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‘A Guide to Competitions’ Andrew Mitchell
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Sponsors
Opportunities and Experiences ‘Commonwealth Youth Forum’ Carys Atkinson
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Opportunities and Experiences ‘Exchange Experience ‘ Judy Kay
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LSS Events ‘O-Week Welcome: Sailors and Solicitors’ Kanika Kirpalani
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Opinion ‘LAWS0000: Foundations of First Year Law’ Casley Rowan
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Satire ‘Kirby J and the Great Descent’ Lewis Pope
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Horoscopes Eden Lim
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Agony Aunt Eden Lim 3
A Guide to Competitions Andrew Mitchell
Participating in competitions is one of the best opportunities available at Law School. Competitions provide a format to put the skills you’re learning in your legal degree into practice, and represent your university. They’re also a great opportunity to meet new friends. However, often competitions can feel inaccessible or unavailable to students who haven’t participated in the past. With that in mind, here is a brief explanation of the competitions available: Mooting This competition is best described as a simulated appeal. Just like in class, you’re provided with a legal problem. However, rather than giving advice to your client, you and a team of one or two others have to present your argument to a judge. Mooting requires a fair bit of preparation. It’s also extremely rewarding. Before a moot, competitors have to send summaries of their argument to the judge and to the opposing side. The competitors then have to argue their case. During their argument, the judge will frequently interrupt, challenging their arguments. A substantial portion of the marks come from how a competitor answers the judge’s questions, and how well this is integrated into the arguments they’re making. Negotiations This competition is about alternative dispute resolution. Two teams are given a scenario. They are also given secret facts relating to their client, and instructions from their client about what their client wants. The teams will then sit on opposite sides of the table and will try to come to a negotiated solution to the problems their clients have. Teams have significant latitude to create unique and creative solutions, as long as those solutions are reasonable within the facts. 4
Witness Examination This competition simulates the examination and cross-examination of a trial. It tests your ability to extract information from a witness using evidence law. It also tests your ability to make objections to questions your opponent is asking. Competitors are given a legal problem question, similar to mooting. One side is allocated prosecution, the other side defence. Then they have time to meet with their witness (normally a friend, but sometimes an actor). They then have to examine their own witness, and cross examine their competitors. Client Interview This competition assesses competitors ability to relate to clients. Competitors are placed in a room with a client (ordinarily an actor) who has been given a backstory, and several related legal problems. Competitors are expected to try and identify the client’s legal issues and advise the client in a short time period. After the interview, the interviewers assess the strength of the client’s legal case. I’ve done competitions for almost four years, and I’ve enjoyed every single one I’ve competed in. I encourage as many students as possible to think about competing in one of the Senior competitions next semester.
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Opportunites Commonwealth Youth Forum Carys Atkinson
What is the Commonwealth? Who are these nations and what are they doing? Are they just a bunch of countries that get together and put on a poor man’s Olympics? While the answer to that is technically yes, Commonwealth Nations also represent 1.2 billion youth across 53 nations and do some pretty fantastic things. Last November, I was given the opportunity to represent Australian Youth at the Commonwealth Youth Forum in Malta. The Conference, along with 3 other forums, runs as a precursor to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). With 200 Youth Delegates from around the Commonwealth participating there was a variety of agenda meetings, panel discussions and plenary sessions to discuss the theme; ‘Adding Global Value: What Next?’ Although, I did not act as the official (voting) Australian Delegate, I represented the student led organisation CommonYouth Australia, who work with young people in Australia to increase awareness and engagement with the Commonwealth. The forum provides a space for Commonwealth youth to come together and work on action plans for a number of serious global issues, such as quality and inclusive education, creating alternate pathways for accessing medical and health services, youth policy and youth work, youth unemployment, youth entrepreneurship, climate change, disaster relief, human rights, peace and security and many, many more. 6
Although the week was jam-packed, there was some well-earned sightseeing time. This included getting to explore the incredible history of Malta, as well as getting to see the city of Mdina (where Game of Thrones’ King’s Landing is set). Between sightseeing and incredible speakers such as Maltese government officials, UN officers and even experts and youth, delegates shared their real life struggles. This included topics such as the general failure of governments, and also closer-to-home issues such as youths faced with extreme problems of poverty, access to medical services, unemployment and more. Almost every delegate had an amazing story to tell or a crazy passion to see the world change! It is both an inspiration and intimidating to have been a part of such a motivated group of people from across the world. If you would like to know more about the Commonwealth, the Youth Forum or CommonYouth Australia check out the links below. http://thecommonwealth.org/ https://chogm2015.mt/fora/youthforum https://www.facebook.com/CommonYouthAUS/?fref=ts
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and Experiences Exchange Experience Judy Kay
I’m currently on exchange at the University of Nottingham in the UK, using up 4 of my law electives to study European Union Law, Corporate Insolvency, Child Law and Criminal Justice on a pass/fail basis. There is a good variety of both domestic and international law courses to choose from and it isn’t difficult to take domestic law courses here, as our legal systems are very alike. It’s weirdly similar to ANU in some ways: there are tutorials every fortnight (although most tutorials only have 7 people so you can’t escape your readings), each course has about 2 hours of lectures a week, and lecture theatres are lined with rows of Macbooks and coffee cups. But here, the lectures aren’t recorded and I must admit this semester is the first time I’ve kept up with the coursework. There are also only 8 weeks worth of lectures here, but the content is taught quickly so you learn a similar amount here in comparison to ANU. Also, all my assessments are exams or essays worth 100%. Oh, and the exams are closedbook. Yep, no notes, no textbooks, just pure memorisation. However, you can choose to write an essay as an alternative assessment, which is what I have done, leaving me with 1 exam and 3 essays to complete.
