July Meeting

The July meeting was held on 8th of July. It was chaired by our President, Joie Ng, and minutes were recorded by our Secretary, Rebecca Yates. Items of discussion included;

✈️ ALSA Conference travel arrangements confirmed, with flights and accommodation finalised.

🎉 Orientation Day planning continued, with committee members reminded to submit their availability for volunteer rosters.

🗳️ A by-election to fill the vacant Publications & Marketing Officer position will be held early in Semester 2.

🎙️ The next MSLS Podcast episode is set to be released next week.

⚖️ Planning continues for the Community Legal Centres Event on 6 August.

🍸 Winter Bar Night was a great success, with planning now underway for the End of Year event.

🏆 Preparations continue for the Junior Moot Grand Final on 6 October, proudly sponsored by Clayton Utz.

📖 Work is progressing on the 2026 Careers Guide, with firm drafts to be distributed ahead of publication.

May Meeting

The April meeting was held on 8th of April . It was chaired by our President, Joie Ng and minutes were recorded by our Secretary Rebecca Yates. Items of discussion included;

• 🎙️ The first podcast episode of the year, sponsored by Bennett, has officially been released — members were encouraged to tune in and share!

• 🎥 Episode 2 with A&O Shearman is set to be filmed in the coming weeks.

• 🧘 Upcoming Wellbeing Pilates event with HSFK on 27 May promoted to members.

• 🎬 Charity Movie Night fundraiser for Women’s Legal Service currently in planning, with marketing launching soon.

• 💰 Charity Quiz Night was a great success, raising significant funds through ticket sales.

• 🚶 Walk for Justice taking place next Tuesday at the Bell Tower.

• 💼 Careers Fair wrap-up and thanks extended to volunteers for their support.

• ⚖️ Criminal Law Panel planned for next semester.

• 🍸 Winter Bar Night preparations discussed, including venue, catering, and attendee targets.

• 🏆 Semester One competitions successfully concluded, with ALSA Conference representatives and funding approved.

• 📖 The 2026 Clerkship Guide has officially been published.

• 👕 Merch restock approved following review of supplier quotes.

• 📋 Committee reminders provided regarding sponsored event obligations, apologies, and café cleanliness.

April Meeting

The April meeting was held on 8th of April . It was chaired by our President, Joie Ng and minutes were recorded by our Secretary Rebecca Yates. Items of discussion included;

• 🕵️ Scavenger Hunt received great feedback and was considered a successful event.

• ❓ Charity Quiz Night announced for 15 April at The Loft (Sir Walter’s), with prizes to be revealed through upcoming marketing.

• 🎙️ Upcoming podcast episode currently in production and set to release soon.

• 💼 Careers Fair preparations underway, with 26 firms attending and the event relocated to the Murdoch Gym due to weather conditions.

• 🚗 Careers team organising parking permits and seeking committee volunteers for event setup.

• 🎟️ Final release of Law Ball tickets scheduled for Friday.

• ⚖️ Witness Examination Grand Final confirmed for 29 April at Ashurst Offices.

• 🏛️ Moot Grand Final scheduled for 23 April at the Supreme Court (or HCF if required).

• 🤝 Client Interview competition to run from 1–2 May.

• 📖 Clerkship Guide currently being prepared by the Publications & Marketing team.

• 👕 Quarter-zips have officially arrived.

• 🧽 Café cleaning procedure documentation currently being developed to improve organisation and compliance.

• 📋 Attendance procedures and spreadsheet reminders provided to committee members.

March Meeting

The March meeting was held on 9th of March . It was chaired by our President, Joie Ng and minutes were recorded by our Secretary Rebecca Yates. Items of discussion included;

• 🏛️ President attended the Dean’s External Advisory Board meeting, with discussions focused on the upcoming 25 March event.

• ⚖️ MSLS executive approved affiliation with ALSA’s problem question bank initiative.

• 🎓 Volunteers sought for Murdoch Open Day mock trial presentations on 28 March.

• 🧠 Committee members invited to participate in Curtin SLS’ Intervarsity Quiz Night.

• 💰 Treasurer provided account updates, confirmed party bus payment, and advised committee invoices for Ball tickets had been sent.

• ☕ Café operations updates included new stock orders, barista training for members, and implementation of a cleaning checklist.

• 🗳️ Elections successfully concluded with nominees received for every committee position.

• 🎉 Incoming committee members to be contacted following the meeting.

• 🕵️ Upcoming wellbeing scavenger hunt event announced for 31 March.

• ❓ Charity Quiz Night confirmed for 14 April, sponsored by Solomon Brothers.

• 🎙️ Podcast recording with Bennett planned on “Maximising Your Experience at Law School”.

