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@anaprengelg @ElenaAydos Thank you so much Ana! You helped make the experience so wonderful.

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As I packed my bags today it really hit me that #UONLawBrazil can’t go forever 😭 Endless thanks to @ElenaAydos, @anaprengelg @uonlawschool for making this possible!

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Had an amazing time tonight hearing about everyone’s placement experience! Can’t believe the #UoNLawBrazil is coming to an end. Thanks @EmbAusBrasil for hosting us and @uonlawschool for the opportunity

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Back to our home away from home Brasília today. Everyone who has been following #UONLawBrazil keep an eye out because there might be something coming very soon...

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Ducked over to Argentina today for more views of Iguaçu Falls from the state of Misiones! Never want to leave #UONLawBrazil @uonlawschool

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Visited Parque das Aves this morning for the amazing birds. Then headed off to Foz do #Iguaçu for the Brazilian falls and the hydroelectric dam @itaipuparaguay this afternoon. Action packed day #UONLawBrazil

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Change of location today to Paraná. Not a bad way to spend the afternoon before heading to Rafain Churrascaria Show for dinner and a show 💃🏽 #UONLawBrazil

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Bittersweet day today. Finished my report on Native Title and the Australian Mining Industry but will be sad to say goodbye to my colleagues @socioambiental. Can't thank @uonlawschool enough for this opportunity #UONLawBrazil

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My final report is beginning to come together just in time for my last day of placement at @socioambiental tomorrow. Can’t believe how quickly the two weeks have gone by #UONLawBrazil

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Checking out the local Brazilian cerveja 🍻. Love catching up with everyone to debrief the work day #UONLawBrazil

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Historically rebel slaves who sought refuge in remote places, quilombos are recognised today as indigenous Brazilians. As part of @socioambiental what changes (or what’s left) articles we see what President Bolsonaro thinks of quilombos #UONLawBrazil https://t.co/CsZ3h4lYr0

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@JSDay14 @uonlawschool @JSDay14 couldn’t have put it better myself #rewarding

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Researching Preston CJ’s monumental decision to deny a Gloucester mine based on climate grounds. Hoping that Australia and internationally countries are able to follow the #environmentally friendly decision #UONLawBrazil https://t.co/b05Sjh3i2K

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Nothing quite like a spontaneous downfall for group bonding. Managed to snap this picture of the mineral pool at Parque Nacional de Brasília before the rain! #UONLawBrazil

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Sometimes after a week of work you just need some pampering 💅🏼#manicure #UONLawBrazil

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Working @socioambiental Xingu office this week @isabelharari has taught me of the terrible effects Belo Monte Hydroelectric Dam turbines turning on this year will have on the the Xingu River and Juruna (Yudjá) indigenous riverside dwellers! #UONLawBrazil
https://t.co/r8edMHyCSI

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"The restructuring of the agencies linked to indigenous rights can also be considered the most profound in nearly 30 years." Today my @socioambiental colleague delves into what the new government means for indigenous peoples in 🇧🇷 #UONLawBrazil
https://t.co/q2hXfL718e

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Today I had the honour of getting an all access tour of @STF_oficial. Besides visiting the @TVJustica and @RadioJustica studios which livestream court cases I also got closer to my dream of being a Supreme Court barrister #UONLawBrazil

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Spent #coffee and #brigadeiro break today learning Portuguese with the wonderful staff at @socioambiental. Loving #UONLawBrazil placement!

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My first day at @socioambiental was a whirlwind today! So exciting to be a part of the great work they do for Indigenous peoples and the #environment. Also lucky to receive a beautiful gift made by the Yanomami tribe