Join the SULS AGM via Zoom on September 2, 2020 at 6:30pm!

This competition is running for the first time in 2020 as a bilateral moot between the Australian National University and the University of Sydney. The moot centers on a question of commercial law and is an exciting opportunity to explore an area of law not currently covered by existing intervarsities.

Grand Final season is creeping up on us and we're immensely excited to bring you the first of five! Senior Negotiations is a new pool introduced for the Clayton Utz Negotiations, letting those who want to have a second try at this competition compete with other experienced individuals.

On the 28th of May at 6:30pm SULS will be launching the Careers Guide, and hearing a 'preview' from some industry professionals who featured in the publication.
So grab some snacks, sit back and relax while listening to some speakers about how the Careers Guide came together, and what your future in the law might entail!

Are you interested in pro bono work at commercial firms, but would like to know more about what it entails? Do you want to know what working in this practice group might involve? Join us on Wednesday April 1 at 1pm for our first Practice Group & Skills Presentation of 2020.

The last few months have challenged the capacity for democratic expression, increased the scope of police powers, and intensified government intervention into public and private spaces. Join us via Zoom at 5-6pm on Wednesday 20 May for a vital discussion on the question: how can we ensure accountability in times of crisis?

Online exams are something new and stressful for all of us! To hopefully provide a bit of clarity into the new form of assessments, SULS is inviting three speakers from Faculty to share any tips and insights as to how we can conquer these exams!

Are you excited for the SULS Women’s Committee’s first online panel discussion for 2020? Well you should be! We’re transforming our standard ‘Spill the Tea Sis’ coffee and tea session into an online discussion panel event ✨

Join us via Zoom at 4-5pm on Tuesday 19 May to hear from our guest speakers about their experiences working in Criminal Law since the isolation measures were introduced, as well as across their entire careers. They will also provide advice on career pathways, opportunities and working in criminal law more broadly.

Hear from our guest speakers about their experiences working in Family Law since the isolation measures were introduced, as well as across their entire careers.

Watch live as USYD and Macquarie go head-to-head and find out who will (virtually) take home the trophy this year. Sydney University will be represented by Nicholas Chivers, Rachael Li and Caroline Xu, kindly coached by Alexandra Touw. Macquarie University's team will be composed of Matthew Harris, Lucy Sheppard, Devlin Greatbatch Murphy.

Want to know more about what SULS is doing? Want to inquire about a particular matter? Or simply have a friendly conversation with the SULS Executive?

Grab a beverage and join us live on Monday 11, 2020 at 7pm for an informal catch-up!

SULS invites you to attend the Grand Final for The SULS Environmental Policy Pitch! The top three teams will battle it out for the top spot, presenting their policy proposals directed at reforming biodiversity legislation to address particular threats to biodiversity and the overarching threat posed by climate change.

Community legal centres (CLCs) are independent, non-government organisations that provide legal services to disadvantaged individuals and communities. If you would like to know more about work in this space, don’t miss out on our first ever CLC Table Talks on Wednesday 29 April!

Are you interested in commercial legal work, but would like to know more about what it entails? Do you want to know what working in a certain practice group might involve? Join us for our second week of Practice Group Presentations and Skills Workshops!

Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation The College of Law’s Practical Legal Training program will now be delivered entirely online. If you want to know more about what this online format might look like, join us on Wednesday 22 April at 1pm over Zoom to learn more about the 100% online PLT program and how it will prepare you for working in the law.

How do we prioritise sustainability in the midst of shifting economic, social and political imperatives?
Generously sponsored by Clayton Utz, this panel will bring together prominent activist and politician Cate Faehrmann MLC, science journalist Matt Simon, and environmental academic Professor Eric Galbraith.

Are you interested in commercial legal work, but would like to know more about what it entails? Do you want to know what working in a certain practice group might involve? Representatives from our sponsor firm, Ashurst, will talk about certain areas of commercial practice and skills to utilise when applying for corporate law jobs.

This event will broaden your legal education and provide you with an understanding of the foreign legal jurisdictions of two of the world's powerful states: China and the United States.

Unsure how assignments are different in Law School? Come along to our first ever online Q&A panel for the Law School Basics series as supported by Allen & Overy!