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Your guide to navigating life as a UNSW Law student

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

EDITORS

Emily Calbert

Darcy van der Zalm

Emilie Hughes

Joel Macbeth

Lara Aizenstros

Michael Summers

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Amrita Chalal

Anna Pallister

Antara Labiba

Audrey Varghese

Bhavik Aggarwal

Bianca Vernier

Bouchra Chehimy

Brisa Pamungkas

Bronwyn Dyer

Daniel Phung

Ella Davidson

Emma Chiew

Gerald Kuo

Gloria Li

Issac Chan

Ishani Gangopadhyay

Jamie Chew

Jessica Lim

Jessica Sharon

Joseph Bellia

Ka Ho Man

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Kyla Rivera

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EDITORS'NOTE

Welcome to UNSW Law

It is our absolute pleasure to be able to bring you the Lawikipedia Guide this year.

Firstly, we want to congratulate you on making it to UNSW Law and for all your achievements to date! You may have an idea of what law school is and it may even seem scary, especially as for some of you this might be your first year at university or at UNSW. In the first few weeks, you might find yourself a little lost or uncertain as you figure your way around.

To help you navigate this period of change, we are proud to present you with the Lawkipedia - a guide designed to give you some insight into what law school is like and what opportunities are on offer to enhance your time at university with the UNSW Law Society

This is such an exciting time in your life and the main piece of advice that we all want to give you is to not be afraid. Step out of your comfort zone! Try new things! The university experience is all about trying new things which will allow you to challenge yourself and grow the most

UNSW Law is a safe and supporting community of students and staff, one that we are extremely proud to be a part of We encourage you to get involved and immerse yourself in this experience Enjoy your time here as much as you can, as in no time you will find yourself out in the real world as a lawyer!

All the best,

Dean's Welcome

Startingyourlawdegreeisanintenseandexcitingexperience–requiringyoutogetto gripswiththelanguageandstructuresofthelaw,deepenyourskillsinoralandwritten communication through the interactive classes that are the cornerstone of the Faculty’sprograms,andtostayontopofthesubstantialpre-classreadingandrevision that is a law student’s lot in life! And there’s a range of other new experiences and challengesthatjustcomewithbeingauniversitystudent.

Sometimes,therealityoflegalstudychallengespreconceivedideasyoumayhavehad aboutwhattoexpect Don’tbedeterredshouldthisbethecase–inevitably,thingsare abitdifferentinpracticethantheyseemedwhenconsideredintheabstract.Thekeyis to be open to what comes your way and to reach out to your fellow students and teachers.Lawisadynamicsubjectandunderstandingisdrivenbyinformeddiscussion anddebate

InpublishingLawkipedia,theLawSocietyoffersgreatassistancetothosecommencing thestudyoflawatUNSW.Thecoursereviewscontainedinthisguideofferreassurance to those who might be feeling daunted by the workload or unsure about the subject matter.Moregenerally,Lawkipediaoffersawealthofgoodadvice,tipsandsupportfor students as they navigate uni processes, transport routes, and everything else in the daytodayexistenceofaUNSWlawstudent

The Faculty of Law & Justice is very appreciative and proud of the major contribution thattheLawSocietymakestoourstudents’experience.Lawkipediaisagreatexample ofthis–andIampleasedtoendorsethecontentsofthisguidetoyouasyouembark onstudytowardyourdegree.Itisaterrificresource!

ProfessorAndrewLynch-DeanofLaw&Justice

Presidents' Welcome

Congratulations and welcome to UNSW Law! You should be very proud of all your hard work and efforts that got you here As the 2023 UNSW Law Society Presidents, we warmly welcome youtoLawSchool.Wehopetomakethisjourneyenrichingandjoyousforyou.

The UNSW Law Society is the representative student body for UNSW Law Students We offer a wide range of programs and initiatives to help students create long-lasting friendships, developtheiracademicandprofessionalskillsandexplorecareeropportunities TheUNSWLaw Society prides itself on providing a diverse range of initiatives to suit the diverse needs and passions of our members. We encourage you to find what opportunities are right for you and embracethemwithopenarmsasyoustartthisexcitingnewchapter.

To become part of this community, make sure you sign-up to become a UNSW Law Society member. To stay up to date with the events offered, visit our website to follow UNSW Law Society on our social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn We also encourageyoutojoinourstudent-runUNSWLawDiscussionForumonFacebook.

Interestedingettingmoreinvolved?

You can start by signing up to our LawPLUS peer mentoring program, where you will be assignedtoagroupledbyolderstudentstosupportyouthroughyourfirsttermatUNSWLaw. Apply to become a Wellbeing Warrior so you can organise and attend fun UNSW Law Society wellbeing events Be sure to attend the Introduction to Law School Panel to hear some helpful tips about Law School and of course don't forget to check out our 2023 Law Camp Facebook Pagetopurchaseticketstolawcamp

WewishyouallthebestinyourUNSWLawSchooljourney,andwehopethatUNSWLawSociety canplayanimportantroleinyourtimehere Welookforwardtoseeingyouaroundcampus Be suretosayhi!

Allthebest!

ARRIVINGASAHIGH SCHOOLSTUDENT

The transition from high school to law school can be challenging as it involves a significant increase in the level of academic rigour and responsibility. Law school requires a great deal of reading, writing, and criticalthinking.Keepingupwithreadingsisdefinitelyachallenge!Itcan be a big adjustment, but I found that becoming involved with societies andgoingtoLawCampmadethetransitioneasierandmoreenjoyable!

Law school may seem daunting when you start, whether that’s not knowing others or the expectations of the degree. I reaped the greatest rewards by actively participating in events hosted by LawSoc and being involved. Whether that’s law camp (which I highly recommend), competitions, or other events, these are awesome opportunities to ease the nerves and meet people who will make the university experience an evenbetterone.Also,usethestudyskillsthatyoulearntinhighschoolto your advantage and see what works for you, do not be afraid to try differentthingsacademically!Takeeachweekordayasitcomesandtry tomakethemostoutoftheresourcesandpeopleavailablearoundyou.

ARRIVINGASA TRANSFERSTUDENT

As a law student who entered their degree via the IPT program, I initially suffered a huge case of imposter syndrome thinking that I was not as academicallydrivenorintelligentasmypeerswhoenteredthroughtheir ATAR alone. Being accustomed to independent online learning and prerecordedlecturesprovidedbyotherfacultiesduetothepandemic,Ihad lots of doubts about my ability to stay on track with the courses and remainontopofallmystudies.However,UNSWLawandJusticeprovides a great learning environment for all law students by building its foundation off in-person, interactive lectures; Where students are encouragedtoparticipateindiscussionsandaskquestions.Furthermore, by making it a requirement for all UNSW law students to study a double degree,IbelievethatthecohortswithinUNSWlawareabletoconsistently bring diverse and nuanced perspectives to seemingly fixed and traditional concepts. Along with the reasons discussed above, the LawPLUS mentoring program created by LawSoc made my first year in UNSW Law and Justice remarkable and my transition into my double degree seamless. I believe that the extra year at University should be regarded as an asset rather than something that a transfer student should be insecure about, the amount of university experience and soft academicskillsthatyouhaveaccruedwillgiveyouaheadstart.

ARRIVINGASAN INTERNATIONALSTUDENT

“A new transition is always daunting for me, especially when there are additionalculturalbarrierswithoutfriendsandfamily.Theeasiestwayto break cultural barriers is to make some friends. It is difficult to make friendsinclassesbecauseweonlyseeeachotheronceortwiceaweek.I joinedafewclubsandactivitiesanditturnedouttobemybestdecision! Iwasabletohaveaclosegroupofpeoplewhohavethesameinterests asme.Forinstance,Ijoinedlawrevueasatechmember.Itwasaunique andmemorableexperienceandoneofmybestexperiencesinUNSW.We were in charge of drawing, building props and arranging how props are placed. The most satisfying moment is seeing how well the shows run andsingingtogetherafterashowpracticeends.”

GloriaLi-ThirdYear,Commerce/Law

Areyouaninternationalstudentlookingtomakesomefriends?Ifso,look no further than the International Connect program, where domestic and internationalstudentscanhavefuntogether.Youwillbeinagroupof3-4 students of different cultural backgrounds and ethnicities. From simple icebreakers to picnic hangouts, we will organise a total of 3 formal meetings throughout the year (19th Feb, 9th July, 28th Sept) along with manymoreactivitiesorganisedbyeachteamleader.Westrivetobridge thegapbetweenthetwocommunitiessothateveryonecanfindasense ofbelongingoncampus.

ARRIVINGASA REGIONALSTUDENT

Moving to Sydney from a rural area can seem to be an experience as overwhelminganddauntingasitisexciting.Youstepintoanenvironmentthat is fast paced, competitive and very busy. While this can be scary at first, opportunities to grow and develop, both personally and professionally, are abundant Try your best to get involved, so you can make the most of what is on offer, create valuable friendships and start to build a new home here And don’tforget,youdeservetobehere,sobackyourselfandthetransitionwillbe unreal!

EmilieHughes-FourthYear,Economics/Law

ARRIVINGASAJURIS DOCTORSTUDENT

A fantastic opportunity to get involved with coming into UNSW Law as a JD student is the JD/PG Mentoring Program, which aims to help new JD /PG students with their transition into law school. Typically for those who have not takenanylawcoursespriortotheirpostgraduatestudies,theprogramoffersa wide range of assistance to them in terms of building connections as well as academicboost Theprogramrunsinbothterm1andterm3andwelcomesall newJD/PGstudentstoparticipate

EXCELLING ATLAW SCHOOL

LawSchoolHacks

SURVIVINGUNIVERSITY

Join Facebook discussion groups that list second hand textbooks to save money (UNSW Textbook Exchange, UNSW LawTextbookExchange)

UseGoogleCalendarandcolourcoordinateyourclassesso youcaneasilyoutlayyourterm’sdeadlines

Look out for any notices or helpful resources in the stands andnoticeboardsontheGroundflooroftheLawBuilding

JoinLawPlusPeerMentoringtogetthebesthelpduringFirst Year,andtomakemanyotherfriends

JoinUNiDAYSandStudentBeansfordiscountsonarangeof generalstoresandserviceswhileyouareatUni

Sign up to Student Vip if you need to connect with a Tutor, buysomenotesorasecond-handtextbook

Download the Lost on Campus app to help navigate UNSW Campus

STUDY

To set yourself up for success, try and complete your readingsaweekaheadoftime,byusingthereadingguides uploadedtoMoodleduringOWeekoftheterm

Make annotations or summary notes as you do your readings to ensure that you are not simply passively reading the text. Summarise the content into your own wordsandlinkittotheoverarchingthemesofthecourse. Use the Pomodoro study method - 20 minutes study, 5 minutebreak.Itisscientificallyproventoboostproductivity, and maintain a balance without burning out - Perfect for longdaysofstudy

Understand AGLC 4th Edition referencing before you start yourassignment,asitcancauselotsofunnecessarystress close to deadlines. Reach out to your lecturer or a friend fromanolderyearforhelp

Using transparent sticky notes is the easiest way to annotate your law textbooks without diminishing their resalevalue,ordamagingthebookforfutureuse

Draw out flowcharts rather than using typed out notes to study for exams, especially if the course is element-heavy andcomplex

Attend the LawSoc workshops that are designed to helpAcademicSkillsworkshop,finalexamworkshops,andmore Book a study space in the Law Library to ensure you get a spot,orevenbookaroomintheMainLibrarytoconcentrate on your study, or get together with some friends for group study

Be flexible and give yourself some time in your first year to experiment and figure out what study methods work best foryou.

LawSchoolHacks

STAYINGHEALTHY

UsingtheLawLibraryKitchenarea

There are Zip taps with cold filtered water available to help you stay hydratedforlongstudydays

Keep some herbal tea bags in your bag for when you are feeling a bit stressed-ThereisaboilingwaterZiptap

Meal prep your lunches and healthy snacks in containers to save time and avoid rushing out the door without proper nutrition. You can heat theseupinthemicrowaves

Makingthemostofyoursurroundings

If you find you get distracted studying from home, or would just like to enjoytheCampusafterCOVIDlockdowns,plantobeonCampusallday Catch some rays by going for a walk around the Village Green oval, or testyourfitnessbywalkingtoUpperCampusforaCafestop

TakeaquickbreakonthenewhammocksatAlumniPark

SweatitoutwiththenewoutdoorgymatAlumniPark,orcheckoutthe UNSWGymfortheirstudentpricesandfitnessclasses

AnotherparktogoforastrollorrideyourbikenearbyisCentennialPark Buildyourmorningroutinebystartingyourdayatabeachnearby

Coogee-3kmaway(10minutes)

Clovelly-3.5kmaway(10minutes)

Maroubra-3.5kmaway(10minutes)

Bronte-3.8kmaway(12minutes)

Bondi-5kmaway(15minutes)

Heads up for popular walks including the Bondi-Bronte beachside alkingtrack

LawSchoolHacks ADVICEFORFIRSTYEARS

The Law Society offers so many extra-curricular activities to take part in. Especially during your first year, where everyone is at the same beginner's level, having a go at everything is a great idea. Once you start hitting later years, you are not able to enter the beginner division and hence may have difficulty picking up the required skills. With the first-year workload,thereisnoreasonnottotryasmuchasyou can–youmightsurpriseyourself!

A piece of advice I wish I knew entering law school is that making friends during O-week and within my lecture classes is really important as it helps with easing into uni-life and comes with perks such as making study groups. Another bit of advice is never feel intimidated by others or the workload, University startsoffscarybutovertimeyou’llfindyourplacewith friendsandstudymethodsthatworkforyou!

To be intentional about the friendships you make! Your law school friends are going to be someofyourclosestpeersduringuni,asyou'll undoubtedly go through a lot with them. It's really important to establish genuine friendships with people you want to surround yourself with, rather than only focussing on making connections or social networking with thosethatcanbeofsomeadvantagetoyouor yourstudies.It'seasytogetcaughtupintrying to make connections that only benefit your career, but your university friends should be people who support you and vice versa This can make the stress of uni a lot easier when youhavegenuinefriendstoleanonandtrust! I would've signed up to LawPLUS before the program started! I finally did in Week 3 and wassogratefulthatIhadjoined!

