QUT Law Society - QUTLS

QUT Law Society - QUTLS The QUT Law Society is an incorporated, volunteer student association that services QUT Law students.

The QUT Law Society is an incorporated, volunteer student association which seeks to holistically enhance the tertiary experiences of all QUT Law students.

📣🎓 QUTLS Law Dinner 2025 🎉🍷Step into a night of sophistication, celebration, and legal inspiration! 🏛️✨Join us for one o...
26/08/2025

📣🎓 QUTLS Law Dinner 2025 🎉🍷

Step into a night of sophistication, celebration, and legal inspiration! 🏛️✨
Join us for one of the flagship events of the QUTLS calendar — a black-tie evening featuring a delectable two-course sit-down meal, exclusive guest speakers from both the judiciary and legal media, and a four-hour open drink package (beer, wine, and soft drinks included). 🍽️🥂

🎤 Prepare to be captivated by insights from a renowned judicial figure and one of Australia’s top legal influencers — offering thought-provoking perspectives on law, justice, and the future of the profession.
As the formalities wrap up, the night shifts into celebration mode with a live DJ, so bring your dancing shoes and get ready to toast the year that was (and the career ahead!). 🎶💃

📍 Location: The Garden Marquee Room, Victoria Park, 309 Herston Road, Herston QLD 4006
📅 Date: Saturday, 4 October 2025
⏰ Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM – formalities commence promptly at 7:00 PM

Secure your tickets, rally your cohort, and prepare for an unforgettable night with the QUT Law Society. 🥳👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️

//TICKET LINK//
Early bird tickets out now: https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=39864

You must be a QUTLS member to attend. To become a member, please purchase a QUTLS playing card at https://qutlsplayingcard.getqpay.com.

If you have any questions, please contact the Events team at [email protected] and [email protected].

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Queensland Intervarsity Law Competition!We extend our warmest congratulations...
26/08/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Queensland Intervarsity Law Competition!

We extend our warmest congratulations to the talented competitors who excelled in their respective disciplines:

Human Rights Moot: Declan Grunsell, Ruby Allen, Diesel Yoxon (Bond University)

Witness Examination: Millide Evans (Queensland University of Technology)

Criminal Sentencing: Ori Diskett (Queensland University of Technology)

Negotiation: Jessica Sullavan and Etienne Williams Poulton (Queensland University of Technology)

Client Interview: Kai Skuce and Nina Yamaura (University of Queensland)

Thank you to all participants, volunteers, and supporters who made this year’s QILC such a success. See all photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oL8FEThfTR9cGXLrwV6C0wD2GN5hA5gr

This week's goal is inspired by the QUTLS Events portfolio.WANT TO WIN?For your chance to win, send a photo of you achie...
25/08/2025

This week's goal is inspired by the QUTLS Events portfolio.

WANT TO WIN?
For your chance to win, send a photo of you achieving your weekly goal to us on Instagram and go in the draw to win QUTLS merch. We will be giving away one prize in week 7 and one prize at the end of the semester. You can enter once per week for each goal! For two entries, post your photo on a story and tag us!

Join us for the 2025 Murray Torcetti Lawyers x QUTLS Sentencing Competition and step into the shoes of the Prosecution o...
21/08/2025

Join us for the 2025 Murray Torcetti Lawyers x QUTLS Sentencing Competition and step into the shoes of the Prosecution or Defence in a mock Sentencing Hearing. This is your opportunity to make your mark in one of the most complex and controversial areas of the law!

In this competition, you'll engage with a hypothetical case based on real-world situations, providing an unrivalled chance to understand how Queensland’s justice system operates from a legal perspective. Competing individually, you'll receive the facts of the problem beforehand to prepare your oral submissions, drawing on the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 (Qld).

Showcase your ability to navigate the intricate considerations courts take into account when determining a just sentence and hone your skills in criminal law! Thank you to our generous sponsor Murray Torcetti Lawyers for making this event possible.

//DATE//
Prelims: 3 rd sep to 4 th sep
Semis: 11 th sep
Finals: 19 th sep

//TIME//
Rounds commence at 6pm.
Competitors will be contacted with their round start time and should arrive no less than 15 minutes early.

//LOCATION//
C Block Moot Courts, QUT Gardens Point (Preliminaries and Semi-Finals)
Grand - Finals TBC

//TICKET LINK
Find the registration form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccVa0pyaOvkZb3nepcPsaz-xwg4fcZpa2Kk2klJjw0DqfSgA/viewform

//DRESS CODE//
Formal Corporate - appropriate attire for court

You can email the Internal Competitions Officers at [email protected] with
any questions.

Worried you need a grad program, top marks or legal experience to get started? You don’t. Join Leo Cussen's two free onl...
19/08/2025

Worried you need a grad program, top marks or legal experience to get started? You don’t. Join Leo Cussen's two free online sessions for a real-world look at how to kickstart your legal career. No fluff, no pressure – just practical tips to help you find your path.

Session 1 | No Grad Program? No Worries! | Monday 25th August | 6:30pm | Online

Session 2 | Behind the Scenes: Life as a Lawyer | Monday 1st September | 6:30pm | Online

Sign up for both sessions, tell a friend... and if you can’t make it, they'll send you the recording.

