MULS 2026/2027 Election Guide by Macquarie University Law Society

Macquarie University Law Society 2026/2027 Election Guide

Authorised by Returning Officer, David Birchall

CONTENTS CONTENTS KEY ELECTION DATES 2026 How to Apply: Nomination Checklist Board Elections and Executive Officer Appointments Nominee Engagement with Voters Election Period Unfilled positions AGM Details of the Returning Officer Details of the MULS President MULS ELECTIONS — ‘THE BIG 5’ EXECUTIVE COUNCIL – ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Board President Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Secretary Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Treasurer Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Vice-President (Education) Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Vice-President (Social Justice) Time commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Vice-President (Career Engagement) Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes 2

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Final Note Vice-President (Competitions - Advocacy) Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Vice-President (Competitions - Professional skills) Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Vice-President (Publications) Time Commitment Portfolio Key Qualities Final Note Vice-President (Marketing) Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Vice-President (Events) Time commitment Attributes Final Note Vice-President (Juris Doctor and Postgraduate) Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final notes The Executive Officers Administration Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Campus Experience Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Social Justice Advocacy Time Commitment Portfolio 3

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Attributes Final Note Community Outreach Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Executive Officer (Equity) Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Queer Officer Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Sponsorship Time Commitment Portfolio Duties and expectations Attributes Final Note Corporate Careers x 2 Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Public Interest Careers Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Competitions — Foundations x 2 Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Notes Competitions — Advocacy x 2 Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Competitions — External Advocacy

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Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Competitions — Advocacy Judges Coordinator Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Competitions — Professional Skills x 2 Time Commitment Portfolio

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Attributes Final Note Competitions — External Professional Skills Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Competitions — Professional Skills Judges Coordinator Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Editor Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note The Brief Editor-in-Chief Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note IT Time Commitment Attributes Final Note Publicity x 2 Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Sport

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Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note Socials x 2 Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note JD and Postgraduate Engagement Time Commitment Portfolio

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Attributes Final Note JD and Postgraduate Careers Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note JD and Postgraduate Advocacy Time Commitment Portfolio Attributes Final Note ELECTION REGULATIONS Section 1 – Preamble Section 2 – Definitions Section 3 – Eligibility Section 4 – Timeline Section 5 – Voting Section 6 – Campaigning Section 7 – Returning Officer Section 8 – Election Results Section 9 – Guides Section 10 – Breaches and Penalties Section 11 – Transition Section 12 – Stays

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KEY ELECTION DATES 2026 ● Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 3pm - All nominations open ● Saturday, 10 October 2026, 5pm - All nominations close ● Sunday, 11 October 2026, 9am - Publication of Board Candidate Guide and Board Candidate Question period for Board Candidates opens ● Monday, 12 October 2026, 5pm - Board Candidate Question period closes ● Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 5:30pm - Candidates’ Q&A Forum ● Saturday, 17 October 2026, 9am - Polls open ● Monday, 19 October 2026, 5pm - Polls close ● Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 10am - AGM ● Sunday, 25 October, 2026 - Board Induction and Executive Officers appointed

How to Apply: Nomination Checklist Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 5pm: Nominations open Saturday, 10 October 2026, 5pm: Nomination close **No nominations will be accepted after this time** ● ● ● ●

Board Members must be available for the Induction on Sunday, 25 October, 2026. Updates to the MULS Election will be posted on Instagram or emailed to students. All nominations must be in a Word document format (not .pdf). All nominations must be seconded by two other Macquarie University Law students, who must supply their student email addresses. ● All nominees must be a MULS ordinary member. If you are not a member, join here. ● The nomination form can be found at the end of this guide or downloaded here. Below is everything you need to apply for a MULS position. Board nominations: 1. Must provide a Candidate statement (maximum 300 words) which will be published in the MULS Candidate Guide and disseminated to all members. This will be filled out in the nomination form. 2. Must provide a passport-sized photo. 3. Nominations must acquire the written (or electronic) signature of the incumbent Board member. i. The signature will be provided once the nominee has directly contacted the current office-bearer and demonstrated a genuine interest in the position for which they are nominating. Please ask any questions you might have about the position. This ensures nominees understand the responsibilities and duties of the role they are nominating for. 4. You will be asked to answer questions from the Candidates’ Question List, presented to you during the Candidates’ Q&A Forum on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 5:30pm. If you are unable to attend the Forum, your nomination remains valid. However, no responses will be recorded or distributed on your behalf to the questions. The Candidates’ Q&A Forum will be recorded and disseminated to all members. Executive nominations 1. Must provide a Candidate statement (maximum 300 words) in ‘word format’. This will be filled out in the nomination form here. 2. Must provide an anonymous resume in ‘word format’. Resumes must have identifying features removed (e.g. name and photo). 3. Nominations must acquire the written (or electronic) signature of the incumbent Executive Council member. 4. The signature will be provided once the nominee has directly contacted the current office-bearer and demonstrated a genuine interest in the position for which they are nominating for. Please ask any questions you might have about the position. This ensures nominees understand the responsibilities and duties of the role they are nominating for. Nominations must be emailed to the 2026 President, Aditi Pal at elections@muls.org by Saturday, 10 October 2026, 5pm 8

Board Elections and Executive Officer Appointments MULS has a dual election and appointment system. The Board is elected, whereas the Executive Officers are appointed by a combination of the incoming and outgoing Boards. MULS members may choose to run in an election for a maximum of one (1) Board position and/or apply for one (1) Executive Officer position. As such, students may choose to run and apply for both simultaneously, or simply one or the other alternatively. As outlined above, the nomination period is the same for both Board and Executive Officer candidates. If you are applying for two positions, please submit two separate application forms.

Nominee Engagement with Voters There are a number of strict rules detailed below in the Election Regulations relating to how candidates can interact with students in relation to elections. All forms of campaigning are prohibited under these regulations. However, this does not mean that you cannot engage with candidates in order to make an informed vote. During the election period, any MULS Member can submit a question to any candidate. Candidates will have the opportunity to reply to questions. These questions and answers will be made available prior to, and during, voting. Furthermore, once nominations are closed all students will be provided with a Candidate Guide outlining the nominees running for election and their Candidate Statements. Students may question the Candidates on their platforms and intentions in line with the requirements made out in the Election Regulations.

Election Period Polls open via iLearn on Saturday, 17 October 2026, 9am and will close on Monday, 19 October 2026, 5pm. More information on voting will be made available closer to the opening of elections. Incoming Board Members will take office on Sunday, 1 November 2026. All nominees are expected to attend the AGM for the announcement of the successful candidates.

Unfilled positions If no students nominate for a Board position prior to the close of nominations, then this position is eligible to be filled at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in accordance with the Election Regulations below. If the position is not filled at the AGM, then it can be filled as a casual vacancy in accordance with the Constitution.

AGM

The MULS AGM will be held on Tuesday, 20th October 2026. The time is yet to be announced. This event will not be recorded.

Details of the Returning Officer Dr David Birchall - david.birchall@mq.edu.au

Details of the MULS President Aditi Pal Email: president@muls.org; email elections@muls.org for election enquiries and nominations.

MULS ELECTIONS — ‘THE BIG 5’ What? MULS is a recognised and voluntary unincorporated charitable association, duly registered under the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profit Commission, with the objectives to: (a)

encourage and facilitate intellectual, social and vocational exchange between students of law at the University, the Law School and the legal profession;

(b)

liaise with other student law societies, law associations (including, but not limited to, ALSA) and other such bodies and adopt, as is deemed appropriate, the recommendations and activities of such bodies;

(c)

conduct and ensure the continuation and administration of all legally related competitions at the University including but not limited to mooting, witness examination, client interview and negotiations; and

(d)

promote high standards of education at the Law School.

Boasting a legacy of over 50 years, the Society has witnessed the stewardship of several hundred Executive Members. The MULS Executive Council has consistently provided students with an extensive array of opportunities to excel in their professional, academic, and social pursuits.

When? Elections are held in the second semester of each academic year. The precise date changes each year based on Constitutional requirements and the structure of the academic year. Voting will be made available to both external and internal students online.

Who? In 2027, MULS will be governed by 43 Executive Council Members. These include the President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, twelve (12) Vice-Presidents of Departments and twenty-nine (31) Executive Officers working within the Departments. MULS has a dual election and appointment system. The Board is elected, whereas the Executive Officers are appointed by the incoming and outgoing Boards. 10

The following positions that comprise the Board include: • President • Secretary • Treasurer • Vice-President (Education) • Vice-President (Social Justice) • Vice-President (Career Engagement) • Vice-President (Competitions - Advocacy) • Vice-President (Competitions - Professional Skills) • Vice-President (Publications) • Vice-President (Marketing) • Vice-President (Events); and • Vice-President (Juris Doctor and Postgraduate) The following Executive Officers are appointed by the incoming and outgoing Boards: • Executive Officer (Administration) • Executive Officer (Campus Engagement) • Executive Officer (Social Justice Advocacy) • Executive Officer (Equity) • Executive Officer (Community Outreach) • Executive Officer (Queer Officer) • Executive Officer (Sponsorship) • Executive Officer (Corporate Careers) x 2 • Executive Officer (Public Interest Careers) • Executive Officer (Competitions - Foundations) x 2 • Executive Officer (Competitions - Advocacy) x 2 • Executive Officer (Competitions - External Advocacy) • Executives Officer (Advocacy Judges Coordinator) • Executive Officer (Competitions - Professional Skills) x 2 • Executive Officer (Competitions - External Professional Skills) • Executives Officer (Professional Skills Judges Coordinator) • Executive Officer (Editor) • Executive Officer (Brief Editor-in-Chief) • Executive Officer (Publicity) x 2 • Executive Officer (IT) • Executive Officer (Sport) • Executive Officer (Socials) x 2 • Executive Officer (Juris Doctor and Postgraduate Engagement) • Executive Officer (Juris Doctor and Postgraduate Careers); and • Executive Officer (Juris Doctor and Postgraduate Advocacy).

Why? The opportunities gained in holding an Executive position on MULS are endless. Apart from the wealth of personal experiences that such a role can provide, there is 11

also the bigger idea of contributing back to the University and encouraging student engagement. The sky is the limit in terms of what you can do to help improve the student experience at Macquarie University. Being an Executive Council Member will also assist you in developing interpersonal and professional skills. However, if you wish to be on the MULS Executive Council. **YOU MUST BE PREPARED TO COMMIT TO THE NOMINATED ROLE’S RESPONSIBILITIES!** Make sure that you do your research properly and know what is expected of you as an Executive Council Member. Holding office is a large time commitment and should not be underestimated.

How? Please follow the outline on page 8 of this Election Guide.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL – ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Below contains information about the constitutional requirements of the various Executive Council Members as well as general notes. This should provide you with some understanding of the requirements for the position. If you have any further questions about the role, then you should contact the current office holder or closest equivalent. As an Executive Council Member, you are required to act in the best interests of all MULS members, attend all MULS meetings, undertake a thorough handover with your successor and assist with the marketing of MULS events and initiatives (see s 17 of the MULS Constitution). Executive Council members are also required to contribute to the overall running of the Society by assisting in all activities of the Society. Highlighted above, the Executive Council is divided into two tiers — the Board and the Executive Officers. There are twelve (12) Board members and thirty-one (31) Executive Officers.

The Board The Board is the primary decision-making body of MULS. Along with fulfilling their individual constitutionally prescribed duties (as set out below), the Board has the exclusive power to make decisions regarding budget and sponsorship, regulatory approval of department events and initiatives, investment of the Society’s funds and determining and adopting MULS policies, among other things (see s 16 of the MULS Constitution). Hence, being a Board member is a huge responsibility. Besides being responsible for your own events, initiatives and department, you are also a critical voice when deciding MULS’ direction and overall effectiveness. As such, sound judgment, excellent communication skills and outstanding organisational abilities are required to be a desirable Board member. The members of the 2026 Board are outlined below.

President Current Office-Bearer: Aditi Pal – president@muls.org

24.1 The President shall: (a) be accountable to all Members and provide leadership to the Society; (b) oversee the general functioning and operation of the Society; (c) direct, coordinate and supervise the work of Executive Council Members; (d) direct activities and manage the affairs and faithful conduct of the Society; (e) chair all meetings of the Board, all meetings of the Executive Council and all General Meetings; (f) be the primary contact between the Law School, University and the Society; (g) be a co-signatory to the Society’s bank accounts (if any); (h) be responsible for reviewing external contracts under the Review of Contracts Policy; (i) prepare and release written bi-annual reports on the activities of the Society; (j) perform the evaluative and disciplinary role of the Secretary under clause 24.2(b) where a Conflict of Interest affecting the Secretary arises; and (k) fulfill the responsibilities of the position of Secretary in the event there is a casual vacancy in the Secretary’s position, until the position is filled in accordance with this Constitution. Time Commitment 30-40 hours per week ● You will be required to commit extensive amounts of time preparing for the year ahead during the summer break of 2026-2027. In this period, you will be focusing on preparing the prospectus, sponsorship and the budget. You will also have to plan the year for the Society, including working with the Board to determine the events, initiatives and competitions that will be run in the year. ● You will also have to commit a large amount of time in the mid-semester break in Semester 2, preparing for Elections. ● There are three busy periods, where events, initiatives and competition grand finals all occur at the same time, requiring increased oversight, consultation and problem-solving. In these periods many portfolios require the President’s time and it is imperative to the success of the events, initiatives and competitions that the President can fully commit to these periods: o November to February: Preparation for the MULS year; o April to May: Clerkship events (Mad May) and Clerkship Guide, the bulk of Semester 1 events and competition grand finals; and o September to October: The bulk of Semester 2 events, competition grand finals, elections and handover preparation. Portfolio The President is responsible for the entire operations, conduct, financial affairs and general functioning of the society. The President role has two focuses: external and internal obligations. External Obligations The President must manage relationships with external stakeholders such as students, corporate 14

sponsors, non-corporate sponsors, Macquarie University, Macquarie Law School and the Alumni Office. You must think about the interests of these stakeholders when making decisions for MULS. You also should engage with these stakeholders to receive feedback about how to make the society better as a whole. Internal Focus As President, you are the visionary of the Society. You must set and share a vision for the Society for the year, learn and understand each Board Members’ goals for their portfolio and then facilitate the coordination of all the portfolios’ goals to meet the broader Society vision. A majority of the President’s role is managing the Board and oversight of the Executive Officers. Great leadership and management skills are imperative to succeed as President. As part of your management role, you will have to ensure that all team members are fulfilling their responsibilities so that the society can deliver and scale its events, initiatives and competitions. There are often disputes that arise at different points of the year, and you will have to effectively resolve these disputes so that they do not cause long term tensions in the team, which would negatively affect culture and productivity. You will also have to instill a culture of respect and collegiality. This includes organising team building activities, fostering teamwork and collaboration and performing your role highly. Appreciating your team and their efforts and dedication is important to the Board and Executive Council culture. An important priority must be to consistently support your team by attending as many MULS events as possible as a lot of hard work is put into planning and delivery. You also must be willing to help all your team members without any hesitation to ensure that fast resolutions are proposed and implemented. This ensures that your team’s preparation for events, initiatives and competitions is not hindered. The range of work that you may have to help your team with varies across the year. This may include assisting with event planning, organising logistics, graphic designing publications, marketing ideas, liaising with stakeholders and the ideation process. A large amount of the President’s work is administration including many emails, phone calls and meetings. Balancing your study, professional obligations and personal life can be challenging especially when they fall in assessment and exam periods. The President must be organised, otherwise the role can become overwhelming, with a snow ball effect. Every day is different so you must also ensure that you are flexible. Urgent issues may arise that need to be resolved in that day or hour, new ideas may pop up throughout the year that contribute to the Society’s vision, so should be implemented and unforeseen issues require adaptability and effective problem solving. As the last Presidents have said, this is a serious role with real-world consequences if things go wrong. Candidates should apply to this role with a view that if they are successfully voted in, they will be responsible for managing a medium-sized company, which they have unlimited personal responsibility for. Attributes Time management: From the outset, time management is crucial to the success of the President. It is important that you know how to manage your own time and your team’s timelines to successfully meet governance and tax requirements and deliver events, initiatives and competitions consistently throughout the year. Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are key for the President. You will be required to attend meetings with firms and stakeholders, deliver speeches, prepare reports and resolve conflicts inside and outside of the Board and Executive Council. You are also working with people, so understanding how to adjust your tone over emails and messages, as 15

well as delivering feedback is important to ensuring a well functioning team. Professionalism: As President, you are always representing the society. You must be professional with all stakeholders as your actions have direct consequences for the Society including the Society’s reputation, sponsorship and industry relationships. Resilience: MULS is a year-long commitment, requiring hard work, dedication and grit. Seeing challenges as just something to maneuver around and rebounding quickly is essential to success. Final Note As President, your role is to serve the Society and it is important to keep this at the forefront of your tenure. Asking yourself how to advance the opportunities available to students and promote the high standards of education at the Law School should be your driving force throughout the year. MULS has now been around for 50 years and innovation lies at the heart of the Society. Encouraging and implementing new ideas, approaches and ways of thinking are key for continued success. It is also important that you are thinking long-term, strategically and laterally. Disagreements are unavoidable when you are working in a large team, especially with many law students. It is important to become familiar with and confident in respectfully communicating opposing views, navigating and effectively resolving conflict. This role also requires time. There are nine portfolios that will consistently request your input, review and assistance and that you have to proactively oversee. There are also 11 Board Members and 29 Executive Officers under your management. In 2025, MULS held 91 events, initiatives and competitions. I played a role in each of these, whether that was in the ideation phase, resolving unforeseen issues or challenges, assisting with marketing, logistics or the demands of the event, initiative or competition. This is an extremely busy but rewarding role. There are times where the role challenges you, your ways of thinking and approaches to situations. These challenges help you grow and learn more about yourself, which you can apply to your professional life. You will have many opportunities to meet people across Australia and the world, make many friendships and be involved in adding to the university experience for students at Macquarie University and across Australia through ALSA. President is a role where you get out what you put in. Make the most of the incredible year as it does go by very fast. Looking back on the impact that you have had on the experience of MULS members is one of the most rewarding achievements and unique experiences to have in law school. If you have any questions about the role, please do not hesitate to send an email to president@muls.org.

