Issue 1
2016
THE PEOPLE’S PETTIFOGGER
“Giving the people what they want, and also what
they need” – Sean Paul circa 2013
Welcome back or welcome to law school (morning LAW121),
We trust everyone had the summer holidays that dreams are made
of. In particular we hope everyone had a corker of a time at Falls
and Party in the Paddock and was still able to make fat stacks in
casual employment or lock down some valuable work experience.
With all the par-taying and summer romance out of your system,
the team here at the ‘Fog wishes you all the best as you dust off
your pencil cases and textbooks and prepare yourself for a solid
semester of social events and academic endeavours.
Firstly we would like to point out that the ‘Fog has changed its
official name from ‘Pettifogger’ to ‘The People’s Pettifogger’. This is
to ensure we provide a more inclusive newsletter for the greater
UTAS law student family tree. For anyone who disagrees with this
decision please contact our new ‘Letters to the Editor’ section via
e-mail ([email protected]) or Facebook (type the Boolean
queries ‘Michael Flanagan’ or ‘Will Bartlett’ into your search bar).
To usher in this new generation of ‘The People’s Pettifogger’ we
have prepared a bumper summer edition. In this monster of a ‘Fog
you can read pieces from TULS members in regards to what went
down over summer as well as what upcoming events,
competitions, social justice and careers opportunities are
happening around law school. Also take the time to enjoy the
jocular side of the law school lifestyle with a return of the ‘look-alike’ section and a refreshingly banterous letter from leading SueNeill Fraser advocate Alex Wells.
To make our readers’ lives easier, we have also changed our font
to the incredibly user friendly ‘Century Gothic’. This was not a
decision we made lightly and was in the face of extreme protest
from 5th year law student Jake Farmer, who just last week paid an
extra $200 to Oxford University Press in order to have his Evidence
textbook printed in Herculanum (allegedly Jake’s favourite font).
Please enjoy this issue of the ‘Fog and we wish you the very best for
the start of the year.
Mike and Will
TULS Publications Officers 2016
#discovery88
Whack it on your fridge
WALKING Each Thursday 12-1
GROUP students will leave the
library for a walk.
COMET/ Thursday March 17th at
SLS QUIZ the Brunswick.
NIGHT
TULS/MED Friday March 11th at the
BARREL ref steps.
TULS Week 4. Keep your eyes
CRICKET peeled for details.
ALSA Friday 4 March until
TRYOUTS Friday 11 March
Send us your quandaries:
[email protected]
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Spring 2016
President’s Report – with
Dinesh Loganathan
Hello Leagles,
TULS 2016 started the year on a great note with Intro Camp, Bridging Program and Societies Day.
Thank you to those who signed up for TULS membership on Societies Day. Despite the rain, we stood
strong and managed to sell 1200 memberships. Our amazing VP Sponsorship Dashini worked
extremely hard over summer to arrange some sick deals that no other society has.
TULS has a few events lined up for you throughout the semester so keep a lookout for the events on
the TULS Facebook page. Our upcoming event is the combined Law/Med Barrel on Friday the 11 th of
March at the Ref Steps.
TULS 2016’s primary objective is to advocate for the rights and interests of all UTAS law students so if
you have any concerns please feel free to approach your respective Year Reps or alternatively drop
me an email. Our focus this year will be on student welfare and expanding the career opportunities
for UTAS law students. We want to try and make sure your law school experience is the best possible
and as such, there will be an envelope placed outside the TULS office for students to provide
feedback or suggestions to us. If you have academic matters that you do not feel comfortable
addressing to your lecturers, please contact our VP Education.
If you are interested in knowing more or looking to get involved with TULS keep a lookout for
subcommittee applications in the next couple of weeks. I sincerely urge everyone to actively
participate in TULS events as it is a good opportunity to get to know your peers and take a break from
studying.
I hope that everyone has a fun, productive and successful year ahead.
