It’s back for another season! Better Call Sarah, a free event for Queensland Law Society student members, is ready to offer advice again in 2025.
The two-hour ‘show’ is designed by QLS to help aspiring lawyers explore career options and get advice from dependable lawyers – not the “Saul Goodmans” – about pathways in the profession.
Former QLS Future Leaders Committee President Sarah Plasto answered the ‘calls’ in 2024 and hosted two successful panels last year at Law Society House in Brisbane.
Now Director of Housing and Homelessness Programs and Services at Housing and Public Works, she is back for next month’s event.
“I am thrilled to be back for another ‘season’ of Better Call Sarah,” Sarah said.
“It has been so inspiring to see law students connecting with the stories of our incredible guests last season and taking the opportunity to really immerse themselves in understanding all the different pathways both into law, and the opportunities to pivot once you are a lawyer.
“I think Better Call Sarah offers a unique opportunity for law students to really break down different aspects of the profession and understand whether it aligns with their vision of what their law career will look like.
“The format allows law students and young lawyers to really take control of the evening, with their questions really driving the discussions and stories.”
The next Better Call Sarah event will be held on Wednesday, 9 April, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm – the first for 2025.
This event’s speakers are Beau Foley – Solicitor at Crown Law and former President Queensland Young Lawyers, Genevieve Yates – Barrister, North Quarter Lane Chambers, formerly a Senior Legal Officer, Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney- General, and Lucas Davey – Principal Lawyer, Legal Services, Queensland Building and Construction Commission.
Sarah is keen to share her government experience and excited about the line-up.
“We have government lawyers first up, which is very close to my heart as a government lawyer myself. Like most aspects of my career, I fell into government law almost by accident, applying for a job with the Department of Justice through COVID,” she said.
“This exposed me to administrative law and QCAT and I have been fortunate enough to keep following opportunities ever since. I love the variety of my days and the variety of my work.
“I have been fortunate enough to secure secondments into leadership roles in both legal and non-legal roles, all while maintaining my substantive role. The ability to try different things via secondment has always been appealing. I have also been fortunate enough to have amazing government lawyer mentors who have been so impressive across so many areas.
“We have brought three amazing speakers together, who have each had a unique journey into government and through government. Beau and Gen both made the jump from private practice, and Gen then went to the private bar and Lucas can talk about his journey going from university directly into government law.
“I think the speakers can all offer incredible advice about their journeys and pathways, and they are all such fun people to spend an hour with – I am really hoping law students and young lawyers can connect with them on a personal level as well.”
Student members can register now before registrations close on 4 April.
Last year’s pizzas have been replaced with complimentary Guzman y Gomez burritos and there will be refreshments again.
Not a student member? QLS Student membership is only $10 per year and available to those studying law in Queensland. Become a student member via our website here or contact the Membership team at student@qls.com.au to confirm your eligibility and find out more.
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