The University of Southern Queensland Law Society (USQLS) is a non-profit, volunteer organisation that aims to enhance the student experience in all aspects of their personal, social, academic and professional development. The core functions of the USQLS are:
- To advocate our Members interests and concerns;
- To support our Members with the appropriate guidance and opportunities; and
- To mentor our Members while creating and nurturing strong relationships.
Established in 2008, the USQLS is comprised of law students from Toowoomba, Ipswich, and the external cohort. The USQLS is passionate about law and justice as well as strengthening our relationships with the wider legal community. The USQLS organises, hosts, and promotes networking events, social events, competitions, education and career development sessions.
The USQLS is also registered as an incorporated association in Queensland and bound by the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (Qld). The USQLS is managed and operated by the Executive Council which is made up of eleven voting Councillors and many non-voting Councillors. The Toowoomba USQLS office is located at room T425-3 on the USQ Toowoomba campus, and in Grace House on the USQ Ipswich campus. At the end of each year, the USQLS begins accepting nominations for positions in the Executive Council for the following year.
2024 Executive Council
President: Frank Kabalu
president.usqls@gmail.com
Secretary: Jorja Morgan
secretary.usqls@gmail.com
Treasurer: Takwa Murad
treasurer.usqls@gmail.com
A/Vice-President Competitions: Mohammad Ahamd
comps.usqls@gmail.com
Vice-President Stakeholder Engagement: Kaylene Waters
vp.eng.usqls@gmail.com
Vice President Ipswich: Ian Remfrey
vp.ips.usqls@gmail.com
Vice President Toowoomba: Farhan Khudir
vp.twb.usqls@gmail.com
Vice-President External: Vacant
vp.ext.usqls@gmail.com
Vice-President Law Review: Matthew Acheson
lawreview.usqls@gmail.com
Vice-President Education and Careers: Gemma Keogh
careers.usqls@gmail.com
Vice-President Administration: Vacant
vp.adm.usqls@gmail.com
See previous executive council representatives of USQLS.
Toowoomba
First Year Representative: Vacant
1yr.twb.usqls@gmail.com
Second Year Representative: Vacant
2yr.twb.usqls@gmail.com
Third Year Representative: Vacant
3yr.twb.usqls@gmail.com
Events Officer: Vacant
twb.events.usqls@gmail.com
Ipswich
First Year Representative: Ian Remfrey
1yr.ips.usqls@gmail.com
Second Year Representative: Vacant
2yr.ips.usqls@gmail.com
Third Year Representative: Vacant
3yr.ips.usqls@gmail.com
Events Officer Ipswich: Yom Jongkuch
events.ips.usqls@gmail.com
External
First Year Representative: Vacant
1yr.ext.usqls@gmail.com
Second Year Representative: Vacant
2yrexternal.usqls@gmail.com
Third Year Representative: Vacant
3yr.ext.usqls@gmail.com
Events Officer External: Vacant
events.ext.usqls@gmail.com
Administration
Merchandise Officer: Vacant
merchandise.usqls@gmail.com
IT Officer: Ian Remfrey
it.usqls@gmail.com
Volunteering Officer: Vacant
volunteer.usqls@gmail.com
Careers and Education
Careers Events Officer: Vacant
careers.ext.usqls@gmail.com
Alumni Liaison Officer: Vacant
alumni.usqls@gmail.com
Competitions
Client Interviewing Officer: Vacant
clientint.usqls@gmail.com
Junior Moot Officer: Vacant
juniormoot.usqls@gmail.com
Negotiations Officer: Vacant
negotiations.usqls@gmail.com
Law Review
Editor-in-chief: Vacant
lawrevieweditor.usqls@gmail.com
Editorial Officer: Judith Mines
editorialofficer1.usqls@gmail.com
Editorial Officer: Rohan Waddington
editorialofficer2.usqls@gmail.com
Editorial Officer: Vacant
editorialofficer3.usqls@gmail.com
Editorial Officer: Vacant
editorialofficer4.usqls@gmail.com
Immediate Past President: Jaidyn Paroz
ipp.usqls@gmail.com
How To Get Involved
Elections are held yearly in Trimester 2 – please note that you must be an existing member to be eligible for nominations. During the year, we actively seek sub-committee volunteers to assist us with various events. If you would like to apply for a sub-committee position, please email usqlawsociety@gmail.com.
Constitution
The USQLS is founded upon our Constitution, which can be accessed here
Code of Conduct
The USQLS Code of Conduct can be accessed here
Calendar
The USQLS draft calendar can be found here: USQ Law Society Calendar
Equity Policy
In 2021 the USQ Law Society formally acknowledged the need for equity tickets for USQ Law Society social ticketed events. To view the USQ Law Society Equity Tickets Policy click here. The availability of equity tickets for a USQ Law Society ticketed event will be advertised to members prior to the date of the designated event.