Secretary Current Office-Bearer: Hayden Lee – administration@muls.org

24.2. The Secretary shall: (a) serve as chairperson on all Board meetings, Executive Council meetings and/or General Meetings in the event of the incapacity, sanction or death of the President; (b) be responsible for evaluating the performance of the Executive Council, and of individual Executive Council Members, giving guidance as to their performance and instigating the process for suspension or the declaration of a position vacant when an Executive Council Member is significantly underperforming or resigns; (c) ensure compliance with the Macquarie University Student Code of Conduct by the Executive Council Members; (d) oversee the handover process and facilitate the smooth transition between Executive Councils from year to year, including training for new Executive Council members; (e) be the key point of contact for all Society communications and be responsible for all generalised correspondence of the Society, including the regular collection and dissemination of mail and updating of any policies, procedures and Regulations on the Society website; (f) ensure accurate recording and annotation of all Board and Executive Council meetings and General Meetings by keeping minutes of meetings and keeping the records of such meetings; (g) ensure accurate recording of all reports of the Executive Council and any subcommittees; (h) update any amendments made to the Constitution at any General Meeting within ten days of that meeting; (i) undertake any other administrative tasks required by the Executive Council for the efficient operation of the Society; (j) if the President is not available, be responsible for reviewing external contracts under the Review of Contracts Policy; (k) be responsible for circulating formal notice of all Board and Executive Council meetings and General Meetings, as well as calling for agenda items and circulating agendas; (l) oversee the proper maintenance of law noticeboards and ensure that individual Executive Council members are responsible for postage and removal of marketing materials; (m) assist the President in liaising with and maintaining a positive relationship with the Law School, the Arts Faculty, Campus Engagement and the University administration; (n) delegate their responsibility under clause 23.2(b) to the President where: (i) an actual, potential or perceived Conflict of Interest affecting their position arises; and/or (ii) the President receives notice of a Conflict of Interest under clause 17.3 and a Conflict of Interest motion is brought before the Board at a duly convened Board Meeting and passed by Special Majority; (o) be responsible for the submission of all risk assessments being carried out on all events organized by the Society. 17

Time Commitment This role involves (on average) a consistent 20-25 hours per week commitment. Your time will be spent ensuring all administrative requirements for events and initiatives have been met. You will also regularly assist other members in the team in their roles and consider improvements to the Society. Portfolio The Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day internal management and governance of the Society. The role is threefold – administrative, conflict resolution and general advisory. You will work very closely with the President, as well as other Board and Executive members to oversee all events and initiatives. It is important that all events and initiatives hosted by MULS are in accordance with its objectives, purposes, and requirements, whether these are mandated by the University, law, or MULS Constitution. The everyday tasks include but are not limited to: ● Organising meetings (Board, Executive, EGM, AGM, etc.) which involves preparing and sending notices, drafting the agenda, writing and distributing the minutes and monitoring attendance. ● Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including members of the Law School, Campus Engagement, SCLSS and ALSA. ● Maintaining the Society’s documents and records, including obligations as a not-for-profit charity with the ACNC. ● Staying up to date with all initiatives and events across the different portfolios to ensure you can assist most effectively and answer any general enquiries directed to you. ● Dealing with any disciplinary matters and/or grievances in a Human Resources capacity to ensure the team is working effectively. ● Any other administrative requirements of the Society (such as submitting risk assessments, quarterly reports, post-event reflections). ● The Secretary also triages tasks and works closely with the Executive Officer (Administration) who assists with the administrative requirements of the Society. Attributes A great Secretary is passionate about MULS and enriching the law student experience. They are friendly, resilient, self-motivated, organised and flexible with great attention to detail. Final Note The role of Secretary can assist in both your personal and professional development. It is a very busy role and most of it is done ‘behind the scenes.’ You will gain a variety of useful skills and develop expertise that you never expected. This includes becoming very familiar with internal governance and constitutional provisions and being a representative of the Society in interactions with the Law School and other bodies. This work is very important and without it MULS would not be able to operate effectively. You will need to be super organised across all aspects of your life to ensure MULS is given due attention and tasks are completed efficiently. This is not a role where you can let tasks pile up and complete them at the last minute. It has been a privilege to take on this role and I would highly recommend anyone who has the capacity to definitely consider. It’s been a great opportunity to really get involved with every portfolio MULS offers and work alongside a team of people who are really passionate about what they are doing. If you have any questions about the role, please do not hesitate to send me a message or email to administration@muls.org Good luck! 18

Treasurer Current Office-Bearer: Orion Sharp – treasurer@muls.org 24.3 The Treasurer shall: a) keep the Society’s accounting records in such a manner as shall enable true and fair accounts of the Society to be prepared from time to time; b) keep such accounting records as to correctly record and explain the financial transactions and financial position of the Society; c) advise on the financial implications of any motions before the Board and to make recommendations on the approach that should be taken to said motions; d) submit to Members at each AGM accounts showing the fiscal record of that Executive Council during its term of office, and the projected finances of the Society until the beginning of the academic term in the following year; e) be a co-signatory of the Society’s bank account (if any); f) be responsible for reviewing external contracts under the Review of Contracts Policy; g) arrange and be responsible for the handling of monetary transactions related to all activities of the Society, including organising appropriate plans for the sale of tickets to events; h) arrange and be responsible for the handling of petty cash; and i) be responsible, with assistance from the Vice President for the budget of each Portfolio. Time Commitment 20 to 30 hours per week. Portfolio The Treasurer holds a key position on the MULS Board and is responsible for managing the Society's finances, budget, tax obligations and annual audit. MULS is a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Its Constitution requires its funds to be applied only to its Objects and not for the private benefit of any Member, and the Treasurer applies this requirement when advising on and processing expenditure. The typical daily and weekly tasks of the Treasurer include: ● Paying invoices received by the Society and preparing invoices for amounts owed to it. ● Reimbursing Vice-Presidents, Executive Officers and competitors after checking each claim against the budget and its tax invoice or statutory declaration. ● Monitoring membership, ticket and merchandise payments made through platforms such as Join It, Stripe, Humanitix, Square and Squarespace. ● Recording and categorising all transactions in the Society's accounting system, currently Xero, and reconciling them against the bank account. ● Maintaining accurate financial and administrative records, including tax invoices and approvals, for the auditors and future Treasurers. ● Keeping the budget accurate and up to date by recording each payment against its budget item, along with any changes approved by Board motion. ● Making difficult decisions about the allocation of funds between portfolios, and advising on Board motions where the budget needs to change. 19

● Advising Board members and Executive Officers on financial matters relevant to their portfolios, including value for money and whether proposed spending is consistent with the Constitution. ● Advising on ticket and merchandise prices, taking into account the cost of each event or item, including any GST and platform fees. ● Liaising with the Macquarie University Law Revue on its budget, expense approvals, ticket pricing, discounts and front-of-house pricing, in line with the arrangements in place between MULS and the Law Revue. The Treasurer is also responsible for several larger compliance and administrative tasks that take a significant amount of time to complete. These include: ● Ensuring MULS meets its tax obligations with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). This includes reconciling the accounts each quarter so the external accountants can prepare the Business Activity Statement (BAS), advising on the GST treatment of events, and making sure any GST owing is paid on time. ● Assisting the external auditors with the annual audit by answering their queries, providing supporting evidence and processing any adjustments in Xero. ● Meeting the Society's reporting obligations to the ACNC, including drafting and lodging the Annual Information Statement. ● Working with the Vice-President (Career Engagement), and University staff where required, on sponsorship agreements and invoices, and keeping track of what each sponsor has paid for and received. Any undelivered item is best resolved by credit note, refund or written waiver within the same financial year, so that it is clearly accounted for at audit. ● Administering any grants MULS receives from Macquarie Law School with the relevant Vice-Presidents, including the reporting, acquittal and return of unspent funds set out in the grant agreement. In 2026, these grants funded the Society's equity programs and travel and accommodation for intervarsity competitions. ● Applying for other funding where available, such as Macquarie SRC grants. ● Presenting the Treasurer's report at the AGM and providing any financial reporting the University requires at the end of the term. ● Preparing a handover for the incoming Treasurer, including finalising outstanding reimbursements and passing on access to the Society's accounts. Attributes Excellent time management, organisation and communication skills are vital to the role. Throughout the year, the Treasurer needs to respond to emails promptly to pay invoices, process reimbursements and answer questions from the Board and Executive. The workload is particularly heavy over summer and into the first semester. During this period the Treasurer finalises the budget for each portfolio with the Board, works with the auditors on the audit of the previous financial year, and prepares the Annual Information Statement for the ACNC. Because the audit largely covers the year before the Treasurer takes office, the role relies on accurate records being kept and passed on at handover. The Treasurer must also be prepared to make decisions that colleagues may not agree with, and to apply the budget and the Constitution consistently. Candidates should understand the responsibility and accountability that come with managing the funds of a registered charity. They should also recognise that there are consequences for falling short of these obligations. An accounting or finance background is not essential, although it will be of significant assistance. 20

Final Note Serving as Treasurer on the MULS Board has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my time at university. The role has given me practical experience in financial reporting, budgeting, governance and decision-making. It has also involved working closely with every portfolio and representing the Society in its financial dealings with the Law School, our auditors and accountants, and suppliers. The role has a direct impact on the Society's operations and on how accessible its events and competitions are to students. I have valued the trust and responsibility that come with the position and the opportunity to work alongside the rest of the Board. I encourage anyone with an interest in leadership, finance or fairness to consider running. If you are thinking about nominating for Treasurer for 2027 and would like to discuss the role or seek an endorsement, please contact me at treasurer@muls.org

Vice-President (Education) Current Office-Bearer: Isabella Cappelluto - education@muls.org 24.4 Vice-President (Education) shall: (a) develop, oversee and advance academic activities to promote the education of Ordinary Members; (b)direct, coordinate and supervise the operations of the Education Department; (c) assist the Education Department to prepare, plan and run a diverse range of educational events and initiatives throughout the year, including, but not limited to, publications, Educational speakers’ forum events or other digital output; (d) where one (1) or more councillors are unable to attend ALSA conferences or council meetings on behalf of the Society, the Education Vice-President can represent the interests of members of the Society at ALSA conference or council meetings; (e) liaise with Student Wellbeing when developing initiatives concerning mental health and wellbeing; (f) assist the President in lobbying the Law School and other relevant committees and organisations, including Macquarie Mentors, Learning Skills, Student Wellbeing, the Student Representative Council, and any other university department; (g)to carry out duties assigned to them by the President from time to time. (h) facilitate the integration of first year, Juris Doctor, Indigenous, diverse, Masters, PhD and external and distance students into the activities of the Society by way of; (i) appointing two first year Representatives (who must not be students enrolled in their first year of a Macquarie University Juris Doctor or LLB program); (ii) appointing a Masters/PhD Representative (who must be enrolled in a Masters or PhD program); (iii) appointing an external student Representative (preference must be given to applicants studying remotely, or with relevant experience); (iv) directing and collaborating with, all appointed representatives to establish targeted publications, initiatives and networking opportunities. Time Commitment Before Session 1: 15-20 hours per week; During Session 1 & 2: 10-15 hours per week. Portfolio The Vice-President (Education) is primarily responsible for developing, overseeing, and advancing academic activities which promote the education of Macquarie University law students. Vice-President (Education) is responsible for collaborating with Macquarie University in coordinating events and initiatives for new and prospective students, including Kickstart Week in Session 1 & 2. In addition, this involves collaborating with Macquarie Law School to assist with events targeted towards the law student body including the Law School Welcome (LLB, JD/LLM) in Session 1 & 2. Vice-President (Education) is primarily responsible for the coordination of the ‘Justified’ podcast. This entails planning, developing, editing and publishing podcast episodes featuring members of the legal profession. Vice-President (Education) is responsible for the organisation of initiatives designed to promote the 22

wellbeing of Macquarie Law students. This represents not only academic needs, but also the overall wellbeing of students. In practice, this has included various events throughout Mental Health Week. Attributes •Exceptional communication skills •Strong time management skills •Strong organisational skills •Ability to professionally engage with multiple stakeholders including the law school, university staff and external members of the legal profession •Strong creative problem solving •Strong collaborative skills Final Note This role is a fantastic opportunity to develop one’s skillset, as the Vice-President (Education) is involved in differing tasks from coordinating initiatives to managing the Justified podcast. The role also provides the opportunity to engage with masses of students, either fresh into university or eager high school students, which can be incredibly rewarding when spearheading events such as First Year Afternoon Tea and Kickstart Week. The portfolio has been incrementally developing and the role has significant scope for the Vice-President to implement their own ideas and leave their imprint upon the portfolio. During 2026, this took the form of implementing a fundraising barbeque and a kindness board during Mental Health Week as well hosting an imposter syndrome in law panel. If you are seeking an engaging and collaborative role with the opportunity to benefit the broader student body and develop multiple skills, this role is for you.

Vice-President (Social Justice) Current Office-Bearer: Rayanne Sabra – socialjustice@muls.org 24.5 Vice-President (Social Justice) shall: (a) direct, coordinate and supervise the operations of the Social Justice Portfolio; (b) be responsible for coordinating social justice events throughout the year; (c) promote student involvement in and facilitate practical opportunities for community legal outreach initiatives; (d) create awareness of inequalities in the legal profession and throughout legal education; (e) assist the Education Portfolio in the promotion of health and wellbeing initiatives and the stimulation of debate about topical law student issues; (f) assist the Career Engagement Portfolio with the promotion of opportunities relating to careers in the public interest; and (g) may facilitate formal and practical opportunities for social reform. Time commitment 10-15 hours per week. Portfolio The Vice-President (Social Justice) is responsible for leading and overseeing the Social Justice Portfolio and its initiatives throughout the year. The role involves developing and coordinating social justice initiatives for MULS members and the wider university community, while providing direction and support to the Social Justice Executive Officers and Sub-Committee. The Social Justice Portfolio has considerable flexibility in determining the nature of its events and initiatives, the organisations and individuals it collaborates with, and the social justice issues it seeks to explore and bring to the student community. The Vice-President will work closely with external partners and collaborators, including university staff, community organisations, academics and members of the legal profession, to develop and facilitate meaningful opportunities for student engagement. As a Vice-President, the role differs from that of the Executive Officers in that the Vice-President is responsible for overseeing the portfolio as a whole. This includes supporting Executive Officers in developing and delivering their initiatives, coordinating the portfolio's overall calendar and priorities, and liaising with the MULS Board and relevant University stakeholders on behalf of the portfolio. The Vice-President should also ensure that the portfolio operates cohesively and that its initiatives reflect the interests and needs of the student cohort. The Social Justice Portfolio is inherently interdisciplinary and requires close collaboration with other MULS portfolios, including Events, Careers, Education and Competitions. The Vice-President should actively identify opportunities for cross-portfolio collaboration to deliver resources, events and experiences that promote social justice and support students. This may include initiatives such as equity schemes, educational programs, career opportunities and collaborative events. The Vice-President is also responsible for overseeing the MULS Social Justice Instagram page and its broader social media presence. This involves coordinating regular content, monitoring engagement and using the platform to promote social justice initiatives and practical opportunities for students. Content 24

may include educational resources, current affairs and issues intersecting with law and legal education, social justice campaigns, scholarships and equity opportunities. The platform should complement the portfolio's broader initiatives by providing students with accessible and relevant opportunities to engage with social justice issues. Attributes ● Leadership & Portfolio Management: The ability to lead the Social Justice Portfolio, support Executive Officers and Sub-Committee members, delegate effectively and maintain a clear direction across the portfolio's initiatives. ● Passion for Social Justice: A genuine interest in a broad range of social justice issues and a commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for student engagement and education. ● Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: The ability to communicate confidently and professionally with the MULS Board, University and Law School staff, external organisations, academics and members of the legal profession. ● Organisation & Strategic Planning: Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives, manage competing priorities and oversee the portfolio's activities throughout the year. ● Creativity & Collaboration: The ability to develop innovative initiatives and social media content while identifying opportunities to collaborate with other MULS portfolios and external organisations.