Dinesh Loganathan
TULS President
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Spring 2016
SO MANY ACTIVITIES
Maggie (Vice President Activities)
Hola. Welcome to 2016. As a 27-year-old Englishman once mixed, I
know there’s gonna be good times…
…and good times we have had. February was a big month, with
TULS hitting sixes at both Intro Camp and on Societies Day. The
incoming students got uber excited for the next five years of law
school at The Lea Scout Centre. Highlights include Jake’s quiz, the
d-floor, ‘never have I ever’ and Inga mistaking Brook (the Social
Justice and Equity Officer) for a first year. Societies Day went
swimmingly, with around 1200 memberships sold. Thanks to all those
who came out and supported TULS, it was simply marvellous.
There’s a lot to look forward to this semester. The first barrel is
coming to the crease next Friday. Just like the 29th of February,
barrels like this only come round once every four years – waiting for
this is like waiting for the new Frank Ocean album. We’re
collaborating with TUMSS at the ref steps – expect cold drinks, dope
beats by Sexy Lucy and the freshest mexican by Taco Taco.
Also keep an eye out for inter-faculty sport, you have all been
incepted with cricket references. The T20 Big Bash between
Engi, Law and Med will take place in week 4. If you’re
interested in playing fast bowl an email to
[email protected].
See you at the barrel.
Maggie
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Welcome Back!
TULS’ Welfare Officer Ruthie shares the good vibes in a
double-page welfare bonanza
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Semester 1 2016! TULS hopes that you had a wonderful
holiday full of sunshine and relaxation! A law degree is a lot of fun, but also a lot of hard work
and at times can be extremely stressful and daunting. TULS recognises the stress placed on
students during the academic year and we wanted to take some time at the start of the year to
remind you all that the most important thing is your health and happiness! If you’re ever feeling
stressed, down, depressed or unhappy we want you to know that we’re here to help. The TULS
welfare officer contact is [email protected] and you’re welcome to email with any concerns
or queries. If you don’t feel like we can help, there are plenty of services available to you,
including the following:
UTAS COUNSELLING SERVICE
SURVIVE LAW
LIFELINE
Hobart – Level 1 Student Centre Administration
Building (Phone (03) 6226 2697)
Survivelaw.com
13 11 14
UTAS LEARNING ACCESS PLANS
BEYOND BLUE
THE DESK
http://www.utas.edu.au/students/disability/learning-
1300 22 4636
Thedesk.org.au
JONNO’S WELFARE TIP:
The stress of law school, has nearly beaten me…
Multiple times. Whether it is preparing for moots,
trying to wrap your head around a case or just
the pressure of much to do, with so little time.
What is important is your personal welfare and
finding ways to limit the amount of stress caused
by study. I find solace during semester by setting
aside time to be with friends, going for a walk or
some other version of physical activity.
But the thing that gets me away from law school
stress the most is music. Pink Floyd are my 'go to'
stress release mechanism, because their music
has a massive impact on relaxing me and
reducing my stress levels by taking my mind, at
least for a little while, off the anxiety and stress of
law school! Your personal welfare is the most
important for you and your study - so find what
works for you, and you'll be so much better for it!
NICK’S WELFARE TIP:
Last year I discovered an app which saved my
degree. The app, called ‘Self Control’, allows
you to block distracting websites online for a
period of time. Downloading this app allowed
me to curb my procrastination and gave me
time to do other things.
Well having my procrastination under control,
suddenly I have time to do things like hang out
with my friends, and do some physical
exercise, which help improve both mental and
physical wellbeing. When one or two aspects
of your health are under control it’s easier to
get the others under control as well.
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This week’s welfare tips:
1. Check out the amazing ALSA wellbeing
guide at
http://alsa.net.au/publications/#publications2
2. Use ASIC’s budget planner app to help you
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break down your budget and find out where
X
your money
is going! Knowing what you’re
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spending
your
money on can really help you to
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de-stress
3 by allowing you to effectively budget.
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3. Walk to and from uni, or, if you can’t walk,
park your car a few extra mins away and walk
the rest
T of the way. There’s nothing more
relaxing
h than a bit of fresh air!
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4. In the
d 10 minute break between lectures, or
in theemiddle of a double lecture, go for a
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WELFARE PLEDGE…write down three key ways
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that you promise to look after your welfare this
semester:
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2.
3.
