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The latest from the RMIT Law Students' Society
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Legal Research Class - 9th September
9th September - 5:00pm - 6:00pm in the Tom Smith Reading Room The LSS are presenting a legal research class to help students develop industry-relevant research skills. This research class will be lead by Cath Nolan with a panel of industry guest speakers and RMIT alumni. We'll be showing you how to get started, what the best databases are for your search topic, what skills and questions to ask when you're looking and getting tips from industry professionals on how to establish good search practices. This research class is for everybody. However, this may be particularly useful for early students who have received feedback from their first assessments, it's also perfect for ongoing students needing a refresher on legal research and anyone looking ensure their search practices are industry-relevant and durable. To best accommodate you, please REGISTER HERE |
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2019 RMIT LSS Junior Moot
Compete for a $200 cash prize against other first-time mooters! This competition is open to RMIT students who are in their first year of study or have not participated in a moot before. It is aimed at teaching students how to compete in your first foot and is an essential stepping stone for students who wish to compete nationally and internationally and represent RMIT. The problem will be focused on Criminal Law. This is an excellent opportunity to try out mooting in a supportive, internal RMIT environment where you will be given support and mentoring from experienced mooters. In 2019, there will be two optional, but highly recommended workshops for all competitors to assist you in preparing your written and oral submissions. Registration has now closed. |
2019 RMIT LSS Essay Competition
Did you write a kick-arse paper for Contract Law and now don’t know what to do with it? Want some serious bragging rights and the chance to compete with it nationally? Then enter the RMIT LSS Essay Competition. You could win $100 and have your essay published in our LSS Law Journal! Check out last year's publication here.
Students are encouraged to submit an academic paper between 3,000 and 12,000 words on ANY legal issue. Your paper needs to have been graded at 70% or above.
This competition is open to all RMIT JD students.
ENTRIES close 30 September 2019 - submit your essay here.
Did you write a kick-arse paper for Contract Law and now don’t know what to do with it? Want some serious bragging rights and the chance to compete with it nationally? Then enter the RMIT LSS Essay Competition. You could win $100 and have your essay published in our LSS Law Journal! Check out last year's publication here.
Students are encouraged to submit an academic paper between 3,000 and 12,000 words on ANY legal issue. Your paper needs to have been graded at 70% or above.
This competition is open to all RMIT JD students.
ENTRIES close 30 September 2019 - submit your essay here.
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2019 Higinbotham Lecture - Tuesday 17 September 2019, 6:00pm start
Craig Foster will deliver this year’s Higinbotham Lecture on the topic of Sport and Human Rights: Can Sport Change The World? Craig was the 40th Captain of Australia's national football team, the Socceroos, and is a 16-year veteran football analyst with SBS TV. He is a Refugee Ambassador with Amnesty Human Rights; Member of the Australian Multicultural Council; Director of Nangala Project; and Ambassador for Indigenous Football Week and the National Indigenous Championships. For more information or to register, visit the link. |
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