The Hub

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

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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. Learn how you can get to know your peers better, gain additional study support, explore different avenues available to improve your mental health and more.

Study opportunities

Advanced Trial Advocacy Intensive – 24 January | Submit an EOI to participate as a jury member

View the full list of current scholarship opportunities here.

Ongoing study opportunities

Volunteer to be a BEL Buddy
UQ Lifelong Learner (scholarship opportunity)
Join the Pro Bono Centre Roster
Seeking Law School tutors – Indigenous Tutorial Assistance and Retention (ITAR) program
Mentoring for Indigenous students – The Bar Association of Queensland (BAQ) | Applications open
UQ Centre for Unified Behavioural and Economic Sciences (CUBES) | Get paid to participate in computer-based experiments
UQ Library | Discover how the UQ Library can help you
UQ Study Resources | Discover the resources available to you
Meet the new Practitioner-in-Residence | Book a consultation with Rosalind Williams from the UQ Pro Bono Centre

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.
Student Adviser drop-in sessions | Available all semester
UQLS Education Guide 2023 | The guide explores how to navigate law school, from library information to study tips and student opportunities. Read now.

Careers and Employability

Employability jobs

Law Clerk – Ligeti Partners | Applications close 31 December
Law Clerk – Lamont Project and Construction Lawyers | Applications close 31 January
Paralegal – Ligeti Partners | Applications close 31 January
Law Graduate – Roger Ferrier Law | Applications close 31 January

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
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

Life & wellbeing

Get to know your UQ Law student support and wellness officer

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) alum Anna Merlo interviews Dony Rodriguez, the TC Beirne School of Law student support and wellness officer, about his role at UQ, his best advice for students, and where to enjoy the best coffee on campus.

Graduating student stories

Do you know someone graduating this semester with an amazing story to tell? Whether they've launched a startup, secured their dream job at the UN, beaten the odds to complete their degree, or have an interesting background, we’d love to learn more. Email the BEL Faculty Communications team and fill us in.

Junior and Senior Buddy Program – UQLS

Registrations are now available for incoming first-year students to be matched with a senior student through the Buddy Program. You can ask questions, get advice or even just catch up for a coffee. It’s also a great way to get to know the law school community!

BEL Study Tunes playlist

Need some study motivation? We've got you covered! Press play on these study tunes to get your work done in style. Check them out now.

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.

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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

[Read] UQ alum Matisse Reed named Queensland’s 2025 Rhodes Scholar

University of Queensland law alum Matisse Reed has been announced as Queensland's 2025 Rhodes Scholar. Ms Reed received the honour from Queensland Governor, The Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, at Government House in Brisbane. She graduated from UQ with a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Hons) in 2023 and was awarded the University Medal in Law and the UQ Law Society Medal for Outstanding Achievement.

[Read] Law valedictorian looks to inspire others

Like many school leavers from a rural town, Caitlyn's move to Brisbane to study at The University of Queensland was her first time living out of home. But the then 17-year-old from Biloela in Central Queensland had a lot more than most to consider when she left the support of family and friends. Read the full UQ News story.

[Read] Congratulations to UQ Law School student Holly Otto who has been awarded a 2024 Westpac Scholars Asian Exchange Scholarship

Holly, who is in her final year studying a double degree in Law and Arts, will travel and study in Singapore, to gain an understanding of new perspectives on challenges and opportunities in domestic and international development. Read more.

[Listen] Law and the Future of War – Contemporary International Criminal Law Issues

Check out the new Contemporary International Criminal Law Issues podcast series, where experts dive into the history of trials and guilty pleas in international criminal law, sexual and gender based violence and more. Tune in today.

[Listen] Law and the Future of War – BarbieHeimer Special Series

Tune in as Dr Lauren Sanders speaks to several experts and unpacks the Barbie and Opeinheimer films in relation to international law, nucleur politics and more. Check out the series today.

[Listen] The Callover: R U OK? Day podcast

In honour of R U OK? Day, the Queensland Law Society have released their latest podcast episode, 'Understanding Mental Health First Aid this R U OK? Day'. The episode discusses the importance of the day for legal professionals specifically, what is involved in mental health first aid and how you can ensure you're taking care of your wellbeing and colleagues within the law profession. Tune in today.

[Listen] Discover the Brief Case podcast

Known for uncomplicating the complicated and the host’s ability to ask the questions we’re all thinking, The Brief Case podcast brings its listeners digestible insights to a suite of black-letter law from humanitarian law to underwater cultural heritage law. Explore recent episodes on the Podcast or Spotify app today.

