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ENGAGEMENT Alumnus Gregory Xu volunteered to help at the IDP Study in Australia Education Expo in Singapore. He spent two hours on the UQ stand talking to prospective students about his experience at the School of Law. Greg graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2007 and now works as a legal associate at the Singapore office of a leading British law firm. Educational Engagement Academic and professional staff took part in a number of educational expos during 2008 and 2009 to promote the programs and courses offered by the School of Law to prospective students and the general public. Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) TSXPO has been running for the past 29 years and is Australia’s largest tertiary studies expo. Held in Brisbane in July each year, this event provides tertiary studies, training and career options information to senior school students, parents, mature age and prospective postgraduate students. With over 250 qualified representatives, including exhibits from every Queensland university as well as those from interstate and overseas, visitors gain a comprehensive insight into tertiary institutions and programs offered. Professional staff from the School of Law were on hand at the UQ booth to give academic advice and answer questions about studying law at UQ. UQ Open Day UQ Open Day allows potential students to explore UQ’s St Lucia campus, check out the world-class facilities, learn more about the unique courses and study options, meet some of the inspiring teachers and staff and experience the vibrant campus lifestyle. Once again in 2008 and 2009 the School of Law information sessions were filled to capacity and professional and academic staff at the School’s information booth were kept extremely busy with enquiries throughout the day. The Moot Court demonstrations by School of Law students were also proved to be a very popular UQ Open Day activity. Page 2 | TC Beirne School of Law Biennial Report 2008-2009 Singapore Education Expos Academic staff attended two education expos in Singapore in 2009 - IDP Study in Australia Open Day in May and IDP Diploma to Degree Open Day in July - as part of the School’s international recruitment initiatives in Singapore. The School of Law’s LLB is the only Queensland law degree program recognised by the Singapore Board of Legal Education to directly fulfill the academic qualifications required for admission to the legal profession in Singapore and the visits formed part of the School’s marketing initiatives to attract more students from this area. Crowds at TSXPO 2009. High School Visits to UQ School Executive Officer Ms Barbara Thorsen providing information to a prospective student at UQ Open Day 2008, St Lucia campus. As well as attending external education expos and visiting high schools, School of Law staff also host information sessions at St Lucia campus for visiting high school students. During 2008 and 2009 School staff made presentations about the School’s LLB program, teaching staff, extra-curricula activities and scholarship opportunities to students and staff from Mackay State High School and to Year 12 students interested in studying law from a visiting group of high schools in northern New South Wales.
Alumni University of Queensland Law Graduates Association (UQLGA) The UQLGA was founded in 1993 under the patronage of former Queensland Governor Mrs Leneen Forde (LLB 1970) with the late Sir Harry Gibbs (LLB 1939; LLM 1946; Hon. LLD 1980) and the late Sir Walter Campbell (LLB 1948) as Vice Patrons. The current President is the Hon Dr Glen Williams AO QC (LLB 1961), former justice of the Court of Appeal of Queensland. The objectives of the Association, as outlined in its Constitution, are to: – – reach, serve and engage all University of Queensland alumni who are graduates of the TC Beirne School of Law, nurturing strong intellectual and emotional connections by providing a broad range of events, activities and communication opportunities foster mutually beneficial relations amongst graduates of The University of Queensland TC Beirne School of Law, and between them and the University, and to support the University’s teaching, research and community service activities The UQLGA has held regular functions for the School’s alumni since its inception, including a successful seminar Practical Ethics: A Lawyer’s Duties to the Courts, presented by His Honour Judge David G Searles, District Court of Queensland, in April 2009. Alumni Achievements Many former graduates of the School of Law have made outstanding contributions to their community, have stimulated new ideas or innovations, and have demonstrated dedication, creativity or leadership to their field of expertise. In 2008 and 2009, several of the School’s notable alumni continued to be an excellent example to students, staff and other graduates. Her Excellency Dr Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Former Queensland Governor, UQ graduate Dr Quentin Bryce AC, was appointed Australia’s first female Governor-General after a long and successful career in legal education, human rights and community advocacy. Dr Bryce graduated from UQ with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws. On returning to Australia after living in the United Kingdom following graduation, she was the first female appointed to the School of Law’s academic staff in 1968 and she spent 14 years teaching Introduction to Law, Criminal Law, Administrative Law and Legal Aspects of Social Work. Mr John Story School of Law graduate and highlyexperienced corporate leader Mr John Story was appointed Chancellor of The University of Queensland in 2009. A lawyer with broad corporate experience, including being Chairman of Suncorp- Metway, Tabcorp Holdings and the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Director of CSR, and a member of the Queensland Public Service Commission, Mr Story took up his appointment in February. Members of the Senate, UQ’s governing body, voted Mr Story into the honorary position, which carries important governance, ceremonial and symbolic responsibilities. Mr Story previously held two voluntary positions at UQ, as a Senator since May 2006 and formerly as an Adjunct Professor, and as a partner of Corrs Chambers Westgarth initiated supportive links between the legal firm and the TC Beirne School of Law. 2009 Australia Day Awards Former staff and alumni associated with the TC Beirne School of Law were honoured in the 2009 Australia Day awards. Officer (AO) in the General Division UQ alumnus Professor Brian Crommelin (LLB 1971), for service to the law and to legal education, particularly as a tertiary educator and through the development of mining and petroleum law in Australia. Member (AM) in the General Division Alumnus The Hon Justice Keiran Cullinane (LLB 1966), for service to the judiciary and to the law, to the James Cook University, and to the community of north Queensland. Alumnus Peter Short (LLB 1984, Adjunct Professor of Law), for service to the law as a practitioner, to legal education and the promotion of ethical standards, through contributions to a range of professional organisations, and to the community, particularly people with an intellectual disability. Future Plans ENGAGEMENT Australia’s 25th Governor-General Her Excellency Dr Quentin Bryce AC was also appointed UQ’s Alumnus of the Year for 2008. UQ Chancellor Mr John Story (left) with former UQ Chancellor Sir Llew Edwards. The TC Beirne School of Law is committed to the development of mutually supportive and beneficial relationships with the School’s professional and community stakeholders. To that end, the School will continue to build on the initiatives undertaken over the past two years and will work with the School’s Advisory Board in 2010 and into the future to develop avenues to communicate, engage with, and influence the various communities within which it exists. TC Beirne School of Law Biennial Report 2008-2009 | Page
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