SULS O-Week Handbook 2017 by Sydney University Law Society

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY LAW SOCIETY O-WEEK HANDBOOK 2017

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EXECUTIVE CONTACTS Rohan Barmanray president@suls.org.au

James Madden sponsorship@suls.org.au

Nina Newcombe equity@suls.org.au

Liz Sheahan education@suls.org.au

Sam Frouhar international@suls.org.au

Rhea Cai & Elaine Dong design@suls.org.au

Tiffany Wu careers@suls.org.au

Gaston Gration & Alice Yang competitions@suls.org.au

Nick Lehm sport@suls.org.au

Sally Kirk socialjustice@suls.org.au

Nicole Burger & Eric Gonzales socials@suls.org.au

Adam Torres queer@suls.org.au

Issey Ledden secretary@suls.org.au

Emily Shen publications@suls.org.au

Liv Grivas admin@suls.org.au

Longen Lan treasurer@suls.org.au

Gab Royle womens@suls.org.au

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 4 5 6 15 16

Office Hours and Key Contacts What is SULS? Welcome from the SULS President Portfolios and Subcommittees Law School Tips and Tricks Online Textbook Exchange

Upcoming Events 17 18 19

SULS First Year Crash Course SULS O-Week Party First Year LLB Law Camp

WHAT IS WHAT IS IS WHAT IS WHAT IS WHAT IS WHAT IS WHAT IS WHAT HAT SULS? SULS? SULS? SULS? SULS? SULS? ULS? ULS? ULS?

Sydney University Law Society (SULS) represents all students in the LLB, JD and postgraduate programs at Sydney Law School. As the largest and most active society at the University of Sydney, SULS aims to enrich the experience of all law students throughout their degree. As a law student you are automatically a member, and have access to the many social events, mooting competitions, volunteering opportunities and careers workshops that SULS will run throughout 2017. As well as representing student interests and hosting events, SULS also provides support services to students who may be struggling with a particular aspect of their law degree or time at university. These include help with academic advice and appeals, a financial grants scheme and a textbook loan initiative. SULS also offers dedicated support services for female identifying and queer students in the law school. SULS is dedicated to creating initiatives that provide opportunities for students to use the law as an instrument for social change. The society is committed to addressing issues such as educational disadvantage, gender inequality and racial discrimination before the law. Working for social justice, both on and off campus, is a key focus of SULS and something that all students are encouraged to engage with.

WELCOME FROM THE SULS PRESIDENT Rohan Barmanray Welcome to Sydney Law School! As you embark on your legal journey, SULS is here to ensure that you get the most out of your degree, whilst having a lot of fun along the way. This guide will present a snapshot of what SULS offers students throughout 2017. As the largest and most active society on campus, SULS hosts nearly 100 events, produces 14 publications and facilitates 10 mooting competitions. To stay in the loop, make sure you sign up to the SULS Weekly newsletter, the SULS Public Google Calendar and join your cohort’s Facebook Group. (Search for “Sydney University Law Society”) Get involved and make the most of your time at Sydney Law School. Apply for a SULS sub-committee, sign up for a moot, play sport as part of the SULS inter-faculty sport team or volunteer in one of our social justice initiatives. The society is here to support each and every student when things become challenging through education/ advice programs, careers seminars, equity grants and textbook schemes. Enjoy O-Week and meet as many new people as possible. I wish you all the best for the year ahead and for the duration of your law degree!

PORTFOLIOS PORTFOLIOS && SUBCOMMIT SUBCOMMITTEES TEES M e e t t h e 2017 SUL S Executive and f i nd o u t how you can make the m o st o f your time at law school!

Liz Sheahan

Vice President (Education) WHAT I DO: Advocate for students who are experiencing academic issues / Represent SULS on the Faculty Teaching and Curriculum Committee, the Staff Student Consultation Committee and NSW Young Lawyers / Edit the Education Guide / Organise the Textbook Exchange / Oversee PASS in the Law School / Organise study and exam technique seminars LOOK OUT FOR: ‘First Year Crash Course’ Seminar / ‘Law School Basics’ Seminar Series / SULS Online Textbook Exchange / Reserved study spaces during STUVAC / PASS sessions / Education Reports on the SULS website GET INVOLVED: Apply for the Education Guide Editorial Board / Raise any academic issues or educational concerns you have

Tiff Wu

Vice President (Careers) WHAT I DO: Work to give students the best possible start to their careers. Whether your interests lie in corporate law, at the bar, in the public sector or beyond, I want to provide you with the skills, contacts and understanding of how to get where you want to go after law school. LOOK OUT FOR: Introduction to Clerkships Presentation / Practice Groups and Skills Presentations / Clerkship Presentations / Careers Mentoring Program / Careers Guide/ Careers Networking Evening / Our SULS Parttime Jobs Board GET INVOLVED: Apply for the Careers subcommittee! Subcommittee members will assist with either clerkship presentations, the careers mentoring program or the careers guide, depending on your interests. The Careers subcommittee is an invaluable way to make industry contacts while getting hands on experience organising professional events and meeting others who are also interested in working in similar industries .

