The Hub
A full round-up of the latest news and events,
just for current UQ law students.
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Law life & wellbeing
Did you see the first video in our 'New frontiers of research' video series –produced by the UQ Law School for our valued UQ Alumni community? In this episode, Dr Rebecca Ananian-Welsh discusses her research on national security and press freedom in Australia. Each video in this series will feature an area of trailblazing research being undertaken by one of the school's senior researchers so stay tuned. Learn more about Dr Ananian-Welsh’s research in this area.
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2021 Enrolments Now Open
Continuing students, SI-net opens for 2021 enrolment on Monday 23 November. View the undergraduate law electives available 2021 here. Please note, the special topic course (LAWS5182) will be 'Counter-Terrorism & National Security Law'. The special topic course LAWS5225 will be 'Corporate Governance' during Semester 2 2021. Discover the postgraduate courses offered in 2021 here.
Mum, PhD
Mum, PhD is an online community for women combining academic life and motherhood (now or in the future). You don’t have to be a mum right now to join. We welcome the participation of women who are trying to conceive, as well as women who are considering how to incorporate future motherhood into their academic career plans. Likewise, we welcome the participation of PhD scholars and women considering embarking on a PhD. Find us online and on Twitter.
Other life & wellbeing opportunities
- 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.
- Online Celebration of Graduates | Calling on staff, students, parents and family to submit a personalised congratulatory message for a special student in their life. This message will be broadcast live at the 2020 Online Celebration of Graduates. Learn more.
- Need to decompress? | Our Law, life & wellbeing program is all about enhancing your student experience whether it's inside or outside the classroom. As we get closer to exams, if you feel like you could do with someone to talk to (and a free coffee), decompress and recharge with your Law, life & wellbeing representative, simply email Dony Rodriguez at lawlife@uq.edu.au to meet up!
- Peer writing assistance for international students (Law specific) | Appointment times for Semester 2 are available now. Book now.
- International UQ Law Students Facebook Group | Join Now.
Study opportunities
UQLS Medal
Students graduating in Semesters 1 or 2 in 2020, with a LAWS GPA of 5.5 or higher, are encouraged to apply for the UQLS Medal for Outstanding Achievement. Applications close Friday 4 December. View criteria and contact details.
ALPSA Essay Competition 2020
Submissions for this year's Essay Competition are due on 1 December. The question is: "Does Alternative Dispute Resolution ('ADR') undermine the development of the law?" Learn more.
Pro Bono Publico Award | 29 November
This award recognises and celebrates one graduating student each year who has made an exceptional contribution to the community through their pro bono legal work. Nominations are now open for students graduating in 2020 and close 29 November. Learn more.
Other study programs, scholarships and competitions
- TC Beirne School of Law Scholarship – LLB (Hons) | Now open
- The Bar Association of Queensland Scholarship | Now open
- McCullough Robertson Endowed Scholarship for Law Students | Now open
- Indigenous Law Student Program | ongoing
- Indigenous Student Mentoring Scheme | ongoing
- Cambridge Australia Scholarship for Queensland | 3 December
Events
New Date: UQ Law Ball 2020 - The Great Gatsby | 28 Nov
UQLS are delighted to invite you to join us on 28 November at the RNA Showgrounds for a night of champagne, laughter and celebration that life is beginning over again with the summer.
Virtual Hearings and Due Process | 4 Dec
Listen as part-time lecturer Lucy Martinez discusses pre- and mid-pandemic Australian court decisions regarding due process and virtual hearings, in the context of both arbitration and litigation. Read more.
This fortnight
27 | LawchestraQ and Brisbane Law Big Band Finale Concert
27 | Christmas Markets
28 | UQ Law Ball 2020: The Great Gatsby
28 | UQLS at Pride Stride 2020
01 | ALPSA Essay Competition 2020
04 | Virtual Hearings and Due Process (Research Seminar Series)
04 | 2020 Business School Research Bootcamp (designed for PhD students to sharpen their research skills).
Upcoming
07 | QLS Launch: First Nations Cultural Outreach Strategy
17 | Online Celebration of Graduates
20 | ATAR advice event (For any school graduates you may know who did not get into UQ Law).
Employability
The University of Queensland - Legal Services | 25 November
An opportunity exists for two 3rd or4th year law students to gain legal experience working in UQ’s Legal Services division. Learn more.
Community Engagement Program (Volunteer)
Do you want to partner with industry experts, gain valuable work experience and help solve real business challenges? You may be eligible to apply for the Community Engagement Program (CEP) in Semester 1, 2021 where you can gain valuable work experience for your CV that is also related to your field of study. Check out this slide deck for the full list of projects available (starting at slide eight), some key reasons to join and how to apply. Applications close Monday 30 November.
More opportunities
- Paralegal Maurice Blackburn | 26 Nov
- Law Graduate - Property | Grace Cooper Ward Lawyers | 27 Nov
- Business & Law Summer Internship | 3 Dec
- Graduate Chambers Russell Lawyers - Legal Services | 4 Dec
- Legal Researchers and Writers Wanted | 16 Dec
- McInnes Wilson Lawyers | Indigenous Graduate & Clerkship Program | Jan 2020
Visit StudentHub for more job opportunities here.
Community
[Listen] Law and the Future of War
UQ academics Simon McKenzie, Rain Liivoja and Eve Massingham have each featured on the new UQ podcast Law and the Future of War. Produced by the academics themselves, this podcast is a great opportunity to learn about the law of armed conflict as well as your UQ community. Learn more.
[Read] How Australia reacts to the Brereton Inquiry will be telling for its ability to demand respect for the laws of war by other nations.
Australia’s record in ensuring respect for the law of war is currently under particular scrutiny as a result of allegations of war crimes being committed in Afghanistan by Australian soldiers. Read more by law researcher Dr Eve Massingham.
[Read] Law professor elected social science academy fellow
Professor Graeme Orr has been elected as a fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia for his distinguished contribution to the field of law. Read more now.
[Read] Of mobsters, money and murder
It’s been 20 years since the UN Convention against Transnational Crime was formed. UQ Law Professor Andreas Schloenhardt reflects on what’s been achieved – and what work still needs to be done. Read now.
[Watch] Solitary Confinement in Queensland
Last month Professor Tamara Walsh presented her Research Seminar Series titled 'Solitary Confinement in Queensland'.In this talk, she discussed how solitary confinement has been used as a default option in managing difficult prisoners – often impinging on many human rights. Watch now.
[Read] Top honour for early career researcher
The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia has named The University of Queensland Law School’s Dr Dylan Lino as one of four leading early career researchers in the country. Read more.
[Read] #TransformLaw KWM Prize Winners
Recently, law students Tristan Latcham, Abi Ketheeswaran and Melanie Karibasic joined forces with engineering and IT student Anastasia Laczko to take home the 2020 #TransformLaw KWM Prize with their tech-savvy idea, Elysian. Read more about their pitch, the process and their appreciation for the collaborative competition.
Other community opportunities
- The UQ Book Club is now live | Join now!
- 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 for form study groups with other students | Register here.
- YHC Lawyers & UQLS Buddy Program | Sign up for a buddy now.
- The UQLife Virtual Village | Join the village now.
- Trans and gender diverse experiences: an ongoing initiative of the UQ Ally Action Committee | Find resources.
- UQ Experience Research Panel | Find out what's involved or Sign-up here.