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
This week on The Witness Box, student Grace Vipen interviews the outstanding Susannah Wilkinson. The Digital Law Lead (Australia and Asia) at Herbert Smith Freehills shares a wealth of knowledge in this interview, shining a light on the influence of technology on the legal industry and how automation is something to embrace, not fear. Watch the interview now.
3x3 UQ Slam Basketball Tournament
Men and women's’ teams can register to play in the tournament until 1 October. Registration is open to UQ students only. Winning teams will take home major cash prizes. $300, $200 and $100 respectively. Learn more.
Student Experience Survey (SES)
Open until Sunday 11 October eligible (first and final year) students will revive an email from the Social Research Centre (SRC) directly to talk about their university experience. UQ strongly encourages all eligible students to complete the survey. Learn more.
Open survey for students: Cheating
Interested in winning a $500 Amazon gift voucher? Complete this survey on the use of academic cheating services by 27 September to go in the draw to win! Learn more.
Other life & wellbeing opportunities
- Sem 2 2020 Exams | The final examination timetable for semester 2, 2020 is set to be released on 25 September.
- Law FAQ resource | We welcome any questions or concerns you might have about your Law School student experience. Check out the law-specific FAQ resource online, or anonymously submit your questions here.
- Peer writing assistance for international students (Law specific) | Appointment times have now been updated for Semester 2 and appointments are available from this week. Book now.
- International UQ Law Students Facebook Group | Join Now.
- Investigating the gendered impact of COVID-19 in the workplace | Complete The Australian Gender Equality Council (open to all) here.
- Laws Students for Christ, is calling for interested students to come by their weekly meetings from 12-1pm on Wednesdays to discuss the interaction between law and faith. Contact Daniel Plumbe on 0413 959 169 for more information.
Study opportunities
UQ-IITD Academy of Research (UQIDAR) joint PhD Program | Multi-disciplinary
Join a world-leading, translational research team with a generous scholarship at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi in collaboration with UQ. Students interested in the UQ-IITD Academy of Research (UQIDAR) joint PhD Program are encouraged to attend an online information session on Thursday 8 October. Applications close Sunday 18 October.
The Library Excellence Awards
These awards are given to students who have demonstrated excellent use of the UQ Library to enhance their studies. Students receive $1000 should they win. To nominate, students are required to submit a 500-700 word reflective essay, provide a supporting statement from their lecturer, and supply an example of an assignment before 2 October. Learn more.
2021 UQ Sporting Scholarships
If you compete at a national level and want class sign-on support, flexible study options, access to tutoring, free Gold Membership and more, apply now for a 2021 UQ Sporting Scholarship. Apply before 31 October. Learn more.
Other highlights
- Indigenous Graduate Program | The Qld Human Rights Commission are offering a graduate program for indigenous law students. Applications close Friday 9th October. Learn more.
- Postgraduae Courses 2021 | A list of postgraduate coursework courses to be offered in 2021 is now available on the School website. Subject to change. View now.
- 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.
- Proposed Electives for 2021 | Check out the list of law electives on offer for students next year (proposed - subject to change). Please note, the special topic course in Semester 1 2021 will be 'Terrorism & National Security Law'. The special topic course for Semester 2 2021 will be 'Corporate Governance'. View more.
Other study programs, scholarships and competitions
- Transnational Organised Crime course 2020-21 (LAWS5231) | enrolments open
- Indigenous PhD Scholarships in Law | 30 September
- 2 x PhD Scholarships on the regulation of voluntary assisted dying for QUT's Australian Centre for Health Law Research | 1 October
- Shiren Law Scholarship for students enrolling f/t in 2021 | 13 November
- The Hon. John Muir Scholarship | 13 November
- Pro Bono Publico Award | 29 November
- Indigenous Law Student Program | ongoing
- Indigenous Student Mentoring Scheme | ongoing
- Cambridge Australia Scholarship for Queensland | 3 December
Events
Women in Law | 7 Oct
Join us for an invigorating discussion about career development with a panel of successful women from the legal profession. Register now.
Tortious Misfeasance in Public Office – Raw Statistics from the Front Line | 9 Oct
Join Katelyn Lamont (Economics and Law (Hons) student and research assistant at the UQ Law School) and Kit Barker (Director of the Australian Centre of Private Law) for this presentation. Register now.
UQLS x KWM Women in Law Breakfast | 9 October
The Women in Law Breakfast is an annual event that discusses the issues and opportunities faced by women in the legal profession. Learn more.
This fortnight
28 | The Witness Box release: Susannah Wilkinson, Digital Law Lead (Australia & Asia), Herbert Smith Freehills
30 | Qld Human Rights Commission Indigenous Law Graduate Program Info Session
30 | QUT Global Law, Science and Technology Seminar Series - Peter Dauvergne
01 | UQLS @ Darkness 2 Daylight 2020
07 | Women in Law
07 | How to bounce forward after knockbacks (The College of Law)
08 | Global Town Hall: Hope in a Time of Uncertainty (Washington University in St. Louis International Symposium 2020)
08 | UQ-IITD Academy of Research (UQIDAR) joint PhD Program Information Session
09 | UQLS x KWM Women in Law Breakfast
09 | Tortious Misfeasance in Public Office – Raw Statistics from the Front Line (Research Seminar Series)
Upcoming
12 | Molly Thomas, Legal Consultant at the International Criminal Court (The Hague)
14 | College of Law PLT presentation
17 | UQLS Valedictory Law Dinner
19 | Student-Staff Partnerships Showcase
20 | Transforming efficiency in legal teams post covid-19 (The Economist)
30 | Solitary Confinement in Queensland (Research Seminar Series)
01 Dec | ALPSA Essay Competition 2020
Employability
Indigenous Graduate Program
The Qld Human Rights Commission are offering a graduate program for indigenous law students. Applications close Friday 9th October. Learn more.
More opportunities
- PLT Student - Human Rights and Civil Law | 28 September
- Junior Solicitor / PLT Student | 1 October
- Law & Policy Paid Summer Internships | 4 October
- Disability Royal Commission - Community Engagement Assistant | 4 October
- Support, Skill and Connect Program- Volunteer | 8 October
- Legal Work Experience - Longreach | 9 October
- Business & Law Summer Internship | 15 October
- Adams & Ross Lawyers Law Clerk | 17 October
- Robertson O'Gorman Solicitors Law Clerkship | 23 October
- Piper Alderman – Law Clerks | 1 November
Visit StudentHub for more job opportunities here.
Community
[Listen] The Wigs: The Truth Hurts with Andrew Boe
Listen to the new episode of The Wigs, discussing how Andrew Boe represented Ivan Millatt – and how to cope with the guilt of your clients as a criminal barrister. Listen now.
[Read] Australia’s plants and animals have long been used without Indigenous consent. Now Queensland has taken a stand
Many products we use each day contain compounds taken from nature. But what does this mean for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities? UQ's David Jefferson and Jocelyn Bosse discuss. Read more.
[Read] When grief meets politics, it’s sad and ugly
After a Canberra woman in quarantine was denied permission to attend her father’s funeral in Queensland, Professor Graeme Orr’s comments on what the law provides in such cases appeared in an article on The Conversation.
[Read] Pandemic presents opportunities for pro bono sector
Pro Bono lawyers are finding new ways to connect with clients due to COVID-19 according to the Law School’s new UQ Pro Bono Centre Director Mandy Shircore. Read now.
[Read] Survey explores impact of technology-facilitated abuse
A team from UQ, QUT and University College London is examining how domestic and sexual violence survivors are being impacted by Internet of Things (IoT) technology, which enables everyday devices to collect, send and receive data. Learn more.
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.