Law Student Gazette

1.2010 Governor-General’s Undergraduate Essay Competition

There is only two months until the closing date of the 2010 Governor-General’s Undergraduate Essay Competition, which is offering up to $33,000 in cash prizes to the winning authors of 2,500 word essays.

 Now in its seventh year, it is Australia’s most prestigious essay competition and provides undergraduate university students (including LLB, JD and Honours students) with the opportunity to be recognised for their academic skill, talent and research.

 A prestigious panel judges the finalists essays each year. The panel for last year’s competition was chaired by the Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, The Hon R. S. French AC.

 The highly topical and engaging competition questions can be accessed at www.essaycompetition.com.au

 The competition closes on Friday, 17 December 2010 at 5pm AEST.

2.Semester 2 Unit Evaluations

Semester 2 Unit Evaluations are continuing and we would really appreciate your participation in the Unit Evaluation process for each of the Semester 2 Units in which you are enrolled.  Student response rates are down compared with this time last year and we would really like to get your feedback about the Units you have been doing in Semester 2.

In Law we evaluate most of our Units as paper based surveys, so this means that a survey will be administered during class. A few Units are evaluated online so if you have not yet completed the online survey for your Unit then we encourage you to do so. You will be sent reminder emails from MQU – the central Monash Quality Unit to remind you to do this.

Your feedback about Units is taken seriously and the Chief Examiners use this information each year to 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

1.Junior Associate to The Honourable Justice Bell, Supreme Court of Victoria / Court and Tribunals

A Junior Associate provides operational, administrative and technical support to a judge, both in the chambers and in the courtroom. The role involves basic research; case and file management; an ability to think laterally and identify issues as they arise; a strong customer-service focus; and a capacity to communicate at all levels.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online, outlining professional skills, knowledge and personal qualities. Attachments, including resumes can be uploaded in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

You should view the full position description attached to this advertisement before applying.

For queries contact Nicole Morris:
9603 6287

If you require a copy of this advertisement or any attached documentation in an accessible format, such as large print, please email:
careers@justice.vic.gov.au

Applications close midnight on Thursday 28 October, 2010.Position_Description

For more information see:

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=jobSpecific&jobId=9607&rcd=182287&query
String=groupType_4=2010&groupType_8=799&group
Type_59=&groupType_7
  
Under “Role”, please choose “Internship/Vacation/Seasonal/Stagiare” and “Job location” is “Singapore.”

1.The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law Present Dr Joo-Cheong Tham

With commentary from Sam McLean of GetUp! “Money and Politics: Why it matters to human rights”

Date: Thursday 4 November, 2010
Time: 6 pm – 7 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 
              472 Bourke Street, Melbourne
RSVP: castan.centre@monash.edu 
             OR 03 9905 3327

Money politics and its regulation are high on the political agenda. Money politics, however, is not usually perceived as a human rights issue – human rights organisations that have engaged in the debate on money politics are few and far between and even then, such issues are rarely seen as questions of human rights.

This lecture argues that money politics falls squarely within the human rights agenda for three reasons:

-Progressive realisation of human rights is likely only to take place through democratic political processes; insofar as money politics undermines the democratic integrity of the political process, it is likely to undermine the progressive advancement of human rights;
-Money politics raises challenging questions for human rights organisations in terms of their funding and use of money to influence the political process;
-Money politics directly implicates two important rights – freedom of political association and freedom of political expression.

For more information:
www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/events/2010/tham-lecture.html

1. In Memory

Monash University’s Religious Centre, next to the Campus Centre on Clayton Campus, honours the life of Will Farrer for contemplation and remembrance. A book will be available for messages. All welcome.

Date: Tuesday 19 October, 2010
Time: 3 pm – 6 pm
Venue: Monash University’s Religious Centre

Chaplaincy and Counselling services remain available via the Hub or Student Services for anyone who wants to talk.

2. Semester 2 Unit Evaluations

Semester 2 Unit Evaluations are continuing and we would really appreciate your participation in the Unit Evaluation process for each of the Semester 2 Units in which you are enrolled.  Student response rates are down compared with this time last year and we would really like to get your feedback about the Units you have been doing in Semester 2.

In Law we evaluate most of our Units as paper based surveys, so this means that a survey will be administered during class. A few Units are evaluated online so if you have not yet completed the online survey for your Unit then we encourage you to do so. You will be sent reminder emails from MQU – the central Monash Quality Unit to remind you to do this.

Your feedback about Units is taken seriously and the Chief Examiners use this information each year to 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

1. Reception and Postgraduate Student Services Closed

Attention to all Postgraduate Law Students.

Reception and Postgraduate Student Services will be unavailable on Wednesday 20 October, 2010.

Due to a Staff Professional Development Day, there will be no staff available for any administrative assistance at the Monash University Law Chambers, on this day.
All emails and messages will be attended to by the following day.

