My Guantanamo Diary: A seminar with Mahvish Khan...
September 19, 2008
The University of Queensland’s Faculty of Business, Economics & Law and Faculty of Social & Behavioural Sciences invites you to My Guantanamo Experience: A seminar with Mahvish Khan. 10:30 – 11:30am Friday 19 September 2008 Room ...

Tri Uni Trivia Tournament - Thursday 4 September ...
September 4, 2008
Feeling competitive after watching the Olympics? Well for the less athletically inclined, UQLS Social is giving you a chance to show your intellectual prowess! TRI UNI TRIVIA TOURNAMENT UQ, QUT and Griffith battle it out in what shall be a very f...

College of Law Presentation - PLT Information Session...
August 27, 2008
The College of Law Queensland will be holding a PLT Information Session for UQ law students in Week 6.  Join us to find out more about the Professional Program Online, full and part-time options, 2009 start dates and practical skills sessions in B...

FACULTY MOOT GRAND FINAL & DRINKS...
August 26, 2008
Come watch the grand final of the UQ Law Faculty Moot sponsored by Corrs Chambers Westgarth on Tuesday August 26, 2008. The Grand Final will be held at the Banco Court in the Queensland Supreme Courts Complex on George St. Please arrive at 6.30pm for...

Law Revue 2008 opens tomorrow!...
August 26, 2008
That's right.  The big show is barely twenty-four hours away.  The programs are almost ready, the videos are almost finished, and the stage cast is almost dead.  Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are virtually sold out, but there are still ...

UQLS AGM...
August 25, 2008
The University of Queensland Law Society (UQLS) will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 18 September, from 12noon until 4pm. The meeting will be held in building 63, room 360. The purpose of the meeting will be to report on the activi...

The McMallum Medal - Employment Law Presentation Competition...
August 20, 2008
New South Wales Young Lawyers invites you to enter an Employment Law Presentation Competition.   Open to: All Law and PLT students throughout Australia and all young lawyers throughout Australia, who were admitted to legal practice on or af...

‘How to Negotiate’ Session - Thursday 21 August at 6:30pm – 7pm...
August 19, 2008
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Negotiation Competition Sign On is NOW OPEN...
August 19, 2008
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Queenland Council for Civil Liberties - Annual General Meeting -- 24 Aug...
August 18, 2008
The Queensland Council for Civil Liberties (QCCL) is holding its AGM on the 24th of August at 12:00. This a great opportunity for students to come and see the work that the council does and meet some of the best lawyers and rights advocates in Queensl...

ALPSA Legal Philosophy Moot...
August 17, 2008
Like mooting but don't want to spend all summer in the library? Then the ALPSA Legal Philosophy Moot is for you. The Moot will be on the Case of the Speluncean Explorers, which raises the question of whether it is ever appropriate to kill another pers...

Law Revue Tickets Selling Fast!...
August 17, 2008
Tickets for the UQ Law Revue went on sale this Monday morning, and already 1/3 of the seats are gone. The show runs from next Wednesday (August 27) to Saturday (August 30), starting at 7:30pm at the Schonell Theatre. Tickets are $15 for L-Card holder...

Mallesons Halfway Dinner - Tickets on sale Monday 4 August...
August 14, 2008
If you are in second year, third year, fourth year or any other year that falls around halfway through your law degree, come along to the Mallesons Halfway Dinner! Details are as follows: Who: Anyone halfway through their law degree When...

Law Revue 2008 is less than 2 weeks away...
August 14, 2008
Everyone's favourite law-themed sketch show is back for another year! Mark it in your diaries: August 27 to 30 (Wednesday to Saturday), at the Schonell Theatre, UQ St Lucia... Tickets will be on sale outside the UQLS office from Monday, August 18: ...

Alternative Routes to the Top Launch Event...
August 12, 2008
Alternative Routes to the Top is a joint publication produced by the UQLS and Justice and the Law Society (JATL). It outlines the opportunities avaliable to law students outside the traditional law firm. For the first time in the history of the p...

Seminar on the Freehills Foundation - an insight into making a difference in the community...
August 12, 2008
You are invited to attend a seminar on the Freehills Foundation - Freehills' community and pro bono program. The seminar should give a great insight on making a difference in the community as a commercial lawyer. Our guest speaker will be Annette Bain ...

First Year Client Interview Sign Up is now Open...
August 10, 2008
Are you a first year law student? Are you sick of UQLS competitions where you have to compete with more senior student? Well then, here is a competition just for you!!

