General Notices
1. Australian Legal Philosophy Students’ Association – National Essay Competition
The Australian Legal Philosophy Students’ Association (ALPSA) are currently taking entries for our 2010 National Essay Competition. This is your chance to polish an old assignment into a paper that showcases your ability to discuss the complexities of legal philosophy shrouding a historical or controversial topic of your choosing.
Instead of gathering dust, your assignment could win 1st place and $300 of the cash prize money generously donated by the University of Queensland. The runner-up shall receive $150, and 3rd place will receive $50.
Entries are open to undergraduates from around Australia, studying law, philosophy or international relations. All unpublished essays between 2000 and 8000 words long are welcome.
Please submit your paper by 5pm on Friday 9 April, 2010:
australianlpsa@gmail.com
For queries contact:
australianlpsa@gmail.com
For more information see:
ALPSA National Essay Competition
2. Green Steps – Open For Applications!
Green Steps is now open for applications! The program is free of charge for successful participants and provides the opportunity for participants to explore the links between their core area of study and sustainability.
Green Steps is a challenging and rewarding program that brings together people passionate about creating positive environmental change.
Through a combination of training, work-based placements and projects, Green Steps equips participants with the tools and confidence to be effective change-agents working within organisations towards sustainability.
Applications close Thursday 25th March, 2010.
For further information or to apply visit:
www.monash.edu/research/sustainability-institute/green-steps/
For further information see:
Greensteps A4 Flyer 2010 – Monash Uni
3. Location of Recharging Stations for Computers
If you need to recharge your computer while at university, the Law Library has 8 lockers with powerpoint available for your use.
These lockers are located in the Print Room, near the entrance of the library (turn right as you enter the library). The lockers are red and clearly visible.
Please bring in a padlock, if you wish to leave the computer in a locker as there is no security.
4. Student Services
Law Student Services counter opening hours have been extended:
8:45 am – 4:45 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
10:00 am – 4:45 pm (Wednesday)
Assignment Collection:
Could all students please collect their Semester 2, 2009, assignments from the Law Student Services counter by the end of March.
5. Summer Law Programs in China, Dubai and Oxford
Our six upcoming summer schools might be of interest. In Dubai/Abu Dhabi, Shanghai/Beijing and Oxford/London, you will have the chance to study current law topics, while gaining insights into working practices abroad. In a short time of only 3 or 4 weeks you can improve your international skills in a dynamic environment and start building your international network.
Cutting edge topics, taught by an international faculty include:
International Trade Law
International Arbitration Law
IP Law
International Taxation
Presentations given by lawyers and managers of international companies such as: Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Rouse & Co., Clifford Chance LLP, Squire Sanders Dempsey LLP, Westlaw, Thomson Reuters.
CBL International Oxford Law Schools in 2010
Easter session: Monday 29 March – Saturday 10 April, 2010
Summer session I: Monday 12 July – Friday 30 July, 2010
Summer session II: Monday 2 August – Friday 20 August, 2010
CBL International Dubai Law Schools in 2010
Summer session: Sunday 6 June – Friday 25 June, 2010
Winter session: Monday 27 December, 2010 –Friday 7 January, 2011
CBL International China Law Schools in 2010
Session I: Sunday 30 May – Saturday 19 June, 2010
Session II: Sunday 4 July – Saturday 24 July, 2010
Session III: Sunday 1 August – Saturday 21 August, 2010
For more information see:
www.cbl-international.com
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