Law Student Gazette

1. 2013 Law Overseas Programs Prato/Malaysia Information Session

Find out how you can study overseas in 2013 at the Prato Centre, Italy or Sunway Campus, Malaysia without adding any time to your degree; Listen to students share their experiences from 2012; Hear about the application process, units offered, funding and more.

Date: Monday 15 October
Time: 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Venue: S3/25 (Science), Monash University, Clayton campus

Date: Tuesday 16 October
Time: 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Venue: Seminar room 3, 2nd floor, Law Chambers, Marsh Building, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

These sessions will not be recorded but all information presented will be available on the updated website from the 15 October.

2. 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

3. The 10th World Day Against the Death Penalty

With The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG and Julian McMahon, hosted by Matthew Goldberg, President, Reprieve Australia

You are cordially invited to join Reprieve Australia for discussions on the eve of the 10th World Day Against the Death Penalty to celebrate the continued work of Reprieve Australia in advocating against the death penalty. In addition, Reprieve Australia will announce the launch of a new internship program in South East Asia and the appointment of the Black Strikes Fellow. The talk will be followed by drinks and canapés.

Date: Tuesday 9th October
Time: 6:30pm for 7:00pm start.
Place: Lander & Rogers, Level 12, 600 Bourke St, Melbourne.
Tickets: $20 available online via www.reprieve.org.au

1. Monash Mental Health Week

With one in five Australians experiencing some form of mental illness, Monash Mental Health Week, from 8 to 12 October, aims to raise awareness of the importance of mental health at Monash through a great variety of events across each campus.

2. Scholarship

In 2013 the Order of Australia Association Foundation will sponsor a scholarship for a Monash student valued at $40,000 and provide an opportunity of an ongoing mentor with a member of the Order of Australia.

The successful applicant must be in the 2nd year of study in a select Law/Business and Economics degrees and demonstrate qualities of leadership, initiative and involvement in community affairs. Students must also be able to demonstrate their need for financial assistance to benefit the completion of their degree.

For full details of the eligibility and selection criteria as well as the application form, see here. For more information about the Order of Australia Foundation, go to their website.

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1. Employment and Career Development Activities

2012 dates for career fairs and forums, seminars and workshops, and availability of the education consultant.

The current program running for the month of October is ‘Alternative Routes to Admission to Practice’.

For further information please see here.

2. Researcher to the NSW Court of Appeal 2013

Applications are invited for the position of Researcher to the NSW Court of Appeal in 2013.

The appointment would commence in late January 2013 for one year. As at 1 July 2012, the salary for the position of Researcher was $57,339 plus employer super contributions and leave loading.

For more information, please see Application – Researcher Court of Appeal 2013.

3. Seasonal Clerkships

Our seasonal clerkship program will provide law students with an opportunity to gain firsthand experience of the law in practice, together with an insight into the firm’s culture.

Each year we conduct a three week single rotation program during the university holidays in November/December and June/July.

We understand that a clerkship program is a time for learning and you will receive all the coaching and support you need from all members of the team from Directors to Graduates. We will also assign you two buddies’, a Senior Associate from the team you will be working and a junior lawyer from another team within the firm.

Key Dates
Applications Open – Monday 1 October 2012
Applications Close – Friday 12 October 2012
Interviews – Monday 22nd October to Friday 26th October 2012
Offers Made – Monday 29 October 2012

Intake dates
Summer – 19 November to 14 December 2012
Winter – 24 June to 19 July 2013

To apply for a clerkship opportunity with Clarendon Lawyers, please send your covering letter, CV and academic transcript to: recruitment@clarendonlawyers.com.au

Want to know more about Clarendon Lawyers, go to our website www.clarendonlawyers.com.au

Please note all unsuccessful applications will be advised accordingly.

3. Stepping Into…

A reminder that if you haven’t submitted an application for the Stepping into… Program, you have until next Friday, October 5 (by 5pm) to apply for a paid internship this summer. Updates about the opportunities designed specifically for students with disabilities are now available on our website.Those available inlcude Reserve Bank of Australia, Slater & Gordon Lawyers, Dept of Family Affairs, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA). Please see the Stepping into… website for more details.

4. World Model UN Applications

Do you want to intern and work alongside Harvard, Monash and RMIT Universities? Are you passionate about international relations, development, law and economics? Do you want to meet 2000+ like-minded students from all over the world? Are you looking to expand your networks and interact with domestic and international institutions as well as governmental agencies? Add an exciting feature to your summer break by applying to be a part of the Melbourne Host Team. Applications for Committee Chairs and Logistics Interns are now open!

Intern Application
Logistical Intern Guide

Chair Application
Committee Chairs Guide

1. Becoming Admitted to Practice: Employer Forum

Date: Tuesday 2nd October

Meet employers and industry insiders on Clayton campus. Hear from keynote speakers as they discuss tips on finding jobs in Law and non-traditional career pathways. Book online here.

2. Making Better Babies

Date: Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Time: 6 – 7.30pm
Location: BMW Edge, Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne

Revolutionary developments in genetic science and biotechnology may provide new ways of treating and preventing disease. Most people think this is a good thing. Genetic science and biotechnology might also be used for human enhancement—to make people “better than well”.

