Legal career now in arm’s reach for Ainsley

Published:20 May 2020

Ainsley Frost from Gladstone is just one subject away from finishing her CQUniversity Bachelor of Laws degree and she is excited about starting her career.

It may not have been all smooth sailing, but the journey to becoming a law professional is now in sight for Gladstone’s Ainsley Frost.

Ainsley began her CQUniversity journey as a VETiS (VET in Schools) student studying Certificate I and II in Business Administration which she progressed into a Certificate III after finishing high school, before enrolling in the Bachelor of Laws course.

Ainsley said she really enjoyed doing the certificate courses at school and she when was offered the chance to continue her studies at TAFE after school she jumped at the opportunity.

However, it wasn’t long before Ainsley was drawn to the law and enrolled in CQUniversity’s online law course.

This week from 18 – 24 May is Law Week, an annual, national event which aims to foster a better understanding of the roles law and justice play in our society.

“I later chose law as a profession to help those in need of legal services and to advocate for justice, no matter what a person’s socioeconomic background may be,” she said.

Ainsley has a keen interest in criminal law and would also like to work in probate once she has gained experience in the legal industry.

“I’m hoping to gain a position with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service to assist with criminal matters,” she explained.

“This would be my dream job, but I’d take any position I could to get my foot in the door of the legal industry.”

Ainsley explained that the passing of her father was the pivotal moment in her life which led her to consider the law as a possible career.

“When my father passed away, I was introduced to the world of probate law. This is where my interest in probate comes from.

“There’s just something so fulfilling to me about helping a person plan the last part of their life.”

Ainsley is the recipient of the Arrow Energy Go Further Indigenous Scholarship, which is a one-year, $10,000 merit-based scholarship to assist and support Indigenous students in their education objectives.

She has also had overwhelming support from her family during her study journey.

“I’m sure they’re excited for my graduation after dealing with all my near-meltdowns during exams!”

Ainsley has just one subject to complete in Term 2 before graduating in December.

“I have enjoyed studying the Bachelor of Laws. I struggled with the course work in my first year, however I have always received help from my lecturers. 

“Approaching graduation, I believe my degree has given me the tools to strive as an individual and a professional.”

CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Laws is a three-year, full-time or four-year part-time online course designed for students wanting to work in a range of law fields.

Student learn all the areas of law required to satisfy professional accreditation through the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board.

The course enables graduates to proceed to practice as a legal practitioner after completing the required professional training.

Find out more via www.cqu.edu.au.