About USALSA

 

Established in 2008, we are the peak representative body for law students at the University of South Australia. Our Association strives to offer a balance of academic and social activities for students at UniSA, as well as acting as a means for communication between the University and the student body.

We offer a range of different services to our members, including: educational activities; building practical legal skills through academic competitions; social events; educational lobbying; and careers advice.

Membership is FREE to all students enrolled in a law program at the University of South Australia and will entitle you to a variety of benefits, including: 

• The chance to participate in academic competitions such as Mooting, Witness Examination, Negotiation and Client Interview;

• Eligibility to attend ALSA conferences on behalf USALSA (as a competitor or general delegate); and

• The opportunity to run for a position on the committee.

 

Objectives of USALSA

 

• To ensure that the educational, vocational and socialise needs of all UniSA law students are met through an association that is responsive to the students within our diverse community;

• To promote a strong, supportive and vibrant student culture which acknowledges our unique environment;

• To ensure that UniSA law students are aware of the various career opportunities available to them, both within the legal profession and in other sectors;

• To promote the interests of UniSA law students to the profession and other law schools; and

• To encourage commitment to social justice among our law graduates at UniSA.

 

What we do 

 

USALSA caters to the needs of its law students in a number of ways, including:

• Organising social events to allow interaction between students, staff and the profession;

• Maintaining communication platforms to allow for the effective dissemination of information to students;

• Advocating student needs to the UniSA School of Law and wider UniSA community;

• Organising careers seminars and providing career related information;

• Publishing a student magazine to inform law students of activities within the UniSA School of Law and provide a forum for students ideas, information and advertising for law firms;

• Encouraging and promoting active participation within our community through endeavours such as the UniSA Legal Advice Clinic and other volunteer organisations; and

• Operating a variety of legal advocacy competitions to provide practical experience and skill development; andpromoting the UniSA Law brand name by producing and distributing law school merchandise such as jumpers and other apparel.

 

USALSA is affiliated with the Australian Law Students Association (ALSA)

 

 

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