Anna Forsyth - Human Rights Career Series

Some Tips for Pursuing a Career in Human Rights Law

When presenting at a career seminar at Monash University in September, Anna Forsyth, Legal Officer, Human Rights Unit, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, shared the following tips in pursuing a career in human rights law:

• Make sure you build a network of like-minded colleagues– it can be particularly valuable to establish relationships with older mentors who have extensive experience in the law.
• Make sure you are constantly seeking out professional development opportunities in human rights – whether through involvement in committees, attendance at seminars/lectures or participation in the organisation of events/projects.
• Make sure you publish in areas of interest in journals or magazines that have a human rights focus.

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• Most importantly, follow your passions and surround yourself with positive people in the law!

Anna Forsyth welcomes the opportunity to speak to any students needing further information. She can be contacted on (03) 9281 7111 or anna.forsyth@veohrc.vic.gov.au