The Hub

A round-up of the latest news and events, just for current UQ law students.

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2022 KWM #TransformLaw Prize Pitch Night | 05 Oct

Join us at this year’s #TransformLaw KWM Pitch Night at King & Wood Mallesons Waterfront Place, and watch as the top five teams from this year’s competition pitch their innovative solutions to #TransformLaw to a panel of industry judges. Register now.

Study opportunities

ASPG-Q prize for parliamentary scholarship – Australasian Study of Parliament Group | Nominations close 3 October
Transnational Organised Crime program | Applications close 4 October
Valedictorian of the TC Beirne School of Law | Applications close 19 October
ALPSA Essay Competition | Applications close 25 November
UQLS Medal for Outstanding Achievement | Applications close 2 December
College of Law Scholarship – Family Law Practitioners' Association of QLD (FLPA) | Applications now open

Ongoing study opportunities

UQ Carbon Literacy Program
Volunteer to be a BEL Buddy
UQ Lifelong Learner (scholarship opportunity)
Join the Pro Bono Centre Roster
Visit the Graphic justice: pictures worth 1000 words Exhibition at the QEII Courts of Law
Visit the Without fear or favour: exploring Queensland's legal system Exhibition at the QEII Courts of Law
UQ Behavioural and Economic Science Cluster Laboratory | Conduct your research now or be paid to participate
UQ Library | Discover how the UQ Library can help you
UQ Study Resources | Discover the resources available to you

Online Internships available to law students:

Kennedys - Various
Ashurst - Commercial Law
LEOCussen - Criminal Law
Pinsent Masons - Various
Linklates (Hong Kong) - Commercial Law
King & Wood Mallesons (China) - Commercial Law
White & Case (UK) - Various

Supporting information

How to get involved at UQ | Read the blog by law students Abinaya Ketheeswaran and Melanie Karibasic. Read now.
Raise the bar guide | Learn about the competitions UQLS organise each year, and how to get involved. Read now.
Education Guide from UQLS | For more information about study spaces, borrowing at the library, scholarships and more. Read now.
2022 First Year Guide by UQLS | Your one-stop-shop for all the information you'll need for your first year of Law School. Read now.
Student Adviser drop-in sessions | Available all semester

Careers and Employability

Employability jobs

Research assistant register | the School establishes a register of law students currently studying in their 3rd year and onwards who would like to act as a Research Assistant for academic staff within the school.
Summer Clerkships - CDI Lawyers | Applications close 30 September
Junior Paralegal Admin Assistant - YHC Lawyers | Applications close 30 September
Business & Law Summer Internship - K2 ventures | Applications close 30 September
Student Volunteer - Australian Earth Laws Alliance | Applications close 30 September
Paralegal - Deakin Milani | Applications close 1 October
Law Clerk - Hillhouse Legal Partners | Applications close 5 October
Accounts Payable - Gadens Lawyers | Applications close 5 October
Paralegal - Redmond + Redmond | Applications close 8 October
Casual Paralegal - Freeman Lawyers | Applications close 11 October
Client Services Officer - Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) | Applications close 16 November
Marketing Assistant - Piper Alderman | Applications close 30 November

Not all opportunities are displayed here. Visit StudentHub for more job opportunities here.

Employability events

Book in with a BEL Career Advisor | Appointments available in-person or online
BEL Career Mentoring Program | Applications now open
Ask a Student: Practical Legal Training | Recorded webinar
Join a BEL Careers Study Group | On campus and online
BEL Student Work Experience Program (SWEP) | Applications now open
Visa and career advice | Request a one-on-one appointment

Resources

Explore an abundance of stories on UQ's Careers Directory. Search and read more stories here.

Events

This fortnight

26 Sep | Wigs at the Bar – Justice and the Law Society

26 Sep | Higher Ed Debate Series – ITaLI and UQ Union

27 Sep | BEL Careers Day

30 Sep | UQLS x Leo Cussen Valedictory Law Dinner

05 Oct | KWM #TransformLaw Prize pitch night

05 Oct | The Challenge of Representing the Interests of Australian Intelligence Personnel – Queensland Council for Civil Liberties

