what is purely dicta?

Purely Dicta is the official magazine of the Melbourne University Law Students’ Society.

REQUIREMENTS OF A PITCH FOR 2026

  1. Submit the form.
  2. We will contact you regarding a consultation should you need one, and/or with further information on the publishing process.
  3. Your article must be under 2,000 words.
  4. The article will be published, and you will be notified via email.
  5. We will share your publication with our social media pages, on Facebook and Instagram.

Types of articles you could write might include:

  • interviews with notable professors, tutors or other faculty;
  • explainers which describe an MLS Club or Society that MLS students might be interested in joining; and
  • update pieces on notable MLS initiatives, such as competitions, social sporting competitions, and more.
  • argumentative pieces which tackle a timely and important issue in today’s legal landscape;
  • explainers which highlight an under-considered area of law which is currently influencing society; and
  • case notes which discuss an important judgement that influences the way we live now.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us: jaime.minogue@mulss.com and lila.mcrae-palmer@mulss.com.