I hope I haven’t turned you off from applying to Nottingham because I’ve truly had a really great experience so far! I have made friends with UK students through societies and at my college called Cripps Hall, I’ll be travelling through Ireland, Scotland and Italy with my exchange friends during the 1 month long mid-semester break, and my social life is definitely peaking. There are so many active societies so there’s always an event to go to, and a huge variety of sports to try out and play. Also, every night can be a night out here. Career-wise, there are many great opportunities for law students, such as volunteering through the Pro Bono Society, participating in competitions, and of course, the many events by the Law Society. (Disclaimer: I haven’t actually joined the Law Society, but I do know they’re one of the best societies here). I’ve only been on exchange for six weeks but I’m already beginning to dread leaving this place. This semester has really made me aware of, and appreciate, how many opportunities students are given to get involved, and when time is limited, you really do try and make the most of it. If you’re thinking of applying for a law exchange, don’t hesitate and just do it because if you want a review of my experience so far, it’s 11 out of 10, would exchange again. 7
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LSS Events O-Week Welcome: Sailors and Solicitors Kanika Kirpalani
The Thursday night of o-week saw LSS members flock to ANU Bar for the Annual Welcome Party. The night was a fanstastic opportunity for old and new members to mix and mingle, getting to to know one another. Amongst the anchors and briefcases, the night carried good vibes, foreshadowing a great year of LSS events ahead!
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Opinion LAWS0000: Foundations of First Year Law Casley Rowan
After a year of struggling to reach that elusive ATAR score, of living out of a backpack or of making more coffees and serving more pizzas than we ever thought we would, the first year Law class of 2016 has made it to the ANU. No matter where you have come from - whether you are the school-leaver, the gap-year-taker or the mature age student who has all the impressive things to say in class - we are all connected by the decision to study Law at what (if Schmidt has his way) will soon be the Ivy League institution of Australia. I’m not sure about you but I did feel a little like Elle Woods, when on my first day I optimistically whipped out my new Kikki K notebook and pen ready to tackle the tort of trespass. Oh how stylish and accomplished I felt, before this strange sound began to take over the
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Coombs Theatre…Clackity, clack clack, clacky clicky - the aggressive sound of 250 pairs of hands manically typing away as each slide changed. It was unnerving to say the least and I realized that my poor pen and paper just couldn’t keep up. So while the first few weeks of Law School consisted of me fumbling around to find a new method of note taking, it also consisted of many a night where I considered if this course was the right one for me. They call it ‘Imposter Syndrome’ – the feeling that by some complete mistake we have ended up in this place, studying fancy Latin phrases such as ratio decideni and obiter dictum (that in theory sound so easy to find but in fact seem to be hiding from me when I read a 20-page case).
