Applications are now open and close Friday 17 August 2012. The internship is a minimum of 4 weeks from mid November to mid February.
Application & Eligibility details can be found here. Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria.
Queries: cathy.meredith@monash.edu or 9905 3311
2012 dates for career fairs and forums, seminars and workshops, and availability of the education consultant.
The current program running for the month of May is ‘Targeting your Clerkship or Traineeship Applications’.
For further information please see here.
The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law is hosting the sixth annual human rights moot competition, which is open to law (JD/LLB) students at all Victorian universities. The competition will address issues associated with the Victorian human rights legislation and will give students the opportunity to hone their skills in this important area of law. The event is proudly sponsored by Clayton Utz, who is providing generous prizes:
Competitors must be in the equivalent of at least third year of a combined law degree, or in any stage of a JD degree, but must not have completed their degree. It is preferable that competitors have completed some studies in human rights law.
For more information please see here.
The Castan Centre wishes to thank the moot competition sponsors Clayton Utz
The refusal of leave to withdraw has implications for legal practitioners. This seminar explores the legal and ethical obligations on, and ramifications for, legal practitioners seeking to withdraw at the door of the court or during trial because instructions have been withdrawn or the client ceases funding.
Date: Wednesday 6 June, 2012
Time: 5.15 pm – 6.15 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Cost: Free
RSVP: Wednesday 30th May, 2012: law-marketing@monash.edu or 03 9905 2630
Susan Campbell AM (1943-2011) was a pioneer of community legal centres. Through her work, she inspired a generation of law students to give back to their communities. This event celebrates Susan’s professional life and her work with the Monash Clinical Legal Education program.
Host: Professor Arie Freiberg AM, Dean, Faculty of Law
MC: Radio presenter Jon Faine (BA 1979, LLB 1981)
Date and time: 7pm, Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Venue: St Kilda Town Hall
Tickets: $150. Limited concession available. To purchase tickets visit community.monash.edu/suecampbell
For any queries contact adm-lsfoundation@monash.edu. Proceeds will go towards the Susan Campbell AM Clinical Legal Education Visiting Fellowship and Future Fund. Justice Marcia Neave AO is fund patron.
Find out what an ‘academic voice’ is, and how to establish one; learn to use others’ writing to advance your own argument, not detract from it by overwhelming your own voice.
Tuesday 29 May, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
What is a case note, and how do I write a good one? This session will look at the sample case note provided on the Law Library Guide, and critique its structure, language, and referencing with regard to lecturers’ expectations
Friday 1 June, 1 – 2 pm
Make your language clear and accurate, and learn what to check for in the final stages of preparing your assignment for submission.
Tuesday 29 May 10 – 11 am.
2012 dates for career fairs and forums, seminars and workshops, and availability of the education consultant.
The current program running for the month of May is ‘Targeting your Clerkship or Traineeship Applications’.
For further information please see here.
The in-house internship program gives Monash Law students who are interested and passionate about human rights the opportunity to become involved in the work of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law. Interns will have the opportunity to assist in a variety of programs. These could include; research and writing on human rights projects, writing articles for the Castan Centre newsletter, and assisting with public education events such as lectures and the annual human rights conference.
Applications for second semester must be submitted by 5pm Friday 25 May 2012. There will not be interviews for the internships and students are expected to write a cover letter of no more than one page. Details of selection criteria and the application process are available on the Castan Centre website.
Students may apply for the following intake: Part-Time Internships – Semester 2, 2012.
Students can intern 1 day per week for 11 weeks over the second. Internship dates for Semester 2, 2012 will be between 23 July and 19 October.
Ascot Solicitors is rapidly expanding. We offer services in commercial, property, family and criminal law. Your responsibilities will include assisting our lawyer in drafting documents and correspondence, legal research, court filing, file management and general office duties. Exceptional fluency in English spelling and grammar is required.
Individuals seeking exposure to a range of challenging matters, and would enjoy working as part of a dynamic legal team are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will commence shortly on a casual basis. Flexible arrangements can be discussed.
Please send your resume and a copy of your academic transcript to senad@ascotsolicitors.com.au. All inquiries will be treated confidentially.
The Graeme Schofield VIFM Oration is a biennial event held to highlight the work of forensic practitioners around the world, with particular focus on their projects in resource poor countries. It was named for Emeritus Professor Graeme Schofield, one of the founders of the VIFM.
