Welcome to the Blackstone Society website.
Blackstone is the official law students' society at the University of Western Australia and endeavours to promote the educational and social interests of all students within the UWA Law School. From educational through to social, Blackstone has something for anyone wanting the complete university experience!
Blackstone is now calling for students’ responses, perspectives and opinions on units they have undertaken in the Semester Two teaching period. Information gathered is completely anonymous and will assist students decide which units to select in the future via Blackstone’s Alternative Faculty Handbook.
Please click HERE to fill out the questionnaires pertaining to units you have studied this semester. Alternatively, highlight the ‘Publications’ tab above, go to Alternative Faculty Handbook, and click on ‘Semester Two 2009′.
Any queries, please e-mail afh@blackstone.asn.au.
The 2010 Blackstone Committee is now calling for applications for the following positions -
APPOINTED OFFICE-BEARERS (will become members of the 2010 Blackstone Committee):
1. Publications and Publicity Officer
2. Female Equity Officer
3. Male Equity Officer
4. Competitions Officer (will possibly appoint two)
5. IT Officer
PORTFOLIO HOLDERS (a great way to contribute to Blackstone without taking on Committee responsibilities):
Competitions
1. Open Mooting Co-ordinator and Organiser(s)
2. Trial Advocacy Co-ordinator and Organiser(s)
3. Negotiation Co-ordinator and Organiser(s)
4. Client Interview Co-ordinator and Organiser(s)
5. Student Paper Co-ordinator and Organiser(s)
6. IHL Mooting Co-ordinator and Organiser(s)
7. First Year Mooting Co-ordinator and Organiser(s)
8. First Year Trial Advocacy Co-ordinator and Organiser(s)
Publications
1. Onyx Editor and Sub-Editors
2. Careers Handbook Editor and Sub-Editors
3. Briefs Editor and Sub-Editors
4. Alternative Faculty Handbook Editor and Sub-Editors
5. Blackstone Commentaries Editor
Pick up your application form from the Blackstone Common Room from midday Tuesday 13 October. Return it by 5.00pm Friday 23 October.
For certain positions, top applicants will be interviewed after exams.
Henny Smith
Blackstone President 2010
It’s that time of the year again – nominations are now open for Blackstone Society’s committee for 2010!
Nomination forms can be picked up from the perspex holder near the vending machine in the Blackstone Common Room.
Nominations will close on September 25, 2009. If you’re passionate about making a difference within the law school and representing the law student body, be sure to apply!
The annual Sports Dinner will be held this year at Hans in Northbridge at 7pm, the 15th of October.
More information regarding this event will be released in due course.
For now, any inquiries regarding this event may be directed to our Sports Reps at sports@blackstone.asn.au
Hi all,
Just a quick update regarding sporting events going on this week!
The UEC Rugby Grudge Match will be taking place this Friday at 12.45pm. People interesting in spectating or playing must meet in the courtyard by 12pm to leave at 12.15pm.
There will also be girls AFL football and a tug of war comeptition!
The event should be finished by 2.30pm. Come on down to help the law faculty smash the engineers!
Questions should be directed to our Sports Reps by contacting sports@blackstone.asn.au
The Final Year Dinner will be held this year at the Sheraton Hotel on Thursday, the 22nd of October at 7.00pm.
Tickets are $65 for members, $70 for non-members. Tickets may be purchased between 12-2pm Monday to Friday outside the Blackstone Common Room.
Come along to wish our graduating students farewell!
Any questions may be directed to our Fourth Year Social Rep, Jason Bourke at 4th.year.soc@blackstone.asn.au
Just a quick update regarding competitions.
Grand Final dates:
First Year Mooting – 21st of September at Corrs Chambers Westgarth in the Perth CBD.
Negotiation & Mediation – 29th of September
IHL Mooting – 30th September at the Federal Court.
Competitions Dinner has also been scheduled for the 8th of October – more information will be released about this in due course!
Inquiries should be directed to our Competitions Officer, Paddy Mohen at competitions@blackstone.asn.au
The annual 2nd and 3rd year dinner will be taking place on Wednesday, the 23rd of September at Maya Masala in the CBD. The event will begin at 7.00pm.
Tickets are available from the Blackstone Common Room between 12-2pm Monday to Friday!
Dinner includes a 3-course meal and all you can drink – definitely worth it!
Any questions please contact our 3rd Year Social Rep, Alex Gregg at 3rd.year.soc@blackstone.asn.au
Each year the Western Australian law schools get together and battle it out in a humorous contest of mental ability.
This year, Academic Challenge will be taking place at the Cottesloe Hotel from 6.30pm on Thursday the 17th of September.
Come on down for an entertaining night!
Law Week is upon us again! That means it’s time for some heated inter-varsity legal competitions!
Upcoming is the Law Week moot, happening this Wednesday, the 16th of September at the E-Moot court in the Law School Courtyard. Start time is 7pm sharp.
The question for this year’s moot is quite interesting so it should be an all-round interesting and engaging clash of the legal titans!
Any queries, please contact our Careers VP, Long Pham at careersvp@blackstone.asn.au
The annual Blackstone quiz night will be taking place on Wednesday the 14th of October at the UWA Tav! Get a table of 8 together to compete in this excellent contest of agile minds. There will be great prizes up for grabs!
Any queries, please contact our Education VP, Alex Biddulph at edvp@blackstone.asn.au.
See you there!
Hi all,
Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, the date of the Grad mingle has changed to October the 1st! Pencil it into your diaries!
Any further inquiries can be directed to our Grad Rep, Victor Perez at gradrep@blackstone.asn.au.
Hey legal eagles,
Quick update regarding the competitions. Recently, a new competition called the ‘Civic Legal Memo Writing Competition’ has been added under the Competitions tab (Education > Competitions) – check it out if you’re interested! Competition materials have also been added for your viewing pleasure.
For those who are interested – a copy of the 2009 Blackstone Competitions Disqualification Policy has also been placed online for your convenience. Please visit the main Competitions page (under Education) or simply click here for a copy.
This semester’s annual Blackstone Society Grad Mingle, proudly sponsored by Mallesons, brings UWA Law’s Graduate Students together again for a night of drinks, food and good conversation. The event will start promptly at 7.00pm on 1 October 2009, and will be held at Terraza Cafe & Restaurant in Nedlands.
Ticket prices are $20.00 for members, and $30.00 for non-members, and may be purchased from Monday the 21st of August, between 12.00 -2.00pm in the Law Court Yard.
There is also a facebook event that you may join: Grad Mingle
Be sure to get your tickets and we’ll see you there! Any enquiries can be directed to our Grad Rep, Victor Perez at gradrep@blackstone.asn.au.
Hey all!
This is just a reminder to let you know that the annual Blake Dawson Law Ball will be happening this Friday, the 21st August at the Perth Convention Centre.
Details can be found on the facebook event, located here. Any questions can be directed to our Social VP, Tim Clarke, at socialvp@blackstone.asn.au.
Hope to see you all there!
Hi all,
Just a quick note to let you all know that the Blackstone Website is undergoing maintenance and system-wide upgrades. Please be patient as changes are made.
Thank you.