August Ratio Now Available...
August 9, 2008
Please click here to view the UQLS Ratio Newsletter for August 2008. In this issue: Competitions news The Mallesons Stephen Jaques Halfway Dinner The McCullough Robertson Law Revue The Blake Dawson Law Cup And much...

Job opportunities at Legal Aid Queensland...
August 7, 2008
A number of opportunities are currently available for employment with Legal Aid Queensland. The positions available are paralegal and administrative. Click here for more information on the roles and how to apply.

BEL Careers Seminars...
August 4, 2008
The ‘Inside’ Edge   Have you ever wanted to ask the employer exactly what they want from you throughout the recruitment process? Or, wanted the freedom to ask someone exactly what their job entails without all the bells and whistles ...

UQ Law Graduates Association Cocktail Reception with The Hon. Ian Callinan AC QC...
July 30, 2008
All Law Students are invited to join law school alumni and legal professionals at the next UQ Law Graduates Association function; an evening with the Hon. Ian Callinan AC QC, former Justice of the High Court of Australia and UQ Law Graduate. A special ...

Boston Consulting Group Scholarship Application...
July 25, 2008
The Boston Consulting Group are now accepting applications from penultimate students studying a range of disciplines (and final year students planning on doing their honours year in 2009) for their undergraduate scholarship.  The scholarship ...

UQLS Client Interviewing Sign On...
July 23, 2008
Clayton Utz Client Interviewing Competition sign on is now open. Click through for more details.

Obiter Edition 2 - Online now...
July 23, 2008
Edition 2 of Obiter 2008 is now online. Click here.

2008 FACULTY MOOT COMPETITION SIGN UP CLOSES WED JULY 30 at 5PM!...
July 20, 2008
Interested in mooting?   The Mooting Advisory Bench (MAB) is seeking expressions of interest to enter the Law Faculty Moot Competition, sponsored by Corrs Chambers Westgarth.   The Faculty Moot is an internal mooting competition that is ...

ALSA Conference Success: UQ wins National Client Interviewing Competition and UQ students elected to ALSA Executive and Committee...
July 14, 2008
The annual Australian Law Students' Association Conference for 2008 was held from 7 - 13 July in Hobart. It was a great week for UQ, with our Client Interviewing team winning the national competition. The team members, James Green and Angus O'Brien w...

UQLS Textbook Scholarship Program - Applications close Friday 4 July at 5pm!...
June 24, 2008
The UQLS is running the UQLS Textbook Scholarship Program again in Semester 2, 2008.  The scholarship entitles successful applicants to one fully funded textbook for a compulsory LAWS course.  Applications are currently being accepted and...

Calling Graduate Profile Submissions For Res Ipsa 2009...
June 22, 2008
Need a reason to procrastinate your last or penultimate or 3rd last exam block? Why not start filling out a graudate profile form for Res Ipsa 2008? After all you don't just want to be just another student number at Law School! What is Res Ipsa? Res...

LAZY SUNDAY - End of Semester Drinks!!!...
June 11, 2008
We know exam time totally sucks, but the UQLS Social team has given you a light at the end of the tunnel: End of Semester Drinks!!!  Come along for a 'Lazy Sunday' drinking session and get your party on as we celebrate the end of exams and th...

UQLS Lawn Bowls Day - Sponsored by Mallesons Stephen Jaques...
June 11, 2008
A sign up sheet is up outside the UQLS Office. Details: 3pm, Sunday 22 June West Toowong Bowls Club, 17 Bywong Street, Toowong $8 per person. Includes bowls, transport to Birdees and a BBQ at Birdees STRICTLY LIMITED TO 20 P...

QLS Careers Fair...
June 11, 2008
Legal Careers Expo FREE EVENT Monday 28th July 2008 starting at 1pm Sebel & Citigate Hotel King George Square, Brisbane. The Queensland Law Society (QLS) is holding the Legal Careers Expo on 28th July 2008. All firms seeking to recruit law ...

Law Ball Photos...
June 8, 2008
Wanna see how hot you looked at Law Ball?!  A selection of photos can be found in the UQLS Photo Galleries: http://uqls.com/gallery/ Many more photos can be found on the Shooterz website, although you will have to register to see the photos: htt...

Semester 2 Social Sport sponsored by Blake Dawson...
June 5, 2008
Social Sport Fixtures sponsored by Blake Dawson Sign-up sheets for Semester 2 are up outside the UQLS Office. Possible Sem 2 sports include: Netball, Soccer, Touch, Hockey and Waterpolo. PLEASE NOTE Only the 2 most popular sports will be ent...

