ALSA O’WEEK 2026

ALSA is bringing you a packed program of free online workshops designed to set you up for success from day one of law school.

Sharpen your advocacy skills with sessions on mooting, negotiations, client interviewing, witness examination and paper presentation, led by national champions and ALSA leaders from across Australia and New Zealand.

We’re also going beyond the courtroom with Early Careers workshops, including:
👔 Thomson Geer’s Early Careers – what firms actually look for and how to stand out
💼 The College of Law’s Using LinkedIn Professionally – because your future employer is probably already searching your name

📚⚖️ Whether you’re a first-year finding your feet or a seasoned competitor sharpening your edge, there’s something here for everyone!

Dates, times and links below!

Monday 23 February

Paper Presentation Workshop 1
Neil Hutton (University of Auckland), 2024 ALSA Paper Presentation Runner-Up
11.30am (AEDT)/10.30am (AEST)
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/sqw-cdjf-imi

Mooting Workshop 1
Alex Bako (Australian National University), 2026 ALSA Education Vice-President
7.00pm (AEDT)/6.00pm (AEST)
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/upa-xsrw-gmp

Tuesday 24 February

Negotiations Workshop 1
Marnie Gielen & Cara Blom (University of Waikato), 2025 ALSA Negotiations Winners
3.00pm (AEDT)/2.00pm (AEST)
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zxj-ifid-swz

Paper Presentation Workshop 2
Archie Horneman-Wren (Australian National University), 2025 ALSA Paper Presentation Runner-Up
3.00pm (AEDT)/2.00pm (AEST)
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nto-nhoq-hek

Witness Examination Workshop 1
William Massey (Australian National University), 2026 ALSA President
6.30pm (AEDT)/5.30pm (AEST)
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/itk-vfyv-ymv

Wednesday 25 February

Client Interviewing Workshop 1
Claudia Turner & Eva Medenis (University of Notre Dame), 2025 ALSA Client Interviewing Winners
12.00pm (AEDT)/11.00am (AEST)
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vxh-vgrg-yzr

Getting Involved in Uni!
Why co-curricular activities matter, how to balance study with involvement, and the types of experiences firms’ value
6.30pm (AEDT)/5.30pm (AEST)
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/njn-nokx-ubb

Thursday 26 February

Client Interviewing Workshop 1
Samuel Turner-O’Keeffe & Faiz Charania (University of Auckland), 2024 ALSA Client Interviewing Runners-Up
4.15pm (AEDT)/3.15pm (AEST)
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/uxx-tthj-hfg

Thomson Geer – Early Careers Workshop
Madison Pannell, P&D Advisor at Thomson Geer
What firms look for in candidates, how to make your application stand out, and more
5.30pm (AEDT)/4.30pm (AEST)
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wts-xspr-jko

Witness Examination Workshop 2
William Massey (Australian National University), 2026 ALSA President
7.30pm (AEDT)/6.30pm (AEST)
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dpy-ixzb-pkm

Saturday 28 February

Mooting Workshop 2
Jake Fitzgerald (Australian National University), 2024 ALSA Championship Moot Winner
2.00pm (AEDT)/1.00pm (AEST)
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/axo-wtap-csr

Monday 2 March

Using LinkedIn Professionally – College of Law
Ruth Beran, College of Law – National Career Strategist
Tips and tricks for using LinkedIn professionally
6.30pm (AEDT)/5.30pm (AEST)
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gee-vxfx-wvt