2024 QUTLS First Years' Guide

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The QUTLS would like to sincerely thank the following people for the creation of this guide:

Laila Bowden

President

Marli Simpson

Vice-President

Ivy Smith

Director of Media and Communications

Francesca Jones

Director of Sponsorship

Layla-Jayne Smith

Publications Officer

Natalya Alexiou

Media and Communications Officer

Isabelle Nicol

Design Officer

Natalya Alexiou

Media and Communications Officer

A special thanks to the QUTLS community for contributing to this guide and to the numerous events run for QUT law students throughout the year.

RECONCILIATION

The QUT Law Society respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land upon which it works, the Turrbal and Jagera peoples, and pays its respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

We recognise the contributions that First Nations people make to society, and celebrate First Nations success The QUT Law Society is committed to inclusion, reconciliation and consultation to ensure the future of Australia is one where First Nations people are afforded equal opportunity.

The QUT Law Society demonstrates its commitment to reconciliation through numerous events and programs facilitated throughout the year.

There are many upcoming opportunities to acknowledge First Nations history, both within Meanjin, the QUT community and beyond

In 2023, the QUT Law Society welcomes commencing First Nations students, and wishes you every success in your studies.

FOREWORD

Welcome to the rollercoaster of law school! As you walk through the doors on your first day, let me extend a warm greeting on behalf of the QUT Law Society

The QUTLS is a vibrant volunteer student association that aims to enhance the social, academic and professional experiences of all students enrolled in the Faculty of Business and Law at QUT We are passionate about career development, enhancing legal skills, sharing individual creativity and ensuring QUT students experience an allencompassing law school journey. Our job is to make your university life more than just lectures and tutorials! More than that, we are students who contribute to each other’s legal futures by collectively supporting generations of graduates with well-rounded creative, adaptive and professional skills You might see us advertise vacancies for positions throughout the year, and if you do, consider joining us!

Studying law is definitely foreign to anything you ’ ve encountered in high school, so the first year can often feel like stepping into uncharted territory. Just remember, this is a time of exploration, growth, and discovery, where the foundations of your legal career are laid Very few find it easy, but all of us find it worthwhile! It is with great pleasure that we present to you the QUT Law Society's First Years’ Guide for 2024, a support guide crafted by students who are currently walking the same path as you.

Within these pages, you’ll find techniques to navigate your first year, answers to common questions about law school and resources available to you as a first year But beyond the practicalities, remember that law school is also a journey of honing your analytical skills, refining your advocacy, and developing other skills that will follow you for the rest of your career.

As you embark on this adventure, remember that you are not alone The QUT Law Society is here to support you, to guide you, and to celebrate your successes So, embrace the challenges, seize the opportunities, and dare to dream big.

On behalf of the QUT Law Society, I wish you all the best for your first year and beyond May your journey through law school be enriching, rewarding, and filled with endless possibilities.

Warm Regards,

Ivy Smith Director of Media and Communications

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS

Dearest First Years,

Welcome to QUT Law! You are about to embark on an amazing, transformative journey where you will meet incredible people, learn valuable skills, and try so many new things. Whether you are coming straight from high school, moving from a different degree, or changing your career after decades of working, you all have a valued place in our law school.

The QUTLS runs a wide range of initiatives that are mostly free for our membership. These include law competitions, career information sessions, professional networking events, mentorship, social sports teams, the law revue, social activities like our annual Law Ball, wellbeing-based events, and much, much more We also offer many discounts through our membership (the Playing Card)! Keep reading this guide to get a small glimpse into how you can get involved to get the most out of your degree

As I am now entering my final year of law, there are several things that I would like to share with you all that I wish I was told when I first started, to give you a hand in adjusting:

Get Involved ASAP!

The single most important piece of advice I can pass on is to just get involved You will meet so many people and also learn SO much more about your law degree by going to and participating in events QUTLS provides lots of opportunities for attending social events, getting involved in sports and creative pursuits, and meeting new people. There are also a plethora of other clubs and societies at QUT where you can meet new friends, try new skills, and get involved in student governance as part of their Executive teams Engaging with these societies and activities will help you grow exponentially as a person, I promise I know it can be particularly daunting if you don't know anyone going to an event, but it is so worth facing your fears. If you ever see a cool-looking QUTLS event on Facebook, and want to go but are scared, please shoot me an email and I would be more than happy to make sure you feel included!

