The Hub

Employability jobs

• Part-time/Casual Legal Secretary – Lucas Chambers I Apply to lucaschambers@qldbar.asn.au I Applications close 9 December 
• Part-time Law Clerk – HopgoodGanim I Email r.tidbury@hopgoodganim.com.au I Applications close 9 December 
• Legal Assistant – Brisbane Elder Law I Applications Open
• Clerkship Position – Robert Bax & Associates I Contact david@rbax.com.au for more information.
• 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.
• Paralegal Position – Parole Board | Applications open
• Brisbane City Council 2023 Four-Week Internship Program I Applications close 15 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
• BEL Career Mentoring Program | Applications now open
• Ask a Student: Practical Legal Training | Recorded webinar
• Join a BEL Careers Study Group | On campus and online
• BEL Student Work Experience Program (SWEP) | Applications now open
• Visa and career advice | Request a one-on-one appointment

Resources

• UQLS Legal Directions Publication 2022 – download now
• BEL Career Checklist – domestic students – download now
• BEL Career Checklist – international students – download now
• 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)
• How to become an academic in law
• CareerHacks Podcast
• Employability Essentials – online modules
• VMock - the smart resume checker now available to BEL students
• BEL Employability Consultations - book now
• My Career Adviser – enrol now
• 5 expert tips to ace your clerkship applications
• Online employability course – EMPLOY101x "Unlocking your employability"
• Lessons learned from BEL Careers Day

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

This fortnight 

06 Dec I What Judges Want Seminar – The Environmental Defenders Office 

07 Dec I The role of law in coastal wetland restoration - Law Matters Series

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. 

Help us help you!

Do you have other commitments outside of university? Complete this survey and help us improve your studying and learning experience.

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. 

[Listen] Universal Jurisdiction and Ukraine – Danielle Ireland-Piper and Melinda Rankin – Law and the Future of War

In this final episode of the series on accountability in Ukraine, Dr Lauren Sanders speaks with Associate Professor Danielle Ireland-Piper and Dr Melinda Rankin about universal jurisdiction and how it may play a part in the prosecution of war crimes occurring in the Ukraine conflict.

[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. 

[Listen] Ukraine, The Crime of Aggression and the Need for a Special Tribunal – Law and the Future of War

In this episode, we are speaking with Dr Carrie McDougall who has been heavily involved in the proposal for the establishment of a Special International Tribunal to facilitate the investigation and prosecution of crimes of aggression committed on the territory of Ukraine. Listen now.

[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.

[Read] Congratulations Alice Muir!

We extend our congratulations to UQ Law student Alice Muir for winning the Australian Academy of Law's 2022 Essay Competition with Catherine Bugler from QUT Law School. Read the winning essay.

[Read] Nota Bene 2022 – UQLA magazine

The latest edition of Nota Bene, the UQ Law Alumni Association magazine, is now available for you to read. It contains fantastic stories from our recent UQ Law alumni, as well as features on some of our most notable alumni including judges and senior counsel. Read now.

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.