Over 200 first year law students packed the gallery of the Banco Court at the Brisbane Supreme and District Courts for their first week at the Griffith Law School.
While no one was on trial, the event capped off Griffith Law School’s orientation week and brought together alumni and industry representatives to give an introduction to the profession and to discuss career paths.
Students were treated to a welcome address from Queensland’s first appointed female Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland, the Honourable Catherine Holmes.
She explained how the Banco Court is a fitting start to their journey as it is also used ceremoniously to admit apprentice lawyers into the profession.
“I encourage you to go beyond learning just the rules and law from textbooks – get actively involved in your studies, attend court, and observe cases being decided before a judge,” said Chief Justice Holmes.
Industry representatives from the Queensland Law Society and the
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