The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland, the Honourable Paul de Jersey, visited Bond University on Saturday 11 March 2000 to deliver the second lecture of this series. As a part of its involvement in the local community, Bond University Law School administers a free legal advice centre for members of the public. This service is provided voluntarily by students and members of the faculty, in conjunction with members of the Gold Coast Law Association. Students conduct initial interviews with clients and then discuss the case with a qualified solicitor who gives legal advice to the client in the presence of the student. As well as providing an important community service, this enables students to gain valuable experience in dealing with clients and applying the knowledge and skills obtained during their studies at the Law School.
Students are able to meet and work with experienced practitioners in a professional environment.
The Law School has a strong commitment to professional and skills training of students. At the Centre, practitioners are able to contribute to the development of essential professional skills in students. All student volunteers are also required to complete basic interviewing training in the Law School before participating at the Centre.