“Law school was a great many things for me — but initially, it was an opportunity to understand how the world practically worked. The classes and content were innately interesting, but in my time there, I experienced far beyond just the classroom. I had the opportunity to volunteer at Redfern Legal Centre, compete in moots and negotiations, judge competitions, and appear on a podcast! But meeting folks from all walks of life that were passionate about access to justice, the resolution of disputes in a just and fair manner, and the philosophical questions of law more broadly, was the highlight — with these friendships lasting well beyond law school. I still keep in touch with a bunch of them!"

SEALS was a convening ground for anyone from the law school with any affiliation to Southeast Asia. We welcomed all — from the international students looking to form friendships in a foreign land, to local students looking to get in touch with their cultures. We even welcomed anyone who simply might be curious about the region! Ultimately, it was a community for all, that assisted and journeyed with each other through law school — be it through simple things like sharing notes, or larger endeavours like organising career events or fun excursions around Sydney. I still look back fondly on memories of my time at SEALS today.”