Archive for September, 2010

Postgraduate Notices

Monday, September 27th, 2010

1. New Postgraduate Units in 2011 and 2012

The Faculty is introducing the following new postgraduate units in 2011 and 2012:

2011
LAW7472 Principles of family law
LAW7473 European union law: Commerce, law and politics

2012
LAW7471 Competition law: Regulating access

Information on units and the list of proposed postgraduate units for 2011 is now available at:
www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate/units-overview-2011.html

2. 2011 Timetable

Please note: three units have been added to the 2011 – Masters, Graduate Diplomas and Single Unit enrolments timetable:

LAW7416 International human rights law and development
LAW7472 Principles of family law (new unit)
LAW7473 European union law: Commerce, law and politics (new unit)

The postgraduate timetables for the JD, Masters, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificate in Forensic Studies are now available on the website at: www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/t-tables/index.html

Careers

Monday, September 27th, 2010

1. Assistant Law Reform Officer, NSW, Law Reform Commission

The Assistant Law Reform Officer will undertake research and provide policy advice on law reform projects, to assist in project management and consultation.

Salary range: $52,104 – $69,518
Total Remuneration Package valued up to: $76,713

There are currently two temporary full time positions for a period of up to 12 months (with possible extension).

Selection criteria:

Tertiary qualification in law or a related discipline;

Knowledge of Commonwealth and State law, government functions and the legislative process;

Ability to research and critically analyse legal policy issues, formulate and, under direction develop policy;

Competent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills;

Ability to manage conflicting deadlines, meet project timeframes and make sound judgments;

Strong customer focus, a commitment to maintaining high standards of professional conduct, and a willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative.

Applicants must obtain an information package and address all criteria in the advertisement.

Applications should be lodged electronically via:
jobsnsw.taleo.net/careersection/all_jobs/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=220100     

For queries contact:
Abi Paramaguru
(02) 8061 9263 or
 abi_paramaguru@agd.nsw.gov.au  

The closing date for applications is Friday 8 October, 2010.

2. Castan Centre In-House Internships – Applications Now Open

The in-house internship program gives Monash Law students who are interested and passionate about human rights the opportunity to become involved in the work of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law.

 Interns will have the opportunity to assist in a variety of programs. These could include; research and writing on human rights projects, writing articles for the Castan Centre newsletter, and assisting with public education events such as lectures and the annual human rights conference.

Deadline for applications

Applications for both summer and first semester 2011 (part-time) must be submitted by 5 pm Friday 8 October, 2010

There will not be interviews for the internships and students are expected to write a very brief cover letter only (no longer than 1 page).

Details of selection criteria and the application process are available on the Castan Centre website, at:
www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/internships/in-house-internship.html.

Students may apply for the following intakes:

Full Time Internships – Summer 2011

Students can volunteer for 4-days a week for 3 weeks from Monday 7 February –Friday 25 February, 2011.

Part-Time Internships – Semester 1, 2011

Students can volunteer 1 day per week for 12 weeks.  Volunteer dates for Semester 1, 2011 will be between Monday 28 February and Friday 27 May, 2010 (13 weeks, with one week off for mid-semester break).

3. Norton Rose Group – British Law Practice in Singapore

Norton Rose will be accepting applications for the January / February 2011 placements throughout the month of October, 2010.  Applicants must have completed a full year of Law.

There are two placements available, each for 3 weeks. The dates for these placements are as follows:
 
Monday 3 January – Friday 21 January, 2011
Monday 24 January – Friday 11 February, 2011

Successful applicants will be informed by the end of November 2010.
 
Application Process

 
Submit your application:
fsr.cvmailuk.com/nortonrosecareers/main.cfm?page=job
Specific&jobId=9607&rcd=182287&queryString=group
Type_4=2010&groupType_8=799&groupType_59=&groupType_7

  
Under “Role”, please choose “Internship/Vacation/Seasonal/Stagiare” and “Job location” is “Singapore.”

Events

Monday, September 27th, 2010

1. Castan Centre and Friends of IHL Film Night

Please join us for a special screening of War / Dance.

War/Dance follows the courageous efforts of the students of Patongo, Northern Uganda, who overcome the terror of war and pour their hearts into winning Uganda’s most famous music competition. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary, this film explores the tragic consequences of what happens when rules of war are not followed, but also highlights the strength and resilience of the victims.

