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Students’ AssociationsAuckland University Law Students’ Society (AULSS)The AULSS offices are located at the Eden Crescent entrance to the Law School —Building 801, Level 1Website: http://aulss.org.nzTel: 373-7599, ext 85603Student membership is on a voluntary basis. An unpaid Executive elected each year during Semester 2manages the Society. Their responsibilities involve the facilitation of communication between the studentbody, the Law Faculty and The Davis Law Library. The ultimate aim is to make law school a better placefor students. Students should not hesitate to approach executive officers with their concerns. Fundraisingand sponsorship drives are needed so money can be spent on social activities, competitions,conferences, publications and grants to various groups at law school.Maximise your year by enjoying the company of peers, the executive and the wider law schoolcommunity.Social EventsKicks off with an Annual Orientation (‘Admission to the Bar’) in the first week of the semester. Thispresents a valuable opportunity to meet faculty staff, senior students and various representatives fromlaw firms. All students are welcome.Other social events provided during the year include:• BBQs• Steins• Law Revue• Round the Bays• Law School Ball• Inter-Faculty Sports exchange• PLUS MANY MORE …CompetitionsAULSS representatives organise the Minter Ellison Rudd Watts Witness Examination, the RussellMcVeagh Client Interviewing competitions and the Buddle Findlay Negotiation Competiton. The Facultyand AU LSS also acknowledge the assistance of Bell Gully with the mooting competitions. Winners ofthese competitions have the opportunity to compete against other New Zealand law schools, and ifsuccessful nationally, may compete internationally. Watch the student noticeboards for information onthese competitions.Mentoring ProgrammeThe Mentoring Programme benefits LLB II students by pairing them with a senior student to meetregularly. The senior student answers questions about law school, exam technique, study technique, lawsurvival skills and what to read. This is an invaluable experience for both the senior mentor and the PartII student. Keep a lookout for the student sign up sheets at the beginning of the year.2010 Faculty of Law Handbook | 97