LAP Showcase 2025 ignites passion and professional skills
The 2025 Law Ambassador Program (LAP) Showcase brought together creativity, ambition, and purpose at Monash University Law Chambers. More importantly, it showcased the entrepreneurial work of Monash Law students throughout the year. Eight teams of Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Juris Doctor students presented projects designed to transform the student experience and strengthen the legal profession.
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LAP 2025 team managers Kamya Malhotra, Verona Wu and Ananya Wickramaratne.
Throughout 2025 these eight teams were supported by team managers Verona Wu, Kamya Malhotra and Ananya Wickramaratne.
“I’ve spent about two-thirds of my degree with LAP, and honestly, it’s been the best part of my uni life. I love seeing such an engaged, diverse group of people come together and smash goals,” said Verona.
Team manager Verona Wu speaking at LAP Showcase.
Supported by industry mentors and faculty, the teams’ initiatives tackled challenges from mental health and diversity to global mobility and artificial intelligence. Each team had five minutes to pitch their achievements and future plans to judges, mentors, and peers.
The pitches were judged by Law Dean, Professor Steven Vaughan and Natalie Mascarenhas, Monash Law alum and Manager, Early Careers and Resourcing at Baker McKenzie.
LAP Showcase judges Law Dean, Professor Steven Vaughan and Natalie Mascarenhas, Monash Law alum and Manager, Early Careers and Resourcing at Baker McKenzie.
Joint first place was awarded to BridgeLaw and A Reasonable Standard. Bridgelaw’s mission is to ensure that every high school student has the resources, information, and confidence to see law as a real and achievable option. A Reasonable Standard is a publication created to provide Monash Law students with accessible, meaningful, and practical insights into the study and practice of law.
Equal first place winners A Reasonable Standard with mentor Cherie Fung from Lander & Rogers.
Equal first place winners Bridgelaw with mentor Chami Rupasinghe, founder of Lejacie.
Third place went to Legal ID who envision a legal community where diversity is not just acknowledged but celebrated.
Third place winner Legal ID with team mentor His Honour Judge Douglas Trapnell.
All three teams were awarded funding for use by the next group of students to take up the LAP challenge in 2026, which emphasises the benevolent nature of this program.
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Read on for a summary of each of the team pitches as well as the opportunity to watch a video of their presentations.
Yianni presents the pitch for A Reasonable Standard. Watch the full pitch on YouTube.
A Reasonable Standard
" When I first joined a reasonable standard, I realised it wasn't just a publication. It was a mirror, reflecting everything law students feel but rarely say out loud - the exhaustion, the ambition, self-doubt, and hope," revealed Yianni.
A Reasonable Standard published eight articles on wellbeing, continued its podcast featuring Matt Finnis, and hosted its flagship Wellbeing in Law Networking Night with record-breaking attendance.
"Our flagship wellbeing in law and networking night brought together students, alumni, and eight industry experts."
Their social media rebrand doubled followers, amplifying their message:
"Wellbeing is just as essential as success."
Aarushi presents the pitch for Bridge Law. Watch the full pitch on YouTube.
BridgeLaw
"I am not smart enough to do law. Law isn't for someone like me. We hear this all the time when we visit schools," said Aarushi as she opened the pitch for Bridge Law.
BridgeLaw dismantles this myth by meeting students where they are, using storytelling and mentorship.
"Our solution is simple but powerful. We go where the students are."
In 2025, BridgeLaw delivered seven workshops across Melbourne, reaching more than 230 students, piloted an online mentoring program, and launched TikTok and LinkedIn to expand its reach.
"When even one student who once thought, ‘I'm not smart enough to do law’ says, ‘Hey, I think law might be for me,’ it's one more step towards building a legal profession that is more representative."
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Eshi presents the pitch for EncycLAWpedia. Watch the full pitch on YouTube.
EncycLAWpedia
"Picture a lawyer, what does a successful lawyer look like to you? Is it someone in the judge's robe or a barrister who wins every case? We’re challenging these images. We bridge the gap between law students and legal professionals through bite-sized storytelling, videos, interviews, and writeups, which shows that success doesn't follow just one script," explained Eshi.