Date: Tuesday 5 October, 2010
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre H2 (Menzies Building), Clayton Campus
RSVP: jlrit1@student.monash.edu

2. Castan Centre 10th Anniversary Dinner

The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law invites you to help celebrate its ten years of achievement in the human rights field.  Over the past decade, the Centre has built an impressive reputation, especially in the areas of public education, research, teaching, student programs, training and policy.

Date: Wednesday 20 October,  2010
Time: 7 pm – 11 pm
Venue:  Carousel, 22 Aughtie Drive,
               Albert Park Lake, 3205
Dress Code: Lounge suit
RSVP: By Friday 8 October, 2010

Speakers:
Professor Patrick McGorry, 2010 Australian of the Year
Michael Kirby AC CMG, Castan Centre Patron

For more information and to purchase tickets please see:
www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/events/2010/10th-anniversary.html

3. The 2010 Monash University Vice-Chancellor’s Public Debate

Date: Thursday October 7, 2010
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: South 1 Lecture Theatre, Building 64, Clayton Campus
Topic: Should Australia abolish the mandatory detention of asylum seekers?
Refreshments: Served from 6 pm
RSVP: Not required, although it is possible to reserve seats by registering at:
www.monashdebaters.com/public.php

Asylum seekers have dominated the Australian political landscape in 2010. No other issue has inspired so much passion from advocates on both sides of politics.

Join us for this unique opportunity to watch six prominent public figures debate the defining political issue of our time.

Senator Steve Fielding, leader of the Family First Party, will be joined by prominent academic, Nick Economou and Australasian Debating Champion, Amit Golder to argue that mandatory detention is a crucial pillar of Australia’s national security.

Adam Bandt, the first Greens MP in the Federal Parliament’s House of Representatives, will be joined by former leader of the Democrats, Lyn Allison and a representative from Amnesty International to argue that mandatory detention is a cruel and inhumane policy.

The debate will be followed by a question and answer session, moderated by Monash University Vice-Chancellor Professor Edward Byrne. 

General Notices

Monday, September 27th, 2010

1. Semester 2 Unit Evaluations

Just a reminder that Semester 2 Unit Evaluations are coming up soon and we would really appreciate your participation in the Unit Evaluation process for each of the Units in which you are enrolled.  

We evaluate most of our Units paper based, so this means that a short survey will be administered in your class. Your feedback about your Units is taken very seriously and the Chief Examiners use this information to continually improve the quality of the Units. 

We would really appreciate any constructive criticism about how we can make the Units even better, plus of course any positive feedback about why you thought your Units were really good! 

You can find out more about Unit evaluations online at:
emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp

Postgraduate Events

Monday, September 27th, 2010

1. Law Specialisation Information Sessions – Commercial Law

This seminar will provide JD and Masters’ students with an overview of this area generally and postgraduate options in Commercial Law in 2010 and 2011

Date: Thursday 30 September 2010
Time: 12:30 pm – 1 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers,
472 Bourke St, Melbourne
Presenter: Dr Ann Monotti
Professor of Law
Associate Dean (Postgraduate Studies)

2. Law Specialisation Information Sessions – Human Rights Law

This seminar will provide JD and Masters’ students with an overview of this area generally and postgraduate options in Human Rights Law in 2010 and 2011.

Date: Thursday 7 October, 2010
Time: 12:30 pm – 1 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers,
472 Bourke St, Melbourne
Presenter: Professor Sarah Joseph
Professor of Law
Director of the Castan Centre

All Welcome

3. Postgraduate Learning Skill Seminar

Topic: Reading legal texts and writing in legal genres

Date: Thursday 7 October, 2010
Time: 11:30 am – 1 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers,
472 Bourke St, Melbourne

Some of the questions addressed, include:

What are and how do I apply critical reading techniques when summarising cases and statutes?
What are some effective approaches to planning my writing task?
What are the predictable structures of legal essays?
How do I write clearly and effectively for my audience using plain English?

Topic: Preparing for tests and exams

Date:
Thursday 7 October, 2010
Time: 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers,
472 Bourke St, Melbourne

Date: Friday 8 October, 2010
Time: from 2:30 pm – 4 pm
Venue: Law Library, Clayton

Some of the questions addressed, include:

What strategies are effective for performing well in both open-book and closed book law exams?
How do I prepare effective exam summaries?

