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A huge welcome to all of our new First Year Law Students! Your first LSS event is fast approaching!
UTS LSS presents First-Year Law Launch 2026 — one weekend, three experiences, and the ultimate weekend designed to bring your cohort together from day one!
Across the weekend, you’ll take part in outdoor adventure at The Tops (Stanwell Tops), experience Sydney nightlife with your cohort, and then come together on campus for a relaxed brunch and debrief!
This is your chance to meet your people, get involved with the LSS community, and kick off your degree in the best way possible. If you want to make the most of your first year, First-Year Law Launch is where it begins.
In 2025, tickets were sold out in less than a minute; set your alarms for the 2026 ticket release at 6pm on Thursday 12th February 2026!
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
🏕 Friday: Outdoor recreational activities at The Tops, Stanwell Tops
🍻 Saturday: A Sydney CBD pub crawl
🥐 Sunday: Brunch and debrief on campus
🤝 Plenty of chances to connect, socialise, and have fun
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
📅 Dates: Friday 13 – Sunday 15 March 2026
📍 Locations: The Tops (Stanwell Tops), Sydney CBD & UTS Campus
🎟 Tickets: $120 + booking fee – https://bit.ly/LawLaunch2026
‼️ Please note: Law Launch is not an overnight camp, events will run across daytime and evening sessions throughout the weekend.
🔞Ticket-holders must be 18+ to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact the Vice-President (Activities), Annabel Wu at vpa@utslss.com 🩵
📣Attention all UTS LAW STUDENTS! 📣
Get ready to rewind the clock ⏪
The UTS Law Students’ Society is kicking off the semester with our highly anticipated UTS LSS Start-of-Semester Party – DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES!!! 🎷🪩☮️🛹✨🎶
From disco dreams to neon nights, grunge to Y2K, and everything in between – pick your era, dress the part, and dance your way through the decades 🕺💃
This is the ultimate throwback night with your law friends, iconic music, and unbeatable vibes. Tickets will sell fast — don’t miss your chance to start the semester the right way! 🕰️💿🎞️
Come dressed as your favourite decade.
One night. Every era. No excuses. 🕺
EVENT INFORMATION
📅 Date: Friday, 20th March 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30pm-12:00am
📍 Venue: Cliff Dive
🎫 Tickets: 1st release – 11th of March, 2nd release – 17th of March
📋 Link: https://bit.ly/StartOfSemesterParty2026
💵 Price: First Release – $15, Second Release – $20
**Please note this is an 18+ event only**
If you have any questions, please email the Socials Team at socials@utslss.com.
Ticket Scammers
Please note that the UTS LSS does not accept responsibility for fraudulent ticket sales. All ticket sales, transfers, or refunds must be processed through the UTS LSS in order to be valid. Please contact the Socials Team for any assistance at socials@utslss.com.
Photography Clause
Please note that this event will be photographed. By registering attendance to this event, you consent to being photographed and to the UTS LSS publishing such photos on our social media, website and/or other general promotional material. If you do not want to be photographed, please let the photographer know and avoid being in photographs. However, by attending this event you recognise that there is a risk that you will be photographed. In the event that you are in published photos, you are welcome to message the Vice-President (Marketing) directly (vpm@utslss.com.) for any images to be removed.
Applications for the UTS LSS Mentoring Programs are now OPEN!
Are you eager to develop your advocacy skills, gain an insight into careers beyond corporate law, or be paired with an inspirational female mentor?
DON’T miss your chance to be a part of the following programs!
Advocates Mentoring Program
Women’s Mentoring Program
Beyond Corporate Mentoring Program
Link to register: https://bit.ly/MentoringPrograms26
🌟 Join the Award-Winning UTS LSS Clayton Utz Buddy Project! 🌟
Calling all UTS law students! Whether you’re a first year looking for guidance as a Junior Buddy, or you’re in second year and beyond ready to mentor as a Senior Buddy – this is your chance to be part of something truly special! 🚀
🏆 Nationally Recognised Excellence The UTS LSS Clayton Utz Buddy Project was crowned Best Student Initiative of 2024 by the Australian Law Students’ Society. Now it’s YOUR turn to experience why this program is making waves across Australia!
💙 What Awaits You: ✨ Genuine friendships that last beyond law school ✨ Meaningful connections with your law school community ✨ Support, guidance, and the chance to thrive together
⏰ Applications Close: 6PM, Tuesday, 17th March. Don’t wait – sign up now before spots fill up!
👉 Become part of a community that genuinely supports and inspires. Your next great law school memory starts right here!
For any queries, please contact our Education Engagement Directors, Alisha Pillay and Max Galanti, at edu.engagement1@utslss.com and edu.engagement2@utslss.com
Junior Buddy Sign Up Form: https://bit.ly/BuddyProjectJuniorSignUp2026.
Senior Buddy Sign Up Form:https://bit.ly/BuddyProjectSeniorSignUp2026.
Are you a first-year law student wondering how to make the most out of your law degree? Or perhaps you are eager to take your theoretical knowledge to the test and apply it in a practical setting?
Our UTS LSS Competitions Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to help students navigate the world of the UTS LSS’ legal skills and mooting competitions, offering a breakdown of the internal and intervarsity competition opportunities on offer, guidance on how to get involved (no matter the year of your degree), and valuable insights from experienced competitors.
Read here for more!