Students can access a variety of information from a variety of different sources. The following contains details of a few of the important sources of information for Law students. However, it is an introduction only and is not intended to be comprehensive. Visit the UTS website for a comprehensive range of information at:

www.uts.edu.au

Law Information Office
Timetable
UTS Rules
UTS Library
Computer access
University forms
Notices
Parking
Law Students' Society

Law Information Office

The Faculty's Information Office is situated at CM05B.3.03, City campus at Haymarket (Quay Street) and is open Monday to Friday, from 10.00a.m. to 1.00p.m. and from 2.00p.m. to 6.00p.m. during semesters. During semester breaks and tutorial weeks, the Office will only remain open until 5.00p.m.

The assignment box for the submission of assignments is located here. Students should note that assignments received after 6.00p.m. will be recorded as arriving the following day.

The return of marked assignments to students; the issuing of seminar problems; take-home exams; and the distribution and/or sale of reading materials are all conducted through the Law Information Office. In addition, Faculty information, forms, timetables and examination information are available from the Office or displayed on the noticeboards in the area adjacent to the office.

Timetable

The current timetable is posted on the noticeboard on level 1 of the Faculty and adjacent to the Law Information Office (CM05B.3.03) on level 3 and is also online at:

http://timetable.uts.edu.au

UTS Rules

Students are encouraged to read the Rules of the University, especially in relation to the course they are enrolled in. The Rules are published annually in the UTS: Calendar. The Calendar is available in the UTS Library and is also online at:

www.uts.edu.au/div/publications/policies/rules/contents.html

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all course requirements are met. The Faculty's staff are available to answer any inquires students may have regarding the Rules of the University.

UTS Library

The UTS Library is located at City campus, Haymarket, on the corner of Ultimo Road and Quay Street (next to the Faculty of Law) and provides a valuable resource when researching. The UTS Law Library collection consists of both print and electronic materials including a range of the most important full text law databases. These and other electronic resources are available from the Library's website at:

www.lib.uts.edu.au

and are also accessible from work and home.

The Library's website also gives details of the services available to you such as loans and interlibrary document delivery.

If you want help getting started contact:

Law Librarian,
Billie Vlies
telephone (02) 9514 3341
email Billie.Vlies@uts.edu.au

Help is also available from either the Research Help Desk or the Law Reference Desk on level two of the City Campus Library.

Library opening hours (during semester)

Monday to Friday, 8.30 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Friday, 8.30 a.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

The Library runs tours in the first few weeks of both Autumn and Spring semesters. For further information on tours and training, see the Information Skills section on the Library's website.

Computer access

The Faculty provides two computer labs for use by Faculty of Law students enrolled in Law courses. Students have access to the full range of Microsoft Office applications, the Internet and printers and are supported by two Faculty-based IT staff members. The Faculty's computer laboratories are located at CM05B.3.35 and CM05B.3.36. Opening hours during semester are Monday to Friday, 8.00a.m. – 10.00p.m. and Saturday, 9.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.

In addition, UTS provides computer laboratories for UTS students on all campuses: City (Broadway and Haymarket), Kuring-gai and St Leonards. Students can choose from Apple Macintosh, Windows PCs or Sun Unix Laboratories. For further details about information technology support at UTS see:

www.itd.uts.edu.au/

University forms

University forms are available opposite the Law Information Office (CM05B.3.03) in the Law Faculty or the UTS Student Info & Admin Centre (CB01.4) in the UTS Tower Building on Broadway. Many forms are available online at:

www.sau.uts.edu.au/current/forms.html

Notices

Official University notices are displayed on the noticeboards on Level 3 of the Faculty of Law, and City campus at Haymarket; students are required to be acquainted with the contents of those announcements that concern them. Misreading or misunderstanding of official information will not be accepted as a reason for a student being unaware of matters so notified.

Parking

At Haymarket on City campus, the Student Union car park in Quay Street, opposite the Library, has limited parking space available for students. Other commercial parking facilities are available at Paddy's Markets (entrance on Quay Street, opposite the Haymarket campus) and the Entertainment Centre (entrance on Darling Drive, behind the Haymarket campus). Student parking is available on the Kuring-gai campus for a fee.

Law Students' Society

The Law Students' Society is governed by a Council of student members, elected at the Society's Annual General Meeting held at the beginning of Autumn semester each year. The Council in turn elects an Executive consisting of the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, ALSA (Australasian Law Students' Association) Representative and Secretary. The Council meets on a fortnightly basis during each semester to review the Society's activities and discuss new initiatives. Interest and input are encouraged from students; many of the ideas acted upon come from members.

Social functions are an important part of university life and the Society regularly organises functions for students. Popular events include the annual Graduation Ball and a variety of 'drinks nights' throughout each semester. The Society can also assist in organising functions that students wish to hold.

Services to members

Past exam papers

The Society provides members with copies of past exam papers in each core undergraduate subject to enable preparation for final examinations.

Secondhand bookshop

The Society operates a secondhand bookshop through which members may buy and sell textbooks.

Mooting competition

The Society conducts an internal mooting competition in Autumn semester each year to select representatives for participation in intervarsity competitions.

Affiliation with Australasian Law Students' Association (ALSA)

The Society is affiliated with the ALSA, the Asian–Pacific body representing Law students. As a result, members receive copies of the Reporter (quarterly journal) and Decisions (careers journal), and may attend its annual eight-day conference in July.

Student representation

The Law Students' Society is often requested to provide students' views on matters relating to the Law programs and to provide student input on various committees. The Society also acts as a communication channel between the Faculty and the student body. It provides advocacy services and other assistance with academic appeals. The Society has also been instrumental in negotiating for reduced class sizes. As an avenue for student complaints, students may make a written submission, which the Society will bring to the attention of the Faculty.

Publications

The Society is responsible for the publication of the Full Bench magazine. This provides an outlet for the Council to communicate with its members. Also, members may submit articles of interest, either social, academic or education-based. These will be reviewed for inclusion by the Council.

Full Bench reports on the recent and up-coming social events of the Society and any education issues which are relevant to Law students. Recently, the publication included articles of social comment, allowing members to air their views.

The Society has produced a number of publications to assist members. These include a Summer Clerk Application Guide and a mooting guide.

Other information

Membership fees are currently $10 per annum.

Further details may be obtained from:

Law Students' Society Office
CM05B.1.03
telephone (02) 9514 3448.

A list of Council members is posted on the Law Students' Society noticeboard, located outside the Society's office.

This year promises more great activities from the Society and students are encouraged to actively participate.