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Kiseki Fujisawa

Molendinar,Australia

Summary

Juris Doctor candidate with practical legal experience across community-based legal organisations, public policy, and private legal practice in Australia and Asia. Proven skills in legal research, client-focused analysis, and producing high-quality written work under supervision. Currently undertaking a legal internship at the Youth Advocacy Centre (Brisbane), conducting in-depth legal research to support advocacy for young people in the justice system. Recently selected as the sole JD student representative by JD Program Convenor to attend Griffith University’s 50th Anniversary Leadership Breakfast with the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education), in recognition of outstanding contribution and professional potential. Actively seeking a graduate position to build on strong research foundations and contribute meaningfully to legal practice in Queensland.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Intern

Youth Advocacy Centre (YAC)
Brisbane
05.2025 - Current
  • Gained practical experience in youth justice law, supporting legal advocacy for young people under 18 involved in the criminal justice system.
  • Conducted targeted legal research and drafted court submissions under a lawyer's supervision, contributing to preparing legal documents for court proceedings.

Intern

Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA)
QLD
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Reviewed policy documents, discussion papers, and international affairs publications to support the Institute's research and advocacy efforts.
  • Authored a detailed article summarising key insights from a workshop on international affairs, featuring expert commentary and analysis, for publication on the AIIA platform.

Law Clerk

Harding Legal
Gold Coast
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Conducted detailed legal research and drafted comprehensive responses to complex client inquiries, successfully creating a guideline for the Online Services Registration process for foreign investors by the Foreign Investment Review Board.

Law Clerk

One Asia Lawyers
, Singapore
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Gained valuable legal practice experience in a multicultural environment, deepening understanding of international legal practices and client communication.
  • Conducted in-depth legal research on Australian visa inquiries, analyzing immigration laws and regulations to provide accurate and practical advice to clients regarding visa options and compliance requirements.
  • Assisted in creating professional representations, including slide decks, transcripts, and references with footnotes, to support lectures, workshops, and legal training sessions, ensuring clarity and accuracy in delivering complex legal information.

Law Clerk

One Asia Lawyers
, Japan
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Assisted in preparing thorough legal analyses and responses to client inquiries, effectively addressing a broad range of legal matters.
  • Provided essential support to attorneys by managing case documentation, drafting legal materials, and coordinating administrative tasks, enhancing the efficiency of the legal team.

Education

Juris Doctor - JD with a major in Canadian Law

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
02.2026

Bachelor of Laws - Japanese Law

Doshisha University
Kyoto, Japan
03-2023

Skills

  • Native-level Japanese (spoken and written)
  • Australian Law
  • Canadian Law
  • Japanese Law
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Drafting
  • Legal Analysis Across Multiple Jurisdictions

Accomplishments

Selected JD program representative, Griffith University 50th anniversary breakfast with deputy vice chancellor (education) (2025)

  • Selected by the Juris Doctor Program convenor to attend a leadership breakfast with the deputy vice chancellor (education) in recognition of outstanding contribution, academic engagement, and professional potential

Certification

Teaching License (High school: Social Studies), Doshisha University

Timeline

Legal Intern

Youth Advocacy Centre (YAC)
05.2025 - Current

Intern

Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA)
02.2025 - 06.2025

Law Clerk

Harding Legal
10.2023 - 11.2023

Law Clerk

One Asia Lawyers
08.2022 - 09.2022

Law Clerk

One Asia Lawyers
02.2022 - 04.2022

Juris Doctor - JD with a major in Canadian Law

Griffith University

Bachelor of Laws - Japanese Law

Doshisha University

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