By Alexander Curtis

SPOILER ALERT: During O-week last year, this fine publication posted an article to the masses informing you all what the QUTLS had to offer in 2025 that was also in Suits. With the hit show somehow still on Netflix, it’s safe to assume plenty of you first-years were still baited by the magical case-winning blue folders. To soften the wake-up call you’re about to receive, we’re doing a sequel! However, because we here at the George Street Journal are always innovating (and now have fortnightly article quota) this year’s article lists EVERY SINGLE shenanigan you can enjoy in THIS SEMESTER ALONE!

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Mock trials

Did you know that all the judges that appeared in Suits are just actors? What a load of rubbish. But if you make it to the grand final of any of the QUTLS Moot Competitions, you might get the chance to appear before an actual judge in an actual court room!

Does that tickle your fancy? Welcome to Moot Club is happening this Thursday night on 19 February at 6:00pm in the Gibson Room and lets you in on everything you need to know to get down and dirty in this semester’s moots:

• Negotiation Competition: 2-13 March
• First Year Moot: 16 March – 2 April
• Junior Moot: 13 April – 1 May
• Witness Examination Competition: 5 May – 22 May

And that’s not all! Have you ever wondered what kind of lawyer you need to be to scream at witnesses like Harvey Specter? Probably just a mean one, but don’t worry, we can offer you a sneak peak of what it’s actually like in the Witness Examination Showcase.

Next Thursday night on 26 February at 6:00pm in the Gibson Room, you are invited to watch reigning QILC Champion Millide Evans face off against reigning QUT Champion Joshua Steele in the mock trial of the century! Even though they aren’t fighting over who gets to become the thousandth name partner at Pearson Specter, this is still not one to miss.

Being a fraud

Are you jealous of Mike Ross’ ability to pretend he’s a qualified lawyer and lie to every one he loves? Well not to fear, because you too can bust out your acting chops in this year’s Law Revue! Even though you won’t need to forge Harvard law school records, you’ll definitely have the time of your life being apart of the Creativity portfolio’s premier event of the year. Cast auditions are being held from 9-13 March.

On the topic of law school elitism, the George Street Journal is going head to head against UQ’s nefarious and less funny satirical news publication, The Obiter, in their annual Comedy Debate on 16 March. If you give us this chance, GSJ promises you we will school those UQ douches, and be the best debaters you’ve ever seen.

Networking

Despite there being a lot less scotch, and a lot more LinkedIn, QUTLS’s networking opportunities are still top notch.

If taking on more HECS debt than all your high school friends has got you feeling lonely, the diversity, culture and wellbeing portfolio have you covered! If you’re a first year (or just hungry) come on over to the First Year Pizza Party in the D-block courtyard this Friday 20 February from 11:45 am – 1:15pm. Later in the semester, they will be hosting more great events like the Women in Law breakfast (12 March) and the intervarsity Queer Beers (17 April).

But wait, there’s more! With education events like Get Your Foot in the Door (25 March) and the Clerkship Symposium (13 May), you’ll be one step closer to a guaranteed shot at corporate slavery with the rest of the nepo babies. Also keep an eye out for more information about our highly coveted and famous mentorship program, where you can find the Jessica Pearson to your Rachel Zane!

Do you know ball?

Do you remember when Harvey and Mike played basketball with paper balls and a desk bin? Well that’s the closest sports reference in Suits that I could scrape together. The QUTLS is knows how to play some sports of their own, and you don’t need to take on Michael Jordan as a client to join in! Registrations open this Wednesday 18 February for Semester 1 Social Sports, where you can join the QUTLS (and snag a fashionable jersey) in football and/or touch football!

Is honing the health of your mind more your style? Even those with photographic memories still get stressed. The Sport and Health portfolio is also hosting a Mental Health Barbecue next week Wednesday 25 February from 12-1pm! Keep an eye out on the QUTLS socials for more.

Do you know (law) ball?

Or maybe you watched Suits for the titular fashion innovation. Have you imagined yourself in one of Harvey Specter’s double breasted suits? Or Donna’s seemingly infinite wardrobe? In that case you might be in the wrong degree, but the QUTLS still has an event for you. Get ready for the pinnacle of party and the biggest night in our social calendar, the Law Ball! Steeped in a long history of wild nights, it’s an event that certainly will not disappoint with a extravaganza coming from the 2026 Events Team. Make sure to mark down Saturday 2 May in your calendars, and probably take off work the next day.

And if that night of revelry wets your palette for celebration (and alcohol), also stay tuned for more info about our end of semester Let’s Get Rekt!