Undergraduate Notices
1. Graduate Women Victoria Scholarships
Graduate Women Victoria is the new name for the Australian Federation of Universities Women Victoria, and are again offering annual scholarship assistance for women enrolled in universities in Victoria. The scholarships and bursaries range from $2000 to $5000, and are offered to women enrolled in 2012, in the following undergraduate courses at Victorian universities:
- Fourth year honours in an undergraduate degree
- Indigenous female students enrolled in an undergraduate degree
Applicants are asked to demonstrate that they are or have been experiencing disadvantage in the pursuit of their studies. Full details of all these scholarships, including application forms and referee guidelines, may be found on the Graduate Women Victoria website, and further information here Graduate Women Victoria.
2. 2012 Law Malaysia Program
2012 Law Malaysia Program-Applications now open!
- Monash Sunway campus in Malaysia, located near Kuala Lumpur
- 25 June – 24 August
- Full semester of law studies
- Taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities
- Applications are now open and close on Friday 9 March 2012
- Small classes, with students from partner universities, including Hong Kong, Malaysia and Paris
Monash Abroad travel grants will be available. Further information can be found here.
Application process including application form can be found here.
Please see here for further information.
3.Allen & Overy Hong Kong Information Session
Interested in working in Hong Kong in an international legal practice?
If you are considering pursuing a long term legal career in Hong Kong, a June/July 2012 summer placement with Allen & Overy may be the very best place to start. A & O is an international law firm with more than 36 offices in 26 countries across the world. Allen & Overy is looking for Monash University law students interested in participating in a first-class training programme, gain global experience, work on cutting-edge deals and learn from lawyers who are leaders in their field of practice.
To find out more about this exciting career opportunity, you are invited to attend an information session on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 1 – 2 pm, in Lecture Room 3, Law Building.
RSVPing is essential, and should be sent to law-marketing@monash.edu
For more information, please see A&O Monash Information Session Flyer, or visit www.allenovery.com/careers and select ‘Hong Kong’.
4. Green Steps
Green Steps is an award-winning program that brings together students from different faculties to give them the practical skills, tools and confidence to be effective change agents working towards sustainability in organisations.
- Learn how to measure environmental impacts with waste, energy, carbon and water audits
- Engage others with improved communication and behaviour change skills
- Work with people from different disciplines and become part of a national alumni network
- Gain new confidence to create positive environmental change
- Get a foot in the door with paid work experience in an organisation.
The Green Steps program consists of:
- Five full days of training, held on 20-22 April and 4-6 May 2012 at Clayton Campus
- An on-campus sustainability project
- A 15 day internship working on an environmental sustainability project in an organisation.
Delivered by the Monash Sustainability Institute in partnership with the Office of Environmental Sustainability, the program has more then 600 alumni and is delivered throughout Australia at eight universities. For full information on the program go to http://monash.edu/greensteps/atuni.html.
Applications close on 18 March. The program is free of charge for successful participants. To find out how to apply go to http://monash.edu/greensteps or contact greensteps@monash.edu.
5. Application for Copy of Summer Exam Scripts
Students who wish to obtain a photocopy of their Summer Semester exam script can now submit their application to Law Student Services, forms are available at the counter in Building 12. There is a charge of $5 to cover the photocopying and administrative costs, as the original must be retained by the Faculty.
Applications close on Friday the 23rd of March, 2012. Please be aware that no late applications will be accepted. Those who miss the miss the deadline and wish to get a copy of their exam will need to follow the University Freedom of Information procedures which can be found on the Monash University website.
Any questions about this should be directed to Law Student Services via email law-undergraduate@monash.edu or by phone on 9905 3300.
6. Applications now Open for Law School Ambassador Program 2012 & 2013
2012 & 13 Ambassador Program applications open 9.00 am Monday February 27, and close C.O.B. Friday 9 March, 2012.
The Program has grown in stature, reputation and developed over the past 4 years, with Ambassadors now running projects such as Staff Student Debates, Law Beyond Practice Evenings, Breakfast with Barristers, and Open Day Presentations, to name a few. Students will gain invaluable skills to assist in their leadership potential and future employability. Please check your eligibility (4 law Units completed), that you can commit to the program dates and find more information at the website.
To apply, complete the application form, and email the form to Lloyd.England@monash.edu. Selection will be based on a combination of application and interviews in Week 3 by Senior Ambassadors. The Senior Ambassadors from the 2012 & 13 Program look forward to you joining them for this years’ events and collaborations.
7. Linklaters Hong Kong Recruitment Presentation
Linklaters is a global law firm that advises the world’s leading companies, financial institutions and governments on their most important and challenging transactions and assignments. As an ambitious and innovative firm, they aim to become the leading premium global law firm. Whilst other law firms may have strengths in particular areas, Linklater’s firm is strong across the full range of corporate, financial and commercial law, making it a particularly stimulating place to train as a business lawyer.
Linklaters is looking for law students, who have a strong interest in progressing their career and gaining invaluable experience in a Hong Kong law firm. If you are interested in finding out more, please attend the upcoming Linklaters information session:
Date: Friday 23 March, 2.30-3.30pm
Venue: L2, Building 12