BA/LLB (UNSW)
Luca Sawyer
Paralegal
Expertise
Luca Sawyer is a Paralegal at TJC. After completing the Diploma of Humanities Pathway Program in 2018, she began studying an undergraduate degree of Arts/Law at UNSW, with a major in creative writing and a minor in Indigenous Studies. Luca has interests in criminal law, human rights, and justice, specifically focusing on First Nation Peoples.
Experience
Luca was a Winter School supervisor with Nura Gili (UNSW) in 2018/2019, encouraging young Blak youth to become the best version of themselves. In 2021-2022, she interned at ESCAPE magazine (Newscorp) with Careertrackers. Luca also has legal/admin experience from her time as a junior clerk at Martin Place Chambers under the brilliant Michele Kearns and has also worked as a cadet at the Office of the Children’s Guardian, where she was particularly proud of the policy her and her team wrote on Cultural Safety.
Photo by Stephen Wilson Barker
Recent Projects
· 2023, Deadly Tradie Lady course at Taree TAFE – making bee boxes, paintings, and other projects for community.
Awards
· Murrang Wuwang Award (Taree High School) 2017
· Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award(UNSW ADA) 2022
· Terri Janke and Company Award (UNSW, Sponsored by TJC) 2023
· Finalist, Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship (Facon Magazine) 2024
Community
Luca is a proud Wiradjuri woman that grew up on Biripi Country. On her days off she can be found at the beach, reading romance/fantasy novels, or with her family (especially her three cheeky little siblings). Luca regularly volunteers with organisations such as AIME, Sea the Weed project, and Human Kind.
