Membership Membership Services Director Rosie Kirby, has built you an army... 2015 has been an exciting year for the fledgling Member Services Portfolio, consisting of myself, Taylor Bunnag (Advocacy Officer), Megan Moffitt (Professional Development Team Leader), Tom McKenzie (Indigenous Reconciliation Officer), Elinor Buys (Health & Wellbeing Officer) and Sam Pitman (Assistant Director, HG. Buddy Program). Clerkship symposium: QUTLS ensured that members had the edge on the competition at clerkship time. The 2015 Clerkship Symposium culminated in two seminars delivered by Clayton Utz and Minter Ellison, on cover letter and resume tips, as well as interviewing and networking advice. Corrs Chambers Westgarth Seminar: QUTLS hosted Corrs representatives who informed students on working for a top-tier. A well-attended event that helped us all through the tough clerkship period. Doughnuts May: On the 11th of May, penultimate students awaited clerkship offers. QUTLS, with the faculty, provided Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for stress relief. Careers without Clerkships Panel: The panel consisted of Dan Roe and Lucy Munt, QUT alumni who never completed clerkships, lecturers Rachael Field and James Duffy, as well as Chris Hargreaves, Senior
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Associate at McInnis Wilson and owner of the Tips for Lawyers blog. The packed event was a roaring success, with a lot of laughs and plenty of free stress balls. The recording is on the QUT Law Community site. HopgoodGanim Buddy Program: Pairs early- with later-year students to provide support at an uncertain time. This is a holistic program, designed to provide first year students with support and guidance, and a forum for the spread of wisdom. First year lunch: The lunch was an opportunity to mingle and sign up to the Buddy Program. Professionals from HopgoodGanim were available to meet with first years, giving them a glimpse into what working with a firm is like. QPILCH Walk for Justice: With the largest group in a crowd of judges and lawyers, over 50 QUT staff and students braved the cold to raise money for community legal centres and organisations to promote accessible justice. Lolly Bags: Our Portfolio worked tirelessly to make 300 lolly bags for QUTLS members, handed out in the library at exam time! The Member Services Portfolio looks forward to another packed semester!