The Academic Officer owns ALSA's academic programming. You design and deliver workshops, study resources, and exam-period support that give members the skills to perform in their law studies. This is the role for someone who genuinely wants to help other students get better at law.
- Design and deliver academic workshops on skills that matter in law school. Topics like case note writing, statutory interpretation, research methods, and exam technique give members a genuine edge. Aim for at least two sessions per semester.
- Develop written resources members can use outside of workshops. Guides and toolkits extend the value of what you teach beyond the room. One well-crafted resource can serve hundreds of members over multiple semesters.
- Coordinate study support during peak assessment periods. Members need help most when they are already stretched. Plan well ahead so you are ready when demand peaks, not scrambling to respond to it.
- Work with the Operations Intern on logistics, materials, and event administration. Brief them clearly on what you need and by when. Good delegation frees you to focus on content quality.
- Track attendance and gather participant feedback after each session. Numbers tell you whether the programme is landing. Collect them consistently and share the findings with the Operations Director.
- Report to the Operations Director on programme delivery and member engagement. Keep them informed on what is working, what is not, and what you need to deliver the next session well.
- Update the comprehensive handover document after each workshop or initiative. Record what you ran, how you ran it, and what you would do differently. The next Academic Officer should not need to start from scratch.
- Write a brief monthly update for the ALSA newsletter. Summarise what the academic programme has done and what is coming up. It keeps members informed and gives the work visibility across the organisation.
- Time commitment: Roughly 8–10 hours per week; expect more in event weeks
- Meetings: Attend the weekly operations team meeting and the monthly all-team session. Once a month, the portfolio meeting is replaced by a full-team session where every portfolio and cabinet come together.
- Events: Deliver at least two academic events per semester
- Resources: Produce at least one written resource or guide during the semester
- Feedback: Collect and submit attendee feedback within 48 hours of each event
- Planning: Academic calendar confirmed with cabinet by end of week two
By end of semester, members have attended at least two academic events and have access to at least one practical written resource. Attendance data and feedback show that the programme is genuinely useful, and there is a documented plan that can be built on next semester.
Before anything else, read the executive standards. They cover what we expect from everyone on the team. In the first two weeks, you will meet with the Operations Director to map the semester academic calendar, review any resources from prior semesters, and confirm the topic and date for your first workshop.
Throughout the two weeks, send brief, regular updates to your director: what you worked on, what is next, and anything you are stuck on. These updates are how you demonstrate you can operate without being managed.
Good fit
- You are genuinely invested in helping fellow students with their law studies, not just adding a line to your CV
- You can create structured, useful content without needing heavy direction
- You are comfortable presenting and facilitating a group
Not the right role
- Academic programming does not genuinely interest you
- You are looking for a primarily external, social, or marketing-facing role
Academic Officer positions for Semester Two 2026 are not open for applications at this time.
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