So in these moments of panic, I have found myself reflecting on the reasons that we have chosen this degree in the first place. Is it because Elle Woods made it look so easy? Or because Mathew McConaughy made being a lawyer look so badass in ‘Lincoln Lawyer”? While I have to admit that the romanticized image of being a Law student certainly influenced my decision to some extent, we all know that this kind of commitment requires so much more than that. It’s easy to say that we want to make a difference in the world, but it is my strong belief that those who study, practice and teach Law can and do make a difference every single day. We are the advocates, the peace keepers, the arguers, and we uphold the order in our society which makes social cohesion possible every day. I’m not saying that other degrees can’t and don’t do this, because they do, in fact the majority of Law students I know have chosen another degree along side it for this very reason. The law is very broad and thus allows us all to make an impact on a broad range of areas. Whether you’re studying Science, Actuarial Studies, Development Studies or International Security Studies like me, we are all inevitably going to make some sort of impact somewhere down the track, and I think that is a really exciting thing. Did I want to practice law when I got here? I had no idea. Do I want to practice law now? I still have no idea, but what I do know is that the ANU doesn’t pigeon hole law into either corporate or court room practice. There are so many ways to use the skills and experiences that a Law degree will give us, and I am excited for where that will take me. What did I expect from first year Law? Lots of work, competition and dry content. Sounds great doesn’t it? While in my mind the end goal of attaining a law degree compensated for these less than ideal expectations, I will admit that I was very nervous. What I have encountered however has gone above and beyond what I envisaged. I personally have found my classmates to be engaged, inspiring and encouraging. We all like achieving here, but I am glad that for the most part, we are happy to do it together without giving false notes or hiding
textbooks. It has been less intense in some aspects than I thought and more in others, for example, having a half an hour discussion in Torts about the inner workings of a sheep’s mind (“it all depends on whether the sheep choses to eat the food”) is a pretty relaxed way to start the class, while the intense and heart pumping race to refresh our screens at exactly 5pm in order to secure the optimum tutorial time was certainly unexpected. And then, there is living in Canberra. ANU has heavily increased its publicity over the last few years and I would argue that its portrayal is, for the most part, very honest. The academics here are second to none; I loved being able to tell my family that my MEAS1001 lecturer was on Q&A a few weeks ago, or that the guest speaker at my Unilodge Commencement night has four Masters degrees. There is never really a typical day at ANU; mine have ranged from visits to the German embassy, to pizza nights with the LSS, to networking events with ASIO, DFAT and ASIS. Being the National University has many advantages and it is up to us to take them up and get the most out of the next five years. On the other hand, some days have been spent alone in my room, desperately trying to watch a 2-hour lecture in 30 minutes while simultaneously cleaning my room, cooking dinner and writing this article. And that’s okay too. I would recommend the study of Law, the ANU and the university experience to anyone who is interested because at the end of the day, we are all in this together (cue high school musical breakout) and it’s a pretty amazing place to be.
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BORN GLOBAL
At Baker & McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. Like no other law firm, we were born global. Baker & McKenzie has been thinking globally in Australia for over 50 years. In 2014, we opened our Brisbane office making our Australian practice the fourth largest in our network of 77 offices with more than 85 Partners and 190 lawyers across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. In Australia, we act for leading multinational and domestic companies on market leading local and global transactions. Founded in 1949, Baker & McKenzie is one of the world’s largest law firms by markets, revenue and headcount. We offer our clients and lawyers the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a leading firm and a distinctive way of thinking, working and behaving as a passionately global and genuinely collaborative firm. We understand the challenges of the global economy because we have been a global law firm from the start. Our Clerkship Program Right from the start, our clerks get involved in real work. You will be exposed to our Australian and international clients through client meetings, shadowing, research and other everyday activities within your assigned practice group. Our clerks work closely with other lawyers, are guided by a Supervising Partner and enjoy the extra support of an experienced Associate “Buddy”. You will develop practical and legal skills through our national learning program and by attending workshops specifically designed for clerks, as well as Firm-wide sessions. In Sydney, the Summer Clerkship Program runs from late November to February each year with clerks completing two rotations. Clerks who accept a graduate role with Baker & McKenzie are eligible to apply for an International Clerkship, with the opportunity to work in one of our overseas offices in the year following their clerkship.
Our Graduate Program Over the course of the program, graduates gain experience in different areas of law before they join a particular practice group as an Associate. You will be assigned a Supervising Partner and an Associate “Buddy” in each rotation to oversee your on-the-job and formal learning.
Develop globally At Baker & McKenzie, we have a deep commitment to development. We work with each graduate to create a tailored development plan and career goals. To help you reach your goals, we provide targeted learning
opportunities — from seminars on core legal topics to practical skills development in areas such as communication, drafting and presenting. We work hard to facilitate on-the-job learning and the many ways it happens — through informal mentoring relationships, client secondments, involving graduates in global teams working on international deals or supporting them to run their own files for our award-winning Pro Bono Program. We also bring graduates from our Sydney and Melbourne offices together to help our people foster networks across the Firm, and support professional development by covering the costs of Practical Legal Training. Our regional practice group structure means many of our lawyers attend regional training in our Asia Pacific offices and, once graduates complete their Graduate Program, they will travel overseas to attend a regional orientation program with other mid-level Associates from the region. In addition, the Firm offers opportunities for lawyers at varying stages of their career to work directly for clients or with our other offices globally.
