UNLSA Resources
Notice of 2021 UNLSA Annual General Meeting
Copy of the email to all current UNLSA members inviting them to attend our upcoming AGM on Thursday, 16 September 2021 via Zoom, including the proposed special resolution to amend the UNLSA Constitution.
UNLSA Constitution
Last Updated: 2019 Annual General Meeting
The UNLSA Constitution establishes the rights and responsibilities of our members, Committee, and Executive positions. It also provides the framework for General Meetings and other governance policies.
UNLSA By Laws
Last Updated: 22 August 2021
Under the Constitution, the Executive provides the By Laws of the UNLSA relating to Director level positions, elections and meeting procedures, our Code of Conduct, awards, appeals and other policies.
2021 Committee Position Guide
This guide contains details information on each of the UNLSA Committee positions, including how to nominate, and key dates.
Committee Nomination Form
Please complete the attached form and email to Gianni at admin@unlsa.com by 5pm Sunday 5th September to nominate for a position.
The Nomination form is in a Word document and may be completed digitally.
2021 Competitions Guidebook
**Updated for Semester Two**
The 2021 Competitions Guidebook is a resource aimed at supporting competitors by providing you with all you need to know about all the wonderful competitions UNLSA has to offer as well as advice from grand-finalists and judges.
2021 Client Interviewing Handbook
Having the ability to establish a rapport with your client is an essential skill for lawyers, hence an imperative skill to learn as a student. Prospective employers appreciate the value of educational competitions in developing practical legal skills, and are keen to employ well-rounded individuals.
2021 Junior Mooting Handbook
The UNLSA holds Mooting competitions to complement your legal education, increase your engagement with the Law School, and to find the best students to represent the University of Newcastle at a national level.
2021 Paper Presentation Handbook
Paper Presentation allows students to research a legal topic of their choosing,
undertake requisite research, write an essay and present their topic to a panel of judges. This competition is more suited to senior students with a passion for jurisprudence. Nevertheless, everyone is encouraged to enter.
2021 Clerkship Guide
The 2021 Graduate Guide is a crucial UNLSA publication for penultimate year students in the current job climate. This publication gives students a valuable insight into the clerkship application and recruitment process. Inside you'll find firm branding, graduate testimonials, interview tips and tricks, and plenty more!
2021 Graduate Guide
The 2021 Graduate Guide is a crucial UNLSA publication for final year students in the current job climate. This publication gives students a valuable insight into the graduate application and recruitment process. Inside you'll find firm branding, graduate testimonials, interview tips and tricks, and plenty more!
2021 Negotiation Handbook
The UNLSA holds negotiation competitions to complement your legal education, increase your engagement with Law School, and to find the best students to represent the University of Newcastle at an intervarsity level.
2021 Witness Examination Handbook
The UNLSA holds witness examination competitions to complement your legal
education, increase your engagement with the Law School, and to find the best students to represent the University of Newcastle at a national level.
2021 Senior Mooting Handbook
The UNLSA holds mooting competitions to complement your legal education, increase your engagement with the Law School, and to find the best students to represent the University of Newcastle at a national level.
2021 First Year Survival Guide
Contains all the information to need to survive your first year studying law at the University of Newcastle, updated for 2021.
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