RMIT LSS History

RMIT LSS was founded in 2009, following the commencement of the RMIT Juris Doctor program in 2007.

RMIT LSS Presidents

2021 - Sharlene Morling ​​
2019/20 - Cassandra Knight-Grull​
2018 - Martha Arkalis
2016/17 - Elise Steegstra
2015 - Naomi Keessen
2014 - Paul Melican 
2013 - Desiree Rock
2011/12 - David Mejia-Canales 
​2010 - Paul Mangopolous
2009 - Andrew Maver (Founding President)

RMIT LSS Vision Statement 

Creating a vibrant and high calibre law student society that establishes a culture focused on the pursuit of excellence in legal studies and garners impeccable regard for the quality of the RMIT program and its graduates.

RMIT LSS Goal Statement

We are very fortunate that our program is affiliated with a vibrant and innovative institution like RMIT University. We study in modern, centrally located teaching facilities, our students and staff are passionate and dedicated, our future is a bright one.
We aim to capitalize on the strength of our affiliation with RMIT University, on the benefit of being a practical and exciting law program and the quality of our teaching staff to foment a vibrant “law school” culture amongst students at RMIT.

About RMIT Law Students' Society & the RMIT Law Programs

Membership
Membership of the RMIT Law Students' Society is your ticket to getting the most out of your law degree and entitles you to:
  • Free entry to most RMIT LSS events including social, education and careers events.
  • Discounted members' pricing on all other RMIT LSS events including the Law Ball.
  • Entry into all RMIT LSS competitions such as the Essay Competition and Junior Moot.
  • Ability to represent RMIT in competitions both nationally and internationally.
  • Supports the RMIT LSS to advocate on your behalf with the University.
  • Qualifies you to nominate and vote for executive positions.
  • And much more!
Please click here to purchase your yearly membership.

The RMIT University Juris Doctor
The RMIT University Bachelor Degrees​
The RMIT University Legal Practice Vocational Education