The Hub

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

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Study opportunities

Student-Staff Partnership Projects | 28 November
UQ Sustainable Energy Scholarship | 28 November
Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship | 29 November
UQLS Medal for Outstanding Achievement | 1 December
ADSS Student Prize | 1 December
UQ Carbon Literacy Program | Courses available each month
Practera Nano: Industry Projects Summer 2021/22 | 3 January 2022
U21 Universitas Sustainable Micro-internships | 13 January 2022

Ongoing study opportunities

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.

Careers and Employability

Employability jobs

Paralegal - Tyndall & Co. | 8 December
Personal Assistant/Paralegal - Property - Anderssen Lawyers | Applications open
2022 International Internship Program - Brisbane City Council | Applications open
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

BEL WIL Group Consult | 30 November
BEL Careers Study Group [virtual] | 30 November
Recruitment Essentials Day | 30 November
Recruiitment Essentials Day [virtual Panel Discussion] | 30 November
Book in with a BEL Career Advisor | Tuesday and Thursday sessions

Resources

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

Events

Life & wellbeing

UQ St Lucia COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccination Clinic

Great news! UQ students and their families can now walk in for their Pfizer vaccine at the UQ St Lucia Medical Centre. Find out more 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.

UQ Life Summer in Queensland Program

Due to popular demand, we are once again creating an exciting, fun and enriching summer break program for students who are unable to spend the holidays at home. Register your interest to stay up to date with all Summer in Queensland information.

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] Meet our 2022 John Monash Scholar, Milan Gandhi

The General Sir John Monash Foundation has announced the 18 recipients of its 2022 scholarships, Australia’s most prestigious postgraduate overseas study program. Among them is UQ Bachelor of Laws (Honours) alumnus and former Law Student of the Year Milan Gandhi, who has received the 2022 Lee Liberman John Monash Scholarship.

[Listen] Law and the Future of War - What art can tell us about new digital technologies

In this episode, Dr Simon McKenzie talks with Anna Briers about what visual art can tell us about new digital technologies. The current show at UQ Art Museum – called ‘Don't Be Evil’ – seeks to show us some of the invisible power structures of networked technology, including the implications of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data capitalism.

[Watch] The Witness Box - Chris Grier, Vice President, Legal and Governance at Abt Associates

In the latest instalment, law student Millie interviews Chris Grier – Vice President, Legal and Governance at Abt Associates. Chris has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion with previous pro bono clients like the Aboriginal Legal Services and Orange Sky in Australia. Chris also continues to support UQ through senior mentoring roles.

Other community opportunities

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.

Postgraduate law students test their skills in the Supreme Court

Published on: 21 August 2017

Led by UQ alumnus and Judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland, The Honourable Justice James Douglas, students participated in a court hearing scenario and witnessed a real criminal trial.
Three UQ students are China-bound on scholarships

Published on: 12 December 2016

Reading 10,000 books is not as useful as travelling 10,000 miles, says a Chinese proverb, and three University of Queensland students are taking the advice to heart.
UQ New Colombo Fellows set their sights on Indo-Pacific

Published on: 5 December 2016

Seven University of Queensland undergraduates will study in destinations around the Indo‑Pacific region after being named as 2017 Fellows and scholars under the New Colombo Plan.