The best way to consolidate the content taught in your units is to attend your tutorials This is because the content is put into a practical example, which you can then use as a template in preparing exam answers Sometimes, exam content can be modelled on tutorial questions, so it is vital to attend Even if you haven’t done the readings or attempted the questions independently, there is no harm in attending! Additionally, your tutors and unit coordinators put in SO much effort to provide lectures and tutorials to you - they are there to help!

Connect With People

Dont Skip Tutorials

You will hear this a lot, but in law sometimes it isn’t what you know, but who you know, and the legal industry, especially in Brisbane, is tiny! Connections are everything, and you never know who could end up where Your peers are the future of the legal industry, try to make an effort to create valuable connections now and in the future. You never know when it might be useful to call on a connection!

If you have questions about the QUTLS or just want to chat with a fellow surviving law student, you can find our friendly committee members at our office on Level 4 of C Block or can message us on our social media platforms We look forward to meeting you across the year, and wish you the best of luck for the start of your degree!!

Laila Bowden QUTLS President

WELCOME!

Hi First Years! We’re so happy to have you here! Your journey through law school is not a solitary one the QUT Law Society is here to guide you and be your helping hand.

We’ve curated this guide to assist you in unlocking your full potential here at university. The next few years may seem daunting but don’t be discouraged! You are here for a reason. Irrespective of whether you are studying to pursue a passion or you’re finding out as you go, you’re welcome here! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!

Navigating university can be difficult It can feel uneasy BUT remember… no one has it fully figured out. Everyone is in the same boat. Even as a third year, I can say that I still have no idea what I am doing! University is a learning experience so let’s embrace it and start with this guide!

Welcome aboard future legal eagles! Let’s spread our wings and soar to new heights.

Layla-Jayne Smith Publications Officer

Brand new to competitions?

We have back-to-back introductory evenings in February!

Welcome Week Semester 1

Welcome to Moot Club

WitEx Showcase

Pub Crawl

february march

Need somebuddies? We go out!

Getting Your Foot in the Door Women in Law Breakfast

First Year Moot

First-years only

april

Life After Uni Negotiation Competition

Junior Moot

Grudge Match

may

Clerkship Symposium

First Nations Breakfast

Exam Productivity Packs

Law Ball

Biggest event of the year

june

Springboard Careers Guide

The Gavel: Semester 1

Want to flex your creative muscles? Submit to the Gavel!

Workload run down

So you made it to uni. Great! Welcome to the best years of your life (or not, none of the people writing this have graduated). If you ’ re the type of person who loves learning, you ’ re in the right place! Uni is like a customised journey of your future brain. You get to choose what you learn, how much you learn, and what you get out of it. The learning curve of this comes through how you study. the pace of content in uni is fast, so it is a steep learning curve to adapt to from your high school study schedule everyone has their method, but it takes time to discover (if it takes a year, thats okay!). Here are some intro tips on uni work load, compared to what you ’ re used to:

University

Approximately 12 hours a week contact time.

Learning is divided into lectures and tutorials

Large lectures and disparate student-to-academic staff ratio. Minimal opportunities to draft or check assignments directly with tutors or lecturers However, you can talk with the Student Success Group

Highly independent and autonomus learning. You will be left to your own devices!

Lots of free time to pursue sporting, hobbies, and faculty-related extracurriculars

Freedom to choose your own classes, you’ll get to meet new people in every class.

You can wear whatever you like

High School

Approximately 35 hours a week contact time.

No difference in class structure, usually only double or single periods

Intimate classroom settings with lots of access to teacher help. Opportunity to draft work with teachers to perfect assignments. Highly guided and supported learning with teachers chasing you up for homework and assignments

Not a lot of free time to participate in extracurricular activities. Seeing the same people every day. Your whole day is planned for you, with breaks at a set time

A big emphasis on close-knit classroom environments and relationships with peers and teachers.

You have to wear a school uniform.

M E E T T H E F I R S T Y E A R O F F I

Congratulations First Years and welcome to QUT Law! My name is Emily, and I’m your First Year Officer for 2024 My role is to guide you through your first year experience and ensure your transition into law school is as smooth as possible Throughout your first year, I will be your main point of contact for the QUT Law Society (QUTLS). A little about me:

I started uni in 2021 and I’m currently in my fourth year of a double degree of Law and Justice When I started my studies, I didn’t have any friends studying the same degrees so I know how daunting it can be going to tutorials and lectures when you don’t recognise anyone I was also worried that I wouldn’t be able to get a job in the legal industry and didn’t know where to start looking. It turns out I had nothing to worry about, and I’ve got a few tips to help you out too.