Do not get discouraged by your marks in your firstyear.Lawschoolisdifferenttohighschool andittakesawhiletoadjust!Themarkyouget on your first assessment or exam does not defineyourfuturecareeroryourdegree.

LawSchoolHacks

ADVICEFORFIRSTYEARS

Navigating law school can be a daunting process. Something I wish I had known would be to ask for help whenneeded.UNSWoffersawiderangeofsupportforlaw students, evident through societies such as LawSoc, The Nucleusandmore!Ifyouneedanyadvice,don’thesitateto reachoutnomatterwhatitconcerns

Have an abundance mindset, and take every opportunity becausetheycanleadtosupergreatthings

HANDWRITE YOUR CLASS NOTES! I only started doing this in Term 3 of my first year, and I wish I had started sooner. I foundIabsorbedthelecturessomuchbetterwhenIhandwrote,becausenotonlydidIhavetimeJUSTforkeypoints, but I was able to draw diagrams, flowcharts etc, and structure my notes much more systematically, which is super important for subjects like torts and contracts. It’s also been proven across several studies within the last decadethathandwritingisgreatformemoryretention

I wish I had known the value of joining different skills competitions in my first year and how this would be valuable for growth and future opportunitiesinmylawdegree

Don’t compare yourself to others! Everyone is on their own timeline, and you will reach all your goalsinyourowntime.

Summarise your notes after every class (i.e., don’t wait until losing the plot the week before exams).

Use your lecturers/professors and do not be afraidtoaskforadditionalfeedbacksoyouknow whereyoucanimprove.

Onepieceofadviceistostayontopofdeadlines not only for required coursework and assessments but also administrative deadlines and dates for course enrolment and class selection. This alleviates the stresses associated withmissingoutonyourdesiredclasstimeslots and needing to be placed in a waitlist. The best waytomanagethisistocalendarinassessment and administrative dates as you receive them and set reminders for the week prior, the day prior,andthedayof Organisationalskillsarethe key to succeeding right off the bat at university andatlawschool.

LawSchoolHacks

ADVICEFORFIRSTYEARS

Carefullyplanyourtrimesterbeforeitstartsas10weekscangobysuperfast. Takeasmanyin-personclassesaspossibletobuildconnectionswithstudents andallowuniversitytobecomeamoresocialexperience.

Work smart, not hard! You can have a work/study/life balance and do not have to dedicate all your time to law school and neglect making friends via joiningdifferentsocieties.

Alwaysprepareforyourclassesandparticipateinclassdiscussions

One piece of advice that I wish that I had known is that you can have a work/study/life balance and do not have to dedicate all your time to law schoolandneglectmakingfriendsviajoiningdifferentsocieties.

TransportGuide

GETTINGTOCAMPUS VIALIGHTRAIL

L2-RANDWICKLINE L3-KINGSFORDLINE

ThisgoestotheUpperCampusof UNSW

Takethisifyouareheadingto theUNSWMainLibrary

Mostcommonlypeoplegeton at Central Chalmers St but you can catch it from the Town Hall and Wynyard light railstations,whicharelocated right outside of each respectivestation

Get off at UNSW High Street St (UpperCampus)

ThisgoestotheLowerCampusof UNSW

Takethisifyouareheadingto theLawBuilding

Most commonly people get onatCentralChalmersStbut you can catch it from the Town Hall and Wynyard light rail stations, which are located right outside of each respectivestation

Get off at UNSW Chalmers St (LowerCampus)

TransportGuide

GETTINGTOCAMPUS VIATHEBUS

The light rail is known to break down (this happens way way waytoooften)soherearesomebusoptionsifithappens

ToRedfern:

392-UNSWMallEntrance,AnzacPde

ToCentral:

392-UNSWMallEntrance,AnzacPdeandthentakethetrainto Central

ToMuseum/TownHall:

396-UNSWMallEntrance,AnzacPde

CourseEnrolment ENROLMENTVS.REGISTRATION

Enrolment can be stressful at the best of times but as a first year it can often be daunting and confusing. So here is a guide where we break it down for you and give you some tips and tricks for trying to make the experienceassmoothaspossible.

Enrollingiswhenyoupickthesubjectsyouwanttotakefortheyear-thiscanbe doneatthebeginningoftheyearbeforeunistarts.

MakesureyouenrolintoallofyourLawsubjectsatthebeginningoftheyear astheycanoftenbecomefull

Whenenrolling,youdon’tonlyhavetoselectyourclassesbutyouhavetotick the enrol box to fulfil your enrollment request. Once this is done your page shouldlooklikethis:

Registering is choosing the specific classes and the timetable you will have for eachterm

Make sure ahead of time you plan your timetable - cross angles is a great websitetouseforthis

ToknowwhichclassesyouneedtodogototheUNSWhandbookforyour specificdoubledegree.Therewillbesetoutarecommendedtimetablefor yourfirstyearandanoutlineoftheclassesyouneedtotake

Course progression plans are also a useful advice to have to guide your subjectselection

CourseEnrolment REGISTRATION

Ensure your details (home address, phone number, emergency contacts) are up to date a couple of days before registering for classes to save you from doingthisatthetimeofyourregistration

Lawclassesfillupquicklysomakesureyouareonthecourseenrolmentpage acoupleofminutespriortoyourclassesopeningthenexactlyatthetimeyour registrationopensrefreshthepage

Evenoneminutetooearlywillbeenoughtobaryoufromenrollinguntilyourelogin. Try to avoid this at all costs as it is highly likely that whilst you are reloggingin,yourfellowclassmatesarefillingupthespotsintheclassthatyou wanted.

As classes for law degrees fill up very quickly, pick these classes first and registerthembeforeyourclassesfromyourotherdegree.

Generally, enrolment spaces for other subjects are much less competitive, soprioritiselawsubjects

Other subjects are also likely to have students with a later appointment time/date than law students, so their availability is likely to be a lot larger thanyourrelatively‘small’lawclassesincomparison.

Remember to click “web delivery” classes before submitting your class registration request, otherwise it won’t go through and you will lose precious time

If you miss out on the spot you wanted and the class is full, register for the waiting list → It is likely that a spot will free up as it is not uncommon for studentstochangeclasses.

CourseEnrolment THEPROCESS

1.

Click“MyStudent Profile”andthen “UpdateYourEnrolment” undertheenrolmenttab

2 Clickonselectclassesand picktheclassesyouwantfor theterm.Thenclickthe bottomrightbluebutton whichsayssubmitenrolment request

3. You should get a success message when you do this if not you may needtocheckyouhave:

Chosen all types of classes for each course - there may belectures,tutorials, web components andmore

Not chosen a timetable which clashes

4. Your page should then looklikethis!

WELLBEING ATLAW SCHOOL

Wellbeing

So you’ve made it to law school at UNSW - congratulations! We know eachandeveryoneofyouhasworkedveryhardtomakeithere,and we hope you all had a well-deserved break. As you continue into the next stage of your life and education, we would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of looking after your mentalhealth.Whilstgettingthroughlawschoolisnoeasyfeat,never be afraid to take a step back, breathe, or reach out to people around you.

It may be easy to experience imposter syndrome to varying degrees, whether that be in doubting how you even made it to law school, whether you deserve to be here, or whether you have what it takes to make it through your degree. But these are all feelings that many law students have experienced for themselves. Know that you never have to be alone with these thoughts and if you find your wellbeing is suffering, help is simply just one text or phone call away. Don’t be afraidtoaskforhelp,ratherthanputpressureonyourselftodealwith everythingalone.

Listedonthenextpagesaresomehelpfulresourcesandtipsyoucan use during your time at law school. Also remember to reach out to friends, family or anyone you feel comfortable talking to, whether that’sforyourownsakeortocheckuponthemaswell.

OnCampusHelp

UNSWStudentSupport

The UNSW Student Support team is there to help you and provide advice on anything related to university life that you may be struggling with from personal wellbeing, academic performance to questions about special consideration and visas. Visit https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/advisors for daily drop in sessions ortobooklongerconsultations.

UNSWPsychologyandWellness

UNSWprovidesconfidentialcounsellingservicesfreeofchargeforall and any UNSW students. Visit https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/mhc to complete an online form to have an appointment arranged for you.

UNSWLawCareerCounselling

UNSW Law offers career counselling for UNSW Law students. Visit https://my.law.unsw.edu.au/careers/resources to book an online appointment.

OffCampusHelp

Headspace:

Headspaceisanon-profitorganisationthataimstoprovidesupport and information through online information and resources, online phoneservicesandhealthprofessionalswhocanhelpyouifyouvisit a headspace centre. Visit https://headspace.org.au/ for further informationandhelp.

GP:

Your GP is a great place to start when you recognise you need help. Yourdoctorwilllistentoeverythingyouwanttosharewiththemand can refer you to other mental health services such as psychologists. Theyaretheretohelpyouandsupportyouinreceivingthehelpyou need.

UNSW offers an on-campus health service called 'UNSW Health Service'whichoffersfacetofaceandtelehealthappointments Thisis freeforalldomesticstudentsandcanbebulkbilledforinternational students. You can book an appointment with them here: https://wwwstudentunsweduau/health/appointment

WhattosaywhenyouspeaktoyourGP

“Whatbroughtyouheretoday/howcanIhelpyou?”

“I’ve been struggling with managing my stress/mood/anxiety/anger/eating etc recently and wanted to getsomehelpwithit.”

Usually this will be enough for the GP to begin to ask you questionsthatwillguidethemintryingtounderstandwhatkindof helpyoumostlikelyneed.

UrgentHelp

NSWMentalHealthLine-1800011511

TheMentalHealthLineisagreatplacetostartifyoudon’tknowwho toreachouttowhenyourealiseyouneedhelp.Mentalhealth professionalswilltalktoyouandhelptoguideyouinthebestplace foryoutoreachouttoforhelpandisavailableasa24-hour telephonesupport

Lifeline-131114

Lifelineprovidesfree,24-hourtelephonecrisissupport Volunteers providesuicideprevention,supportandassistancewithoutany judgementandaretheretolistentoyouandhelpyouwhenyou needit.Lifelinealsoprovides24-hourchatservicesforindividuals whowouldprefertotalktovolunteersthroughinstantmessaging ratherthanphoneconversations.

BeyondBlue-1300224636

BeyondBlueoffersfree24-hourtelephonesupportfromtrained mentalhealthprofessionalsforanyissuesorconcerns,nomatter whattheyareandwillalsoguideyouinthenextstepsinreaching outforhelp.

Whattosaywhenyoucalltheseservices

“Hi,thisistheNSWMentalHealthLine/Lifeline/BeyondBlue.How canwehelpyou?”

“Hi.IcalledtodaybecauseIneedhelpfindingtherightplacetolook fortohelpwithmystress/mood/anxiety/anger/eatingetc”

“Hi.IcalledtodaybecauseI’vebeenstrugglingwithcertainthingsin mylifeanddon’tknowwhattodoaboutit”

“Hi.IcalledtodaybecauseIneededsomeonetotalkto”

Rememberthatwhoeverpicksupyourcall,theyaretheretohelpyou sodon’tbeafraidthatyou’llsaythewrongthing.Takeyourtimeand letthemknowwhatyouneedhelpwith.

ABalancingAct

Asmuchasstudyingtoperformwellacademicallyisimportantinlawschool, soisconnectingwithotherpeople,gettinginvolvedinuniversitylife,and makingtimeforhobbiesandrelaxation.Behavioursuchassacrificingyour sleeptostudyuntilyoudropdeadishighlycounterintuitiveandwillquickly leadtoburnout.

Thinkaboutwhatyouliketodowithyourtime.Doyouliketogooutwith friends?Areyoueagertogetinvolvedinvolunteeringoruniversitygroups?Do youhaveajobtoearnmoneytosupportyourstudies?Regardlessofwhatitis, weshouldalwaysmaketimeforsocialactivitiesasthiscanhelptoease pressureanddivideupyourstudysoitdoesn’tbecometoooverwhelming.

Getinvolvedinextracurricularactivities!Whetherthat’ssigningupfora bunchofclubsinO-Weekandattendingsomeoftheirevents,oreven takingitastepfurtherandapplyingforsubcommitteepositions,getting involvedinthevibrantuniversitylifeatUNSWwillhelpyoutoformnewand lastingconnectionswithallkindsofpeople.Youwon’tregretit!

Keepexperimenting!Perhapsyou’vefiguredoutwhatstudytechniques workbestforyouinhighschool.Ormaybeyou’vegottentolawschooland suddenlybecomeoverwhelmedwithnewcontenttolearn.Ifyoufeel unsureofhowtostudy,don’tpanicorlosehope!HavealookatYouTube videos,theUNSWLawSocwebsiteoraskyourfriendsforstudytipstowork outhowyoulearnbest.

Stayorganised!UseappsorwebsitessuchasGoogleCalendartokeep trackofyourclasses,upcomingtasks,andevents Blockingouttimesin yourcalendartostudy,gooutwithfriends,orspendtimerelaxing,and colour-codingaccordinglycanbeagoodwaytovisualiseabalanced week.Astheyeargetsbusier,itwillbecomeevenmoreimportanttostay organised

Keepupwithreadings!Evenbeforeyourfirstclass,checkoutyourMoodle coursepagetofamiliariseyourselfwithwhattextbooksyouwillneedaswell aswhatkindsofassessmentswillbeheldwithinthecourse.Youwillneedto havedoneyourreadingspriortoclass,asthisisthebestwaytoensureyou haveatleastsomeideaofwhatyou’relearningandcanparticipatein classdiscussions.

Testimonials

It’seasytotalkaboutlivingabalancedlifeandbeingorganisedtopreventyourself frombecomingoverwhelmed.Butwhiletimemanagementandorganisationare extremelyimportant,ifyou’reanythinglikeme,youknowthathoweverithappens-be itthroughovercommitmentorunavoidableobstacles-slippingoutofyourroutineand becoming‘unbalanced’isinevitable.Thequestionishowtogetbackontrack.