Final Note Being part of the Social Justice Portfolio has been one of the most rewarding parts of my time at MULS. This portfolio gives you the opportunity to turn the issues you care about into meaningful events, initiatives and opportunities for other students, while building genuine connections with people across the university and legal community. It has also taught me so much about leadership, collaboration and taking an idea from its early stages through to something that students can actually engage with. Most importantly, I hope you approach the role with curiosity, passion and a willingness to try new things. There is so much scope to make the portfolio your own, and I hope you enjoy the experience as much as I have. If this sounds like you and you are interested in the role of Vice-President (Social Justice) for 2026 - 2027 or have any questions about the role, please email Rayanne Sabra at socialjustice@muls.org

Vice-President (Career Engagement) Current Office-Bearer: Hayden Lee & Aditi Pal – careers@muls.org 24.6

Vice-President (Career Engagement) shall:

(a) appoint, direct, coordinate and supervise the operations of the Career Engagement Portfolio, including assisting with the organisation of the Portfolio’s respective career and sponsorship related initiatives, events, seminars and workshops; (b) encourage and promote student engagement with all law-related careers, job opportunities and organisations; (c) be responsible for securing the Society’s sponsorship related income (including, but not limited to, preparing sponsorship prospectuses); (d) liaise with MULSAA; (e) be the primary liaison with major sponsors, in relation to matters including but not limited to: (i) the regular communication with sponsors regarding their sponsorship benefits; and (ii) the organisation of representatives from sponsors at career related events and seminars (as well as competitions with the assistance of the Vice-President (Competitions – Advocacy) and Vice-President (Competitions – Professional Skills); (f) be responsible for the publication of a sponsorship update to be sent to all sponsors at the end of Session 1 and Session 2, which outlines the activities of the Society in that Session; (g) assist the Career Engagement Portfolio with the organisation of their respective career and sponsorship related initiatives, events, seminars and workshops; and (h) May: (i) appoint, direct, coordinate and supervise the work of a careers sub- committee to assist them with the performance of their duties (including, but not limited to, facilitating careers events, undertaking sponsorship research and liaising with student members); (ii) appoint a Representative to serve a secretarial function for MULSAA; and (iii) be responsible for organising an Alumni event. Time Commitment Before Session 1: 10-15 hours per week; Session 1: 20-30 hours per week; and Session 2: 5-10 hours per week. Portfolio The Vice-President (Career Engagement) is primarily responsible for managing the society’s sponsorship and organising and facilitating career development initiatives. The weekly commitments of this role include liaising with our over 30 sponsors, working with executive officers to run initiatives and contributing to regular Board discussions regarding the strategy of the society. 26

Sponsorship A large amount of the work undertaken by the Vice President (Career Engagement) is maintaining the sponsorship relationships on behalf of the society. The Vice President (Career Engagement) is tasked with drafting the Prospectus and meeting with up to 30 sponsors during the January to March sponsorship period. While there are no set targets for sponsorship contribution, the Vice President (Career Engagement) should be aiming to create numerous connections between sponsors and students through MULS initiatives. It is also the responsibility of the Vice President (Career Engagement) to maintain these relationships during the year by regularly liaising with sponsors about events. This includes making arrangements for panellists, competitions judges, further sponsorship, careers fairs and more. Careers Events Semester 1 has a strong focus on corporate law events, in preparation for ‘Mad May’ which includes all of the society’s clerkship related events. Semester 2 typically focuses on non-corporate related events such as public interest and junior careers events. The Vice-President (Career Engagement) should ensure the portfolio provides students with a wide variety of legal career opportunities. For example, in 2021 the Career Engagement team implemented three new initiatives, including the Legal Roles in the Government Panel, the Judge’s Associate Panel and the Barrister’s Panel. New initiatives such as the Leaders in the Law Panel, Junior Careers Workshop, Public Interest Careers Night and Careers Connect newsletter were implemented. Due to the recent momentum in this portfolio, we would only recommend this role to applicants who plan on further developing new initiatives within this portfolio. Additionally, given that a big part of this role is maintaining positive relationships with various stakeholders, a high level of professionalism is essential when working with sponsors, responding to emails and enquiries is imperative and fostering the relationship with sponsors throughout the year is required. Attributes To succeed in this role, you must be friendly, professional, organised, innovative and prepared to adapt quickly to unexpected events. In case of unforeseen circumstances, the Vice-President (Career Engagement) should be adaptable and swift in transitioning events to an appropriate platform. You must also be able to effectively balance your university, work and personal commitments with your MULS commitments. Final Note This role is extremely rewarding and it allows you to develop professional relationships with MULS’ sponsors whilst also building your time-management skills. The role will teach you how to work under pressure, balance competing interests, and communicate effectively. Furthermore, conducting cross-portfolio initiatives within MULS, and partnering with external societies can 27

benefit students and should be something the Career Engagement portfolio can consider moving forward. However, the time commitment of this role should not be underestimated. Unlike more steady and consistent portfolio’s, this portfolio regularly experiences surges in work which may require additional time throughout the week, including late nights and whole-weekend work. Due to the large responsibilities associated with this role, a consultation with the current office-bearers is strongly recommended.

Vice-President (Competitions - Advocacy) Current Office-Bearer: Josiah Valerio – advocacycompetitions@muls.org 24.7 Vice-President (Competitions - Advocacy) shall: (a)direct, coordinate and supervise, together with the Advocacy Competitions Department, all the Society’s internal and external advocacy competitions including, but not limited to: (i)championship moot; (ii)contract moot; (iii)criminal moot; (iv)torts moot; (v)novice moot; (vi)foundations moot; (vii)witness examination; (b) be responsible for ensuring that a competitors’ manual and competition rules for each competition are made available to competitors and that competitors are aware of the manual and the rules; (c) in consultation with the Advocacy Competitions Department and/or Vice-President (Competitions – Professional Skills), regularly maintain regulations with reference to the conduct of internal and external competitions including but not limited to: (i)an appeals and forfeiture policy (including bans); (ii) criteria for the apportionment of funding student participation in external competitions (subject to the approval of the Board); and (iii)ensuring compliance between ALSA and Society competition rules. (d) be ineligible to register or compete in any internal or external competition for the duration of their term in office. (e)The Vice-President (Competitions – Advocacy) may: (i) direct, coordinate and supervise, together with the Advocacy Competitions Department additional internal subject based moots not listed in clause 23.7(a); (ii) together with the Advocacy Competitions Department, appoint Advocacy Competitions Representatives to assist with the conduct of the Society’s internal competitions; and (iii) use their best endeavours to plan and host, with the assistance of the Vice-President (Career Engagement), the Vice-President (Events), and the Vice-President (Competitions – Professional Skills), an annual event to give recognition to and extend gratitude towards the Societyʼs volunteer judges. (iv) in the event of the resignation, incapacity, sanction or death of the Vice-President (Competitions – Professional Skills), the Vice-President 29

(Competitions – Advocacy) 22 shall assume the responsibilities of Act Vice-President (Competitions – Professional Skills) until such time as the position is resumed or otherwise filled. Time Commitment 15-20 hours per week, with up to 25 hours during Grand Finals weeks.

Portfolio Broadly, this role involves being responsible for every internal and external mooting and witness examination competition that MULS runs and participates in throughout the year. Each competition this role is responsible for is run primarily by at least one Executive Officer, so the Vice-President (Competitions - Advocacy) does not have to actually organise any competitions unless there are vacant Executive Officer positions. As the Vice-President (Competitions - Advocacy), you must oversee the competitions department by liaising with the relevant Executive Officers, making sure each competition is well-organised, professional in execution and communication, and well-resourced in terms of judging, support, funding and executive commitment. As Vice-President (Competitions Advocacy), you will handle the financial aspects of each competition and provide support to the Executive Officers wherever necessary. Further, you will be responsible for team selections, complaints handling, the currency of rules and manuals and delegating duties of content creation, particularly with workshops, manuals and question creation. You also generally need to be available for all finals rounds, intervarsity competitions in Sydney and on weekday nights to assist in dealing with ad-hoc issues as they arise. Therefore, it is essential that as the Vice-President (Competitions Advocacy) you are professional, organised and involved with all the competitions running for each semester. The Vice-President is responsible for reporting to the Board on matters relevant to competitions, MULS governance, and university administration. You will also be responsible for liaising with the law school on matters relating to the Competitions Memorandum of Understanding between MULS and MLS, and academic involvement in competitions. Attributes •Strong interpersonal communication skills •Professionalism, both in communication and conduct with Executive Officers, judges, external guests and the law school •Excellent time management skills •Commitment to the operation of competitions, specifically in being available for communication at most times •Organisation, particularly in preparatory work leading into each semester •Problem-solving and lateral thinking when unforeseen situations arise •Strong resilience skills •Ability to be adaptable and respond to high pressuring situations •A passion for competitions and their value to students 30

Final Note The role of Vice-President (Competitions - Advocacy) is simultaneously stressful, given the volume of queries you will receive, and immensely rewarding! It is very important in this role to be able to take on challenges or set backs well and stay focused on the overall goal of providing immensely valuable opportunities to students. Whilst this role demands good and timely preparation, this is not always enough to succeed, and you will inevitably find yourself as the problem-solver, complaints department and an immediate point of contact when things go wrong. In a role that relies on the contribution of Executive Officers and volunteer judges to achieve its goals, there are many high-stress moments where you need to make last minute alterations where issues have arisen out of your control. This is why it is crucial that you become familiar with the various competition rules, policies and general procedures used for dealing with specific issues, and get into a habit of having backup plans. This role, whilst stressful, is extremely fun and engaging! You will gain invaluable experience in effective delegation, communication, leadership, as well as strong friendships with your colleagues. This role is definitely not for the faint-hearted, nor for those with significant work or personal commitments. Your competitions team and the broader executive will rely on you for at least 4 evenings a week over two 4 month stints. However, if you love mooting and/or witness examinations and are seeking a fast-paced challenge where you can build networks with alumni and other judges, the law school, other institutions, practitioners, members of the judicature and competitors, then this role is for you.

Vice-President (Competitions - Professional Skills) Current Office-Bearer: Rachel Justic – professionalskillscompetitions@muls.org 24.8

Vice-President (Competitions - Professional Skills) shall:

(a) direct, coordinate and supervise, together with the Professional Skills Competitions Department, all the Society’s internal competitions including, but not limited to: (i) junior client interview; (ii) negotiations; (iii) internal alternative dispute resolution championship; (iv) senior client interview; (v) intervarsity alternative dispute resolution championship; (vi) paper presentation; and (b) be responsible for ensuring that a competitors’ manual and competition rules for each competition are made available to competitors and that competitors are aware of the manual and the rules; (c) in consultation with the Profession Skills Competitions Department, maintain regulations with reference to the conduct of internal and external competitions including but not limited to: (i) an appeals and forfeiture policy (including bans); (ii) criteria for the apportionment of funding student participation in external competitions (subject to the approval of the Board); and (iii) ensuring compliance between ALSA and Society competition rules. (d) be ineligible to register or compete in any internal competition for the duration of their term in office. The Vice-President (Competitions - Professional Skills) must not partake in the selection for an external competition for which the Vice-President (Competitions - Professional Skills) is an applicant. (e) The Vice-President (Competitions - Professional Skills)may: (i) direct, coordinate and supervise, together with the Competitions Department additional subject based moots not listed in clause 23.7(a); (ii) together with the Competitions Department, appoint Competitions Representatives to assist with the conduct of the Society’s internal competitions; and (iii) use their best endeavours to plan and host, with the assistance of the Vice-President (Competitions - Advocacy) and the Vice-President (Events), an annual event to give recognition to and extend gratitude towards the Societyʼs volunteer judges. (iv) in the event of the resignation, incapacity, sanction or death of the Vice-President (Competitions – Advocacy), the Vice-President (Competitions– Professional Skills) shall assume the responsibilities of Acting Vice-President (Competitions – Advocacy) until such time as the position is resumed or otherwise filled; (v) liaise with the Law School in accordance with the relevant 32

memorandum of understanding governing competitions. Time Commitment 20 hours per week, with up to 30 hours during Grand Finals week. Portfolio Broadly, this role involves being responsible for every internal and external professional skills competition that MULS runs and participates in throughout the year. Each competition falls either under the category of Professional Skills with respective Executive Officer(s) who facilitate the competitions. As the Vice-President (Competitions - Professional Skills), you must oversee the competitions department by liaising with the relevant Executive Officers, making sure each competition is well-organised, professional in execution and communication, and well-resourced in terms of judging, support, funding and executive commitment. As the Vice-President (Competitions Professional Skills) you will handle the majority of the administrative tasks involved in convening competitions such as booking rooms, setting up registration and communicating with students, marketing the competitions and communicating with external sponsors. Further, you will be responsible for team selections, complaints handling, the currency of rules and manuals and delegating duties of content creation, particularly with workshops, manuals and question creation. You also generally need to be available for all finals rounds, intervarsity competitions in Sydney and on weekday nights to assist in dealing with ad-hoc issues as they arise. Therefore, it is essential that as the Competitions Vice-President you are professional, organised and involved with all the competitions running for each semester. The Vice-President is responsible for reporting to the Board on matters relevant to competitions, MULS governance, and university administration. You will also be responsible for liaising with the law school on matters relating to the Memorandum of Understanding between MULS and MLS, and academic involvement in competitions. Attributes •Strong interpersonal communication skills • Professionalism, both in communication and conduct with Executive Officers, judges, external guests, sponsoring firms and the law school •Excellent time management skills • Commitment to the operation of competitions, specifically in being available for communication at most times •Organisation, particularly in preparatory work leading into each semester •Problem-solving and lateral thinking when unforeseen situations arise •Strong resilience skills •Ability to be adaptable and respond to high pressuring situations •A passion for competitions and their value to students Final Note The role of Vice-President (Competitions - Professional Skills), is simultaneously stressful, given the volume of queries you will receive, and immensely rewarding! It is very important in this role to be able to take on challenges or set backs well and stay focused on the overall goal of 33

providing immensely valuable opportunities to students: in essence, don't loose the forest from the trees. Whilst this role demands good and timely preparation, this is not always adequate, and you will inevitably find yourself as the problem-solver, complaints department and an immediate point of contact when things go wrong. This is why it is crucial that you become familiar with the various competition rules, policies and general procedures used for dealing with specific complaints. This role, whilst is stressful, is extremely fun and engaging! You will retain invaluable experience in event management, effective communication, leadership, lots of practice in managing expectations, as well as strong friendships with your colleagues. This role is definitely not for the faint-hearted, nor for those with significant work or personal commitments. Your competitions team and the broader executive will rely on you for at least 4 evenings a week over two 4 month stints. However, if you love comps and are seeking a fast-paced challenge where you can build networks with various MULS regulars, the law school, other institutions, practitioners, members of the judicature and of course, the student body at large, then this role is for you.

Vice-President (Publications) Current Office-Bearer: Kaylen La Brooy – publications@muls.org 24.9 Vice-President (Publications) (a) shall: (i) direct, coordinate and supervise the operations of the PublicationsPortfolio; (ii) oversee operations that relate specifically to the Society brand; (iii) assist with the creation and implementation of standards, criteria and templates for internal reporting, events, marketing, policy, etc.; (iv) implement the MULS Style Guide; (v) monitor and coordinate the photography, artwork, layout and preparation of publications, conforming to the MULS Style Guide; (vi) oversee the proactive distribution and marketing of publications; (vii) if required, arrange for the outsourcing of a graphic design role to assist with publications; and control and manage sufficient distribution of all publications. (b) may: (i) (ii)

appoint, direct, coordinate and supervise the work of Student Engagement Representatives to assist them with the performance of their duties; and edit and produce a yearbook for the Society.

Time Commitment 20-25 hours per week. Portfolio The Vice-President (Publications) role can be split into three sections. Firstly, you must oversee the publication of at least 3 guides, The First Year Guide, The Clerkship Guide, and one other elected guide. This requires clear communication with the Editor and external designer to create timelines, make content and stylistic decisions. Alongside the Editor, you will arrange and/or create content for the guides. This can involve arranging interviews, reaching out to other Board Members or members of the Executive and communicating with relevant university departments to collaborate and gain different perspectives and information. It is also the responsibility of the Publications Vice-President to seek out and obtain a graphic designer for that year's Guides. Secondly, the role requires overseeing at least two editions of The Brief, MULS’ landmark publication. This involves communicating with and organising the editions with the Editor-in-Chief, liaising with the external designer and assisting in the arrangement of the content, including choosing writers and editors for the subcommittee, and occasionally assisting in editorial reviews. Additionally, the Vice-President (Publications) will assist the Editor-in-Chief with The Brief Online, a more regular MULS publication. Lastly, the Vice-President (Publications) will assist with the content placed on the MULS website and assist the pioneering of the MULS brand, both responsibilities in collaboration with the 35

Marketing Portfolio primarily. This involves collaborating with other Board Members to advertise their Portfolios on the website, and making decisions about branding such as with the MULS Style Guide. Key Qualities ● Proven experience in publications, including writing, editing, marketing, or social media, whether gained through involvement with MULS, other student societies, or employment. ● Exceptional time management and organisational skills. ● Keen attention to detail. ● Possesses an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset. ● Self-motivated, driven, and independent. ● Adaptable and flexible. ● Collaborative team player. ● Ability to think quickly and make effective decisions on the spot. Final Note The role of Vice-President (Publications) is quite unique compared to other positions because it doesn't involve major weekly commitments. Instead, it requires a few months of intense work leading up to the publication of our guides and The Brief. This makes planning with a buffer for potential delays absolutely crucial. During these intense periods, we're responsible for everything from planning to editing and finalising publications, and unexpected challenges can crop up, demanding swift action. So, being flexible when creating the publication timeline is a must. It is also recommended that the Vice-President (Publications) builds a working relationship with their graphic designer as soon as possible to ensure a consistent design of the guides throughout the year. This will alleviate the arduous task of obtaining new designers for each publication. In this role, you'll need exceptional organisational, time management, and communication skills. There are various moving parts and contributors involved in getting our publications out there. And it's not just about running individual initiatives; you'll collaborate across all portfolios and engage with external stakeholders, working closely with every department within MULS. A fantastic aspect of the role is the creative freedom it offers. You have the opportunity to shape the content and style of our publications as you see fit. The only requirement is the type of publications we produce, but you can infuse each one with your unique touch. This often takes the form of different styles between each guide based on its subject matter and purpose. Often, the MULS First Year Guide is an opportunity for the Publications Portfolio to be creative and try out new ideas, while the Clerkship Guide and Resume & Cover Letter Guide are more focussed on professionalism. So, if you're ready for a role that combines creativity, adaptability, and the chance to truly make an impact, the Vice-President (Publications) role might just be the opportunity you're looking for!

Vice-President (Marketing) Current Office-Bearer: Jasmine Kundu – marketing@muls.org 24.10 The Vice-President (Marketing) shall: (a)direct, coordinate and supervise the operations of the Marketing Portfolio; (i) oversee operations that relate specifically to the Society’s digital marketing and merchandise; (ii) monitor and coordinate the photography, artwork, layout and preparation of all material to be used on social media platforms; (iii) delegate within the Portfolio the responsibility of non-professional photography and live streaming at the Society’s events; and (iv) implement strategies to maintain favourable public and stakeholder perceptions of the Society and maintain the Society brand. (b)may appoint, direct, coordinate and supervise the work of a marketing sub-committee to assist them with the performance of their duties (including, but not limited to, non-professional photography at the Society’s events).

