Events
1. Introduction to Mindfulness
Dr Craig Hassed introduction session describes a series of simple meditative practices and cognitive strategies that help change unproductive thought and behaviour patterns.
When: Monday 30 July, 1-2pm
Where: Law Building, Clayton Campus
Cost: Free
RSVP: Book here.
2. Mindfulness for Academic Success (6 weeks course)
This program uses the latest mindfulness techniques to help you be at the top of your game. You will learn how to reduce stress and anxiety and how to learn better.
When: Mondays from 2 – 3:30pm, starting 6 August.
Where: Clayton Campus
Cost: Free
To secure your spot email susan.bullock@monash.edu or call 9905 3156
3. Reprieve Internship Information Session
Date: Wednesday 8 August, 2012
Time: 1 pm
Location: Room L5, Law Building 12
Returned volunteers will tell you about their experiences fighting the death penalty in the U.S. and give information and advice on how you can apply.
Reprieve is an Australian non-government organisation that fights the death penalty. It seeks to provide effective legal representation and humanitarian assistance to those facing the death penalty, to advocate against the death penalty and to raise awareness about human rights.
Established in Melbourne, Australia in May 2001, Reprieve Australia conducts volunteer programs at home and abroad, including sending Australians to defend clients facing the death penalty. It also produces newsletters and news updates, conducts awareness raising events and works with other organisations to abolish capital punishment.
4. To Live is to Fight: Human Rights in Mental Health
Join specialists in law, bioethics, mental health and advocacy in a forum exploring the themes of stigma, disempowerment and the law in relation to people with an experience of mental illness and psychological trauma. For more info please see here.
5. Upcoming Clerkship and Traineeship Series
These sessions aim to help Law students in their penultimate or final year and preparing clerkship or traineeship applications, session include:
• Advice on what to include (and not include)
• Tips on tailoring your applications
Sessions dates as follows:
1. Tuesday 24 July, 4-5pm, Clayton
2. Wednesday 25 July, 12-1pm, Clayton
3. Thursday 26 July, 9-10am, Clayton
4. Tuesday 31 July, 4-5pm, Clayton
5. Wednesday 1 August, 12-1pm, Clayton – SPECIAL GUEST Anna Alexander from the LIV
6. Thursday 2 August, 9-10am, Clayton