Ifindthattheworstthingyoucandoisattempttoshoulderitonyourown.Thereare lotsofavenuesofhelpatyourdisposal Letyourlecturersknowwhenyouare strugglingwithcontent-Ifindthatmostaremorethanwillingtostaybackafterclass tohelpyou.Ialsofindthatasimplegroupstudysessionissuperhelpful,asitmotivates you,keepsyouaccountableandalsogivesyouachancetoaskyourpeersfor clarificationifapproachingyourlecturersistoodaunting.Therearestudentmentoring initiativesrunbyLawSocthatpairyouwitholderstudentswhocanhelpyouwith academiccontentbutcanalsogiveyouadviceonnavigatinglawschoolasawhole. TheEducationportfolioofLawSocalsoroutinelyorganisescontentrecaps,whetherit bethroughcrashcoursespresentedbyolderyearstudentsorpowerpointsummaries ofkeycoursecontent.

Andmostimportantly,makesureyou’retakingbreaks.Ifyoufindthatyou’rebeing inefficientanddozingoffeventhoughyou’reputtinginthehourstostudy,itprobably meansthatyou’regettingburntout.Takeaproperbreakfromstudying-gooutfor lunch,spendtimewithyourfamilyorjustgoforawalk-andyouareguaranteedto feelrefreshed.

Oneofthehardestthingstodoinanylifestageistoaskforhelp,andlawschoolisno exception.Hopefullythishighlightsthatit’sokaytonothaveitallfiguredout,andthat chancesare,alotofpeopleareinthesameboatasyou I,forone,amstilllearninghow tocontinuallyimprovemyhabitsasalawstudent,andrealisingthatitisokaytoaskfor helpisjustthefirststep.

Testimonials

Enteringlawschoolhasbeenoneofthemostdelightfulbutchallengingexperiencesof mylife.It’sagiventhatthecourseisdemanding,evenoutsideofexamperiods.Thisis whereyourwellbeingbecomesimportant!

Themostimportantthingistosettimeasidetoengageinahobbyyouunconditionally love–somethingthatyouwillstillmaketimeforduringexamseason,reasonablyof course,andsomethingthatyoucanlookforwardtowhenLawschoolgetstough.For me,it’svolleyball!Isettimeasidefor2-3sessionsinaweek,andit’swhereIcan completelyforgetaboutexamsandlosemyselfinimprovingmyphysicalwellbeing, whilstalsoconnectingwithfriends.Itcanalsobeotheractivitieslikereading,goingto thegym,visitinganewpark,orchasingstrayanimals!

Youcouldalsoseethesehobbiesasarewardafteralongsessionofstudying!Law schoolisatough5years,andweneedtosetshorttermgoalswithrewardstokeeplife exciting!

Goodluckstartingyourfirstyear!

StephanieDuong

-3rdyearCommerce/Law

Mynumberonepieceofadviceistoallocatetimetoyourselfandawayfromyour studies.Itmayseemeasiersaidthandoneespeciallyduringexamperiods,however,it isimportantthatyoumaintainabalancebetweenyourstudiesandyoursocial life/personaltime.Bydoingsothiswillavoidanyburnoutornegativefeelingstoward yourstudies

IalsobelieveusingacalendarhasbeenoneofthemostusefultoolsIhaveused.This hasallowedmetoallocatetimetostudy,workandsocialeventsandhasalsoforced metobecomemoreefficientwhenitistimetostudy.IpersonallypreferusingGoogle calendarbutIknowmanypeoplewhoprefertousephysicaldiaries Itendtoalso includegoalsbothpersonalanduniversityrelatedtoremindmyselfwhatIamwanting toachieve.

Myfinalpieceofadviceistomakefriendsatuni.OnmyfirstdayIdidn’tknowanyone butIputmyselfoutthereandnowIhaveamazingfriendswhohavebecomeagreat supportsystemandhavealsomademyuniexperiencebetterthanwhatIthoughtit would’vebeen

MajaBaricevic-3rdyearCommerce/Law

Testimonials

Firstofall,congratulationsandwelcometoUNSWLaw!Getkeenandexcitedto undertakethisnewrollercoasterofayearinuni!

Icanmostcertainlygiveyoualistofallthepracticaltipsandtricksthathave helpedmebutIthinkthatmaintainingabalancedlifestyleoriginatesfrom contemplationofone’spriorities.Startingwiththebigquestion:whyareyouhere? Understandingyourrationaleand‘why’forstudyinglaw,here,iskeytomakingthe mostoutofstudying;seizingthisasanopportunityratherthanseeingthisdegree asanuisanceormereobligationlateron.

Whenyoubeginyourcourses,thethreemostimportantaspectsofyourlifetotake careofareyourdiet,exerciseroutineandsleep Itmaybetemptingasthediligent andindustriousstudentyouaretorefusebreaksbuttheseareessential;thebest workisonlydonewhenitsprecedingrestiseffective.Forexample,onweeksthat don’thavetooheavyofaworkload,Iliketostopstudyingat4pmtofocusongoing tothegymandpreparingahealthydinner.

Lastly,keepinmindwhatgroundsyou.Whetherthatisyourfamily,friends,religious beliefs,ahobbyordreamaspirationsofyours,clingtightlytothemandkeep revisitingthislargerpictureperspectivefromtimetotime.Itbringsthemostbenefit tohaveinmindwhatyoubelieveafulfillinglifestylelookslike;then,putitintoaction, bitbybit,startingnow.

Goodluck!You’regoingtosmashit!

Anonymous-3rdyearMedia/Law

Testimonials

Tomaximiseyourexperienceinlawschool,Ithinkit’ssuperimportanttogetinvolved withasmuchasyoucan,evenifit’soutofyourcomfortzone.UNSWhasalotof opportunitiestofiteveryone’sinterestsandgoals,sojoinapeermentorgroup,ortry outanegotiationscompetition!Allofthesearegreatwaystomeetnewpeoplewhile makingyourtimeatunimorethanjustinsidetheclassroom.

Anonymous-2ndyearArts/Law

Ithinkit’scommonforalotofpeopletofeeloverwhelmedwhentheyseetheamount ofworkthathastobecompletedeachweek.Thisonlyamplifiesonceexamscome aroundandsomestudentsmightprocrastinatetodaysonendinordertoavoidhaving tofacetheworkloadthat’swaitingforthem.Obviouslythisonlycomescrashingdown onthemharderasthedeadlinedrawsnearer,resultinginthemcrammingand producingsomethingthat’ssubpartowhattheiractualabilitycould’veproduced

That’snotnecessarilythecaseaslongasyoueffectivelyplanoutyourschedule,even foruptoaterminadvance.Markingoutcertaindaysaroundmidtermsandfinalstobe usedforrevisioninadvancepreventsyoursocial/worklifefromclashingwithuniand lessensthestressonceexamseasonactuallyrollsaround.Whileitmightseemoverkill, schedulingouteverysinglethingyou’regoingtodo(regardlessofwhetherit’sclasses, goinggymortoaparty)inyourphonecalendarcanalsohelpyourealisewhenyou’re overloadingyourself.

Anonymous-2ndyearCommerce/Law

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WellbeingatLawSocrunsevents,initiativesandcreatesresourcesaimedforall studentsstudyinglawatUNSWtosupportandencouragementalandphysicalhealth. TheWellbeingteamisuniqueasitistheonlysubcommitteeofLawSocandwewould loveitifanyoneinterestedappliedtojoin.Keepaneyeoutforapplicationswhichwill openatthebeginningoftheterm

LiviaLinandSheelaBhattarai

2ndyear,Arts/Lawand3rdyear,Commerce/Law

UNSWLawSociety2023StudentWellbeingDirectors

NavigatingLaw SchoolwithDisability

Lawschoolischallenging,anditcanbedifficulttonavigatethedemandsthatitcan bring,especiallyifyoulivewithadisability,illness,mentalhealthconditionor socioeconomicdisadvantage However,therearevarioussupportservicesavailableat UNSWforpeoplewhofacetheseaccessbarriers,suchasEquitableLearningServices (ELS),SpecialConsiderations,StudentSupportAdvisors,andUNSWPsychology& Wellness.ThecommunityatUNSWLawshareallkindsoflivedexperiencessoknowthat youarenotalonewhenreachingoutforhelpandtherearemanyavenuestoaccess thesupportyouneed

Ifyoulivewithadisability,chronicillness,mentalhealthconditionorareaprimary carer,ELSisafreeandconfidentialservicethatcansupportyoutosucceedat universitythroughtheprovisionofeducationaladjustments.Theycanprovideavariety ofservicesdependingonspecificcircumstancesandthenatureofyourhealth condition.Someexamplesincludeexamprovisions,anote-takingservice,assistive technology(bothin-classandforexams),alternativeformatting,andadditional classworksupport.

Specialconsiderationisaprocessthatassessestheimpactofshort-termeventsthat werebeyondyourcontrol(exceptionalcircumstances)onyourperformanceina particularassessmenttaskorexam.Thesecircumstancescanincludeshort-term illnessoraflare-upinachronicillness,unexpectedtraumaorfinancialhardship,the deathofarelativeorfriend,religiouscommitments,ortechnicalissuesduringanonline assessment.

UNSWhasmanyotherservicessuchasStudentSupportAdvisorswhocanprovide personalsupportforstudentsinareasincludingprofessionaldevelopment,financial management,personalandhealthissues,internationalstudentsupportandstudy supporttohelpstudentsnavigate,engage,andsucceedatuniversity.Thereisalsoa UNSWPsychology&Wellnessservicewhichoffersstudentsmentalhealthsupport throughreferralandcounsellingservices.It’simportanttorememberthatthereisno shameinseekinghelporaskingforanyadjustmentsoraccommodationsthatyou needtosucceedatuniversity,sodon’tbeafraidofreachingout!

BronwynDyer-Thirdyear,Psychology(Honours)/LawandUNSWLawSociety2023

EquitableAccessOfficer

NavigatingLaw SchoolwithDisability

NayonikaBhattacharya-Finalyear,Arts/Law

Theideaofjoininglawschoolcanbeterrifyingformostpeople,ifnotforeveryone.But itcanbeparticularlychallengingforadisabledpersonorsomeonewithadisability.As someonewhoreceivedalatediagnosisandhasinvisibledisabilities,ittookafewtrials anderrorstofindwhataccommodationsandadjustmentsIneededtosucceedinlaw school.*

*Iacknowledgethateveryonewillhavedifferentexperiencesandmayalreadyknow whataccommodationstheyneed.Everyonewithsimilardisabilitieswillalsohave varyingexperiences Thisarticleaimstokickoffaconversationandtostartearlythatstudentswithdisabilitiescansucceedinlawschoolandaslegalpractitioners,andwe shouldnotbedisadvantagedbyourneeds

Hereisashortlist**(**notindefiniteorexhaustive)ofthingsthatwillhelpyouin navigationlawschool:

Enrolinclassearly,andemailyourprofessortointroduceyourself.Takethis opportunitytoletthemknowifyourequireanyaccommodationsoradjustments Communicatingearlywillallowyoutostartontherightfootaseveryoneelse.This maylooklikeensuringyourclassroomhasaccessibletechnologyandentrancesor thatthecontentisdeliveredinanaccessiblemanner.

Reachouttoyourprofessorstoscheduleappointmentsifyouwouldliketodiscuss youraccommodationsindetailorrequireadditionalsupport.

ContacttheNucleusifyouwouldliketoreceivesupportandcommunicatewith anAcademicAdvisorfromthefacultyofLaw&Justice.

DownloadtheaccessiblepathwaymapoftheUNSWLawBuilding,soyouknowhow toaccessitonyourfirstdayifrequired TheLightRailthatstopsatUNSWAnzac ParadeandRandwickarebothaccessible,sousethesetomovebetweenyour home,classesandotherlocationsquickly.YoucanalsodownloadtheAccessible routemapfromUNSW’swebsitetomovearoundcampussafely.

ContacttheEquitableLearningServicetoregisterandreceivenecessary accommodationsforanydisabilityyoumayhave Theyprovideaccommodations forphysical,intellectual,mentalandallotherdisabilities,whetherspontaneouslyor momentarilyacquired Youmayalsoreceiveadditionalsupportthroughassistive learningtechnologybycontactingtheEquitableLearningService.

NavigatingLaw SchoolwithDisability

Ifyouhaveaninvisibledisability,requestoneofthesunflowerlanyardsfromthe UNSWELSteamtohelpyoumove,interactandcommunicateefficiently.

CommunicatewiththeDisabilitiesOfficeroftheUNSWLSSsotheycanspread awarenessonetiquettewheninteractingwithdisabledstudents Additionally,if youwouldliketoattendevents,competitionsandothersocialopportunities,you canandshouldrequestthattheybemadeaccessibleandsafe!Theonusdoesnot liewithdisabledstudentstobeincluded;however,takethisopportunitytospread awarenessofwhatyourboundariesareandhowpeoplecanrespectthat.

Mostimportantly,havefun!Wemustpushforculturalchangeandforevents, communitiesandclassroomstobeaccessibleandsupportive.Butdonotforget thatwhileyoumaybeadvocatingforyourself,severalstaff,studentallies,and communitymemberswouldbehappytosupportyou.Reachouttothemviaemail orthroughanotherchannelifyouwouldliketochatfurther.

Knowyourrights.ContacttheELSortheDisabilityRightsCentreformore informationandsupportaroundyourjourney.Alsoconsiderjoiningother professionalnetworkssuchastheDisabledAustralianLawyersAssociation(DALA)

NavigatingLaw SchoolwithDisability

Howdoyoustudybetter?Thereareseveralstudystrategiesandnotallofthemmay workforyou.Thesecretistofindacombinationofstrategiesthatworkforyouat differenttimes.Itisimportanttoswitchthingsupifcircumstanceschangeandto experimenttofindasetofroutinesthatwillsetyouupforsuccess.

Thinkaboutwhathelpsyoulearn-laptopsorwriting.Considerrelyingonassistive technologysuchasGleantoalsohelpyoutakenotesorprintingoutmindmapsif theycanbeofassistance.

Howdoyoulearnbest?Tryexperimentingwithdifferentstudymethods.Youhave thePomodoroTechnique,theCorellmethod,theBlurtingmethod,theSpaced repetitionmethod.Butalwaystakethetimetogooveryourclassmaterialsbefore yourlecturesandtrysolvingpastpapersandproblemquestionstoimproveyour understandingoftheclassmaterials.

