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. 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 to volunteer at FLAP.
You can do so by sending a copy of the application form to the Volunteer Coordinator at mols-volunteer@monash.edu
Please note that FLAP recruits are required 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.
5. Eager to Start Gaining Experience in the Legal Field?
Consider enrolling in professional practice to manage your own files, attend court and liaise with legal practitioners on a regular bass! Click on the following links for more information.
LAW5218 Family law assistance program (professional practice)
Please note: submit your application now for a chance to be accepted into the FLAP program for trimester 2!
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
8. Contact Singapore Work-in-Singapore Information Session
Date: Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Time: 1pm to 2pm (Light refreshments will be provided)
Venue: Monash University Clayton, L4, Ground Floor, Building 12
Register: Here.
Enquiries: australia@contactsingapore.sg or call 02 9232 3149.
Interested in a rewarding career in Singapore? Located at the crossroads of Asia, Singapore is an ever-evolving, fast-paced city that offers a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western cultures, cuisines, art and architecture on the island. Contact Singapore invites you to an Information Session to explore the exciting career opportunities that await you in this vibrant city!
Special Guests: Representatives from Freehills will be in attendance!