The 2009 HDY UNLSA Careers Guide is here
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Available below, and in hard copy from the law school, uni house and UNLSA representatives from Wednesday next week. Only 150 copies available in print. So get in early and don’t miss out.
Click here to download the Careers Guide
2009 ALSA CONFERENCE ENROLMENT CLOSING SOON
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Time to enrol for the best week of your life is closing in 9 days!
Opening and closing gala dinners, cocktail nights, state of origin, pub crawls, finals of all national comps, AGM and council meetings of ALSA council, day trips, ALEF Forums and much much much more!
If you miss out you’ll have to wait another 12 months!
Go to www.alsaconference2009.com for more information, enrolment details and costs.
Email
for more information We hope to see you there!
INDIGENOUS ISSUES AND THE LAW' SOCIAL JUSTICE FORUM
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
A must come event for anyone interested in Indigenous issues and social justice.
Expert speakers followed by a Q and A session on legal and policy perspectives on current issues impacting on Indigenous Australians.
When: Wednesday 27 May 2009, 6.00pm
Where: Mumma Dukes Cafe (Shortland Union)
Cost: Free
Finger Food and Drinks provided.
All welcome-Attendence shows you care!
UNLSA PRESENTS THE TRIAL - 'AROUND THE WORLD'
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
A night of good, old fashion law student fun and festivities before we
all bury our heads in last minute exam study!
When: Friday 29th May (Week 12
Where: King Street Hotel, King Street, Newcastle - Levels 2&3
Time: 7pm - midnight
Come dressed up as your favourite person or thing from 'Around the
World' – you could be a French maid, Texan cowboy, Hawaiian hula
dancer, Scottish Highlander, American cheerleader, Spanish Bull fighter,
German beer maid, Japanese ninja, Japanese Geisha, Cleopatra, African
witchdoctor, Swiss yodeller, ABBA, Bono, Mickey Mouse or even Anthony
Keidis himself. Or, simply wear a beret, or sombrero. The list is
endless!
The UNLSA is committed to providing fun and good value social events
for its members, so we are trying out new approaches to social events.
This time we are providing...
FREE ENTRY FOR UNLSA MEMBERS!
(this includes DJ, Food, and the special UNLSA drinks price of...
ALL DRINKS - $4 - ALL NIGHT (Spirits, beer and wine).
Entry is $5 for non-members
BUY YOUR TICKETS AT THE DOOR!
Any questions, pelase contact Sarah or Britt -
The 2009 Mallesons Stephen Jacques Careers Roadshow
Monday, 04 May 2009
The University of Newcastle Law Students’ Association would like to invite you to the 2009 Mallesons Stephen Jacques Careers Roadshow.
The Roadshow is all about informing students in their penultimate and
final years of study about what is needed to secure clerkship and graduate positions. Multiple law firms will be talking, as well as past summer clerks sharing their experiences.
When: Monday 11 May
Time: 3pm-5pm
Where: Room UNH416, University House,
Cnr King and Auckland Streets, Newcastle.
Some of the topics you will hear about include:
Life as a summer clerk
Writing a great cover letter
Creating a winning resume
Succeeding at an interview
How to be an overall successful candidate during the job application process
PLUS! The Association will provide food, drinks and a chance to interact with the firms after the presentations.
What do I have to do? Just email
to say you’ll be coming (so we can feed you) or just show up!
Click here to view the PDF from Mallesons regarding this event
ALSA National Essay Competition
Sunday, 26 April 2009
The National Essay Competition is open to all Australian law students and recent law graduates. The competition welcomes academic papers between 3000 and 12000 words on any legal issue. The best entry will win a prize of AUD$1000.
To enter, email a copy of your essay to Angus O'Brien ALSA Academic Journal Editor at
A title page should be attached to your essay and should detail - - The title of your essay - An abstract of between 150 and 200 words - An accurate word count - Your personal details (Name, University, E-Mail Address, Postal Address & Contact Phone Number)
The winner and top four entries will be published in the 2009 Australian Law Students' Association Academic Journal with the best entry receiving the cash prize. ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 30 2009
