QLD time)
Location: Online
Hosted by SCU Careers staff, meet and hear from approximately 5 Allied Heath providers who will give you information on applying for jobs and opportunities available. This is a great chance to learn more, network and ask any questions.
Who is this for? The focus for this Expo is for Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Exercise Physiology, Biomedical Science, Sport & Exercise Science and Physiotherapy. We appreciate that some students will be on placement at this time, and will ask the employers if we can record the session, so we can share the link with you, if you are unable to make it!
Go into the draw - win yourself an SCU Careers study pack!
Week 3: Allied Health Expo 2 (Book now)
Date: Thursday 24 July
Time: 12pm - 12.45pm (QLD time)
Location: Online
Hosted by SCU Careers staff, meet and hear from approximately 5 Allied Heath providers who will give you information on applying for jobs and opportunities available. This is a great chance to learn more, network and ask any questions.
The focus for this Expo is for Social Work, Community Welfare, Counselling and Psychology. We appreciate that some students will be on placement at this time, and will ask the employers if we can record the session, so we can share the link with you, if you are unable to make it!
Go into the draw - win yourself an SCU Careers study pack!
Week 4: Early Childhood Education Expo (Book now)
Date: Tuesday 29 July
Time: 12pm - 12.45pm (QLD time)
Location: Online
What is it? Hosted by SCU Careers staff, meet and hear from approximately 5 Education providers who will give you information on applying for jobs and opportunities available. This is a great chance to learn more, network and ask any questions.
All Early Childhood Education students, including Domestic and International students are welcome.
Go into the draw - win yourself an SCU Careers study pack!
Week 4: Pathways to career success (Book now)
Date: Wednesday 30 July
Time: 10.30am - 11.15am (QLD time)
Location: Online
Hosted by Faculty of Business Law and Arts, learn about how Business internships (WIL), and The Bright Futures Alumni Mentoring program will be key in your future success.
Who is this for? FBLA (Business, Law and Arts) students and especially those enrolled in the Professional Learning for the Workplace unit.
Go into the draw - win yourself an SCU Careers study pack!
Week 4: The Future of Work! (Book now)
Date: Thursday 31 July
Time: 12pm - 12.45pm (QLD time)
Location: Online
Hosted by SCU Careers & Employability, find out about the current labour market, trends in recruitment for now and the future and how to make yourself as nimble and employable as you journey onwards.
Who is this for? Any students who are interested in their future!
Go into the draw - win yourself an SCU Careers study pack!
Feel free to put these dates in your diary now, and stay tuned for more information!