17 episodes
The LLB Podcast Duc-Huy "Johnny" Nguyen
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The LLB Podcast discusses topics of interest to university law students. Topics include job application advice, extracurricular skills (such as mooting or legal writing) and general legal industry trends.
Duc-Huy "Johnny" Nguyen is the host of the podcast. Johnny grew up as the son of two disabled Vietnamese refugees. Depending on disability pension as the sole of income, Johnny's family was never well off. Johnny was the first in his family to attend university and join the legal profession.
Johnny studied a combined LL.B and BBus&Com at Western Sydney University in Australia. Johnny was
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Ep. 17 | Creating Inclusive Spaces for Indigenous Australians ft. Fallon Wanganeen (ANZ)
In this episode, Johnny talks to Fallon Wanganeen, a proud Narungga man from the Yorke Peninsula and Inclusion Manager at ANZ. The conversation focuses on what we could be doing to make spaces more inclusive for Indigenous Australians.
Episode overview:
- What has Fallon's career journey been like so far? Also includes a discussion about advice for people in regional areas thinking about moving to a metro city and misconceptions about working at a bank
- Organisational efforts to make workplaces and communities more inclusive for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Young people's role in inclusion efforts for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- How to become more culturally competent
- Cultural appreciation vs cultural appropriation
- Indigenous Australia's diversity
Map of Indigenous Australia mentioned in the episode: aiatsis.gov.au/explore/map-indigenous-australia
Fallon's favourite resources:
-ANZ's Indigenous Cultural Awareness Online Learning: indigenousculturalawareness.anz.com
-Reconciliation Australia's Website: reconciliation.org.au
-Pod Squad's recommendations of podcast episodes about Indigenous Australians and related issues: mailchi.mp/2dd445ba0f3f/broadening-the-buds
-Mangaa, a podcast about (learning) the Nharangga language: buzzsprout.com/1651945
-The Tracker (Netflix film): netflix.com/title/60034533?s=i&trkid=13747225
-Sweet Country (Netflix film): netflix.com/title/80216706?s=i&trkid=13747225
-Dark Emu, a non-fiction book arguing against the hunter-gatherer tag that has been used to justify colonisation and dispossession: magabala.com/products/dark-emu
Listen to the podcast on these platforms:
-YouTube: youtube.com/c/thellbpodcast
-Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/49z5Z82EhfmCFTF4BfCYdF
-Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-llb-podcast/id1548554169
Connect with the speakers and podcast on social media:
-Fallon's Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/fallon-wanganeen
-Podcast's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-llb-podcast
-Johnny's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/duc-huy-johnny-nguyen -
Ep. 16 | Law as a Service: Legal innvoation, transformation and project management ft. Peter Dombkins (PwC NewLaw)
In this episode, Johnny talks to Peter Dombkins, a director at PwC NewLaw, about concepts related to Law as a Service. Beyond the technical side of the practice of law, Peter explains the entire suite of services that go into providing a smooth client experience. In particular, legal innovation is discussed at lengths because it is difficult to achieve in practice. Peter shares tips on how to build trust and psychological safety, two things he believes are the bedrock of any team that hopes to innovate.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
- The Legal Forecast: thelegalforecast.com
- Corporate Legal Operations Consortium: cloc.org
- ALTA: alta.law
- UNSW PLT: law.unsw.edu.au/study/unsw-practical-legal-training
- Amy Edmonson TED Talk: youtu.be/LhoLuui9gX8
- TED talk on divorce and nuclear war: ted.com/talks/hannah_fry_the_mathematics_of_love#t-1003275
Listen to the podcast on these platforms:
YouTube: youtube.com/c/thellbpodcast
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/49z5Z82EhfmCFTF4BfCYdF
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-llb-podcast/id1548554169
Connect with the speakers and podcast on social media:
Podcast's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-llb-podcast/
Johnny's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/duc-huy-johnny-nguyen
Peter's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/peterdombkins
Peter's Twitter: twitter.com/projectpete4 -
Ep. 15 | How reverse mentoring can supercharge your career ft. Meyling Ly Ortiz (Toyota)
In this episode, Johnny talks to Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz, the Managing Counsel for Toyota Motor North America. The focus of the discussion revolves around the concept of reverse mentoring - what is it, how does it help companies and individuals, and how can junior employees make the most out of such opportunities.
Before diving into the topic, Mey also takes us through her career journey. We hear about her struggles in 1L, the difficulties she had finding a job out of university and the transitions she's made across organisations, practice areas and hometowns.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Mentor in Law: mentorinlaw.org | linkedin.com/company/mentorinlaw | linkedin.com/in/nyssapchopra
Leg Up Legal: leguplegal.com | linkedin.com/company/LegUpLegal | linkedin.com/in/AnjieVichayanonda | youtube.com/channel/UCeYzl6LM2p9gc71mSLLsEZA
Richard Amador's Blog: ColorofLaw.us
CONNECT WITH MEY:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/meybe
Blog: themeybe.com
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCVRZnv9BKbC-hz5QlhyAIqg
Connect with Johnny on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/duc-huy-johnny-nguyen
Follow the podcast on YouTube: youtube.com/c/thellbpodcast
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Ep. 14 | Regulatory impact analysis in policy-making ft. Jason Lange (Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet)
In this episode, Johnny talks to Jason Lange, the Executive Director of the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR), Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Australia).
Johnny and Jason discuss:
- Jason's career journey
- Differences between working in state and Commonwealth governments
- The role of the OBPR and how it can help young policy officers
- The value the OBPR can add despite not being a specialist agency
- A practical example demonstrating the OBPR's work
- Careers advice for getting a job in Government
- Thinking about policy critically as a young policy officer
For more information about the OBPR, please visit pmc.gov.au/regulation
Connect with Johnny on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/duc-huy-johnny-nguyen
Follow the podcast on YouTube: youtube.com/c/thellbpodcast
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Ep. 13 | Policy careers in the Australian Government ft. Bethany Rowlands (Attorney General's Department)
In this episode, Johnny talks to Bethany Rowlands, a policy officer currently at the Attorney General's Department in the Australian Government.
Some of the key concepts they discussed in the first half of the episode include:
- The policy development cycle: how is policy developed?
- Policy tools: what mechanisms can be used to implement policy?
- Policy trends: what are the major trends in policy work currently?
In the second half of the episode, the focus turns to how aspiring public servants can build the skills and knowledge required to land jobs in the public service.
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Ep. 12 | Understanding the Australian Public Service
In this episode, Johnny reflects on the lessons he has learnt over the summer interning at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in the Australian Government.
Some key things to understand if you are interested in a career in the Australian Government (but do not have experience) that I talk about in the video:
(a) Central agencies and specialist agencies serve different roles in Government work;
(b) Policy work does not have any real limiting scope;
(c) The analysis underpinning major Government policies is published in the form of Regulation Impact Statements (RISs).
You can find all RISs here: ris.pmc.gov.au/
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