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| | Helping hand with law | Cairns Post,
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by Andrew McKenna
| 30 Jun 2023 | | General News - Page 13 - 389 words - ID 1881150088 - Photo: Yes - Type: News Item - Size: 265.00cm2 | |
Student Dionne wins new Indigenous Law Scholarship
A Cairns Indigenous law student has just had her study costs load made a little lighter after being awarded a new Indigenous Law Scholarship.
Dionne Singleton, a Kalkadoon and Jirrabal woman, has worked in the legal industry for 15 years and hopes to use her law studies to give back to the community.
The CQUniCares Indigenous Law Scholarship is sponsored by national law firm Holding Redlich.
"I was so excited to be chosen," Dionne said. "I know that there are many worthy recipients and I am very appreciative to be selected.
"Now I can buy my textbooks, and will also have the funds to purchase a laptop.
"I have always prioritised my children's education, so now I can look forward to doing something for myself." Dionne is studying a Bachelor of Laws, and has strong connections to the Yirrganydji people of Cairns through marriage.
The scholarship provides recognition and financial support to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student studying a laws-related undergraduate course in North Queensland.
It provides the recipient with a $5000 contribution to support the completion of their degree.
Holding Redlich National Managing Partner, Ian Robertson AO, congratulated Ms Singleton.
"Holding Redlich is committed to investing in clearer pathways for First Nations law students," he said.
"Partnering with Central Queensland University to offer this scholarship is just one step we are taking to support and work alongside First Nations law students." CQUniversity Head of Course for Law, Dr Lance Rundle, thanked Holding Redlich.
"CQUniversity and The School of Business and Law are very proud to work in conjunction with Holding Redlich to launch this scholarship," he said. "This scholarship will greatly assist First Nations law students to have a more equitable pathway into the legal profession.
"I would like to thank Holding Redlich for their support with this and other professional initiatives the firm has undertaken." Holding Redlich Pro Bono Lawyer and First Nations Adviser, Nareeta Davis, said the scholarship would help First Nations students enter the legal profession.
"In the years to come, it's vital that universities, government and law firms invest in a clearer and well-supported pathway for First Nations law students," she said.
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Holding Redlich Cairns partner Vanessa Maruna, Dionne Singleton and Holding Redlich pro bono lawyer and First Nations advisor Nareeta Davis. Picture: Supplied
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