Welcome to the JCU Law Students' Society for Semester 1, 2009!
Recent News
GIVING YOU THE ADVANTAGE: College of Law Queensland
Wednesday
13 May 2009, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Townsville:
Room DA009-001
Cairns:
Room A4.105 (by
videoconference)
The College of Law
Queensland will be visiting James Cook University this semester to
talk to law
students. Join the on-campus
presentation to find out more
about:
·Practical Legal Training through our
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
including
LOCAL OPTIONS for onsites in Townsville
·Programmed
and Supplementary Training for Trainees
·Admission
requirements in Queensland
·2009 start dates
which run throughout the year
·How you can
get access to a range of online legal resources and full
student
membership of the QLS
·FEE-HELP student
loans
Students from all years
are welcome to attend and light catering will be provided.
For
more information visit www.collaw.edu.au
ATTENTION STUDENTS- Travel opportunity - QLSA Moot
Queensland Law Society has generously provided us with funding to send a delegated to compete in the Queensland Law Students' Association mooting competition this year at the Gold Coast on 17-18 May. The funding will cover travel and accommodation expenses. Those interested please contact us ASAP at president [@] jculss.com (don't forget to remove the brackets around '@' though)
ANU Legal Workshop
The ANU Legal Workshop is the oldest and largest university based provider of Practical Legal Training. Students can complete the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in a minimum of 18 weeks (maximum of 3 years) and gain direct admission in NSW, Qld, Vic, NT and ACT with reciprocal admission in all other jurisdictions. Students need to attend a 5 day Skills Intensive to start the program, and can choose to attend this in Brisbane, Townsville, Sydney, Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne or Geelong. There is no requirement for any further attendance, the rest of the course and all assessment is conducted online or by phone. Fees are competitive and Fee Help is available. Detailed information is available on Legal Workshop's website at: http://law.anu.edu.au/
General Meeting Semester 1 2009
The next general meeting will be held: TBA
All students are welcome to attend.
Mooting Club first meeting of the year!
All students are welcome! The first meeting will take place on Saturday 21 February at 1pm! We'll meet at uni library steps and then move upstairs to group discussion rooms. New students will be introduced to the art of mooting and those willing will have a go at it!
Annual General Meeting
The JCULSS AGM was held at 4 p.m. on Friday, October 31st in the moot court room. Elections for the Executive Positions for 2009 were conducted. Congratulations to the new Executive elect.
2008 Annual Law Ball
Thank you to everyone who came out to the 2008 Law Ball for helping to make it such a success. A special thank you to our dedicated social convenors Ann and Deanna for all the personal sacrifices they made in creating such a great night!
IF YOU MISSED OUT...
Then there is always next year!! Keep an eye on our website for all the latest information from your Law Students' Society!
Emailing List Subscriptions
To subscribe/unsubscribe from our mailing list, or to view past emails, please visit:https://www.jcu.edu.au/mailman
Executive 2009
JCULSS Executive Members are able to represent your interests and assist you. Should you have any queries, please visit our Contacts page to get in touch with the relevant Executive.
Lawyers on the Lawn
Details coming soon
Mature Age Students Social Gathering
An open invitation for all mature age students (including partners and family) to get together this Saturday 21st March. The location is Rossiter's Park at 1pm. There are council BBQ facilities available for people to bring their own food and drinks.
The idea is for the mature age students to get to meet one another.
For more details please contact : Kelvin Boyd (Mature Age Rep) matureage_rep@jculss.com
Did you know the Queensland Law Society Offers Free Student Memberships?
The Queensland Law Society (QLS) is the peak professional body for the state's legal practitioners. Membership forms can be obtained by clicking here, or by visiting their website at: www.qls.com.au
College of Law Queensland
The College of Law Queensland has generously sponsored the JCULSS in 2007 and 2008. The College offers practical legal training for law graduates. The Professional Program Online gives you the advantage of direct admission in Queensland, full and part-time options, up to seven start dates during the year and onsite skills sessions in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth and London.
For those completing Traineeships, The College also offers the Trainee Admission Program which provides the mandatory 90 hours of Programmed Training, and Supplementary Training if required, to help you satisfy Queensland admission requirements.
In 2008, the College will offer JCU law graduates LOCAL OPTIONS with the opportunity to undertake onsite skill sessions or workshops in Townsville instead of having to travel to Brisbane (subject to demand).
For more information about these Programs visit www.collaw.edu.au – Queensland Stream or contact Student Services on Ph: 1300 856 111 or email enrolments@collaw.edu.au
Useful Information:
Townsville Community Legal Service
Provides legal advice and refers clients to private solicitors, and undertakes some casework. Student Membership is $3. For more information please phone
Lawyers Weekly
At www.lawyersweekly.com.au you are able to sign up for a useful e newsletter. Have a look at their section on “Law School Blogs”.
If there is any information you would like to see available on this website, please contact us at it@jculss.com