Education Guide Editorial Board The Education Guide brings together important information on degree progression, elective subjects, study and exam technique, student support services, and offshore opportunities. Editors are responsible for researching and writing the publication. Previous publication experience, InDesign/Photoshop skills are an advantage but not necessary. Looking for: 1 Editor-in-Chief 3 - 4 Editors

Careers Programs Subcommittee The SULS Careers portfolio links students with potential employers through a range of events and publications. The subcommittee needs members who are dedicated to making this happen. Looking for: 2 Mentoring program coordinators (s1&2) 4 Clerkship presentation coordinators (s1) Careers Guide Editorial Board The SULS Careers and Social Justice portfolios will continue to work together to produce the SULS Careers Guide, a comprehensive guide to law careers in a variety of sectors. It’s a big project, but extremely rewarding and provides the opportunity to work on the best law careers guide in the country. Publication experience, InDesign/ Photoshop skills are an advantage but not necessary . Looking for: 1 Editor-in-Chief 6 Editors (two of whom will assist with the organisation of the Clerkship Networking Evening and the Publicly Interested Careers Fair) 7

Sally Kirk

Longen Lan

WHAT I DO: Provide information to law students about social justice and public interest (i.e. noncorporate law) careers, volunteering and mentoring opportunities/ Co-ordinate SULS Social Justice programs and fundraising initiatives / Liaise with the Law Faculty and Vice President (Careers) to develop and promote broad career opportunities for students / Encourage and foster wide participation in social justice both within the law school and beyond.

WHAT I DO: Determine the direction of the society’s finances by weighing up each portfolio’s goals for the year ahead while ensuring a sustainable financial future. Create the budget and conduct a half-year review and re-allocate parts of the budget if appropriate and necessary. Keep records of revenue streams and expenditure throughout the year, as well as society’s capital and property.

Vice President (Social Justice)

LOOK OUT FOR: Social Justice Careers and Internships Fair / Social Justice Conference / Careers in Public Interest Law Seminars / USyd Alumni Speaker Panels. GET INVOLVED: Apply for the Social Justice & Equity Subcommittee / Volunteer for one of the portfolio’s student programs such as the Juvenile Justice Mentoring Scheme, Refugee English Tutoring program / Get on the Dissent (SULS’ Social Justice Journal) editorial team. Dissent (Social Justice) Editorial Board Dissent is SULS’ annual social justice journal, featuring academic articles written by law students on a range of topics centred on a chosen theme. Working in Dissent is hugely rewarding but does require a great deal of energy, creativity, independence and commitment. Students with design skills and/or experience are particularly encouraged to apply. Previous publication experience and InDesign/Photoshop skills are an advantage but not necessary. Looking for: 1 Editor-in-Chief 4 Editors Social Justice & Equity Joint Subcommittee See Equity Portfolio on page 13 for details. 8

Treasurer

GET INVOLVED: Attention to detail? Longterm vision? Eager to put your qualitative and quantitative skills to the test? Apply for our Treasury sub-committee! Treasury Subcommittee The Treasury Subcommittee liaises with the Treasurer, and comprises of two main responsibilities: 1. On a long term level, work on recommendations on how to optimise the Society’s financial standing throughout 2017 and in the short to medium term future, where new and creative ideas are welcome! 2. On a much more regular basis, analyse the current budget and help identify any potential issues and efficiencies that may come up throughout the year. Looking for: 1 - 2 subcommittee members

Issey Ledden

James Madden

Secretary

Sponsorship Director

WHAT I DO: Manage the law society’s information dissemination and mailing list / Coordinate the SULS weekly newsletter to ensure you know what is going on within the Law School / Organise the society’s Annual General Meeting and maintain accurate records of all society meetings / Communicate with the Law Faculty and the University of Sydney Union / Act as the point of communication for all general correspondence concerning SULS.

