MEDIA RELEASE

22 May 2018

Queensland’s 4th Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students’ Moot 2018

On 16 May 2018, Queensland’s fourth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students’ Moot was launched at a welcome event hosted at the law firm Ashurst.  The Moot is organised in collaboration between the Queensland Judiciary, the Indigenous Lawyers Association of Queensland, North Quarter Lane Chambers, Ashurst, Allens and the Universities.

This year, students from Bond University, Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology and University of Queensland will compete in the moot.  Continue reading →

The Indigenous Lawyers Association of Queenland is thrilled to once again support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students’ Moot Competition in its fourth year in 2018.  This competition provides an excellent learning opportunity for students who would like to try advocacy in a supportive and enjoyable environment.

All students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and are enrolled in a participating university are invited to register for the Moot, and should contact their university to apply.

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MEDIA RELEASE

8 February 2018

The Indigenous Lawyers Association of Queensland is delighted to announce the winners of the 2017 Attorney-General’s National Indigenous Legal Professional of the Year and National Indigenous Student of the Year. Continue reading →

Media Release

29 July 2017

3^rd Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Moot Competition

The Indigenous Lawyers Association of Queensland (ILAQ), in partnership with Allens, Ashurst and North Quarter Lane Chambers, is delighted to announce Nicholas Costello of Griffith University as the winner of the 3^rd Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student’s Moot Competition. Continue reading →

Did you spy the ILAQ in the March edition of the Queensland Law Society’s magazine Proctor? We appeared in the Organisation Spotlight section, which details our history, achievements and activities. Included is an article on our  President, Linda Ryle, who shares her background and how she came to be involved with ILAQ. Continue reading →

What an evening! We would like to thank everyone who bought tickets, our stallholders, co-hosts ANTaR,  and especially Zach, Aaron and Sarah who flew in to attend. A special thank you also to the  volunteers who helped set up and run the event. If you missed our screening, you’ll be pleased to know Continue reading →

March 28 will see the first LawLink session for 2017 held at Clayton Utz. LawLink provides an opportunity for Indigenous law students to gain a better understanding of the practice of law, meet and network with members of the judiciary and the legal profession, and other law students. Continue reading →

The Indigenous Lawyers Association is proud to once again support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students’ Moot Competition in 2017.  This competition provides an excellent learning opportunity for students who would like to try advocacy in a supportive and enjoyable environment.

All students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and are enrolled in a participating university are invited to register for the Moot, and should contact their university to apply. Continue reading →

Due to circumstances beyond our control our special event screening of Zach’s Ceremony will now take place on the 19th of March. We apologise for any inconvenience, and hope that you will be able see this wonderful new film and support ILAQ and ANTaR on the amended date.

5:30pm Sunday 19th March, ALL HALLOWS SCHOOL THEATRE, Dodge Lane, Fortitude Valley

The Indigenous Lawyers Association of Queensland Inc (ILAQ) and Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR) invite you to our screening of this widely acclaimed new film. Continue reading →