Tip 1: Get involved with the QUTLS

We want to make your QUT Law experience the best it can possibly be, so we host a range of events for you across the year. Join our 2024 QUT Law First Years! Facebook group to stay up-to-date with our upcoming events. Whether you ’ re interested in learning some practical legal skills by competing in our First Year Moot or you ’ re already planning out your outfit for our annual Law Ball, we ’ ve got an event for you. We’re also looking for first year students to join our QUTLS Committee so keep an eye out for vacancies throughout the year – it’s never too early to apply

Tip 2: Start looking for legal employment & volunteer opportunities

I can’t encourage you enough to keep an eye out for entry-level legal jobs or volunteer experience. I was fortunate to start working at a law firm during my first year of uni and it’s provided me with invaluable experience and knowledge Set up job alerts and monitor our QUTLS Facebook page (we repost job advertisements) to make sure you don’t miss an opportunity If you don’t have a LinkedIn and resume, I recommend you get creating (or updating) so you ’ re ready to apply for an opportunity, should it come up.

Tip 3: Enjoy the journey and take care of yourself

You’ll be studying for the next four years (or five and a half years for double degrees) so it’s important that you acknowledge your progress along the way The last three years have already brought me so many new experiences. I’ve made new friends, changed jobs, travelled overseas, met people who’ve become my mentors and learnt so many new things. This is an exciting new chapter so welcome and appreciate all of it Challenge yourself to talk to new people and sign up for new things Most importantly, take care of yourself along the way

Congratulations again! I can’t wait to meet you all at our u pcoming events!

Feel free to reach out to me via: firstyear.officer@qutlawsociety.com

Sign up for our membership program and we’ll pair you with an experienced law student

Join our 2024 First ‘Years’ Facebook

LEGAL INDUSTRY AND PATHWAYS 1.0

Completing a law degree at university is the first of many steps to becoming a fully qualified lawyer. This section introduces you to the steps you need to take to become a practicing lawyer.

UNIVERSITYDEGREE

The first step to becoming qualified as a lawyer in Queensland is completing an LLB program that consists of a number of core subjects, often referred to as ‘black letter’ law subjects or ‘the Priestley 11’ (such as Torts, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Corporate Law). You also need to take some electives, where you can choose to follow any interests you may have in particular areas of law (e.g., Family Law) or subjects in different faculties and disciplines.

PRACTICALLEGALTRAINING(PLT)

Towards or at the end of your LLB degree, you are required to undertake a course called practical legal training, that aims to provide you with an opportunity to apply all the technical knowledge that you did over the course of your degree. Once you successfully complete your PLT, you will be ready to became admitted as a solicitor.

ADMISSION

POST-ADMISSIONEXPERIENCE(PAE)

When you begin your job search, you will see the acronym ‘PAE’ pop up from time to time It stands for post-admission experience and describes how many years’ experience you should ideally have had after you officially became admitted as a practicing solicitor. To be continually recognised as a solicitor, the Queensland Law Society requires that you clock up a minimum of 10 ‘CPD’ points a year. CPD means what it sounds like. CPD is a professional and ethical responsibility designed to keep lawyers up to date on their technical knowledge and practical skills so that they provide their clients with topnotch legal services.

Once you have completed your PLT, you will apply to become ‘admitted’ to the profession. This is a process of applying to the Supreme Court of Queensland to review your character against criteria set out in legislation. Upon a successful admission, you will be issued with what is called a ‘Solicitors Practising Certificate’. This qualifies you to practice as a solicitor To practice as a barrister, you need a barristers practicing certificate.

CONTINUINGPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT(CPD)

BECOMINGABARRISTER

Once you have completed your degree PLT and obtained a Solicitors Practising Certificate, you can embark on the following steps to become a barrister:

• Pass (3) Queensland Bar examinations

• Pass the Bar Practical Course

• Apply for a barrister’s practising certificate

• Undertake the Readership program, where you will get more practical experience for at least 12 months under the supervision of two mentors (usually more senior membres of the Bar)

LEGAL INDUSTRY AND PATHWAYS 2.0

Having a law degree does not mean that you must practice law. The skills you will acquire through undergraduate legal training (critical thinking, creative problem solving, persuasion, research, oral and written communication, time management, and people skills) can be transferred over to any and every industry.

