Honor Society® member
Simon Parmeter
- University of Wisconsin - Madison
- Juris Doctor
- Class of 2014
- Strathfield, New South Wales, Australia
Member since December 2014
About
Currently undertaking a Juris Doctor at the University of Sydney (ranked the 13th best law school in the world by QS World University, 2014). Will conclude this degree in November, 2017.
Interested in working in private legal practice, leading up to politics. Extremely interested in working in the United States.
Education
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University of Sydney
American Studies
2012 – 2014
Honors and awards
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Study Abroad Placement, 2014: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Competitive study abroad program which students have the opportunity to add an international element to their education.
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International Exchange Scholarship, 2014.
Financial scholarship achieved by outgoing exchange students with strong records of academic achievement.
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Academic Merit Prize, 2013.
Award achieved by students of the University of Sydney who have achieved outstanding academic marks.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
During my time at law school I intend to earn the opportunity to participate in many internships and other activities through which valuable experience can be gained.
I would like to specialise in Intellectual Property or Criminal Defence law and utilise these skills in private legal practice, ideally working for a large firm with international possibilities.
Having gained experience in the private sector I dream of working, in some capacity, as a political consultant.- Graduate school interests
Presently undertaking a Juris Doctor at the University of Sydney (will graduate in November, 2017).
- Outside the classroom
Current Affairs; Politics; Sports.
Volunteering
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Campaign Volunteer
Mary Burke's Wisconsin Gubernatorial Campaign
Sep 2014 – Nov 2014
Languages
- English (UK) Advanced
