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What were the main 'career decision' milestones in your life so far?
My career guidance counsellor and parents guided me to where my strength lay and that enabled me to identify at the CAO form stage what might interest me the most in third level. I studied law in third level and that confirmed that it was a profession that may interest me. Another key milestone was my traineeship as academic study is very different to work in the real world. Once I could see what it was like to practice law in the real world I knew for sure that this was a career that would be challenging and interesting for me.
Who are the people who most influenced your career direction?
How did you go about getting your current job?
Describe a typical day?
What are the main tasks and responsibilities?
What are the main challenges?
What do you like most?
Is there anything that isn't great?
What particular skills do you bring to your workplace?
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
What is your education to date?
What aspects of your education have proven most important for your job?
My third level education was most focussed on law but you do not need a law degree to make a successful career in law. Many people come from different backgrounds and I think critical thinking and good listening skills are perhaps the most important parts of your education that you should seek to develop.
What have been the most rewarding events in your career so far?
What personal qualities do you have that helps you in your career?
What is your dream job?
Does your job allow you to have a lifestyle you are happy with?
What advice would you give to someone considering this job?
Have you undertaken, or do you plan to undertake any further training as part of your job?
I am always learning. Like most other professions (eg medicine), the law does not stand still and it must react to changes in society and seek to place human rights at the core of its work. We must do 23 hours continuous professional training every year and I will always try and focus on human rights law and child law.
What kinds of work experience would provide a good background for this position?
- Career Development?
- Current Job?
- Education and Training?
- Personal Qualities?
- Advice for Others?