SEMESTER 1 WELFARE CALENDAR:
Walking group 12-1pm Thursdays each
week
Suicide Prevention Training: 3rd and 4th May
Chai and Chat Sessions: pop up throughout
semester (keep an eye on the FB page)
Health Week Semester 1: date TBD
o Bi-annual ‘Puppy picnic’
o Sports competition
o Free breakfast
o Chai and chat expo session
Law Café upgrade (ongoing throughout
semester)
Mature Aged Students Event: date TBD
(please contact me with suggestions!)
SWOTVAC tea station: week beginning 28th
May
FEATURE RECIPE – BANANA AND OAT MUFFINS:
2 cups (260g) wholemeal self-raising flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon bicarbonate soda
1 cup (100g) rolled oats
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
2 eggs
¾ cup (185g) plain low-fat yoghurt
¼ cup (60ml) canola oil
2 bananas (250g) mashed
METHOD:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a 12 cup muffin
pan with paper cases.
Now cut this out and stick it somewhere you
won’t forget!
Step 2: Sift flour, cinnamon and soda into a bowl. Empty
the flour husks from the sifter back into the bowl along
with the oats and brown sugar, and stir to combine.
Yoga position of the week: Sun Salutation!
Step 3: Whisk eggs, yoghurt and oil together. Add
banana and stir to combine. Pour into dry ingredients
and mix together using a wooden spoon until just
combined. Mixture may be lumpy and does not have
to be evenly mixed.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRONOUNCEMENTS
– TULS COMMITTEE UPDATES
Harriet: Vice-President Education
Got a problem with your classes? Don’t want to
wait until Evaluates come out?
Look no further. Although I have been ‘that
person’, and lecture-bashed most of you guys in
Week 1, I thought I’d introduce myself again.
My name is Harriet and I’m in fifth year law (with
no idea of how I got here). I’m Vice-Prez
(Education) this year on TULS and my job is to
help students out with any problems they have,
whether it be teaching, assessment, tutorials,
honours, exchange, failing a unit… ANYTHING.
My job is to communicate your concerns to the
relevant staff, whether it be the Dean, year level
director, the Teaching and Learning Committee,
TULS President, or Board of the Law Faculty. Your
problems are my excuse to avoid studying! Any
concerns you have, please email me at
[email protected], flag me down at
school, or send me a Facebook message.
Cheers!
What is PASS?
PASS sessions are free, voluntary sessions
available to all students in a unit. They are
designed to help you revise content and
learn study skills in a more informal
environment than normal tutorials. They are
facilitated by an older student who has
previously done well in the subject. They are
highly recommended, especially as the
student facilitators often drop hot tips!
Introduction to Law (LAW121) with Tiarni:
-
Tuesday 2PM – Law Room 121
Thursday 12PM – Law Room 131
Friday 11AM – Engineering 335
Foundations of Private Law (LAW252) with
Bryanna:
-
Tuesday 4PM – Law Room 121
Thursday 3PM – Law Room 121
Foundations of Public LAW (LAW253) with
Verity:
-
Monday 1PM – Humanities 447B
Thursday 12PM – Law Room 300
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRONOUNCEMENTS
– TULS COMMITTEE UPDATES
Carolyn – Careers Director
Dear Legal Eagles,
In 2016 TULS Careers is looking to take a more
hands-on approach to delivering what students
really want careers and skills-wise. Submissions are
now being taken from students regarding skills or
careers-related workshops that they would like to
attend. It could be specific like resume-writing, or
general, like public sector opportunities. If it’s
something that you think would make a useful
workshop for your year, or for everyone, please
email [email protected] with your details
(including year) and suggestion. While no
guarantees can be made, TULS will do its best to
bring you the options you really want.
Stay tuned for emails, our Facebook page, and to
the ‘Fog for further updates about upcoming
careers events and other opportunities.
Carolyn Scott
Careers Director
[email protected]
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRONOUNCEMENTS
– TULS COMMITTEE UPDATES
Brook: Social Justice and Equity Officer
Hi everyone!
My name is Brook Dambacher and I am this year’s Social Justice and Equity
Officer on TULS. This year I aim to enhance opportunities for students to
engage in social justice issues. There are some amazing volunteering
opportunities on offer, and I’d encourage all of you to get involved during
your studies.