Considerwhatyourenvironmentshouldlooklike.Youmightenjoystudyingduring theday,inthemorningsorintheevenings.Considerorganisingagroupstudy sessionbyreachingouttoyourpeersortimeblockingsomededicatedperiodsin yourcalendartostudyandrevisethecontentsofyourclass

SchedulecheckinwithyourELSAdvisorifyouareexperiencingdifficultieswith keepingupwithclasswork,lecturesandassessments Asmuchasyoumayfeel thatitisjustyou,everyonemaybestrugglinganditiscompletelyvalidforyouto seekhelpandsupportfromyourpeersoradvisors.Youdonotneedtoknowwhat worksforyouimmediatelyanditisrecommendedthatyoutrydifferentthingsto findaroutinethatworksforyou.Ifyoubelieveyouarebettersuitedwithaparttime loadorunderloading,considerdropping1courseor2coursessoyoucanenjoyyour classroomcontentandlawschooljourney.Itmaybealongdecisiontomake, however,considertheresources,advisorsandcircumstancesbeforemakingthis choice.

Asastudentwithdisabilities,myexperienceswereinfluencedbythepeopleand lecturerswhoweresupportiveandthemomentswhereIfeltincluded.Imaybedriving myracecaronadifferenttrackandspeedbutgoingtoUNSWLawSchoolwasthebest decisionIhavemadeformyself!

MEETTHE LAWSOCIETY CABINET

The LawSoc Cabinet is the student-elected body which oversees the day-to-day operations of LawSoc. Led by Co-Presidents, ShanzehandMatt,theteamconsistsof10Vice-Presidentsleading variousportfolios;theSecretary;andtheTreasurer.

Check out each Cabinet member’s profile to get to know them a bit better and to learn more information on the exciting initiatives youcangetinvolvedinthisyear!

PRESIDENTS' PORTFOLIO

SHANZEHMALIK

CO-PRESIDENT|COMMERCE|4THYEAR PRESIDENTS@UNSWLAWSOC.ORG

Whatissomethingyouwishyouknewin firstyearoratoptipyouwouldgivefirst years?

Inputequalsoutput-universityisaplace whereyouhavetheprivilegetogetinvolved insomanywonderfulthings.Takeholdofthe opportunitiesaroundyou,putyourselfout thereandtrynewthings Givethisnew chapterofyourlifeeverythingyou'vegotand whatresultswillbeamazing

WhatcanyouexpectfromstudyinglawatUNSW?

ThelastthreeyearsstudyinglawatUNSWhasbeenanextremelyenriching experience TheUNSWLawcommunityhasbeenextremelywelcomingand supportivesincethebeginning.Lecturersarepassionateandgoaboveand beyondtomakesureconceptsarewellunderstoodandclassisenjoyable.You canexpectpersonal,professionalandacademicdevelopmentasyou progressthroughyourdegreethankstoallofthewonderfulopportunities providedbyUNSWLaw.

Favouritespotatuni(canbeaspottoeat,aspottostudy,somewhereto relax)

TheScienceandEngineeringBuildingbyAlumniLawnisagreatspottostudyif you’relookingforaquietspot.

PRESIDENTS' PORTFOLIO

MATTHEWNG

CO-PRESIDENT|COMMERCE|4THYEAR PRESIDENTS@UNSWLAWSOC.ORG

What is something you wish you knew in first year oratoptipyouwouldgivefirstyears?

When I came into UNSW, I had yet to learn about all the opportunities it had to offer - and it took me a long time to figure it out. My advice would be to keep an open mind and get involved as much as possible. Some of my closest friends came from getting involved in uni life, and I would encourage you all to throw yourself into every opportunity and to make the most of your time here at UNSW. Your youth is such an important time to discover yourself and who youare,soseekouteveryopportunitythatyoucan!

Ihighlyencourageyoutobeascuriousaspossibleandtoaskasmanyquestionsasyou can.Thisisthetimetomakemistakesandlearnfromthemsothatyoucangrowtobecome thebestversionofyourself.Ialsoencourageyoutoputyourselfoutthereinunfamiliar settingsandmeetasmanypeopleaspossible-theycouldbecomefriendsforlife

WhatcanyouexpectfromstudyinglawatUNSW?

Lookingbackonmytimeinlawschoolsofar,Ihavedefinitelyhadtheopportunityto developprofessionally,personallyandacademically,throughmystudiesandallthe opportunitiesUNSWLawhasgivenme.Ihavegottensomuchoutofit,bothinandoutofthe classroom.Youcanexpecttoexperiencefirst-handthetrulyuniqueatmospherethatUNSW Lawcreatesthroughitsinvitingandpassionatelecturers,coupledwithfacultysupportand theUNSWLawSociety.Ithasallowedmetomakethemostofmyexperienceineveryaspect ofuniversity.

Iwillnotlie,lawschoolisdefinitelytough,butnothingworthdoingisevereasy-soI encourageyoutowelcomethechallengeandthriveinit,itwillonlygrowyouintoastronger person.

Favouritespotatuni(canbeaspottoeat,aspottostudy,somewheretorelax)

Myfavouritestudyspot,orjusttohangoutingeneral,isaroundQuad,asitisareallyvibrant areatostudyoutdoorswhentheweatherisniceandtheSunisout Ialsoreallyenjoybeing downneartheScienceandEngineeringBuilding,asitisnearthelowercampusfoodoutlets aswell,makingitareallyconvenientplacetohangoutandstudywithyourfriends.Ifyou everneedaquietplacewithnophonereception(extrafocus),SEBistheplacetobe.

ACTIVITIES' PORTFOLIO LIHARA

DELUNGAHAWATTE

VICE-PRESIDENT(ACTIVITIES)|COMMERCE|3RD ACTIVITIES@UNSWLAWSOC.ORG

Whatdoesyourportfoliodo?

The Activities Portfolio aspires to unite our students with opportunities to form long-lasting friendships. The great variety of social events and activities organised aim to give students a platform to step outside their comfort zones in a diverse community. From large-scale society events like Law Ball, to social sport, law band, LawPLUS mentoring and more, the Activities portfolio caters for all students. With a focus on expanding student engagement, adapting to all student needs and improving internal engagement between our Law Society portfolios and directors, 2023 will indeed be a year toremember!

Keyeventsandhowtogetinvolvedinyourportfolio

TheActivitiesPortfoliohasalargevarietyofeventsavailabletocatertoyourlikesand yourinterests AlleventsandprogramswillbepostedonourUNSWLawSocietyFacebook andInstagrampagessomakesureyouarefollowingthesetokeepuptodate!

Notsurehowtonavigateuniversitylifeorlawschool?Doyouwanttogetinvolvedin weeklychallengesandathemedtrivianight?SignuptoourLawPLUSProgramwherea teamofmentorswillguideyouandhelpyouformamazingbonds.Theprogramwillstart withourLaunchPartyonWeek1Thursday16thFebruary2023whereyouwillgettomeet othermenteesandtheLawPLUSteam!

Startofftheyearwithabang,withour2023LawLauncheventinWeek2!Meetpeoplein youryearandotherlawcohortsasyoudancethenightawayatanincrediblevenue. TicketswillbeoutinWeek1!

Doyouwanttomakefriendshipstolastalifetime?Wanttogetawayfromthestressof startinglawschool?Thereisnobetterwaytokickstartyourfirsttermoflawschoolthan withaweekendawayatcamp!ThisisaneventyouDONOTwanttomissouton!

ACTIVITIES' PORTFOLIO

IfyouwanttoembraceyoursportytalentsandbringontheLawSocteamspirit, getreadyforsomefriendlycompetitionwithinUNSWandbetweenother universities,discountedticketstopopularmatchesandmanymore!

Whatissomethingyouwishyouknewinfirstyearoratoptipyouwouldgive firstyears?

Mynumberonepieceofadviceforfirstyearsistobeopenmindedandget involved!Startinguniversity,letalonestartinglawschoolmayseemdauntingat firstandbelieveme,everyonefeelsthisway!Youmightfindpostsregardinga Mootingcompetitionyou’veneverheardof,oraneventoccurringthatnobodyyou knowisgoingto,butdon’tletfearoftheunknowndeteryou!Ifyoudon’ttryouta newskillorstepoutofyourcomfortzoneandgetinvolved,youmaymissouton developingyourselfandmeetingincrediblepeople.Whatistheworstoutcomeof givingsomethingnewashot?Notlikingit?Thereisnothingtolosefromsigningup forachallengingexperienceoraskinganewfriendinclasstogotoaneventwith you!

Favouritespotatuni(canbeaspottoeat,aspottostudy,somewheretorelax) MyfavouritespotatuniisAlumniLawn.Insummer,itisagreatwaytogathera groupoffriendsandtalkoverlunch,thereisnearbyaccesstogreatrestaurants andcafesforafeedandit'ssuperclosetothelawbuilding!

ADMINISTRATION PORTFOLIO

VENESSAZOU

VICE-PRESIDENT(ADMINISTRATION)| PSYCHOLOGY(HONOURS)|4TH ADMINISTRATION@UNSWLAWSOC.ORG

Whatdoesyourportfoliodo?

The Administration Portfolio is responsible for acting as the bridge that connects students to the Law Society. The Administration Portfolio is in charge of both the internal functioning of LawSoc, as well as showcasing its professional image, so that everything you see, hear and know about LawSoc is of top quality. We market all LawSoc initiatives through our very own website and on our various social media platformssuchasFacebookandInstagram.

TheAdministrationPortfolioalsoaimstoimprovestudents’wellbeingbyproviding entertainingvideoupdates;deliveringallusefulinformationonupcomingevents throughTheBriefandOfftheRecord;andsupplyingstudentswithLawSociety merchandiseandLawSocexclusivedealswithpartners;creatingpublicationsin conjunctionwiththeotherportfolios.

Myvisionfor2023istocontinuemaintainingthebridgeandmakingitmoreaccessible andeasierforlawstudentstostayconnected.Duetothelarge-scalenatureofLawSoc andtheplethoraofeventsthatweruntargetingwellbeing,education,development, andsocials,itcangetquiteoverwhelming,especiallyforafirst-yearstudent.Inmy visionforpromotingaccessibility,myportfolioaimstostreamlinebrandingtobemore recognisabletothestudentbodyandprovideinformationregardingupcomingevents inamoredigestibleformat.ThevisionalsoincludesimplementingmoreQ&Asessions andpollstoaccommodatetheopinionsofstudentsinLawSocsuchaswhatdealsthey wanttobeofferedandmerchandisedesigns.

ADMINISTRATION PORTFOLIO

Keyeventsandhowtogetinvolvedinyourportfolio

O-WeekStalls:TheUNSWLawSocietywillhavestallsduringOrientationWeek targetingfirst-yearstudents SignupandregisteronSpArctobecomean officialmemberandfollowusonalloursocialmedia.Wewillalsohavean exclusiveMerchandiseGiveawaywhereyoucansnaglimitededition Merchandisefrompreviousyears.

MerchandiseLaunch:ThereleaseofLawSoc-brandedmerchandisewillbein Term2.Followusonalloursocialmediatogetupdatesonmerchandiseand howtoorderwhenit'sreleased!

Whatissomethingyouwishyouknewinfirstyearoratoptipyouwouldgive firstyears?

SomethingIwishIknewinfirstyearwouldbehowimportantitistohaveatracker forimportantdeadlines.There’salotofindependenceinuniversityascompared tohigh-schoolandalotofresponsibilitytomakesureyouareontopofthings.

Favouritespotatuni(canbeaspottoeat,aspottostudy,somewheretorelax) MyfavouritespotatuniwouldbeAlumniLawn It’sclosetotheLawBuildingand it’snicesittingoutinthesunduringlunchbreakbetweenclasses

EDUCATION PORTFOLIO

EMILYCALBERT

VICE-PRESIDENT(EDUCATION)| PSYCHOLOGY(HONOURS)|4TH EDUCATION@UNSWLAWSOC.ORG

Whatdoesyourportfoliodo?

The Education Portfolio seeks to support the academic skills, professional development and wellbeing of students through a range of workshops, publications and initiatives Law schoolcanbeattimeschallenginganddifficult, with the Education Portfolio endeavouring to support students at all stages of their degree. Whether you are a first year navigating ILJ and learning about AGLC referencing for a first time, to a final year student on the cusp of graduating, the Education Portfolio will always be here to support you! Furthermore, the initiatives facilitated by the Education Portfolio complement the work of the Faculty to assist students in maximising their time at UNSW Law whilst equipping them with the skills needed to succeedbeyondlawschool.

As Vice-President (Education) for 2023, it is my vision for the Portfolio to reflect how there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to law school and accordingly provide something for each and every student to benefit from. It is my aim to expand the portfolio to be more inclusive, providing a broad range of opportunities and resources to recognise the diverse nature of our law school community and the differing needs of students. I’m particularly excited to bring back the long-awaited return of the Electives Guide this year to assist later-year studentsnavigatetheirdegree.

EDUCATION PORTFOLIO

Keyeventsandhowtogetinvolvedinyourportfolio

TheEducationPortfoliooffersaplethoraofeventsandworkshopsthroughouteachtrimesterto supportyourstudiesandwellbeing Somekeyeventsinclude:

Intro to Law School Panel → Held on Tuesday Week 2 (21st February, 1-2pm), make sure to attendthispaneltolearnallaboutwhattoexpectasaUNSWLawStudentandhowtosettle intoUnilife!

Course Revision workshops → Released each trimester before the final Assessment period, these workshops are the perfect opportunity to revise key legal concepts and prepare for examsundertheguidanceofastudentwhohasalreadytakenthecourse.

Wellbeing Week → Held once per trimester, our Wellbeing Weeks provide students with a well-deserved destresser from law school and an opportunity to connect with their peers througharangeofwellbeinginitiativesandactivities

Wellbeing Wednesdays → Be sure to follow UNSW Law Society on all our social media pages to see our Wellbeing team’s posts every Wednesday which provide great tips on how to maintainyourphysicalandmentalhealth

Careers Compass Mentoring Program → Be paired with an industry mentor to learn about thelegalprofessionandgaininsightsintoyourfuturecareerpathways.

