Introduction

In 2021, the thirty-three member Executive Council and seven MULS representatives have been working diligently across eight portfolios to deliver the best possible opportunities and experiences for MULS members. This report will cover the operations and initiatives of each of these departments in detail below. L U C Y S H E P P A R D

President

I am immensely proud of the MULS team who have worked tirelessly and incredibly hard to run all our traditional and favourite initiatives as well as introduce new and unique events, competitions, speaker nights and publications in order to enhance the law student experience at Macquarie University. Each portfolio has focused on new ways that they can support students and develop their understanding of the legal industry.

It should come as no surprise that COVID-19 has continued to have significant impacts on MULS. As a team, we have had to manage COVID-safe protocols, move events and have multiple back-up plans in place within MULS and with the University. Despite this, I am proud of the creativity, drive and resilience of the MULS Executive team, which meant that all of our planned initiatives for Semester 1 were able to be carried out in our desired format. We will remain adaptable to the COVID-19 situation in Semester 2 and will work to hold all our initiatives in a way that promotes the health and safety of our members.

This year, as a result of the diligence and commitment of the MULS team we have continued to maintain our prominent position as the biggest student society on campus. This can be attributed to over forty years of MULS’ goodwill as well as the diligence and commitment of the MULS team, both past and present. Although 2021 has provided many challenges, we remain committed to providing our members with opportunities to expand their intellectual, social and vocational experiences. None of this would have been possible without the support of our members, corporate sponsors and the Macquarie Law School, all of whom I would like to thank for their contributions.

OUR VISION

In 2021, our vision has been to:

Ensure the smooth running of the Society and providing Executive Council Members with guidance as they perform their duties; Advance the educational experience of Macquarie Law Students by running engaging, exciting and unique initiatives across our eight portfolios; Provide opportunities for Students to enhance their practical skills as well as the ability to learn about the legal industry and about social justice issues affecting the local and global community; Facilitate and manage MULS’ return to campus in a COVID-safe manner Respond to feedback from members and the broader Macquarie Law Community

To achieve this vision, the MULS Executive Council has prioritised collaboration and innovation, in order to strengthen each of MULS’ portfolios and the general operation of the Society.

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