Volunteering allows you to gain valuable experience doing legal work, looks
great on your resume and is a means for you to make a real contribution to
the community! Keep a look out in each Pettifogger for opportunities, and
also have a browse of the Social Justice Guide put out by TULS each year to
find out about the wide range of work students can get involved in!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRONOUNCEMENTS
– TULS COMMITTEE UPDATES
Alex Cordova: International
Students Officer
O-week Re-Cap:
Orientation week is an important week for Law
students who are commencing their studies at UTAS
and students who are migrating to second year. TULS
was actively involved in O-week this year. Our aim
was firstly to make commencing students feel more
involved in the UTAS law community and secondly to
provide study and organisation tips to migrating
students.
We understand how difficult it can be for
commencing students to feel involved in the law
community because their classes do not take place
in the law school. TULS conducted presentations to
inform these students of all the events and services
provided this year. Specifically, commencing
students were informed about the “2015 TULS Student
Opportunities Guide – Public and Government Sector
Community and Social Justice”. This guide was put
together by law student Dinah Amrad and contains
An action shot from O-Week:
information about a vast range of social justice and
legal opportunities available for students who are
passionate about volunteering and legal and nonlegal community issues. It is important for
commencing law students to be involved in the legal
community since the start of their studies and to feel
part of such an important community. TULS also
provided students migrating to second year with a
discussion seminar conducted by the TULS Welfare
Officer Ruthie Jeanneret. The aim of the seminar was
to allow students to ask questions to a board of
experienced students. The experienced students
shared valuable study, organisation and welfare tips
to these migrating students.
On the last day of O-week TULS organised a BBQ for
first and second year students. The BBQ was a
success. A lot of students came and enjoyed some
good food and interacted with each other. The
weather was sunny and warm and students were
able to play a bit of sport between them. Overall Oweek was very successful and TULS was happy to be
present in such an important week for so many
students.
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“LETTERS TO THE EDITOR”
In 2016, the ‘Fog sees the introduction of the ‘Letters to the Editor section. One of the main
initiatives of the people’s fog is to have a newsletter that provides a more accurate
representation of UTAS law school. To get 2016 started, please enjoy this jocular piece from
Alex Wells as he takes strides to improve his on-campus presence.
We welcome any and all future contributions to this section of the ‘Fog, so if you have
anything you want to get off your chest, flick us a line at [email protected] or
Facebook our mate Zach Lieutier.
Dear Editors of ‘The People’s Pettifogger' and students who believe/have heard on the proverbial
rumour mill that law school is too time consuming and anticipate long nights spent indoors reading and
no nights spent outdoors socialising,
DON’T.
Otherwise you will end up with a catchy (yet somewhat demeaning) nickname, including, but in no
way limited to, Alex ‘Doggin’ the Boiz’ Wells. I am currently in my 5th year, and am officially your sensei in
all things doggin’ the boiz. Don’t worry girls, you too can get a bad rep for ‘doggin’ the galz’.
For those unfamiliar with the term, Urban Dictionary conveniently defines ‘doggin the boiz (and/or galz)
on the World Wide Web: “When one intentionally fails to attend group activity or purposely breaks
group traditions and rituals for one’s own gain.”
I am not saying don’t study hard. Studying law can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling things
when you put your mind to it. However, I warn you now; if you are sitting in Contracts, Public Law or
Equity & Trusts (I exclude 5th year units because, let’s be honest – if you have left it this late like me, there
is no hope for you…) and are already thinking to yourself ‘I can’t afford to have a delicious pint tonight;
I have too many readings to do’, your cohort WILL remember. And they WILL dubiously blackmail you
into writing in the ‘Fog depicting what happens to those that ditch social events.
Besides the humiliating social stigma, you will also be disappointed in yourself. Because five years goes
much quicker than you think, and you will miss a swathe of AMAZING social events that UTAS, and in
particular, TULS, puts on for us … or so I am told. I wouldn’t know; it’s just what I’ve been told from all the
‘cool kids’. You will be alone, with nothing but the comfort of being up-to-date with this week’s
readings, to console you. Perhaps a moral victory, but a shallow one nonetheless.