• 🤝 Alumni Networking Event deemed a success, attracting approximately 60 attendees.

• 👩‍⚖️ Judges’ Associateship Panel and “How to Interview” event promoted to members.

• 🍷 Wine Tour officially sold out, with Ball ticket sales and invoicing updates provided.

• 🏆 Semester competitions launched, with seminars underway, rounds commencing the following week, and calls for sign-ups and judges.

• 👕 Motion passed approving new merch order and expenditure, with member and non-member pricing confirmed.

February Meeting

The February meeting was held on 16th of February . It was chaired by our President, Joie Ng and minutes were recorded by our Secretary Rebecca Yates. Items of discussion included;

• Discussions surrounding:

  • 🎉 Preparations underway for Law & Crim O-Day, with rosters released and further information to be circulated prior to the event.

  • 🏕️ Committee support requested for Campus Kick-Off stall operations on 26 February.

  • 💰 Treasurer provided account updates, including ongoing Wine Tour payments and Ball-related invoices.

  • ☕ Café updates included stock orders, upcoming café shift sign-ups, and new reimbursement/card procedures.

  • 🎙️ Podcast collaborations with A&O Shearman and Bennett currently being organised, with recordings expected in the coming months.

  • ❓ Charity Quiz Night planned for Semester One.

  • 🤝 Alumni Networking Evening scheduled for 6 March with Bennett Law, with marketing and alumni invitations underway.

  • 👩‍⚖️ Judges’ Associateship Panel confirmed for 12 March, with all judges locked in.

  • 💃 Save the Date for the 2026 Law Ball officially released, with committee ticket discounts confirmed.

  • 🍷 Wine Tour fully booked, with ticketing and transport details finalised.

  • 🏆 Competitions planning progressing well, with roles allocated, questions drafted, judges being confirmed, and competition dates announced.

  • 🌏 External competition opportunities promoted for junior competitors through UNSW-hosted events.

  • 📖 First Year Guide finalised, printed, and prepared for distribution at Law O-Day.

  • 👕 Merch planning underway, including quarter-zip selection, supplier sourcing, and embroidery mock-up designs.

January Meeting

The January meeting was held on 30th of January . It was chaired by our President, Joie Ng and minutes were recorded by our Secretary Rebecca Yates. Items of discussion included;

• 💳 Motion passed to order a bank card linked to TA’s (Treasurers) account to support financial operations.

• 🎟️ Committee members granted free memberships.

• 🎓 Reminder issued to attend the First Year Event on 23 February (11:30am), sponsored and strongly encouraged for support.

• 💰 Socials update confirmed the Law Ball venue contract has been signed with the first deposit paid.

• 🍸 Socials planning discussed including:

  • Two-stop Wine Tour format (City + Campus) confirmed

  • Introduction of optional pre-purchased drink tokens (no cost to MSLS)

  • Venue polling finalised for second stop (“Collector of Souls” selected)

  • Budget breakdown for Wine Tour including bus deposit, drink tokens, and venue pre-authorisation buffer

• 🏆 Motion passed approving $2,500 expenditure for Socials Wine Tour event (14/14).

• ⚖️ Competitions update: judges being secured and questions currently in development.

• 📖 First Year Guide successfully published on Law O’Day (17 January).

• 👕 Merchandise updates:

  • Same apparel supplier retained

  • Quarter-zip embroidery quoted at $42 per unit

  • Sample planned for March, with full order targeted for April (ahead of Walk for Justice).

December Meeting

The December meeting was held on 10th of December . It was chaired by our President, Joie Ng and minutes were recorded by our Secretary Rebecca Yates. Items of discussion included;

• 📬 Prospectus to be finalised and distributed prior to 16 December.

• 💰 Treasurer provided account updates, with strong balances across cheque, café, and online saver accounts, alongside reminders to minimise personal reimbursements and coordinate purchases through directors.

• 🎓 Secretary confirmed upcoming focus on 2026 committee memberships, with free memberships to be issued to committee members.

• 🎙️ Education update noted two outstanding podcast episodes still in production.

• 📊 Careers team circulated a member feedback survey to gather insights and improve future offerings.

• 🎉 Socials team thanked committee members for attendance at end-of-year event and presented Law Ball planning updates, including:

  • Venue selection (Aloft Hotel) and confirmed package pricing

  • Photography, DJ, lighting, and decorations budget outlined

  • Discussion of buffet-style catering preference

  • Overall Ball budget proposal up to $35,000 for approval

• 🏆 Motion passed approving up to $35,000 expenditure for the Law Ball (15/15).

• ⚖️ Competitions update confirmed restructuring into a single combined competition format.

• 📖 Publications & Marketing shared that the end-of-year newsletter has been released, highlighting event summaries and thanking contributors to publication efforts.