Testimonials

Guest Speaker Testimonials
Program Leader Testimonials
Student Testimonials
Organisation Testimonials

Guest Speaker Testimonials

“To see…future lawyers concerned about law and justice and leadership is an assurance that the future of the rule of law in this country is in good hands. I congratulate the Law Students’ Society and the UTS Faculty of Law on their initiative in creating this program.”
Sir Gerard Brennan, AC, KBE (speaking at the Program Launch, 17 March 2011)

Program Leader Testimonials

“The UTS Brennan Justice and Leadership Program puts in place the steps through which law students can become the well-rounded, responsible and knowledgeable legal professionals that our society requires and demands.”
Jerome Doraisamy (Co-Director of the Program, 2011)
 

Student Testimonials

"Thank you … for giving me this opportunity to share my time and energy to serve the community and gain invaluable experience and training in the process."
Miguel Cruz (Juris Doctor)

"I'd like to take this opportunity to say how much I am enjoying being involved in the program. It really does give so much meaning to my studies which I was feeling a little bit lost in!"
Elizabeth Seymour-Jones (Juris Doctor)

“Through this program, I have developed a much broader appreciation for justice in general. My views on the legal system have been shaped by my experience with the Brennan Program and I believe I’ll be a better and more rounded lawyer because of this.”
Michael Shaw-Taylor (Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws)

“The Brennan program was a constant reminder throughout the year that the study of law is about much more than learning about rules and regulations. That those things are directed at the ultimate aim of achieving a just and equitable society… I think the program has instilled in me a real sense of responsibility as a lawyer: a sense that a legal education is a privilege that brings with it an obligation to use those skills to make some contribution to the community. Without that, law just becomes a way to make money".
Nicholas Briggs (Juris Doctor Graduate)

Organisation Testimonials:

The Sudanese Australian Integrated Learning Program (SAIL), at which students teach English to refugees each week

"At SAIL, we rely on the time and energy of our volunteers. The contribution of students from the Brennan Program really helps us achieve our goal of providing free English support & community services to the Sudanese refugee community in Sydney."

Sophie Ross
Overseeing Coordinator (Sydney), Sudanese Australian Integrated Learning (SAIL) Program

Anti Slavery Australia (ASA), a UTS research centre where Brennan Program members assist in the work of raising awareness about exploitation in society through human trafficking.

“Students from the Brennan Program contribute a diverse range of skills to Anti-Slavery Australia and greatly assist us in our mission of working to eradicate trafficking and slavery in Australia.”

Associate Professor Jennifer Burn
Director, Anti-Slavery Australia, UTS Faculty of Law