The Hub

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

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Join us for a Q&A with Judge Nathan Jarro, Queensland's first Indigenous judge and Judge of the Queensland District Court. He will discuss his pathway through and experience practising law as well as the significance of law for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Register now.

Study opportunities

Microsoft for Lawyers Masterclass Mini Series | 8 masterclasses held from 10 May – 30 August
Student Evaluation of Course and Teachers (SECaTs) Semester 1 | Open from 23 May – 8 June
Land Court Associateships 2023 - Land Court of Queensland | Applications close 27 May
UQ Future Leaders Program | Applications close 27 May
ACCC/AER 2023 Graduate Program | Applications close 29 May
2022 Global Change Youth Research Program | Applications close 29 May
Joint LLB/LLM Program - Washington University School of Law | Applications close 31 May
Student Editorships - Australian International Law Journal | Enrol in LAWS5181 by 3 June
UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship | Applications close 30 June
JATL Annual Essay Competition | Submissions due by 1 July
3MT Three Minute Thesis for HDR students | Applications 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
Student Wellbeing Research with ANU | Register now
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.
Administration Assistants - Australian Electoral Commission | Applications close 23 May
Law Graduate (Litigation) - Bennett & Philp Lawyers | Applications close 25 May
Law Graduate (Business Advisory) - Bennet & Philp Lawyers | Applications close 25 May
Junior Office Admin Assistant - YHC Lawyers | Applications close 31 May
Paralegal (entry-level) - Abt Associates | Applications close 1 June
HR Graduate - Gadens Lawyers | Applications close 4 June
Workplace Relations Adviser - FCB Workplace Law | Applications close 13 July

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

Employability events

Book in with a BEL Career Advisor | Tuesday and Thursday sessions
BEL Career Mentoring Program | Register your interest
Ask a Student: Practical Legal Training | Recorded webinar
Join a BEL Careers Study Group | On campus and online
24 May | Recruitment iNSIGHTS for BEL international students | Hear from recruiters
26 May | The Young Professionals Networking Evening | Connect and expand your network

Resources

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

Events

This fortnight

25 May | Sex work law review: Shifting to decriminalisation - Community Legal Centres Queensland

26 May | QLS The Young Professionals Networking Evening

26 May | How to build an international career in law (webinar) - The College of Law

02 June | Q&A with Judge Nathan Jarro

Other upcoming events

14 June | QLS Sexual Harrassment: Changing Workplace Culture

17 June | Human Rights and the Criminal Justice System - Prisoners' Legal Service

Life & wellbeing

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.

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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] AI and its role in facilitating targeting operations – Law and the Future of War

In this episode, Dr Lauren Sanders speaks to Professor Hitoshi Nasu from the Lieber Institute for Law & Land Warfare at West Point about artificial intelligence and how it can aid in decision-making during military actions. Listen now!

[Read] Drones over Ukraine: fears of Russian 'killer robots' have failed to materialise – The Conversation

Drones have played a starring role in Ukraine’s defence against the ongoing Russian attack. Before the invasion experts believed Russia’s own fleets of “killer robots” were likely to be a far more potent weapon, but to date they have hardly been seen. UQ Law School's own Dr Brendan Walker-Munro provides insight into Russia's use of next-generation autonomous weapons in his latest article in The Conversation.

[Read] What's in a Name? Political Party Names and Ruddick v Commonwealth – Australian Public Law Blog

In late 2021, the Australian government enacted various amendments affecting the registration of political parties, with the support of the Labor opposition. The oddest, if not most contentious, aspect of the reforms is a rule allowing established parties to effectively “bags” key words in their names. Read the full article from Professor Graeme Orr.

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.