1. Junior Associate to The Honourable Justice Bell, Supreme Court of Victoria / Court and Tribunals

A Junior Associate provides operational, administrative and technical support to a judge, both in the chambers and in the courtroom. The role involves basic research; case and file management; an ability to think laterally and identify issues as they arise; a strong customer-service focus; and a capacity to communicate at all levels.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online, outlining professional skills, knowledge and personal qualities. Attachments, including resumes can be uploaded in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

You should view the full position description attached to this advertisement before applying.

For queries contact Nicole Morris:
9603 6287

If you require a copy of this advertisement or any attached documentation in an accessible format, such as large print, please email:
careers@justice.vic.gov.au

Applications close midnight on Thursday 28 October, 2010.

For more information see:
Position_Description

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=jobSpecific&jobId=9607&rcd=182287&query
String=groupType_4=2010&groupType_8=799&group
Type_59=&groupType_7
  
Under “Role”, please choose “Internship/Vacation/Seasonal/Stagiare” and “Job location” is “Singapore.”

3. 2011 Nygh Law Internship

The Australian Institute of International Affairs and the Australian Branch of the International Law Association, call for applications for the 2011 Peter Nygh Internship.

2011 marks the fifth year that the Nygh Internship will be awarded. Each year, the internship provides a student, graduate or post graduate with the rare opportunity to travel to The Hague and work in the area of Private International Law. Successful applicants receive a contribution towards their living expenses for the duration of the internship.

For queries contact:
www.aiia.asn.au
Coleen.Fernandez@aar.com

For more information see:
Press Release Nygh Schoolarship

1. Law International Study Program 2011

Prato/Malaysia Information Session

Date: Thursday 21 October, 2010
Time: 1 pm – 2 pm
Venue:  Building 8, R5, Clayton campus

If you are unable to attend the information session please note that all information including the application form will be available via the following website by Thursday 21 October:
www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/overseas-study-programs/overseas-study-programs-prato-malaysia.html

2. The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law Present Dr Joo-Cheong Tham

With commentary from Sam McLean of GetUp! “Money and Politics: Why it matters to human rights”

Date: Thursday 4 November, 2010
Time: 6 pm – 7 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 
              472 Bourke Street, Melbourne
RSVP: castan.centre@monash.edu 
             OR 03 9905 3327

Public Lecture – All Welcome

Money politics and its regulation are high on the political agenda. Money politics, however, is not usually perceived as a human rights issue – human rights organisations that have engaged in the debate on money politics are few and far between and even then, such issues are rarely seen as questions of human rights.

This lecture argues that money politics falls squarely within the human rights agenda for three reasons:

-Progressive realisation of human rights is likely only to take place through democratic political processes; insofar as money politics undermines the democratic integrity of the political process, it is likely to undermine the progressive advancement of human rights;
-Money politics raises challenging questions for human rights organisations in terms of their funding and use of money to influence the political process;
-Money politics directly implicates two important rights – freedom of political association and freedom of political expression.

For more information:
www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/events/2010/tham-lecture.html

1. Postgraduate Learning Skills Seminar

Title: Reading legal texts and writing in legal genres

Some of the questions addressed

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?

Date: Thursday 21 October, 2010
Time: 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers,
472 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Use the my.monash booking system to book your place:
my.monash.edu.au/news-and-events/bookings/library/

2. Professional Practice Presentation for JD Students

This presentation will give students a better understanding of the professional practice unit, which involves attendance at a community legal service.  Students learn a range of lawyers’ skills and develop professional commitment and ethical standards.

The subject adds a social dimension to academic training by creating an opportunity for students to assess the adequacy of law and legal processes in context.

Date: Thursday 21 October, 2010
Time: 5:30 pm – 6 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers,
472 Bourke Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Not required
Presenter: Ms Helen Yandell, Director of Springvale Monash Legal Service Inc

END OF STUDENT GAZETTE 18/10/10

1. Reception and Postgraduate Student Services closed

Due to a Staff Professional Development Day, there will be no staff available on Wednesday 20 October –  for any administrative assistance.

All emails and messages will be attended to by the following day.

1. Criminal Lawyers in Melbourne- Work Experience

Dr Martine Marich (Criminal Lawyers in Melbourne) will be offering work experience to two to four students for approximately three days early next year.

Students will be able to sit in on client interviews (where clients give permission) and observe courtroom procedure involving those clients.

For further information about the company see:
www.martinemarich.com.au

Interested applicants should send a detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter to:
 admin@martinemarich.com.au

Applications close on Friday 19 November, 2010.

Only students with a demonstrated interest in criminal law should apply.

1. 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=jobSpecific&jobId=9607&rcd=182287&query
String=groupType_4=2010&groupType_8=799&group
Type_59=&groupType_7
  
Under “Role”, please choose “Internship/Vacation/Seasonal/Stagiare” and “Job location” is “Singapore.”