Time Commitment 15 - 20 hours per week. This is highly variable and some weeks the time commitment is higher. Portfolio The marketing portfolio coordinates the social media promotion, branding and merchandising for the Macquarie University Law Society. The regular duties in this role involve assisting with the management of the schedule for all social media channels, maintaining regular communication with members over both traditional and non-traditional channels through excellent customer service, implementing a photography and livestreaming schedule for on-campus or off-campus events, while overseeing the publication and distribution of the MULS fortnightly Newsletter, ‘From The Bench’, in addition to the accompanying blogs that are available at muls.org. This requires a high-level of inter-departmental liaison and strong communication with members of the Executive Council. In this role, you will be working closely with 2x Executive Officers (Publicity) and 1x IT Officer, who can provide support and assistance with marketing initiatives. To fulfil these responsibilities, you will have to regularly review and update the MULS Brand and Style Guidelines, Social Media Policy, Email Policy, Instagram Guidelines and LinkedIn Policy. Initiatives run by marketing that are not conducted regularly include merchandising for certain events such as Orientation Week or planning sales of society merchandise. This involves liaising with a range of distributors, creating designs and the management of finances; which is a responsibility that requires a lot of planning and commitment to the task. Attributes ● Excellent leadership skills and communication, where you will be directly managing a team of executives.

● Highly organised, flexible and adaptable to changing needs of all MULS portfolios, as well as needs of external stakeholders. ● Creativity and the ability to produce high quality designs/graphics for a range of social media platforms including, but not limited to: Instagram posts, Instagram stories and Facebook event covers. Knowledge of Canva is highly desirable. ● Maintain ongoing digital marketing campaigns and strategies, including a fortnightly email newsletter. ●Work closely with the IT officer to oversee the management of our website muls.org. ● A friendly, open and professional manner towards all members of the Executive Council and MULS members. Final Note The Vice-President (Marketing) is responsible for the promotion of events and initiatives across the entire society, aiming to maximise MULS’ exposure and interaction with its members. This means being subject to major deadlines and planning marketing campaigns well in advance. There is an important focus on team delegation and management of content production. You will be required to liaise with suppliers and distributors for merchandise, organise a schedule for society promotion, respond to inquiries from students via our social media channels, and maintain excellent communication to lead your team. Whilst this role requires a serious commitment, the marketing department is a highly rewarding, enjoyable and creative department which allows you to express your innovative ideas. If you’re enthusiastic about social media, have a passion for graphic design, and are a reliable team leader, then this role is perfect for you.

Vice-President (Events) Current Office-Bearer: Chantelle Bourne – events@muls.org 24.11 The Vice-President (Events) shall: (a) direct, coordinate and supervise the Events Portfolio; (b) be responsible for organising all of the social functions of the Society, including, but not limited to: (i) a first year law camp in Session 1; (ii) a Start of Semester Drinks in Session 1; (iii) a Law Cruise in Session 1; (iv) a Start of Semester Drinks in Session 2; (v) a Law Ball during Session 2; and (vi) one non-alcohol related social event per year; (c) liaise with and assist any Vice-President or Executive Officer responsible for the organisation and execution of an event; (d) be responsible for drafting the risk assessments for all the events within the Events Portfolio, with the assistance of the Executive Officers (Socials) and Executive Officer (Sports); (e) attend all social and sports events organised by the Society and prepare evaluative reports in relation to the conduct of these events; (f) maintain a database of existing quotes, contacts and other information relevant to the organisation and conduct of events; and (g) may: (i) (ii)

appoint, direct, coordinate and supervise the work of an Events sub-committee to assist them with the performance of their duties; and remove or amend one of the events listed in clause 24.11(a)(ii) above, subject to a Board motion passed by a Simple Majority.

Time commitment 10-30 hours per week. The time commitment for this role varies greatly depending on how close you are to an event. Portfolio The Vice-President (Events) role is a rewarding role involving the oversight of MULS’ social and sport events throughout the year. Events that fall under this portfolio include (but is not limited to): First Year Law Camp, Start of Semester Drinks, Law Cruise, Law Ball, Social Sport. For the execution of these events, the Vice-President (Events) is responsible for (but is not limited to): liaising and negotiating with 3rd party service providers and MULS, completing risk assessments, establishing ticketing platforms, developing marketing and engagement strategies, and overseeing the effective management of stakeholders and students during events. The Vice-President (Events) is responsible for overseeing the activities and work of the Socials and Sports Officers who work collaboratively to provide events throughout the year. You are also responsible for overseeing the Events sub-committee who will assist with the operations of events. Supplementing this, as a Board member, you are accountable to the Board of Vice-Presidents who are responsible for making a number of financial and management decisions that are instrumental to 39

the effective running of MULS. Attributes ●Organised ●Stakeholder management. ●Effective teamwork. ●Good at managing time and other commitments ●Friendly, fun, and approachable. ●Demonstrates proficient project management skills ●Attention to detail ●Proficient communication skills ●Able to work effectively under pressure ●Resilient ●Adaptable, accommodating and able to think quickly on their feet when responding to challenging situations. Final Note The role of Vice-President (Events) is predominantly underpinned by completing project outcomes on a strict calendar deadline. You will be required to liaise with venues, negotiate pricing to provide value for students, manage stakeholder expectations, and be very organised with the execution of events. Please note that there is constant overlap throughout the year with different initiatives within the Events portfolio. As this is a role with a heavy focus on external contractions and engagement, professionalism in the role is of utmost priority. Whilst the role is demanding at the best of times, it is a rewarding experience seeing your peers and students enjoy themselves away from university and other commitments. Events lay at the heart of MULS and are instrumental in providing a vibrant and fun university experience for Macquarie Law Students. You must ensure the focus of your events is about what is best for students, and having this mindset ensures ultimate success in this role.

Vice-President (Juris Doctor and Postgraduate) Current Office-Bearer: Namitha Ann Binu - jdpostgrad@muls.org 24.12 The Vice-President (Juris Doctor and Postgraduate) shall: (a) currently be enrolled in a Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Laws or Postgraduate Law Degree at Macquarie University; (b) direct, coordinate and supervise the operations of the Juris Doctor and Post Graduate Portfolio; (c) develop, oversee, manage and orchestrate the integration of activities and initiatives that promote the needs and interests of Juris Doctor and Postgraduate students at Macquarie University; (d) ensure that the Society adequately accommodates the needs of Juris Doctor and Postgraduate students; (e) encourage meaningful Juris Doctor and Postgraduate student involvement in the Society; (f) assist the President in liaising with the Law School and the Law School Director of Juris Doctor students to discuss and advocate for issues affecting Juris Doctor and Postgraduate students; and (g) carry out duties assigned to them by the President from time to time. Time commitment: 5-10 hours per week. Varies according to the initiatives you are running. Portfolio The purpose of the Juris Doctor and Postgraduate portfolio is to ensure that MULS reflects and incorporates the needs of these students into MULS. In this role, you will have the ability to shape and bring the portfolio to life. You will also work with the Board to help better shape MULS events and initiatives to support Juris Doctor and Postgraduate students. The Vice-President is required to develop and orchestrate new initiatives to better support JD and PG students. The Vice-President also has the responsibility of managing the JD and PG portfolio and work with the President in relation to any issues they deem relevant to furthering the interests of the JD and PG students. Attributes ● Team player: This role requires good teamwork skills as you will be collaborating with external and internal stakeholders, the Board and the rest of the MULS team. ● Skills to facilitate online attendance: Majority of Juris Doctor and Postgraduate events are held online and after work hours so the Vice-President must be able to deliver events online and during these hours. ● Commitment and Dedication: It is very important for the Vice-President to be highly committed and show dedication in creating new initiatives for the Juris Doctor and Postgraduate cohort. Final Note This is a great and exciting opportunity to get involved and help shape the future of MULS. Juris Doctor and Postgraduate students are a key part of life at Macquarie Law School and to help 41

facilitate their voice into MULS is a really rewarding and unique opportunity.

The Executive Officers The Executive Officers are the substance of MULS. They are responsible for directly organising the events and initiatives for which MULS is known for. Although these roles are under the supervision and coordination of a Vice-President, Executive Officers are given autonomy and creative freedom in organising MULS’ offerings. If you are interested in applying for an Executive Officer position, MULS is looking for experience and skills that directly relate to the position. Often, Executive Officer positions require specialist knowledge or technical expertise. Please carefully read through the roles and see which one is best suited to you. The Executive Officer positions are outlined below.

Administration Current Office-Bearer: Sophie Nixey - administrationofficer@muls.org 24.13 The Executive Officer (Administration) shall: a) assist the Secretary with tasks related to the performance of their duties (including, but not limited to, organising event room bookings); b) handle administrative request and queries from the Secretary; and c) oversee the proper maintenance of the Society office and Student Common Room. Time Commitment On average this role will require 2 hours per week. This does change on a weekly basis. In busy periods this role may require 3-4 hours per week however in more quiet periods this role may only require 1 hour per week. Portfolio The role of the Executive Officer (Administration) is focused largely on assisting the Secretary. This will provide a smooth running of MULS for the year. In assisting the Secretary, this role involves the submission of room bookings for various events, record keeping of those events, and finally updating the MULS calendar with the events provided from the Secretary. This role will also require various ad hoc tasks including, but not limited to distributing weekly administration updates to the Board and Executive. Additionally, as an executive member, your attendance at meetings and events will be required on a regular basis. As this role involves fewer hours, you will have the opportunity to assist other portfolios with their initiatives. Attributes As this role is mainly focused on administration, strong organisational skills are a must. You will be dealing with various emails from the Secretary and must prioritise this work to ensure that deadlines are met. Additionally, a high attention to detail is also an essential requirement for this role as you will also be dealing with a whole range of dates when submitting room bookings and it is important that the correct dates are entered into those bookings. A general passion and enthusiastic approach to this role will also go a long way. Final Note If you are wanting to get involved in MULS and assist in the day-to-day operations, then this role is absolutely for you! Not only will you get a rewarding experience in developing your administrative and organisational skills you also will have the ability to learn more about the society and work with some great people along the way. If you would like to learn more about the role or have any further questions about the work involved, please feel free to email administrationofficer@muls.org.

Campus Experience Current Office-Bearer: Aaron Keetels - campusexperience@muls.org 24.14 Officer (Campus Experience) shall: (a) strive to enrich the on-campus experience of Macquarie University Law Students; (b) be responsible for organising and coordinating initiatives designed to promote student health and wellbeing and stimulate debate about topical issues that impact law students; (c) be responsible for organising student engagement activities including, but not limited to, the following: (i) at least one (1) staff/student symposium; (ii) at least one (1) education-related forum; and (iii) any other speakers’ forums that the Board deems necessary. (d) may: (i) appoint, direct, coordinate and supervise the work of Campus Experience Representatives to assist them with the performance of their duties; and (ii) be responsible for organising a commemorative event. Time Commitment 4-6 hours per week, however this will fluctuate depending on upcoming events. For instance, during Kickstart Week, this commitment can easily extend to 10 hours by being on-campus and the tasks pertaining to it. Additionally, events like First-Year Afternoon Tea, Mental Health Week, selecting the student representatives and planning events prior to the start of the semester calls for increased time commitment. Portfolio The Campus Experience Officer sits within the Education portfolio. The Campus Experience Officer is responsible for assisting and supervising the sub-committee, consisting of student representatives, and organising and facilitating events, like First-year Afternoon Tea and Mental Health Week. The role includes liaising with the Vice-President of Education and the Student Representatives, particularly the First-Year Representatives. Additionally, it involves assisting the Vice-President in the organisation of various event. Subsequently, the role will require heavy involvement in Kickstart Week, which includes helping at the MULS stall, First Year Afternoon Tea. Be prepared to clear your schedule this week! Other aspects include assisting and coordinating the planning of the Justified Podcast. Whilst there are set events in this role, there are also many opportunities to be flexible and introduce new ideas that you think will help the wellbeing of students. This role also includes collaborative idea generation as some events, such as Mental Health Week, can include different things each year. Communication with the Vice-President and sub-committee is essential to creating unique and meaningful initiatives.

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Time management - the workload of this role is very much in "ebbs and flows", meaning that there will be some weeks with very little to do, and others where tasks may need to be done every day. Communication skills - this role requires a lot of liaising with other MULS members, students, and external stakeholders. Leadership skills - you are directly responsible for the Student Representatives and need to be able to take charge of tasks and organising events. Creativity - this role lets you be creative in what initiatives you would like to implement. Organisation. Flexibility and adaptability Team player - you need to be able to collaborate with everyone in your portfolio, and other MULS members to ensure the success of events. This includes supporting other MULS portfolio events.

Final Note The Campus Experience role is very rewarding as it gives you the opportunity to help students thrive. It gives you the chance to meet students at all stages of their degree and enhance their university experience. It is also a fantastic way to ease into participating in MULS as you work closely with the sub-committee which will assist in your performance of the role. If you have any questions about any of the above, please feel free to email Aaron Keetels at campusexperience@muls.org. Best of Luck!

Social Justice Advocacy Current Office-Bearer: Michelle Orya - sjadvocacy@muls.org 24.15 The Executive Officer (Social Justice Advocacy) shall: (a)stimulate debate about social justice issues; (b)assist the Vice-President (Social Justice) in encouraging greater engagement with pertinent social justice issues on campus; (c) organise all social justice related seminars and on-campus events, including, but not limited to: (i) social justice discussion groups; and (ii) social justice speaker events; (d) facilitate practical opportunities for social reform including, but not limited to; (i) drafting and preparing written submission on social justice; (ii) policy to relevant bodies; (e) facilitate the integration of first nations and diversity into the activities of the society by way of; (i) appointing a First Nations Representative (whose role is to outreach to first nations students and preference must be given to First Nations candidates); (ii) appointing a Diversity Representative (whose role is to cater to students of diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds, ages, LGBTQIA+ status, abilities and family responsibilities. Preference must be given to applicants who themselves meet one of these criteria); (f) may in consultation with the Vice-President (Social Justice) and Executive Officer (Community Outreach) appoint any Social Justice Sub-committees for the purpose of assisting the Social Justice Portfolio. Time Commitment 5-7 hours per week Portfolio The Social Justice Advocacy (SJA) Executive Officer generally requires an average commitment of approximately five hours per week, excluding attendance at MULS meetings and events. The role primarily involves working independently and collaboratively with the Social Justice Portfolio to plan, coordinate and deliver events and initiatives that promote student engagement with social justice issues. Key responsibilities include liaising with external organisations, legal professionals, academics and other speakers; completing relevant event planning and administrative requirements; coordinating event logistics; and assisting with the promotion of events and initiatives to the student cohort. Depending on the nature of an event, this may include coordinating room bookings, catering, accessibility requirements, parking and directions, as well as preparing event materials and liaising with speakers in advance. The SJA Executive Officer is responsible for supporting on-campus social justice advocacy and engagement. This includes facilitating discussion and dialogue through initiatives such as speaker events, panel discussions, workshops and discussion groups, as well as supporting campaigns and other opportunities for students to engage with social justice issues. The Officer will work closely with the University, Macquarie Law School, external organisations and individuals to develop meaningful 46

opportunities for student engagement. The role requires a high level of professionalism, particularly when representing MULS and communicating with external organisations and legal professionals. While the Officer may have particular areas of social justice that they are interested in exploring, the portfolio should seek to address a broad range of issues that reflect the interests of the student cohort. Event topics and initiatives should be developed in consultation with the Social Justice Vice-President and the Social Justice Sub-Committee. Attributes: ● Organisation & Time Management: The ability to effectively manage multiple events, deadlines and administrative responsibilities, particularly during busy periods. ● Professional Communication: The ability to build and maintain professional relationships with speakers, legal professionals, academics, external organisations and members of the University community. ● Collaboration & Teamwork: A willingness to work closely with the Social Justice Vice-President, Executive Officers and Sub-Committee to deliver initiatives and support the wider portfolio. ● Leadership & Initiative: The confidence to take ownership of responsibilities, delegate tasks where appropriate and contribute ideas for strengthening social justice engagement within the Law School. ● Flexibility & Inclusivity: An openness to engaging with a broad range of social justice issues and adapting to the interests of the student cohort, while ensuring the portfolio provides diverse and accessible opportunities for engagement.

Final Note Acting as the Executive Officer of Social Justice Advocacy this year has been a very rewarding experience. Working alongside a passionate team on initiatives that are close to my heart made the experience both exciting and meaningful. Throughout the year, we collaborated with sponsors and organisations to raise awareness of important social justice issues through events such as our Barriers to Access to Justice, International Women’s Day, and First Nations events. These opportunities allowed us to create meaningful discussions, raise awareness, and encourage students to engage with important social justice issues. I am very grateful to have been a part of such important initiatives and to be part of such an incredible team. If you have any questions about any of the above, please feel free to message Michelle Orya at sjadvocacy@muls.org

Queer Officer Current Office-Bearer: Elizabeth Frodsham – queerofficer@muls.org

24.16 The Executive Officer (Queer Officer) shall: (a) serve as representative figure to queer law students, fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity and representation; (b) work with the Faculty to address issues of access for gender diverse and LGBTQI+ identifying students; (c) collaborate with Social Justice Portfolio in organising Social Justice initiatives, including initiatives related to LGBTQI+ issues; (d) liaise with relevant members of the Executive Council to address concerns raised by the gender diverse and LGBTQI+ students and organise events; (e) assist the Social Justice Portfolio with engagement on Social Justice issues on campus; (f) may: (i) be a support person to any queer-identifying law student where a grievance arises; (ii) be a queer identifying student, although this is not a requirement.

