Events
1. 2012 Castan Centre Dinner
The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law invites you to its biennial human rights gala. This dinner is a vital fundraiser for the Centre’s many policy, public education and research programs. We hope that you will join us for a celebratory evening on Albert Park Lake with Australia’s growing human rights community.
Date: Thursday, 25 October 2012
Time: 7–11 pm
Venue: Carousel, 22 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park Lake, 3205
Keynote speaker: Dan Mori, LtCol, US Marine Corps (Ret.), Shine Lawyers, Melbourne
From 2003 to 2007, Dan Mori (often known by his first name, Michael or Major Mori) represented Australian Guantanamo Bay detainee, David Hicks. After Hicks’ transfer to Australia in 2007, Dan continued to serve in the Marines in California and Iraq while being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is retiring from the Marines following his recent assignment as a Military Judge in Hawaii. He recently moved to Australia with his family and now calls Melbourne home
For more information on the event please see here.
2. 4 Tips for Managing High Conflict People
Bill Eddy, attorney and President of the High Conflict Institute based in San Diego, presents a public lecture.
Date: Monday 17 September 2012
Time: 5.30pm for refreshments, 6.00pm start
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Wednesday 12 September 2012 to Nina Massara: nina.massara@monash.edu
3. Developments in the Legal Landscape in Singapore
A meeting with Singapore’s top legal minds
Date: Tuesday, 11 September, 2012
Time: 6.30 pm to 9.15 pm
Venue: Park Hyatt Melbourne, Trilogy Room,
1 Parliament Square, off Parliament Place
Melbourne VIC 3002
For more information please see here.
4. Research Practicum Unit
Information Session
Date: Wednesday 22 August 2012
Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm
Location: Monash University Clayton Campus, Building 12, L2
In 2013 the Faculty of Law is once again offering students the opportunity to undertake an internship as part of their law studies, through the Research Practicum Unit. The Unit enables Monash Law students to undertake research work on placement at one of a number of public sector agencies. Eligibility is for later year students with 48 credit points or less remaining to complete their law studies and who have strong academic results.