Hi all,

Welcome back to semester two, 2010.  I hope that you all enjoyed the winter break.  We have a number of top events planned for semester two, so I hope, given winter hibernation, you have plenty of energy to get involved.

The TULS ‘Christmas in July’ barrel was a smashing success.  Our newly acquired spit roast turned out some fabulous ‘reindeer rolls’ which would have made for a very jolly Santa (OK, I’ll avoid jokes about ‘ho, ho, hoing’ too…).  The beer was cold, the fires were warm and we also have some NEW STUBBIE HOLDERS to warm your hands.  If you’d like to get your mits on some, they’re $4 – selling at a TULS event near you!

If you’re having world cup fever withdrawals, Soccer and Football tournaments are coming up.  The final competition is yet to be finalised, but we’re looking forward to a mighty match, hopefully involving Med, Engi and Business.

UTAS also had a very successful (and fun) time at the 2010 ALSA Conference.  Pip Monk got through to the semi-finals for Witness Examination.  Marko Bolonja won best speaker in a preliminary round moot.  Our delegation was one of the biggest yet – I would encourage you all to get involved in 2011, when the Conference is held in New South Wales.

Also, look out for your year group event… coming soon.  A great way to accumulate new law friends!  The fifth year lunch is booked in at the Bay Hotel, Sandy Bay… special thanks to our sponsor, the Law Society of Tasmania.

We also hope to get some social justice events on the agenda this semester.  If you have any suggestions about forums or events you’d like to see – we’re open to suggestions!

We’ll have more updates as the semester progresses.  ’Til then, study hard!

Jen

Welcome to 2010!

The first year of a new decade, but with all the wisdom that the noughties gave us… it should be a good one.

TULS has plenty planned for all students in 2010.  We’ve kicked the year off with a bang, recruiting in excess of 500 members at clubs and societies day.  There’s still memberships available, so if you’re still on the outer, get in touch with a TULS committee member.  Memberships (post-societies’ day) are only $5!

The recent barrel was truly rock ‘n’ roll, with an excellent Guitar Hero competition… Angus Young, eat your heart out, baby.

We’ve also been focused on getting YOU a job.  The Law Forum and Careers Fair were very well attended.  Prospective employers were impressed.

Also, a ‘judicious’ (actually, HUGE) welcome to all of the Introduction to Law students.  We met some of you on Intro camp, and we have to say… we like your style!  A great way for Intro students to meet friends is to come along to TULS events and meet your fellow partners in crime (I mean… justice…).

In the not too distance future, TULS is holding more barrels and soirees, sporting matches (netball, cricket, soccer, football), COMPETITIONS (sign up now) and the TULS mentoring program (for intro and second year students).  Most importantly, keep an eye out for the cocktail party.  Tickets will sell out fast!

Hope to see you join in!

Jennifer O’Farrell

March 2010