Lawyers & Criminals Cocktail Party - Wed 19th March

Our Annual Cocktail Party is back, with a new date, new theme and all new venue! This year we will be stylin' it up at the Lounge Bar at North Gong Hotel with the theme of 'lawyers and criminals'. Make sure to get your style on, as there will be a prize for the best dressed lawyer and the worst looking criminal! It's a great opportunity to dress to impress, have fun and network with other law students in a non-classroom setting.

Tickets are only $30 for LSS Social Members, or $40 for guests/non-members. This year tickets are STRICTLY LIMITED TO 200, so BE QUICK or you will miss out!!

Ticket price includes a North Gong Cocktail on arrival, as well as three drink tickets (redeemable for house beer/wine/softdrink). A selection of hot finger food will also be provided, and our DJ will get you in the mood to bust out some moves on the dancefloor as the night progresses!

Tickets are on sale Mon-Fri this week at the LSS Office from 12.30pm-1.30pm and at other selected times or by appointment (see notice on LSS door for times). Please assist the LSS volunteers by bringing correct tender where possible (only limited change is available).

I look forward to seeing you there!

Levi Garry
2008 LSS President

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) 
We strongly encourage all first year law students to attend PASS. It is not too late to start attending if you have not already joined. Enrol in a session via SOLS - more information available on the LSS E-Noticeboard.

First Year Representative Elections
Nominations for the two first year rep positions have been extended to 4.00pm on Friday 14th March. Nominate yourself today.

LSS Vacancy - Mature Age Representative
There is a vacancy on the LSS Committee for a Mature Age Rep. If you are a postgraduate student or mature age undergraduate student, we encourage you to apply.
Nominate yourself today.

The UOW LSS Annual Cocktail Party^
When: Wednesday 19th March 6.30-11.30pm
Where: North Wollongong Hotel (Upstairs)
Price: $30 (LSS Social Members) / $40 Guests/Others
Theme (Dress Code): Lawyers & Criminals

Office Hours for Ticket Sales 10-14th March
Monday 11.30-1.30, Tuesday 10.00-4.00, Wednesday 10.00-4.00, Thursday 10.00-2.00, Friday 12.30-1.30. Tix only avail from 67.235a. Alternatively, if you cannot make any of these times, email Erin to book an alternate time.

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 will be announced shortly.

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.

ALSA 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 opened last Wednesday, 5th March.  Further information is available from the law noticeboard.

If you've ever wondered about what it takes to be on the bar, then head to the NSW Bar Association Open Day on 4th April, before you head to the Law Careers Fair at Darling Harbour.

Visit the Career Opportunities Page for details on how to register for the Bar Open Day. All who register and attend will receive an information kit on the day.

Coming Up...

The Careers Guide
The Summer Clerkship Guide
SCALES Academic Journal
plus some new and exciting guides!

Want to help?

If you would like to write an article for any of our publications, please contact the President, who will put you in touch with the publications team. Just email lhg90@uow.edu.au with information about your expertise!

Important Dates
Get these dates into your diary now!

9 March: Last day to add subject or enrol late.
14 March: NSW Bar Association Open Day for Females.
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 AND NSW Bar Association Open Day.
4 May: Last day to withdraw without acacemic penalty
7-20 June: Examinations. Be on time!
3 July: Release of Exam Results.

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.

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.

The Law Careers Fair
Date: Friday 4th April at Darling Harbour.
FREE BUS from UOW and Sutherland!  Please book your seat via email to Adam on apg560@uow.edu.au The Careers Fair has representatives in attendance from the top tier law firms, and there are mock interviews available and discussion roundtables will cover a broad range of topics. A must-attend for all senior students, and juniors are more than welcome to attend as well :)

Want to become Tipstaff?
Check out the Career Opportunities Page.

2007 LSS Members at the Annual Law Ball
Visit the Photo Gallery
Submit your best LSS photos to the IT Director