What does the Firm look for? We look for people who enjoy a challenge and seek new opportunities; who share our global perspective; who have sound academics and are practical in their approach; who like taking responsibility and getting things done; who express themselves confidently while staying open to new ideas; and who seek a friendly and inclusive culture that strives to make a difference to our local and global communities.
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Thrive in a culture of inclusion Quality and excellence along with team work, integrity and responsiveness are central in delivering outstanding service to our clients, as you would expect in a top tier law firm. The values that make us a unique and great place to work are deeply embedded and you will notice our difference in all of your interactions with us, in Australia and across the globe. • We are passionately global, and leverage our global expertise for our Australian and global clients at every opportunity, recognising our strength is in our diversity. • We strive to stay ahead of the curve and encourage entrepreneurship. • We have a strong culture of friendship and inclusion, and an egalitarian and collaborative working style. • We are commercial pragmatists who make complex issues simple for our clients and we focus on our clients’ business needs. • We actively encourage and support contribution to the community, through our pro bono and community service programs. Our award-winning diversity strategy, initiatives and programs are focussed in four areas, in which all of our people can participate: • BakerWomen - Gender equality and supporting the progression of women • BakerDNA - Ethnic, indigenous and cultural diversity • BakerBalance - Supporting carers and parents, mental health and wellbeing, and workplace flexibility • BakerLGBTI - Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex diversity
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As a junior lawyer, your enthusiasm is in overdrive. Everything is interesting. You have a million questions for everyone. You want to be the best. And for me, I wanted to be the best lawyer and leader I could be. Right now I’m a corporate and tax lawyer, buying and selling companies, structuring investments and having the occasional battle with the ATO.
STAY TRUE.
So, a little while after I started at Clayton Utz, I joined the social committee. A powerful assembly fuelled by lunchtime pizzawielding lawyers making important decisions like choosing the Christmas party theme. They knew I liked pizza, but had no idea I was gay. You see, I wasn’t out at work yet and this became a genuine source of anxiety for a good two years. But In May 2015 this all changed... To listen to Luke’s full story, go to: claytonutz.com/graduates Academic brilliance certainly counts, but graduates who thrive here have something extra – a natural passion for connecting with people and a strong sense of self. That’s what staying true is all about. If you have these qualities, Clayton Utz is for you.
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Satire Kirby J and the Great Descent Lewis Pope
Michael Kirby and Gina Rinehart have recently been spotted gallivanting through picturesque fields of unrefined ores and mining paraphernalia while staring wistfully into one another’s eyes. The well chronicled saga of this hot couple has brought tears of joy to both the mining and legal sectors for many months now.
As an iron enthusiast, rumour has it that Kirby has become outrageously popular behind the pickaxe. Not only has he made a name for himself as the Great Distender, for the numerous injuries he has endured, but his fireside chats have earned him the respect of his co-workers after a hard day’s work. Highlights include far-fetched but somehow compelling strings of reasoning, and a willingness to side with the unpopular kid that everyone picks on because of his fundamental unlikeability. Stay tuned for more on Kirby’s promising career in the mines and his tempestuous love affair with Ms Rinehart. This article is obviously not meant to be taken seriously, so… don’t do that.
However it would seem that there may be some trouble in paradise. When asked about how their relationship was working out, Rinehart told us, ‘Well, we all know Michael’s quite the ladies’ man, but we’re always fighting. He seems to disagree with me on everything. Most of the time he has a good point, but sometimes it just seems like he’s being unhelpful.’ However, the Peppercorn can now reveal due to extensive and highly reliable investigation that Kirby has taken it upon himself to engage in one last descent: down into the mines. Just hitting his physical prime after reaching retirement age from the bench more than 6 years ago, Kirby has told us, ‘See, everybody expects me to be, y’know, 76, so I told ‘em “No; I’m 26. You’re wrong and here’s why.”’ 16
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Horoscopes Eden Lim
Aries - The Ram: March 21-April 19
Jupiter is moving in a way that suggests that this month you will face adversity. Just remember to shake all the negativity off.
This is the month to try new things. Try a new study space, go to that lecture or even open up that law textbook that still has the plastic wrapping on it.
