General Notices
1. ECNA Leadership Opportunities
Looking for a leadership opportunity that makes a real difference (outside the classroom)?
Every student should harness their passion, find their purpose, and reach their potential. This is the belief of a young not-for-profit organisation – Extra Curricular Network Australia (ECNA).
ECNA is expanding to Monash University, so this is your opportunity to be part of our enthusiastic team!
ECNA started with humble beginnings in 2007 at the University of Melbourne. We are a not-for-profit that encourages students to get involved in community organisations and skill development programs by only selecting those suitable for tertiary students. We categorise them by the nature of activities involved and also the skills developed during participation.
Being part of our team or getting involved in extra-curricular activities we promote can be rewarding. We also intend for you learn and grow in the process so that you:
Develop leadership skills
Become socially and ethically aware individuals
Have a wealth of practical experience to enhance CV and employability
It’s always exciting to create something new for the benefit of all your peers at university.
Check out our website to find positions available at Monash:
www.ecna.com.au
Send us a copy of your CV and inform us on what position(s) you are interested in.
2. Human Rights Act – Myth Busters
Since the National Human Rights Consultation Committee recommended that Australia adopt a Human Rights Act in October 2009, many of those opposed to an Act have waged an effective scare campaign against it. In the course of the debate, we believe that the ‘no’ case has thrown up many myths about a Human Rights Act.
In response, the Castan Centre will be sending out a new ‘myth buster’ each day over the next few weeks. The myth busters are designed to counter many of the arguments made by the ‘no’ case.
How to receive our myth busters
On our website each myth will be posted at:
www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/myth-busters/index.html
Via Twitter: To receive a link to each new myth buster see:
http://twitter.com/CastanCentre
Via Facebook: To receive a link to each new myth buster become a fan at:
www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Castan-Centre-for-Human-Rights-Law/79529128041?ref=ts
3. Law School Ambassador Program 2010-11: Applications Now Open
The faculty is pleased to announce applications are now open for the 2010-11 Law School Ambassador Program. Please see the web page for details, key dates to commit to and the application form:
www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/ambassadors/index.html
Please note applications are due by close of business, Wednesday 10 March, 2010.
Good Luck!
4. 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
5. Welcome to New Monash Law Students
Congratulations and Welcome!
The faculty of law welcomes you to our and now your community.
Transitioning successfully into University life, or from another faculty, could be a degree program in itself!
I would like to refer you to a great resource created by colleague of mine at QUT about surviving first year law:
www.law.qut.edu.au/study/current/tl/first.jsp
We hope you enjoyed O Week and are now settling into law school. Don’t forget your Peer Mentors are there to assist you; no question is too silly!
If I can be of any assistance please do not hesitate to email me for an appointment:
lloyd.england@law.monash.edu.au
You can knock on my door in the basement (G01A).
Good luck!
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