Law Student Gazette

1. 2010 Malaysia Program – Applications Now Open!

In July and August 2010, Monash University’s Law Faculty offers a multi-unit study program in Malaysia together with its international partners City University of Hong Kong, University of Malaya and University of Windsor (Canada).  

Date: Monday 5 July – Tuesday 24 August, 2010
Applications: By Friday 5 March, 2010

The exciting new Malaysia Law program is modelled on the award-winning Prato Law program and will be taught in intensive or semi-intensive mode. In small classes and state-of-the-art facilities, you can enjoy a unique study experience with students and academics from international and local partner universities.

Studying at Monash Sunway allows you to immerse yourself into life of multicultural Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and the South-East Asian region while studying a range of comparative and international law subjects.

·To help with the cost of travel, students can receive up to $2,500.00 from Monash Abroad.  

· Small classes, with students from partner universities, including Hong Kong, Malaysia and Canada  

· Be taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities  

· The program designed to allow students in Prato or Clayton in first semester and in Malaysia in semester two.  

For sample study plan combinations see:
www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/overseas-study-programs/overseas-study-programs-prato-malaysia.html

For eligibility requirements and application form see:
www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/overseas-study-programs/application-process.html#prato-monash-students

For administrative inquiries contact:
Cathy.Meredith@law.monash.edu.au   

For academic inquiries contact:              
Normann.Witzleb@law.monash.edu.au

 2. Monash Short Courses Centre

The Monash Short Courses Centre still have limited places available for adult and children’s pottery classes this term. All classes are taught by qualified practising artists in a fully equipped ceramics studio. Your enquiry is welcome or come over in person and inspect the facilities. Make a good lifestyle choice this year and visit the Monash Short Courses Centre, located in Building 51, Clayton campus.

For further information:
http://www.shortcourses.monash.edu.au/ceramics.html
or phone 9905 3180

3. Prato Program Pre-departure Information Session (for approved 2010 Prato program students only)

Date: Tuesday 23 February, 2010
Time: 1 pm – 2 pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre H1, 
              Building 11 (Menzies)

This session will provide essential advice regarding academic matters, grants and visas, health and safety, travel and much more.

This is an opportunity to ask detailed questions prior to your departure and attendance is not compulsory.

1. Library Resource Classes

Get a headstart on your studies!  Enrol in learning skills seminars and LAW1101, a Court Report Resources class through: 
https://my.monash.edu.au/news-and-events/bookings/library/   

 Make sure you use the keyword Law to limit to classes offered by the Law Library. 

1. JD Trimester 1 Exam Timetable

 The JD trimester 1 exam timetable will be released on Wednesday 24 February, 2010. Please visit for a detailed exam timetable: 
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/t-tables/index.html 

END OF GAZETTE 22/2/10

1. Appointment of Tipstaff: To The Chief Justice of New South Wales

Applications are invited for the position of Tipstaff to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Honourable J J Spigelman AC.

Position Title: Tipstaff (2011), 
                           Research Director (2012)
Job Level: Graduate Position
Time Period: 2 year
Wage: $54,576 (2011), 
             $86,498 (2012)

Applications must have:
A distinction average or higher, and must expect to complete their law degree by the end of 2010.
A full curriculum vitae, cover letter, academic transcript, references or the names of referees.

To obtain position description, application instructions and more information please see:
Appointment of Tipstaff

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 17 March 2010.

 2. Part Time Research Intern

The Policy Manager of the Victorian Bar requires a Research Intern one day per week to assist with the preparation of policy submissions, the Bar’s professional development program and social justice advocacy program.

Position Title: Research Intern
Job Level: 3 – 4 year Law Student

The ideal candidate will have an informed and agile mind and sound research/writing skills. The candidate should also be bright, efficient and interested in policy and social justice.

Please email a brief CV to:
jacqueline.stone@vicbar.com.au

3. Graduate Careers Fair 2010

Date: Thursday 11 March
Venue: Monash Sport, 
              Building 1,
              Clayton Campus

If you are looking for a graduate job then the Graduate Careers Fair is the place to go!

Meet employers looking to hire.
Learn about upcoming job opportunities.
Ask employers questions and find out about careers in your industry.

