Adelaide Legal Outreach Service

02/11/2023

31/10/2023

The student legal advisors at the Adelaide Legal Outreach Service (ALOS) have been hard at work over the second semester of 2023! Working one day per week over the course of thirteen weeks, they have been conducting interviews and managing their own practices to provide legal assistance to ALOS clients. The team at ALOS has put together some semester-end statistics and client feedback to share with everyone to show all the good work being done by the students.

12/10/2023

Since 2022, the Office of the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity (OCEO) has run ‘We’re Equal’ - a project designed to educate customers, workplaces and employees about anti-discrimination practices so that workplaces can be inclusive; allowing everyone who interacts with them to thrive as much as possible.

This is more than a performative statement of intent - the resources on the ‘We’re Equal’ page not only provide a roadmap to empower all stakeholders, but allows collaboration between employers and the OCEO.

The Equal Opportunity Legal Advice Service (EOLAS) team continue to be proud supporters of this OCEO initiative to create a more inclusive, caring South Australia.

12/10/2023

Today, our student legal advisors from the Equal Opportunity Legal Advice Service (EOLAS) were hosted for a morning tea by the Office of the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity (OCEO). As usual, the Commissioner Jodeen Carney, Assistant Commissioner Colin Marsh and other OCEO staff made us very welcome.

We were also joined by other guest speakers from the Attorney-General’s Department: Alison Doecke SC of the Crown Counsel Section at the Crown Solicitor’s Office and Fiona Williams-Mitchell, Director of Legislative Services.

We learned about the non-linear career paths and range of career choices open to law graduates within the Attorney-General’s Department. Alison Doecke SC eloquently spoke about the importance of balancing work and family life, emphasising how parenting made her a better advocate with the support of her workplace and family. Fiona discussed how her legal background helps her with complex policy negotiations and consultation on Bills presented before Parliament, noting that bipartisanship, robust debate and clear arguments create effective legislation. The EOLAS team were invited to ask questions about the nature of working within the Attorney-General’s Department and how the work aligned with their personal and professional aspirations.

EOLAS hopes to maintain its strong relationship with the OCEO in assisting individuals to realise their human rights in the face of discrimination.

12/10/2023

The student legal advisory team at the Equal Opportunity Legal Advice Service has hit the ground running for another successful semester in 2023. We are extremely grateful for our valued clients who entrust us to guide them through their legal matters and we greatly appreciate the feedback we receive. Additionally, we would like to extend our thanks to all of the University of Adelaide staff who provide guidance to the student legal advisory team and help us in contributing to the continued success of EOLAS.

05/09/2023

The student legal advisory team at the Adelaide Legal Outreach Service (ALOS) have been working hard this semester to provide thorough advice to clients. We appreciate all the positive feedback we have received during the semester and take great pride in sharing a snapshot of the feedback we received in June. We extend our thanks to our referral partners and are grateful for the ongoing assistance of Dr Ross Savvas, and the JWS pro bono team.

24/08/2023

Introducing our Equal Opportunity Legal Advice Service (‘EOLAS’) student legal advisors for Semester Two 2023! This semester we have six students working with us. From left to right we have Isabella, Marianne, Alexander, Xavier, Bozica, and Mashenka.

Isabella is a final year Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts student, majoring in Japanese studies. The areas of law she is most interested in are criminal law, family law and employment law, and is passionate about working with vulnerable people to navigate the justice system. She is looking forward to gaining practical client-oriented skills through the EOLAS clinic.

Marianne is a final year Bachelor of Laws student. She is a Chartered Accountant with a background in Accounting, Senior Management and Consulting. She looks forward to working at the EOLAS clinic; both learning about the specialised area of Equal Opportunity Law as well as making a positive contribution to this valuable service.

Alex is studying his final year Bachelor of Laws and has completed his second-year Bachelor of Psychological Science. Alex works as a disability advocate, volunteering as the Treasurer for Enabled Youth Disability Network Inc, a body dedicated to improving the human rights and capacity of young people with disability in South Australia. He also runs the Instagram page where he combines his lived experience of disability and psychological literature to spark conversations around disability acceptance and belonging. He has also appeared on nationally-broadcast podcasts, notably ‘Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health’ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXPPPysZEo4)
Alex aims to combine his lived experience of ableism with an empathetic, psychologically-informed legal approach to helping clients resolve equal opportunity legal issues. He wants to improve his client interviewing, case management skills and interdisciplinary knowledge.

