This year marks 11 years for the Duffy & Simon VCE Law Awards which aims to recognise the outstanding achievements of students excelling in VCE Legal Studies. This prestigious event highlights young minds who have demonstrated exceptional understanding and passion for the field of law, setting a benchmark for academic excellence and commitment.
The awards not only acknowledges academic success but also inspire students who are considering a future in law, motivating the next generation of legal professionals. The recipients were presented with a certificate and a $200 voucher, along with an invitation to a celebratory morning tea. This event provided an excellent opportunity for students to meet and engage with the Partners and Lawyers of the firm, fostering meaningful interactions and potential mentorships.
This year’s recipients of the Duffy & Simon VCE Law Awards are:
- Evie Taylor (Berwick Secondary College)
- Sankeerat Kaur (St Margarets)
- Will Emmins (Berwick Grammar)
- Shanmathy Jayakumar (Nossal High School)
- Abigail Ognibene (Beaconhills)
- Emily Podger (Lakeside College)
- Maddison Clayton (Pakenham Secondary School)
- Darcy Freeman (Koo Wee Rup Secondary College)
- Tara Forster (Casey Grammar)
- Sohum Rama (Hillcrest Christian College)
- Aarish Arora (St Francis Xavier)
- Om Joshi (Haileybury)
Principal Lawyer, Matthew Abraham spoke about how this award lays foundations for lifelong networks and opportunities. He expressed, “It’s fantastic for us to be able to give back to schools in the area. It’s an opportunity for us to recognise the students and connect with those students as they move through high school to university.”
He further elaborated on the pathways available for award winners, noting that many students pursue a law degree at university and some have even joined the firm through the clerkship program. This program allows students to experience the legal profession firsthand, working inside the firm and gaining practical experience. Some award winners have gone on to become lawyers at Duffy & Simon, showcasing the value and impact of these awards.
We congratulate all the recipients of this award and wish them the best in their future studies and careers. For more information on our Law Awards, Clerkships, or any other program that we run, please email us at info@duffysimon.com.au.