Noosa District State High School (NDSHS) Year 11 Social and Community Studies students were provided with a unique insight into the legal profession from NDSHS graduate Jessica Popple.
The students were thrilled to have Ms Popple back to the school, after she attained a dual degree in Law and Arts at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Ms Popple spoke to the class about her work at the Cooroy Legal Centre and emphasised the importance of volunteering and obtaining work experience as an important strategy to advance career progression.
“Building networks in the career you are interested in is so important. You never know who might notice you and where that might lead,” Ms Popple said.
The class were told about the importance of maintaining a good work life balance.
“I know of some of my friends who studied law who are now working for big firms in the city. They work very long hours and that can really impact on your enjoyment of the job. I turned my notifications for work emails off last weekend and I really enjoyed having that space on the weekend for me,” Ms Popple said.
Year 11 student Georgia Linsen especially found Ms Popple’s presentation useful and informative as she is currently considering a career as a lawyer.
“I really appreciated Jess taking the time out of her busy schedule to come and speak to us about her career. We all learnt so much,” Ms Linsen said.
The Year 11 Social and Community Studies student are excited to have Ashlea Gierke and the Hot 91.1 FM morning crew visiting their class next week.
