"The justice system is very different": How this Filipino lawyer navigates a legal career in Australia

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Atty. Michelle Martinez, a former Philippine lawyer, now serves as a community lawyer in North Whittlesea, offering free legal services akin to the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) in the Philippines. Credit: Filipino Australian Lawyers Association

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In this episode of Trabaho, Visa, atbp., we feature a career in the legal profession in Australia through the story of community lawyer Michelle Martinez. Discover the differences between studying law and becoming a lawyer in the Philippines and Australia.

Key Points
  • Atty. Michelle Martinez, a former Philippine lawyer, now serves as a community lawyer in North Whittlesea, offering free legal services akin to the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) in the Philippines.
  • She highlights the differences in legal systems between the Philippines and Australia, with Australia's focus on mediation and rapid case resolution.
  • Michelle provides essential legal support to Filipino migrants, particularly in family law and family violence cases, while advocating for awareness of legal rights and access to justice.
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