2024 QUTLS First Years' Guide

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The QUTLS would like to sincerely thank the following people for the creation of this guide: Laila Bowden President Marli Simpson Vice-President Ivy Smith Director of Media and Communications Francesca Jones Director of Sponsorship Layla-Jayne Smith Publications Officer Natalya Alexiou Media and Communications Officer Isabelle Nicol Design Officer Natalya Alexiou Media and Communications Officer A special thanks to the QUTLS community for contributing to this guide and to the numerous events run for QUT law students throughout the year.

RECONCILIATION The QUT Law Society respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land upon which it works, the Turrbal and Jagera peoples, and pays its respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

We recognise the contributions that First Nations people make to society, and celebrate First Nations success. The QUT Law Society is committed to inclusion, reconciliation and consultation to ensure the future of Australia is one where First Nations people are afforded equal opportunity.

The QUT Law Society demonstrates its commitment to reconciliation through numerous events and programs facilitated throughout the year.

There are many upcoming opportunities to acknowledge First Nations history, both within Meanjin, the QUT community and beyond.

In 2023, the QUT Law Society welcomes commencing First Nations students, and wishes you every success in your studies.

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FOREWORD Welcome to the rollercoaster of law school! As you walk through the doors on your first day, let me extend a warm greeting on behalf of the QUT Law Society.

The QUTLS is a vibrant volunteer student association that aims to enhance the social, academic and professional experiences of all students enrolled in the Faculty of Business and Law at QUT. We are passionate about career development, enhancing legal skills, sharing individual creativity and ensuring QUT students experience an allencompassing law school journey. Our job is to make your university life more than just lectures and tutorials! More than that, we are students who contribute to each other’s legal futures by collectively supporting generations of graduates with well-rounded creative, adaptive and professional skills. You might see us advertise vacancies for positions throughout the year, and if you do, consider joining us!

Studying law is definitely foreign to anything you’ve encountered in high school, so the first year can often feel like stepping into uncharted territory. Just remember, this is a time of exploration, growth, and discovery, where the foundations of your legal career are laid. Very few find it easy, but all of us find it worthwhile! It is with great pleasure that we present to you the QUT Law Society's First Years’ Guide for 2024, a support guide crafted by students who are currently walking the same path as you.

Within these pages, you’ll find techniques to navigate your first year, answers to common questions about law school and resources available to you as a first year. But beyond the practicalities, remember that law school is also a journey of honing your analytical skills, refining your advocacy, and developing other skills that will follow you for the rest of your career.

As you embark on this adventure, remember that you are not alone. The QUT Law Society is here to support you, to guide you, and to celebrate your successes. So, embrace the challenges, seize the opportunities, and dare to dream big.

On behalf of the QUT Law Society, I wish you all the best for your first year and beyond. May your journey through law school be enriching, rewarding, and filled with endless possibilities.

Warm Regards, Ivy Smith Director of Media and Communications

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PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS Dearest First Years, Welcome to QUT Law! You are about to embark on an amazing, transformative journey where you will meet incredible people, learn valuable skills, and try so many new things. Whether you are coming straight from high school, moving from a different degree, or changing your career after decades of working, you all have a valued place in our law school.

The QUTLS runs a wide range of initiatives that are mostly free for our membership. These include law competitions, career information sessions, professional networking events, mentorship, social sports teams, the law revue, social activities like our annual Law Ball, wellbeing-based events, and much, much more. We also offer many discounts through our membership (the Playing Card)! Keep reading this guide to get a small glimpse into how you can get involved to get the most out of your degree.

As I am now entering my final year of law, there are several things that I would like to share with you all that I wish I was told when I first started, to give you a hand in adjusting:

Get Involved ASAP!

The single most important piece of advice I can pass on is to just get involved. You will meet so many people and also learn SO much more about your law degree by going to and participating in events. QUTLS provides lots of opportunities for attending social events, getting involved in sports and creative pursuits, and meeting new people.