Rebranded as the ‘Living Library of the Law,’ EcycLAWpedia published 16 lawyer features and 30+ articles, revived podcasts, and launched TikTok reels, with one reaching 3.1 million views.
" In 2026, for the first time, we plan to host an interactive storytelling night with funding where the lawyers we've interviewed share their journeys in the casual show and tell format. Because we've learned that the most practical insights come from real conversations, but these can often get lost in the words of a page or a formal panel."
Raghav presents the pitch for LawCate. Watch the full pitch on YouTube.
LawCate
"The aim of Lawcate is to explain to students how to upskill themselves and prepare themselves for a career in law. The objective is to make legal resources more accessible and diversify the range of opportunities that are present," said Raghav.
LawCate produced weekly blogs, hosted panels, and published a comprehensive guide to help students upskill.
"We believe that it is really important to make sure that everybody gets equal opportunity to information."
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Virginia presents the pitch for Lawtitude. Watch the full pitch on YouTube.
Lawtitude
" This year we've had a number of conversations with academics, practitioners and AI software providers, and from these conversations what we've gleaned is that AI feels expansive, it feels unreliable, and at times it doesn't quite feel fit for purpose in legal practice," said Lawtitude pitcher Virginia.
Lawtitude launched a 33-page AI guide and built a trusted platform for practical insights.
"Lawtitude provides digestible and commercial insights to the legal profession. We believe that this is going to become increasingly important and is a very special initiative that Monash should invest in."
Ming and Luigi present the pitch for Legal ID. Watch the full pitch on YouTube.
Legal ID
"Diversity is the badge of freedom. This is a quote from the Honourable Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG, Australia's first openly gay High Court judge. This quote perfectly encapsulates the purpose of our team Legal ID,” declared Ming.
Through its publication Footnotes and podcast Voices on Balance, Legal ID spotlighted underrepresented voices and hosted its first physical event, Legal Kaleidoscope.
"We envision a legal community where diversity is not just acknowledged, but celebrated. Our initiative strives to break down barriers, promote inclusivity, and empower individuals from all backgrounds to strive in the law," explained co-pitcher Luigi.
"Together we can turn this vision into reality."
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Gabriella and Fatemah present the pitch for NetworkedIn. Watch the full pitch on YouTube.
NetworkedIn
"When our team came together in May, we reflected upon a common experience. Why does networking, a concept intended to feel like it opens doors and advances opportunity so often feel out of reach? We observed that exclusionary barriers impede upon connection and make networking feel impersonal and transactional," shared NetworkedIn pitcher Gabriella.
NetworkedIn’s flagship event drew 156 registrations, which was a 123% increase on previous events, and featured diverse panelists and an opportunity for LinkedIn headshots.
" Our ambitions aspire to more than networking alone, championing a legal culture where inclusion underpins meaningful professional growth. With your support, we can empower the next generation of Monash lawyers to enter the profession with confidence because the law thrives not only when those who uphold it are equipped with knowledge, but also driven by purpose."
Georgia and Rumaysa present the pitch for The Global Lawyer. Watch the full pitch on YouTube.
The Global Lawyer
"Please raise your hand if you've ever dreamed of studying or working in law worldwide but have been too scared of the cost, time commitment, or just don't know how to start. The global lawyers have one mission to make global law accessible for students and the public by removing barriers to information," said Georgia.
The Global Lawyer published 50+ infographics, launched a podcast series, and hosted the Law Without Borders Careers Fair with 100+ attendees.
" We are so proud of the success of the global lawyers achievements and dedication, and we are equally as optimistic for our future. We hope that with funding, we can host another careers fair with further partnerships with firms, and accommodate the rising ticket demand by renting a larger event space,” concluded co-pitcher Rumaysa.
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This flagship initiative offers students the chance to develop practical leadership skills that strengthen confidence, professionalism, and employability. Through hands-on experience, Ambassadors learn to lead projects, collaborate with peers, and engage with industry experts. These are skills that set them apart in a competitive legal landscape.
Ambassadors proudly represent Monash Law at student, alumni, and industry events, acting as advocates for the faculty and its values. By building networks and showcasing their capabilities, participants gain insights and opportunities that prepare them to thrive in diverse legal careers. The program is more than an extracurricular. It’s a launchpad for future leaders.