From one presidency to another
Victoria University of Wellington Law Students’ Society (VUWLSS) President Geordie Johnson obviously has leadership in his blood...
NZLSA is the parent body of all the six law students’ societies around the country. As well as organising legal skills competitions for law students, NZLSA advocates on law students’ behalf and facilitates information sharing between the different law students’ societies. It also works closely with the Australian Law Students’ Association Executive and Council.
Geordie was elected to the position of president at the NZLSA’s recent AGM in Dunedin. His term began on 18 September.
“There'll be about a month where I'll be juggling both NZLSA and VUWLSS presidencies which will be interesting.”
Geordie says the highlight of the NZLSA’s year is the national conference which incorporates the national competition finals and AGM, and brings together law students from all over New Zealand.
That national reach is one of the things he admits will differentiate the new role from what he’s experienced this last year as VUWLSS president.
“I’m looking forward to working with and representing law students from around New Zealand – but one of the biggest challenges will be co-ordinating an Executive which is spread all over the country.”