Student Legal Education Group

The Student Legal Education Group (SLEG) is a non-profit, non-government organisation that was founded by passionate UNSW Law students and is dedicated to equipping disadvantaged members of the community with the knowledge to understand, engage with and access the law.  

For over 40 years, we have partnered with the UNSW Law & Justice Faculty to deliver engaging workshops on Criminal Law, Police Powers, Consent & Sexting, Cyberbullying and Employment Law. Through these workshops, we seek to educate and empower schools, as well as local and regional community groups, with the knowledge to understand, engage with and access the law in a practical context.

What sets SLEG apart is the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact. By becoming a Presenter with us and delivering these presentations to students across NSW, you're not just teaching the law - you're empowering young people to confidently navigate the legal system with an understanding of their rights and responsibilities. 

Joining SLEG is an invaluable opportunity to:

• Attain AHEGS recognition (extra-curricular credit which goes on your official university transcript); 
• Refine your legal knowledge 
• Strengthen your communication skills
• Contribute meaningfully to the community. 

Positions

• Coordinators assist in preparing presentations, train presenters and liaise with the UNSW Law School, legal practitioners and other external stakeholders. They facilitate the overall planning and organisation involved in executing the smooth running of a program.
• Student Representatives (Presenters) present seminars and workshops to disadvantaged schools as well as local and regional communities. They equip program participants with the knowledge to engage with the law.

Duration

Terms 1, 2 and 3. 20 hours total commitment.

Training Plan:

• For Presenters: SLEG has 1-2 training sessions for Presenters before being allocated to present at schools. These sessions cover various modules and strategies to engage students, as well as working on confidence when presenting.
• For Coordinators: Internal SLEG meetings occur monthly.

Schedule of activities/events:

• School presentations are scheduled on a rolling basis, based on each school’s preferences and availability.
• The Regional Trip is an annual initiative where Coordinators and Presenters travel to a designated regional town for several days to deliver presentations at disadvantaged schools. In 2024, the Regional Trip took place in Tamworth, engaging with five local high schools in the region.