For more information see:
www.careers.monash.edu.au/news/graduate-careers-fairs.html

1. Iran: Between the Sovereignty of God and Sovereignty of People 

Professor Amin Saikal is a Professor of Political Science and Director of the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies (The Middle East and Central Asia) at the Australian National University.  He is the author of numerous works on the Middle East, Central Asia and Russia.  Professor Saikal’s presentation will focus on recent events in Iran. 

Date: Wednesday 17 February, 2010
Time: 6 pm – 7 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chamber,
              472 Bourke Street,
              Melbourne
RSVP: castan.centre@law.monash.edu.au
             or 9905 3327

For further information see:
www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/events/2010/saikal-lecture.html.

2.Israeli Society Today: Clashing and Converging Identities

The Leon Liberman Chair in Modern Israel Studies is hosting a Graduate Workshop.

Date: Tuesday 16 March – Wednesday 17 March, 2010
Venue: Monash University, 
              900 Dandenong Road,
              Caulfield East
Topic: Israeli Society Today: Clashing and Converging Identities

RSVP: tammy.reznik@arts.monash.edu.au

 Program runs over two days includes sessions on:

Differentials and Common Denominators in present day Israel.
The Holocaust’s Stamp on Israeli Identities
The Religious-Secular Tension Field
Middle Israel and Converging Identities
 
For more information please see:
Israeli Society Today ad

For registration forms please see:
Israeli Society Today

1. 2010 Malaysia Program – Applications Now Open!

In July and August 2010, Monash University’s Law Faculty offers a multi-unit study program in Malaysia together with its international partners City University of Hong Kong, University of Malaya and University of Windsor (Canada).  

Date: Monday 5 July – Tuesday 24 August, 2010
Applications: By Friday 5 March, 2010

The exciting new Malaysia Law program is modelled on the award-winning Prato Law program and will be taught in intensive or semi-intensive mode. In small classes and state-of-the-art facilities, you can enjoy a unique study experience with students and academics from international and local partner universities.

Studying at Monash Sunway allows you to immerse yourself into a life of multicultural Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and the South-East Asian region while studying a range of comparative and international law subjects.

To help with the cost of travel, students can receive up to $2,500.00 
from Monash Abroad.  
Small classes, with students from partner universities, including 
Hong Kong, Malaysia and Canada  
Be taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities  
The program is designed to allow students in Prato or Clayton in first semester
and in Malaysia in semester two.  

For sample study plan combinations see:
www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/overseas-study-programs/overseas-study-programs-prato-malaysia.html

For eligibility requirements and application form see:
www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/overseas-study-programs/application-process.html#prato-monash-students

For administrative inquiries contact:
Cathy.Meredith@law.monash.edu.au   

For academic inquiries contact:              
Normann.Witzleb@law.monash.edu.au

2. PolyU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Student Challenge (GSC)

GSC is a first-of-its-kind global business plan competition organized for able students worldwide. This global competition is staged for university and secondary students to present their creative ideas with business flair and to compete in front of successful entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.  More importantly, this is a unique opportunity for turning sparkling ideas into real innovative products and services. 

For more information see:
www.polyu.edu.hk/polyuchallenge

 For further queries contact:
caroline.tso@polyu.edu.hk

For application details, judging criteria and further information see:
PolyU_GSC2011_final

The online submission deadline is 31 May 2010.  

3. Prato Program Pre-departure Information Session (for approved 2010 Prato program students only)

Date: Tuesday 23 February, 2010
Time: 1 pm – 2 pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre H1, Building 11 (Menzies)

This session will provide essential advice regarding academic matters, grants and visas, health and safety, travel and much more.

This is an opportunity to ask detailed questions prior to your departure and attendance is not compulsory.

4. Summer Law Programs in China, Dubai and Oxford

Organising international education programmes at hotspots around the world, CBL International is proud to announce six upcoming summer schools. In Dubai, Shanghai and Oxford, students will get the chance to study current topics and get inside views into working practice. In a short time of only 3 weeks,  students can improve their international skills in a dynamic environment and start building their international network.

Cutting edge topics taught by an international faculty on:
International Trade Law
International Arbitration Law
IP Law
International Taxation

Presentations given by lawyers and managers of international companies such as Rouse & Co., Allen & Overy, FedEx, Westlaw, Thomson Reuters.

