UNLSA Resources
2022 Clerkship Guide
The 2022 Clerkship 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!
2022 Graduate Guide
This guide contains all the information to get you sorted for graduate job application season. The guide covers a broad range of topics, such as where to find graduate jobs (including opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students), cover letter and curriculum vitae scaffolds and tips from past UNLSA graduates.
2022 First Year Survival Guide
Contains all the information to need to survive your first year studying law at the University of Newcastle, updated for 2022.
2022 Law School Essentials Session
The Law School Essentials Session introduced the fundamental skills you will need for successful study in Law School. For those who were seeking a copy, or for those who couldn't attend the event in person, here are the powerpoint slides that were used at the event.
2022 Competitions Guidebook
The 2022 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.
2022 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.
2022 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.
2022 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.
2022 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.
UNLSA Code of Conduct
Last Updated: May 2021
The Code of Conduct is a collection of policies, procedures and guidelines which will govern the day-to-day dealings between the UNLSA and the University and broader community.
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.
2021 Committee Position Information
View videos from all the 2021 Committee discussing their positions, requirements, and what day to day life is like on the UNLSA.
2021 Committee Position Guide
This guide contains details information on each of the UNLSA Committee positions, including how to nominate, and key dates.
UNLSA By Laws
Last Updated: 18 March 2022
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.
2022 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.
2022 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.
UNLSA Constitution
Last Updated: 16 September 2021
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.
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.