Charissa Liew completed a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Food & Agribusiness) at The University of Sydney and is now an Own Brand Graduate at Coles.
Building a perspective on a given sector or thematic, identifying the most effective way to gain exposure to that idea and being a part of successfully providing that strategy to clients is very rewarding and incredibly interesting.
Not only every day at work is different, but also all the matters I worked on were newsworthy – it is very rewarding to read the Financial Times or watch the news and see that the deal you were involved in is featured in the media.
The opportunity to work closely with senior executives across a broad range of companies is a fantastic opportunity as a junior and a unique element of this job.
I would definitely recommend students have interests and passions outside of their career. The best and most successful lawyers in my opinion are people who are well-rounded, perceptive, interesting and diverse.