To book your place, please book online at:
my.monash.edu.au/news-and-events/bookings/library/

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Postgraduate Notices

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

1. 2011 Timetable

The postgraduate timetables for the JD, Masters, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificate in Forensic Studies are now available on the website at:
www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/t-tables/index.html  

MUTTS and Allocate+ timetables will be available from Monday 11 October, 2010.

You will be able to enrol in units for 2011 online at WES (Web Enrolment System) between Monday 11 October and Monday 22 November, 2010

 

Careers

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

1. Castan Centre In-House Internships – Applications Now Open

The in-house internship program gives Monash Law students who are interested and passionate about human rights the opportunity to become involved in the work of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law.

Interns will have the opportunity to assist in a variety of programs. These could include; research and writing on human rights projects, writing articles for the Castan Centre newsletter, and assisting with public education events such as lectures and the annual human rights conference.

Deadline for applications

Applications for both summer and first semester 2011 (part-time) must be submitted by 5 pm Friday 8 October, 2010

There will not be interviews for the internships and students are expected to write a very brief cover letter only (no longer than 1 page).

Details of selection criteria and the application process are available on the Castan Centre website, at:
www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/internships/in-house-internship.html.

Students may apply for the following intakes:

Full Time Internships – Summer 2011

Students can volunteer for 4-days a week for 3 weeks from Monday 7 February – Friday 25 February, 2011.

Part-Time Internships – Semester 1, 2011

Students can volunteer 1 day per week for 12 weeks.  Volunteer dates for Semester 1, 2011 will be between Monday 28 February and Friday 27 May, 2010 (13 weeks, with one week off for mid-semester break).

2. Norton Rose Group – British Law Practice in Singapore

Norton Rose will be accepting applications for the January / February 2011 placements throughout the month of October, 2010.  Applicants must have completed a full year of Law.

There are two placements available, each for 3 weeks. The dates for these placements are as follows:
 
Monday 3 January – Friday 21 January, 2011
Monday 24 January – Friday 11 February, 2011

Successful applicants will be informed by the end of November 2010.
 
Application Process

 
Submit your application:
fsr.cvmailuk.com/nortonrosecareers/main.cfm?page=job
Specific&jobId=9607&rcd=182287&queryString=group
Type_4=2010&groupType_8=799&groupType_59=&groupType_7

  
Under “Role”, please choose “Internship/Vacation/Seasonal/Stagiare” and “Job location” is “Singapore.”

Events

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

1. Breakfast with Barristers

The Monash Law School Ambassadors Program 2010 presents Breakfast with Barristers:

Date: Tuesday 28 September, 2010
Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Venue: Monash Law Chambers, 
              472 Bourke St, Melbourne
Breakfast: Fully catered
Dress: Business attire
Tickets: $10 per person

 Breakfast with Barristers is an opportunity for enthusiastic law students to meet with established professionals in law and have a one on one chat over an informal, casual setting. Students may ask questions regarding advocacy, areas of specialization within the law and anything regarding legal practice over a fully catered breakfast.

Come to get an idea of life in the legal profession and a fun day out. Places are strictly limited to 50 highly future-focused students.

Updated information on how to obtain tickets can be found on the Breakfast with Barristers Facebook Event!

Inquires can be directed to the following email address:
MonashLawAmbassador@gmail.com

2. Castan Centre 10th Anniversary Dinner

The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law invites you to help celebrate its ten years of achievement in the human rights field.  Over the past decade, the Centre has built an impressive reputation, especially in the areas of public education, research, teaching, student programs, training and policy.

Date: Wednesday 20 October,  2010
Time: 7 pm – 11 pm
Venue:  Carousel, 22 Aughtie Drive,
               Albert Park Lake, 3205
Dress Code: Lounge suit
RSVP: By Friday 8 October, 2010

Speakers:
Professor Patrick McGorry, 2010 Australian of the Year
Michael Kirby AC CMG, Castan Centre Patron

For more information and to purchase tickets please see:
www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/events/2010/10th-anniversary.html

3. Law Students’ Mental Health Awareness Evening – Invitation 

Are you genuinely concerned about youth mental health issues, especially in law students?

Date: Thursday 23 September, 2010
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Venue: Monash Law Chambers, 
              472 Bourke St, Melbourne

RSVP is essential by C.O.B. TODAY for catering purposes to:
marketing@law.monash.edu.au

Lloyd England, Manager, Student Experience, invites you to hear:

The opening by Chief Justice Marylin Warren.
The Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation Annual Lecture, filmed on Thursday 2 September, 2010 in Sydney by Patrick McGorry.
Research findings of Monash Law presented by Anthony Lester.
A Panel Discussion with the Presidents of the Victorian Council of Law Students’ Societies.