COMMONCAREERPATHS

• Clerkships

• Graduate jobs • Associateships

ALTERNATIVEROUTES

Not everyone will receive a clerkship, and not everyone is suited to doing a clerkship. There is no need to fret if you do not feel the clerkship call or you apply to them and do not receive any offers. There is still a plethora of other career routes that will lead you to great success. The QUT Law Faculty and the QUTLS host many events throughout the year that will give you the chance to engage with professionals from every corner of the legal industry This includes top tier firms, community legal centres, the courts and government

ANINDUSTRYSNAPSHOT

• Top Tier Firms

• Mid Tier Firms

• Boutique / Specialist Firms

• Policy and Government

• In-House Legal Counsel

• Community Law Firms

• Legal Tech / Start-Ups

• Courts / Tribunals

• Academia

• Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Note - many different types of businesses will accept graduates with law degrees!

• Seek

• Indeed

• UniHub

• Goinglobal

• LinkedIn Jobs

• Jobs board via QUT

• Student Success Workshops

• Book career one-on-one appointments

• Facebook groups - for example, QUT Law Students, Fellow Surviving Law Students, and the QUT Law Society will post available jobs

CAREEREDUCATORS

Career educators can review your resume, cover letter and any responses to selection criteria on job postings before you apply for a role!

Also, keep your eye out for the QUTLS Springboard Careers Guide that will be published in June. This guide will provide more information about the various job options that are open to you

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Also check out other QUT related Facebook pages like QUT StalkerSpace 2.1, QUT Law Students, FSLS - Fellow Surviving Law Students, LLBHelpMe, QUT Faculty of Law and Justice Students (private group), and Pride in Law

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NOTETAKING TIPS

Use colour to highlight main points. This will assist you when going back through your notes

Find

what works for you. Work to your strengths!

Review notes regularly to revise and identify any gaps in your knowledge

Rewrite lecture content into your own words to ensure you understand the material

Less is more.

Keep it concise

Export lecture slides into a word document and add your notes in a different colour

UNIESSENTIALS

Humongous textbooks

Hot girl tote

Know-it-all attitude in tutorials

Daily Planner

Highlighters

Practicepapergalore

Dia(grams) are a girls best friend

Self-care Sundays

Weeklyreadings

Late nights (it’s giving night owl energy)

A gallon of caffeine

MENTAL STATE:

“Just five more minutes”

Missed Canva notifications

Unattempted readings

YOURQUTLS PLAYINGCARD

PLAYING CARD DEALS

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN ACCESS ALL THESE DEALS WITH YOUR 2024 PLAYING CARD?

9 Degrees Bouldering $18 gym entry and $16 gym entry + complimentary shoe hire for group bookings

Benga Box

Free illuminated number or an arch display.

BFT Discounted membership of $45p/wk + $99 8-week challenges at Indooroopilly.

Biome Eco Stores 10% discount at Paddington & Indooroopilly

Brisbane Market Flowers

Cloud 8 Karaoke

Elixir Coffee

Escape Manor

discount.

discount.

discount on online bean purchases

discount per person.

F45 Discounted membership of $45p/wk from Lutwyche, Strathpine, Hendra & Keperra.

Five Star Cinemas

Fridays Riverside

So many deals! See the Qpay app for further details.

discount.

Industry Beans 10% discount

Melt Brothers 10% discount.

Merlo Free upgrade to the next available coffee size at Merlo QUT GP

Milky Lane

So many deals! See the Qpay app for further details. Nodo

Pancake Manor

Pinot & Picasso

Prohibition Nightclub

San Churro

Studio Pilates

discount.

discount

discount at their Fortitude Valley location.

So many deals! See the Qpay app for further details.

So many deals! See the Qpay app for further details

discount at South Bank & Toowong.

off 10 25 or 50 class packs and 6 classes for $60 at Toowong & West End.

Subway Free cookie with any purchase

The Caxton $8.5 basic spirits & schooners + 20% off food.

Tomcat

basics before 10pm.

WORDSEARCH

aglc cases contracts merlo

barnights community criminal textbook

caffeine constitutional lawbrary torts

Time for a brain break!

STUDYPLANNER

To Do

Colour Code

Learning Content

Tutorial Prep

Extension Research

Assignment Prep

Revision

Passion Projects

Other

Timetable

YOUR GROWTH. OUR AMBITION.

Ready to shape the future?

