Is it time to tidy up your social media?

By Dr Kylie Burns, Griffith Law School
All over Australia law students are returning to class. For some, it is their first time at law school.
But if a potential employer searched their name or image on the internet today what would they see? Have they got privacy settings on their social media accounts? Have they ever posted comments or photos on social media they would not feel comfortable having a potential employer, a law firm or a Judge see? Do they realise their ‘private’ social media profile is also their ‘professional’ social media profile?
Employers will track down your social media history
The vast majority of law students and many legal professionals are now extensive users of social media. Many students (and lawyers) believe that their social media activity is ‘personal’ and ‘private’ and does not concern or reflect on them as legal professionals. However, this is a very misguided belief.
Employers now frequently

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