Scorpio - The Scorpion: October 23 November 21
Taurus - The Bull: April 20 - May 20
Sagittarius - The Archer: November 22 - December 21
The stars are telling me that you’ve spent the last year looking for love in all the wrong places. That means that this month will be your month for Moose.
Gemini - The Twins: May 21 - June 20
Your health will be v important this month. How you take care of yourself relates to how you think, your HIRAC structure and your libido.
Cancer - The Crab: June 21 - July 22
You will overhear gossip about yourself this month. Empower yourself with some Destiny Child and some words of Kirby wisdom before confronting the gossiper.
Leo - The Lion: July 23 - August 22
The constellations are giving me strong signals confirming that a change is on its way. What change cannot be clarified. Soz.
Virgo - The Virgin: August 23 - September 22 This will not be your month.
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Libra - The Scales: September 23 - October 22
You will find the love of your life in the Law Library, 2nd floor.
Saturn’s position tells us that you are keeping a secret. A secret that you will reveal to 2 (or 5) of your closest friends in the Acads bathrooms this Thursday.
Capricorn - The Goat: December 22 January 19 Mars is telling me that this is the time to immerse yourself in social situations. Maybe even go to a few social events put on by all those annoying clubs and societies you joined when you were a young freshie.
Aquarius - The Water Bearer: January 20 - February 18 This month is your month of affluence. Embrace it and don’t be afraid to buy that 3rd coffee at coffee grounds.
Pisces - The Fish: February 19 - March 20
The planets tell me that you are working extremely hard this week. So you should be, it’s nearly mid sems!
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Agony Aunt Eden Lim Dear Agony Aunt, I left buying textbooks to the last minute and now I can’t find any second hand ones!? I’ve spent all my money on jugs at the bar and coffee every other day of the week - how can I find some books! Help! From Last Minute Third Year The only thing more stressful than Law tutorial sign ups is finding 2nd/3rd hand textbooks! Let’s face it, the dosh that we have to part with to pretend to read the words of wisdom from Bronwyn and McSherry (and the like) is theft! Agony Aunt understands that in order to keep up your luxurious life style and diet consisting of coffee, alcohol and maggie’s 2 minute noodles, finding a decently priced textbook is of the upmost importance! Here are a few of my solution: Don’t buy the book, let’s face it, this far into the semester you’re not going to do the readings Find the library, find the relevant textbook, borrow the textbook, pretend to read the textbook, return the textbook Borrow someone’s book and never return it Drop out of the Unit Drop out of Law School I hope this helps! xx AA
Dear Agony Aunt, I haven’t started any readings or gone to any lectures this semester! I don’t know what to do! From Anxious Kirby lover Haven’t we all been in what is a rather entertaining situation. Cramming, finding notes from older students, listening to lectures on 2.0 speed are all things that could potentially help you in your dire circumstances. But if all else fails, have a gin and tonic…or 5 and you’ll be right! Happy studying! xx AA Dear Agony Aunt, I’ve been tuning this girl in the Law Library since the start of semester. I’m too scared to talk to her, what if she hates me?! Help me AA pls! From Anonymous First Year If you keep on stalking her it’s going to be more creepy than if you go up to her and strike up a light hearted conversation. I advise you to start by asking her about her star sign because we all know that the fate of your love life is predetermined in the stars. Some pick up lines that I keep up my sleeve for this sort of situation are: “Is your name Westlaw? Because you have everything I’ve been searching for”, “I think I’d be liable for negligence if I neglected to come over and talk to you”, or a personal red hot fav, “How about coming back to my place for a little actus reus?” Whichever one you choose, use these magic words with caution! Best of luck! xx AA
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The art of law
A leading law firm across education, government, healthcare, infrastructure, professional services and technology, Maddocks is a great place to paint the career path you’ve always wanted. Are you inspired by diversity? Our team knows the value of a vibrant, dynamic graduate and clerkship program. We love to see our people roll up their sleeves - it’s your time to create a masterpiece. Hands-on experience on a range of matters and exposure to various teams breeds the confidence and creativity you’ll need to take the next step. We’re committed to our clients (and our people) - in fact, our firm’s reputation is built on them. Our people enjoy a culture based on core values that form the fabric of Maddocks: integrity, stewardship, collaboration, innovation and diversity. To meet our legal artists and learn how to join them, head to: www.maddocks.com.au/careers/graduates
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Allen’s
Peppercorn. Editorial Team Rose Bruce-Smith Kanika Kirpalani Harry McLaurin Lucy Peel Cover Illustration Emily Rowbotham Publication Design Kanika Kirpalani
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