Dream job closer with hard work

A DEAKIN University law student is one of three in Australia to receive a rare mentor partnership with an Order of Australia recipient along with a $40,000 scholarship to pursue his studies.

Jordan Eitler, pictured, a third-year Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws student at Geelong’s Waterfront Campus, was presented the Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarship by the GovernorGeneral Peter Cosgrove.

Mr Eitler, who moved from Wodonga to study at Deakin, said he chose to study law because he wanted to make a difference.

“My interests in law revolve around personal injury claims and the satisfaction gained from helping a client through a very difficult time,” he said. “Law is also the type of field where no day is the same.”

The scholarship, which was presented at a black-tie ceremony in Brisbane, provides Mr Eitler with financial assistance for tuition fees, study resources and living expenses.

“To achieve something like this is amazing. It has put me in a fantastic position to reach my goals and shows that hard work and dedication does eventually pay off,” Mr Eitler said.

“It means I can remain focused on my study and ensures I have a fabulous network of people around me who believe I can make a difference. It is very humbling.”

In coming years, Mr Eitler plans to undertake an honours degree in law and continue expanding his practical skills.

“If anything, I now want to work even harder to take every opportunity that’s available to me. I’m more focused than ever to accomplish my goals,” he said.