We're Herbert Smith Freehills, one of the world's leading international law firms. Join us and you'll be at the centre of high-profile cases, high impact deals and you'll grow from new experiences every day.

About us

With over 24 offices spanning Asia, Europe, Australasia, and the Middle East, careers at Herbert Smith Freehills offer our graduates the opportunity to experience being part of a truly global law firm Working with some of the most significant organisations in the world, opportunities to have social impact, and learning from our world-class team every day will enable you to create solid foundations on which to build your career in law

We’re proud to say that we put people first Our firm is built on a diverse culture, reflective of the societies in which we live and work That’s why inclusivity is key to our success

At Herbert Smith Freehills, you’ll be valued for what makes you different and accepted for who you are We recognise the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation, collaboration and business outcomes

So, whether it’s working on the latest advancements in digital law, taking part in some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions around, or helping people through our extensive pro bono work – you’ll develop the skills to solve the most complex challenges in thoughtful and innovative ways.

We welcome different

Great lawyers are both curious and creative We encourage you to challenge assumptions and open yourself up to new ideas So, what exactly are we looking for?

There’s no single path to becoming an exceptional commercial lawyer We look beyond your academic record and your technical aptitude We’re focussed on finding people who have the curiosity to explore all the angles and the empathy to place themselves in their client’s shoes

In line with our 10 Actions for Change we are proud to use the Rare Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) The CRS allows us to understand each applicant’s achievements in the context that they have been gained We understand that not every candidate’s achievements look the same on paper – and we want to recruit the best people, from every background

Clerkship program

We select many of our graduates through our vacation clerkships During this immersive experience, you’ll receive hands-on practical experience, as you work on some of the diverse challenges facing the team you’re collaborating with

You will gain a deeper understanding of life at the firm and what your future could look like if you join us Some key features include the opportunity to:

• Sit within a specific team, delivering real work for key clients

• Before you join, submit a preference for a team to tailor your experience

• Navigate the first step of your career with partner and graduate mentoring support

• Attend workshops and presentations covering all our practice areas

• Contribute to our pro bono practice

• Work with cutting edge technology through our innovation projects

Joining us

We offer a range of summer and winter clerkships across our Australian offices. If you have queries about graduate or vacation clerk positions, please visit our website: careers herbertsmithfreehills com/au/grads/ vacation-clerkships or contact one of our graduate recruitment consultants.

Key Dates & Deadlines

• Networking opportunities to meet people across the firm BRISBANE Positions Clerkship programs Applications for all 2023/24 programs open Applications for all 2023/24 programs close Offers made

Please note: An application should only be submitted to the office where you intend to start your career as a graduate Multiple applications will not be considered

Jess Stallman

Graduate Recruitment Consultant/HR Adviser

GraduatesBrisbane@hsf com

THEMENTAL HEALTHCHAT

You may or may not have heard of the term ‘imposter syndrome’ before. I definitely hadn’t when starting law school. Unfortunately, it’s best to learn about it now, as it is very common in law students.

Imposter syndrome is in the title: it’s the feeling that your accomplishments are ‘flukes’, that you are undeserving of being here, and that you don’t have what it takes. Everyone displays their best selves, but they might not be sharing their insecurities. Therefore, it’s easy to feel alone in these emotions. I promise you that this is very common!

Particularly for minority students, the lack of adequate representation in their student body or law school faculty can create even more unease and pressure

So here are some tips on battling imposter syndrome. There are also numerous counselling and medical services available on campus if you start to feel like your mental health is declining.

Celebrate your wins

Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Tips for Dealing with IMPOSTER SYNDROME

Focus on progress over perfection

Recognise that everyone started somewhere

SELFCARE ESSENTIALS

Be Kind to Your Mind

OUTLINE OF YOUR FIRST YEAR

BACKGROUND

A career in the law industry is becoming increasingly competitive, but also more diverse than ever It’s important that law students are prepared to meet the demands of the law in 2024 and beyond. Just like the industry, the law degree at QUT is constantly changing and updating to meet these new pressures As you progress through your law degree, you will take a variety of subjects that will qualify you to enter the workorce

QUT-SPECIFIC CORE UNITS

QUT also has their own mandatory units. These are ones that the Law School believes are highly important to becoming a wellrounded lawyer. You will take a few of these subjects in first year. They include:

