That passion for social justice and her volunteering spirit has won the ECU law student the Magistrate’s Society of WA’s Geoff Ajduk Memorial Prize.
It is awarded annually to a law student committed to social justice and community service.
“As a child in New Delhi I was exposed to many Third World country problems such as over-population, poor health and lack of financial stability,” she said.
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As part of her studies at ECU, Anu completed a unit in community legal practice at the Joondalup campus-based Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre, meeting with the centre’s clients and working with legal staff providing advice.
“Since studying at ECU I have been grateful for the many opportunities to give back through their focus on community involvement and make a difference in the lives of the disadvantaged,” she said.
“I am also a weekly volunteer at the Mental Health Law Centre.”
Law and Justice School head Anne Wallace said Anu’s commitment to contributing to her community made her a deserving winner of the award.
“ECU law students have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience working with practising lawyers in a variety of ways,” Professor Wallace said.