There are also a plethora of other clubs and societies at QUT where you can meet new friends, try new skills, and get involved in student governance as part of their Executive teams. Engaging with these societies and activities will help you grow exponentially as a person, I promise.I know it can be particularly daunting if you don't know anyone going to an event, but it is so worth facing your fears. If you ever see a cool-looking QUTLS event on Facebook, and want to go but are scared, please shoot me an email and I would be more than happy to make sure you feel included!

The best way to consolidate the content taught in your units is to attend your tutorials. This is because the content is put into a practical example, which you can then use as a template in preparing exam answers. Sometimes, exam content can be modelled on tutorial questions, so it is vital to attend. Even if you haven’t done the readings or attempted the questions independently, there is no harm in attending! Additionally, your tutors and unit coordinators put in SO much effort to provide lectures and tutorials to you - they are there to help!

Connect With People

Dont Skip Tutorials

You will hear this a lot, but in law sometimes it isn’t what you know, but who you know, and the legal industry, especially in Brisbane, is tiny! Connections are everything, and you never know who could end up where. Your peers are the future of the legal industry, try to make an effort to create valuable connections now and in the future. You never know when it might be useful to call on a connection!

If you have questions about the QUTLS or just want to chat with a fellow surviving law student, you can find our friendly committee members at our office on Level 4 of C Block or can message us on our social media platforms. We look forward to meeting you across the year, and wish you the best of luck for the start of your degree!!

Laila Bowden QUTLS President

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Welcome

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Get Involved

Workload Run Down

Meet the First Year Officer

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Legal Industry & Pathways

Notetaking Tips

Our Socials

Uni Essentials

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The Playing Card

Study Planner

Brain Break!

The Mental Health Chat

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First Year Outline

About the QUTLS

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Meet the Exec

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WELCOME! Hi First Years! We’re so happy to have you here! Your journey through law school is not a solitary one—the QUT Law Society is here to guide you and be your helping hand.

We’ve curated this guide to assist you in unlocking your full potential here at university. The next few years may seem daunting but don’t be discouraged! You are here for a reason.

Irrespective of whether you are studying to pursue a passion or you’re finding out as you go, you’re welcome here! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!

Navigating university can be difficult. It can feel uneasy. BUT remember… no one has it fully figured out. Everyone is in the same boat. Even as a third year, I can say that I still have no idea what I am doing! University is a learning experience so let’s embrace it and start with this guide!

Welcome aboard future legal eagles! Let’s spread our wings and soar to new heights.

Layla-Jayne Smith Publications Officer

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february

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Welcome Week Semester 1 Welcome to Moot Club WitEx Showcase Pub Crawl N e e d so me buddies ? We g o o u t!

march

Getting Your Foot in the Door Women in Law Breakfast First Year Moot First-years only

april Life After Uni Negotiation Competition Junior Moot Grudge Match

may Biggest ev en t o f the y ear

Clerkship Symposium First Nations Breakfast Exam Productivity Packs Law Ball

june

Springboard Careers Guide The Gavel: Semester 1 W an t to flex your creative muscles?

Submit to the G avel!

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july

august E A D TO UNIS H HEA D

Student vs Faculty Comedy Debate Law Revue Diverse Voices in Law Breakfast Broader Horizons Grudge Moot Sentencing Competition Client Interview Competition River to Rooftop

september

QILC First Nations Discussion Panel Bridge to Brisbane Lawright Walk for Justice

october

Law Dinner Moot Dinner Mental Health and Wellbeing Breakfast Exam Productivity Packs

november

the e t r! ra leb f yea e C do en

The Gavel: Semester 2

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COMPETITION SEASON

C hat to f i rm s Leg a + l P at hw ay Welcome Week Semester 2 s Meet the Profession Championship Moot

Workload run down So you made it to uni. Great! Welcome to the best years of your life (or not, none of the people writing this have graduated). If you’re the type of person who loves learning, you’re in the right place! Uni is like a customised journey of your future brain. You get to choose what you learn, how much you learn, and what you get out of it. The learning curve of this comes through how you study. the pace of content in uni is fast, so it is a steep learning curve to adapt to from your high school study schedule. everyone has their method, but it takes time to discover (if it takes a year, thats okay!). Here are some intro tips on uni work load, compared to what you’re used to:

University

High School

Approximately 12 hours a week

Approximately 35 hours a week

contact time.

contact time.