Publications → Keep an eye out for our many publications released throughout the year (the first one being what you are reading right now!). Our publications aim to assist with navigating career opportunities, choosing electives in your later stages of your degree and wellbeing.

Wellbeing Warriors → Unique about the Education Portfolio is that we are the only UNSW LawSocPortfoliotohaveitsownsubcommittee!WellbeingWarriorsisagreatopportunityto meet like-minded people and help spread awareness of the importance of student wellbeing whilst getting involved in a range of fun events such as picnics, dog days, cupcake-decorating and much more! Applications are open now and will close at the end ofWeek1,sodon’tmissout!

Whatissomethingyouwishyouknewinfirstyearoratoptipyouwouldgivefirstyears?

It might sound cliche, but uni is truly what you make of it so do not be afraid to get involved! Coming into UNSW Law knowing literally nobody and not even being from Sydney, I can testify to the significant personal growth I have undergone from throwing myself into trying new things. However, on this note, it is important to remember to know your own limits and to try not to compare yourself to others - you might find that Mooting or Witness Examination is for you yet Negotiations is, and that is completely okay! First year is a fantastic opportunity to try differentthingsandbeginworkingoutwhatyouareinterestedin

Favouritespotatuni(canbeaspottoeat,aspottostudy,somewheretorelax)

Whilst I do love Alumni Lawn (close proximity to GYG is a massive win!), another favourite spot of mine at uni is the green round tables that are outside the classrooms throughout the Law Building. They are a great place to do some last minute readings before your tutorial or to meet new people - I had my first conversation with many of my now good friends before class atthesetables!

INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO

JAMIECHEW

VICE-PRESIDENT(INTERNATIONAL)| PPE(POLITICS,PHILOSOPHYAND ECONOMICS)|4TH

INTERNATIONAL@UNSWLAWSOC.ORG

Whatdoesyourportfoliodo?

The International Portfolio aims to support UNSW Law by providing international students insights into the Australian legal industry, and providing eye-opening international initiatives to the greater UNSW Law community. We represent the interests of International students by preparing many career, wellbeing and social initiatives to develop the community not only academically,butholisticallyaswell

In seeking to aid International students integrate into the wider UNSW Law community, we have carefully crafted a set of diverse initiatives such as a Buddy Program, social activities and even skills workshops. For more information, please see our International publication Perception! We have somethingforeveryone,sopleasetakealook!

My vision for 2023 is one that is centred around engagement and collaboration My team and I wish to directly engage with the International community, giving them specifically tailored events that fulfil their own individual needs. Furthermore, the collaborative aspect comes into play by working closely with both UNSW Cultural societies and external partners in ordertosatisfythevaryingneedsofahighlydiverseinternationalcommunity.

INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO

Keyeventsandhowtogetinvolvedinyourportfolio

T1-WelcomeDrinks,Buddy“Connect”Program,InternationalLawFair

T2-StudySkillsWorkshop,HumanRightsLawEvening

T3-InternationalLegalChallenge,ChineseSpeakingNetworkingEvening YearRound-InternationalBBQ,CareerPanels

What is something you wish you knew in first year or a top tip you would give first years?

Definitely join as many societies/do as many things as possible. Some of my closest mates have come from the most diverse of places- whether it be Law Society, Law Revue and even Cultural Societies! The experiences I’ve gained, people I’ve met, fun I’ve had- I wouldn’t trade it for anything in this world I would highly recommend gettingoutofyourcomfortzone,seizingeachandeveryopportunitywhenitcomes!

Favouritespotatuni(canbeaspottoeat,aspottostudy,somewheretorelax)

Definitely SEB Basement It’s air conditioned so it’s perfect in the hot summer, quiet so you can study and will always have a free chair open. Only downside is no reception butthat'swhywehaveuniwifi(ifitworks…).

JD/PG PORTFOLIO

MARCOCHENG

VICE-PRESIDENT(JURIS DOCTOR/POSTGRADUATE)|JURIS DOCTOR|3RD JDPG@UNSWLAWSOC.ORG

Whatdoesyourportfoliodo?

The JDPG portfolio aims to hold social, educational, career and mentoring events that are specifically catered to JD/PG students, and to assist them to engage with the opportunities offered by other portfolios. Our portfolio takes into consideration the demands of being a JD/PG given most are working, with some having to look after a family, and all having a previous degree, or degrees,undertheirbelt.

Keyeventsandhowtogetinvolvedinyourportfolio

Some events from the JDPG portfolio that you don’t want to miss this year would be the welcoming drinks hosted at the start of T1 and T3 and the JDPG black tie ball event designed to let students connect and make long lasting friendships, essentialforafulfillingcareerinlaw.Youcouldfindoutmoreabouttheseevents onourFacebookpage.

What is something you wish you knew in first year or a top tip you would give firstyears?

That time is short for postgraduate students at law, and while the answers to doingwellareinthepagesitisalsobeyondit.

Favourite spot at uni (can be a spot to eat, a spot to study, somewhere to relax)

ColomboHouse

MOOTING PORTFOLIO

ISHANI GANGOPADHYAY

VICE-PRESIDENT(MOOTING)|ECONOMICS|4TH MOOTING@UNSWLAWSOC.ORG

Whatdoesyourportfoliodo(includeyourvision for2023)?

The Mooting Portfolio organises UNSW’s internal Mooting Competitions, provides mooting training materials, hosts training workshops and facilitates participation in a range of external mooting competitions where students are given the opportunity to moot against teams from otheruniversities.

Mooting is a simulated court proceeding where students prepare written submissions and deliver oral submissions in front of a panel of judges. It is an incredibly invaluable and rewarding co-curricular as it allows you to develop your skills as an advocate as well as your legal research and writing skills more broadly In doing so, mooting is an activity that also helps you improve inside the classroom - I definitely noticed an improvement in the way I approached law assignments and exams even after my first one or two moots. Most importantly though, mooting is a great way to meet new people across all cohorts. I have met some of my closest friends through mooting who have truly been the highlight of myuniversityexperience

My vision for 2023 is to make mooting as accessible and inclusive as possible! I want to achieve this particularly through providing even more training workshops and materials to make sure students are well supported as they navigate the differentinternalandexternalmootingcompetitions.

MOOTING PORTFOLIO

Keyeventsandhowtogetinvolvedinyourportfolio

Sign up for the Beginners Mooting Competition! The Beginners Mooting

Competitionisexclusivelyforfirstyearsandisagreatwaytotryoutmooting.The registration details for rounds 1 and 2 will be available on the UNSW Law Society website, the Facebook discussion forum and the Brief (a UNSW Lawsoc newsletter that is sent out via email). We also host a Demonstration Moot during O-Week to give you a feel for what mooting is like and an Introduction to Mooting workshop thatrunsthroughmootingadvice,tipsandtricks Herearethedates:

Term 1, O-Week: DemonstrationMoot+Round1RegistrationsOpen

Term 1, Week 3: IntroductiontoMootingWorkshop

Term 1, Week 4: Round1RegistrationsClose

Term 1, Week 6:Round1Mootsstart

Toptipforfirstyears/whatyouwishyouknewinfirstyear

AbigtipIhaveistojusttryouteverything!Therearesomanygreatopportunities, particularly facilitated by UNSW Law Society, and they are an excellent way to meet new people and figure out what you enjoy. It is quite likely that the things you learn, both inside and outside the classroom, and the friendships you make, willbewhatyoucherishmostaboutuniversity

Favouritespotatuni

Definitely the cafe Plume. I have spent many a lunch having a panini and a coffee withgreatcompany.Bonuspointsforseating!

PRIVATELAW CAREERS PORTFOLIO

KYLARIVERA

VICE-PRESIDENT(PRIVATELAWCAREERS)| COMMERCE|3RD PRIVATELAWCAREERS@UNSWLAWSOC.ORG

Whatdoesyourportfoliodo?

The Private Law Careers Portfolio equips students with the necessary skills, knowledge and experiences in preparation for a career in commercial law Our portfolio offers invaluable opportunities for students to attend networking events and workshops in partnership with top tier law firms such as Ashurst, Allens, Herbert Smith Freehillsandmanymore.

The2023PrivateLawCareersPortfolioaimstofocusonimprovingaccessibilityofour eventsforallstudents,regardlessoftheircurrentstageinuniversitydegree Wewill continuetopushforinclusivityandsupportforstudentswithapassiontoenterthe privatelawsphere.

Keyeventsandhowtogetinvolvedinyourportfolio

The Private Law Careers Portfolio offers many events catered towards different skills, law firms and stages of degree. Our main flagship events include the Careers Fair and Clerkship Cocktail Evening which occur in Term 1 and Term 2 respectively. Smaller-scale events such as firm presentations and networking workshops will be available throughouttheentireyear StudentsshouldkeepuptodatewiththeUNSWLawSociety

What is something you wish you knew in first year or a top tip you would give first years?

My top tip for first year students would be to get involved! Get involved in everything you have even the slightest interest in! UNSW is renowned for having a huge society culture (UNSW Law Society being the BEST one to join) so sign up to as many as you can. It is a very easy way to make new friends and feel comfortable at university during a huge transitionfromhighschool.

Favouritespotatuni(canbeaspottoeat,aspottostudy,somewheretorelax)

My favourite spot at university would have to be the Law Library! I love running into my friends before and after class to casually catch-up in the midst of all of our busy schedules.

PUBLICINTEREST CAREERS PORTFOLIO

AMRITACHAHAL VICE-PRESIDENT(PUBLICINTERESTCAREERS)

MEDIA|3RD

PUBLICINTERESTCAREERS@UNSWLAWSOC.ORG

Whatdoesyourportfoliodo?

The Public Interest Careers Portfolio aims to educate students on non-corporate career opportunities, encouraging them to utilise their skills to drive social change. We run panels, networking events and workshops to facilitate students' professional development and showcase the wide array of opportunities a law degree can bring, including careers in the Australian government, working in criminal law and getting involved with not-for-profit organisations.

Myvisionfor2023istoengagewithyoungercohortsbydiversifyingouroutreach. Ourwidevarietyofevents,videocontentandpublicationswillensurestudents feelsupportedandencouragedtopursuetheirpassionswithinthepublicsector Ourflagshipevents,includingtheCareersinCriminalLawNightandHuman RightsNetworkingNightwillprovidestudentswiththeopportunitytosocialiseand networkwithindustryprofessionals.Ourinitiativesareinsightful,diverseand engaging,andIcan’twaittoseeyouthere!

PUBLICINTEREST CAREERS PORTFOLIO

Keyeventsandhowtogetinvolvedinyourportfolio

Careers in Government panel! Learn how you can use your law degree to instigatechangeinAustraliafrompeoplewhoaredoingitrightnow-T1,W5

Careers in Criminal Law Night! Ever dreamed of solving murders? Well this is the event for you. We’re inviting people who work in the front line of crime in Australia,trustme,youwon’twanttomissit!-T1,W7

Do you want to work in human rights? Well our Law Reform Panel, Foreign Policy Panel, and Human Rights Networking Night are great places to understand currenthumanrightsabusesandhowwecanallgoaboutdoingourpart!-T2

Have a particular interest in helping people? Come by our Pro-Bono and Legal Aid panel to learn how you can use your skills to help those most vulnerable in society-T3,W5

VideoContent!Watchourvoxpopswithstudentsandourworkplacetours,where you’ll get an insight into what the public sector can offer you - vox pops come outinW3ofeachtermandworkplacetourscomeoutinW8ofeachterm HaveareadofourPICGuides!They’llgiveyoualltheinformationyouneedabout public law careers, including great places for internships, student testimonials andhowtowritearesume!-T1,W1andT3,W7

And tonnes more! Including a Careers at the Bar panel (T2), Associateships and TipstaffPanel(T3)andProfessionalSkillsWorkshop(T3)

Whatissomethingyouwishyouknewinfirstyearoratoptipyouwouldgivefirst years?

Rememberuniisn’tallstudying-trustme,thatcreditinILJisn’tgoingtoruinevery chanceyouhadatadecentcareer.Uniis40%whathappensinclassand60%what happensoutsideofit-ifyourclassendsat11,stayatunitillafterlunchand,ifyour classstartsat2,showupbeforelunch Thattimeoutsideofclassiswhenyou’llbe abletocatchupwithfriends,enjoygreatfoodand,ifnothingelse,getsome studyingdone.

Favouritespotatuni(canbeaspottoeat,aspottostudy,somewheretorelax)

Thiscomesasasurprisetonoone,buthandsdownthehammocksnexttoAlumni Lawn.IhavenoideahowmanyhoursI’vespentsitting,layingandswingingonthem inthepastyear-nojoke,therewasanentiretermwheremeandmybestfriend woulddoour9-11lawclassandthenhangbythehammocksuntilsunset(“studying” obviously).It’salsoprimerealestatebecausenearlyeverylawstudentmakesthat trekfromthelawbuildingtoGYG,soit’sagreatplacetorunintootherpeopleyou know!

SKILLS PORTFOLIO

ELLADAVIDSON

VICE-PRESIDENT(SKILLS)|PPE(POLITICS, PHILOSOPHYANDECONOMICS)|4TH SKILLS@UNSWLAWSOC.ORG

Whatdoesyourportfoliodo?

The Skills Portfolio provides UNSW Law Students with the opportunity to develop their oral and written communication, critical thinking and problem solving, and trial advocacy skills across four different competitions; Mediation, Negotiation, Client Interviewing and Witness Examination

Negotiationiswheretwonegotiatingteamsattempttoresolveadisputeout-ofcourt

Mediationiswherenegotiatingteamsareassistedbyanindependentparty(the mediator)inreachinganagreementtoadispute

Witnessexaminationiswherecompetitorsinterviewwitnessesinexamination-inchiefandcrossexamination

Clientinterviewingiswherestudentscompeteatextractinginformationfromtheir clientsduringaninitialconsult

SKILLS PORTFOLIO

Keyeventsandhowtogetinvolvedinyourportfolio

Beginner and Senior competitions run internally for all four Skills (with negotiation, the most popular competition also having an Intermediate and Women’s competition).

UNSW also organises and competes in external competitions, both domestically and internationally UNSW IV is UNSW’s own Intervarsity competition happening every September. Advanced students have the opportunity to compete overseas atwell-renownedcompetitions.

