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The UNSW Law Society is the peak representative body for all students in the Faculty of Law. Some of the key parts include:
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We seek to develop UNSW Law students professionally, personally and socially, helping students achieve their aspirations on their professional and personal paths. Nationally, we are one of the most respected student-run law organisations, attracting sponsorship from prominent national and international firms. The UNSW Law Society is proud to celebrate a rich diversity of students with a multiplicity of aims, backgrounds and passions. We seek to represent, support and enrich our diverse cohort through the great number of activities, publications and events the UNSW Law Society hosts every year. This allows the UNSW Law Society to enrich the student academic and social life, as well as providing career support and development. The UNSW Law Society has introduced a Social Media Policy to ensure that members can continue to benefit from our Social Media. All users of our Social Media platforms are to abide by this Policy. While encouraging rigorous, constructive debate and the sharing of diverse opinions, LawSoc expects Users to treat each other with respect and courtesy.
2. If you have a concern or complaint regarding your experience as a student of UNSW Law or UNSW more generally, you will endeavour to raise these issues through proper channels of the University, rather than LawSoc Social Media. Such issues may include, but are not limited to, enrolment and course administration issues.
3. The Administrators reserve the right to remove content that is in breach of the Policy and remove users who continue to breach the Policy.
4. If you find any content that is a potential breach of the Policy, please contact the LawSoc Co-Presidents, via email at [email protected]

For further information, please refer to the full Policy at, https://goo.gl/pfqsau.

06/10/2026

UNSW Faculty of Law & Justice | Aboriginal Legal Service Internship Program

Aboriginal Legal Service Internship Program – Term 1

UNSW Faculty of Law & Justice, in partnership with the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited, is again offering two law students the opportunity to undertake a unique structured internship, while receiving a $3,000 financial support payment from the faculty.

Ideal for students interested in pursuing a graduate career in social justice, this exclusive placement provides practical exposure to legal practice, policy and law reform within a proud Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation. Students will work alongside experienced practitioners and gain practical insight into the delivery of culturally informed legal services and systemic reform initiatives.

Find out more https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/09/new-legal-internship-to-support-access-to-justice-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-communities

Students must be eligible to enrol in LAWS3555/JURD7555 in Term 1.

Apply now via 2027 Term 1 Law Internships in InPlace: https://auth-au.inplacesoftware.com/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fconnect%2Fauthorize%2Fcallback%3Fclient_id%3Dau-unsw-prod.inplace%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fplacements.unsw.edu.au%252Finplace%252F%26response_mode%3Dform_post%26response_type%3Dcode%2520id_token%2520token%26scope%3Dopenid%2520inplaceprofile%2520offline_access%26state%3DOpenIdConnect.AuthenticationProperties%253Dgc0wKjCCLH_dtHXk-DThgnQSvd5QihBc5fNizHRoEbak9WktEbo3XmP77JdgeLozJF7yoHHx9hJbMWPv45TZN5PrFDqtrMzMwB70KJRvdNG9W5Z8f8dwDR9mnOgfPl8wFvICyYkRDRs09dZBiTLU2-8SexgVtc20l2V9ROe0r2DZV24hcn3k38JTP0Nxfc2T0BJqqvop3w5xSz1l9ZH4XajRjEr6SWbL_9eHKMalr-4Kp2XRc89WD9b0f5zhuaXI%26nonce%3D638817566750313187.ZmM4YmM4MTktZGUwZi00NGUxLWE5MDItMmU0MTI1ODg4YjhjMGU4Nzg3NjItODQ2OS00MmNkLTk3MDUtNWUwYjMwYzUwOTAz

Applications close Sunday 11 October.

04/10/2026

The 2026/27 Cabinet Election results are in!

The incoming team will be:

Co-President (Male-identifying) – Andrew Tutos
Co-President (Female-identifying) – Lauren Chau
Secretary – Jaemin Lee
Treasurer – Nicholas Terrell
Vice-President (Activities) – Asmita Kaur
Vice-President (Administration) – Ethan Lee
Vice-President (Education) – Savannah Amaral
Vice-President (International) – Vanessa Ma
Vice-President (Juris Doctor/Postgraduate) – Michelle Gulati
Vice-President (Mooting) – Arabella Tavares
Vice-President (Private Law Careers) – Subhan Zabul
Vice-President (Publications) – Sienna Gunawan
Vice-President (Public Interest Careers) – Aaron Ly
Vice-President (Skills) – Ashley Kim
Vice-President (Social Justice) – Zackariyya Fayad

Congratulations to our incoming cabinet members!

We would like to thank and congratulate all candidates for running in the LawSoc election. It is a very challenging process, but your involvement is crucial to bettering LawSoc for all members in 2026/27.

Finally, we would also like to extend a warm thank you to Audrey Troung for being an amazing Returning Officer, ensuring the election process was fair and efficient.

A full break down of the election results can be found here:

01/10/2026

Allens | 2027 First Nations Legal Internship

Applications for the Allens 2027 First Nations Legal Internship are now open!

The internship is a three-week opportunity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law students to gain exposure to a commercial legal environment, explore life at Allens and the practice areas we specialise in and build their professional networks.��

Applications close on Monday, 2 November.

Find out more and apply here: https://graduates.allens.com.au/our-programs/

27/09/2026

🚨 WANT TO VOTE IN THE 2027 CABINET ELECTIONS? 🚨

Make sure you’re registered as a UNSW LawSoc member on Rubric!