Learning is divided into lectures and

No difference in class structure,

tutorials.

usually only double or single periods.

Large lectures and disparate

Intimate classroom settings with lots

student-to-academic staff ratio.

of access to teacher help.

Minimal opportunities to draft or

Opportunity to draft work with

check assignments directly with

teachers to perfect assignments.

tutors or lecturers. However, you

Highly guided and supported

can talk with the Student Success

learning with teachers chasing you

Group.

up for homework and assignments.

Highly independent and autonomus

Not a lot of free time to participate

learning. You will be left to your

in extracurricular activities.

own devices!

Seeing the same people every day.

Lots of free time to pursue sporting,

Your whole day is planned for you,

hobbies, and faculty-related

with breaks at a set time.

extracurriculars.

A big emphasis on close-knit

Freedom to choose your own

classroom environments and

classes, you’ll get to meet new

relationships with peers and

people in every class.

teachers.

You can wear whatever you like!

You have to wear a school uniform.

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MEET THE FIRST YEAR OFFICER

Congratulations First Years and welcome to QUT Law! My name is Emily, and I’m your First Year Officer for 2024. My role is to guide you through your first year experience and ensure your transition into law school is as smooth as possible. Throughout your first year, I will be your main point of contact for the QUT Law Society (QUTLS). A little about me: I started uni in 2021 and I’m currently in my fourth year of a double degree of Law and Justice. When I started my studies, I didn’t have any friends studying the same degrees so I know how daunting it can be going to tutorials and lectures when you don’t recognise anyone. I was also worried that I wouldn’t be able to get a job in the legal industry and didn’t know where to start looking. It turns out I had nothing to worry about, and I’ve got a few tips to help you out too.

Tip 1: Get involved with the QUTLS We want to make your QUT Law experience the best it can possibly be, so we host a range of events for you across the year. Join our 2024 QUT Law First Years! Facebook group to stay up-to-date with our upcoming events. Whether you’re interested in learning some practical legal skills by competing in our First Year Moot or you’re already planning out your outfit for our annual Law Ball, we’ve got an event for you.

We’re also looking for first year students to join our QUTLS Committee so keep an eye out for vacancies throughout the year – it’s never too early to apply.

Tip 2: Start looking for legal employment & volunteer opportunities I can’t encourage you enough to keep an eye out for entry-level legal jobs or volunteer experience. I was fortunate to start working at a law firm during my first year of uni and it’s provided me with invaluable experience and knowledge. Set up job alerts and monitor our QUTLS Facebook page (we repost job advertisements) to make sure you don’t miss an opportunity. If you don’t have a LinkedIn and resume, I recommend you get creating (or updating) so you’re ready to apply for an opportunity, should it come up.

Tip 3: Enjoy the journey and take care of yourself You’ll be studying for the next four years (or five and a half years for double degrees) so it’s important that you acknowledge your progress along the way. The last three years have already brought me so many new experiences. I’ve made new friends, changed jobs, travelled overseas, met people who’ve become my mentors and learnt so many new things. This is an exciting new chapter so welcome and appreciate all of it. Challenge yourself to talk to new people and sign up for new things.

Most importantly, take care of yourself along the way.

Congratulations again! I can’t wait to meet you all at our u pcoming events!

Feel free to reach out to me via: firstyear.officer@qutlawsociety.com Sign up for our membership program and we’ll pair you with an experienced law student

Join our 2024 First ‘Years’ Facebook Page!

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NOTETAKING TIPS Use colour to highlight main points. This will assist you when going back through your notes

Review notes regularly to revise and identify any gaps in your knowledge

Rewrite lecture content into your own words to ensure you understand the material Less is more.

Keep it concise

Find what works for you. Work to your strengths!