For more information please see here.
Susan Campbell AM (1943-2011) was a pioneer of community legal centres. Through her work, she inspired a generation of law students to give back to their communities. This event celebrates Susan’s professional life and her work with the Monash Clinical Legal Education program.
Host: Professor Arie Freiberg AM, Dean, Faculty of Law
MC: Radio presenter Jon Faine (BA 1979, LLB 1981)
Date and time: 7pm, Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Venue: St Kilda Town Hall
Tickets: $150. Limited concession available. To purchase tickets visit community.monash.edu/suecampbell
For any queries contact adm-lsfoundation@monash.edu. Proceeds will go towards the Susan Campbell AM Clinical Legal Education Visiting Fellowship and Future Fund. Justice Marcia Neave AO is fund patron.
Monash Law Chambers to host Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea,
Time: Monday 28th May, 2012, 10.30-11.30
Location: L2 Student Kitchen Area.
RSVP: Nina.massara@monash.edu (for catering purposes) by 25 May
Bring your cuppa and donation, we’ll supply the treats! Please join us and help raise money for a good cause.
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre aims to protect and uphold the human rights, wellbeing and dignity of asylum seekers by providing Aid, Empowerment, Justice and Community programs. We are an independent, registered, non-governmental agency working at the coal face with some of our community’s most vulnerable people.
With only 24 full time equivalent paid staff, the majority of our work is conducted by a dedicated team of over 750 volunteers. This means that the majority of funds raised go directly to the critical support and settlement services we offer to over 1,150 asylum seekers.
Run for Refugees and you can give an asylum seeker an entire year of hope. For further information, including registration, please see here.
Improve your legal research and writing skills for your winter clerkship or traineeship in this hands-on session. Practise these skills and hear Clerkship experiences. This session has been designed to refine skills which will assist during your clerkship and includes research and writing exercises and transition to work. Law firms use clerkships to identify students to take into their traineeship program. Make yours the best clerkship ever.
Tuesday 22nd May from 12 – 2.00 pm (Law Chambers, City)
Thursday 24th May 12 – 2.00 pm (Law Library, Clayton)
Bookings are now available via the online class booking system.
Learning skills seminars for JDs held at the Chambers.
Monday 21 May 5 – 6 pm,
Tuesday 22 May 5:30 – 6:30 pm
What is a case note, and how do I write a good one? This session will look at the sample case note provided on the Law Library Resources Guide, and critique its structure, language and referencing with regard to lecturers’ expectations.
Bookings are now available via the online class booking system.
This award is for Australian postgraduate students who want to enrich their academic experience in Asia.
Applications open 1 April 2012 and close 30 June 2012: applicant guidelines.
The Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Outgoing Postgraduate Award provides financial support for Australian postgraduate students to undertake study or research in Asia towards their Australian postgraduate qualification, at Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research, in any field of study.
Award Holders will have the opportunity to enrich their academic experience through exposure to unique education systems, teaching expertise and comparative perspectives while studying in distinctive locations or undertaking collaborative research at leading universities in Asia.
There are two stages to the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Outgoing Postgraduate Award. Stage one of the Award is the full-time study or research component for up to 12 months (one semester or 6 months minimum). Stage two of the Award is an internship component. Postgraduate Award holders will also have the opportunity to undertake an optional internship for up to 12 months (minimum of 2 months) at the completion of their study program. See the Applicant Guidelines for further information.
Applicants for the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Outgoing Postgraduate & Undergraduate Award must be nominated by their Home University to be eligible.
For Monash University, please contact Arun Kumar, Monash Research Graduate School
Email: Arun.Kumar@monash.edu
Phone: 99052070
The census date for Juris Doctor units in Trimester 2 2012 is Monday 4 June 2012. If a student discontinues a unit before the census date, the student will receive “Withdrawn early” for the unit, which means:
Financial – no financial penalty
Academic – withdrawn not recorded on the transcript
If a student discontinues a unit AFTER the census date but before the withdrawn fail date, the student will have ‘Withdrawn late’, which means 100% of fees will be retained and withdrawn will be recorded on the transcript.
Detailed information about unit discontinuation dates, including elective units discontinuation dates, please refer to the website.
Trimester 2 2012 examination timetable will be released by 5pm on Friday 1 June 2012.