Your personalised voting link will be sent only to registered LawSoc members — so if you’re not registered, you won’t receive your link to vote.

Not sure? If you did not sign up via Rubric this year, then you are not a member. Sign up before 29 September 5pm so you don't miss out.

🔗 Register on Rubric: https://campus.hellorubric.com/?tab=memberships&s=12587

23/09/2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer | Singapore and Hong Kong 2027 Vacation Schemes

HSF Kramer Singapore office offers a dual qualification training programme,
resulting in being qualified in Singapore as well as England & Wales. The dual-qualification training programme is offered jointly with our Formal Law Alliance partner, Prolegis LLC. Training Contracts will be issued in accordance to the SILE moratorium time line.

HSF Kramer Hong Kong office offers a Hong Kong training contract. We recruit 2 years in advance and future trainees are required to complete conversion exams and PCLL before starting the training contract.

Trainee Solicitors are usually recruited via our vacation scheme programme.

The vacation scheme:
Our month-long, paid vacation schemes are a chance to get to know us and the first step in starting a legal career with us. You will undertake real work in two different departments for high-profile clients; attend workshops, presentations and social events; and complete an exit interview with partners.

We are looking for exceptional and all-rounded candidates who are penultimate or final-year law students, and while we look for strong academic performers, we will
always take mitigating circumstances into account – please include as much
detail as you’re comfortable with in the additional information box on the
online application form.

If your initial application is shortlisted, you will be invited to undergo an online assessment. You will then be interviewed by a panel including a partner and a senior associate.

Applications for our Singapore and Hong Kong 2027 vacation schemes open from 1 September 2026 to 1 January 2027.

22/09/2026

🧺 2 WEEKS UNTIL YOU CAN FIND AND KEEP 👀

But first… we need some things to find. 🤨

Got books gathering dust on your shelf? Clothes ready for a new home?

📚 + 🧥 = DONATE TO FINDERS KEEPERS!

📬 Accepting books and clothes | 📍 Donate next to the Security Desk at the entrance to the Law Library | 📅 Donations close Monday 5 October

07/09/2026

UNSW Law & Justice | Legal Aid (RRR) Summer Internship

Legal Aid (RRR) Summer Internship Program Information Session

Make a real impact through regional practice.

UNSW Law & Justice is offering six penultimate or final year law students the opportunity to undertake a three-week summer internship with Legal Aid NSW in Broken Hill, Dubbo or Wagga Wagga. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on legal experience while supporting communities with limited access to legal services.

Internships will commence from Monday 18 January and conclude on Friday 5 February. Students must be available to live and undertake the internship in one of the regional locations for the entire duration of the program.

The Faculty of Law & Justice will provide each successful intern with a $4,000 financial support payment to assist with living expenses including accommodation and travel.

To find out more, register to attend one of two information sessions

Thursday 24 September | 1.00 PM – 1.45 PM ( In-person only)
or
Thursday 6 October | 1.00 PM – 1.45 PM (Online only)

Register here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1999064849779?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/09/2026

UNSW Law & Justice | Career Advisor Sessions

Unlocking Opportunities | Securing your first legal role

Join UNSW Law & Justice Career Advisors Trina Robinson and Rachel Kok for an informative online session designed to help you take the first steps toward securing a legal role.

Monday 21 September | 6.15 PM – 7.15 PM
or
Wednesday 23 September | 6.15 PM – 7.15 PM

This session will cover:
* Legal career pathways
* Practical strategies to gain experience while studying
* Effective job search techniques
* Tips for crafting standout resumes and cover letters
* Interview preparation and success strategies

Preparation is key - equip yourself with the tools and confidence to launch your legal career.

While these workshops are tailored for pre-penultimate year law students (i.e. 1st/2nd/3rd year LLB and 1st year JD), all Law & Justice students are welcome to attend.

Register for an online session here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/unlocking-opportunities-securing-your-first-legal-role-tickets-1997663951655?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/09/2026

⚖️💐DIVERSITY IN LAW NETWORKING SHOWCASE💐⚖️

Celebrate Diversity Week with a special evening that will bring together the organisations and affinity groups helping to create a more inclusive, representative and equitable legal profession 🏆.

Join us at Corrs Chambers Westgarth for to connect directly with organisation representatives, learn about mentoring and professional development opportunities, explore pathways to involvement and build valuable networks across the legal community 👥.

🏛️ PRESENTING ORGANISATIONS 🏛️

Confirmed presenting organisations include ⚖️
- Asian Australian Lawyers Association
- UNSW Australian Human Rights Institute
- Pacific Lawyers Australian Network
- Pride in Law
- Women Lawyers Association of NSW
- UNSW Law Society
- and more!

📚 EVENT DETAILS 📚

📅 24 September
🕒 6:00 - 8:00 PM Networking drinks & canapés
🕒 6:30 PM Panel discussion
📍 Corrs Chambers Westgarth,
Level 37, 50 Bridge Street, Sydney

Whether you’re a student considering your future career or a legal professional passionate about diversity and inclusion, don’t miss this unique chance to engage with organisations driving positive change across the profession 🙌🏼 .

We look forward to seeing you there🫱🏼‍🫲🏾!

Please note, we kindly ask students only register if they are confident they can join us on the night, this way registered numbers are appropriately reflected on the day 😊.

🔗 REGISTER FOR FREE:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/diversity-in-law-networking-showcase-tickets-1997810416736?aff=oddtdtcreator

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