Macquarie University Law Society - Muls

// THE BRIEF EDITION 3 - PRINT EDITION AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP //
The FINAL Edition of The Brief is now available! Be sure to swing past the MULS Common Room in 6 First Walk, W3A to grab a copy!

// SHELTER - SOCIAL JUSTICE SPEAKER NIGHT - GLP POINTS // On Thursday 18 October MULS Social Justice will be hosting its second speaker night of the year, this time with the theme of 'Shelter'. If you're interested in hearing about your rights as a tenant, issues of homelessness, increasing housing prices in Sydney, and the denial of refugees seeking access to shelter, then come along! The event is running from 5.30-7.30pm, there will be free food and you can claim GLP points. What more could you want?

// LAW BALL FINAL DETAILS //

//REGISTRATIONS CLOSING VERY SOON//
If you are planning to attend the Baker McKenzie breakfast, please RSVP via the Google form ASAP! Do so via this link: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScc2CK ZCaCabn3SBa…/viewform
Baker McKenzie needs to know numbers for catering purposes, so please RSVP soon! It's sure to be an awesome breakfast with some great conversations about wellbeing.
... We hope to see you there!
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// CUPCAKES AND MENTAL HEALTH //
Join MULS Social Justice on Mental Health Day this Wednesday 10 October between 3.30 and 6pm on Wally's Walk as part of the Shift. We'll have cupcakes available for a gold coin donation (which will go to the Heart Foundation) and a fun activity to open up dialogue about mental health. See you there!

Come along to the Smarter Drafter Information Session to learn all you need to know about automated legal documents! CEO Adam Long started the business as a document automation platform to help small law firms be more profitable by drafting advanced legal documents and transform the legal sector through automation.
The presentation will begin at 2pm and light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!

// LAW BALL AFTER PARTY ANNOUNCED! //

// Image-based Abuse Law Seminar //
You are invited to a seminar on the phenomenon of image-based abuse!
The presenters, image-based law reform activist and Macquarie law alumni Noelle Martin and Clayton Utz Partner Pip Mitchell will discuss:
... • new laws implemented to criminalise the non-consensual distribution of intimate images without consent; • personal accounts of the impact of image-based abuse; and • reforms to legislation proposed by social groups.
This event is proudly co-hosted with Clayton Utz.
Following the discussion, you will have the opportunity to network with speakers legal professionals, academics and students. Drinks and canapés will be provided.
Date: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, 25 October 2018 Location: Macquarie University Incubator Register by: 22 October 2018 with the registration link.
https://events.mq.edu.au/…/dd310db0-0c4 3-45de-9379-bbd36251…
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Each semester the Macquarie University Law Society (MULS) holds a Social Justice Speaker event which addresses a topical social justice issue, creating a forum for discussion and debate surrounding its relationship with the law.
In Session 2 2018, we will be exploring the topic of 'shelter'. The speakers for this event will be sharing their personal findings and opinions from their own research or work experience. This event will be a great opportunity for students to hear about pressing issues we are facing today as well as potential career paths.
We hope to see you there!

Macquarie University Law Society in collaboration with Baker McKenzie welcome you to attend a wellbeing breakfast where you will be able to listen to our panellists discuss mental health and wellbeing in the law. This event will be catered. Please provide any dietary requirements through the RSVP link below.
Registrations are essential, please do so via this link: https://goo.gl/forms/ECr9SMmCR3JB21Wk2
Time: 8.00 for an 8.15am start... Dress code: Business attire.
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// THE BRIEF EDITION 3 //
We are excited to publish the final edition of The Brief 2018! In this edition, we have articles on advertising claims of ‘all-natural products’, rental laws in NSW and Victoria, online shopping technologies and the pitfalls, legislative reforms to consumer laws, piracy and trademarks in fashion.

Be sure to read up on the education guide now! It includes everything you need to know about studying law at Macquarie, a comprehensive guide to achieving first class honours, a list of law electives offered in 2019 and personal recommendations from students as well as a page dedicated to exchange options!

// VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - CANCER COUNCIL PRO BONO PROGRAM //
Seeking legal experience in the not-for-profit sector over summer? Cancer Council Pro Bono Program is now recruiting volunteer law students for our Summer Clerkship program!
The Cancer Council Pro Bono Program assists cancer patients and carers to access legal, financial and other professional services, when they would otherwise be unable to do so, because of cost, illness or other barriers. Clerks have primary res...ponsibility for contacting clients to determine their legal or financial issues and take detailed instructions, and gain valuable skills and experience in client interviewing, legal research, fact investigation and analysis and legal drafting.
The Pro Bono Program is recruiting law students in their 3rd year or above, to volunteer 2 days per week.
https://www.cancercouncil.org.au/Voluntee rs/JP0000030927/
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Come along to the Smarter Drafter Information Session to learn all you need to know about automated legal documents! CEO Adam Long started the business as a document automation platform to help small law firms be more profitable by drafting advanced legal documents and transform the legal sector through automation.
The presentation will begin at 2pm and light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!

// MULS COMPETITION UPDATE // Last week, Sam Marshall, Cory MP, Anneliese Cooper represented MULS in the Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot for 2018. Congratulations to our team who after months of preparation had an enjoyable week of advocacy, mooting a problem written by Commonwealth Solicitor-General, Dr. Stephen Donoghue SC.
Although the team did not break, our sources can confirm that they 100% won the case discussion in the pub after break night. Samantha also received the 'Friendly Face Award', presented to her at the Gala Dinner in the presence of the Honourable Justice Bell.

Don't forget to check out the Careers Guide! This is an excellent resource for all students and beyond to help navigate the daunting task of looking for a job!

Each semester the Macquarie University Law Society (MULS) holds a Social Justice Speaker event which addresses a topical social justice issue, creating a forum for discussion and debate surrounding its relationship with the law.
In Session 2 2018, we will be exploring the topic of 'shelter'. The speakers for this event will be sharing their personal findings and opinions from their own research or work experience. This event will be a great opportunity for students to hear about pressing issues we are facing today as well as potential career paths.
We hope to see you there!