Time Commitment 5-7 hours per week Portfolio The Queer Executive Officer generally requires an average commitment of approximately five hours per week, excluding attendance at MULS meetings and events. The time commitment may vary throughout the year, particularly in the lead-up to events and major initiatives. The role involves working independently and collaboratively with the Social Justice Portfolio to plan and deliver events, initiatives and opportunities that support and engage queer students within the Law School. Key responsibilities include liaising with external organisations and individuals, researching and engaging potential speakers and guests, developing event themes and discussion topics, completing relevant event planning and administrative requirements, and promoting initiatives to the student cohort. The Officer will also contribute to creating opportunities for students to engage with a diverse range of queer issues, perspectives and experiences. A key focus of the role is fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for queer students at Macquarie Law School. This may include organising social, educational and advocacy-focused initiatives, as well as identifying opportunities to collaborate with relevant university services, student organisations and external organisations. Topics and initiatives should be informed by the interests and needs of the student cohort and developed in consultation with the Social Justice Vice-President and Social Justice Sub-Committee. Attributes ● Commitment to Queer Advocacy & Inclusion: A genuine commitment to supporting queer students and fostering an inclusive and welcoming Law School community. 48

● Organisation & Time Management: The ability to effectively manage events, administrative responsibilities and deadlines, particularly during busy periods. ● Communication & Relationship-Building: The ability to communicate professionally and build positive relationships with students, external organisations, speakers and other stakeholders. ● Collaboration & Leadership: A willingness to work closely with the Social Justice Portfolio and Sub-Committee, while taking ownership of initiatives and confidently coordinating tasks where required. ● Initiative & Adaptability: The ability to identify opportunities for queer student engagement, develop new ideas and respond flexibly to the changing interests and needs of the student cohort.

Final Note: The Queer Officer role is a really rewarding opportunity to build community, advocate for LGBTQIA+ students, and create events that have a genuine impact. This year, the portfolio involved working closely with external organisations as well as queer officers across other Sydney student law societies. The role requires initiative and organisation, particularly when coordinating across multiple groups, but there is also a lot of freedom to shape the portfolio around the needs of queer students and the issues you care about. I’d encourage anyone who is passionate about inclusion and community-building to consider running. If you have any questions about any of the above, please feel free to message Elizabeth Frodsham at queerofficer@muls.org.

Community Outreach Current Office-Bearer: Amrittha Krishnan – communityoutreach@muls.org 24.17 The Executive Officer (Community Outreach) shall: (a) assist the Vice-President (Social Justice) to promote student involvement in and facilitate practical opportunities for community legal outreach initiatives; (b) assist the Vice-President (Social Justice) to promote student involvement in and facilitate practical opportunities for community legal outreach initiatives; (c) be responsible for organising off-campus initiatives that are relevant to social justice; and (d) liaise and collaborate with relevant legal and community bodies for social justice initiatives; (e) may: (i) liaise with the Executive Officer (Sport) to organise the Society’s involvement in community sporting events and charitable fun runs; and (ii) in consultation with the Vice-President (Social Justice) and Executive Officer (Social Justice Advocacy) appoint any social justice sub-committees for the purpose of assisting the Social Justice Department Time commitment 5-7 hours per week Portfolio The Community Outreach Executive Officer generally requires an average commitment of approximately five hours per week, excluding attendance at MULS meetings and events. The time commitment will vary throughout the year, with busier periods occurring in the lead-up to events and major portfolio initiatives. The role involves working independently and collaboratively with the Social Justice Vice-President, Executive Officers and Sub-Committee to develop and deliver events, initiatives and opportunities that connect students with social justice issues and the broader community. Key responsibilities include liaising with external organisations, community groups, academics and other stakeholders; researching potential speakers and guests; identifying relevant and pressing social justice issues; developing event themes and discussion topics; preparing questions and event materials; and completing relevant administrative and event planning requirements. The Officer will also assist with promoting opportunities and initiatives to encourage meaningful student engagement with social justice issues. A key component of the role is researching and identifying diverse social justice issues that affect different communities and groups. The Officer should seek to develop engaging and accessible themes that reflect a broad range of perspectives and areas of social justice. This may involve developing speaker events, panels, educational initiatives, campaigns or other creative forms of student engagement. The Community Outreach Officer will work closely with the Social Justice Vice-President and Sub-Committee, while also collaborating with the broader MULS team and external organisations. The 50

role provides significant scope for creativity and initiative in developing new ideas, partnerships and opportunities for students. During quieter periods, the Officer may also be expected to support other MULS portfolios by contributing to their initiatives or attending events where required. Attributes: ● Creativity: The ability to develop engaging event ideas, themes and initiatives that encourage students to explore a diverse range of social justice issues. ● Proactivity: A willingness to take initiative, identify opportunities, research potential speakers and organisations, and take ownership of projects from conception through to delivery. ● Organisation: Strong time management and attention to detail when coordinating events, communicating with stakeholders and managing administrative requirements. ● Communication & Collaboration: The ability to communicate professionally and work effectively with the Social Justice Portfolio, Sub-Committee, broader MULS team and external organisations. ● Passion & Leadership: A genuine enthusiasm for social justice, combined with the confidence to lead Sub-Committee members and motivate others to contribute to portfolio initiatives.

Final Note The Social Justice team, alongside the entire MULS team were all amazing individuals whom I loved working with. The roles and responsibilities for Community Outreach were quite different from previous years but this has allowed me to be more creative with the events and initiatives and learn many valuable skills. This role offers an opportunity to learn new skills as well as improve your communication, leadership, and professional skills. Teamwork is the most important aspect of this role and will help you develop many professional relationships and make incredible new friends. It is so important for us to be aware of social justice issues and make sincere efforts to overcome these. Good luck! If you have any questions about any of the above, please feel free to contact Amrittha Krishnan at communityoutreach@muls.org.

Executive Officer (Equity) Current Office-Bearer: Eishar Chaggar – equity@muls.org 24.18 The Executive Officer (Equity) shall: (a) assist the Vice-President (Social Justice) in encouraging greater engagement with pertinent social justice issues on campus; (b) collaborate with Social Justice Executives on Social Justice initiatives, assisting in organising career-related initiatives; (c) foster an atmosphere of equal opportunity, access, and representation; (d) provide information about scholarships and grants available to law students; (e) work with the MULS Grievances and Disciplinary Committee in executing the annual review of the MULS Equity Policy; (f) work with the Faculty to address issues of access for certain groups of students; (g) liaise with relevant members of the Executive Council for any Equity Scheme, and assist with the management, organisation and operations of each Equity Scheme; (h) liaise with the the Macquarie University Law School regarding the organisation of equity and access schemes; and (i) be ineligible for any Macquarie University law Society equity grants during the duration of their term in office. Time commitment 5-7 hours per week Portfolio The Equity Executive Officer generally requires an average commitment of approximately five hours per week, excluding attendance at MULS meetings and events. The time commitment may vary throughout the year, particularly around major events and the administration of equity schemes. The role involves working independently and collaboratively with the Social Justice Portfolio to plan and coordinate events and initiatives that promote equity and engagement across the Law School. A key responsibility of the role is overseeing MULS’s equity schemes, including the Textbook Equity Scheme in collaboration with the Education Portfolio and the Ticket Equity Scheme in collaboration with the Events Portfolio. This involves coordinating with relevant portfolios, communicating with students, assisting with the administration and promotion of the schemes, and ensuring that they are delivered effectively and accessibly. The Officer will also assist in organising events and initiatives focused on equity, social justice and queer student interests. Responsibilities may include liaising with external organisations and individuals, researching and engaging potential speakers, developing event topics and questions, completing relevant event planning and administrative requirements, and promoting initiatives to the student cohort. Topics and initiatives should be informed by the interests and needs of the student cohort and developed in consultation with the Social Justice Vice-President and Social Justice Sub-Committee.

Attributes ● Organisation & Time Management: The ability to effectively manage events, equity schemes, administrative responsibilities and competing deadlines throughout the year. ● Communication & Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with the Social Justice Portfolio, Sub-Committee and other MULS portfolios, particularly Education and Administration, to deliver equity initiatives and schemes. ● Professionalism & Relationship-Building: The ability to communicate professionally and establish positive relationships with students, external organisations, speakers and other stakeholders while representing MULS. ● Initiative & Leadership: A willingness to take ownership of responsibilities, identify opportunities to improve equity initiatives and confidently coordinate tasks with others. ● Inclusivity & Adaptability: A genuine commitment to creating accessible and inclusive opportunities for students, with the flexibility to respond to the diverse needs and interests of the Law School community. Final Note: My time as the MULS Equity Officer has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I have had the privilege of contributing to the expansion of the Equity Textbook and Ticket Schemes, helping reduce financial barriers for students experiencing disadvantage and supporting more equitable access to both academic resources and MULS events. I also had the opportunity to contribute to a range of panel events across different areas of law, which broadened my understanding of the diverse pathways and opportunities within the profession. Most importantly, I was fortunate to work alongside an amazing Social Justice team whose passion and commitment made this experience so meaningful. It has been a genuine privilege to make a positive impact on students and help make MULS a more accessible and inclusive community. If you have any questions about any of the above, please feel free to contact Eishar Chaggar on equity@muls.org.

Sponsorship Current Office-Bearer: Aareez Ali- sponsorship@muls.org 24.19 The Executive Officer (Sponsorship) shall: (a) work with the Vice-President (Career Engagement) in: (i) preparing the Sponsorship Prospectus; (ii) preparing bi-annual Sponsorship Updates; (iii) preparing proposals for new sponsorship items; and (iv) liaising with sponsors, particularly during sponsorship negotiations; (b) assist all members of the Career Engagement Portfolio in the organisation of careers related initiatives. Time Commitment ● Before Session 1: 5-10 hours per week; ● Session 1: 5-10 hours per week; and ● Session 2: 1-3 hours per week. Portfolio This role encompasses all duties associated with renewing, maintaining and finding new sponsors that will provide MULS with funds and merchandise throughout each year. Your role is also to assist the Vice-President (Career Engagement) shaping the sponsorship plan by providing research on current and potential sponsors. Throughout the year, you must ensure that events are appropriately sponsored and ensure that marketing requests are put in on time. Duties and expectations ● Address queries raised by current sponsors, ● Assist in drafting the prospectus if required, ● Conduct research on potential new sponsors, ● Reach out to potential new sponsors, ● Attend careers events to assist with set up, ● Attend sponsorship meetings if required, and ● Ensure the delivery of prospectus items to the sponsor’s expected standards. Attributes ● Communication - ability to communicate formally and efficiently, especially during formal meetings with firm sponsors, ● Research skills – clear and concise information assists the Careers Vice-President and President in sponsorship meetings, ● Team player - being motivated to assist other Careers team members in executing duties, as well as the entire executive body Final Note This is a great opportunity to engage in facilitating career development and to understand how 54

Career Engagement works internally. ‘Mad May’ is a busy period. The Sponsorship Executive Officer will be required to assist in various duties relating to clerkship events and panels. Some crossover between the members of the careers team is expected during times where one area experiences high volumes of work – the Vice-President will assist in delegation in these instances.

Corporate Careers x 2 Current Office-Bearers: Ankhita Sekhar and Owen Hunt – corporatecareers@muls.org 24.20 The Executive Officer (Corporate Careers) shall: (a)provide students with up-to-date information on all commercial and corporate related jobs, careers and organisations and the clerkship program; (b)organise all commercial and corporate related career seminars and events, including but not limited to: (i) clerkship/interview workshops; and (ii) corporate sponsor functions; (c) along with the Executive Officer (Public Interest Careers), liaise with career services of the University regarding all jobs and career opportunities; and (d)assist all members of the Career Engagement Portfolio in the organisation of careers related initiatives. Time commitment 4-6 hours per week. Portfolio The bulk of the work in this role occurs in Semester One, particularly in late April through until the end of May. There are numerous firm presentations and networking events that culminate in the Clerkship Fair. You are required to plan and help coordinate these events alongside your Vice-President in the months prior, as well as to physically attend and facilitate them. This includes setting up the event spaces and organising caterers in advance, as well as introducing and thanking speakers and panellists at the event. You are also required to attend and help out with other MULS departments, either setting or packing up events or if they need additional help. During an extended period of virtual events, the role requires no time or effort setting up physical event spaces and planning these in conjunction with the university and catering services, however it does require hosting events over Zoom and overseeing the operation of these events remotely on the day. It still requires the preplanning and organising of speakers and the technical aspects. In Semester Two, the focus is turned to alternative careers paths from corporate. For this, panel events will be held, each with a different focus including criminal law, judge’s associate/tipstaff, legal roles in the government and barristers. Attributes MULS have had consistently high levels of participation in Corporate Careers initiatives over the past few years and have worked hard to maintain strong relationships with corporate partnerships. It is therefore very important that the EO’s have the following attributes: ● High level of planning and organisation skills, and the ability to put all the components of an event in place well before it starts. ● Confident and professional interacting with the lawyers and HR representatives from sponsor 56

firms. ● Ability to use judgement and work well under pressure. ● Willingness to commit to the success of the events by prioritising responsibilities ● Ability to communicate well with the Vice-President of Career Engagement and other

members of the Career Engagement team. ● Being flexible to potential last minute changes. ● Willingness to help out wherever needed and be part of not only the Careers team, but the

MULS executive. Final Note The role is essentially that of an event planner and facilitator. Most of the direct negotiation with firms over events and sponsorship will be handled by the DCE and the President of MULS. However, the role is still a great opportunity to meet graduates/clerks, HR representatives, experienced lawyers and even partners from the organisations that engage with MULS.

Public Interest Careers Current Office-Bearer: Francesca Marino – publicinterestcareers@muls.org 24.21 The Executive Officer (Public Interest Careers) shall: (a) provide students with up-to-date information on all jobs, careers and organisations within the public interest; (b) be responsible for organising all public interest related career seminars and events; (c) along with the Executive Officer (Corporate Careers), liaise with career services of the University regarding all jobs and career opportunities; and (d) assist all members of the Career Engagement Portfolio in the organisation of careers related initiatives. Time Commitment Semester: 1-3 hours per week. Semester 1: 5-10 hours per week Portfolio The Executive Officer (Public Interest Careers) is responsible for the following: • Providing students with current information on career paths that are within the public interest, mostly through careers seminars and events, • Liaising with the Macquarie University Career and Employment Service and Executive Officers (Corporate Careers) regarding all jobs and career opportunities, • Assisting in the general planning, preparation, marketing, and running of events run by the Careers department, • Planning and running the ‘Legal Roles in the Government’, ‘Criminal Law Careers Panel’ events and other events which have a public law focus, and • Being proactive in looking for opportunities to run new events, engage with careers stakeholders and students about career opportunities. Attributes As this position involves liaising with students, organisations, Executive Officers and the University, effective communication skills are an essential requirement for this role. Efficient time management and planning is also necessary as the position involves planning an event several weeks or months in advance. Finally, a passion and enthusiasm for public interest careers is a must as this role is largely self-driven. Final Note Non-traditional and public interest legal careers are an extremely important aspect of the legal industry and present many opportunities for law students who are interested in pursuing alternative careers in law. Public interest careers are very broad in scope which presents an opportunity to expand upon the diversity of events which MULS hosts whilst also giving students increased exposure to a variety of legal careers that would otherwise be overlooked. This position is a great opportunity to make positive change within MULS and to help your fellow students.

Competitions — Foundations x 2 Current Officer Bearer: Josiah Valerio - foundationcomps@muls.org Current Officer Bearer: Japneet Gill - novicecomp@muls.org 24.22 The Executive Officers (Competitions — Foundations) shall: (a) assist the Vice-President (Competitions - Advocacy) with all tasks related to the proper functioning of the Society’s advocacy competitions, including, but not limited to: (i) international humanitarian law moot; (ii) foundations moot; and (iii) novice moot; (b) be ineligible to register and/or compete in any Foundations competitions for the duration of their term in office however registration and competing in the Foundations or Novice Moot may be considered if the Executive Officer (Competitions – Foundations) is not assisting in the organisation or management of the competition intended to be participated in.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per week. The time commitment for this role fluctuates depending on the time of the semester. The registration and preliminary rounds of the moots are the most time heavy, with time spent organising easing towards the end of the semester. Portfolio: In semester one, this role involves the facilitation of the International Humanitarian Law Moot. This responsibility is traditionally shared between the two Foundations Competitions Executives and involves the receiving of application, sourcing of a moot question, liaising with teams, drafting and redrafting draws, sourcing and allocation judges, collation of results, calculations of scores and the hosting of the Grand Final. Foundations Competitions Executives are also responsible for the running of mooting and judging workshops during semester one. In semester two, the Foundations Competitions Executives are responsible for facilitating either the Foundations of Law Moot (available to first year students) or the Novice Moot (available to first time mooters not in their first year) individually. The Novice Moot may be moved to semester one in 2027, depending on demand, Each executive is responsible for the receiving of application, sourcing of a moot question, liaising with teams, drafting and redrafting draws, sourcing and allocation judges, collation of results, calculations of scores and the hosting of the Grand Final. Attributes: ● The ideal candidate will be someone willing to go above and beyond to help the competitions team generally. Considering that the workload for this position is lower than others, especially during the first semester, you will be expected to support and aid in the organisation of other MULS events and competitions. ● You will also need to address queries from new mooters professionally, promptly, and in a constructive manner so as to help develop their involvement in future 59

MULS competitions. ● Excellent time management and organisational ability. You will have to collate the draws so as to match every teams availability, and organise all the necessary matters and communications to judges and competitors well in advance. ● Flexible to unforeseen circumstances. You must have the ability to adapt to frequent and unforeseen last-minute circumstances such as: competitors forfeiting/withdrawing, judges or hosts being unavailable, technical errors with zoom, and other such complications.

Final Notes: The Foundations Competitions Executives organise and manage the moots that first time competitors take part in. This means that a few aspects will be different from other roles. Firstly, a Foundations Competitions Executive must ensure students are well equipped to moot before the competition begins. This means organising mooting workshops at various points throughout the year and ensuring students have all necessary competition materials before commencing the moot. Secondly, a Foundations Competitions Executive must be prepared for a very high attrition rate. In order to prepare for this, you will need to be flexible with individual applicants and focus on marketing the moots so as to get as many participants as possible. Serving the MULS community as a Foundations Executive is an excellent learning experience and allows for networking opportunities with peers and legal professionals. If you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to Charlotte or Sophie.

