NAVIGATING CAMPUS

Your first time at university, whether it be Kelvin Grove or Gardens Point Campus, may feel like stepping into El Dorado. But, the next question becomes, how do I get from the City of Gold to W Block before the next tutorial starts? A good rule of thumb - at least for law school, is that most classes will be on the riverside of the campus next to the freeway overpass.

How To Easily Find Places

You could ask someone to show you where things are, or you can download the QUT App and select the ‘Campus’ tab. In this tab you can generate a map of either Gardens Point or Kelvin Grove and search a buiding name such as ‘O Block’ or facility type like ‘library’ or ‘shuttle bus’.

Tip

Take some time out of Welcome Week to take a look around campus before the semester officially starts. There are plenty of great places to eat and drink, as well as procrastinate that upcoming assignment. Should you feel the need to work off all of that Statutory Interpretation stress, there is a conveniently placed gym and swimming pool located on both campuses.

Notable Campus Spots

To find the food court, Botanic Bar or the QUT Textbook Shop at Gardens Point, simply head over to P Block (everything is beneath P Block). To find the food court, the Grove Bar, QUT Textbook shop or Post Office at Kelvin Grove, head over to C Block.

Finding The Qutls

The QUTLS is located on Level 4 of C Block, the home of QUT Law and the Law Library. Just turn right once you enter the building and you will see a window where you can talk to QUT Law Society members (when it’s open).

QUTLS location and opening hours:

• QUT Gardens Point C BLock, Level 4, Room 02 (C402)

• The QUTLS office is open during the teaching period of each semester:

Monday - Thursday 9:30am - 2pm (on break between 11:30am - 12pm)

Tuesday - Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Saturday 10:00am - 12:00pm

Finding The Law Library

To reach the Law Library, just head on up to Level 5 of C Block. On this level you will find a helpdesk, several bookable study rooms and court rooms. There is also a kitchenette with a microwave and hot water.

Level 6 of C Block is the silent level in the Law Library. There are also bookable study rooms on this floor. There are printing stations on both Level 5 and Level 6.

FINDING THE LAW FACULTY - QUT LAW

To find QUT Law on Level 4 of C Block, just head left.

Finding The Other Libraries

Gardens Point Library:

• The GP Library is located at V Block.

Kelvin Grove Library:

• The KG Library is located R Block.

Study Rooms

As mentioned before, you can book study rooms at the library. Bookings fill up fast so it’s best to get in early. Make sure you turn up on time to your booked session; if you’re not there 15 minutes after the seession start time you forfeit your booking.

Placing Holds

Mastering the holds system at the library is an easy way to make yourself feel organised. Simply search for what you’re looking for on the library website. Make sure to use filters to narrow your search, then select the item you’re looking for and click ‘place hold’. The library will even conveniently deliver the item to GP, KG or the Law

Borrowing From The Library

The loan periods from the library are very generous, so make sure you return your books and resources on time. If you leave a library book languishing in your closet for too long after its due date, you risk receiving an academic sanction (yikes).

Getting Help

If you need help with researching, referencing or locating resources, your first port of call (after trying it yourself first) is the librarians. They are research/reference/ resource wizards and are there to help you. You can visit any QUT library location to get help, or book a handy Zoom or phone consultation with a librarian.

Clerkship Program

If you’re a law student in your penultimate year, our Clerkship Programs will expose you to the fast pace of a full-service commercial law firm and show you the law in action. You’ll be working under the guidance of some of the sharpest legal minds in Australia, on challenging, complex and high-profile transactions and matters. You’ll be mentored by partners and lawyers who are leaders in their fields, in a firm where individuality is embraced and innovation actively encouraged.

Graduate Program

It’s not just about wearing a suit. There’s always a gap between theory and practice, and post-university prospects can be daunting. How do you make the leap to working in the industry?

That’s where we come in.

Once you’ve completed your studies, our national Graduate Program gives you the perfect foundation for your legal career. Our 2.5 week orientation program is designed to ensure that you’ll hit the ground running. It consists of PLT+, local training and a national orientation week in Sydney.

Our rotations will help you discover different areas and find the right fit. From day one you’ll be working on complex and sophisticated legal issues, and with our innovative learning and development approach, you’ll get the support to become the best you can be.

You’ll get…

• Three rotations of six months in our national practice groups

• mentoring from some of the best lawyers in the country

• a buddy who’ll give you the inside information

• meaningful performance feedback so you know you’re on the right track

We hire most of our Graduates from our Clerkship Programs. Occasionally, additional opportunities may arise. These opportunities will be listed on our website.

• continuing legal education programs and professional development support

• the chance to participate in our Community Connect and Pro Bono programs and really give back

• social and sporting activities, because we know it’s not all work and no play.