Events
1. 2011 Costello Lecture – Enlarging Our Vision of Rights
Speaker Monash Alumnus, Mr Brian Walters SC, prominent barrister and human rights advocate (BA/LLB 1977)
Introduced by Tim Costello AO (BJuris 1976, LLB 1978, DipEd 1979), CEO, World Vision Australia
Last year the Rudd Government rejected the recommendation of the National Human Rights Consultation Committee for a Human Rights Act.
Not the Victorian Charter is under challenge.
Is it asking too much to have human rights protection in Australia?
Or do we in fact ask too little?
With dangerous climate change now a reality, perhaps it is not merely the rights of humans we should seek to recognise and protect.
Brian Walters SC is a Melbourne senior counsel. He is a former president of Liberty Victoria and has written and spoken widely on human rights issues. He has also had a long involvement in environmental issues, including co-founding ‘Wild’ – Australia’s wilderness adventure magazine – and campaigning on numerous environmental issues from the Franklin River to the forests of East Gippsland.
| Venue: | Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne |
| Date: | Thursday 15 September, 2011 |
| Time: | 6.00 pm – 7.15 pm |
| RSVP: | by Friday 9 September, 2011 law-marketing@monash.edu or (03) 9905 2630 |
2. Monash Law School’s 18th Lucinda Lecture
“Interpreting the Constitution – Words, History and Change”
The Honourable Robert French AC
Chief Justice of The High Court of Australia
| Venue: | Building 08/R5 Monash University, Clayton Campus |
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| Date: | Tuesday 20 September, 2011 | |
| Time: | 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm | |
| RSVP: | by Friday 9 September, 2011 law-marketing@monash.edu or (03) 9905 2630 |
For further information please see Lucinda lecture
3. The Rule of Law
Proudly presented by the Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration and Monash University Faculty of Law
To be delivered by The Rt Hon the Lord Igor Judge Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
| Venue: | Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne |
| Date: | Monday 5 September, 2011 |
| Time: | 5.30pm |
| RSVP: | Please phone (03) 9905 3357 or alternatively email law-marketing@monash.edu |
4. The Women in the Law Breakfast
Speakers: Judge Felicity Hampel of the County Court, and Jessie Taylor, human rights advocate.
| Venue: | RACV City Club |
| Date: | Friday 2 September, 2011 |
| Time: | 7.00am – 9.00am |
| Cost: | $20 (Students)/ $50 (Professionals) |
Ticket sales close Wednesday August 31st 12pm. To purchase tickets simply head down to your Law Society office between 10am and 3pm and sign up on our guest list or buy tickets online at trybooking.com/uqx
Every year the Victorian Council of Law Students’ Societies in conjunction with Maurice Blackburn host the Women in the Law Breakfast. This breakfast brings together a number of prominent female speakers to present to students and professionals their experiences with the law. While this event is focused towards female law students it is an open event and anyone is entitled to attend. It also provides an ideal time to mingle and network with members of the profession in an informal setting.
This year our keynote speaker will be Judge Felicity Hampel of the County Court. Offering unparalleled insight into the legal profession, the learned Judge has extensive experience working in human rights, better access to justice and reform as well as confronting obstacles as a woman engaged in the law at a very high level.
As well we also have Monash Law Alumni and celebrated film writer and producer Jessie Taylor, known for her film exposing the plight of refugees, We Will Be Remembered For This. As an advocate for refugees as well as a federal court associate, at such a young age, Jessie has a lot to offer those keen on social justice and student advocacy.
Spaces are limited so make sure you get in fast.
5. Voice of Experience – Women in Law Cocktail Night
Gaining insight about what leading female professionals now know about success in the legal profession.
| Venue: | Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne |
| Date: | Wednesday 21 September, 2011 |
| Time: | 6.00pm – 9.00pm |
| Price: | $10, food, beer and wine provided |
| Ticket Selling: | Law Basement in week 4, 5, and 6 except Friday (from 1-2 pm) |
Keynote Speakers
• Honourable Rosemary Anne Balmford – Victoria’s first female Supreme Court Judge
• Honourable Felicity Hampel – Judge of County Court
• Bronwyn Lincoln – Partner at Freehills
Students will be able to ask any questions from the attending legal professionals as we aim to have a ratio of 1:3, legal professionals to students. The legal professionals will include judges, barristers and partners from major law firms (such as Baker and McKenzie, Minter Ellison, Norton Rose, Middletons, Arnold Bloch Leibler etc, just for a sneak peak!).
For JD students who wish to attend, please email monashlawambassadors2011@gmail.com to arrange tickets.