To assist you with your Skills journey, you are encouraged to attend the numerous demonstrations,andtrainingandjudgingworkshopsprovidedbytheportfolio

Tosignuptocompetitions,workshopsandpanels,pleasemonitorTheBriefaswell as FB Event posts on the UNSW Law Society Discussion Forum. For Skills-related training resources and competition timelines, please see the resource library undertheCompetitionstabontheUNSWLawSocietywebsite.

What is something you wish you knew in first year or a top tip you would give firstyears?

Trynewthings!UNSWLawSocietyisoneof(ifnot)thebestlawstudentsocietiesin Australia in terms of the number of events and initiatives on offer. Try to attend events and initiates from each of the portfolios to determine what you are interested and enjoy. Being involved in LawSoc is a great way to meet like-minded peopleandbuildcommunity.

Favouritespotatuni(canbeaspottoeat,aspottostudy,somewheretorelax)

Alumni lawn 1-2pm Great place to have lunch with friends (or make them!) You areboundtorunintopeopleyouknowfromclass,LawSoc,etc.

SOCIALJUSTICE PORTFOLIO

BHAVIKAGGARWAL

VICE-PRESIDENT(SOCIALJUSTICE)|COMMERCE|3RD SOCIALJUSTICE@UNSWLAWSOC.ORG

Whatdoesyourportfoliodo?

The Social Justice Portfolio has three distinct aims: instigating positive law reform through advocacy, supporting our diverse community of students, and ensuring that UNSW Law's leading position in creating community-wide change is achieved through volunteering opportunities and events which instigate meaningful discussions regarding equity, diversityandinclusion.

Keyeventsandhowtogetinvolvedinyourportfolio

Our portfolio provides a variety of diverse opportunities for students to engage with, which allow them to take an interest in social advocacy in distinct legal fields. A few examples of events to look out for include our 'Careers in Environmental Law Panel' and the 'Human Rights Networking Night' The portfolio also collaborates with a plethora of organisations to presentvolunteeringopportunities,allowingstudentstogaininvaluableindustryexperience whilst creating community-wide social change. Moreover, the Social Justice portfolio allows students from diverse backgrounds to gain insights directly from industry professionals through our unique mentoring programs and range of networking nights These include opportunitiessuchasourPOC,Women'sandQueerMentoringprograms

Finally, for those students who have a passion for writing, editing or publishing, our portfolio has a variety of publications that they can get involved in to further promote social justice. Examples include the ‘Court of Conscience’ (Winner of ALSA's 'Best Equity Publication' for 4 years in a row!), ‘Run the World Women's Newsletter’ and ‘Shades of Injustice’! Moreover, if you are interested in law reform, you will have the opportunity to work with our amazing Policy submissions team to submit submissions to parliament for different bills and amendments to laws. Information and registration for all these events and opportunities will be posted up on the UNSW Law Society Page on Facebook and Instagram! Make sure to keepaneyeout!

Whatissomethingyouwishyouknewinfirstyearoratoptipyouwouldgivefirstyears? Don'tbeshytoaskpeopleforhelp!Mostofthetimepeopleareveryhappytogiveittoyou.

Favouritespotatuni(canbeaspottoeat,aspottostudy,somewheretorelax)

The basement level of the Science and Engineering Building (The showers there have the bestwaterpressureforanypost-gymorsportsseshatuni!).

SECRETARIAT PORTFOLIO

OSCARIREDALE

SECRETARY|ARTS|3RD SECRETARY@UNSWLAWSOC.ORG

Whatdoesyourportfoliodo?

The Secretariat portfolio is responsible for providing governance, compliance and risk management services for the UNSW Law Society. We work closely with the Cabinet to ensure that we operate within the Constitution, Regulations and statutory requirements and ensure that Cabinet is running effectively. We also liaise with external stakeholders such as NSW Fair Trading, the Australian Charities and Non-for-profit Commission and Arc@UNSW on behalf of the Society.

KeyEvents

A lot of what the Secretariat does is in the background and allows the great events and opportunities offered by other portfolios to occur However, key events that the Secretariat will be responsible for include the AGM, EGM and LawSoc elections.

What is something you wish you knew in first year or a top tip you would give firstyears?

Embraceeveryopportunitythatcomesyourway!GetinvolvedinLawSoc,whether it be through competitions, social activities, Law Camp or networking events Also, get involved in other ways outside of your Law studies so that you have an outlet andawaytorelaxifyougetstressed.

Favouritespotatuni(canbeaspottoeat,aspottostudy,somewheretorelax) GYG,ofcourse!You’lloftenfindmegrabbingmylunchthereafterclass

TREASURER PORTFOLIO

ZHONGGUAN TREASURER|COMMERCE|4TH TREASURER@UNSWLAWSOC.ORG

Whatdoesyourportfoliodo?

The Treasury is responsible for managing all of Law Society's finances and ensuring that all portfolios have the necessary resources to run their events and initiatives as best they can! We work closely with the Presidents and the rest of Cabinet to develop regular budgets and draft expenditure-related policies. Throughout the year, we monitor each portfolio's spending such that they stay within the allocated budget and arepolicycompliant.

Additionally, as LawSoc is an ACNC registered charity and incorporated association, the Treasury is also responsible for producing financial reports and meeting our reporting obligations, which involves working closely with our auditorsandexternalgoverningbodies.

What is something you wish you knew in first year or a top tip you would give firstyears?

Youruniexperienceiswhatyoumakeofit Tryabitofeverything,everyonehasto start somewhere. You can really find what you love and the initiatives at UNSW Law and the broader community are invaluable and unique. Make memories and enjoyyourtimehere.

Favouritespotatuni(canbeaspottoeat,aspottostudy,somewheretorelax) ThePLACEintheUNSWBusinessSchoolbuilding.Thevibesareimmaculate.

LAWSOC PUBLICATIONS

Besuretokeepaneyeoutforthesepublicationsbeingbroughtto youthroughouttheyearbyvariousPortfolios!

EDUCATION

Lawkipedia → Theveryguideyouarereadingrightnowisanannualpublication seeking to help incoming law students navigate their transition into UNSW Law. Each year the guide is open for submissions from students on a wide range of topics designed to give a comprehensive insight into studying law at UNSW, includingsubjectguides,eventsandimportantcontacts.

Possibilities Guide → Unsure how to take your learning from the classroom and apply it to a real world workplace? The Possibilities Guide provides a starting point for students to understand the vast range of opportunities that a law degree opens to them, alongside tips on how to maximise their soft skill developmentwhilstatlawschool.

Electives Guide → Making its long awaited return in 2023, the Electives Guide delvesintoeverythingabouttheelectivesavailabletolawstudentsatUNSWin the latter stages of their degrees The guide is your essential resource for knowing what each elective involves, when it is timetabled and what to expect, thereforeallowingstudentstoselectelectivesbestsuitedfortheirinterests

Wellbeing Guide → Caring for our mental health is vital, especially in the challengingcontextoflawschool.TheWellbeingGuideseekstoequipstudents with essential information for looking after themselves; assist with resources and strategies for seeking help during rough times; and encourage positive behavioursthatwillbeinstilledthroughoutstudents’timeatdegrees

Recognising the importance of caring for our mental health - especially in the challenging context of law school, the Wellbeing Guide seeks to equip Law studentswithessentialinformation

INTERNATIONAL

Perception → Perception is a guide on a range of topics concerning internationalstudents,suchasarrivalinAustralia,visa,culturaldifferences,work and studying at UNSW Law in general. We hope to provide this tailor-made publicationtonotonlymakeyourlifeeasier,buttoallowyoutomakethemost ofyourtimespentstudyingLawinSydney!

PRIVATELAWCAREERS

PLC Guide → The 2023 Private Law Careers Guide will feature in-depth insights intothevastopportunitiesavailableintheprivatelawsphere.Fromtestimonials to firm briefs, the Guide will offer students a deep dive into the learning experiences to be gained in practising within various commercial teams such as mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, competitions and many more!

PUBLICINTERESTCAREERS

PIC Guide → The PIC Guide will give you all the information you need about public law careers, including great places for internships, student testimonials andhowtoacewritingaresume.It'sagreatplacetogoforinsightsintocareers in the government, working in criminal law and getting involved with not-forprofitorganisations.Andluckyforyou,wehavetwocomingoutthisyear!

SOCIALJUSTICE

PolicySubmissions → Policysubmissionsgivestudentstheopportunitytoutilise their contemporary perspectives and ideas in shaping the law's future developmentprocess.Oursubmissionstostate,federalandinternationallevels of government allow students to contribute to the law reform process while leadingtothedevelopmentofrobustandrepresentativelaws.

Court of Conscience → The Court of Conscience is UNSW LawSoc's premiere social justice publication focusing on the intersectionality between individuals, communities, and the law across both national and global spheres The publication has won ALSA's award for 'Best Equity Publication' across all Australian Universities for 3 years running. Our past publications have focused on key issues such as race, gender, and human rights, and have served as platforms for important scholarly and social discourse. In 2023, our publication willfocusontheruleoflawwithinthe21stCentury

RuntheWorld:Women’sNewsletter → RuntheWorldisanewsletterpublication dedicatedtotheissuesconcerningwomenandnon-cismen Studentsfromall backgrounds and ages are encouraged to contribute essays, poetry, short stories and articles which voice their perspectives and experiences on topical issuessuchasgenderroles,leadership,mentalhealthandsexuality.

ShadesofInjustice → TheShadesofInjusticeblogallowsstudentstovoicetheir perspectives and interactions with issues that face ethnocultural communities Sinceitsinceptionin2020,thebloghashumanisedcurrentevents,allowingthe UNSW Law Community to engage with key issues such as racial discrimination and COVID-19, genocides, and refugee and indigenous rights. All students are encouragedtocontributetothisblog.

ACTIVITES& OPPORTUNITIES

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LAWCAMP

MarieKhoury-2ndyear,Science/Law

Lawcampwasoneofthebestexperiencesofmyfirstyearofuni.WhenI firstsawitadvertised,Iwasincrediblysceptical-thewords‘lawcamp’to me translated to a bunch of other nerdy people gathering together and doing cringey challenges. This was so far from the case - I learned that law students are the most adventurous and chaotic of them all. By the end of the third day of camp, people who were formerly strangers to me hadbecomemybestfriends-andtheyremainsotoday Campissucha brilliant way to create bonding - from raunchy team challenges, to wholesomemealtimeschats,tojungleparties,tostayingupallnightwith thepeopleinyourcabin…youhavenochoicebuttomakelifelongfriends who you will grow to love and be so grateful for. You also build amazing relationshipswithyourcampleaders.Icansayfirsthand,it’ssohelpfulto have friends in older years - not because they’re great people but becauseyoucan(andshould)stealtheirnotes Alljokesaside,myfriends and I at uni often reflect on camp and what it’s done for us. I know for a fact that I most certainly would not have the network of cool people aroundmethatIdotodayhadImissedoutoncamp.Ourwholecohortis closer for it: everyone knows everyone (much to the dismay of neighbouringpeopleactuallytryingto“study”inthelawlibrary…whatever thatis).Somywordsofwisdom:go.Youwillthankmelater.

OscarSeifried-3rdyear,PPE(Politics,Philosophy,andEconomics)/Law

Law Camp is a great trip that takes place over a few days during the beginning of Trimester 1 every year. Put together by the Activities, Events and Socials Directors, this camp aims to take first-year undergraduate and JD students alike, out of Sydney, for an immersive and fun escape from the sometimes stressful start of your journey at UNSW Students are randomly assigned to groups of about ten, each with two older law students (camp leaders), with whom you’ll compete in a range of challenges, games and activities against other groups. There are prizes, laughs and law camp’s famous themed parties. The 3-day trip is designed to encourage first-year students to step out of their comfort zonesinasafeenvironment,whilstalsomakingheapsofnewfriends,that you will keep throughout the rest of your studies It also serves as a chance for younger students to get to know older law students, a great time for any questions about the university experience or a particular degree.Askanyseniorlawstudentabouttheirlawcampexperience–itis anopportunitynottobemissed!

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LAWPLUS

Hi everyone! Congratulations on making it into UNSW Law! You’re in for a ride because the Law Society has so many opportunities and eventsonoffer,includingLawPLUS!LawPLUSisourLawSociety’svery ownpeermentoringprogram.Uponsigningup,you’llbeassignedto a group of first-year law students with two keen mentors from second year law and above. They’ll be like your personal human Lawkipedia. You’ll meet up together for one hour each week, participate in exciting weekly challenges and have the chance to win prizes at the end of the term! You’ll also be invited to our LawPLUS Launch Party, a mid-term themed Trivia Night and a Closing Event to wrap up the program So if you’re keen to make friendsandgettoknowwhatlawschoolislikefromexperiencedlaw students,signuptoLawPLUStoday!Wecan’twaittomeetyouall!

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JD/PGIMPACT MENTORINGPROGRAM

The JD/PG Impact Mentoring Program is the only specialist peer mentoring program for JD and postgraduate students, designed to assist a smooth transition into law school. The program aims to provide a comfortable and friendly environment for first year studentstoconnectwithmoreexperiencedpeers.Peermentorsare trained to emphasise the importance of building a healthy social network with strong lasting bonds, developed through the weekly groupmeetings.

Mentoringsessionsaimto:

Createasupportnetworkfornewstudents; Provideasafespaceforstudentstodiscussanydifficultiesthey are encountering, and connecting them to appropriate people andresourcesifnecessary;

DevelopaprofessionalnetworkofdiverseUNSWLawstudents; Fostercross-culturalengagementandinclusiveness; Provide value tips and tricks for not only surviving but succeedinginlawschool!

TheJD/PGMentoringProgramisanamazingopportunityforJD/PG studentstoconnectwitheachother.WhilstIwasthrilledandexcited tostartlawschool,Iwaslikemanyotherstudentswhofoundlawto beincrediblyrewardingyetextremelychallenging.However, connectingwithotherstudentswithfirsthandexperiencesreally helpedmesucceedwiththetransitionprocessintothelawdegree. Italsocreatedanopportunityformetomakenewfriends,which alsohelpedmakelawschoolmoreapproachableandenjoyable.