Whilst I have meticulously pursued the rank of Sensei, Lord-Commander of Doggin’ the Boiz, it would be
amiss of me to omit to tell you, the readers of The Fog (and also, the world), to: ‘get ‘round me’. For just
like Frodo needed Sam to help him on his path to carry the One Ring to Mordor, all you future doggerz
of boiz and/or galz will need me to show you the path to become a somewhat awkward, but
nonetheless enthusiastic, law school socialite. Whilst over the course of this year you may hear the
commonly uttered phrase: ‘wow Wellsy dogged the boyz hard last night’, I, Alex Wells of Northern
Tasmania (and by default the Tasmanian geographical equivalent of a Stark of Winterfell, and therefore
by further extension – John Snow), pledge to you, all my nerdy/stressed/’needing to focus on my
studies’ counterparts, that I will fight to break the social stigma that awaits you. I will show you the path
of too many beers at barrels. I will pave the steps that your feet shall trudge on the way to Mobius at
4am. Because just like Allie Schneider - who didn’t win a single race she entered, but who made a real
splash – we get points for trying!
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“LETTERS TO THE EDITOR” CONTINUED
All I am saying is this: you can afford to immerse ourselves in law school culture. It is not a sin to take a
night off once or twice a week. You will need it to remain slightly emotionally and cognitively stable.
And as my close friend Drake once said, ‘you only live once’. And as some untalented random
conveniently abbreviated: ‘YOLO’. There is a time to work hard, and there is a time to play hard.
We can all do it. If a guy like your glorious Fog publisher, Mike Flanagan or [insert anyone else more
socially adept], can graduate, who I don’t believe has missed a single TULS event, then you can to.
I patiently await the day where the phrase ‘beers tonight?’ is more common than ‘have you read
chapter six?’. But until that date, somebody (unselfishly) has to fight the good fight. One man. Alone. I
am that man. I fight the good fight, for beerstice (justice to beers, if you will)!
In other news, some of you may be surprised to find out that I am actually a committed “Free Sue NeilFraser” advocate, along with my close personal friend George Holgate. In support of this noble cause, I
invite you to discover the real truth by clicking on the following links: https://www.facebook.com/SusanNeill-Fraser-is-Innocent-577231585628691/?ref=hl ; http://susanneillfraser.org/ and
http://www.tasmaniantimes.com/index.php/article/sue-neill-fraser-two-views-of-her-guilt .
I wish you all the fondest good luck for your future studies, and more importantly, partying. May the
beers be ever in your favour.
#playonwords #hungergames #morelikehungovergames #discovery88
Alex “Dogging the boys” Wells
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COMPETITIONS UPDATE: CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE UTAS JESSUP TEAM!
Dan Westbury reports on UTAS Law’s recent success at the Jessup International Law Moot:
The Phillip C Jessup International Law Moot
Court Competition involves a fictional
dispute between two fictional states before
the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Jessup began right after exams, and was
truly a summer unlike any other from
beginning to end. We rocked up all
summery to our first meeting with our
coaches Peter Lawrence and Matias
Thomsen, for some of us just a couple of
days after our last exam, and we asked
when we should start.
“Now,” came the answer. We had just
commenced work for the states of
Amestonia and Riesland.
So we began trying to work our way around
a deep and intricate problem, 40
paragraphs long and involving legal issues
concerning Edward Snowden, WikiLeaks,
mass internet surveillance, human rights,
anti-terrorism laws, executive detention,
foreign and diplomatic immunity, and
cyber-attacks. Our goal was to produce, in
a matter of weeks, two 10,000 word written
submissions. It was a daily 9 to 5
commitment.
We had to quickly come to grips with the
Jessup style and lingo – written submissions
became ‘memorials’, counsel became
‘agents’, submissions became ‘prayers’,
and the moot problem was the ‘compromis’
(pronounced COMM-pruh-MEE). We had to
scan through academic in American
journals, United Nations Resolutions, and
provisions in human rights treaties to find
state practice with which to argue our case
over five complex legal issues.
After six drafts, Christmas lunch and pizza,
and a short Christmas break, we nervously
sent off 15 memorials in a bounded folder. I
got a full bleeding paper cut on one of the
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memorials – a literal manifestation of the
blood sweat and tears we had, as a team,
put into those documents. As the Jessup
rules dictated that we could receive no
guidance on legal argument, we had no
idea if what we produced was of any worth.