Register today using this link: https://leocussen.tfaforms.net/5081923?tfa_2301

Ready to launch your career in law or justice?Applications are now open for the 2026 Law and Justice Graduate Program — ...
18/08/2025

Ready to launch your career in law or justice?

Applications are now open for the 2026 Law and Justice Graduate Program — a two-year, full-time opportunity with the Department of Justice. If you’re a final-year student or recent graduate in law, justice, criminology, psychology, social work, public policy, business, information technology or a related field, this is your chance to make an impact.

Choose your path:
- Law Stream (Graduate Legal Officer) – Apply your legal knowledge in a dynamic, service-oriented environment.
-Justice Stream (Graduate Justice Officer) – Deliver essential services and improve access to the justice system for Queensland communities.
- Program benefits include:
 mentoring and professional development
 experience across different areas of the department
 flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
 the opportunity to secure permanent employment in the Queensland Government.
-Applications close Sunday, 14 September 2025
- For more information and to apply, visit: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-653535-25

This week's goal is inspired by the QUTLS Media and Communications portfolio.WANT TO WIN?For your chance to win, send a ...
17/08/2025

This week's goal is inspired by the QUTLS Media and Communications portfolio.

WANT TO WIN?
For your chance to win, send a photo of you achieving your weekly goal to us on Instagram and go in the draw to win QUTLS merch. We will be giving away one prize in week 7 and one prize at the end of the semester. You can enter once per week for each goal! For two entries, post your photo on a story and tag us!

This week's goal is inspired by the QUTLS Sport and Health Portfolio.WANT TO WIN?For your chance to win, send a photo of...
12/08/2025

This week's goal is inspired by the QUTLS Sport and Health Portfolio.

WANT TO WIN?
For your chance to win, send a photo of you achieving your weekly goal to us on Instagram and go in the draw to win QUTLS merch. We will be giving away one prize in week 7 and one prize at the end of the semester. You can enter once per week for each goal! For two entries, post your photo on a story and tag us!

This Friday, competitors from Queensland's top universities will go head to head across a variety of competitions, inclu...
12/08/2025

This Friday, competitors from Queensland's top universities will go head to head across a variety of competitions, including Human Rights Moot, Witness Examination, Negotiation, Criminal Sentencing and Client Interview.

Those competing will be judged by some very special guests...
Without further ado, QILC is proud to announce the judges of the Grand Final Rounds...

The Honourable Chief Justice Helen Bowskill
The Honourable Justice Sean Cooper
The Honourable Justice Tom Sullivan
The Honourable Justice Melanie Hindman
The Honourable Justice Soraya Ryan
The Honourable Justice Sue Brown
The Honourable Justice John Bond
The Honourable Justice Thomas Bradley
The Honourable Justice Lincoln Crowley
The Honourable Justice Martin Burns

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Competitions will start at 5:30PM sharp, and all guests are encouraged to stay after the conclusion of the competition to enjoy a catered award ceremony, which will congratulate the participants and award our winners.

🎟️ Admission: Free and open to the public! Everyone is welcome to attend and witness the Grand Finals.

Please Register your attendance by 11:59pm Wednesday, 13 August.

Register your attendance here:
https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=39017

✨ Don't Miss Out! ✨

The QUTLS is proud to announce our panellists for Beyond Big Law happening this Thursday, 14 August 2025. Get your free ...
12/08/2025

The QUTLS is proud to announce our panellists for Beyond Big Law happening this Thursday, 14 August 2025. Get your free ticket now!

09/08/2025

Casual Administrative Assistant required for Murray Gleeson Chambers, Brisbane.

First or second year law student required to fill administrative assistant role in barristers’ chambers.

Job share (at least 1 day per week (subject to university timetable)), 8.00 am to 4.30 pm with one hour for lunch.

Must be available on one of Tuesday or Wednesday during Semester 2 of this year. Dates for future semesters and semester holidays will be negotiated taking into account university timetables.

No experience required, but touch typing and MS Word literacy essential.

Tasks include:reception duties (answering telephone, greeting instructing solicitors and clients, photocopying), general administrative duties (transcribing dictation, printing and collating briefs, court filing, proof reading, formatting and editing documents), research for barristers (including finding legislation and cases), Good communication, interpersonal skills and telephone manner, Professional presentation, Attention to detail and accuracy.

Please forward covering email/letter with resume and unofficial academic record (with your expected graduation date), and advising of your typing speed, to [email protected] by 5 pm on Wednesday 13 August 2025.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

It's giveaway time!Submit to The Gavel by 11.59pm 29 August 2025 for your chance to win two Law R***e tickets! But that'...
06/08/2025

It's giveaway time!

Submit to The Gavel by 11.59pm 29 August 2025 for your chance to win two Law R***e tickets! But that's not all... all contributors will receive 10% off Law R***e tickets when they submit by 29 August 2025.

Submit here: https://forms.gle/a9iUuzBdmDi1DqGL6

*Worried you won't win? Purchase your Law R***e tickets now!
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

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C Block, Level 4, Room 02 (C402), QUT Gardens Point Campus
Brisbane, QLD
4000

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Monday 10am - 2pm
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm

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