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UNI ESSENTIALS THE ELLE WOODS

THE LEWIS LITT

Humongous textbooks

THE SAUL GOODMAN MENTAL STATE:

Hot girl tote

“Just five more minutes” Know-it-all attitude in tutorials

Daily Planner

Highlighters

Dia(grams) are a girls best friend

Practice paper galore

Late nights (it’s giving night owl energy)

Missed Canva notifications

Unattempted readings

Self-care Sundays

Weekly readings A gallon of caffeine

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YOUR QUTLS PLAYING CARD EXCLUSIVE 2024 QPAY DEALS

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Biome Eco Stores

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Brisbane Market Flowers

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Cloud 8 Karaoke

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Elixir Coffee

15% discount on online bean purchases.

Escape Manor

20% discount per person.

F45

Discounted membership of $45p/wk from Lutwyche, Strathpine, Hendra & Keperra.

Five Star Cinemas

So many deals! See the Qpay app for further details.

Fridays Riverside

10% discount.

Industry Beans

10% discount.

Melt Brothers

10% discount.

Merlo

Free upgrade to the next available coffee size at Merlo QUT GP

Milky Lane

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Nodo

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Pinot & Picasso

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Prohibition Nightclub

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Royal Exchange Hotel

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San Churro

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Studio Pilates

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Subway

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The Caxton

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Tomcat

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WORDSEARCH

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barnights community criminal textbook

caffeine constitutional lawbrary torts

Time for a brain break!

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STUDY PLANNER Colour Code

To Do

Learning Content Tutorial Prep Extension Research Assignment Prep Revision Passion Projects Other

Timetable : : : : : : : :

: : : : : : : : Photocopy this schedule to use throughout the year!

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That’s why inclusivity is key to our success.

At Herbert Smith Freehills, you’ll be valued for what makes you different and accepted for who you are. We recognise the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation, collaboration and business outcomes.

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THE MENTAL HEALTH CHAT You may or may not have heard of the term ‘imposter syndrome’ before. I definitely hadn’t when starting law school. Unfortunately, it’s best to learn about it now, as it is very common in law students.

Imposter syndrome is in the title: it’s the feeling that your accomplishments are ‘flukes’, that you are undeserving of being here, and that you don’t have what it takes. Everyone displays their best selves, but they might not be sharing their insecurities. Therefore, it’s easy to feel alone in these emotions.

I promise you that this is very common!

Particularly for minority students, the lack of adequate representation in their student body or law school faculty can create even more unease and pressure.

So here are some tips on battling imposter syndrome. There are also numerous counselling and medical services available on campus if you start to feel like your mental health is declining.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Celebrate your wins

Tips for Dealing with IMPOSTER SYNDROME

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SELF CARE ESSENTIALS

Be Kind to Your Mind

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OUTLINE OF YOUR FIRST YEAR BACKGROUND

THE PRIESTLY 11

A career in the law industry is becoming increasingly competitive, but also more diverse than ever It’s important that law students are prepared to meet the demands of the law in 2024 and beyond. Just like the industry, the law degree at QUT is constantly changing and updating to meet these new pressures. As you progress through your law degree, you will take a variety of subjects that will qualify you to enter the workorce.

As part of your law degree, you will have a mix of core units and elective units. There are 11 core units known as the ‘Priestly 11’. In Australia, the completion of these units is mandatory to become a professional in the legal industry. These subjects are: Administrative Law Constitutional Law Civil Procedure Contract Law Corporations Law Equity and Trusts Evidence Professional Conduct Property (both real and personal) Torts

QUT-SPECIFIC CORE UNITS

CREDIT POINTS

QUT also has their own mandatory units.

These are ones that the Law School believes are highly important to becoming a wellrounded lawyer. You will take a few of these subjects in first year. They include: Introduction to Law Statutory Interpretation Contemporary Law and Justice

A certain number of points are allocated to each subject at university. This credit system is standard across every single degree offered at QUT. Almost all QUT Law subjects are worth 12 credit points, or CP for short. This is the university’s way of measuring how far through your degree you are, and it assists them in making sure you have met all course requirements so you can graduate at the end.

