Welcome!

Autumn Session is already well and truly underway - the car parks are full, text books have sold out and people are being attacked by an ugly duck on the Duck Pond Lawn. This can mean only one thing... it's time to renew your LSS membership!

The LSS has had some structural changes at the start of the year, which means that we now have three categories of membership... Academic Membership, Social Membership and Faculty Membership. For new and returning students this means you have two options... you can become an Academic Member for free, which gives you the right to vote at our meetings and in our annual election, and the opportunity to participate in our competitions... and/or you can purchase your annual Social Membership for only $5.

Social Members will receive benefits similar to what paid members have enjoyed in the past... the first 200 to join will receive an ALSA showbag with LSS goodies inside, and all social members will receive a discount on entry to the Cocktail Party, Pub Crawl and Law Ball. As usual, we will also have a few BBQs throughout the year, which will be free for social members. So go on, what are you waiting for?

Get down to the McKinnon Lawn on Wednesday 5th March at lunchtime and renew your membership.
Free BBQ and can of drink for the first 100 to renew membership on the day.

See you soon!

Levi Garry
2008 LSS President

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) 
We strongly encourage all first year law students to attend PASS. Enrolments for PASS are now open on SOLS. More information on the LSS E-Noticeboard.

Casual Vacancies on the LSS Committee 
There are still a few opportunities to get involved with the LSS as a committee representative this year. Information about vacant positions is on the LSS E-Noticeboard.

First Year Representative Elections
Nominations for the two first year rep positions close at 4.00pm on Thursday 6th March. Nominate yourself today.

The UOW LSS Annual Cocktail Party^
This year the cocktail party moves to an awesome new venue and is sure to be an excellent evening. It's a great opportunity to dress to impress, have fun and network with other law students in a non-classroom setting.

When: Wednesday 19th March 6.30-11.30pm
Where: North Wollongong Hotel (Upstairs)
Price: Final details and ticket release will be announced on the LSS E-Noticeboard this coming Wednesday.
Theme (Dress Code): Lawyers & Criminals

Unofficial After Party: Special 1/2 price entry# ($5) to 'Smooch' at Hotel Illawarra, thanks to our friends at Civil & Mechanical Engineering Societies.^

Details of LSS Competitions are yet to be announced.

Opportunities to practice your legal skills whilst competing against your peers in 2008 will include:

Junior Mooting (session 2)
Senior Mooting (session 1)
Client Interviewing (tba)

If you would like to help organise the LSS competitions, there are currently two competition coordinator positions vacant. More info on the LSS E-Noticeboard.

Law Electives for 2008 have been announced by the Faculty. Check out the options.

Did you enrol prior to 2006? If so, make sure to check if you have completed the three subject codes that the Faculty are phasing out - they will no longer be offered after 2008!

ALSA has made a submission to the Federal Government regarding their 2008-9 Budget. Click through to read their submission on the ALSA website.

Applications for the Graduate Employment Program open this Wednesday, 5th March.  Further information is available from the law noticeboard.

Writers Wanted

If you would like to write an article for any of our annual publications, please contact the President, who will put you in touch with the publications team.

We require articles for the o-week guide, careers guide, clerkship guide, SCALES Academic Journal, as well as for some proposed new publications.

If you are interested in having an article published, please email lhg90@uow.edu.au with information about your expertise!

Important University Dates

Get these dates into your diary now!

5 March: LSS BBQ & Membership Sales Stand
9 March: Last day to add subject or enrol late.
19 March: LSS Lawyers & Criminals Cocktail Party.
21-30 March: Mid Session Recess.
31 March: Census Date: Last day to withdraw without financial penalty.
4 April Law Careers Fair - Darling Harbour
4 May: Last day to withdraw without acacemic penalty
7-20 June: Examinations.
3 July: Release of Exam Results

There are Justices from various Courts around Australia who are now accepting applications for the various positions on their staff teams. For full details on these positions, visit the Career Opportunities Page.

NSW Bar Association Open Day
 
Date: Friday 4 April 2008, 9.00am-12.30pm.
RSVP: visit the Career Opportunities Page for details on how to register.

NSW Bar Association Open Day for Females

Date: Friday 14 March 2008, 8.30am-1.45pm
RSVP: visit the Career Opportunities Page for details on how to register.

2007 Committee Members at the Annual Law Ball
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