[Listen] Law and the Future of War – Legal Review of Automated Weapons Systems

Hear what two international law researchers have to say about the legal obligation of automated weapons systems, decision support systems and how to apply the law when machines 'co-produce' hositle effects.

[Listen] Professor John Swinson talks Chat GPT

In the latest UEA School of Law Podcast episode, Rishi Gulati and Professor John Swinson discuss the impact of AI on the legal profession and education system.

[View] UQ Law Awards photo album

Congratulations to all award recipients at this year's UQ Law Awards, an event that celebrates the accomplishments of our students and academic staff, as well as recognising the contributions of students involved in law pro bono activities.

[Register] International Student Talent Show

UQLS are seeking performers for a talent show evening taking place on 4th of August 2023. All types of performances are encouraged, including singing, dancing, stand-up comedy, and more.

[Listen] Law and the Future of War – AI Literacy for Defence Industry - Zygmunt Szpak

In this episode Dr Lauren Sanders interviews Dr Zygmunt Szpak, a computer scientist and executive director of Insight Via Artificial Intelligence (IVAI), to discuss AI regulation and law.

[Listen] War crimes in Russia and Australia – the ICC arrest warrant against the Russian President and the AFP arrest of former ADF soldier – Rain Liivoja and Simon Mckenzie – Law and the Future of War

In this special episode, members of the Law and the Future of War research project discuss the recent ICC warrant issued in respect of the situation in Ukraine, and the Australian domestic arrest of a former Australian Defence Force trooper.

[Listen] Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence – Paul Scharre – Law and the Future of War

In this episode, Dr Lauren Sanders speaks to Dr Paul Scharre, Vice President and Director of Studies at the Centre for a New American Security about his most recent book, Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.

[Listen] Eye in the Sky: Facts and Fiction in Military Decision-Making – Shiri Krebs – Law and the Future of War

Within this holiday season special episode on entertainment and IHL, Dr Lauren Sanders speaks with Professor Shiri Krebs on her paper, Drone-Cinema, Data Practices and the Narrative of IHL.

[Listen] Dr Who and Genocide – Shannon Zimmerman – Law and the Future of War

Within this episode of the IHL and entertainment series, Dr Lauren Sanders speaks with Dr Zimmerman about her recent paper, 'Doctor Who and the Responsibility to Protect: Public Perspectives of Atrocity Crimes'.

[Listen] Star Wars and war crimes – Dale Stephens – Law and the Future of War

In this episode of the series on entertainment and law on war, Dr Lauren Sanders speaks to Professor Dale Stephens and combines two of his specialised areas of expertise: space law and international humanitarian law.

[Listen] Entertainment and the laws of war – Eve Massingham – Law and the Future of War

In this episode of the special entertainment and the law series, Law and the Future of War Senior Research Fellow, Dr Eve Massingham discusses the obligation to ensure respect with IHL with her colleague Dr Lauren Sanders. Eve also dives into her recent papers which discuss how governments should wield their influence over the entertainment industry.

[Read] Nota Bene, the UQ Law Alumni Association Magazine

The latest edition of Nota Bene is now available for you to read. It contains fantastic stories from our recent graduates as well as features on some of our most notable alumni.

[Listen] Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Ukraine – Law and the Future of War

This episode, being the fourth of the series about accountability in Ukraine, focuses on the collection and collation of information (and potential evidence) using open-source intelligence. The episode features Benjamin Strick, a world expert in the skills required of open source intelligence collection. Listen now.

[Read] Learning together to break down professional barriers – UQ Law and Social Work

Embodying the theme of UQ’s Teaching and Learning (T&L) Week, Learning for Life, Professor Walsh and Dr Venables designed joint learning tasks for law and social work students to examine the pros and cons of working together and to work through stereotpypes and develop an understanding of how to work together in the real-world. Read more.

[Read] IncludeAbility Ambassador profile – Associate Professor Paul Harpur

The Australian Human Rights Commission's IncludeAbility Initiative recently sat down with UQ Law School’s Associate Professor Paul Harpur for their IncludeAbility Ambassador profile series. Paul touched on a range of topics, including his current projects, inclusion at UQ, the value of disability, and his advice for employers and people with disability seeking employment. Read more.

[Read] Embracing adult life with ADHD – Contact Magazine

For some people, ADHD can take a heavy toll on their ability to undertake everyday tasks, while other people develop coping mechanisms to handle these demands. For Dr Thea Voogt, a senior lecturer at UQ's Law School, growing up with undiagnosed ADHD meant developing strict self-control. Read more about Dr Voogt's experience in the latest edition of Contact Magazine.

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.