THE TASMANIAN UNIVERSITY LAW SOCIETY

Since 1959, many thousands of Tasmanian University students from all faculties have enjoyed the benefits of being part of the Tasmanian University Law Society (TULS). TULS is one of the most popular societies on campus, with over 1000 members. Membership of TULS is open to all students, and gives you access to the biggest and best student social events, including frequent barrels, quiz night, the TULS Cocktail Party, the annual law ball and various special events such as the table tennis championship and wine and cheese nights.

TULS also plays a crucial role representing law students, regardless of whether or not they are members, my liaising between students, staff, the Law School and the legal profession. TULS is the primary means by which students are exposed to legal career opportunities Australia-wide. TULS also organises functions enabling staff and students to interact socially, conducts internal legal skills competition and produces a careers journal, a yearbook and a regular newsletter.

The TULS Constitution and By-Laws outline the objects and rules of the Society as well as the roles and responsibilities of the committee members.

THE FACULTY OF LAW

The Faculty of Law at the University of Tasmania has been operating since 1893, and has a proud history of production scholars of national and international repute. It is committed to maintaining an exceptional learning and research environment for both staff and students.

Under the leadership of the Dean, Professor Donald Chalmers, the Faculty operates the undergraduate Law School and the postgraduate Centre for Legal Studies. The Faculty has built an outstanding reputation in many key areas of research, and host two specific centres of legal scholarship - the Centre for Law and Genetics and the Tasmanian Law Reform Institute.

In 2003, there were more than 700 undergraduate law students studying at the University of Tasmania. TULS has an important function to play in liaising between these students and the Law School, and ensuring that matters of concern to either party are dealt with effectively and efficiently.