Introduction to Law

Statutory Interpretation

Contemporary Law and Justice

As part of your law degree, you will have a mix of core units and elective units There are 11 core units known as the ‘Priestly 11’. In Australia, the completion of these units is mandatory to become a professional in the legal industry. These subjects are:

Administrative Law

Constitutional Law

Civil Procedure

Contract Law

Corporations Law

Equity and Trusts

Evidence

Professional Conduct

Property (both real and personal)

Torts

THE PRIESTLY 11 CREDIT POINTS

A certain number of points are allocated to each subject at university. This credit system is standard across every single degree offered at QUT. Almost all QUT Law subjects are worth 12 credit points, or CP for short. This is the university’s way of measuring how far through your degree you are, and it assists them in making sure you have met all course requirements so you can graduate at the end.

DEVIATING FROM THE RECOMMENDED COURSE STRUCTURE

The key word is ‘recommended’ not ‘mandatory’. Tertiary education is different because it is so flexible We are all adults on different life paths and QUT Law reflects that fact.

There are various reasons you might be unable to follow the course structure which may include exchange, failing a unit, taking a break from study for a semester or two, or changing from full-time to part-time study Any of these won’t prevent you from graduating, you might just end up at university longer than suggested.

PREREQUISITES

Almost all subjects beyond first year will have prerequisites, meaning you must have passed a certain unit in the past to be able to undertake another unit. This becomes a problem when you haven’t completed a certain prerequisite unit/s and can find yourself locked out of classes and unable to progress further.

Another important thing to note is that unit coordinators will often try to organise assessment and exam timetables so they are more advantageous for students who are following the course structure, this will help you avoid having two exams in one day!

ELECTIVES

Elective subjects give you the chance to explore areas of law that you might be interested in practicing in later. Electives are broken down into three groups depending on what stage of your degree you are at. These categories are introductory, general, and advanced. The introductory law electives are outlined to get you thinking about what you might like to do

A good tip with electives is to keep an open mind about the subjects you want to take Due to demand, available teaching staff, and timetabling restraints, not every elective is offered every year. Therefore, if you see a subject you are keen on completing and it fits within your course structure, do it! You don’t know when it will be offered next. Also, if you are unsure if which elective to pick, ask friends or Facebook groups such as Fellow Surviving Law Students fir advice on the subject content and assessment.

You do not have to choose Law-related electives! If you want to study subjects in different disciplines you can choose from a list of university-wide subjects. You can also save up your elective credit points to use on global exchanges throughout your degree.

ABOUT THE QUTLS

The QUT Law Society Inc. (QUTLS) is the peak representative body of law students at QUT. It seeks to holistically enhance the social, academic, and professional experiences of all students enrolled in The Faculty of Law at QUT.

The QUTLS represents over 2500 students across undergraduate, graduate, professional and masters level degrees We are proud to be the largest faculty society in Australia

We provide various services to students through social, educational and professional events, allowing students to connect and network with their peers and the broader legal community We also produce publications such as Springboard (the annual careers guide), The Gavel (the biannual magazine) and the First Year Guide to assist students in their transition to tertiary education and professional practice Keeping law students of all backgrounds connected and engaged is the cornerstone of the QUTLS.

The QUTLS is structured in three tiers. The top is the Management Committee, which consists of the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer The second is the Executive Committee, which consists of the Directors of all the portfolios, which you will see below. The third tier is the sub-committee, which is made up of various officers in each portfolio.

Laila Bowden President

Marli Simpson Vice-President

Lachlan Berlin Secretary

MEET THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Directors are the leaders for their respective portfolios If you have a question specific to any of these areas of the QUTLS, please use the appropriate email address below!

DIRECTOR OF CREATIVITY Tom Cockburn

DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, CULTURE AND WELLBEING

Zac Frost

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Arash Asgari

DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL COMPETITIONS

DIRECTOR OF EVENTS Harrison Megom

DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL COMPETITIONS Shannen Gerard

DIRECTOR OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS

Ivy Smith

DIRECTOR OF MOOT CLUB Edward Walsh

DIRECTOR OF SPORT AND HEALTH

DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP Francesca Jones

director creativity@qutlawsociety com

director dcw@qutlawsociety com

director education@qutlawsociety com

director externalcompetitions@qutlawsociety com

director.events@qutlawsociety.com

director internalcompetitions@qutlawsociety com

director.mediacommunications@qutlawsociety.com

director mootclub@qutlawsociety com

director.sporthealth@qutlawsociety.com

director sponsorship@qutlawsociety com