Constitution
The Canberra Law Students' Society adopted the new UCX Constitution in July 2019. Our Constitution can be found here - issuu.com/canberralss/docs/canberra_law_student_society_-_club_constitution_j
COMMITTEE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
IT
IT Director
The IT Director is responsible for the general maintenance and management of the Society’s IT systems by liaising with the Senior Executive and Portfolio Directors. Tasks may include troubleshooting, developing file naming conventions, file storage maintenance, and managing databases.
Preference will be given to Law students, however those who have work or academic experience in information technology will be highly regarded. If you are currently studying a relative course or degree, please let us know in your application below.
It is important that the IT Director is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The IT Director will have full voting rights within the Society.
WELLBEING
Wellbeing Director
The Wellbeing Director is responsible for the promotion of the wellbeing and mental health of CLSS members. Tasks may include developing resources, distributing information about services available to students, organising events and programs such as the annual Fail Day event. The Wellbeing Director works under the direction of the Senior Executive and leads a team of Wellbeing Officers.
It is important that the Wellbeing Director is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Wellbeing Director will have full voting rights within the Society.
COMPETITIONS
Competitions Director
The Competitions Director is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all CLSS competitions, including Mooting, Negotiations, Witness Examination, Intervarsity Competitions and External Competitions. The Competitions Director directs, leads and guides a team of Competitions Managers, and is the main point of contact for competitors, judges, coaches and external competitions organisers.
Preference will be given to students who have competed in previous CLSS competitions.
It is important that the Competitions Director is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Competitions Director will have full voting rights within the Society.
Mooting Manager
The Mooting Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all CLSS Mooting competitions by liaising with competitors, judges, and coaches under the direction of the Competitions Director. Tasks may include organising timetables and booking rooms for preliminary rounds, inviting judges, and developing problem questions and coaching programs for competitors. The Mooting Manager works in collaboration with the other Competitions Portfolio Managers under the direction of the Competitions Director.
Preference will be given to students who have competed in previous CLSS Mooting competitions.
It is important that the Mooting Manager is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Mooting Manager will have full voting rights within the Society.
Negotiations Manager
The Negotiations Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all CLSS Negotiations competitions by liaising with competitors, judges, and coaches under the direction of the Competitions Director. Tasks may include organising timetables and booking rooms for preliminary rounds, inviting judges, and developing problem questions and coaching programs for competitors. The Negotiations Manager works in collaboration with the other Competitions Portfolio Managers under the direction of the Competitions Director.
Preference will be given to students who have competed in previous CLSS Negotiations competitions.
It is important that the Negotiations Manager is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Negotiations Manager will have full voting rights within the Society.
Witness Examination Manager
The Witness Examination Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all CLSS Witness Examination competitions by liaising with competitors, judges, and coaches under the direction of the Competitions Director. Tasks may include organising timetables and booking rooms for preliminary rounds, inviting judges, and developing problem questions and coaching programs for competitors. The Witness Examination Manager works in collaboration with the other Competitions Portfolio Managers under the direction of the Competitions Director.
Preference will be given to students who have competed in previous CLSS Witness Examination competitions.
It is important that the Witness Examination Manager is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Witness Examination Manager will have full voting rights within the Society.
Intervarsity Competitions Manager
The Intervarsity Competitions Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all CLSS Intervarsity competitions by liaising with competitors, judges, and coaches under the direction of the Competitions Director. Tasks may include developing problem questions, booking rooms for preliminary rounds, liaising with venues for break nights and grand final rounds, inviting judges, and developing coaching programs for competitors. The Intervarsity Competitions Manager works in collaboration with the other Competitions Portfolio Managers under the direction of the Competitions Director.
Preference will be given to students who have competed in previous CLSS competitions or other universities’ intervarsity competitions.
It is important that the Intervarsity Competitions Manager is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Intervarsity Competitions Manager will have full voting rights within the Society.
