USALSA is the sole independent representative body for law students at the University of South Australia. OUR PURPOSE • To ensure that the educational, vocational and social needs of all UniSA law students are met through an association that is responsive to the students within our diverse community; • To promote a strong, supportive and vibrant student culture which acknowledges our unique environment; • To ensure that UniSA law students are aware of the various career opportunities available to them, both within the legal profession and in other sectors; • To promote the interests of UniSA law students to the profession and other law schools; and • To encourage a commitment to social justice among our law graduates at UniSA. WHAT WE DO USALSA caters to the needs of its law students in a number of ways, including: • Organising social events to allow interaction between students, staff and the profession; • Maintaining communication platforms to allow for the effective circulation of information to students; • Advocating on behalf of students; • Organising career seminars and providing career related information; • Publishing a student magazine, ‘The Obiter,’ to inform students of activities within the University and provide a forum for student ideas; • Encouraging and promoting active participation within our community through endeavours such as the UniSA Legal Advice Clinic and other volunteer organisations; and • Operating a variety of legal advocacy exercises and competitions to provide practical experience and skill development to UniSA law students.