Announcements
Notice of casual vacancy
Nominations for the UTS Law Students’ Society By-Elections are now open for the positions of:
- First Year Representative (Two positions available)
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply, please send a Statement of Candidature to president@utslss.com and secretary@utslss.com by 5pm on Friday, 21 March 2025. Any statements sent after this time will not be considered.
A Statement of Candidature for the roles is a statement that reflects:
- Who you are (your full name, student number, student email address);
- A picture of yourself (optional);
- The position you are nominating yourself for;
- Why you want the position that you are nominating yourself for;
- Any experience that will assist you in the capacity of your nominated position;
- What you will bring to the position during tenure if you are elected; and
- What you will assist this Council in achieving if you are elected.
The formatting requirements for all Statements of Candidature are as follows:
- No more than one A4 page;
- Times New Roman;
- Size 12 font;
- 1.5 spacing;
- Normal (2.54cm) margins;
- Submitted in word format; and
- Must include your full name, student number, student email address, and the nominated position.
More information about the roles can be found in our By-Laws.
Announcement of Results:
The successful candidates will be notified at the conclusion of voting at the upcoming UTS LSS Council Meeting on Saturday, 22 March 2025. If you have any questions, please contact secretary@utslss.com.
🏇HOLD YOUR HORSES🏇
The Uni semester is back 🔔… and so is the UTS LSS Start of Semester Party, BUT this year we are bringing you a Raunchy Rodeo edition 👩🌾✨💖. This is by far the best way to jumpstart your year as one of the first UTS LSS events of 2025!
This isn’t our first rodeo so we’ve made sure you’ll have a darn good time. Included in a ticket is a HUGE bar tab 🥂, a special DJ 🎧, and brand new exclusive venue🎫 to keep the country vibes going all night.
Grab your cow print 🐄, denim and cowboy hat 🤠 to look pretty as a peach at our 🐴2025 UTS LSS Start of Semester Raunchy Rodeo 🐴. This is an event you do not want to miss whether a new or old member. Get to planning your own outfit or with a group of friends to be best dressed.🐷🐑🐓 Now mark the date and get ready for a wild night of fun.🤪
🎟First tickets go on sale at 6pm on Wednesday, 12th March 2025 🎟
🎟Final tickets go on sale at 6pm on Friday, 14th March 2025 🎟
Tickets: https://bit.ly/StartofSemesterParty2025.
EVENT INFORMATION
📅 DATE: Thursday, 20th March 2025
⏰ TIME: 7:30pm-12:00am
📍 VENUE: Kit and Kaboodle
🎫 TICKETS: First round on sale 6pm Wednesday 12th March 2025
💵1ST RELEASE PRICE💵: $15
💰2ND RELEASE PRICE💰: $20
Are you looking for a way to meet like minded Law Students? Do you have a passion for Social Justice and Law?
Look no further than the Autumn Brennan Discussion Groups!
Brennan Discussion Groups will cover a large range of interesting and relevant Law and Social Justice topics for you to discuss in small groups. They are a great way to gain new perspectives and develop your critical thinking skills. Join us as we explore, discuss, and contribute to shaping a more just and equitable society.
Discussion Groups will meet 5 times throughout the semester to discuss different social justice issues.
Autumn session times include:
- Monday: 10-11am, 1-2pm or 6-7pm
- Tuesday: 10-11am, 1-2pm or 6-7pm
- Wednesday: 10-11am, 1-2pm or 6-7pm
(Times are subject to change based on participant numbers)
Discussion Groups will meet 5 times throughout the semester to discuss different social justice issues, and will accrue 20 ROJ points for submitting 5 x 200-word reflections on their discussions.
If you are a Law student in your second year or above who has already participated in the discussion groups before, you may wish to apply to become a Discussion Group Leader. Leaders will receive 2 LTS hours per week and 25 ROJ points for a 1000-word reflection at the conclusion of the discussion groups.
Apply to be a PARTICIPANT here: https://bit.ly/ParticipantApplicationFormBDG2025
Apply to be a LEADER here: https://bit.ly/LeaderApplicationFormBDG2025
Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday, 1 April 2025.
If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Chloe Ferreira at brennan@utslss.com.
Expressions of Interest for The Full Bench 1: Out of Bounds are NOW OPEN!
Do you think Australia has areas of law that are in need of change? Interested in Global/International Law? Want to make a case for a new approach?
Don’t miss this opportunity to share YOUR opinion and get your legal essay published in the LSS’ student journal, The Full Bench!
This edition dares you, as a law student, to break free from the familiar and dive into how legal systems across the globe tackle challenges that Australia faces now—or could confront down the line.
Your mission? Make your case. Should we borrow international approaches to shake up the status quo, or would they cause more harm than good?
Argue it. Challenge it. Change the game.
You might like to write about areas such as, but not limited to:
- Incarceration issues – Can Norway’s Restorative Justice Model transform Australian prisons?
- Data privacy – A comparative analysis of Europe’s GDPR and whether Australia should adopt similar protections.
- Balancing free speech and hate speech – How Germany’s NetzDG or the US First Amendment approach could shape Australian law.
- Decarbonising with justice – Borrowing from New Zealand’s Climate Change Response Act.
- Compulsory voting vs. democratic freedom – What can the US teach Australia?
- Corporate accountability – Should Australia introduce US-style corporate liability laws?
This is a top opportunity to bring out your inner legal reformer and get published, don’t miss out!
PLUS you can claim 5 ROJ Points (Brennan Program) for every 350 words of your submission!!
Complete the Google Form here to pitch your idea, and the Publications Team will be in touch with you shortly to get started!
The Google Form will close on Thursday 20th March at 9pm, so get your ideas in now!
Please contact our Education (Publications) Director, Will Staber, at edu.publications1@utslss.com for any questions.
Come along to the UTS LSS Sports PILATES DAY! Come along for a fun session of mat pilates with our own personal instructor!
No experience needed – just come along for some fun with your fellow peers and to get active! We will have an hour-long session of mat pilates and then stay for lunch.
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE so be sure to get your tickets as soon as they’re released.
See you all there! 🧘♀️
EVENT INFORMATION
📅 DATE: Sunday 30th March 2025
⏰ TIME: 12pm-3pm
📍 VENUE: UTS Alumni Green
🎫 TICKETS: 10th March 10am
💵Ticket Price:: $20
If you have any questions, please contact our Sport director Anna Sunquist at sports@utslss.com.
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