External Competitions Manager
The External Competitions Manager is responsible for coordinating all CLSS involvement in external competitions, such as ALSA national competitions and other universities’ intervarsity competitions. Tasks may include researching and advertising competitions, choosing and registering competitors, liaising with organisers, and developing coaching programs for competitors. The External Competitions Manager works in collaboration with the other Competitions Portfolio Managers under the direction of the Competitions Director.
Preference will be given to students who have competed in previous CLSS competitions or who have represented the CLSS at external competitions.
It is important that the External Competitions Manager is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The External Competitions Manager will have full voting rights within the Society.
EQUITY
Equity Director
The Equity Director is responsible for all initiatives and activities of the Equity Portfolio tailored for specific demographics of CLSS members. The Equity Director directs Officers representing groups such as first year students, postgraduate students, students from regional and rural backgrounds, First Nations students, and international students. The Equity Director works under the direction of the Senior Executive and may work in collaboration with other Portfolio Directors on social justice issues.
It is important that the Equity Director is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Equity Director will have full voting rights within the Society.
MARKETING
Publications Manager
The Publications Manager is responsible for managing the writing, editing and publication of all CLSS publications, in accordance with the CLSS Brand Guidelines. This may include our annual Careers Guide, Clerkship Guide, Competitions Handbook, and future publications. The Publications Manager manages a team of Publications Officers and works in collaboration with the other Marketing Portfolio Managers under the direction of the Marketing Director.
Preference will be given to Law students, however those who have work or academic experience in design, communications, public relations or social media will be highly regarded. If you are currently studying a relative course or degree, please let us know in your application below.
It is important that the Publications Manager is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Publications Manager will have full voting rights within the Society.
Graphic Design Manager
The Graphic Design Manager is responsible for managing the creation of all graphic design material for CLSS publications and social media content, in accordance with the CLSS Brand Guidelines. This may include our annual Careers Guide, Clerkship Guide, Competitions Handbook, and graphics for our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages. The Graphic Design Manager manages team of Graphic Design Officers and works in collaboration with the other Marketing Portfolio Managers under the direction of the Marketing Director.
Preference will be given to Law students, however those who have work or academic experience in design will be highly regarded. If you are currently studying a relative course or degree, please let us know in your application below.
It is important that the Graphic Design Manager is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Graphic Design Manager will have full voting rights within the Society.
Graphic Design Officer
The Graphic Design Officer is responsible for creating graphic design material for CLSS publications and social media content, in accordance with the CLSS Brand Guidelines. This may include our annual Careers Guide, Clerkship Guide, Competitions Handbook, and graphics for our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages. The Graphic Design Officer works under the direction of the Graphics Design Manager and Marketing Director.
Preference will be given to Law students, however those who have work or academic experience in design will be highly regarded. If you are currently studying a relative course or degree, please let us know in your application below.
It is important that the Graphic Design Manager is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Graphic Design Officer will have full voting rights within the Society.
Social Media Officer
The Social Media Officer is responsible for curating, scheduling and publishing content for all CLSS social media accounts, in accordance with the CLSS Brand Guidelines. This role primarily involves actioning social media requests from other Committee Members but may also include adhering to a social media publishing calendar, preparing marketing material, and any other tasks incidental to the CLSS’ social media. The Social Media Officer works in collaboration with other Social Media Officers under the direction of the Social Media Manager and Marketing Director.
Preference will be given to Law students, however those who have work or academic experience in communications, public relations or social media will be highly regarded. If you are currently studying a relative course or degree, please let us know in your application below.
It is important that the Social Media Officer is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Social Media Officer will have full voting rights within the Society.
CAREERS
Careers Officer
The Careers Officer is responsible for assisting the Careers Director in all initiatives and activities of the Careers portfolio. This may include our annual Careers Fair and Clerkship Information Evening, publications such as our annual Careers Guide and Clerkship Guide, and CLSS careers-focussed Facebook groups. The Careers Officer works in collaboration with other Careers Officers under the direction of the Careers Director.