Xavier is a final year law and arts student. He has signed up for EOLAS because he has an interest in understanding the intersection between people’s rights and the government’s ability to regulate them, as well as understanding how to help people get tangible solutions to their legal problems.

Bozica is a final year law and commerce student who has just returned from a semester abroad in the United States. Her passion lies in the areas of refugee rights and human rights violations. She is excited to pursue her passion through working with the EOLAS.

Mashenka is a final year Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts student. She is excited to be part of the EOLAS team and is looking forward to acquiring new skills while aiding members of the community.

15/08/2023

Introducing the student legal advisors from the Adelaide Legal Outreach Service (‘ALOS’) for Semester 2, 2023! This semester we have eight students. In the back row from left to right are Nick, Charlotte, Jonathan and Jiakai. In the front row from left to right are Nicola, Fiona, Madeleine and Lana.

Nick is a final year Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) student. He works and has an interest in corporate, contract and property law. Nick is excited to be part of the team and looks forward to assisting members of the community through the ALOS clinic.

Charlotte is a final year Bachelor of Laws student, having already completed a Bachelor of Criminology. She has an interest in the criminal law and is undertaking clinical placement at ALOS to develop her communication skills and to work on a diverse range of matters, giving members of the community access to reliable and adequate legal assistance.

Jonathan is a final year Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Accounting student. He has an interest in Accounting, Asset Management and Equity Analysis. Jonathan is excited to be assisting members through a diverse range of legal issues, and developing transferable skills at the ALOS clinic.

Jiakai is a final year Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced) student with an academic interest in medical and family law. He has chosen to work in the ALOS clinic to improve community access to the justice system and develop his skills in assisting clients with a broad range of issues.

Nicola is a final year Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Languages student. She has an interest in family law and a passion for community justice. She is looking forward to broadening her experience in different areas of law and further developing her communication skills.

Fiona is in her penultimate year of a Bachelor of Laws and in her final year of her Bachelor of International Business. She has an interest in civil and commercial law but looks forward to exploring different avenues of the law, while developing an array of skills at the ALOS clinic.

Madeleine is a final year Bachelor of Laws student, who is concurrently undertaking her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. Having previously completed a Bachelor of International Studies and a Bachelor of Health Sciences, she has an interest in accessible justice avenues for vulnerable members of the community. She looks forward to exploring different areas of the law and implementing essential skills at the ALOS clinic.

Lana is a final year Bachelor of Laws student and currently works in family, criminal, and commercial law. She is excited to work with the community and further develop her fundamental skills through the ALOS clinic.

22/06/2023

The Equal Opportunity Legal Advice Service (EOLAS) has continued to excel in Semester 1 of 2023. It brings us great joy to share the positive feedback that the clinic has received in recent months. EOLAS express our sincere gratitude to all our referral partners for their invaluable support. Particularly, we extend our thanks to the Office of the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity for their continuous support and assistance.

22/06/2023

The student legal advisory team at the Adelaide Legal Outreach Service (ALOS) has been diligently working this semester. We appreciate the abundance of positive feedback we have received during the semester and take great pride in sharing a selection of the feedback we have received in May/June. We extend our thanks to our referral partners and are particularly grateful for the ongoing assistance of Dr Ross Savvas, and the JWS pro bono team.

31/05/2023

Last week the EOLAS team attended a morning tea at the Office of the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity where we were hosted by Commissioner Jodeen Carney and her team.

We were honoured to have Solicitor-General, Mike Wait SC and Senior Prosecutor, Dom Petraccaro SC share their insights and expertise. Their thought-provoking presentations shed light on their career challenges, and opportunities, providing invaluable knowledge to our team. We would like to express our appreciation to them for taking the time to share their expertise and engage with us. Their contributions have left a lasting impact, encouraging us to strive for excellence in our work.

We extend our thanks to the Commissioner and the OCEO team for their continuous support of EOLAS, and for organising this morning tea. A big thank you to the EOLAS students who attended the event, your active participation and enthusiasm contributed to the vibrant discussions that took place.

09/05/2023

The student legal advisory team at the Adelaide Legal Outreach Service (ALOS) have been working hard this semester. We are grateful for all the positive feedback we have been receiving over the first two months and are proud to share some of it.

A big thank you to our referral partners, as well as the help that JWS’s pro bono team provides us with.