IthereforehighlyrecommendtheJD/PGmentoringprogram,asitis anamazingplatformfornewJD/PGstudentstoseekadvice,share experiencesinlaw,andlearnfromotherpeers.Italsoprovidesa valuableopportunityforbothstudentmentorsandmenteesfrom differentyearstobuildfriendshipsandnetworkwitheachother

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LAWREVUE

Blinding lights. Your ears are roaring. Your hearts racing. There's cheering. All your friends around you on stage have wide smiles on theirfacesandyourfamily'swavingatyoufromtheaudience.

Soundsenticing?

Every year, Law Revue Society puts on a 3-night show of acting, singing, and dancing with a live band! We parody famous movies andshows,andpokeatcontentlearntinLawSchool.

2022/21:NoCrimetoLie

2019:TheChillingAdventuresofSubpoena

2018:TheBachelawyer

2017:LadyandtheTrump

2016:21JudgeStreet

2015:TheBlunderGames

To craft this show, we have producers, directors, cast, portfolio heads and subcommittee members who write, organise, and orchestratetheshow.

Being a first year can be daunting, but joining Law Revue is an excellentwaytomeetnewandolderstudents,growmoreconfident, expandyourskillset,andmostimportantly,HAVEFUN!

Wewillbehavingopenauditionsforcast,andwillbeopeningforms tojoinourportfoliosubcommitteesoon!

Followuson:

Facebook:UNSWLawRevue

Instagram:@unswlawrevue

Vihan Roy, Stephanie Duong and Jessica Lim: 2023 Law Revue Producers

DanielPhung,JessicaSharonandKiriKerr:2023LawRevueDirectors

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LAWREVUE

TanDung(Daniel)Phung-3rdyear,Commerce/Law

What am I about to walk into? Am I going to make any meaningful friendships? What if I don’t fit in and people despise me instead? Those are the questions I have asked myself before stepping my feet into my firstyearoflawschoolatUNSW.

ThenIsawthismanreppingUNSWLawRevuewithaweirdsmileymaskat LawFacultyinductionduringO'WeekandIalmostdidnotwanttojoinlaw revue. When was the moment I actually decided to join Law Revue you mayhaveasked?ItwaswhenIwenttotheirfirstopenauditionandfound out university in Sydney was not too scary after all Even though I have attended one year of law school in a different state, it was still nerve racking.Thus,havingasocietywhereIcouldhaveplentyoffunandmeet plentyofnewpeoplefromallsortsofbackgroundsfeltsomehowhomey. I'vehadthepleasuretomeetalotofcoolfriendlylawstudentsofallages, yetalsostudentsfromdifferentdegrees.

I could advertise Law Revue as a gate for BNOC status but I will not, becauseitisaboutmorethanthat.It'sthesenseofcommunityforme.It's thefriendlinessforme.It'stheconfidenceboostforme.Ifyou'dliketoslay inyourfirstyear,LawRevueiswhereyoushouldbeginyourslayerainuni. OrshouldIsay,SlawRevue.

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LAWBALL

-3rdyear,Media/Law

LawBallisoneofthemosthighlyanticipatedeventsoftheyearwithinthe Law Society at UNSW. Anyone both within and outside of the Law Society can attend, making it an occasion not be missed! This event caters to around 600-800 people, all dressed to the nines for an unforgettable evening. It features live bands, a DJ, entertainment, food, drinks, photo booths,andlotsofdancing.

Law Ball is typically held at the end of the academic year and is a great opportunity to celebrate with friends, make memories, and meet new peoplefromvariousyearsanddegrees Iwouldhighlyrecommendgoing to Law Ball no matter what stage of your degree in, as it is arguably the biggestsocialeventoftheyear!

I thoroughly enjoyed getting dressed up with my friends and dancing all night,aswellasmeetingnewpeopleattheevent.It'sanincrediblenight toallcometogetherandmakememoriesthat'lllastalifetime.

TicketsareusuallyreleasedaroundthemiddleoftheyearforaTrimester 3 Ball, so keep an eye on the UNSW Law Society's Facebook page for any announcements about this! They are known to sell out super quick so makesureyoubuythemassoonasyoucan!

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SPORTWITH LAWSOC

Sports events with LawSoc are great ways to stay fit while making friends. In my opinion, there's no better way to bond with people than over some friendly competition while complaining that you ' re unfit! I’ve made some good friends playing on randomly selected teams,becauseeveryoneisthereingoodspirits,wantingtohavea goodtime Sporteventsatlawsocietytypicallyincludegaladays,a post-uni afternoon game followed by drinks or dinner, and involvementincharityrunsandcompetitions,suchasCity2Surf,and the Wings for Life run. There’s always a good variety of sports on offer too, including soccer, basketball, dodgeball, touch and oz-tag - to name a few. The sports games usually cater for both competitive and social levels, making it a perfect opportunity for everyone to get involved! LawSoc also offers events like ‘LawSoc goestoStateofOrigin’,orothersportingmatches-whichisgreatif youdon’tparticularlyloveplayingsports.SportseventswithLawSoc areespeciallyimportantconsideringthelevelsofstresswhichoften arise during term. LawSoc times events to make them convenient andamuch-neededstudybreak.

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LAWBAND

The Law Society Band consists of UNSW Law students who perform a wide array of musical genres, from Rock to R&B, to entertain guests at various society events. This includes the annual Law Ball and our very own musical showcase; Lawlapalooza,nowwiththeaddedkaraokeeventformaximum entertainment.

LawBandwasfoundedin2013,butunfortunately,COVID-19has taken a toll on the band's performance opportunities throughout 2020-2021. Nevertheless, the Law Band is back in action for 2022! Law Band is an awesome way to utilise your musicaltalents,havefunandmeetfellowmusicianswithinthe law faculty. No matter what instrument you play, musical experience or year level all are welcome to audition during earlyterm1.KeepaneyeontheLawSocietyFacebookpagefor auditioninformationandupcomingevents.Seeyouthere!

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UNSWLAW JOURNAL

The University of New South Wales Law Journal (‘UNSW Law Journal’) is one of Australia’s leading academic legal journals and one of the few to be produced entirely by a voluntary student board. It is the flagship publication of the UNSW FacultyofLaw&JusticeandoneofthemostwidelycitedlegalreviewsinAustralia

The UNSW Law Journal publishes four issues annually: two general issues and two part-thematic issues, the latter of which focus on a range of perspectives on selectedlegaltopics.

Each issue of the UNSW Law Journal is launched during a formal evening held at the offices of one of our premier sponsors, including leading law firms Allens, HerbertSmithFreehills,King&WoodMallesonsandCorrsChambersWestgarth.

Launch events are widely attended by leaders in the legal profession All students are welcome to attend launch events, which provide a great opportunity to meet current Editorial Board members, network and learn about contemporary legal issues

GetInvolved

The Editorial Board is the body of students responsible for the production of the UNSW Law Journal. The responsibilities of General Members of the Editorial Board include:

• Editing papers from leading legal academics, practitioners and judicial officers thatareselectedforpublication;and

•AttendingmeetingsoftheEditorialBoard,issuelaunches,dinnersandothersocial events

After serving as a General Member of the Editorial Board, students also have the opportunitytostandforelectiontotheExecutiveCommitteeandassumeeditorial responsibilityforthepublicationoftheUNSWLawJournal.Coursecreditisawarded forthesepositions.

RecruitmenttotheEditorialBoardisahighlycompetitiveandrigorousprocess.First yearstudentsinterestedinbecomingaGeneralMemberoftheEditorialBoardare encouragedtoapplyduringoursecondrecruitmentperiodinAugust2023

For more information on the recruitment process and eligibility requirements, please visit: https://wwwunswlawjournalunsweduau/recruitment-to-theeditorial-board

MatildaGrimm

ExecutiveEditoroftheUNSWLawJournal

PenultimateyearCommerce(Management)/LawStudent

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UNSWLAW BOARD

UNSW Law comprises the Law School and a range of research, education and advocacy centres UNSW Law is governed by the Faculty Board which is composed of full-time academic staff, casual teaching staff as well as various nominees and student representatives. In addition, the Faculty Board is governed by a number of subcommittees such as the International Committee and the Equity, Diversity and the Inclusion Committee which report totheboardonarangeofmatters.

Student representatives in the Law School provide the primary means of communication between the academic, administrative and student sectors of the Law School. The student representatives areallowedtovoteandhaveasayonthenatureofgovernanceof the faculty, acting as advocates and voicing concerns of the studentbodytothecommittee.

Students may contact their representatives collectively at lawstudentreps@lists.unsw.edu.au.

If your concern relates to an issue for which there is a specific facultycommittee,youmightindicatethisinthesubjectlineofyour email.

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EXCHANGE

Exchange is an enriching opportunity to undergo significant amounts of learning (both academically and culturally) whilst travelling and living independently. 2022 saw the exciting return of exchangefollowingabriefhiatusduetoCOVID-19,withmanyofour olderlawstudentscurrentlyabroadcompletingtheirstudies!

Requirementsandimportanttips:

Youmusthavecompleted60UOCofyourlawdegree,including thesubject‘EquityandTrusts’.

Theapplicationprocessstartsayearbeforedeparture.

UNSW has a wide range of very good universities as official exchange partners, including in Asia, the Americas, the United Kingdom and Europe → to help narrow your selection, spend time researching the exchange destinations available to UNSW Law Students, including what subjects they offer and the opportunitieswithinthelocalarea.

HECS-HELP will assist in covering your university fees if finances areabarriertogoingonexchange,whilstOS-HELPwillgrantyou adecentamounttospendonexchange.

For more information, visit https://wwwunsweduau/lawjustice/student-life/international-opportunities/exchange

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STUDENTLEGAL EDUCATION GROUP(SLEG)

The Student Legal Education Group (SLEG) was founded by UNSW Law students and has been dedicated to promoting social justice for over 40 years SLEG’smissionistoequipschoolsandmembersofthecommunity with the knowledge to understand, engage with and access the law in a practicalcontext.Overtheyears,SLEGhasgrownasanorganisationand accordingly has expanded our capacity to improve legal literacy across localandregionalcommunities.SLEGparticularlyendeavourstoincrease legalliteracyinareasoflawrelevanttoyoungpeople,includingconsent, employmentandpolicepowers.

SomehighlightsofSLEGinclude:

In2021,embarkingonourfirsteverregionaltrip,spendingfourdaysin Tamworthpresentingtosixhighschoolsandfacilitating13workshops onavarietyoflegaltopicsrelevanttoyoungpeople.

Following up the success of the 2021 Tamworth Trip with our 2022 OrangeTrip,whereateamoftenfromSLEGpresentedoverthreedays toschoolsacrosstheOrangearea

Partnering with Youth Law Australia to run workshops in the Sydney metropolitan area, providing high quality and accurate legal information to young people around UNSW. Youth Law Australia is Australia’s only national, technology-based community legal service, withSLEGhavingaYLAsolicitorpresentateachpresentation

SLEG will be recruiting Presenters in Term 1 Joining SLEG is an invaluable opportunityto:

AttainAHEGSaccreditation(extra-curricularcreditwhichgoesonyour officialuniversitytranscript);

Seeyourlawdegreeinpractice;

Liaise directly with the Law School, Solicitors and other external stakeholders;

Strengthenyourleadershipskills;and Workwithlike-mindedindividualsforaworthycause.

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STUDENTLEGAL EDUCATION GROUP(SLEG)

YunshanSu-2ndYear,JD

I am one of the presenters from the 2022 SLEG team As part of my role, I interactedwithover40highschoolstudentspersessiononcyberbullying law,publiclaw,andpolicepowers Furthermore,Icoordinatedwithateam of 3 to generate creative legal presentations and addressed queries duringQ&Asessionsonagroupof8studentsandappropriatelydirected legal advice related questions to a supervising solicitor from Youth Law Australia. I enjoyed doing the above with other law students who I met through SLEG, particularly as during my preparation it was also a good waytoreviewwhatIlearnedatlawschool.InSLEG,itisaverygoodteam andmycommunication,legalpresentationandalsopublicspeakingskills areimprovedalot.

AntaraLabiba-4thYear,Commerce/Law

My 2022 university experience has been fruitful, accomplishing and enjoyablebecauseofmyexperiencesatSLEGasaMarketingCoordinator for the past year As a marketing coordinator, alongside my cocoordinator, I was responsible for designing the marketing material and strategiesforoursocialmediaplatformsandFacebookevents,alongwith our society's Prospectus which is sent out to regional schools. The most fulfilling aspect for me was having the ability to contribute towards helping educate young disadvantaged members in rural and low socioeconomic communities, particularly regarding their legal rights; a necessary skill for daily life which unfortunately many people are not privileged to have. As a team, we all felt proud of our efforts towards our visionandsuccessofeventsin2022bymakingarealimpactonthewider community.NotonlydidIgainsomanyamazingexperiencesbyforming genuinefriendshipswiththeteam,beingaSLEGexecmemberhelpedme develop so many valuable skills for my growth as a UNSW Law Student andfutureprofessionalinthelegalindustry.

COMPETITIONS MOOTING& SKILLS

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MOOTING

Mooting is a fun and rewarding extracurricular activity that challenges students to think creatively about legal issues. In moots, students pretend to be barristers in a simulated court proceeding. Competitors are given a fictional case and preparewrittensubmissionsbasedontheirownlegalresearch. Theythenpresenttheirargumentsinfrontofapanelofjudges. Participatinginmootingisagreatwayforstudentstoimprove theirlegalreasoning,researching,writingandoralpresentation skills. Students are given a unique opportunity to build on the knowledge and skills they develop in the classroom in a supportive environment. Mooting trains students to think like lawyers, understand the best ways to navigate legal rules and recognise the strengths and weaknesses in their own arguments. It is also social and a great way to meet people in your own cohort and other year groups. Everyone should try mooting, so sign up for Beginners Mooting Competition this term.TheregistrationformwillbeavailableontheLawSociety Facebookpage,websiteandintheBrief(emailednewsletter).

