For Adam Hamilton (LLB/LP(Hons), BBus(Entrep), BLitt(Chinese) ’20), choosing Flinders University was all about flexibility. It was the only university that allowed him to design a tailored degree in Law, Business Entrepreneurship and Chinese, a combination that reflected Adam’s wide-ranging interests and global ambitions.
After completing his studies, Adam began his legal career as a litigation solicitor in Adelaide before undertaking a 12-month associateship at the Supreme Court of South Australia. That experience sparked a strong interest in criminal law and advocacy, leading to a role as a prosecutor with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, where he gained hands-on courtroom experience and a deeper understanding of the justice system.
After many years of full-time study and work, Adam took a two-year career break.
“I needed to reset and explore life beyond the legal world,” he says.
Travelling through North, Central and South America and Europe, Adam immersed himself in new cultures, met people from all walks of life and embraced himself in the unpredictability that comes with life on the road.
“It was one of the best decisions I’ve made,” he reflects. “That time away gave me perspective, resilience and a renewed sense of purpose. Stepping away helped me re-evaluate what I wanted, not just in my career, but in the kind of impact I hope to make.”
When the chance to take on a DFAT-funded role in the Solomon Islands came up, Adam jumped at it.
“Working internationally had always been a goal of mine,” he says. Now, working as a Prosecution Mentor, Adam’s role is to support local prosecutors and help build a more effective and sustainable justice system, particularly in remote and underserved regions where the legal infrastructure is often limited.
“My hope is to make a meaningful and lasting impact,” Adam says. “It’s about building relationships, passing on skills, and leaving something behind that continues to benefit the system after I go,” says Adam.
Adam began university without an established network, a challenge that shaped the way he approached his studies and early career planning. His advice to students forging their own paths is simple: be proactive in networking and seek out practical experience early.
Now eight weeks into his role in the Solomon Islands, Adam is combining his legal expertise with a strong sense of service, living proof that a career in law can be both dynamic and deeply meaningful.
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