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STUDENT LEGAL SERVICE: FREE CONFIDENTIAL ADVICE FOR THE COMMUNITY

ABOUT THE STUDENT LEGAL SERVICE

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There are 9 committee members in total and they are charged with ensuring the smooth running of SLS as a whole. The committee was selected through applications and interviews and manage the operations of SLS through fundraising, event planning and general organisation of advice sessions.
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Janelle

President

Janelle is in her final year student of a Bachelor of Arts and Laws. As President, she oversees the committee’s hard work  as well as the functioning of the service. She is excited about bringing a new face to the SLS this year, and is passionate about improving its awareness. She is interested in corporate law and hopes to improve corporate social responsibility in the workplace. Outside law, Janelle’s passions include graphic design, baking and true-story films.
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Maddison

Vice President

Maddison is in her final  year of a combined Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law. After volunteering with SLS in 2019, she decided to join the committee to stay involved with the society and their valuable work. Outside of university, Maddison enjoys Reformer Pilates, baking and reading.

Lena

Sponsorship

Lena is in her fourth year of a straight law degree. As the Sponsorship Officer, Lena is responsible for gathering donations in forms of raffles and prizes from the wider community to use for fundraising for SLS events. Lena's hobbies include bush-walking, soccer, and reading. Some additional things that Lena likes are: Chocolate, making the world a better place, creating a strong sense of community, and helping the wider community stay informed with the SLS services.

Jock

Treasurer

Jock is in his final year of a combined business and law degree. Jock is excited to be part of the executive committee as Treasurer and use his business skills to ensure that the SLS remains to be successful. Outside of his studies, Jock enjoys playing AFL and spending time with family and friends.

Gina

Student Liaison Officer

Gina is in her third year of a straight law degree. Through her role as Student Liaison Officer, she hopes to increase awareness of the amazing work that the Student Legal Service does. She truly believes that the Student Legal Service is an immensely useful and invaluable resource, particularly to international students. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym and gushing about her dog, Kobe, as well as showing endless photos and videos of him to anyone who would listen.

Naeha

Social and Activities Officer

Naeha Adam is a final year Bachelor of Law student from Singapore. She joined SLS to become more involved with UTAS students and contribute to the good work SLS does. Her role as a Social and Activities Officer is to ensure the services offered by SLS can be funded and run smoothly through the fundraising events. SLS' annual Quiz Night and Cocktail Night are to encourage networking amongst SLS' supporters and to show their appreciation for them. Thus, Naeha's role in this committee is a dynamic one that requires her to plan a variety of events to ensure the continuance of SLS and its services. Naeha's hobbies include doing handicrafts in her free time and spending time with her friends. Naeha looks forward to improving her interpersonal skills and to serving this society and the students at UTAS.

Efny

Secretary

Efny is currently in her final year of a straight law degree. As the Secretary of SLS, Efny's main role is to keep SLS on top of things by coordinating the weekly meetings and taking minutes for those meetings. This year, Efny hopes to focus not only on SLS’s internal affairs, but also external events by assisting in coordinating our events and ensuring that the right information is being disseminated to the public. Outside of school, Efny enjoys watching animal videos and true crime documentaries!

Jethro

Publicity Officer

Jethro is in his final year of a straight law degree. As our Publicity Officer, he is responsible for designing and producing media releases for the society's events. He also intends to explore new avenues to publicise our migration advice services by managing the society's social media. Jethro hopes that doing so would raise awareness about the work of SLS and how we can support not only international students, but the wider community as well. Outside of his studies, he enjoys watching crime thrillers, drama, and going food-hunting.

Elliot

Digital Relations Officer

Elliot is in his fourth year of a combined Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of  Laws. As the Digital Relations Officer, Elliot primarily manages the SLS website, Workplace environment, and appointment booking system. Additionally, Elliot provides assistance with any IT issues that arise within the committee. Outside of university, Elliot enjoys cycling and watching true-crime documentaries/series.

ADVISERS TO THE COMMITTEE 

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Anja Hilkemeijer

UTAS Senior Lecturer

​Anja is a lecturer at the University of Tasmania and the units she lectures in include: Foundations of Public Law, Constitutional Law, Human Rights and International Trade Law. Anja is also the Law Faculty's International Student Support Program's Coordinator.
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