As one of the most highly attended events on the QUTLS Calendar, the Clerkship Symposium is a valuable opportunity for firms to appeal to students as they begin the clerkship process. It provides a unique opportunity for firms to engage directly with students, and for students to gain an in-depth appreciation of the different opportunities available at different firms, as well as an insight into the workplace culture.

Meet the Profession has historically been the most popular event on the calendar for the Education Portfolio. Occurring at the peak of clerkship season, it provides a perfect opportunity for firms to appeal to students before applications close, and for students to make valuable connections with firms before participating in the interview process.

This event is targeted specifically at students who are interested in improving their chances of obtaining undergraduate opportunities such as paralegal, law clerk and legal assistant roles. To this end, we will be inviting a range of legal professionals and human resource representatives to speak about the sorts of roles available and how students can sell themselves better on their resume and during an interview.

Many students are unaware of the diversity of pathways which are available at the culmination of the law degree. Additionally, many students are already aware that a career in commercial law is not the path that interests them most. This event is designed for these students, to break down the myth that clerkships are the only way to obtain a fulfilling career in law, and to introduce QUT Law students to professionals from a broader range of careers than just the sphere of commercial law. We invite professionals who work in the areas of government, accounting, consulting, in-house legal teams and many other areas to attend this event.

The QUTLS Mentorship Program plays a vital role in supporting first year students in their transition from school to university, as well as facilitating an important sense of community for external students. The most significant activity run within the mentorship portfolio is the ‘Buddy Program’ which matches first year students with an older mentor who provides support as the new student navigates law school for the first time.