The Hub

[Event] Careers in International Law Seminar 2021 | 21 October

The UQILS is incredibly excited to announce its upcoming online event ‘Careers in International Law’! The seminar is a fabulous opportunity for aspiring international lawyers (and law students generally) to hear the stories of some exceptional UQ Law graduates who have made careers in the field of international law. Secure your place here. 

[Job opportunity] Litigation Law Clerk - Piper Alderman | 1 November 

Piper Alderman are currently looking for 2-3 law students who have a keen interest in Dispute Resolution & Litigation. If you're in your last or second to last year at university, have a GPA of 5.3 or higher and can work 2-3 days per week during semester, this could be the role for you! Learn more here. 

[Job opportunity] First Nations Legal Internship 2022 - Allens | 7 November 

Allens' First Nations Internship Program has been running since 2006, providing an opportunity for law students to find out more about working in a commercial legal environment. Through the program, 130 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law students have taken up the opportunity to experience life at a commercial law firm. Previous interns have gone on to become paralegals, clerks and graduates at Allens. Learn more about their 2022 application process here. 

Employability job opportunities

• 22 October | Casual Administrative Assistant - Hirst & Co Family Lawyers
• 1 November | Graduate/Junior Lawyer (General Insurance) - TurksLegal
• 1 November | Litigation Law Clerk - Piper Alderman
• 7 November | First Nations Legal Internship 2022 - Allens
• 17 November | Paralegal - BTLawyers
• Ongoing | 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.

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

Employability events

• 25 October | BEL Careers Study Group [virtual]
• 1 November | BEL Careers Study Group [on campus]
• 18 November | BEL Careers Study Group [virtual]
• 30 November | BEL Careers Study Group [virtual]

Reading resources

• Top 10 tips for writing your first resumé
• 20 Interview questions the top law firms are asking
• 7 tips for choosing the right law firm
• A comprehensive guide to Practical Legal Training (PLT)

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

UQLS x YHC Lawyers Semester 2 2021 First Year Dinner | 22 October 

Calling all first years! If you're keen to spend a night out enjoying a tasty banquet with your friends before the final exam stress kicks in, this event is for you! Purchase your ticket here. 

UQ Legal Researchers Panel | 26 October [in person and online] 

Interested in a career in academic legal research? Come along and hear from three panellists at different stages of their career. You'll have the chance to ask questions and network with PhD candidate Yvonne Breitwieser-Faria, Lecturer Dr Joseph Lelliott and Senior Lecturer Dr Rebecca Ananian-Welsh. You can register to attend either online or in person here. 

Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture 2021 | 28 October [online] 

This year’s lecture,  The Image and the Search - An idiosyncratic overview, will be presented by The Honorable John Alfred Dowsett AM QC. The lecture will address aspects of the Native Title Act 1993 and approaches taken in implementing that Act. The event will be broadcast via Zoom. Find out more and register here. 

This fortnight

22 October | Semester 2 2021 First Year Dinner

22 October | UQILS Annual General Meeting 2021

22 October | UQLS x YHC Lawyers Semester 2 2021 First Year Dinner

23 October | UQLS x UQLA Lawn Bowls

23 October | UQLS Internal Competitions Dinner

25 October | Pandora's Box Launch 2021

25 October | Wellbeing in the workplace

25 October | Public Interest Address (LawRight)

26 October | UQ Legal Researchers Panel

26 October | What's Next? Ideas in Bloom

27 October | ALPSA AGM 2021

28 October | Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture 2021

28 October | 2021 Annual Fundraising Gala (Justice and the Law)

28 October | Sexual Harrassment - Changing Workplace Culture (Queensland Law Society)

28 October | International Flag Party UQISS x UQSSS x UQLASA x UQFS x UQISC x UQASA

30 October | UQLS x LeoCussen Valedictory Law Dinner

Other upcoming events

3 November | Issues Arising from the Operation of Intermediate Courts of Appeal (Civil)

4 November | Master of Laws information and networking evening

11 November | Sir Harry Gibbs Lecture Series - Merthyr House—the home of Sir Samuel Griffith

18 November | Breakfast event: CLCQ Impact Report 2021 launch

25 November | Legal Profession Breakfast 2021 (Queensland Law Society)

Peer writing support online 

Interested in a free, online session to gain feedback on your draft assignments and research? Book in with a trained student writing mentor. Sessions will run online on a Tuesday and Thursday until Week 13. Just bring along a digital copy of your draft, task sheet and criteria sheet. Find out more and book your place here. 

UQ St Lucia COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccination Clinic

Great news! UQ students and their families can now book their Pfizer vaccine at the UQ St Lucia Medical Centre. The clinic will operate for 10-12 weeks starting 20 September. Book your spot here. 

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. 

Other life & wellbeing opportunities 

• 27 October | Peer Writing Support (Online)
• 29 November | UQ St Lucia COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccination Clinic 

Ongoing support resources

• Student quarantine support | Dedicated support is available for students currently in quarantine. Find out more. 
• 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.  ​
• Your first-year BEL student bucket list | Start working on your bucket list? Read now.
• 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. 

[Read] Powering the Indigenous economy - celebrating Indigenous Business Month 

October marks Indigenous Business Month, a time to celebrate the many forms of power that Indigenous economies generate as part of everyday business. UQ Law graduate Cameron Costello shares his career highlights and achievements in Contact Magazine - read on here. 

[Listen] Law and the Future of War - Operational, Political and Legal Implications of AUKUS

In this live recording of an event,  Rain Liivoja talks with David Nicholls, Matt McDonald and Monique Cormier about the new AUKUS arrangement, under which Australia would acquire 8 nuclear-powered submarines with US and UK technology. They discuss the extent to which it represents a major shift in Australia's defence policy, and what we can make of some of the claims made about it. Listen in here. 

[Read] Zali Steggall says it's 'perfectly legal' to lie in political advertisements. Is she correct?

With an election looming and misinformation seemingly rife, concerns have been raised over the prospect of misleading political advertising. Independent federal MP Zali Steggall has proposed legislation to prevent the spreading of falsehoods during federal elections, with her website claiming: "It's perfectly legal to lie in a political ad." UQ's Graeme Orr weighs in - read on here. 

Other community opportunities 

• Migration Talk for ALL International Students | Oct 2021 | AAS & UQISS | 23 October
• Student Evaluations of Course and Teachers (SECaTs) | 5 November 
• UQ Green Ambassador 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.