The Hub

[Job opportunity] Law Clerk / Junior Casual - Sciaccas Lawyers | 1 October 

An excellent opportunity for a second or third year law student to work in the area of personal injuries, workers compensation, industrial relations and superannuation law. Duties include research, preparing court documents, working with partners, filing, relief reception and administration. Find out more here. 

[Job opportunity] Barrister's Chambers Assistant - North Quarter Lane Chambers | 4 October

A law student is required to work with the barristers and support team in one of the largest and most respected commercial barristers’ chambers in Queensland with members at all levels of seniority including Queen’s Counsel, Junior Counsel and Readers. Learn more about this opportunity here. 

[Event] BEL Careers Study Group [on campus] | 5 October

The BEL Careers Study group is a space for you to set aside time to work in a collaborative environment to improve your application, practice your interview skills, expand your networks and achieve your goals. Whether you are writing your first resume or are tailoring a cover letter for your dream job the BEL Careers Study Group is for you! Register here. 

[Event] BEL Careers Study Group [virtual] | 12 October 

Are you studying remotely and want to connect with your peers? There are a range of virtual study groups available! Join break out rooms to develop your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile and interview skills. Register here. 

Employability job opportunities

• 30 September | Associateship - National Native Title Tribunal
• 30 September | Associateship - Federal Court of Australia
• 30 September | Research assistant / PA to barrister for 2022 and 2023 
• 1 October | Law Clerk / Junior Casual - Sciaccas Lawyers
• 4 October | Barrister's Chambers Assistant - North Quarter Lane Chambers
• 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

• 28 September | BEL Careers Day [on campus] 
• 28 September | Employers@BEL: Piper Alderman (Law)
• 28 September | Online Careers Fair: meet with inclusive employers
• 29 September | BEL International Student Careers Day [virtual] 
• 5 October | BEL Careers Study Group [on campus]
• 12 October | BEL Careers Study Group [virtual]
• 21 October | BEL Careers Study Group [on campus]
• 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.
 

What do employers look for in a new lawyer? (The College of Law) | 29 September

When applying for your first job or looking for your next role, you really want to put your best foot forward. To get your resume noticed, ace the interview, and land the job, you’ll want to show that you have the skills employers are seeking. Join The College of Law for this informative webinar session. Registrations are free - secure your spot now. 

UQLS & QUTLS Wellbeing Picnic [new date] | 2 October 

UQLS and QUTLS are excited to invite you to their (first ever) Wellbeing Picnic! This event is the perfect chance for UQ and QUT law students to chat and chill out in beautiful New Farm Park. Registrations are free - grab your friends and secure a spot now. 

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

In support of Prisoners' Legal Service, join the Justice and the Law team for their Annual Fundraising Gala at Birrunga Gallery and Dining. Find out more details and purchase your ticket here. 

This fortnight

28 September | Why diversity? (Queensland Law Society)

28 September | Online Careers Fair: meet with inclusive employers

29 September | What do employers look for in a new lawyer? (The College of Law)

2 October | UQLS & QUTLS Wellbeing Picnic [new date]

4 October | Chris Grier, Vice President, Legal and Governance at Abt Associates [The Witness Box]

7 October | Craft your career - Build a career that works for you

Other upcoming events

11 October | Brian Kirkup, Associate, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP [The Witness Box]

12 October | Queensland’s Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 in the 21st century (Community Legal Centres Queensland)

13 October | Mental Health Week Plenary (Queensland Law Society)

14 October | The art of keeping it simple (Queensland Law Society)

15 October | UQLS Trivia Night

25 October | Public Interest Address (LawRight)

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

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

30 October | UQLS x LeoCussen Valedictory Law Dinner

18 November | Breakfast event: CLCQ Impact Report 2021 launch

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

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 

• 3 October | National Student Safety Survey 
• 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. 

[Listen] The Fight for Ability Equality

Fulbright Australia spoke to UQ Law's Associate Professor, Disability Rights advocate and Fulbright Scholar Dr Paul Harpur about his thoughts on how the higher education sector can better support differently-abled students & staff, and his new ARC Future Fellowship that aims to address this very issue! Check it out here. 

[Listen] Law and the Future of War - Precautions in attack and coalition operations in Mosul - Lauren Sanders

In this episode, Dr Simon McKenzie talks with Dr Lauren Sanders about the practical application of one of the most interesting legal obligations of international humanitarian law: the obligation to take precautions in attack. This obligation requires attackers to take “all feasible precautions” to minimise incidental loss and harm to civilian life – but what it means in practice can be hard to understand. When is a precaution feasible? How does this obligation sit alongside the permissive character of military necessity? Listen on here... 

Other community opportunities 

• Have your say - Research Project: Help us explore human-technology relationships
• 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.
• The Law Students for Christ group meet each Wednesday from 1pm-2pm. Contact Daniel to get involved!