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MOOTING

BouchraChehimy-3rdYear,Commerce/Law

If I was asked to describe mooting in two words, I would say challenging and fun. So, what is mooting? And why is it challenging yet fun? Mooting is a ‘mock-trial’. It is where law students develop their legal, advocacy and research skills in a simulated court hearing.Studentscanapplythechallenginglawtheylearntoargue a fictitious legal dispute. However, mooting is not just about submissions. Mooting fosters an enjoyable and collaborative atmosphere for students to engage in a fun environment while simultaneously forming lasting friendships. My involvement in mootinghasunequivocallyallowedmetobuilduponmylegalskills while also giving back to the UNSW Law Society. Participating in competitions has inspired me to be courageous in seeking out opportunities for written and oral advocacy and thrive under the adversarial nature of mooting. I highly encourage you all to give mootingachance!

MatthewKuk-2ndyear,Commerce/Law

That feeling in your first-ever moot when you get asked a question, there is no other adrenalin rush like it. Mooting is an extracurricular activity where you play the role of a barrister presenting their case before a panel of judges in simulated appellate court proceedings. This is the perfect opportunity for you to put into practice all the skills that you have learnt in the classroom such as legal research and writing, argument formation and oral presentation. Through mooting, you meet extremely talented like-minded individuals and withyourteammates,youformreallystrongbondsandfriendships. If you are really competitive there are also opportunities to moot againstotheruniversitiesininter-varsitymoots.Mootinghashelped myself and my peers transform the way we advocate and has developedourself-confidence.Mootingisanexperiencethatevery law student should try, and I truly believe that you will absolutely loveit!

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NEGOTIATIONS

Negotiations stimulates the core aspects of real-world negotiation sessions between lawyers and clients. Teams of two, who represent opposing clients in a case, are briefed on the scenario and are required to discuss and present their interests and aims amidst often complex circumstances. Ultimately each team aims to reach a satisfactory and fair solution that meets the interests of both sides within 50 minutes.

Thenegotiationscompetitionshavebeenanimportantaspect ofmytimeatlawschoolsofar.Learninghowtonegotiatehas helped me in many ways, both in law school, work, and my personal life. Ultimately, the negotiations competitions teach you that the best way to get what you want, whether it be a client's interests in a professional setting, or your own interests in your personal life, is through compromise, communication, and mutual respect. In addition, Negotiations are a great way to meet new people in your cohort. Through negotiations and otherskillscompetitions,IwasabletomeetpeoplethatIwould probably not have met otherwise, enabling me to see a few morefriendlyandfamiliarfacesaroundcampus.

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CLIENT INTERVIEWING

Client interviewing is a scenario-based competition where competitors aid a client in a legal matter as if they are in an initial consultation. This competition involves two partners assuming the role of solicitors, where they are given a one sentence “memo” 48 hours prior to the round. This often-ambiguousmemooutlinesthegeneralfeaturesoftheclient’slegal issues, which are then discussed in further detail with the client Client interviewingisafantasticopportunityforstudentsfromallstagesoftheir degree to develop key skills in communication, empathy and trust to nameafew.

BiancaVernier-2ndYear,Commerce/Law

Client Interviewing, a scenario-based competition, teaches the skills that are necessary for the communication between a lawyer and their client. Structured as a 30 minute interview, consisting of an introduction to the client, questioning the client, and posing possible solutions, the competitors,actingaslawyers,learnthatinformationgatheringisnotthe onlyimportantaspectofaclientinterview.Developingarelationshipand trust with your client is equally important and allows for longer term rapport This competition also explores issues surrounding the political and ethical realms, testing the competitors ability to respond to difficult, and often conflicting, situations If you are someone who is interested in developing these skills, applying their legal knowledge practically, and improving verbal communication and thinking on-the-spot, this is an opportunitythatyouwillnotregret!

VenLeeTeo-3rdYear,Commerce/Law

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MEDIATION

OscarIredale-3rdYear,Arts/Law

Mediation is a unique Skills Competitions offered by the UNSW Law Society which gives you the opportunity to showcase your negotiating skills and quick wit. In this competition, you and your partner take on the roles of lawyer and client. After receiving a fact scenario, you must develop a strategy and then participate in an 80-minute mediation. Unlike other competitions, an independent mediator aids all parties in exploring their interests and possible options. It is your job to further your client’s interests in the mediation. I participated in the Beginners Mediation competition in 2021 and it has challenged me and significantly improved my confidence, ability to think on my feet, and problem solve. Getting involved with skills comps (and particularly mediations) is one of the bestthingsyoucandoatlawschool.

WITNESS EXAMINATION

WhatitInvolves

WitnessExaminationisaskillscompetitionthatdrawsuponyourinnerAtticusFinch to use witness testimony to prove your case. In contrast to Mooting, Witness Examination relies less upon legislation and case law, and more upon the skill of questioningthewitnesses

TheProcess

Each team consists of two barristers and one witness (who does not have to be a law student) Junior Counsel for each the Appellant and Defendant delivers an OpeningStatementbeforetheAppellantdeliverstheiraffidavit,andissubsequently cross-examined by their opposition. The process then repeats for the Defendant, beforeSeniorCounselsdelivertheclosingstatements.

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WhyGetInvolved

Witness Examination will help to improve your attention to detail and ability to consider perspectives (which is a useful tool to apply to problem questions in the classroom) The mock court environment will authenticate your role as counsel for yourclient Youwillthinkeffectivelyonyourfeettodefendyourargumentwhenmet withachallengingsetoffactsandapotentiallyunrulywitness

Do not hesitate to make an objection during Examination-in-Chief → You are providedwiththeaffidavitoftheopposition’switness.Beforethetrialisinsession, gothroughandannotatewhereyouwouldobjectandhowyouwouldjustifythe objection (Hearsay? Leading Question?), so that you are prepared when the witness recites their statement The aim of making an objection is not only to earn points for your team, but to strike out comments or facts that harm your case-so,donotbeafraidtoobject

Feelfreetoamendyourownwitness’affidavit → UnlikeMockTrialinhighschool, it is not a requirement for witnesses to regurgitate their affidavit word-for-word As the barrister, you may edit the statement to draw attention away from facts that harm your case and towards those which give your witness credibility; as longasyoudonotaltermaterialfacts.

Examination-in-Chief should flow like a conversation → Although Examinationin-Chief is much shorter than Cross Examination, it is nevertheless an important display of skill. Show the judge that you are guiding the witness to explain their versionofeventsbyaskingsimpleandprecisequestions Ifthecommentsinthe affidavit no longer give a direct answer to the question you have asked, you should ask a new question This ensures that the witness statement appears accurateandauthentic

Prepare a clear line of questioning for Cross Examination → It is important to anticipate the answer to each question before you ask it. This is best achieved whenyourquestionsaresimpleandpromptayes/noresponse,withthehopeof backing the opposition’s witness ‘into a corner’ where their affidavit seems flawed. Ensure that you have mapped out different lines of questioning dependent on the witness’ potential answers, with planning helping you to think onyourfeetshouldyouneeditduringthetrial

WITNESS EXAMINATION

Witness Examination is the prime opportunity in law school to put your Harvey Specter pants on and interrogate, cross examine, and crack a witness.

The competition usually revolves around a criminal trial – with two team members representing the prosecution and two the defence Each team is given the opportunity to prep their side’s witness for Examination in Chief,andtoCrossExaminetheotherside’switnessinacompetitionthat guaranteesanintenseandunparalleledexperienceinadvocacy.

SkillsyoucandevelopbycompetinginWitnessExaminationincludeyour oral advocacy, as well as thinking on your feet and communicating with your team, witness, and judges The competition is judged at the grand finallevelbyexperiencedprofessionals.Itisalsoanexcellentopportunity to get some experience handling witness evidence before it appears in core law courses, and practically exposes students to areas of law that wouldotherwisebeentirelytheoretical.

Get involved! Registrations for the practice round of the Beginners competition will open in early Trimester 1 – keep your eyes peeled on the LawSocietyDiscussionForumforregistrationlinks! C O M P E T I T I O N S

COURSE GUIDES

andJustice

MatildaDib-3rdyear,Arts/Law

Introducing Law and Justice is one of the first units you will complete in your law degree. It might come across as intimidating and overwhelming, but it prepares you for the units ahead. Introducing Law and Justice introduces you to the fundamentals to the Australian legal system and its development, as well as teaching you legal writing and researching skills. This unit contributed greatly to my research and writing skills, as it teaches case analysis, legal citation and essay writing. Being prepared before each lesson benefitted me substantially as it ensured that I was taking away a greater level of understanding of content following each seminar, especially given the complexities of legal writing and research. Learning about the historical aspects and influences to the Australian legal system is enjoyable and provides a foundation as to how the law operates. This unit teaches skills that are utilised throughout your entire law degree, so be sure to be prepared for eachseminarandworkonretainingtheresearchandwritingskillsyougain.

LAWS1061-Torts

MaddiePanos-2ndYear,Commerce/Law

As your first case-heavy course, navigating Torts can initially feel really overwhelming I found that summarising cases in tables (using subheadings like‘facts’,‘issue’,‘held’,and‘relevance’)madeiteasierinexamstoidentifythe relevant case. Adding to this, specific situations (such as standard of care for children)onlyrequireonecaseauthority,sodon’toverwhelmyourselfbytrying to retain multiple cases that establish the same thing. It is worth familiarising yourself with the Civil Liabilities Act 2002 (NSW). While you are able to bring notesintotheexam,tomakethemostofyourtimeyoushouldtrytoremember the principles and only refer to your notes for ‘evidence’ (cases, quotes and legislation). The academic articles given can really shape your views on legal theory and you can gain so much from engaging with them thoughtfully. For exampurposes(youwillrefertoarticlesintheessay),takingnotesasyouread cansavealotoftimelaterbutit’simportanttorevisitthesenotesandrefresh your memory (and perhaps refine your interpretation) at the end of Week 10. For the finals, past papers are great and can be used to formulate ‘scaffolds’. Overall,Tortsisagreatopportunitytopractisewritingcriticallyofthelawandif youstayontopofthecontentandparticipateinclass,youwillbefine!

LAWS1150-Principlesof PrivateLaw

LaraAizenstros-2ndYear,Commerce/Law

PrinciplesofPrivateLawisthefinalsubjectyoudoinyourfirstyearofyourLaw degree. This course provides students with the fundamental elements of contractformationwhichactasakeyfoundationforfurtherexploringcontract lawlaterinyourdegree.Further,PrinciplesofPrivateLawdelvesintotheruleof privitywhichenablesstudentstounderstandtheapplicationofcontractlawto third parties. Later, this course transitions into property law including the classification of property and an individual’s rights in regards to property. In regards to property, Principles of Private Law introduces the concept of possession and ‘estoppel’, allowing students to understand the application of contract and property law My favourite part of this subject was the critical thinking it provoked in regards to what is considered property and further the topicalnatureofthecoursemadeiteasytoengagewiththecontentasmany of the cases and legislation had significant practical application to current events. The assessments in this course include a mid-term problem question and a final exam including a problem question and an essay question and of course,overallclassparticipationthroughouttheterm.Tomaximisesuccessin thissubject,stayuptodatewithyourreadingsandensureyouareconsistently summarising cases and legislation. Many of the key cases and legislation taught in this course have direct application to the elements of contract and propertylaw,allowingyoutoeasilyanswerproblemandessayquestions!Most importantly, do not be afraid to ask questions and do further reading on the elements of contract and property law A lot of this content is unfamiliar and mayappeardauntingbutoftenitjustrequiresabitofextratime!

LAWS1141-Principlesof PublicLaw

LAnnaPallister-3rdyear,Arts/Law

PrinciplesofPublicLawisthelastsubjectyouwilldointhesecondyearofyour degree. You begin to explore the basic concepts of constitutional law, administrative law and statutory interpretation It lays the foundation for the federal constitutional law and administrative law units that you will complete later in your degree. I found it really enjoyable, as you get to explore the elements of Australian constitutionalism, and the issues within it. The most interesting parts of the course for me was working through statutory interpretation problems, and learning about the relationship between our First NationsPeopleandconstitutionalism(whichisveryrelevantleadinguptoour referendum) Also,youbuildmoreknowledgeontheseparationofpowersyou are introduced to in ILJ. This shows you the political elements of law, and introduces you to the powers of our government. Learning about politics and the law in this way made it really interesting to see and understand the roles that different aspects of society plays in the legal system. The statutory interpretation elements will be a fundamental skill that you will use in future subjects, and in your career as a lawyer. These problems were always very enjoyable as you start to understand why certain laws are enacted The best waytotacklethissubjectistotryandstayontopofthecontentthroughdoing yourreadingsandupdatingyournotes.Thiswasdefinitelyoneofmyfavourite subjectsIhavedonesofarinmydegree!

CriminalProcess

JosephBellia-3rdYear,Arts/Law

Crime&TheCriminalProcesshighlightstheLawandJusticefaculty’sfocuson thecriminaljusticesystem.Ifyoucomeacrossthiscourseinyoursecondyear, it’llbeanicechangeofpacefromtheverycivillawheavyfirstyear CCPoverall focusesonthenitty-grittyaspectsofthecriminaljusticesystem.Initially,you’ll learnabouttheoriesofcriminalisation,followedbytwoveryimportantareasof thecriminaljusticesystemtoday-policepowersandbail.You’llalsolearnhow to break down the elements of a criminal offence, as well as interpreting the criminal law statutes This class further covers public order offences and drug offences,givingyouatasteforwhat’stocomeinCriminalLaws.

I’d encourage you to ask a lot of questions in this course - many of the concepts can be rather abstract and certain legislation confusing to follow. Absolutely pay attention to the lecture slides that will easily outline for you the step-by-step processes in the examinable topics such as bail and police powers It is also vital that you are on top of your readings and notes, as the final exam covers a substantial amount of content. I also recommend doing practice statutory interpretation questions (you’ll hear a lot about ‘He Kaw Teh’).Keepanopenmindwhentakingthisclass-you’lldefinitelyfindmanyof your assumptions about the criminal justice system being challenged. I hope thisclassfuelsyourpassionforcriminallaw,asitdidforme!

HOWTOGET INVOLVEDIN LAWSOC

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WewarmlywelcomeyoutoUNSWLaw-wehopeyourjourney hereisenrichingandrewarding,andlookforwardtoseeingyou around!