WHAT I DO: Liaise with SULS’ corporate partners and negotiate sponsorship arrangements to fund SULS’ operations. Manage SULS’ relationships with firms throughout the year and act as their main point of contact. Involves organising each firms presentations, materials and attendees for events, advertising, publications, and competitions.

LOOK OUT FOR: The SULS weekly newsletter / The new SULS calendar you can sign up for to keep up to date with SULS events / The SULS O-Week stall / The Secretary’s Annual Report in Hearsay to find out what we’ve been up to throughout the year.

LOOK OUT FOR: Sponsored events and materials throughout the year, including careers events, presentations, publications, competitions, socials, sporting events, and media. GET INVOLVED: I’m looking to take one person to assist me with sponsorship. If you have great time management and people skills, present well, are punctual and career minded, you’d be well suited to this role.

GET INVOLVED: Email me any questions you have about SULS regarding how to involved, and make sure you drop by the O-Week stall to register for our mailing list!

Emily Shen

Publications Officer WHAT I DO: Co-ordinate and facilitate SULS’ various online and print publications. LOOK OUT FOR: Dissent (SULS’ social justice journal), Yemaya (SULS’ gender & sexuality journal), Competitions Manual, Careers Guide, Education Guide, the Law in Society journals and the inaugural SULS hackathon. GET INVOLVED: Write for a publication or apply for the Education Guide, Careers, Dissent and Yemaya editorial teams. You’ll find information about those publications released over the coming year. 9

Gaston Gration & Alice Yang

Nicole Burger & Eric Gonzales

WHAT WE DO: Facilitate SULS’ Competitions portfolio, including internal mooting and skills competitions, and intervarsity opportunities such as the National Women’s Moot.

WHAT WE DO: By organising various social events throughout each semester, we ensure that your year is packed with fun and exciting opportunities to make new friends, relax outside the classroom and party in embarrassing costumes.

Competitions Directors

HOW YOU’LL SEE US: Competitions Introductory Seminar (Week 2: 14 March) / Introduction to Mooting workshop (Week 3: 20 March) / Skills Competitions ‘Boot Camp’ (Sat 22 April) / Participating in competitions / Your judge in an internal competition / Answering your emails GET INVOLVED: Apply for the Competitions Subcommittee / Compete in SULS internal mooting and skills competitions / Apply for intervarsity competition teams / Judge an internal competition Competitions Subcommittee SULS is able to offer such a wide range of competitions because of the generous involvement of students who contribute their time to help organise and facilitate them. Becoming a part of the Competitions subcommittee, comprised of Internal Competitions Convenors, Intervarsity Officers and Judging Coordinators, is a great way to get involved with SULS and meet dedicated people within the Competitions community. Looking for: 2 Judging coordinators (Semester 1 & 2) 1-2 Intervarsity officers (Semester 1 & 2) 2 convenors per internal competition (Semester 1)

Socials Directors

LOOK OUT FOR: First Year Law Camp / O-Week Party/ JD Welcome Drinks/ Mid-semester Cruise / Law Ball / Informals GET INVOLVED: Apply for the both the Socials and Photography subcommittees! But most importantly, make sure you come along to events, bring your friends and enjoy yourself! Socials Subcommittee Each year the Social Subcommittee works closely with the social directors to plan, organise and execute the social events SULS hosts throughout the year. It’s a great way to begin your involvement with SULS and lets you have a taste of how the society operates. We take all levels of experience - our only requirement is that you are dedicated, committed and organised! Looking for: 5 - 6 subcommittee members

Gab Royle

Women’s Officer WHAT I DO: Foster an inclusive and supportive environment for women/ Strengthen networks between female-identifying students and lawyers/ Organise events that explore and discuss gender issues LOOK OUT FOR: Intervarsity Gender and the Law conference/ Women’s mentoring program/ Yemaya (SULS journal of gender and sexuality)/ Panels and public forums/ Women’s subcommittee applications GET INVOLVED: Apply for the Women’s subcommittee and Yemaya editorial board/ Attend events and join programs/ Look out for volunteering opportunities Women’s Subcommittee Members will be advocates for women’s rights across campuses, fortifying the presence of a female-supportive network. The subcommittee will also be involved in organising the intervarsity conference, mentoring program and multiple other events throughout the year. Looking for: 8 female-identifying law students

Sam Frouhar

International Officer WHAT I DO: Provide tools and resources to help international students’ transition into a new country and education system / Serve as a liaison between the students and the law faculty regarding international issues / Highlight relevant information regarding international career opportunities and other resources. LOOK OUT FOR: Careers Workshop / Sharing is Caring INTL Dinner / USYD Intl Alumni Network / Panel Presentation (Asia) / Helpline & Increased Office Hours GET INVOLVED: Apply for the international subcommittee, send me an email, attend international social events and forums, or drop by during my office hours. International Subcommittee Subcommittee members will assist with the organisination of social events, as well as events that promote various international work opportunities available to both international and domestic students. Members will also contribute ideas to explore opportunities to expand the international porfolio.