But it was – it turned out that out of the 15
teams in the competition, our overall scores
on our memorials had placed second. This
gave us a big advantage going into the
oral rounds.
The five of us then spent a gruelling three
weeks mooting twice a day and raising our
skills. We were lucky to have a stellar array of
practice judges, including great local
lawyers and talented academics with no
international law experience we had to
simply explain the concepts to (essential in
mooting), up to Reverend Professor Michael
Tate, who was part of Australia’s legal team
for one of the most prominent cases we
were relying on. All the while, we were given
consistent and encouraging support by our
coaches, Peter and Matias.
After two months of preparation, we finally
attended what has been described as ‘the
toughest rounds of the toughest moot
competition in the world’ – the National
Rounds in Canberra. Every moot felt more
tense than an X Factor audition, every
announcement for who was advancing to
the next round even more emotional and
dramatic than a rose ceremony on the
Bachelor.
Incredibly we were able to advance twice –
into the Semi-Final rounds were we supernarrowly lost to UNSW. Then it was party time
– the nightlife in Canberra is surprisingly
good! Most importantly, the national rounds
were amazing. Mea, Cynthia, Callum and
Verity were amazing, and the sense of
community, purpose and celebration made
it all worth it.
I think that all serious law students should
consider trying out for Jessup. Mooting is
highly prized by employers, and the simple
fact is that Jessup is the FIFA World Cup of
mooring competitions. Doing it sends a
signal that you are serious about law, and
prepared to make sacrifices for the cause.
(In the author’s case, his tan. I don’t know
how the rest of the team kept theirs!).
Don’t believe the Jessup myths – mainly that
it is a stress-fest (it is nowhere near the levels
of stress during semester) and that
international law is boutique - it isn’t. The
skills you gain are highly transferable, having
a global outlook is a big plus, and Jessup is
at the cutting edge of the biggest problems
facing our world today. Go solve them.
Danye out.
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THE RETURN OF THE “LOOK-A-LIKE” SECTION
In 2016 we at the People’s Fog HQ thought we would bring back a crowd favourite – the
infamous “Look-a-like” section of this quality publication. If you have any look-a-likes of
people around law school please Facebook either Will Bartlett or Michael Flanagan, or e-mail
them to [email protected]. First cab off the rank this year is Martin Butler, fresh from his
recent exchange to Denmark. We couldn’t help but notice how much he has changed in his
time away. Great to have you back Martin! Congrats on that fro. Further congratulations on
looking like a young Guy Sebastian circa 2003.
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YEAR-REPRESENTATIVE UPDATES
Watch this space for first and second year reps in the next edition of
“The People’s Pettifogger” – elections are on at the moment!
Third-year Representative: Charlotte
Fourth-Year Representative: Eqhmal
Dear legal eagles,
So it begins, another year in the paradise that we call
law school. Whether you are doing straight law or a
combine law degree, the journey ahead will always
be a challenging one. Nevertheless, we can proudly
say that we’ve accomplished several grueling years
of our law degree. All the late nights of exhausting
our minds to get through each semester comes with
every effort and determination to make it happen.
“YOU DID IT” and now we embark this year with our
heads held high as seniors of law school.
I am the third year representative for 2016 and am
hoping to be a good first point of contact for all
those students in my year (or any other year) who
have any questions, problems or generally just want
a chat. Having survived two years at the law school
already, I know study can be stressful at times and
somewhat overwhelming, so my preliminary piece of
advice would be to chill out and breathe because it
is all going to be okay. Law school is not only a place
to further your education but also one to have fun at
(which you probably realised the first time you set
foot in the law library, aka party central). Put your
books down every now and then, make use of your
TULS membership perks, attend the events, make
new friends and enjoy yourself.
If you haven’t already, I would encourage you to join
the UTAS Third Year Law Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/utas2ndyearlaw
2015/. I will be posting about any events,
opportunities, concerns and other things in the group
throughout the year. I will also organise an event for
all third year students halfway through the year, for
which I will release details via email, before a lecture,
as well as via Facebook so keep your eyes peeled.
