FEB 2021
ISSUE 1
THE WRITER’S NOOK WRITING COMPETITION
IWD PANEL 2021
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’s DAY PANEL
PEER2PEER MENTORING PROGRAM 2021 MENTOR APPLICATIONS OPEN!
And lots more other upcoming events!
DICTUM SOCIETY PRESENTS
E-NEWSLETTER
President's Note Hello Everyone, My name is Aayushi Patel. I am a final year Honours student in Bachelor of Laws as well as the 2021 Dictum Society President. I extend my warmest welcome to you all on behalf of the Dictum Society Committee. The first newsletter of this year brings you a plethora of events, initiatives and programs that will make your life easier and exciting at VU. Allow us to keep you on your toes. I encourage you all to stay updated with our newsletter publications as well as read our Obiter issues as well. I would like to thank Malaika, Dictum's most creative and highly talented Director of Publications, for her immense efforts behind this newsletter. And thank you to our sponsors: Leo Cussen Centre for Law and College of Law for the continuing support and guidance they provide to me and Dictum Society. To our readers, thank you for all your support; I hope you love the newsletter as much as I did. Yours faithfully, Aayushi Patel President of Dictum Society
The Editor's Welcome Dear Reader, Welcome to the very first Obiter E-Newsletter of 2021. This newsletter aims to inform all members of our upcoming events for the month. From workshops to hangouts, to competitions, we will be covering it all this year and I hope to capture that in this newsletter! To receive quick updates on any information about our events, resources, and programs, the e-newsletter is the place to be! be sure to have read through the Obiter Issue 1 of 2021. The magazine will take you through the weekend with all forms of entertainment, competition, and intrigue. Enjoy the experience readers!
Sincerely, Malaika Nambiar Director of Publications
Upcoming Events DISCLAIMER: Dictum event dates are tentative and may change without notice. Any registration or details for the events will be posted on our social media and/or website (see links on last page)
Dictum membership Open-
Now! Get your standard or VIP membership today!
Peer to Peer Mentoring: Mentor
Now! Sign up to be a mentor today and
Applications Open-
receive an acknowledging certificate for your help. Looks great on your resume too. (Form link on our website)
Obiter magazine edition 1 released-
28/02/2021 (published on our website and announced on social media)
Dictum Writing Competition Open-
28/02/2021 (find topic and instructions in our Obiter ed 1 through our website)
Junior Moot Registrations Open-
28/02/2021 (Form and moot problem released on our website)
Peer to Peer Mentoring: Mentee
1/03/2021 (Form released on website)
Applications Open-
International Women's Day-
8/03/2021 (Dictum collaborates with VU ISA to bring you three inspiring panelists and an evening of fun. Register for the event through our social media and celebrate this day with us)
Upcoming Events DISCLAIMER: Dictum event dates are tentative and may change without notice. Any registration or details for the events will be posted on our social media and/or website (see links on last page)
Exam Prep Session-
9/03/2021 (First exam of 2021 coming up? Join Dictum for this session and relax because we got you covered on how to ace your exam!)
Dictum Orientation Picnic-
12/03/2021 (subject to Covid restrictions. Fully booked but more places may open up so stay updated on our social media)
Do's and don'ts of Addressing Key
18/03/2021 (Register through their
Selection Criteria- College of Law
website, search College of Law events)
event
Psychometric Testing 101- College
13/04/2021 (Register through their
of Law event
website)
How to nail your job interview-
13/05/2021 (Register through their
College of Law event
website)
Dictum Society
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