DOXA Tom Yuncken Memorial Cadetship
Tom Yuncken sadly passed away last year. Tom was one of the senior partners in our litigation department in Melbourne and then Perth, and he later became staff partner in Melbourne. He was much loved and well respected by all at Allens Arthur Robinson as an experienced litigator, a trusted mentor, a strong sportsman and a generous, community-minded person.
Tom was on the Board of the Public Interest Law Clearing House. Throughout his time at the firm, Tom was a keen supporter of DOXA, a non-profit organisation that offers cadetships, including financial assistance, mentoring and work experience, for disadvantaged young people to pursue their studies. Allens Arthur Robinson has funded more than 10 student cadetships through DOXA and, in Tom's memory, the firm has now established a DOXA Tom Yuncken Memorial Cadetship.
Anna Howard, a lawyer in the firm's Melbourne office, was the recipient of a DOXA cadetship and was mentored by Tom Yuncken before his death last year. 'Growing up, my family life was peppered with loss and hard times, emotionally and financially. I knew from an early age that I wanted to go to University, to move to the city. The money I made from working part-time was not enough to support myself through school as well as save for Uni. In Year 12, upon the suggestion of a teacher, I applied for a DOXA Cadetship. In early 2000, I was interviewed by Tom Yuncken and selected by Allens Arthur Robinson, who sponsored me for the duration of my degree. DOXA and Allens Arthur Robinson have given me opportunities I would never otherwise have. I have been given practical assistance, invaluable experience and uncompromising support from DOXA and Allens.'
Through the DOXA Tom Yuncken Memorial Cadetship, many more students such as Anna will have the opportunity to pursue their studies in law and to benefit from the guidance and compassion of mentors such as Tom.
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