The Committee

My name is Emerson, a fourth year Bachelor of Law/Commerce student. I grew up in Wollongong and currently work part time at a Law firm in Sydney. As Vice President of Administration, I am responsible for organising all Committee meetings and ensuring the Constitution is followed. I also work in close association with the President and all other portfolios organise key initiatives for the benefit of the society. I am an individual that values the legal profession, the values it strives to uphold and the individuals who represent these values. If you every have any concerns or queries about studying law or the Law Student Society, I am more than happy to chat to you.

My name is Olivia Poate and I’m your Vice President of Finance for UOWLSS. I am a third- year student studying a Bachelor of Law/Commerce (Finance). My role as the Vice President of Finance is to ensure that the UOWLSS’ financial affairs are conducted in an efficient, correct and transparent manner. As such this role will require me to work closely with the broader UOWLSS team to ensure that all financial affairs of the club are in order at all times. I’m looking forward to a great year.

Hi! I’m Bethany McGhie and I’m the 2019 UOWLSS VP for Careers. I’m a final year Bachelor of Laws student who is passionate about opening career opportunities for our students. My role this year is to help organise and set up various career opportunities alongside my Careers officers. I’ll be coordinating the careers fair, which I’m hoping will be the biggest one yet. I’ll also be organising the clerkship guide and clerkship resume writing workshop, as well as visits to law firms and public law industries. I can’t wait to showcase to employers the amazing talent we have here at UOW throughout 2019!

My name is Monica Naumovski and I am your VP (Marketing and Publications) for 2019 in the UOWLSS. I am about to enter my final year of my Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of International Studies degrees. I recently finished my internship at THE ICONIC and have built upon key legal marketing skills. In my spare time I do aerial acrobatics (I know risky for a want to be lawyer) and volunteer at the Aboriginal Legal Service, to build on my legal skills and maintain access to justice for Indigenous Australians. My role as VP (Marketing and Publications) is to communicate UOWLSS and UOW School of Law organised social and academic events. I will promote the importance of wellbeing and ensure that all material is communicated to you in the most efficient and entertaining way as possible. I will be governing all of your socials and bringing the UOWLSS to you through funky designed marketing and merchandise to promote a greater UOWLSS brand. I hope you enjoy all the marketing, publications and branding the UOWLSS has to offer this year. We can’t wait to bring our new ideas directly to you.

My name is Kristina Komadina and I am the Education Vice President for 2019. I am a fourth-year student studying Bachelor of Law/Bachelor or Commerce. As Vice President (Education) I respond to issues relating to your education. I will aim to enhance students academic and university lives whilst promoting positive wellbeing and mental health. Together with my social justice, access and equity officers, we will strive to ensure your experience at UOW is positive and fulfilling.

My name is Rachael Smith and I’m the Vice President (Events) of the UOWLSS for the 2019 Term. This is my second year as an Executive on the UOWLSS and I’m entering my final year of a Bachelor of Laws – Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting).

 

My role is to organise the UOWLSS Events to make Law School not just lectures and readings, but the best years of your life! The events for 2019 are as follows: Cocktail Party, Harbour Cruise, First Year Survival Party, Trivia Night, Intervarsity Sports Day and LAW BALL. Each of these events give you an opportunity to spend time with your peers and celebrate all that is good about a life in Law. I hope you can all attend these events and wish you all the best with your studies in the year ahead!

I’m Samantha! I’m in my third year of Bachelor of Law/Arts and I am your Vice-President of External Competitions. I moved from my small town home to attend UOW, but Wollongong is a very welcoming place and the Law Student Society is here to make everything easier and more fun for you. I have worked in politics previously and I am also involved in other clubs and societies on campus, so you will see me around.

 

My role as VP Comps is to organise and facilitate students competing in external competitions such as the Intervarsity Criminal Law Moot which is a state-wide mooting competition. This year the competitions will be more accessible with masterclasses and coaching to help everyone get involved. My competitive streak has led me to this role and I want to make sure UOW students are recognised for their skills on an interstate level. Feel free to come and chat with me about any questions regarding external competitions – employers love to see students competitively developing their skills and engaging with extra-curricular activities.

My name is Emily O’Loughlin and I am the Vice-President (Internal Competitions) for 2019. My role centres around organising the variety of internal competitions that the LSS hold for our students, and includes introducing a new Criminal Advocacy comp. The competitions are focused on simulating different skills and challenges within the legal professional, and provide the opportunity to progress to national competitions. Please contact me if you would like any more information about the competitions being held this year.