Paralegal Opportunity at Minter Ellison...
June 2, 2008
Looking for a part-time paralegal job? Why not get your foot in the door with Minter Ellison. For more details about the latest paralegal vacancies at Minter Ellison head to the new UQLS Job Advertisements page under Careers. Too lazy to go that far?...

ALSA Conference 2008...
June 2, 2008
This is the last call for anyone wanting to attend the ALSA Conference this year as a General Delegate!!  The Conference will be held in Hobart from 7 - 13 July 2008.  Registration closes this week, so there is still time to sign up for a f...

Want the spend the summer studying in Geneva?...
June 2, 2008
The ANU is offering a summer program on international law in Geneva. The program is open to 5 non-ANU law students. For more details about this opportunity head to: http://law.anu.edu.au/Summer/Geneva.asp But hurry as applications close June 16,...

Law Library Opening Hours on Public Holiday...
May 25, 2008
Students should be aware that the Law Library will now be opening from 9am until 2pm on the Queen's Birthday public holiday in order to accommodate students sitting the LAWS5212/LAWS7212 exam that day.

Looking for a job? ...
May 22, 2008
Are you looking for part time legal work or a graduate position? Instead of making ad hoc postings on the main page of the UQLS website, we have decided to collate all known job vacanies into a single webpage called 'Job Advertisements' under the 'Ca...

Receptionist, Secretary or Law clerk position avaliable...
May 22, 2008
RECEPTIONIST / SECRETARY / LAW CLERK position available in small firm near the CBD.  ·         Either full time position or 2 part-time positions to job-share available.  · &n...

Kenny and Co - Information Clerk...
May 22, 2008
Do you want to gain practical experience working for a specialist law firm?  Do you have an interest in trade marks, copyright, designs and other intellectual property law matters?  Do you have a keen desire to work in the dynamic and emerg...

Education Update 2...
May 21, 2008
CLICK HERE TO READ THE SECOND EDUCATION UPDATE FOR THIS YEAR. The Update contains information about Environmental Law, Administrative Law, Exam Clashes and Assessment Feedback and MORE.

UBS Summer Internship Opportunities...
May 20, 2008
  Our firm UBS is one of the world's leading financial firms, serving a discerning international client base. Its business, global in scale, is focused on growth. As an integrated firm, UBS creates added value for clients by drawing on the com...

Witness Examination Grand Final...
May 20, 2008
The UQLS Witness Examination Grand Final sponsored by Clayton Utz will be held on Tuesday 20 May at the Supreme Court Complex on George Street at 6pm. This year the finalists are Verity Doyle and Mitch Riley.   Everyone is welcome to watch and a...

May Edition of Ratio 2008 now avaliable...
May 19, 2008
Ratio is the UQLS' monthly newsletter which provides updates on all the things happening around the Law School. A copy of the May edition of Ratio for 2008 is now posted on the noticeboard outside the UQLS office. Ratio has also been emailed to UQLS m...

BEL Faculty Alternative Careers Presentation...
May 14, 2008
The BEL Faculty is hosting an employment seminar for all Law students showcasing an 'Alternative Career Path'.  With support from Legal Aid Brisbane, Paul O'Shea and the BEL Employment Services Unit, we will be showcasing the fantastic work being ...

Remember that awesome assignment you wrote?...
May 12, 2008
Why not enter it in the UQLS Paper Presentation Competition - entries close 14 May - Click through for more information.

LAW BALL TICKETS SOLD OUT!...
May 9, 2008
We confirm that Law Ball tickets sold out at midday last Friday (9 May). This year's Law Ball tickets sold quicker than hotcakes, selling out within four days. For those of you who were quick enough to snatch yourself a ticket, then don't be late for ...

Interested in attending ALSA?!...
May 7, 2008
The Australian Law Students' Association Conference will be held in Hobart from 7-13 July 2008.  If you are interested in attending as a General Delegate, see the poster below or check out the website.

Law Revue Stage Cast...
May 7, 2008
After three weeks of auditions and many hours of painstaking deliberation, the stage cast for Law Revue 2008 has at last been finalised.  Thanks to everybody who auditioned and congratulations to the fourteen comedic dynamos who made the cut... ...

LAW BALL 2008...
May 5, 2008
Ready to party at this year's Law Ball?  Then read on... Click here for the Law Ball Poster When is the Ball? SATURDAY 17 MAY 7.00 - 11.00 PM Where is the Ball? RIVER STAGE, CITY BOTANIC GARDENS BUSES WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE AFTER PAR...

Graduate and Clerkship Opportunities Avaliable at Blake Dawson...
May 5, 2008
Blake Dawson We help you get to where you want to go We understand that where you begin your career is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. From day one, we ask what you want to do and what direction you want your career to t...

