2023 EXTERNAL COMPETITIONS

 

Are you passionate about competitions?

Do you want to compete at a national level against students from across the country?

If so, apply for external competitions today!

 

Australian Law Students’ Association National Competition

 

How to apply? 

Please send the following documents to president@griffithlsa.org.au by 8pm on Sunday 7th May 2023:

  • A cover letter, of no more than 1 A4 page, detailing which teams you would like to be considered for, why you are interested in competing, and any past competition experience,

  • Your current CV,

  • Your unofficial academic transcript,

  • A teammate preference if you have one (this will only be considered, not guaranteed); and

  • Acknowledgement that you are aware ALSA is taking place during trimester 2 and that preparing for or competing at ALSA cannot be used as a reason for assessment applications.

Successful applicants will be notified via email. Interviews may be requested if necessary.

No late applications will be considered.

 

ELLIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The majority of the costs to attend the ALSA conference will be covered by the LSA and it’s sponsors. Due to the large financial outlay by the association.

A successful applicant must meet the following requirements:

  • be a current member of Griffith LSA or undertake to acquire membership on selection;

  • be enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor at the time of competition;

  • be available for the entirety of the conference

  • be available for extensive preparation leading up to the conference;

  • willing to pay the $300 all encompassing registration fee on selection;

  • be able to juggle competing commitments with university and;

  • for witness examination applicants, have completed 5194LAW Evidence, with at least a 75% average.

Further, the selection panel will look favourably upon applicants who:

  • have previously competed in Griffith LSA internal competitions and progressed beyond the preliminary rounds;

  • have previously competed in other external competitions;

  • have been actively engaged in the Griffith LSA and Griffith Law School community;

  • are nearing the end of their LLB/JD degree; and

  • maintain high academic achievement (GPA 5 or higher);

 

ALSA FAQ’S

  • Each year, the Australian Law Students’ Association holds a week long conference in a major Australian City. During the conference, the best competitors from each university go head to head at the national championships.

    This year’s conference will be held in Sydney on the 27th July to the 3rd August (week 2 & 3 of trimester 2).

  • ALSA is currently the only national inter-varsity legal skills competition circuit running in Australia. Of the seven competitions run during the week long conference, we hope to enter four teams:

    1. Championship Moot (2-3 students)

    2. Negotiation (2 students)

    3. Client Interview (2 students)

    4. Witness Examination (1 student)

  • Unlike previous years, selection for ALSA is via application only. If you are selected to join the Griffith team, you will be asked to pay a $300 registration fee to secure your spot. This $300 payment secures each student return flights and six nights accommodation (double share) in Sydney. Any ALSA related registration costs will also be organised and paid for you by the Griffith LSA.

    Please reach out if this registration fee is deterring you from submitting an application. There are subsidy options available on application for low income and/or disadvantaged students.

    All other costs such as short haul travel, food (most lunches will be provided by ALSA) and drinks are considered personal expenses to be covered by the individual.

  • No! Law students across both campuses are encouraged to apply.

    However, the majority of the training is likely to take place on the Gold Coast, so applying, please consider if completing the commute multiple times a week is viable for you.

 

DANIEL’S ALSA EXPERIENCE

'Competing at ALSA was an irreplaceable experience that has lead to a cascade of positive events in my life. Not only are the competitions rewarding and intriguing, but the people I’ve met and functions I’ve attended made the whole experience worth it many times over.

It’s most career-oriented impact was evidenced when my firm held my competing in ALSA as an invaluable asset, giving me the edge over other applicants. My short time competing internally and across Australia has given me attractive credentials useful in a myriad of circumstances.'