UNELSS Essay Competition

UNE Law Students Society

The 2024 UNELSS Executive invite UNE Law Students to participate in our latest Essay Competition. 

Essay Question:

Examine the potential legal avenues and policy strategies for advancing Indigenous representation and participation in decision-making processes within the Australian legal and political system, following the perceived failure of the proposed 'Voice to Parliament'

1,500 Words

Submissions close: 11.59PM 8 January 2024.

SUBMIT HERE

Winner Categories:

• Best Essay Award: Awarded to the best submission. ($100 voucher)
• Innovation & Ingenuity Award: Awarded to the most interesting analysis of the problem. ($50 voucher)
• Meritous Mention: Awarded to high quality submissions

All winners will receive a certificate, with the winners of the Best Essay and Innovation & Ingenuity Awards receiving a UNE Life The Shop voucher, and potential sponsorship towards 2024 ALSA Competitions.

Any questions can be directed to the Competitions Director, Cassie Mitchell at lss@myune.edu.au. 

Additional information:

• Submissions must be AGLC4 compliant
• Submissions must be no longer than 1,500 words
• Headings and references do not impact word count
• Awards will only be granted to those currently studying law at UNE.

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