If you want to get in contact with me feel free to
email me at [email protected]
I can say that our journey thus far, would never be
bearable without the company of our dear friends
who share in our struggles and passion to succeed in
both school and life. Occasionally, failure and
disappointment tends to pay us a visit. Nonetheless,
we persevered and subconsciously grow to become
pillars of support to those around us in times of
hardship. As your fourth year-rep for 2016, I endeavor
to strengthen that pillar for anyone who needs it.
I believe everyone is here for a reason. Perhaps
“YOU” are that reason for someone else. Carry
yourself well and be the best role models to our
juniors and coming newbies, who will look up to our
success stories in every corner of the law faculty.
So spread the good vibes and positive energy. Share
some love with a brother and a sister because at the
end of everything, WE ARE JUST ONE BIG LAW
SCHOOL FAMILY.
Cheers!
Issue 1 2016
YEAR-REPRESENTATIVE UPDATES
Fifth-year Representative: Rosie
Starting this year was terrifying. I am not quite okay with the fact that I have graduated year 12, let
alone the fact that I am going to graduate from my undergrad course in November.
Law school is weird. I used to hate it, the workload, the price of textbooks, the burnt coffee, the
expectations… But now on the verge of graduating (*fingers crossed*), I realise that it is something that I
love to hate, and that I would never of made it this far without my peers. The friendships you form get
you through the countless readings, the all-nighters, the weeks when all assignments are due at the
same time, and the fact you just spent $17 on a stale sandwich from Lazenby’s.
If I were to give any advice to other years it would be this,
1. Become friends with everyone you can – they will save your ass at one point throughout your degree.
2. Understand that you will continuously become behind in your subjects readings – and that you will be
okay.
3. Realise that you are the one who is putting pressure on yourself to perform, and you have the ability
to lift it. Do not be so hard on yourself, you got this man.
4. Go to the events and get involved! Whether they are barrels, information nights, or extra lectures –
get around them. Not only do they usually have snacks, but also they are necessary breaks for your
mind. At some point you need to relax, and these are perfect opportunities. Relax, meet new people,
expand your mind. Trust me when I tell you, that you do not know what options you have. Get out there
and see what you can do. A law degree can take you to some weird but cool places.
5. Do not be afraid to ask for help. We have all had to lean on someone at some point; it is okay if you
find this degree hard… It’s kind of supposed to be.
<3 Rosie
Issue 1 2016
TULS SPONSORSHIP CORNER
IF SPONSORSHIP DEALS AREN’T PINECREST TOUGH, THEY’RE NOT TOUGH ENOUGH
We are sure you are all aware of the great deals TULS has hooked the boys and gals up with
this year. We are happy to announce that since Societies Day TULS has picked up even more
great deals. You can now also enjoy sweet perks from Capital, Burger Haus, Pancho Villa and
Ragazzi & Co thanks to our fantasic VP Sponsorship and Marketing superstar Dashini.
Jack Greene/Cargo
50% off Burgers and Pizzas
-One discounted item per card
-Cards to be used by member only
-Cards will be confiscated if misused
-Discount does not apply to extras added to pizzas and burgers
-Discounts for eat in only
The Metz
20% off the Bill
-Not valid on Wednesday
The Mill on Morrison
10% off the Bill
-Only up to $50
The Telegraph Hotel
$3 Selected Drinks until 9pm
-Selected drinks are house spirits, 10 oz house beer and cider and house
wine
Sandy Bay MacDonald’s
Free burger with every meal purchased
-Free burger options are: cheeseburgers, chicken and cheese or chicken and mayo
-Only applies at Sandy Bay
Issue 1 2016
Society Salamanca
%15 pizza and pot
-Only valid on Wednesday
Annapurna Indian Cuisine
20% or $25 off the Bill
Shipwrights Arms Hotel
20% off the Bill
Sawak Café
20% off the Bill and a free meal on your birthday
-Present photo ID on your birthday
Foodstore Café
15% off the Bill
Soup Stop
15% off the Bill
Doctor Syntax
10% off food
Vita: Nature + Culture
15% discount
Capital
20% off the Bill everyday until 5pm
Burger Haus
15% off the Bill
-Discount includes takeaways
Pancho Villa
20% off the Bill
-Lunch only
-Lunch hours are 1130am – 3pm, Thursday – Sunday
Ragazzi & Co.
15% off the Bill (includes delivery and takeaway)
-For deliveries, mention TULS membership in advance