It is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to the Australian Law Students’ Association! As President for the 2023/2024 term, I am honoured to work with and continuously be inspired by the wonderful ALSA Committee. We are honoured to serve as the national representative body of over 40 000 law students nationwide, and constantly strive to embody the spirit and determination of all law student societies and associations.
Our vision this term centres on tangible outcomes and sustainable relationships through the three ‘pillars’ of advocacy, connection, and knowledge sharing. While our organisation is grounded in these principles, the nature of ALSA has evolved during the past 40 years. As we move into 2024, the new Committee will respond to the ever changing needs of the law student body and legal profession, while injecting our own flair and vision into each role. We have many projects in the works, led by passionate and energetic individuals and I am excited to share these with you.
As President, I aspire to lead ALSA towards cementing ourselves as key stakeholders in the spaces which are pertinent to the future legal profession, such as mental health, diversity and awareness and education reform. Further, in advocating for such matters (among others), we are leading by example in setting firm expectations for our law schools and the broader legal profession.
I am looking forward to the next chapter ahead and I am privileged to lead it.
LUCY MILNE
2023/24 President
Australian Law Students' Association (ALSA)
president@alsa.asn.au