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The College of Law and Justice Student Society, Victoria University

21/10/2026

What’s it really like to start a career in law? Let’s ask two lawyers who’ve been there.

Join the College of Law, James d’Apice and Stefanie Costi for a free webinar on the realities of starting your legal career.

From handling feedback and finding your confidence to building connections and navigating workplace challenges, hear their stories, experiences and practical advice.

Still studying, completing PLT or starting your first legal role? This one’s for you.

👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g4_4krHA

🔗 link can also be found in the link tree above

Can’t make it live? We’ll send you the recording.

29/09/2026

Click here to register for the event: https://www.leocussen.edu.au/event/lets-talk-plt/?tracking_link=dictum-society-vic-uni-lss&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=plt26-lets-talk-plt

Register here, we’re looking forward to seeing you there. https://www.leocussen.edu.au/women-in-law-panel/

17/09/2026

19/08/2026

Trying to land your first legal job?

CareerCon is a free online event for law students and graduates covering the things worth knowing before you start applying.

Across four webinars, hear from recruiters, lawyers and careers experts about:

•How AI is changing graduate recruitment
• Using AI in job applications
• What makes graduates valuable as legal work changes
• What modern legal careers actually look like

14–17 September | Online | Free

Register once to join any of the sessions live or catch up with the recordings.

REGISTER VIA THE LINK IN OUR BIO‼️

15/08/2026

Come Meet the Dictum Society at VU Open Day!

Thinking about studying Law, Justice or Criminology at Victoria University? Visit the Dictum Society at the VU City Campus Open Day and learn more about student life, leadership opportunities, networking, competitions, social events, and how you can get involved in the VU community.

Date: Sunday, 30 August 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: VU City Campus, 370 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Interested in joining the Dictum Society Executive Committee 2026-2027?

Scan the QR code at our booth and complete an Expression of Interest form. We have separate forms available for current VU students and prospective students, including high school and transfer students.

The Expression of Interest forms can also be accessed via the link in our bio.

We look forward to meeting current and future Law, Justice and Criminology students and sharing what Dictum Society has to offer. ⚖️

12/08/2026

The College of Law Victoria are running a free PLT Open House event for law students - to demystify PLT, give students a campus tour, answer any questions and provide free Linked In headshots for all attendees.

Register now: https://www.collaw.edu.au/practical-legal-training/events/open-house-2026/?utm_source=marketo_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AU-EP-EVT-PLT-02-09-2026-1798-Conference/Tradeshow-VIC%20Open%20House&mkt_tok=MTg1LUFPQy00NDQAAAGjiDp5kD9Hdx_9MX1VHWLkcwCJhoXJBu4vtWwAsxtYUhQbCd79-Zr5BJHSkSrx2d4T67mLwRsvitYAKHE4QQ

10/08/2026

A Thank You from the Dictum Society

In late April 2026, we had the pleasure of hosting our Junior Moot Competition.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all students who participated. Your preparation, professionalism and commitment made the competition a valuable and rewarding experience.

Congratulations to the Winners - Group 1

A special congratulations to the four members of Group 1 for their outstanding performance and well-earned victory:

🥇Louis Adjei Danso
🥇Joey Vegas
🥇Amisha Kumar
🥇Batool Al Saady

We are also grateful to our four judges for generously contributing their time, expertise and guidance:

•Kathleen Raponi
•Gerard Everett
•Professor John Weldon
•Thunu Rathnayaka

A special acknowledgement also goes to our Dictum Committee members who dedicated their time to preparing, coordinating and supporting the competition:

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Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the Junior Moot Competition. We look forward to welcoming students back and seeing both familiar and new faces at future moot competitions, as we revive the spirit of mooting!

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01/08/2026

Law student voices deserve to be part of the conversation about the future of legal education, legal careers and the profession.

That’s why ALSA and the College of Law have launched the Law Student Landscape Survey.

Take 8 minutes to help shape the conversation about AI, legal careers and the future of the profession.

👉 Complete the survey in the link in our bio ‘College of Law - Survey’

20/05/2026

Curious about PLT but not sure what to expect?

Come and see it for yourself at Leo Cussen.

They’re opening the doors to their Melbourne premises for a guided tour where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at life at Leo Cussen. Explore the space, meet the people who support you through PLT, and get a real feel for how the program works in practice. Plus, stay afterwards for light refreshments and a chat with the team.

📍 Level 16, 15 William Street, Melbourne
🗓️ Thursday, 28 May
⏰ 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Register via the link in our bio ⚖️

Address

295 Queen Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Telephone

+61399191947

Website

http://www.dictumsocietyvu.com/

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