Calida Tang

Campus Director WHAT I DO: Coordinate the Campus Subcommittee, members of which are elected by each cohort, in organising both cohort-specific and Law School wide events to promote SULS’ presence on campus. LOOK OUT FOR: Welcome Back Drinks at the start of semester and Happy Hours to get you through the other weeks. Also keep a lookout for the Trivia night and Public Forums throughout the year. GET INVOLVED: Apply for the Campus Subcommittee, or shoot me an email about any ideas you might have. Campus Subcommittee Each LLB and JD cohort votes at the beginning of the year to elect those who will represent them in the Campus Subcommittee. Members of this subcommittee work closely with the Campus Director and have two main responsibilities: to organise events and activities aimed at enriching law student life on campus and to act as a channel of communication between the SULS 2017 Executive and each year group. Anyone who is enthusiastic about getting to know more of their peers, working on events for their cohort and getting involved with SULS this year should apply for this subcommittee. Looking for: 2 campus representatives per cohort year (students from each year group to vote around Week 3/4 to select their representatives)

Nick Lehm

Sports Director WHAT I DO: Coordinate SULS’ teams for SUSF’s weekly Wednesday interfaculty sport events / Organise SULS teams for intervarsity sporting events such as our annual Rugby/Netball match against UNSW / Organise a SULS City2Surf team supporting Headspace / Administer SULS Merchandise LOOK OUT FOR: Interfaculty sports including touch football, Ultimate Frisbee, soccer, rock climbing and much more, all of which will be promoted in Facebook events. A sports gala day, promoting bonding and bangers for all. Awesome SULS merch! GET INVOLVED: All are welcome and encouraged to play interfaculty sport regardless of skill or experience, it’s all about fun! Sign up to the sports emailing list at the SULS stand during O-Week and follow the SULS Facebook page for weekly sport updates. Sport Subcommittee The sports subcommittee is made up of sports enthusiasts, willing to give up their Wednesdays to interfaculty sport and be active in encouraging others to participate. All abilities and sporting histories are welcome, no need to be an Olympic athlete! There will be regular meetings, in addition to being present at Running Club runs, interfaculty sport and intervarsity competitions. Anyone with a particular interest in merchandise is also very welcome! Looking for: 4 subcommittee members

Adam Torres

Nina Newcombe

WHAT I DO: Point of contact for supporting LGBTIQ+ students in the Law School / Networking between LGBTIQ+ legal professionals and students / Organising events and creating resources surrounding LGBTIQ+ issues to promote understanding and inclusivity

WHAT I DO: Promote and foster equality in access, opportunity and representation for all Sydney Law students / Provide information and support as a point of contact for students experiencing various forms of hardship, such as financial difficulty, discrimination or mental illness / Administer the Equity Textbook Loan Scheme and the Equity Grant Scheme / Organise activities and stimulate discussion and awareness for student wellbeing and mental health / Compass Experience Days / Co-coordinate the Social Justice & Equity Joint Subcommittee

Queer Officer

HOW YOU’LL SEE ME: The (Even Bigger) Big Gay Moot / Yemaya (SULS’ Journal of Gender and Sexuality) / Speaker Events and University-wide events including Pride Week and Radical Sex and Consent Week

Equity Officer

GET INVOLVED: Compete in, or come to watch, the Big Gay Moot / Write for Yemaya / Meet other LGBTIQ+ students and professionals by attending other events

LOOK OUT FOR: Equity Handbook, Equity Grants and Textbook Loan Scheme / Wellness and Mental Health Panel Discussions / Student Health and Wellbeing activities on campus including Equi-tea Station during Stuvac

Yemaya Editorial Subcommittee Yemaya is Sydney University Law Society’s annual interdisciplinary publication edited by students and featuring a variety of academic and artistic works related to gender issues within the law, legal profession and wider society. Yemaya editors will form part of the Women’s Subcommittee.

