Careers
1. Applying for Alternative Routes to “Admission To Practice” at Chambers
Penultimate or final year students who are seeking alternative routes into the Law industry should attend. We will be covering how to find opportunities and how to make a great application.
Friday 19 August, 5.15pm – 6.00pm
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=143120
2. Faculty of Law Open Access Blackboard Careers Space
Direct link:
https://my.monash.edu.au/services/learning_online/open_access/?action=add§ion_id=91346
3. John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship
The Law Council of Australia is now accepting applications for the John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship for 2012. Applications close 4 November 2011.
The John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an approved course of study provided by an Australian tertiary institute, which is a prerequisite to admission as a legal practitioner in any Australian jurisdiction.
More information about the Scholarships can be found in the attached brochure, or from our website at http://www.lawcouncil.asn.au/about/scholarships/koowarta.cfm
For further information please see Koowarta Scholarship 2012
4. Professional Transitions – Law Program
Are you a Law student looking develop skills to assist your transition into a professional setting? If so, attend Professional Transitions – Law! The program has been developed by Employment and Career Development with Lloyd England, Student Experience Manager and is being delivered by employers such as Blake Dawson, DLA Piper and industry representatives like the Law Institute Victoria, Victorian Bar Student Engagement Committee and Michael Page – Legal recruitment agency.
Every Tuesday from 16 August 2011 onwards, 1.00-2.00pm
Building 12, Lecture Theatre L3, Clayton Campus
For more details and to book visit: http://tinyurl.com/professional-transitions
5. The Charlie Perkins Scholarships – Now Accepting Applications
Each year the Charlie Perkins Scholarship Trust offers two scholarships for Indigenous postgraduates to study at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge for up to three years.
The Perkins Trust website provides comprehensive information on the scholarship criteria, how to apply, key dates, etc. (www.perkinstrust.com.au). Also, attached please find a flyer with more information.
Please note that the closing date for this year has been brought forward and applications will close on Friday 14th October 2011. The Charlie Perkins Scholarships will only be awarded to students who have been accepted to either the University of Oxford or Cambridge. In most instances, this will require a First Class Honours degree or a very strong Second Class Honours degree.
If you require any clarification on the information contained on the website, please do not hesitate to contact Marshall Thurlow on marshall.thurlow@auroraproject.com.au
6. Volunteering at Monash Oakleigh Legal Service (MOLS)
Are you a first to third year law student looking for the opportunity to gain some invaluable practical legal experience?
Applications are now open for the “Wednesday Night Advice Only” volunteer group at MOLS, which is located next to Monash Clayton Campus at 60 Beddoe Avenue.
What is it all about?
- · You will be part of the Wednesday night team which provides advice to clients experiencing a wide range of legal problems.
- · you will be rostered to volunteer on Wednesday nights on a fortnightly basis from 6:15pm until approximately 8:30pm
- · you will interview clients along with another law student
- · you will develop practical legal skills as well as research skills
- · you will have the opportunity to learn and work under the supervision of a qualified lawyer
Successful applicants will volunteer for a six month period starting from the end of September through to mid/end of April 2012 (with Christmas break).
Please download the application form from:
http://www.communitylaw.org.au/monashoakleigh/cb_pages/Volunteering.php.
Once you have completed the application, please email all relevant documents to Jenn Lindstrom at mols-volunteer@monash.edu or post it to Monash-Oakleigh Legal Service (60 Beddoe Avenue, Clayton VIC 3168). Applications are accepted until COB 19 August 2011, please note that late applications will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your application!
7. Volunteering at the Family Law Assistance Program (MOLS/FLAP)
If you are in your second year of your law degree (and above), we encourage you to put your name on the waiting list. You can do so by sending an email with your full name, year level, email address and phone number to mols-volunteer@monash.edu.
Please note that FLAP recruits on an as-needed basis several times a year so all waiting list students will be contacted and provided with information prior to recruitment. Please email Jenn Lindstrom at mols-volunteer@monash.edu if you have any further queries.
8. Volunteering at Monash Oakleigh Legal Service (MOLS) as a Mentor
If you have previously completed a Professional Practice unit and interested in applying for a position as a mentor for the MOLS Advice Only Program, please email Jenn at mols-volunteer@monash.edu to ask for an application form. Applications close COB 19 August 2011.
9. Castan Centre Global Internship Program – Information Seminar
This year the Global Internship Program will send 11 outstanding Monash Law students to human rights organisations in New York, Geneva, The Hague, Kuala Lumpur, South Africa, Accra, Haiti and Mumbai. Students will receive a contribution from the Student Mobility Fund and the Castan Centre Global Internship fund to assist them with their expenses.
Internships will be offered at the following organisations:
- Human Rights First, New York City
- International Women’s Rights Action Watch – Asia Pacific, Kuala Lumpur and Genevas
- United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health – Mumbai, India
- International Commission of Jurists, Geneva
- Human Rights Advocacy Centre, Accra Ghana
- Center for Constitutional Rights, New York City
- Plan Australia, Haiti
- Oxfam Australia, South Africa (2 positions)
- International Criminal Law Services, The Hague (2 positions)
The information session being held on 27 July from 1-2pm in L5 will outline each of the internships, the application process and feature brief talks from returned interns.
Speakers will be:
- Erica Contini, Project Officer, Castan Centre
- Hester Kelly, returned intern with the Human Rights Advocacy Centre, Accra Ghana
- Lexi Lachal, returned intern with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, Mumbai India
For further details please visit:
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/internships/global-intern-program.html.