Competitions — Advocacy x 2 Current Office Bearer: Scott Elliot - compsadvocacy@muls.org Current Officer Bearer: Francesca Martinez - compsadvocacy1@muls.org 24.23 The Executive Officers (Competitions — Advocacy) shall: (a) assist the Vice-President (Competitions - Advocacy) with all tasks related to the proper functioning of the Societyʼs advocacy competitions, including, but not limited to: (i) championship moot; (ii) contracts moot; (iii) criminal moot; (iv) private law moot; and (v) witness examination; (b) assist the Vice-President (Competitions – Advocacy) with all tasks related to the proper functioning of subject based moots; (c) be ineligible to register and/or compete in any Advocacy competitions for the duration of their term in office however registration and competing in an Advocacy competition may be considered if the Executive Officer (Competitions – Advocacy) is not assisting in the organisation or management of the competition intended to be participated in. Time Commitment The organisation and preparation of a competition takes a substantial amount of time. The time commitment throughout the semester may or may not be consistent depending upon the structure of the competition you are running. For example, the preliminary rounds of the Private Law Moot, Contract Law Moot and Championship Moot have been held over a single weekend, meaning that preparation is largely isolated to the weeks beforehand. However, competitions such as the Criminal Law Moot and Witness Examination generally take place on weeknights over the period of the semester, meaning that preparation requirements are more consistent throughout. Regardless, you will be required to devote a significant amount of time to prepare rounds. There will be many last-minute changes to rounds with teams withdrawing and judges or hosts becoming unavailable. Being able to problem solve and make changes to the plan is necessary. ● ●

1-3 hours each week in preparation for competition 4-8 hours during weeks when competitions are held

This is exclusive of expected attendance at other MULS events. You will be asked to assist with hosting and attending other competitions as well as attend portfolios’ events. Portfolio Advocacy Executive Officers are required to execute the following tasks and responsibilities: ● Prepare, manage, coordinate, and evaluate the running of MULS Advocacy Competitions, including: 61

○ Private Law Moot, Criminal Law Moot (Semester 1) ○ Contract Law Moot, Witness Examination, Championship Moot (Semester 2) ● Providing timely and effective communication to all stakeholders. You will be responsible for ensuring student obligation awareness and providing all involved parties with the necessary resources and information promptly. ● Ensuring a high standard of professional etiquette in organising and coordinating judges for the mooting rounds, considering availability and preferences. ● Assisting fellow Executives in the coordination of other MULS competitions and events. Attributes ● Strong organisation and coordination skills. ● Practical written and verbal communication skills. ● Professional etiquette interacting with external parties, including alumni, academics, legal practitioners, and other potential judges. ● Commitment to familiarisation with the relevant rules and procedures. ● Proactive and reactive decision-making skills in dealing with situations requiring, sometimes spontaneous, educated decisions ● Willingness to assist fellow MULS Executives and students. Final note Through the role you will develop excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of organisation. You will have the chance to engage with university academics, solicitors, barristers, and even judges. Overall, this role is a rewarding experience in which you can facilitate student involvement in competitions and MULS more generally

Competitions — External Advocacy Current Office-Bearer: Jasmine Sutton – externalcomps@muls.org 24.24 The Executive Officer (Competitions — External Advocacy) shall: (a) be responsible for organising all the Society’s external advocacy competitions; (b) be responsible for corresponding with external competition organisers in arranging registration of Macquarie competitors; (c) be responsible for advertising and receiving applications for external competitions; (d) work with Competitions representatives from other law student societies to organise intervarsity competitions, including, but not limited to: (i) the Sir John Peden Contract Moot; (ii) MULS Environmental Law Mooting Competition; and (iii) the Margaret Cunneen Witness Examination Competition. (e) support the Executive Officer (Competitions – External Professional Skills) with any competitions as observed and required by the Vice-President (Competitions – Advocacy); and (f) be ineligible to register or compete in any External competition for the duration of their term in office however registration and competing in an external competition may be considered if the Executive Officer (Competitions – External Advocacy) is not assisting in the organisation or management of the competition intended to be participated in. Time Commitment 3-15 hours per week. Your time commitment will vary quite significantly based on the number of active competitions. Portfolio This portfolio is tasked with the organisation and delivery of competitive experiences focused on advocacy skills to MULS members external to our usual competitions. Thus, in addition to reporting directly to the Vice-President of Competitions, you will be liaising with your counterparts at other law societies to facilitate the delivery of a range of competitions in varying degrees of involvement. All competitions will require you to commence registrations, advertise competitions and source competitors and/or coaches. However, as multilateral competitions such as the Gibbs and Kirby moots have dedicated organising parties to host and organise teams from at least three or more participating universities, these competitions are easier to participate in. University-run competitions such as the ESL Moot and Diversity and Pride Moot require collaboration with other law societies to be run, requiring this Executive Officer to be both proactive and patient. Meanwhile, MULS bilateral and flagship competition (MULS Environmental Law Moot Competition) will require more than just the above steps in completing said competitions. As competitions such as the Pedan Moot, UTS Contract Law Moot and MULS Environmental Law 63

Moot will be co-hosted (if not solely hosted) by MULS. Additional steps such as sourcing problem scenarios, meeting with counterparts at other law societies to discuss logistics and planning out the entirety of a competition are a must. Attributes An ideal candidate should possess the following attributes: ● Excellent written and verbal communication, ● ● ● ● ●

Excellent organisational and time management skills, Strong Adaptability to the respective interests of various stakeholders, Ability to communicate positively with a variety of people from different backgrounds, Exceptional teamwork skills; and Previous exposure to MULS Competitions desirable but not essential.

Final Note As the public face of the MULS Advocacy Competitions Department, you are responsible for representing MULS as professionally and diligently as possible. You will be the first point of contact for a myriad of stakeholders at different stages of each competition MULS is involved with; from student competitors to judges, industry professionals within and external to the MULS community. Thus, it is critical that you are responsive to your emails and messages, flexible to evolving situations and be able to maintain and open mind with stakeholders and patterns that may be accustomed to different methods of running competitions. In doing so, you will find that this portfolio is one that exposes you to a wider student, academic and professional community than ones that are typically found in other MULS portfolios. Where in addition to refining several key professional skills, this portfolio serves as an excellent networking opportunity in reaching out to students and professionals outside of MULS.

Competitions – Advocacy Judges Coordinator Current Office-Bearer: N/A – judgescoordinatoradvocacy@muls.org For all enquiries, please email Josiah Valerio at advocacycompetitions@muls.org 24.25 The Executive Officer (Advocacy Judges Coordinator) shall: (a) be responsible for making such arrangements and providing such support as may be necessary to ensure judges are prepared to evaluate and assess competitor performance in professional skills competitions; and (b) be ineligible to register or compete in any internal competition for the duration of their term in office however registration and competing in an internal competition may be considered if the Executive Officer (Advocacy Judges Coordinator) is not assisting in the organisation or management of the competition intended to be participated in. Time Commitment 2 to 10 hours per week, subject to the number of active competitions. Portfolio Advocacy Executive Officers are required to execute the following tasks and responsibilities: ● Prepare, manage, coordinate, and evaluate the running of MULS Advocacy Competitions, including: ○ International Humanitarian Law Moot, Private Law Moot, Criminal Law Moot (Semester 1) ○ Foundations of Law Moot, Novice Moot, Contract Law Moot, Witness Examination, Championship Moot (Semester 2) ● Providing timely and effective communication to all stakeholders. You will be responsible for ensuring student obligation awareness and providing all involved parties with the necessary resources and information promptly. ● Ensuring a high standard of professional etiquette in organising and coordinating judges for the mooting rounds, considering availability and preferences. ● Assisting fellow Executives in the coordination of other MULS competitions and events. Attributes To excel in this role, you will need the following skills: ● Excellent time management: to manage the workload of multiple competitions and logistical planning. ● Good communication: essential for liaising with external law student societies, participants, and judges to keep everyone informed. ● Organisational abilities: critical to meet deadlines and ensure smooth delivery of competitions. ● Adaptability and flexibility: required to handle changing pressures and evolving competition dynamics. ● Work under pressure: the ability to balance multiple tasks and maintain composure during 65

demanding situations is essential. Final Note As the public face of the MULS Competitions Department, it is important to represent MULS professionally and diligently when engaging with stakeholders such as student competitors, judges, and industry professionals. This role demands that you are responsive to emails and messages, flexible in addressing evolving situations, and open-minded when working with partners who may have different competition-running methods. It is also expected that you will assist your co-executive in the External Advocacy Competitions portfolio, taking over entire competitions when necessary. This portfolio offers unique exposure to a wide network of students, academics, and professionals, making it an excellent opportunity to develop key professional skills and broaden your network.

Competitions — Professional Skills x 2 Current Office-Bearer: Audrey Chen – compsskills@muls.org Current Office-Bearer: Alan Huang – compsskills1@muls.org 24.26 The Executive Officers (Competitions — Professional Skills) shall: (a) assist the Vice-President (Competitions — Professional Skills) with all tasks related to the proper functioning of the Society’s practical competitions, including, but not limited to: (i) client interview (which may split into junior and senior competitions depending on the number of applications); (ii)negotiations; and (iii)paper presentation. (b) be ineligible to register and/or compete in any Professional Skills competitions for the duration of their term in office. Time Commitment 10 – 15 hours per week; 15 hours during final rounds Portfolio To prepare, organise and assist the Vice-President (Competitions — Professional Skills) with all tasks related to the proper functioning of the Society’s Professional Skills competition, including but not limited to: - Client Interview Competitions (Junior and Senior); - Negotiations Competition; - Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition; and - Paper Presentation Competition. To complete tasks including, but not limited to: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Liaising with legal professionals, senior students and academics and engaging them as judges as well as liaising with students for client volunteers Advertising the Professional skills competitions; Creating competition registration forms and managing competition and client registration; Organising and facilitating workshops for the competition; Creating draws for the competition; Choosing, formatting, and sourcing (if required) competition questions; Attending and facilitating the rounds of the competition; Managing complaints, disputes, and problem-solving issues to provide a better competition experience; Organising Zoom/campus room allocations and hosts (if applicable) for the rounds.

Attributes Time management, organisation skills and communication skills are the key attributes of a successful Professional Skills officer. This role demands that individual co-ordinates between various groups of people such as judges, client volunteers and participating teams, therefore, it is very important that the incoming Professional Skills executives stay organised and use effective communication skills to complete tasks in a timely fashion to ensure the smooth running of their competitions. Tasks such as emailing various groups or organising draws and questions for 67

rounds might be trivial but when done correctly and on time provide a solid foundation for the running of the competition. Because the Professional Skills office is split between two individuals, strong communication skills are highly desired as during competition periods your partner will often be your first point of contact to resolve any issues. Being flexible and adaptive to sudden changes and issues when they are communicated is also a key feature of this role. We are aware that students have other commitments in their lives such as social activities, work, study, and extra-curricular activities, which is why being careful with your time and having good time management skills is imperative for executives since the bulk of the role will happen during the semester. Managing your time properly will lead to avoiding stress and ensuring an enjoyable semester. Being committed to the role is another key attribute of the incoming Professional Skills officer. This role requires you to stay committed throughout the entire semester with work often bleeding into holidays. Being a part of the biggest portfolio, your level of commitment plays a very critical role in the organisation of your competition as well as of other members of the Competitions Portfolio. Therefore, it is important to demonstrate a willingness to commit and aid others within MULS, as this allows for future cooperation from other executives. In addition to that, executives need to be diplomatic and have good social skills to liaise and maintain a good relationship with legal professionals, Macquarie University academics and students as this would ensure your role is as easy as it can be. Final Note The Competitions Department is the biggest portfolio within MULS and serves as an integral part of it, as it interacts with a large portion of students, legal professionals, and academics. It is a role that involves committing consistent time and effort to ensure its effective operations, however, it is the most rewarding role in MULS as you will be helping students learn skills that are necessary for their futures as well as being able to see students grow into outstanding competitors. Furthermore, you would benefit from this as well since you would improve your communication and networking by interacting with academics, solicitors, barristers, and judges. For us, watching students grow and build confidence in their skills as well as hearing how the competitions helped them has most definitely been the highlight of our position.

Competitions — External Professional Skills Current Office-Bearer: Chelsea Kotagama – externalcomps1@muls.org 24.27 The Executive Officer (Competitions — External Professional Skills) shall: (a)be responsible for organising all the Society’s external professional skills competitions; (b) be responsible for corresponding with external competition organisers in arranging registration of Macquarie competitors, and the payment of Macquarie registration fees; (c) be responsible for advertising and receiving applications for external competitions; (d) be responsible for working with the Vice-President (Competitions — Professional Skills) in establishing a selection committee of at least three senior academics, including the Dean of the Law School; (e) correspond with the appointed selection committee, providing them with applications and the advertised selection criteria, for the purposes of assessing the merit of those applications; (f) work with Competitions representatives from other law student societies to organise intervarsity competitions, including, but not limited to, the MULS x SULS ADR Competition; (g) support the Executive Officer (Competitions – External Advocacy) with any competitions as observed and required by the Vice-President (Competitions); and (h) be ineligible to register or compete in any External competition for the duration of their term in office. Time Commitment 2 to 10 hours per week, subject to the number of active competitions. Portfolio This portfolio focuses on organising and delivering competitive experiences for MULS members, specifically in professional skills competitions external to MULS' usual internal competitions. In addition to reporting directly to the Vice-President of Competitions, you will collaborate with counterparts from other student law societies to facilitate competitions such as client interviews and negotiations, involving varying degrees of involvement. While some multilateral competitions such as the SULS Client Interview, ADC-ICC Competition, and UNSW IV Skills—are hosted by dedicated organisers, requiring minimal effort beyond advertising, registrations, and sourcing competitors or coaches, other competitions will require much more hands-on involvement. For bilateral competitions, such as the SULS v MULS Skills Competition or MULS v UTS Margaret Cunneen Witness Examination Competition, the role will involve co-hosting or solely hosting the event. This entails additional responsibilities such as sourcing problem scenarios, meeting with counterparts to plan logistics, and organising the entire competition from start to finish. Given the workload, it is expected that you will also provide logistical support to your co-executive, the External Advocacy Executive, where necessary. Attributes To excel in this role, you will need the following skills:

● Excellent time management: to manage the workload of multiple competitions and logistical planning. ● Good communication: essential for liaising with external law student societies, participants, and judges to keep everyone informed. ● Organisational abilities: critical to meet deadlines and ensure smooth delivery of competitions. ● Adaptability and flexibility: required to handle changing pressures and evolving competition dynamics. ● Work under pressure: the ability to balance multiple tasks and maintain composure during demanding situations is essential. Final Note As the public face of the MULS Competitions Department, it is important to represent MULS professionally and diligently when engaging with stakeholders such as student competitors, judges, and industry professionals. This role demands that you are responsive to emails and messages, flexible in addressing evolving situations, and open-minded when working with partners who may have different competition-running methods. It is also expected that you will assist your co-executive in the External Advocacy Competitions portfolio, taking over entire competitions when necessary. This portfolio offers unique exposure to a wide network of students, academics, and professionals, making it an excellent opportunity to develop key professional skills and broaden your network.

Competitions - Professional Skills Judges Coordinator Current Office-Bearer: N/A – judgescoordinatorskills@muls.org For all enquiries, please email Rachel Justic at professionalskillscompetitions@muls.org 24.28 The Executive Officer (Professional Skills Judges Coordinator) shall: (a) be responsible for making such arrangements and providing such support as may be necessary to ensure judges are prepared to evaluate and assess competitor performance in professional skills competitions; and (b) be ineligible to register or compete in any internal competition for the duration of their term in office however registration and competing in an internal competition may be considered if the Executive Officer (Professional Skills Judges Coordinator) is not assisting in the organisation or management of the competition intended to be participated in. Time Commitment 2 to 10 hours per week, subject to the number of active competitions. Portfolio To prepare, organise and assist the Vice-President (Competitions — Professional Skills) with all judging correspondence related to the proper functioning of the Society’s Professional Skills competitions, including but not limited to: - Client Interview Competitions (Junior and Senior); - Negotiations Competition; - Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition; and - Paper Presentation Competition. To complete tasks including, but not limited to: ● Liaising with legal professionals, senior students and academics and engaging them as judges as well as liaising with students for client volunteers ● Advertising the Professional skills competitions; ● Creating competition registration forms and managing competition and client registration; ● Organising and facilitating workshops for the competition; ● Creating draws for the competition; ● Choosing, formatting, and sourcing (if required) competition questions; ● Attending and facilitating the rounds of the competition; ● Managing complaints, disputes, and problem-solving issues to provide a better competition experience; ● Organising Zoom/campus room allocations and hosts (if applicable) for the rounds. Attributes To excel in this role, you will need the following skills: ● Excellent time management: to manage the workload of multiple competitions and logistical planning. ● Good communication: essential for liaising with external law student societies, participants, and judges to keep everyone informed. 71

● Organisational abilities: critical to meet deadlines and ensure smooth delivery of competitions. ● Adaptability and flexibility: required to handle changing pressures and evolving competition dynamics. ● Work under pressure: the ability to balance multiple tasks and maintain composure during demanding situations is essential. Final Note As the public face of the MULS Competitions Department, it is important to represent MULS professionally and diligently when engaging with stakeholders such as student competitors, judges, and industry professionals. This role demands that you are responsive to emails and messages, flexible in addressing evolving situations, and open-minded when working with partners who may have different competition-running methods. It is also expected that you will assist your co-executive in the External Advocacy Competitions portfolio, taking over entire competitions when necessary. This portfolio offers unique exposure to a wide network of students, academics, and professionals, making it an excellent opportunity to develop key professional skills and broaden your network.