05 Oct | Semester 2 First Year Dinner – University of Queensland Law Society

06 Oct | Women Legal Business Founders and Leaders Series – Session 1 – Centre for Legal Innovation

07 Oct | Lord Jonathan Sumption OBE Public Lecture: Rule of Law in a Time of Crisis

10 Oct | UQ Law LEAD Scholarship Information Session 2022/2023

Other upcoming events

13 Oct | Pandora's Box Launch – Justice and the Law Society

18 Oct | Modern Advocate Lecture Series: Lecture three – Queensland Law Society

18 Oct | Novelties, Frauds, and Protections: The Fruit Business in Nineteenth-Century America – People, Plants and the Law Online Lecture Series

20 Oct | 2022 Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture

27 Oct | Women Legal Business Founders and Leaders Series – Session 2 – Centre for Legal Innovation

29 Nov | Biocultural Rights, Indigenous Peoples, and Local Communities: Protecting Culture and the Environment – People, Plants and the Law Online Lecture Series

Life & wellbeing

Sharper Minds – free resources for first-year law students

Sharper Minds is a package of free resources for first-year UQ students that will support your physical and mental health to help you achieve your best at university. Designed by students and UQ academics, these resources target six domains; study, mood, physical activity, healthy eating, sleep, and social connection. Find out how this program can help you.

In need of a chat? Check in with Dony

Whether it's a coffee catch up at Merlo or a check in via Zoom, your Law Student Support and Wellness Officer Dony is here for you. Whether you're looking for opportunities to get to know your peers, additional study support or an avenue to improve your mental health and wellbeing, we encourage you to reach out to Dony when you need it. Find out more here.

Help us help you!

Do you have other commitments outside of university? Complete this survey and help us improve your studying and learning experience.

Ongoing support resources

Law FAQ resource | Don't forget to regularly check the Law FAQ resource online. Updated regularly, we encourage you to check back, or anonymously submit any questions or queries you might have. Learn more.
Peer writing assistance for international students (Law specific) | Stay tuned for updated appointment times. Learn more.
International UQ Law Students Facebook Group | Join Now.
UQ Experience Research Panel | Find out what's involved or sign-up here.
First-year checklist | Are you new to UQ Law? Download a copy of your checklist now. View now.
UQLS first-year guide | Check out the new first-year guide containing 20+ pages of advice from students. Download now.

Community

[Listen] Cultural Heritage and Accountability in Ukraine – Law and the Future of War

In this episode, we are joined by Ana Vrodljak, the UNESCO Chair on International Law and Cultural Heritage, and Professor of Law at UTS, and Mayee Warren – a senior practitioner in the management of international criminal trials - to talk about the challenges presented in collecting and collating evidence of breaches of international law in Ukraine. Listen now.

[Do] Complete the Transition to Legal Practice Survey

If you're a law student in your last or second last semester of study, you may be eligible to participate in a research project focused on law students' transition into legal practice. All participants who complete the online interview stage will receive a $30 Uber Eats voucher. Complete now.

[Read] What I Wish I Knew In My First Year of Law School – Study Breaks

Read this article by fourth-year Bachelor of Arts/Laws student Anna Merlo about how you can make the most of your university journey studying law. It's never too early or too late to learn some tips and tricks.

Other community opportunities

UQ Green Ambassador Program | Join here.
UQLS Buddy Program | Join here.
UQLS Tutoring Directory - students looking for tutors | Register here.
UQLS Tutoring Directory - tutors looking to offer their services | Register here.
UQLS Study Group Directory - students looking to form study groups with other students | Register here.
YHC Lawyers & UQLS Buddy Program | Sign up for a buddy now.
Transgender Visibility | UQ is proud of our trans students, staff, and alumni, and the path they have taken – or are taking – to become their true selves. Read their stories now.

Students experience holistic legal practice with Justice Centre Hong Kong internship

Published on: 21 March 2022

Undergraduate law students Louis Laing, Kirsty McRuvie and Georgia Whybird share their experience participating in the Summer 2021 virtual internship with Justice Centre Hong Kong, facilitated by the UQ Pro Bono Centre as part of LAWS5233 Transnational Perspectives in Law.
Passion, purpose and a pro bono commitment

Published on: 27 September 2021

Recent Queensland police data points to a steady rise in reporting of domestic and family violence, and the UQ Pro Bono Centre is at the frontline of law reform in this area.
Dr Mark Deng: From tree leaves to UQ Law

Published on: 22 June 2021

Dr Mark Deng has travelled a long road – from his childhood home in war-torn South Sudan, through refugee camps, and finally, to Australia – to arrive at his current position at the TC Beirne School of Law.