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DEVIATING FROM THE RECOMMENDED COURSE STRUCTURE

ELECTIVES Elective subjects give you the chance to explore areas of law that you might be interested in practicing in later. Electives are broken down into three groups depending on what stage of your degree you are at. These categories are introductory, general, and advanced. The introductory law electives are outlined to get you thinking about what you might like to do.

The key word is ‘recommended’ not ‘mandatory’. Tertiary education is different because it is so flexible. We are all adults on different life paths and QUT Law reflects that fact.

There are various reasons you might be unable to follow the course structure which may include exchange, failing a unit, taking a break from study for a semester or two, or changing from full-time to part-time study. Any of these won’t prevent you from graduating, you might just end up at university longer than suggested.

A good tip with electives is to keep an open mind about the subjects you want to take. Due to demand, available teaching staff, and timetabling restraints, not every elective is offered every year. Therefore, if you see a subject you are keen on completing and it fits within your course structure, do it! You don’t know when it will be offered next. Also, if you are unsure if which elective to pick, ask friends or Facebook groups such as Fellow Surviving Law Students fir advice on the subject content and assessment.

PREREQUISITES Almost all subjects beyond first year will have prerequisites, meaning you must have passed a certain unit in the past to be able to undertake another unit. This becomes a problem when you haven’t completed a certain prerequisite unit/s and can find yourself locked out of classes and unable to progress further.

You do not have to choose Law-related electives! If you want to study subjects in different disciplines you can choose from a list of university-wide subjects. You can also save up your elective credit points to use on global exchanges throughout your degree.

Another important thing to note is that unit coordinators will often try to organise assessment and exam timetables so they are more advantageous for students who are following the course structure, this will help you avoid having two exams in one day!

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ABOUT THE QUTLS

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The QUT Law Society Inc. (QUTLS) is the peak representative body of law students at QUT. It seeks to holistically enhance the social, academic, and professional experiences of all students enrolled in The Faculty of Law at QUT.

Laila Bowden President president@qutlawsociety.com

The QUTLS represents over 2500 students across undergraduate, graduate, professional and masters level degrees. We are proud to be the largest faculty society in Australia.

We provide various services to students through social, educational and professional events, allowing students to connect and network with their peers and the broader legal community.

We also produce publications such as Springboard (the annual careers guide), The Gavel (the biannual magazine) and the First Year Guide to assist students in their transition to tertiary education and professional practice. Keeping law students of all backgrounds connected and engaged is the cornerstone of the QUTLS.

Marli Simpson Vice-President vicepresident@qutlawsociety.com

Lachlan Berlin Secretary

The QUTLS is structured in three tiers.

The top is the Management Committee, which consists of the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. The second is the Executive Committee, which consists of the Directors of all the portfolios, which you will see below. The third tier is the sub-committee, which is made up of various officers in each portfolio.

secretary@qutlawsociety.com

Gabrielle Bielawski Treasurer treasurer@qutlawsociety.com

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MEET THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Directors are the leaders for their respective portfolios. If you have a question specific to any of these areas of the QUTLS, please use the appropriate email address below!

DIRECTOR OF CREATIVITY Tom Cockburn DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, CULTURE AND WELLBEING Zac Frost DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Arash Asgari DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL COMPETITIONS DIRECTOR OF EVENTS

Harrison Megom

DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL COMPETITIONS Shannen Gerard DIRECTOR OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS

director.creativity@qutlawsociety.com director.dcw@qutlawsociety.com

director.education@qutlawsociety.com director.externalcompetitions@qutlawsociety.com director.events@qutlawsociety.com director.internalcompetitions@qutlawsociety.com director.mediacommunications@qutlawsociety.com

Ivy Smith DIRECTOR OF MOOT CLUB

Edward Walsh

DIRECTOR OF SPORT AND HEALTH DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP. Francesca Jones

director.mootclub@qutlawsociety.com director.sporthealth@qutlawsociety.com director.sponsorship@qutlawsociety.com

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