Editor Current Office-Bearer: Oliver Bunting – editor@muls.org 24.29 The Executive Officer (Editor): (a) shall edit and produce all Society publications (with the exception of The Brief), including, but not limited to: (i) the First Year Guide (before the commencement of Week 1, Session 1); (ii) the Clerkship Guide (by the beginning of June unless otherwise agreed upon by the Board and passed by simple majority); (iii) a third Guide (by the end of September); and (iv) other publications as directed by the Board. (b) may appoint and coordinate the work of any Representatives necessary to help create all Society publications. Time Commitment As Editor, your time commitment to MULS will vary during the semester. On average, it is 3-5 hours per week. However, in the two months preceding the publication of each guide, the time commitment will increase. Bear in mind that this may clash with semester breaks as some guides are published in the first couple weeks of the semester. Portfolio In 2023, the Editor was responsible for planning, drafting and editing the First Year Guide, Competitions Guide, Clerkship Guide and the novel Resume and Cover Letter Guide. The production of these guides will require consistent communication with the Vice-President of Publications to ensure content is both relevant and appropriate and that scheduled deadlines are met. In addition, you will correspond with an external designer to provide feedback in relation to the design and layout of the guides. You may also liaise with other portfolios in the development of guides such as the Competitions Guide. Attributes Students seeking to apply for this role should be passionate about navigating law students throughout their law degree. Specifically, the Editor role requires: ● ● ● ● ●

Strong writing skills and diligence Attention to detail in reading and editing content Communication and teamwork skills in liaising with internal and external stakeholders Strong time management and organisational skills The ability to think both critically and creatively

Final Note In this role, you are rewarded with the personal satisfaction of seeing all your planning and commitment come to fruition in a tangible form. Guides such as the First Year Guide and Clerkship Guide are indispensable publications for law students, so putting the publications together is highly rewarding. 73

You will play a role in setting the vision, content and design of the guides. Therefore, someone who is creative and diligent, and enjoys reading and writing, will be well equipped for this role. This role also affords you with a substantial amount of autonomy and discretion. So if you are someone who likes to think outside the box, this role is a great fit for you.

The Brief Editor-in-Chief Current Office-Bearer: Krishi Patel – thebrief@muls.org 24.30 The Executive Officer (The Brief Editor-In-Chief) shall: (a) be responsible for ensuring the publication of at least two editions of The Brief per year; and edit The Brief; (b)be responsible for the publication of The Brief Online (c) The Executive Officer (The Brief Editor-in-Chief) may: (i) Appoint and coordinate the work of any representatives necessary to publish The Brief and The Brief Online including, but limited to, the following roles: (ii) Writer who is commissioned to write for The Brief (iii) Sub-editor who is commissioned to sub-edit content submitted to The Brief (iv) Online contributor who is commissioned to write for The Brief Online. Time Commitment In this role, time commitment to MULS will vary during the semester. During peak periods, expect to spend around 10-20 hours a week. During these periods your responsibilities will include managing the online platform, coordinating with the team (writers, sub-editors, the designer, interviewees), reviewing submissions and curating content. During non-peak periods, you will generally spend around 2-4 hours per week. Portfolio Core tasks include: ● The commissioning, curation and publication of the print edition (published three times a year) and the online edition ● Managing a subcommittee of approximately 50 student writers and sub-editors, creating weekly schedules, setting deadlines for print and online submissions ● Driving the creative direction of the print editions and working alongside the designer ● Ensuring regular communication between yourself, contributors, sub-editors, the Vice-President of Publications and other relevant stakeholders Attributes Personal attributes essential to succeed in this role include: ● Excellent written communication skills ● Time management ● Meticulous attention to detail ● The ability to organise and balance MULS, university, work and personal responsibilities ● The ability to give constructive feedback and provide clear instructions ● Passionate about curating and providing creative direction ● The ability to work effectively with a large team ● Resilient against deadlines ● Keenly aware of Australian law, policy and other current affairs. Final Note 75

The Editor-In-Chief role is a rewarding position that allows you to advance your leadership, communication and time-management skills while giving you creative freedom to curate and publish thought-provoking and topical articles. What I have enjoyed the most about this position is curating themes that allow me and the team to explore areas of interest such as public accountability and the impact of policies on Indigenous young people. To succeed in this role, you need to be passionate, determined and committed. The Brief is a wonderful example of embracing diversity of thought and is an exceptional avenue for students to explore legal areas outside of their studies and tap into their passions or areas of interest.

IT Current Office-Bearer: Nikita Sherbakov - itofficer@muls.org 24.31 The Executive Officer (IT) shall: (a) maintain and update the Society's website; (b) create and maintain all Society email accounts; (c) liaise with Vice-President (Marketing) to establish and maintain templates for use by Executive Council Members; (d) respond to and remedy the IT related requests of: (i) Vice-Presidents; (ii) Executive Officers; and (iii) Representatives; (e) perform the duties of the Executive Officer (Publicity) under clause 24.32, where necessary or as instructed by the Vice-President (Publications); (f) may facilitate and assist with online ticketing systems. Time Commitment 3-5 hours per week (hours will vary from week-to-week). The role of the IT Officer focuses on the operational management of the society’s website and technology. Regular duties will revolve around maintenance of the website, updating events and generally ensuring the website is up-to-date. Communication with members of other portfolios is key in this role. The website is a central point for the society’s members and is heavily utilised. Going into next year, collaboration with Publications will be extremely important. The Brief is moving onto the website and communication with the relevant members of the Publications portfolio is essential. As the website is hosted on Squarespace, knowledge of this platform, domains, hosting and analytics is critical. Note however, that Squarespace is fairly intuitive, so a willingness to learn and interest in web design is very important also. Further, the ability to operate Zoom and have a sound understanding of editing videos is useful for this role. Attributes The person who fills this role must be able to meet deadlines, communicate effectively with others and work independently. This role provides a lot of autonomy and you must be able to self-manage your tasks. Additionally, this role requires someone who understands user experience and web design. Experience with IT and web-development will be useful, but with a passion for creativity and drive to learn, you will be able to excel in this role. Final Note This role provides you with a lot of autonomy to be creative and support the team. Given the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to online learning, the website is increasingly used and will be utilised even more in the years to come. Overall, you must have a passion for the dynamic changes and challenges that arise from technology and be willing to adapt to these accordingly. 77

Publicity x 2 Current Office-Bearer: Leila Homayounfard & Akshitha Naveen – publicity@muls.org 24.32 The Executive Officer (Publicity) shall: (a) promote and encourage student, public and stakeholder engagement with the Society’s events, initiatives and offerings through professional, consistent and creative marketing; (b) direct, coordinate and supervise, in consultation with the Marketing Department, the production and dissemination of advertisements and promotions of the Society by any means, such as: (i) email; (ii) lecture announcements; (iii) posters/flyers; and (iv) social media. (c) confer with the Vice-President (Marketing) to ensure that all advertising and promotional material comply with the MULS Style Guide; and (d) be responsible for the publication and distribution of Law School and Society news to all Society members through an appropriate medium. Time Commitment 8-10 hours per week; this will vary throughout the year. Portfolio This position has a variety of roles that revolve around the promotion of the society’s events and initiatives. The tasks for this role include, but are not limited to: ● Receiving marketing request submitted by other executive and board members, and fulfilling such requests in a timely manner; ● Communicating with other portfolios within the society to fulfil all marketing-related inquiries and needs; ● Scheduling and posting of social media posts, stories and events; ● Designing and creating original and innovative content such as social media stories, graphics, event covers and other promotional materials; ● Responding to messages and interacting with our online audience on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and any other forms of social media; ● Providing photography and/or live streaming for events; ● Assist in the promotion of MULS merchandise; and ● Attending MULS meetings, events, workshops and other initiatives the society may run. Attributes This role requires excellent communication with the Vice-President (Marketing), other Executive Officers in the Marketing Department, and other members of the MULS Executive Council. It is imperative to be highly responsive to incoming emails and messages from both the public and other MULS Executive Members. This role will require you to be able to accommodate last-minute changes or assist in tasks with short notice. A Publicity Officer should be experienced in utilising social media platforms including Facebook, 78

Instagram and LinkedIn, and preferably, a regular user of aforementioned platforms. Skills in graphic design and film editing, such as Photoshop and Canva, are also highly desirable. Above all, a positive attitude with a willingness to learn and incorporate feedback is a must. This role requires: ● Creativity and the ability to produce high-quality designs/graphics; ● ● ● ● ●

Exceptional time-management and organisational skills; Flexibility & adaptability when urgent matters arise; High attention to detail; Excellent communication skills; and The ability to work both independently and in a team.

Final Note Whilst this portfolio requires serious commitment, the marketing department is a highly rewarding, enjoyable and creative department which allows you to express your innovative ideas to connect MULS with its diverse stakeholders. This role will find yourself constantly doing something, whether it be scheduling social media posts, creating promotional material for our events, or responding to inquiries from our members. You’ll also need to support other portfolio initiatives through assisting other executive officers and attending various events/workshops. If you’re an avid user of social media, have a passion for digital design, and want to develop yourself further through a highly supportive team, then this role is perfect for you.

Sport Current Office-Bearer: Maverick Anderson – sports@muls.org 24.33 The Executive Officer (Sport) shall: (a) be responsible for coordinating one internal sports day at the University per year; (b) be responsible for coordinating the MULS contingent for an intervarsity sports day; and; (c) facilitate the participation of MULS in University-administered social sport competitions. Time Commitment 4 - 6 hours per week The Sports Executive Officer has a year-long commitment of promoting sports, and organising the social sport competition, run weekly throughout the semester. Some weeks will simply involve communicating with MULS members who are competing in the social sports competition, whilst other weeks require extra time to be put aside to organise and plan upcoming events in both semester one and two. Portfolio Your role will involve working closely alongside the Macquarie University Gym as well as the MULS Events Vice-President and other MULS board members such as the Treasurer and President. You will organise two main events over the year. You will coordinate the MULS Gala Day in semester one, and the NSW Young Lawyers Intervarsity Sports Day in semester two. The NSW Young Lawyers Intervarsity Sports Day involves inviting law students from other university law societies across NSW. Your role involves managing the budget for each event as well as liaising with the Macquarie University Gym to hire courts and borrow equipment. You will also be required to coordinate the registration of MULS members into teams for various sports. You will need to carefully plan a timesheet for the gala day so that it runs smoothly. Your main objective is to boost participation of Muls members and get them involved in friendly sport competitions where they can relax and meet other law students. Attributes ● Organised ● Enthusiastic ● Flexible ● A team player ● Experience organising sporting teams and/or events Final Note Over the course of your role as the Sports Executive Officer, you will be required to be extremely organised and flexible as there will be challenges along the way. However, it will be a really rewarding experience where you will form very close friendships with other MULS executive members as well as other MULS members across different year. 80

Socials x 2 Current Office-Bearers: Kaitlyn Meares and Nihara Delungahawatte - socials@muls.org 24.34 The Executive Officers (Socials) assist the Vice-President (Events) in organising all of the social functions of the Society, including, but not limited to: (a) a first year law camp in session 1; (b) a Start of Semester Drink in Session 1; (c) a Law Cruise in Session 1; (d) a Start of Semester Drinks in Session 2; (e) a Law Ball during Session 2; and (f) one non-alcohol related social event per year. Time Commitment The time commitment for this role fluctuates around social events. On average, the role requires 2-4 hours every week. However, in the lead up to MULS Events such as Law Cruise and other ‘Start of Semester’ activities, this can increase to nearly 8 hours per week. Portfolio The role of the Socials Executive Officer is to assist the Vice-President of Events in facilitating social events for MULS. Officers are required to be creative in ensuring the events are fun, safe and within the allocated budget. These events include (but are not limited to): First Year Law Camp, Start of Semester Drinks, Law cruise and Law Ball. Typical tasks include: ● Requesting quotes for venues and service providers. ● Liaising with other portfolios and executives in organising events and promoting event attendance ● Contacting 3rd parties and external providers. ● Arriving early to all events to liaise with venue staff and also to provide assistance throughout the duration of the event Attributes The following attributes are required to be successful in this position: ● Enthusiastic and sociable. ● Adaptable, flexible and able to take initiative. ● Teamwork, collaboration and communication skills. ● Strong organisation and time-management skills ● Creativity and problem-solving skills. Final Note This is a really exciting role that allows you to explore your creativity! Although the role can be quite demanding, it is very rewarding as you are responsible for creating new friendships and bringing people together! You have the ability to positively influence the university experience of many students and help them create life-long memories which they will take with them far beyond law school. Being a Socials Officer has been highly rewarding and we encourage you to apply if you think you are suitable for the position. 81

JD and Postgraduate Engagement Current Office-Bearer: N/A - jdpostgradengagement@muls.org For all enquiries, please email Namitha Ann Binu at jdpostgrad@muls.org 24.35 The Executive Officer (JD and Postgraduate Engagement) shall: (a)

currently be enrolled in a Juris Doctor or Postgraduate Law Degree at Macquarie University;

(b)

strive to enrich the on-campus experience of Macquarie University Law Students;

(c)

facilitate the engagement of Juris Doctor and Postgraduate students by way of appointing a Juris Doctor representative (who shall be a student enrolled in a Macquarie University Juris Doctor program);

(d)

have the discretion to appoint a Juris Doctor and Postgraduate wellbeing officer, who will work to promote the wellbeing and support of students;

(e)

be responsible for organising and coordinating Juris Doctor and Postgraduate student engagement activities including, but not limited to, the following: (i)

at least one (1) staff/student symposium;

(ii)

at least one (1) education-related forum; and

(iii)

any other speakers’ forums that the Board deems necessary;

(f)

be responsible for promoting the engagement of Juris Doctor and Postgraduate students at O-Week and other Society events as well fostering collaboration with other student societies at Macquarie University; and

(g)

engage with Members regularly in order to establish an open line of communication.

Time Commitment 4-6 hours per week Portfolio The purpose of the Executive Officer (JD and Postgraduate Engagement) is to ensure that MULS adequately engages and facilitates meaningful opportunities for JD and Postgraduate students. This officer will work with the Vice-President (JD and Postgraduate) to ensure that MULS reflects and incorporates the needs of these students into MULS As a relatively new role, you will have the ability to shape this role and help bring the new portfolio to life. You will also work with the Executive to help better shape MULS events and initiatives to support Juris Doctor and Postgraduate students. The key focus of this role is to run events that enhance the engagement of JD and Postgraduate students. This Executive Officer will also have the discretion to appoint a JD representative and a wellbeing officer, to help better address and advocate for the needs of JD and Postgraduate students. A key responsibility of this role is to promote the engagement and involvement of JD and Postgraduate students during o-week. A key part of being in MULS is supporting and assisting other team members with events and responsibilities as required. 82

Attributes The key attributes of a MULS team member are: ● Team player ● Committed ● Dedicated ● Resilient ● Flexible ● Demonstrates proficient project management skills ● Attention to detail ● Proficient communication skills ● Able to work effectively under pressure Final Note This is an exciting opportunity to get involved and help shape the future of MULS. Juris Doctor and Postgraduate students are a key part of life at Macquarie Law School and to help facilitate their voice into MULS is a really rewarding and unique opportunity. If you have any questions about MULS or are interested in applying for this position, please reach out to Namitha Ann Binu at jdpostgrad@muls.org.

JD and Postgraduate Careers Current Office-Bearer: Vanessa Law - jdpostgradcareers@muls.org 24.36 The Executive Officer (JD and Postgraduate Careers) shall: (a)

currently be enrolled in a Juris Doctor or Postgraduate Law Degree at Macquarie University;

(b)

provide Juris Doctor and Postgraduate students with up-to-date information on all jobs, careers and organisations relevant to their experience and studies;

(c)

organise two (2) Juris Doctor and Postgraduate career seminars in collaboration with the Career Engagement Portfolio, including but not limited to: (i)

Juris Doctor and Postgraduate career opportunities; or

(ii)

Juris Doctor and Postgraduate resume and cover letter skills workshop;

(d)

along with the Executive Officer (Corporate Careers), liaise with career services of the University regarding all jobs and career opportunities; and

(e)

assist all members of the Career Engagement and Juris Doctor and Postgraduate Portfolio in the organisation of careers-related initiatives.

Time Commitment 4-6 hours per week (estimation based on other Executive roles) Portfolio The purpose of the Executive Officer (JD and Postgraduate Careers) is to ensure that MULS provides ample career events that respond to the needs and concerns of JD and Postgraduate students. This officer will work with the Vice-President (JD and Postgraduate) to ensure that MULS reflects and incorporates the needs of these students into MULS. This officer will also work with the Vice-President (Career Engagement) to create, implement and run their career events. You will also work with the Executive to help better shape MULS events and initiatives to support Juris Doctor and Postgraduate students. The key focus of this role is to run career events that support the career development of JD and Postgraduate students. You will also provide JD and Postgraduate students with up-to-date information and resources on jobs and careers. You will work with the Executive Officer (Corporate Careers) to liaise with the University career service regarding any career opportunities. Attributes The key attributes for the Executive Officer (Juris Doctor and Postgraduate Careers) is: ● Team player: This role requires good teamwork skills as you will be collaborating with external and internal stakeholders, the Board and the rest of the MULS team. ● Skills to facilitate online attendance: Majority of Juris Doctor and Postgraduate events are held online and after work hours so the Vice-President must be able to deliver events online and during these hours. ● Commitment and Dedication: It is very important for the Vice-President to be highly committed and show dedication in creating new initiatives for the Juris Doctor and Postgraduate 84

cohort. Final Note This is a great and exciting opportunity to get involved and help shape the future of MULS. Juris Doctor and Postgraduate students are a key part of life at Macquarie Law School and to help facilitate their voice into MULS is a really rewarding and unique opportunity.

JD and Postgraduate Advocacy Current Office-Bearer: N/A For all enquiries, please email Namitha Ann Binu at jdpostgrad@muls.org 24.37 The Executive Officer (JD and Postgraduate Advocacy) shall: (a)

currently be enrolled in a Juris Doctor or Postgraduate Law Degree at Macquarie University;

(b)

assist the Vice-President (Juris Doctor and Postgraduate) and the President in liaising with the Law School and other relevant committees and organisations, including Macquarie Mentors, Learning Skills, Student Wellbeing, the Student Representative Council, and any other university department regarding issues facing Juris Doctor and Postgraduate students;

(c)

regularly consult Juris Doctor and Postgraduate Society Members about ideas to improve the experience within the Society and their relevant degrees;

(d)

work with the Vice-President (Juris Doctor and Postgraduate) and the broader Society team on new and innovative ways to improve the Member experience both at Macquarie University and within the Society; and

(e)

carry out duties assigned to them by the Vice-President (Juris Doctor and Postgraduate) from time to time.

