SPG Lawyers were proud to again co-sponsor the Gold Coast Schools Legal Essay Awards in conjunction with Griffith University Law School, the evening of 10 October 2023.

SPG and Griffith University have been engaged in this undertaking since 1996. Legal Studies students from schools across the Gold Coast are invited to submit legal essays dealing with topical national and international legal issues. 

This year, as with previous years, the entries have been of an exceptional standard. 

The winners were presented with their prizes and trophies at the offices of SPG Lawyers. Students, parents and members of the Griffith University academic staff joined SPG staff to celebrate the achievements of these outstanding young students.

Prizes and trophies were presented by Tony O’Connor, Partner at SPG Lawyers, Professor Therese Wilson, Dean of Law, Griffith University, Dr Samuli Haataja, Deputy Head of School (Research) and Judge Bernard McCabe, Deputy President, Administrative Appeals Tribunal. SPG congratulates all participants in this year’s Legal Essay competition and pays credit to the award recipients.

First Place
  • King's Christian College
Runner-up
  • Helensvale State High School
Runner-up
  • Joselene Chen, Somerset College

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