UBS Mock Trading Game at UQ...
May 3, 2008
UBS Mock Trading Game Are you passionate about financial markets? Does a career in sales, trading or research at one of the world’s leading Equities houses interest you ? The UBS Mock Trading Game is an interactive, team-based trading sim...

Interested in Overseas and Business Careers?...
May 2, 2008
By popular demand, the UQLS Careers Team has compiled a list of key overseas law firms and business advisory firms. For information about law firms in the United Kingdom, USA and Hong Kong and their recruitment deadlines, visit the UQLS Careers page a...

Ed Update # 1...
April 30, 2008
Throughout the year, the Ed Team will publish updates on happenings around the Law School. You can access the first of these updates under the downloads section of the Education page or by hitting the link above. Enjoy!

UQ Law v UQ Med ...
April 28, 2008
The Experion Cup - UQ Law take on UQ Med. The biggest Rugby battle for semester 1. Friday, May 2, 7:00pm, UQ Field 5b, St Lucia. Be there!

Extra Law Revue Auditions - April 23 and 24...
April 23, 2008
As a response to the overwhelming number of students that turned up to audition for the law revue stage cast last week, we have, in our infinite wisdom, decided to organise a few extra timeslots for auditions this Wednesday and Thursday. Thus, for the...

Brisbane Clerkship (Summer & Winter) Recruitment Drive #1 CLOSES!...
April 21, 2008
Recruitment Drive #1 for Clerkships in Brisbane Closes 21 APRIL 2008! Make sure you have your clerkship application in if you wish to be considered for both the winter and summer clerkships at the following firms: Allens Arthur Robinson ...

Don't be late for a very important date: Alice in Wonderland Law Ball!...
April 21, 2008
The results are in and despite strong competition from Safari, Alice in Wonderland has emerged victorious as the Law Ball Theme for 2008. Law Ball will be held on 17 May at the Riverstage. Tickets wil go on sale in early May, hope to see you there!...

Law Revue Auditions - April 16 and 17...
April 16, 2008
Every year, around 15 talented comedians are selected to be in the stage cast for the UQ Law Revue.  In a few months’ time, these dramatic dynamos will each be assigned parts in the 20+ sketches and song parodies that make up the live co...

Obiter Edition 1 - Online Now ...
April 11, 2008
Edition 1 of Obiter 2008 is now online. Click here

Minter Ellison Interview Skills Presentation...
April 8, 2008
Missed Minter Ellison's Interview & CV Skills Presentation? Don't despair! Click here to download the PPT presentation.

LAW BALL 2008! VOTE FOR YOUR THEME!...
April 7, 2008
UQLS LAW BALL The date and venue of this year's Law Ball has been confirmed: SATURDAY 17 MAY RIVERSTAGE, CITY BOTANIC GARDENS AFTER PARTY AT THE GPO HOTEL So lock it in your calendar now, because Law Ball 2008 is going to be THE event of the...

Research Clerks at Minter Ellison - Final Year Law Students...
April 7, 2008
Minter Ellison is one of the largest full-service law firms in the Asia Pacific region. With more than 260 partners and 900 legal staff located working throughout Australia and in Hong Kong, The People's Republic of China, Indonesia, New Zealand and&nb...

Shock loss for Students!...
April 7, 2008
The annual Staff v Student soccer match up has resulted in an epic 7-2 victory for the staff over the students. The Staff Superstars were dominant all over the park leaving the hapless students shaking their heads as the goals were piled on. Man...

April Ratio 2008 is now avaliable...
April 6, 2008
Ratio is the UQLS' monthly newsletter which provides updates on all the things happening around the Law School. A copy of the 2nd edition of Ratio for 2008 (the April edition) will be posted on the noticeboard outside the UQLS office. Ratio will be em...

Minter Ellison Resume Writing and Interview Skills Seminar...
April 6, 2008
Minter Ellison is hosting a seminar on resume writing and interview skills next Monday, 7th April.  This is an invaluable opportunity for students to gain tips on how to write resumes and conduct interviews that will assist you in gaining internsh...

UQLS PUB CRAWL - SUNDAY 6 APRIL...
March 31, 2008
TICKETS SOLD OUT!!!!!  WE TOLD YOU TO HURRY....  STILL WANT TO COME?!  IT'S NOT TOO LATE! For those of you who missed out on a ticket and are still keen to crawl along this Sunday, please join us at the RE at 3pm.  There are n...