It is important that the Careers Officer is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Careers Officer will have full voting rights within the Society.
IT Director
The IT Director is responsible for the general maintenance and management of the Society’s IT systems by liaising with the Senior Executive and Portfolio Directors. Tasks may include troubleshooting, developing file naming conventions, file storage maintenance, and managing databases.
Preference will be given to Law students, however those who have work or academic experience in information technology will be highly regarded. If you are currently studying a relative course or degree, please let us know in your application below.
It is important that the IT Director is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The IT Director will have full voting rights within the Society.
WELLBEING
Wellbeing Director
The Wellbeing Director is responsible for the promotion of the wellbeing and mental health of CLSS members. Tasks may include developing resources, distributing information about services available to students, organising events and programs such as the annual Fail Day event. The Wellbeing Director works under the direction of the Senior Executive and leads a team of Wellbeing Officers.
It is important that the Wellbeing Director is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Wellbeing Director will have full voting rights within the Society.
COMPETITIONS
Competitions Director
The Competitions Director is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all CLSS competitions, including Mooting, Negotiations, Witness Examination, Intervarsity Competitions and External Competitions. The Competitions Director directs, leads and guides a team of Competitions Managers, and is the main point of contact for competitors, judges, coaches and external competitions organisers.
Preference will be given to students who have competed in previous CLSS competitions.
It is important that the Competitions Director is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Competitions Director will have full voting rights within the Society.
Mooting Manager
The Mooting Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all CLSS Mooting competitions by liaising with competitors, judges, and coaches under the direction of the Competitions Director. Tasks may include organising timetables and booking rooms for preliminary rounds, inviting judges, and developing problem questions and coaching programs for competitors. The Mooting Manager works in collaboration with the other Competitions Portfolio Managers under the direction of the Competitions Director.
Preference will be given to students who have competed in previous CLSS Mooting competitions.
It is important that the Mooting Manager is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Mooting Manager will have full voting rights within the Society.
Negotiations Manager
The Negotiations Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all CLSS Negotiations competitions by liaising with competitors, judges, and coaches under the direction of the Competitions Director. Tasks may include organising timetables and booking rooms for preliminary rounds, inviting judges, and developing problem questions and coaching programs for competitors. The Negotiations Manager works in collaboration with the other Competitions Portfolio Managers under the direction of the Competitions Director.
Preference will be given to students who have competed in previous CLSS Negotiations competitions.
It is important that the Negotiations Manager is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Negotiations Manager will have full voting rights within the Society.
Witness Examination Manager
The Witness Examination Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all CLSS Witness Examination competitions by liaising with competitors, judges, and coaches under the direction of the Competitions Director. Tasks may include organising timetables and booking rooms for preliminary rounds, inviting judges, and developing problem questions and coaching programs for competitors. The Witness Examination Manager works in collaboration with the other Competitions Portfolio Managers under the direction of the Competitions Director.
Preference will be given to students who have competed in previous CLSS Witness Examination competitions.
It is important that the Witness Examination Manager is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Witness Examination Manager will have full voting rights within the Society.
Intervarsity Competitions Manager
The Intervarsity Competitions Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all CLSS Intervarsity competitions by liaising with competitors, judges, and coaches under the direction of the Competitions Director. Tasks may include developing problem questions, booking rooms for preliminary rounds, liaising with venues for break nights and grand final rounds, inviting judges, and developing coaching programs for competitors. The Intervarsity Competitions Manager works in collaboration with the other Competitions Portfolio Managers under the direction of the Competitions Director.
Preference will be given to students who have competed in previous CLSS competitions or other universities’ intervarsity competitions.
It is important that the Intervarsity Competitions Manager is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Intervarsity Competitions Manager will have full voting rights within the Society.
External Competitions Manager
The External Competitions Manager is responsible for coordinating all CLSS involvement in external competitions, such as ALSA national competitions and other universities’ intervarsity competitions. Tasks may include researching and advertising competitions, choosing and registering competitors, liaising with organisers, and developing coaching programs for competitors. The External Competitions Manager works in collaboration with the other Competitions Portfolio Managers under the direction of the Competitions Director.
