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  • 2014 ACTPS Graduate Program

    In the ACT Public Service Graduate Program, you’ll be placed in a real job that has real responsibilities. It’s a big step towards a career that’s both professionally challenging and personally rewarding.

    We’re looking for graduates of all ages, who are enthusiastic, creative, flexible and possess a strong interest in our local community. We encourage applications from people with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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    2013

  • Henry Davis York Client Interviewing Competition Registrations Now Open!!

    Henry Davis York Client Interviewing Competition Registrations Now Open!

    It is highly improbable that a client will walk into your office and introduce themselves as a "tort problem" or a "criminal negligence problem". As an aspiring lawyer, it will be your job to ascertain legal issues and material facts from your clients in order to properly advise them about their legal rights and remedies.

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    2013

  • The Hugh McConnell Scholarship

    The Hugh McConnell Scholarship is an essay competition for current students of industrial relations, human, employment relations and labour law.

    It is an opportunity to gain exposure within and experience of the practitioner world of employment relations and labour law, while developing a number of strong presentation and communication skills.

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    2013

  • Registrations for Trial Advocacy NOW OPEN!

    Want to experience what it’s like to be in a trial court?

    Here’s your chance to say objection!

    Advocacy is a key legal skill for any aspiring lawyer. The Herbert Smith Freehills Trial Advocacy Competition involves a simulated criminal trial run from the opening statements through to the examination of the witnesses and the closing address. It tests quick thinking, courtroom etiquette and strategy and involves very little preparation. Through this experience you will develop effective communication skills and hone your knowledge of evidence law.

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    2013

  • Police Powers Q&A Forum

    Are you concerned with the current state of police powers? Are you aware of the recent reforms that have taken place to policing laws, such as the removal of the right to silence or the use of tasers? How do you feel that the police, as gatekeepers, respond to their duty to protect society and enforce the law?

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  • Pre-Toga Party LawSoc Drinks!

    What: Free drinks before the mid-semester Toga Party
    When: 7pm-9pm, Thursday 28 March
    Where: Club Bar (upstairs at the RoundHouse)
    Who: Law Society members (must show sticker at the door)
    Why: Cause being a Law Student is awesome!

    Meet up with everyone you have been studying hard with in the first four weeks for a well deserved break (well, a break).
    Backing up from the Launch Party on Wednesday night, this will be yet another opportunity to meet, chat, and share a drink with fellow law students from all years.

  • JD Competitions Guide

    JDs normally have a shorter time at uni than combined law degree students, so its useful to get all the information in one place to know what competitions you can get in during the degree. For help, check out the 2013 JD Competitions Guide!

  • The Connecting with Law Short Film Competition is launching again in 2013!

    To enter, students are asked to create a 2 - 5 minute film around their top tips for studying law to educate, entertain and engage other law students.
    The winners will be those judged to be the most creative, instructive and original - anything that helps other students to connect with the study of law.
    The winners will receive:
    1st prize $1500
    2nd prize $500
    3rd prize $250
    We have promotional packs of posters, postcards and DVDs of the 2012 winning films to help you promote the competition to your students.

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