QPILCH Employment Seminar Thrusday April 3, 2008...
March 28, 2008
QPILCH is holding a not-for-profit training session on the important topic of employment law on Thursday 3 April 2008. For more information please click here.

Staff v Student Soccer sponsored by Allens Arthur Robinson...
March 23, 2008
The Staff v Student soccer match is set to take place on Sunday 6 April from 12-1pm at UQ. Confirmed Staff Superstars include Dr Jon Crowe, Dr Nick Aroney and Dr Peter Billings. Get keen students as the Staff CAN play and are keen to show us how ...

Legal Directions 2008 is now avaliable...
March 19, 2008
UQLS' highly anticipated careers guide, Legal Directions 2008 was officially launched at the UQLS Professional Drinks on Wednesday March 19, 2008 at Vinos. Hard copies of Legal Direction 2008 are now avaliable from the UQLS office. As there is a lim...

Easter Drinks - Thursday 20 March - GPO - 7pm...
March 18, 2008
UQLS Easter Drinks 2008   When: Thursday 20 March Time: 7:00PM Where: Upstairs @ GPO, Ann Street, Fortitude Valley Entry: LCard required What: UQLS End of Term Drinks, come along and enjoy a great night on the UQLS.   If you're on Fac...

ALPSA Launch Event!!...
March 16, 2008
The Australian Legal Philosophy Students Association (ALPSA) is having its 2008 Launch Event on 18 March in the Banco Court in the Supreme Court Complex on George St. The evening involves three speeches on the topic, "Is nothing private? Privacy a...

Access Tutor Wanted - Paid Position...
March 13, 2008
Disability Services are seeking an access tutor for a student in LAWS3113, Trusts A. The role of the access tutor would be to assist a student with research for her assignment, including but not limited to finding materials in the library and doin...

The Mooting Advisory Bench 2008...
March 9, 2008
The UQLS is currently accepting applications for positions on the Mooting Advisory Bench for 2008.  Applications are due by 12 noon on Monday 17 March 2008.  Applicants should send a one page application detailing relevant mooting and judgin...

L-CARD LAUNCH!!! - THIS THURSDAY AT THE GPO...
February 26, 2008
L-CARD LAUNCH!!! Get yourselves down to the GPO this Thursday night for the L-Card launch!  As always, this huge sponsored party is guaranteed to be a top night as we launch this year's L-Card and bring on the academic year.  You don't wa...

Curious about Sketchual Experimentation? Law Revue Scriptwriting Meetings start this Wednesday...
February 25, 2008
For anyone who's comedically inclined or is otherwise desperate for a creative outlet to break the monotony of their law degree, the UQ Law Revue scriptwriting meetings are kicking things off for another year.  Meetings are held every Monday and W...

Singapore Law Review International Writing Symposium...
January 23, 2008
The Singapore Law Review is calling for undergraduate students to submit an essay on the topic “Discrimination and the Law – a Help or Hindrance?”.  The essay will be judged and finalists will be invited to present a short overvi...

UQ Law Graduates Association Mentoring Program...
January 23, 2008
The UQ Law Graduates Association and the TC Beirne School of Law conduct a mentoring program for law students to help ease the transition into the profession.  The 2008 program will open to students on 1 February.  Logon to http://www.law.uq....

Want a foot in the door at Clayton Utz?...
December 16, 2007
Clayton Utz, one of Brisbane's premier law firms has an opening for a casual technical paralegal in Legal Technology Support. For more information about this casual role and how to apply, visit  http://www.claytonutz.com/careers/ and follow t...

Res Ipsa 2007 is now online!...
November 15, 2007
Did you miss out on a hard copy of Res Ipsa 2007? Click through to access them online.

ALPSA Annual Essay Competition...
October 30, 2007
Do you still have your essay from Legal Theory? Then why not polish it up for the ALPSA Annual Essay Competition! Click through for more details

DLA Phillips Fox Paralegal Program - Brisbane 2008 ...
October 18, 2007
In place of summer or winter clerkships, DLA Phillips Fox Brisbane office offers a 12 month paralegal program (sometimes longer) for undergraduate law students. Click through for more information...

Trainee Solicitor Position Available!...
October 5, 2007
A trainee solicitor position is now available with a well established boutique CBD firm. Click through for details...

Valedictorian 2007...
October 1, 2007
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Res Ipsa Graduate Profile Submissions...
August 17, 2007
What is Res Ipsa? Res Ipsa is the Law School's annual yearbook which captures all the highlights of the uni year and contains profiles of graduating law students. Res Ipsa 2008 is planned for an October release (just before SWATVOC or the Law Dinner)....