Turn and face the strange
August 1, 2018 marked my first day on secondment from Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) to the Australian Pro Bono Centre (Centre). Prior to my interview with John Corker and Gabriela Christian-Hare, I did my due diligence on the staff of the Centre. What was I, the Aboriginal misfit junior lawyer from the Central Coast, going to bring to the Centre? My authentic self. I wasn’t going to put on a façade that they would easily see through. I didn’t even wear a suit to my interview!
Trent is an Aboriginal (Wongaibon and Palawa) Lawyer who grew up on Darkinjung country (Central Coast). During his studies, Trent was a volunteer at the Central Coast Community Legal Centre, tackling a diverse range of issues from traffic matters to domestic violence. Working with some of the most vulnerable members of society, Trent developed many skills both personally and professionally. He carries client’s stories with him in his pursuit of justice for the marginalised.
Further reading
Pro bono and ESG: what role do pro bono legal services have – or should have – in the S of ESG?