Time Commitment 4-6 hours per week (estimation based on other Executive roles) Portfolio The purpose of the Executive Officer (JD and Postgraduate Advocacy) is to ensure that MULS provides ample advocacy events and initiatives that respond to the needs and concerns of JD and Postgraduate students. This officer will work with the Vice-President (JD and Postgraduate) to ensure that MULS reflects and incorporates the needs of these students into MULS. This officer will also work with the Vice-President (Career Engagement) to create, implement and run their career events. You will also work with the Executive to help better shape MULS events and initiatives to support Juris Doctor and Postgraduate students. Attributes The key attributes for the Executive Officer (Juris Doctor and Postgraduate Advocacy) is: ● Team player: This role requires good teamwork skills as you will be collaborating with external and internal stakeholders, the Board and the rest of the MULS team. ● Skills to facilitate online attendance: Majority of Juris Doctor and Postgraduate events are held online and after work hours so the Vice-President must be able to deliver events online and during these hours. ● Commitment and Dedication: This is a new role, so it is very important for the Vice-President to be highly committed and show dedication in creating new initiatives for the Juris Doctor and Postgraduate cohort. 86

Final Note This is a great and exciting opportunity to get involved and help shape the future of MULS. Juris Doctor and Postgraduate students are a key part of life at Macquarie Law School and to help facilitate their voice into MULS is a really rewarding and unique opportunity.

ELECTION REGULATIONS

Section 1 – Preamble 1.1 Pursuant to s 18 of the Constitution, the rules contained herein provide regulation on the conduct of the MULS Board Elections and the procedure for the appointment of Executive Officers. Section 2 – Definitions 2.1 Capitalised terms in the Regulations have the meaning given to them by the Constitution, except for as provided below: Authorised Events: Any event approved by the Returning Officer pursuant to s 7.7 of the Regulations. It includes, but is not limited to, the Candidates’ Q&A Forum and the Election. Authorised Material: Any electronic or hardcopy publication produced, compiled or approved by the Returning Officer pursuant to s 7.7 of the Regulations. It may include, but is not limited to, the Candidate Guide, advertisements publicising the Election, the Candidates’ Question List and the results of the Election and the ballot. Campaigning: Any electronic, hardcopy or publicly oral endorsing of any nominee. This includes, but is not limited to, flyers, e-mails, business cards, social media, clothing, stickers, speeches, posters and images. This also includes, but is not limited to, hawking, public announcements, excessively loud oral proclamations and engaging others for the sole purpose of discussing the elections whether by the nominee or by any person on behalf of the nominee. This does not include private oral communication or recommending that Members view Authorised Material or attend Authorised Events. Candidate Guide: The document prepared pursuant to s 9.2 of these Regulations. Candidates’ Q&A Forum: The forum held pursuant to s 9.4 - 9.8 of these Regulations. Candidate Question List: The document prepared pursuant to s 6.5, 7.3, 9.5 & 9.6 of these Regulations. Delegate: A member of the incumbent MULS Executive Council not contesting the Election, selected pursuant to s 7.2 of the Regulations. Election: An annual ballot to determine the MULS Board for the following calendar year. Election Guide: A document providing information on the Election and containing these Regulations, prepared pursuant to s 9.1 of these Regulations. Board Elect: The members of the Board formed after finalisation of the Election count by the Returning Officer. Handover Meeting: A meeting between the incumbent Board and the Board Elect to be held no later than one (1) week following an Annual General Meeting. 89

Prescribed Format: Has the meaning given to it by s 3.7 of the Regulations. Election Regulations: This prescribed document.

Returning Officer: A member of the University staff appointed to supervise the Election pursuant to s 7.1 of these Regulations. Tied Election Result: Where two or more nominees for a position on the Board receive an equal number of votes, and this number of votes is the highest number of votes received for that Executive Council position.

Section 3 – Eligibility 3.1 Only ordinary MULS Members shall vote in the Election. 3.2 Only MULS Members may nominate themselves for election to the Board or for appointment as an Executive Officer. 3.3 A MULS Members can nominate themselves for election by any of the following means: 3.31 MULS Members may nominate for one (1) Board position only. 3.32 MULS Members may nominate for one (1) Executive Officer position only. 3.33 MULS Members may nominate for both one (1) Board position and one (1) Executive Officer position concurrently. 3.6 MULS Members seeking to nominate themselves for either a Board or Executive Officer position must do so in the Prescribed Format. 3.7 The Prescribed Format shall take the form of the schedule to these Regulations entitled ‘Nomination Form’ and must consist of the following requirements: a. The name of the nominee; b. The contact details for the nominee; c. The position being nominated for; d. A statement of intention consisting of no more than 300 words; e. The names and student ID of two MULS Members who second the nomination; and f. The signature of the incumbent Member of the Executive Council for the position being nominated for, which must be reasonably provided after consultation with that incumbent member. i. In the event that the signature cannot be provided, an email from 90

the incumbent Member’s official MULS email address approving the nomination will suffice. 3.8 Nominees for an Executive Officer position must also include an anonymised CV in their nomination. 3.9 Nominations must not breach the Regulations.

Section 4 – Timeline 4.1 The Election must be held no later than four (4) weeks after the mid-session break of Session 2. 4.2 The Returning Officer or their Delegate must publish the Candidate Guide as soon as practicable after the close of nominations. The Candidate Guide must be authorised by the Returning Officer prior to its publication pursuant to s 7.7 of the Regulations.

4.3 Executive Officers must be appointed no later than two (2) months following the date of the AGM. Section 5 – Voting 5.1 Voting will take place via electronic ballot, the specific form of which shall be determined by the Returning Officer or their Delegate. 5.2 If a member is unable to access the electronic ballot, the Returning Officer may determine a reasonable alternative to facilitate the casting of their vote. 5.3 A nominee shall be taken to be elected to a Board position where: (a) In the case of a contested position, voting options include ‘For’ or ‘Against’ each candidate. The candidate who receives a majority ‘For’ vote shall be elected; or (b) In the case of an uncontested position, voting options include ‘For’ or ‘No Confidence’. The candidate shall be elected if they receive a majority ‘For’ vote. If the candidate receives a majority ‘No Confidence’ vote, they will be unsuccessful. 5.4 In the event of a Tied Election Result, the following will apply: a. The nominees with the Tied Election Result shall be informed of the Tied Election Result by the Returning Officer or their Delegate; b. Any of the nominees with the Tied Election Result may request the votes be recounted; c. A request for a recount must be received by the Returning Officer or their Delegate 91

within twenty four (24) hours of the time the nominee was informed of the Tied Election Result. d. The votes will only be recounted in the same manner as conducted pursuant to s 7.9 of these Regulations. e. Where the Tied Election Result is not resolved with a recount, the Board Elect will determine the nominee who will assume the relevant Board position by way of simple majority of a secret ballot. f. In the event that the Board Elect is deadlocked, the outgoing President will appoint the nominee who will assume the relevant Executive Council position. 5.5 Online voting will commence at 9am Saturday (AEST) and close at 5pm on the following Monday (AEST) in the week designated pursuant to s 4 of the Regulations. 5.6 The Returning Officer may deem an election to be invalid at their discretion, whether due to technical problems or otherwise. a. If an election is deemed invalid, the Returning Officer will ensure a valid electronic or paper ballot election will take place in the week immediately following the original election week. 5.7 Each nominee may appoint one (1) scrutineer to inspect the electronic results of the election for the Board position for which they have nominated. The Returning Officer will have full discretion to determine when and how the scrutineer may inspect the results. a. In the event of a paper ballot election, the scrutineer may be present while the votes are being counted for the Board position they have been appointed to scrutinise only. Section 6 – Campaigning 6.1 All Campaigning, as defined under section 2 of the Regulations, is banned from the time that the nomination period opens until the time that all incoming Board positions are determined at the MULS AGM. 6.2 The nomination process (specifically, the selection of seconders) is exempt from the ban in s 6.1 of the Regulations.

6.3 All authorized materials are exempt from the ban in s 6.1 of the Regulations. 6.4 Any Campaigning that occurs prior to the commencement of the nomination period or following the conclusion of the MULS AGM is not prohibited. 6.5 Notwithstanding s 6.1, MULS Members may submit questions to the nominees via the Returning Officer or their Delegate during the prescribed Question Submission Period. 6.6 Candidates will respond to the questions submitted to them in the Candidates’ Question List, at the Candidates’ Q&A Forum, held pursuant to s 9.4 - s 9.8 of these Regulations. 92

6.7 The Society must advertise details of the Election in each of the following: a. The Society’s website; b. E-mail; and c. Social media. Section 7 – Returning Officer 7.1 A Returning Officer must be appointed by the Executive Council and must: a. Be a current staff member at the University; b. Not have a conflict of interest with any of the nominees; and c. Willingly accept their appointment.

7.2 With the exception of ss 5.5, 7.7, 7.9, 7.10, 7.12 and 10 of the Regulations, the Returning Officer may appoint one or more Delegate/s to carry out any of their duties and he/she must: a. Not have a conflict of interest with any of the nominees; b. Be willing to accept the appointment; and c. Must not have a study load that would prevent or adversely hinder their ability to execute the powers and duties delegated to them by the Returning Officer. 7.3 The Returning Officer or their Delegate may determine the appropriateness of questions submitted to the Candidate’s Question List pursuant to s 6.5 and determine their suitability for answering. 7.4 The Returning Officer or their Delegate may refuse to accept nominations that do not follow the requirements laid out in s 3.7 of these Regulations. 7.5 The Returning Officer or their Delegate must compose the ballot. 7.6 The Returning Officer or their Delegate must publish the Election Guide and Candidate Guide pursuant to section 9 of these Regulations. 7.7 The Returning Officer must authorise Authorised Material and Authorised Events including, but not limited to, the following: a. The contents of the Candidate Guide; b. The contents of the Candidates’ Question List ; c. The facilitation of the Candidates’ Q&A Forum & its recording, by them or their Delegate; d. The voting system to be used for the Election; e. The results of the Election; and f. The ballot. 93

7.8 Authorisation pursuant to s 7.7 of these Regulations consists of the following: a. Reviewing any Authorised Material; b. Approving that material; c. Indicating their approval with the following mark, where appropriate: i. i. ‘Authorised by Returning Officer, [insert name])’

7.9 The Returning Officer must count the votes for the Election and must be present from the time that counting commences until the time that all votes have been counted. 7.10 The Returning Officer will inform the incumbent President of the results of the Election. 7.11 The incumbent President will individually inform all the nominees of the results at the AGM. 7.12 The Returning Officer will certify the fair winners of the Elections at the AGM. 7.13 The Returning Officer may invalidate election results for the purposes of s 18.8of the Constitution. 7.14 The Returning Officer must investigate complaints and impose penalties for breach of these Regulations pursuant to section 10 of these Regulations. Section 8 – Election Results 8.1 Once all successful nominees have been informed of the results at an AGM, the incumbent President shall publish a notice to all Members informing them of the successful nominees that will form the Board Elect. 8.2 Any communication to any person of the results of the Election from any member of the Board Elect prior to the official release of results pursuant to s 8.1 shall be grounds for immediate dismissal. Section 9 – Guides 9.1 The incumbent President must produce an Election Guide with the assistance of the incumbent Secretary and the incumbent Vice-President (Publications). 9.2 The Returning Officer or their Delegate must produce a Candidate Guide, which shall consist of each nomination form received in the Prescribed Format, with the exception of the nominee’s seconders and the signature/approval email of the incumbent Executive Officer for that position. 9.3 Nominees in the Candidate Guide shall be presented in alphabetical order (by the nominee’s family name) and grouped according to the position being nominated for. 94

9.4 The Returning Officer or their Delegate must hold a Candidates’ Q&A Forum, which shall allow Candidates to respond to the questions submitted by MULS Members pursuant to s 6.5. 9.5 Nominees at the Candidates’ Q&A Forum shall be asked questions from the Candidates’ Question List in alphabetical order (by the candidate’s family name) and grouped according to the position being nominated for. 9.6 The Returning Officer or their Delegate shall have discretion to determine the reasonable length of time permitted for a Candidate to respond to each question, and may intervene where necessary to ensure that the Candidates’ Q&A Forum is conducted fairly and within a reasonable timeframe. 9.7 If a Candidate is unable to attend the Candidates’ Q&A Forum, their nomination for their relevant position remains valid. However, no responses will be recorded or distributed on their behalf to the questions submitted to them in the Candidates’ Question List. 9.8 All Guides shall be distributed by the Society by the following means : a. The Society’s website; and b. E-mail; and c. Social media. 9.9 The Candidates’ Q&A Forum will be recorded and shall be distributed by the Society by the following means: E-mail. Section 10 – Breaches and Penalties 10.1 Where a nominee is found by the Returning Officer to have breached any section of these Regulations, or to have encouraged someone else to breach any section of these Regulations on their behalf, they shall be immediately disqualified from running for election in that year. a. Where a nominee is disqualified, the Returning Officer will immediately remove the nominee from the ballot, and any other Election publications where appropriate. b. The disqualified nominee may not re-nominate for that position, may not nominate for any other Board position in that Election or apply for an Executive Officer position, nor be allowed to nominate for any position vacant at the AGM. 10.2 Where a Member who has not nominated for election to the Board is found by the Returning Officer to have breached any section of these Regulations, they may be dismissed pursuant to procedures outlined in section 11of the MULS Constitution. 10.3 Any Member may lodge a complaint with the Returning Officer regarding a breach of these Regulations. The complaint must specify the following: a. The names of the Members alleged to have breached these Regulations; b. The section of the Regulations alleged to have been breached; 95

c. A description of the conduct alleged to have breached these Regulations; d. The names of any witnesses to the alleged breach; e. Any evidence of the alleged breach; and f. Contact details for the complainant. 10.4 The Returning Officer shall ensure the identity of the complainant is kept confidential and is not disclosed to anyone.

10.5 The Returning Officer must inform the incumbent President that a complaint has been lodged within one (1) day of receiving the complaint.

10.6 The Returning Officer must inform the person/s alleged to have breached these Regulations that a complaint has been lodged with the Returning Officer and inform them of the general nature of the complaint against them within one (1) day of receiving the complaint. 10.7 The Returning Officer shall allow the person/s alleged to have breached these Regulations the opportunity to present evidence in defence of the complaint.

10.8 The Returning Officer must determine whether the conduct complained of breaches any section of these Regulations, having regard to all information that they have been provided, without regard to the intention of the persons alleged to have breached these Regulations. 10.9 The Returning Officer must provide a written determination to the complainant, the person/s alleged to have breached these Regulations, and the incumbent President within four (4) days of receiving the complaint.

10.10 The Returning Officer will not entertain any complaints received greater than thirty (30) days following the close of polling.

10.11 In the event that the Returning Officer delivers their determination regarding an alleged breach: a. after the election period has concluded and within the limitation period; b. the determination concerns a member of the incoming or assumed Executive Council; and, c. the outcome of the determination is that there was a breach of these Regulations, the Board position in question shall fall to the nominee with the next highest number of votes, or will otherwise be deemed: d. A vacancy, to be filled at the AGM, if the determination is made after the close of polling but prior to the AGM, or, e. a casual vacancy, to be filled pursuant to s 13 of the Constitution if the determination is made after the AGM. 10.12 Any Member seeking to fill a position vacant at the AGM is exempt from the ban on 96

Campaigning in s 6.1 of these Regulations for the duration of the AGM. 10.13 There is no appeal from any determination of the Returning Officer.

Section 11 – Transition 11.1 The Board Elect shall not assume formal office until after 31 October [insert year]. 11.2 The Board Elect shall communicate with the incumbent Executive Council until the Handover Meeting.

11.3 Prior to the Handover Meeting, each member of the Board Elect shall be provided with the following information from their respective incumbent Board Member: a. An outline of the role and duties; b. Quotes or budget information where appropriate; c. Key contact details; and d. Any other relevant information. 11.4 Following the Handover Meeting, the members of the Board Elect will carry out their functions pursuant to the MULS Constitution.

11.5 Upon the appointment of Executive Officers, pursuant to section 12A of the Constitution, the newly elected Board must ensure the smooth handover process between the newly appointed Executive Officers and the outgoing Executive Officers. Section 12 – Stays 12.1 All positions able to be voted on at an Election which are created at the EGM prior to the AGM in the same calendar year (‘the position’) are subject to a period in which a MULS member may alter the Constitutional provisions affecting that position by way of motion at the AGM in that same year (‘transitory period’).

12.2 If the MULS Board or any MULS Board Member receives notice, prior to the opening of nominations for the Election, that a motion will be raised at the AGM intending to alter a position (‘the motion’) which was created at the EGM of that same year, the MULS Secretary must move at a Board Meeting prior to nominations opening to stay the election of that role, pending the outcome of the motion at the AGM (‘special resolution’). The special resolution has the same meaning and effect as Special Resolution in the MULS Constitution. Nothing in this clause is intended to mean that the MULS Board must vote in favour of the special resolution.

a. If the special resolution does not receive the support of the Board, any member wishing to nominate for the position shall warrant that they understand that the position is subject to 97

change or could be removed from the Constitution all together.

12.3 If the motion is successful at the AGM, and the position is altered, the position shall be filled in the ordinary fashion for resolving casual vacancies under the MULS Constitution. 12.4 If the motion is successful for the removal of the position, then no further action shall be taken to the extent that the motion involves the election of the position.

12.5 Nominees who place a nomination for any of the positions subject to clause 12.1 - 12.4 above will automatically be entered into the running for election on a casual vacancy basis – no separate nomination is required.