Sports

Sammy Kotsakis Sports Director

Whether the sports field is your second home or you haven’t touched a soccer ball since Year 10 PE, the UTS LSS’ sports portfolio has programs and initiatives appealing to all students in 2020.

Interfaculty Sport Are you ready to rumble? If team sport is more your style, you’ll be delighted to know we are increasing our presence throughout UTS Sport’s interfaculty student sport competitions in 2020. We are looking forward to entering teams of keen law students into sports such as mixed netball and futsal to represent the LSS. As always, no skill level is necessary but be sure to get in quick - we anticipate spots to fill up fast! Yoga In 2020, the LSS is excited to re-introduce yoga for students to relax, unwind and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Guided by a professional instructor, our weekly yoga sessions will be perfect for students of all fitness levels! Kickstart The Kickstart program is the LSS’ bootcamp held in UTS Sport’s elite gymnasium. Kickstart will run in weekly night sessions in semester one and is open to all UTS Law students, with absolutely no skill level necessary! It is a fantastic opportunity to meet new friends, spend time with other law students, and improve your fitness. Intervarsity Sports Day Want to get involved representing UTS Law against our cross-town competition? Look no further than the annual NSW Young Lawyers Intervarsity Sports Day. Held at Macquarie University, this event is the perfect opportunity to get involved by representing the LSS, enjoying yourself with friends, and meeting new people. Sports offered on the day include mixed touch football, netball, and soccer. In 2020, we will be defending our well-earnt title of most games won - so be sure to stay tuned to secure your spot in the winning team!

By Nick Plessas Vice President Of Education

Law Is Tough - We’re Here To Help

While the introduction to uni life can be really exciting, the adjustment to a greater workload and new schedules can be daunting. The UTS LSS Education team is here to help ease that transition into university life while also having a bit of fun and getting to meet some of your peers along the way.

Academic Support After your first tutorial, you’ll realise that uni classes are nothing like the classes you may be used to from school. Keeping up with your studies is now completely on you and that can sometimes be a difficult adjustment to make. Don’t fret - the UTS LSS Peer Mentoring Program and the Subject Tutoring database have got you covered to help tackle your academic needs. The Peer Mentoring Program consists of collaborative seminars run by previous high achievers in the introductory law subjects to make sure you get the most out of your first law subjects here at UTS. The program provides a low pressure environment to talk through the skills you’ll learn in your classes. Our experienced Peer Mentors will help you hone in those essential skills, find out how to really wow with your assessments, and let you in on the tips and tricks our mentors wish they knew in their first year. The program is a great way to ease any anxieties or uncertainties that may arise when commencing your studies and meet some of your peers along the way. Alongside Peer Mentoring, the UTS LSS also manages the Subject Tutoring database for those who are after a little bit more help with their subjects. The database facilitates students to get in contact with high achieving private tutors who are able to provide academic assistance to anyone who needs it. If you find yourself in need of extra help outside of the classroom, we encourage you to hit up one of our listed tutors to see how they can help you get the most out of your subjects.

Smile Project The UTS LSS recognises that mental wellbeing should be a central focus for all students. The Smile Project is an initiative that aims to alleviate some stress that comes with law school and promote a discussion around mental health. There are opportunities to have breakfast smoothies, puppy sessions, as well as Wellbeing packs with plenty of exciting items. Non Academic Support Despite the name, the Education portfolio isn’t all academics focused! We offer a wide range of initiatives on offer to fulfil all aspects of Uni life.

Buddy Project The Buddy Project pairs up first years (Junior Buddies) with older students (Senior Buddies) based on your degrees and interests. Buddies are encouraged to meet up regularly throughout the year to help foster the involvement of new students in the UTS community. This year marks the first year of Buddy Events, which will consist of events hosted just for members of the program to help reconnect Buddies after the midsem break. Whether you’re looking for someone to talk you through your new subjects, a familiar face around campus, or someone to show you where the best dumpling spots are, the Buddy Project has you covered.

Non Academic Support Despite the name, the Education portfolio isn’t all academics focused! We offer a wide range of initiatives on offer to fulfil all aspects of Uni life. Speaker Series The Speaker Series is an exciting series of interactive legal seminars which explore controversial issues at the forefront of the legal profession. We invite esteemed guests to lead the dialogue and facilitate the discussion. Past topics include Law on Terror, International Relations, Technology, Telecommunications and the Strain on Privacy. Publications The Law School Manual and Camp Survival Guide are only a few of the great publications that the Education team has on offer. The UTS LSS biannual law journal, The Full Bench, is comprised of articles written by peers and academics which examine the law and its role in our modern society.