Preference will be given to students who have competed in previous CLSS competitions or who have represented the CLSS at external competitions.
It is important that the External Competitions Manager is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The External Competitions Manager will have full voting rights within the Society.
EQUITY
Equity Director
The Equity Director is responsible for all initiatives and activities of the Equity Portfolio tailored for specific demographics of CLSS members. The Equity Director directs Officers representing groups such as first year students, postgraduate students, students from regional and rural backgrounds, First Nations students, and international students. The Equity Director works under the direction of the Senior Executive and may work in collaboration with other Portfolio Directors on social justice issues.
It is important that the Equity Director is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Equity Director will have full voting rights within the Society.
MARKETING
Publications Manager
The Publications Manager is responsible for managing the writing, editing and publication of all CLSS publications, in accordance with the CLSS Brand Guidelines. This may include our annual Careers Guide, Clerkship Guide, Competitions Handbook, and future publications. The Publications Manager manages a team of Publications Officers and works in collaboration with the other Marketing Portfolio Managers under the direction of the Marketing Director.
Preference will be given to Law students, however those who have work or academic experience in design, communications, public relations or social media will be highly regarded. If you are currently studying a relative course or degree, please let us know in your application below.
It is important that the Publications Manager is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Publications Manager will have full voting rights within the Society.
Graphic Design Manager
The Graphic Design Manager is responsible for managing the creation of all graphic design material for CLSS publications and social media content, in accordance with the CLSS Brand Guidelines. This may include our annual Careers Guide, Clerkship Guide, Competitions Handbook, and graphics for our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages. The Graphic Design Manager manages team of Graphic Design Officers and works in collaboration with the other Marketing Portfolio Managers under the direction of the Marketing Director.
Preference will be given to Law students, however those who have work or academic experience in design will be highly regarded. If you are currently studying a relative course or degree, please let us know in your application below.
It is important that the Graphic Design Manager is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Graphic Design Manager will have full voting rights within the Society.
Graphic Design Officer
The Graphic Design Officer is responsible for creating graphic design material for CLSS publications and social media content, in accordance with the CLSS Brand Guidelines. This may include our annual Careers Guide, Clerkship Guide, Competitions Handbook, and graphics for our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages. The Graphic Design Officer works under the direction of the Graphics Design Manager and Marketing Director.
Preference will be given to Law students, however those who have work or academic experience in design will be highly regarded. If you are currently studying a relative course or degree, please let us know in your application below.
It is important that the Graphic Design Manager is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Graphic Design Officer will have full voting rights within the Society.
Social Media Officer
The Social Media Officer is responsible for curating, scheduling and publishing content for all CLSS social media accounts, in accordance with the CLSS Brand Guidelines. This role primarily involves actioning social media requests from other Committee Members but may also include adhering to a social media publishing calendar, preparing marketing material, and any other tasks incidental to the CLSS’ social media. The Social Media Officer works in collaboration with other Social Media Officers under the direction of the Social Media Manager and Marketing Director.
Preference will be given to Law students, however those who have work or academic experience in communications, public relations or social media will be highly regarded. If you are currently studying a relative course or degree, please let us know in your application below.
It is important that the Social Media Officer is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Social Media Officer will have full voting rights within the Society.
CAREERS
Careers Officer
The Careers Officer is responsible for assisting the Careers Director in all initiatives and activities of the Careers portfolio. This may include our annual Careers Fair and Clerkship Information Evening, publications such as our annual Careers Guide and Clerkship Guide, and CLSS careers-focussed Facebook groups. The Careers Officer works in collaboration with other Careers Officers under the direction of the Careers Director.
It is important that the Careers Officer is able to get along well and work with others, as well as dedicate adequate time to assist others in the Society.
The Careers Officer will have full voting rights within the Society.
