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After completing a Bachelor of Science with plans to study medicine, Nicole took a gap year to travel and reflect. It was then that she made a bold pivot to law, despite having no formal background in the field:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u2018I wanted a change, so I finally took a leap of faith and applied to law schools.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AIRetouch_20250712_083844590-1-500x666.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52711 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AIRetouch_20250712_083844590-1-500x666.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AIRetouch_20250712_083844590-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AIRetouch_20250712_083844590-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AIRetouch_20250712_083844590-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AIRetouch_20250712_083844590-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AIRetouch_20250712_083844590-1-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AIRetouch_20250712_083844590-1-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AIRetouch_20250712_083844590-1-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AIRetouch_20250712_083844590-1-1068x1424.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AIRetouch_20250712_083844590-1-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AIRetouch_20250712_083844590-1-315x420.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Nicole has already been making waves. From receiving the\u00a0<strong>Dean\u2019s Prize for Principles of Criminal Law<\/strong>\u00a0to being awarded the <strong>La Trobe Law School\u2019s scholarship for the Duke-Leiden Institute for Global and Transnational Law <\/strong>in the Hague, her postgraduate experience has been rich with opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicole\u2019s passion for criminal law was sparked by a standout lecturer,\u00a0Dr Steven Tudor, whose teaching style and encouragement helped her gain confidence in a new academic field. \u2018My interest in becoming a criminal barrister was ignited because of Steven and his subject,\u2019 Nicole told us. This was further solidified with the <strong>Victorian Bar Shadowing Program<\/strong>, where she observed real criminal trials and developed a deeper understanding of justice in action: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u2018I was able to witness the role of both the prosecutor and defence, providing me with a more nuanced perspective on criminal trials. That practical exposure, combined with intensive coursework, has refined my ambition to practice in criminal law.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the classroom, Nicole is actively involved in the\u00a0<strong>La Trobe Law Students\u2019 Association<\/strong>, serving first as a JD Officer and now as JD Director, where she liaises with the course coordinator and represents her peers. She\u2019s also competed in moot court competitions, sharpening her advocacy and legal reasoning skills. Balancing study with life isn\u2019t always easy, but Nicole says she&#8217;s found a rhythm that works: &#8216;I like having an overview of the week ahead and also an hour-by-hour schedule to ensure I achieve what I want to get done with ample time for social life and rest.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As she looks ahead, Nicole\u2019s goal is clear \u2013 to become a criminal barrister and use her legal training to pursue justice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u2018I remind myself that I am doing this with a purpose. I am intentional with how I approach my studies because I want to be a helpful member of society in pursuing and ensuring justice.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Her advice to anyone considering postgraduate study? \u2018There\u2019s no perfect timing. Rely on your instinct and start when you are ready.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thinking about postgraduate study in law?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re coming from a legal background or not, La Trobe\u2019s Juris Doctor program offers the support, flexibility and inspiration to help you thrive. Start making your impact today and join our JD webinar on Monday 28 July.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/event.on24.com\/wcc\/r\/4972412\/426636370B7E3D992C1FEBC026519C66?partnerref=studcomms\">Register for our Juris Doctor webinar<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If law isn&#8217;t for you, there are plenty of other postgraduate courses available at La Trobe! 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