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COMPETITIONS

The ANU LSS holds four kinds of internal competitions: mooting; negotiations; client interviews; and witness examination. Mooting

Teams of 2-3 students present written and oral submissions before a mock ‘court’ relating to a given fact scenario. Competitors are judged on the structure and clarity of their submissions, knowledge of the law, ability to answer impromptu questions, quality of their oral advocacy and the calibre of their written submissions.

Negotiations

Teams of 2 compete against other teams to negotiate the best outcome for their respective ‘clients’, using their knowledge of both a set of general facts and confidential facts. Competitors are judged on their problem-solving skills and the ability to persuasively and respectfully negotiate with the opposing team.

Client Interview

Teams of 2 ask questions in order to extract all possible facts from a ‘client’ in what resembles an initial client conference. Competitors are judged on their ability to gather facts and assist the client in making an informed decision.

Witness Examination

Individuals compete as defence and prosecution to conduct examination-in-chief and crossexaminations of witnesses. Competitors are judged on their communication and legal skills, namely their ability to object when their opposition makes a mistake.

As first years, you would be competing in the Novice Competition, which is held in Semester 2. In Semester 2 the LSS will also launch a Competitions Guide which includes tips and a competition outline. Also keep an eye on the LSS Facebook page for further details about Competitions Workshops which will be held early this semester.

External Competitions

There are also a number of external competitions held by universities across the country. These include competitions such as the Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot, Clayton Utz Intervarsity Negotiation Competition and the Baker McKenzie National Women’s Moot. More information about competitions offered in semester two will be posted throughout the year, so keep an eye on Facebook and the ANU LSS website.

INTERNATIONAL LAW SOCIETY

Email: ils@anu.edu.au Facebook: facebook.com/ ANUILS The ANU International Law Society is a student organisation that allows law students interested in international law to discover more and further their enjoyment in the area. It is the only Australian affiliate of the International Law Students’ Association.

The ILS runs a range of events throughout the year including panel discussions with academics and experts discussing topical issues and developments in international law as well as mentoring programs which match a student with lawyers or academics. In addition, the society also participates in the International Humanitarian Law moot competition and various networking and careers events which provide students with the unique opportunity to meet with lawyers practicing in the field and discover more about careers or working in international law.

If you are someone who enjoys international law and sees studying law as a potential pathway to explore beyond Australia, or wants to be a part of an exciting student society, then the ANU ILS is for you! To get involved in ILS events, competitions and opportunities, look for the at the ANU International Law Society Facebook page or email the ILS.

LAW REFORM & SOCIAL JUSTICE

ANU Law Reform and Social Justice (LR+SJ) is an opportunity to combine your values with your studies. LR+SJ activities and projects explore the complex role of law in society and how lawyers can work to promote both social change and stability.

LRSJ activities consist of student-run projects including community legal education providing legal information to high schools, prisons and community legal centres; research projects on corporate responsibility and Constitutional issues. LRSJ also runs workshops on skills such as FOI requests and submission writing as well as holding film screenings and careers panels on social justice jobs.

By joining LR+SJ you can join a project, start your own project on a topic that you’re passionate about or discover more about pertinent issues by coming along to events.

Learn more about the LRSJ on Facebook and hear about upcoming events.

Facebook: facebook.com/ ANULRSJ

LAW REVUE

Facebook: facebook.com/ ANULawRevue The ANU Law Revue is an annual student-run theatre comedy production performing in early Semester 2. This is a show that goes from current affairs to abstract legal theory, everyday student life to pop culture, legal issues to funny puns, so if any of this sounds like you, the law revue is the show for you!

Auditions are held in the early weeks of Semester 1 for all ANU students across all degrees. Whether you are a seasoned singer, musician, dancer or someone who hasn’t had much experience in theatre, ANU Law Revue has got a spot for you.

If you’re interested in this production, check out the ANU Law Revue on Youtube or message on Facebook.

HEALTH & WELLBEING

LSS Wellbeing

The ANU LSS is deeply committed to prioritising the wellbeing of all law students at the ANU. The toll that legal education and practice can take on mental health of individuals is well-established. With this in mind, the Wellbeing Director- working closely together with the President as well as other portfolios- strives to ensure and promote both mental and physical health of law students through a variety of events, resources and initiatives throughout the year.

The LSS Mental Health Week is a particularly important week that highlights the works of the Wellbeing director, which include various workshops, guest talks, yoga, meditation sessions and much more. However, they are actively involved in promoting student health and wellbeing throughout the year, so if you ever have any questions, concerns or simply want to chat with someone, we highly encourage you to contact the LSS Wellbeing Director at lsswellbeing@anu. edu.au.

Email: lsswellbeing@anu.edu.au

ANU Health

The National Health Co-op (NHC) is ANU’s on campus health service provider. The NHC operates a health and wellness clinic on levels 2 and 3 of the Health and Wellbeing Centre (Building 156) in Kambri (next to Club Lime). The NHC provides students with access to a comprehensive range of health services and walkin or appointment bulk billed medical needs. First time visitors must first complete a new patient registration provided prior to the appointment. In addition to the NHC ANU Clinic on campus, enrolled students who are NHC members are also able to access health services from any of the NHC’s clinics in the Canberra region.

Students should bring their Medicare Care and Student ID or an international health care if relevant.

Website: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/contacts/medical-services Phone: 02 6178 0455

ANU Counselling

The ANU offers a free, confidential and non-diagnostic counselling service to all current ANU students provided by the Counsellors in the Counselling Centre.

No referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan from a General Practitioner is required to attend appointments.

The ANU Counselling is currently operating remotely and is offering appointments via Zoom.

Website: www.anu.edu.au/students/health-safety-wellbeing Phone: 02 6178 0455

Access & Inclusion

Access and Inclusion (A&I) is aimed at supporting students within the ANU community whose participation in academic studies is impacted by physical and learning disabilities, mental health conditions, chronic medical conditions and short-term illnesses/conditions as well as carers, international under 18 students and elite athletes. They aim to raise awareness and understanding of disability issues amongst the broader ANU community and enable students with disability to participate fully in university life.

Access and Inclusion helps students to participate fully in their program of study, be academically successful and achieve their personal best through the development of an Education Access Plan. Students are required to register with A&I before services can be provided, this process will require verification of the disability or medical condition through the provision of appropriate documentation and discussion of student’s needs.

The office will then assess the nature and extent of the disability or medical condition and facilitate the provision of support. This may include the use of equipment, note taking support and reviews of exam and assessment. Access and Inclusion appointments are available by Zoom virtual appointment until further notice.

Website: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/contacts/access-inclusion Phone: +61 2 6125 5036

ANU Sport

ANU Sport is aimed at promoting and providing a diverse and exciting range of professionally provided, affordable sporting and physical recreation participation opportunities for all ANU students.

They are also committed to enhance your university experience by offering health, fitness and leisure activities to make your time at the ANU a lot more enjoyable, energetic and fun!

Location: 19 North Road, Acton ACT 2601 Website: https://www.anu-sport.com.au/ Phone: 02 6125 2273