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Law Students’ SocietyMonash LSSThe Monash LSS is one of the largest voluntary studentorganisations within Australia providing support and a widevariety of events, services and activities for its members forthe duration of their studies with the Faculty.Ryan CrouchPresident, LSSThe LSS has a number of functions:ActivitiesThroughout the academic year, the LSS runs anumber of social activities and events includingintegration programs for all first year students,orientation camps, parties and the popularAnnual Law Ball, the highlight of the LSS eventcalendar.Social Justice and EquityThis portfolio promotes leadership, equity,alternate careers and integration for studentsinto the legal profession through many differentprograms including the highly regarded “JustLeadership Program”.CompetitionsThis portfolio runs key legal competitions thattrain students in practical legal skills. Theseinclude Client Interview, Mooting, Negotiationand Witness Examination.From the 2013 President of theMonash Law School Students’SocietyThe Monash LSS is a student runsociety that operates alongsidethe Faculty of Law to enhance thestudents’ university experience.The LSS focuses on furthering students’social, educational, practical, networking andcareer opportunities through a huge numberof platforms. All of the programs are entirelystudent run, offering every student the importantopportunity to become involved in critical extracurricularorganisations.EducationThe LSS education portfolio is responsiblefor augmenting students’ studies of lawthrough student run tutorials, revision seminarsand faculty consultation. It also providesopportunities for students to enhance theirwriting and assessment skills and ensures thatour international student cohort are supportedand incorporated into the life of the Faculty.CareersThe LSS also provides a careers service tohighlight internship and graduate opportunitiesto students and is responsible for all aspectsof careers, including networking events, theClerkship Guides and the popular BarristerShadowing program.The LSS prides itself on having a professionalapproach that reflects the calibre of the lawstudents that the Faculty of Law educatesand nurtures. We enjoy a very strong workingrelationship with the Law Faculty, which hasseen our programs go from strength to strength.The end result is an incredibly valuable ‘holistic’education that students can enjoy throughouttheir studies at Monash University. Law schoolis all about learning what the legal professionhas to offer, and the LSS is proud to say thatit does all it can to promote opportunities tostudents and assist them through their degree.This is what sets a Monash Law Degree apart,you have everything at your fingertips!20