Before the Court - Deakin Law Students' Society Deakin Law Students' Society

Join us for an insightful conversation with Maddison Harrington from 'Gilchrist Connell' as she shares her journey in law, the significance of IDAHOBIT Day, and the challenges faced by Queer individuals in the legal field.

Join Emilie and Emilia as they speak to Anneliese Croker.



Anneliese Crocker is a graduate at Coles Liquor, utilising the skills from her law degree in a non-traditional legal setting. After completing her double degree of a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts at Deakin University, Anneliese undertook her PLT at the College of Law. Anneliese was a member of the Deakin Law Students’ Society in 20201 and 2022, and passionately advocates for students to explore pathways that stray from the traditional lawyer career.

Join Emilie and Emilia as they speak to Diana Steicke.

Diana Steicke is the Senior Executive Leader, Intelligence and International and Regional Commissioner of Victoria for ASIC. After graduating from University of Adelaide and Harvard Law School, Diana began her career at Herbert Smith Freehills where she worked as a Senior Associate. Diana then moved to Linklaters in the UK as a managing associate before she transitioned back to Australia and into her government position at ASIC. After working for ASIC for 16 years and in various positions, she has recently been promoted to her current role. In this episode we discuss Diana’s experiences as she has has shifted into a non-traditional role following her law degree and career.

Join Hannah Dickinson and Swathika Karthikeyan to discuss Hannah’s work at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

Constitutional Law expert Dr Oscar Roos joins Bella to talk about the upcoming referendum on 14 October about establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. Oscar shares his expertise to answer some commonly asked questions, talk us through what the referendum entails, and give a constitutional law perspective on what might come next if the referendum is successful.

Jason Walker is an accredited specialist in Family Law, often being recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a leader in his field. Jason has served as Deputy Chair of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia and has additionally been Chair of the Family Law Section of the Law Institute of Victoria. Jason works across areas of family law, now practicing at Forte Family Lawyers in Melbourne. Jason enhances his skills, working with recognised lawyers across the world through the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and is furthermore the co-editor of the Australian Family Lawyer.