The USQ Law Society

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:

  1. To advocate our Members interests and concerns;
  2. To support our Members with the appropriate guidance and opportunities; and
  3. 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

Treasurer: Vacant

treasurer.usqls@gmail.com

Secretary: Jorja Morgan

secretary.usqls@gmail.com

Vice-President External: Ramsey Gharazeddine

vp.ext.usqls@gmail.com

Vice-President Administration: Vanessa Ward

vp.adm.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 Education and Careers: Gemma Keogh

careers.usqls@gmail.com

A/Vice-President Competitions: Carolyn Robinson

comps.usqls@gmail.com

Vice-President Law Review: Matthew Acheson

lawreview.usqls@gmail.com

Vice-President Stakeholder Engagement: Kaylene Waters

vp.eng.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: Vacant

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: Vacant

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: Vacant

editorialofficer1.usqls@gmail.com

Editorial Officer: Vacant

editorialofficer2.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.