For further information see:
www.cbl-international.com.

CBL International Oxford Law Schools in 2010
Easter session: Mar 29 – Apr 10, 2010
Summer session I: July 12 – 30, 2010
Summer session II: Aug 2 – 20, 2010

CBL International Dubai Law Schools in 2010
Summer session: Jun 6 – 25, 2010
Winter session: Dec 27, 2010 – Jan 7, 2011

CBL International China Law Schools in 2010 (including visit of EXPO 2010)
Session I: May 30 – June 19, 2010
Session II: July 4 – 24, 2010
Session III: Aug 1 – 21, 2010

1. Learning Skills Seminar

Get a headstart on your studies. Enrol in learning skills seminars and for LAW1101, a Court Report Resources class through:  
https://my.monash.edu.au/news-and-events/bookings/library/

Make sure you use the keyword Law to limit classes offered by the Law Library.

1. 2010 Australian Government – Rio Tinto NTRB Scholarships

The Australian Government and Rio Tinto are once again offering two scholarships to lawyers currently working or interested in working at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) or Native Title Service Providers (NTSPs). 

Successful candidates will undertake a one-year Master of Laws (LLM) in Mineral Law and Policy at the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee and must commit to work within an NTRB or NTSP for a minimum period of two years upon their return.

Candidates must be:
Australian citizens or permanent residents and reside in Australia
There is no age restriction for applicants.

FaHCSIA also provides an additional AU$15,000 towards the living expenses of those recipients of the scholarship who are working within the NTRB system at the time they receive the scholarship.

The program commences in September 2010.

Applications open on Monday 22^nd February, 2010 and close on Friday 19^th March, 2010. 

For further information see:
www.auroraproject.com.au/NTRB_scholarships.htm
2010.02.02 Australian Government Rio Tinto Scholarships Flyer

For further information on the LLM in Mineral Law and Policy Program see: www.dundee.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/cepmlp_llm.htm?cepmlp_mlp

2. European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation (E.MA) 2010/2011

The European Master’s Program in Human Rights and Democratisation is organised by the European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC).

For further information see:
www.emahumanrights.org
www.eiuc.org

For further information and to apply see:
EMA_2010_2011_ApplicationForm_web-1
EMA_2010_2011_Call_For_Applications

The deadline for application is 19 March 2010 (date of the receipt in Venice of the application materials).

END OF GAZETTE 16/2/10

1.  Free Lecture: Iran: Between the Sovereignty of God and Sovereignty of People 

Professor Amin Saikal is a Professor of Political Science and Director of the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies (The Middle East and Central Asia) at the Australian National University.  He is the author of numerous works on the Middle East, Central Asia and Russia.  Professor Saikal’s presentation will focus on recent events in Iran. 

 Date: Wednesday 17 February, 2010
Time: 6 pm – 7 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers,
              472 Bourke Street,
              Melbourne
RSVP: castan.centre@law.monash.edu.au 
             or phone (03) 9905 3327

 For further information see: www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/events/2010/saikal-lecture.html.

 2. Twilight Soiree with The Honourable Justice Kevin Bell

The Honourable Justice Kevin Bell is a Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria, and since February 2008 has served as the President of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. He has long shown an interest in social justice issues.

Date: Wednesday 24 February, 2010
Time: Canapes from 5:30pm,
           address from 6:15-7:15pm,
           followed by coffee and cake
Venue: Graduate House, 220 Leicester St, Carlton
Topic: Human rights under the Charter and the practices of psychiatry and 
            psychology: reflections on Kracke
RSVP: Friday 19 February, 2010

For attendance form please see:
Twilight Soiree with the Hon. Justice Kevin Bell

For further information contact:
info@conorg.com.au or phone (03) 9349 2220

1. Help Protect Yourself From Identity Crime

The Tax office has issued the following advice to protect yourself from identity crime.

Our research has shown that international students are being targeted by perpetrators of identity crime.  When a student’s identity is stolen, they stand to lose a lot more than they realise – their reputation, their money and their rights are all at risk.

The tax file number is a key part of an individual’s identity.

For more information see:
www.ato.gov.au/identitycrime