General Notices

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

1. 2010 Annual Essay Competition in European and EU Studies

The Monash European and EU Centre is pleased to announce its 2010 Annual Essay Competition in European and EU Studies.

The competition is open to all students at Monash University. Honours and postgraduate students in the Faculties of Arts, Law, and Business and Economics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Essays should focus on recent developments in Europe and the European Union and should be between 4,000 and 6,000 words in length.

A first prize of $500 and a second prize of $300 will be awarded.

The essays will be assessed by a panel of judges selected by the Monash European and EU Centre.

Winning essays will be considered for publication in the Monash European and EU Centre’s new electronic working papers series, or in a suitable academic journal or book.

Please send an electronic version of your essay together with your name, Faculty, address, email and level of study to:
Patricia.Arnold@monash.edu

The closing date for application is 5 pm Friday 12 November, 2010.

Winners will be notified by mail. For further information, contact Kirsty MacLeod:
kirsten.macleod@monash.edu

For more information see:
Flyer – MEEUC Essay Competition 2010

2. Monash University Research – Register To Win!

Are you interested in sharing your experiences at, and opinions of Monash? We are looking for Monash University student volunteers (UG, PG and HDR) to take part in focus groups and online research in the next month.

Simply by registering to take part in this research you will go in the draw to win a Flip UltraHD camcorder valued at $250. If you are selected to participate in a focus group you will be compensated for your time. There will also be prizes for the online survey!

So register now by clicking on the following link. Get your friends to register too:
www.surveymonkey.com/s/studentfocusgroup

(If you have problems just copy and paste the link into your Internet Browser)

Hurry, registrations close Friday 24 September. (Only one registration per student)

3. Semester 2 Unit Evaluations

Just a reminder that Semester 2 Unit Evaluations are coming up soon and we would really appreciate your participation in the Unit Evaluation process for each of the Units in which you are enrolled.  

We evaluate most of our Units paper based, so this means that a short survey will be administered in your class. Your feedback about your Units is taken very seriously and the Chief Examiners use this information to continually improve the quality of the Units. 

We would really appreciate any constructive criticism about how we can make the Units even better, plus of course any positive feedback about why you thought your Units were really good! 

You can find out more about Unit evaluations online at:
emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp

Postgraduate Events

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

1. Law Specialisation Information Sessions – Commercial Law

This seminar will provide JD and Masters’ students with an overview of this area generally and postgraduate options in Commercial Law in 2010 and 2011

Date: Thursday 30 September 2010
Time: 12:30 pm – 1 pm
Location: Monash University Law Chambers,
472 Bourke St, Melbourne
Presenter: Dr Ann Monotti
Professor of Law
Associate Dean (Postgraduate Studies)

2. Law Specialisation Information Sessions – Human Rights Law

This seminar will provide JD and Masters’ students with an overview of this area generally and postgraduate options in Human Rights Law in 2010 and 2011.

Date: Thursday 7 October, 2010
Time: 12:30 pm – 1 pm
Location: Monash University Law Chambers,
472 Bourke St, Melbourne
Presenter: Professor Sarah Joseph
Professor of Law
Director of the Castan Centre

All Welcome

3. Law Specialisation Information Sessions – Workplace & Employment Law

This seminar will provide JD and Masters’ students with an overview of this area generally and postgraduate options in Workplace & Employment Law in 2010 and 2011.

Date: Thursday 23 September, 2010
Time: 12:30 pm – 1 pm
Location: Monash University Law Chambers,
472 Bourke St, Melbourne
Presenter: Professor Marilyn Pittard
Professor of Law
Associate Dean (Research)

4. Postgraduate Learning Skill Seminar

Topic: Legal Citation and Referencing

Date: Thursday 23 September, 2010
Time: 11:30 am – 1 pm, and 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers,
472 Bourke St, Melbourne

Date: Friday 24 September, 2010
Time: 2:30 pm – 4 pm
Venue: Clayton Library

Some of the questions addressed include:
How do I incorporate others’ ideas appropriately through referencing in legal assessment tasks?
What is and how do I avoid plagiarism?

To book your place please see:
my.monash.edu.au/news-and-events/bookings/library/

END OF GAZETTE 21/9/10