Victorian Council of Law Students’ Societies (VCLSS)

The Victorian Council of Law Students’ Societies (VCLSS) represents the peak body for Victorian law students. All Victorian law students are members of this organization.

The executive of the VCLSS consists of the Presidents of the Victorian law schools, being;

Deakin Law Students’  Society

La Trobe University Law Students’ Association

Melbourne University Law Students’ Society

Monash Law Students’  Society

RMIT Law Students’  Society

Victoria University Law Students’ Society

The committee of the VCLSS consists of the VCLSS executive as well as two other representatives from each university law student organization.

Every year, the roles of the executive rotate. In 2011 the following positions are being held:

• President: Danny Bakhsh (Monash University)
• Treasurer: Tom Wilson (Deakin University)
• Secretary: Paul Mangopoulos (RMIT University)
• Vice President (Careers): Simon Breheny (University of Melbourne)
• Vice President (Competitions): Claudia Pirvu (La Trobe University)
• Vice President (Equality): Thomas D'Souza (Victoria University)

The VCLSS organizes a number of events throughout the year. Please find below the details of these events. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at secretary@vclss.com.

Careers Fair

The annual VCLSS Careers Fair is once again being held in 2011. This fair brings together most of Melbourne’s top tier and mid tier law firms as well as many smaller law firms, government agencies, and other legal service providers.

The purpose of this fair is to allow students the opportunity to discover what options are available to them when they graduate, as well as allowing easy access to clerkship dates and a chance to meet HR reps and members of the firms.

Important Details

• Date: 20 April 2010
• Place: Melbourne Convention Centre
  
• Time: 4pm – 7pm

Victorian Championships

The VCLSS is once again hosting the intervarsity legal competition championships. These championships represent the peak level of competition within Victoria and also provide valuable lead-up experience to the Australian Championships being held at the ALSA July Conference.

Each of the Victorian universities are invited to send the winners of their Mooting, Witness Examination, Client Interview and Negotiation competitions to compete.

Important Details

• Date:
  
  • Semi Finals: TBA
    
  • Grand Finals: TBA
    
• Place:
  
  • Semi Finals: TBA
  • Grand Finals: TBA
• Time: TBA
  

Women in the Law Breakfast

Every year the VCLSS hosts the Women in the Law Breakfast. This breakfast brings together a number of prominent female speakers to present to students and professionals their experiences in the profession. While this event is focused towards female law students it is an open event and anyone is entitled to attend. It also provides an ideal time to mingle and network with members of the profession in an informal setting.

Important Details

• Date: TBA
  
• Place: TBA
  
• Time: TBA
  
• Cost: TBA
  

Networking Evening

In 2010 for the first time the VCLSS will be hosting a networking evening. This corporate function will allow students from all universities to mingle with HR representatives and solicitors from numerous local law firms. It will provide a great opportunity to form new contacts in an informal social setting.

Important Details

• Date: TBA
  
• Place: TBA
• Time: TBA
• Cost: TBA