VCLSS

The Victorian Council of Law Students’ Societies (VCLSS) represents the peak body for Victorian law students. All Victorian law students are members of this organization.

The executive of the VCLSS consists of the Presidents of the Victorian law schools, being;

  • Deakin Law Students’ Society
  • La Trobe University Law Students’ Association
  • Melbourne University Law Students’ Society
  • Monash Law Students’ Society
  • RMIT Law Students’ Society
  • Victoria University Law Students’ Society

The committee of the VCLSS consists of the VCLSS executive as well as two other representatives from each university law student organization.

Every year, the roles of the executive rotate. In 2010 the following positions are being held.

  • President: Claudia Pirvu (La Trobe)
  • Treasurer: Charles Low (Deakin)
  • Secretary: Victoria Lanyon (Monash)
  • Vice President (Careers): Andrew Maver (RMIT)
  • Vice President (Competitions): Jodie Shepard (Victoria)
  • Vice President (Equality): Romy Faulkner (Melbourne)

The VCLSS organizes a number of events throughout the year. Please find below the details of these events. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at secretary@vclss.com.

Careers Fair

The annual VCLSS Careers Fair is once again being held in 2010. This fair brings together most of Melbourne’s top tier and mid tier law firms as well as many smaller law firms, government agencies, and other legal service providers.

The purpose of this fair is to allow students the opportunity to discover what options are available to them when they graduate, as well as allowing easy access to clerkship dates and a chance to meet HR reps and members of the firms.

Important Details

  • Date: 15 April 2010
  • Place: Olympic Park
  • Time: 4pm – 7pm

Victorian Championships

The VCLSS is once again hosting the intervarsity legal competition championships. These championships represent the peak level of competition within Victoria and also provide valuable lead-up experience to the Australian Championships being held at the ALSA July Conference.

Each of the Victorian universities are invited to send the winners of their Mooting, Witness Examination, Client Interview and Negotiation competitions to compete.

Important Details

  • Date: Semi Finals: 7th May, Grand Finals: 10th May
  • Place: Semi Finals: TBA, Grand Finals: Commonwealth Law Courts
  • Time: 6pm

Women in the Law Breakfast

Every year the VCLSS hosts the Women in the Law Breakfast. This breakfast brings together a number of prominent female speakers to present to students and professionals their experiences in the profession. While this event is focused towards female law students it is an open event and anyone is entitled to attend. It also provides an ideal time to mingle and network with members of the profession in an informal setting.

Important Details

  • Date: 23rd April
  • Place: RACV Club
  • Time: 7am
  • Cost: $20

Networking Evening

In 2010 for the first time the VCLSS will be hosting a networking evening. This corporate function will allow students from all universities to mingle with HR representatives and solicitors from numerous local law firms. It will provide a great opportunity to form new contacts in an informal social setting.

Important Details

  • Date: 12 May
  • Place: Metropolitan Hotel
  • Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
  • Cost: $30