Kick-start your experience with early access to exclusive programs run by UTS Law and the Law Students’ Society like the Brennan Program Summer Circle. Explore what university life has to offer, make friends and get ahead before classes begin.
Early access: Brennan Justice and Leadership Program
Passionate about social justice? So are we!
As a UTS Law student you are eligible to join the Brennan Justice and Leadership Program. This is where you can
- use your legal knowledge and skills to make a big difference in the community
- get involved in pro bono work
- develop your leadership skills, and
- get hands-on with real legal projects.
Your involvement counts towards achieving the Brennan Justice and Leadership Award, which is included on your transcript when you graduate and can make you stand out to employers.
The Brennan Program is a collaboration between UTS Law and the Law Students’ Society, and there’s no other program quite like it for law students in Australia.
Don't wait, get involved now
You'll love taking advantage of early access to the Brennan Program before you commence in 2024 with our Summer Circle initiative.
Each year we curate a range of films, tv shows, podcasts, documentaries and arts and cultural events for you to learn about social justice issues through short 350-word reflections.
Right now you can utilise these recommendations as sources for reflection and make progress towards the Reflections on Justice or Leadership Through Service components of the program. Yes, that's right, before you enrol in classes! Also, this year we've been gifted exclusive access to Videos for Change, where you're also eligible to participate early. Check out the Summer Circle FAQ here to learn more, and email to get involved now. BrennanProgram@uts.edu.au
The Brennan Program has two parts:
Reflections on Justice (ROJ)
Opportunities to explore ideas of social justice and the law through guest speaker series, casual meet-ups and networking opportunities, and written activities on topics you are passionate about.
Leadership through Service (LTS)
Get involved in volunteering and pro bono work, putting your legal skills and knowledge into action in the real world.
To join the Brennan Summer Circle today, email brennanprogram@uts.edu.au
Watch these Brennan Justice Talks from previous years
If you're taking part in the Brennan Summer Circle, you can watch one (or all!) of our Justice Talks and if you feel compelled to do so reflect your thoughts in 350 words for 5 ROJ points towards the Brennan Award (per event).
Early access: Law Students’ Society
The UTS Law Students’ Society (UTS LSS) is the biggest student-run society at UTS, offering a range of social and career development activities to help you get the most out of life as a law student.
UTS LSS First Year Peer Mentoring Program
As an LSS member, you’ll be able to join this program and connect with senior law student mentors. Get helpful advice on the first-year experience, including how to navigate your subjects and study hacks. Mentors work in pairs and run hour-long meetings over the first six weeks of each session.
UTS LSS Buddy Project
The Buddy Program pairs first-year law students (‘Junior Buddies’) as well as international law students (‘International Buddies’) with more seasoned law students (‘Senior Buddies’) in their second year or above, aiming to ease the transition into the UTS Faculty of Law.
How you can get involved now
Not on Facebook or have a query? Email the LSS Education team at vpe@utslss.com
Join the First-Year Peer Mentoring Program
You can keep up with updates, watch on-demand content and get the latest study tips for your first subjects this coming session.
LSS Peer First-Year Peer Mentoring Facebook groupJoin the UTS LSS First Year Law Students 2023 Facebook group
Connect with other students starting in autumn
First Year Law Students 2024 Facebook groupGet yourself a Law Buddy!
If you’ve accepted your offer or are close to it, why not express interest to sign up for a buddy sooner and enter Autumn session on a smoother start. You’ll find the best study haunts, dumplings near campus and which law student socials to keep an eye out for.
Sign up to the Buddy Project by emailing the LSSCruise into autumn with The Bar podcast
- The Bar is the official UTS Law Students’ Society podcast. Hear from our two wonderful hosts, current UTS Law students, as they provide entertaining insights into law student life. Each episode covers a different topic, such as wellbeing, first-year experiences and tips, balancing study, getting your first law job and the best places to eat around campus.
You can connect with The Bar via Instagram to tell them how you’re enjoying the podcast, and what you want to hear about in future episodes.
Alongside the podcast, get involved with our latest edition to The Bar Productions, The Bar Newspaper. Think of your favourite satirical article, these light-hearted articles will delve into the funny realities of law school. Share with your friends, contribute or simply read, it will certainly have you laughing.
What’s next?
Complete your enrolment with us so you can officially join these programs and take advantage of the many opportunities on offer at UTS.