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25 “Through UNSW’s Pre-Law Program, I was able to be the first of my family to graduate from university. I am proud to be a qualified Aboriginal lawyer.” “Thank you to all of my lecturers who inspired, pushed and supported me to graduate from UNSW Law School. A special thank you to Jeni Engel and Dominic Fitzsimmons who believed in me before I learned to truly believe in myself. May UNSW Law continue to build the next generation of incredible Indigenous Law graduates.” “I am currently a solicitor at the Kingsford Legal Centre and part-time PhD UNSW Law Candidate. Completing a Master of Laws at UNSW gave me the confidence, skills and support needed to forge a multidimensional career that allows me to both practise and teach law – a combination I aspired to since commencing my law journey.” “I want to thank my parents and grandparents for always being my inspiration and proud Aboriginal people. They gave me the strength, support and love to complete my Law degree.” Jarrod Ralley BCCJ LLB (2016) Arakwal of Bundjalung Corey Smith BA LLB (2016) Ngemba Marijke Bassani LLM (2017) Lama Lama, Binthi-warra and Buulguun-warra Lucinda Stewart BA LLB (2017) Wadi Wadi woman of the Yuin Nation