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Issue 7 ~ Wednesday 23rd April 2008

CEFA


 

   

*Governor-General's Undergraduate Essay Competition*
*Up to $33,000 in prizes to be won!*

Each year CEFA provides Governor-General’s Undergraduate Essay Competition for undergraduate university students enrolled at an Australian University. The Competition recognizes the importance of furthering undergraduate students' knowlege in the Civics, Citizenship and Values areas.

This competition, entering its fifth year, awards up to $33,000 in cash prizes to winning authors. The essay competition reflects current constitutional and public policy topics relevant to students from all faculties and which cover the Civics, Citizenship and Values areas. Questions for the 2007 competition included; the relationship between faith and secular society, the right to vote, media ownership, citizenship legislation, federalism and Australian history topics.

Every year the competition is judged by a panel of distinguished individuals including High Court Justices and prominent academics. This prestigious competition provides students with the opportunity to be further recognised for their academic skill, talent and research.

Applications for the 2008 competition are open now and the 2008 Essay Questions are online on the CEFA website. To download them click on the following link: Governor General's Undergraduate Essay Competition-Questions 2008. The competition will close 24 October 2008 at 5.00 PM AEST.

LSS strongly encourages you to enter this competition! If you decide to enter, please let us know and we can arrange to reimburse your registered post costs for entering your essay =D

Also, please don't forget to register for senior moot, which is on Thursday of Week 10. There are also a couple of last-second spots in the negotiation competition this Thursday 24 April - see below for more info.

Warm & Fuzzy Hugs,
from your UOW LSS

* Above information reproduced courtesy of CEFA. See their website for terms & conditions.

 
News
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Moot or negotiate your way to Tasmania

The Faculty will be sponsoring two senior mooters to the tune of $1,000 each to help cover expenses for attending the ALSA Championships. Want to go? Then show us your skill by registering for the moot, which is on Thursday 1st May. To register, or for more information about the comp, email your details to Anthony Connor on apc074@uow.

 


Senior Mooting Competition - Register NOW

Show us your mooting skill! Register your senior mooting team now! Mooting is conducted in teams of two. The Senior Moot will be a Torts based question. To register or ask any questions, please contact Anthony Connor on apc074@uow.

A junior moot for first time mooters will be held in second semester.

 

  News   Quick Links  

 

Justice of the Peace
Your LSS provides a Justice of the Peace service. If you require a JP, contact the President.

Last Chance to register for Negotiation CompNegotiation comp is on THIS THURSDAY! There are a couple of spots left, if interested please email the LSS President. First year students and first time negotiatiors welcome. It's all about how well you can negotiate.. the focus is on the skill, not on any substantive law!

Research HELP!
A research and referencing help service is provided by the Law Librarian each week during session.
Individual consultations are available for students and staff on Tuesdays from 10.30am-12.30pm in 67.235 (next door to your LSS!)

 

Selected Links from the Faculty of Law Notice Board

 

CEFA

The UOW LSS thanks the following sponsors for their generous support
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UOW LSS Major Sponsor


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Major Sponsor
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Sponsors
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