GET INVOLVED: Apply for the Social Justice & Equity Joint Sub-Committee to work on various programs and projects / Keep an eye out for ongoing volunteer opportunities in the SULS newsletter

People with design skills and/or experience are encouraged to apply. Previous publication experience, InDesign/Photoshop skills are an advantage but not necessary. Looking for: 1 Editor-in-Chief (co-ordinating the team of editors, calling for submissions, editing and printing the publication, and organising the publication launch) 4 Editors

Social Justice & Equity Joint Subcommittee The Social Justice and Equity Portfolios aim to foster equal access, opportunity and representation, both within and beyond the Law School. Committee members will be delegated their own organisational projects, meaning they will have autonomy over coordinating a social justice program, such as SULS’ Compass Experience Days and Education Initiatives for high school students, the SULS Social Justice Conference, Social Justice Careers Fair, Careers Mentoring Program, or Mental Health Awareness Panel. Looking for: 12 - 14 subcommittee members 13

Rhea Cai & Elaine Dong Design Directors

Marketing Director

WHAT WE DO: Make sure the SULS aesthetic is on point! We take care of the design side to all SULS publications and marketing materials.

WHAT I DO: Promote SULS events and opportunities / Organise event photography / Make posts on our social media pages / Update and build new initiatives into the SULS website / Help provide tech support to the SULS Exec

LOOK OUT FOR: Posters in the Law School / Facebook graphics and event photos / SULS Publications GET INVOLVED: Are you creative? Organised? Hoping to become more involved in SULS? Apply to join the Design sub-committee! Design Subcommittee The Design Subcommittee will be liaising closely with our Design Officers to create and advertise a variety of SULS events occurring throughout the year. If you are enthusiastic about producing and developing Facebook banners, event posters, brochures and major publications for SULS, then this is the subcom for you! Whilst experience with InDesign and Photoshop is desirable, anyone who is organised, dedicated and eager to learn about design is urged to apply. Looking for: 2 - 4 subcommittee members

Liv Grivas

LOOK OUT FOR: Our Facebook posts and events - this way you can get the deets about all the awesome opportunities and fun events we have lined up for you! / More puns and better engagement on Instagram, Twitter and Linkedin / New initiatives and opportunities on our website like the Online Textbook Exchange and Jobs Board GET INVOLVED: Join our photography subcommittee! / Suggest law events and news for us to publicise to all USyd law students / Come to our events and join our programs! Photography Subcommittee The SULS Photography Subcommittee is instrumental in documenting SULS events - from socials to careers presentations. Subcommittee members will work with members of the executive to attend, photograph and then present photos. Looking for: 8 - 10 subcommittee members

LAW SCHOOL TIPS & TRICKS Studying law is a stressful experience and it can be daunting to realise how many students there are on campus. You’ll find things easier if you establish a network of friends and colleagues, and always treat others with respect and generosity (that goes for university staff too - you never know when you might desperately need their help).

• Finding a seat in one of Sydney’s libraries can be tricky. As a backup check the study spaces on the law bridge! • Give PASS a try if you’re finding subjects challenging. They have great student facilitators that can help you get back on top of it all.

• The Reading Room in the Lawbry is an intimidating but useful place when you really need to study in complete silence just avoid it when it rains!

• Nobody ever (ever) has time for the line at Taste. Get the Beat the Q app, connect your access discount and never wait for coffee again.

• The student rental property market is not the easiest scene to navigate, and it’s important to make sure you’re aware of your rights. You can find most of them within the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW), or in simplified form at www. tenants.org.au/tenants-rights-factsheets

• Getting used to student administration can take some time. The staff at the level 3 desk in the law school are a great point of contact for any questions you might have about enrolment, assessments and any other general admin

• Almost all students need to work, either to simply pay rent or expand their CV. Just remember, unpaid employment is almost always unlawful, and you deserve to be paid for the work you perform. Get more information at: www.fairwork.gov.au/pay/ unpaid-work 15

Online

P O RT F O LI O S

S U B CO M M I T T EES

TEXTBOOK EXCHANGE In 2017, SULS is excited to launch its first ever Allen & Overy Online Textbook Exchange. The exchange website is a simple peer-to-peer marketplace for the sale and purchase of all textbooks prescribed by the LLB and JD courses offered by Sydney Law School.

http://www.suls.org.au/online-textbook-exchange

STARTING AT LAW SCHOOL, THERE’S A LOT OF INFORMATION TO TAKE IN. SULS’ First Year Crash Course will help get you up to speed.

SULS FIRST YEAR CRASH COURSE WEDNESDAY, 8 MARCH 2017 // 1-2PM // LAW LOUNGE