In the context of in vitro fertilisation (IVF), genetic testing already allows parents to screen against embryos with severe genetic diseases. Genetic testing, however, might also enable identification of embryos with genes associated with positively desired characteristics. It might thereby become possible to create especially tall, smart, and/or beautiful people. But would this be ethical—and should it be permitted? Two world leading bioethics experts defend rival perspectives on designer babies in a public debate.

Featuring:

Pro:
Professor Julian Savulescu
Director, Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, University of Oxford
Sir Louis Matheson Distinguished Visiting Professor, Centre for Human Bioethics, Monash University

Con:
Associate Professor Robert Sparrow
Australian Research Council Future Fellow, Philosophy, Monash University

1. Law Student Professional Development Workshops

The Student Experience Manager has secured a range of 55 minute ‘bite sized’ PD training opportunities for students and I would like to offer you the opportunity to avail yourselves of them in a range of fascinating and useful areas. These are is now available to you to book via your MyMonash portal, you will find the booking system at: my.monash > News and events tab > Booking systems section > Law Student Professional Development booking system

On offer currently is:

Tuesday 25 September 2012

• 11.00 – 12.00 Noon – “Confident Conversations”, max 15 participants
• 12.00 – 1.00 pm – “Diplomacy, Influence and Persuasion”, max 15 participants
• 1.00 – 2.00 – “Get More Done with Less Effort”, max 12 participants –
• 2.00 – 3.00 – “Ban Procrastination”, max 15 participants –
• 3.00 – 4.00 – “The Art of Mingling at Networking Functions”, max 25 participants

Wed 26 September 2012

• 11.00 – 12.00 – “Assertiveness For Everyday Life, Part 1″, max 10 participants
• 12.00 – 1.00 – “Diplomacy, Influence and Persuasion”, max 15 participants
• 1.00 – 2.00 – “Public Speaking: Presentations Without the Pain, Part 1″, max 10 participants
• 2.00 – 3.00 – “The Art of Mingling at Networking Functions”, max 25 participants
• 3.00 – 4.00 – “Confident Conversations”, max 15 participants

Wednesday 3 October 2012

• 11.00 – 12.00 – “Assertiveness For Everyday Life, Part 2″, max 10 participants
• 12.00 – 1.00 “Get More Done with Less effort”, max 12 participants
• 1.00 – 2.00 – “Public Speaking: Presentations Without the Pain, Part 2″, max 10 participants
• 2.00 – 3.00 – “Ban Procrastination”, max 15 participants
• 3.00 – 4.00 – “Confident Conversations”, max 15 participants

Thursday 4 October 2012

• 11.00 – 12.00 Noon – “Confident Conversations”, max 15 participants
• 12.00 – 1.00 pm – “Diplomacy, Influence and Persuasion”, max 15 participants
• 1.00 – 2.00 – “Get More Done with Less Effort”, max 12 participants
• 2.00 – 3.00 – “Ban Procrastination”, max 15 participants
• 3.00 – 4.00 – “The Art of Mingling at Networking Functions”, max 25 participants

Please note numbers are strictly limited and places will be allocated on a ‘first in, best dressed’ policy.

You are able to find out more information on the content of each session and Register your desired attendance in your myMonash portal. If you are too late and the event is full you will be placed on a waiting list. If you cannot attend an event you have Registered for, please cancel and your fellow student will be bumped from the Wait list to enable them to attend.

Please note the Assertiveness and Public Speaking sessions are both ‘two-parters’; do not Register if you cannot attend both as there is a take home practice task for presentation the following week, in order to fully benefit and practice the skills taught.

I hope you feel these training sessions will come in very useful in both professional and personal life situations. The faculty hopes you find them of benefit.

2. Monash Mental Health Week

With one in five Australians experiencing some form of mental illness, Monash Mental Health Week, from 8 to 12 October, aims to raise awareness of the importance of mental health at Monash through a great variety of events across each campus.

3. Scholarship

In 2013 the Order of Australia Association Foundation will sponsor a scholarship for a Monash student valued at $40,000 and provide an opportunity of an ongoing mentor with a member of the Order of Australia.

The successful applicant must be in the 2nd year of study in a select Law/Business and Economics degrees and demonstrate qualities of leadership, initiative and involvement in community affairs. Students must also be able to demonstrate their need for financial assistance to benefit the completion of their degree.

For full details of the eligibility and selection criteria as well as the application form, see here. For more information about the Order of Australia Foundation, go to their website.

Applications close 5pm (AEST) Friday 19 October 2012. If you have any questions regarding this scholarship, contact the scholarships unit on 9905 3069.

4. Survey

Beginning next week, eSolutions will be sending 6,000 Monash staff and 17,000 students a survey on IT Service Quality.

It is conducted on our behalf by Systems Thinking and contributes to IT service improvement in several ways: it gives us an independent view on our current performance; it provides a time-series view of service quality (5 years currently); and it provides a benchmark with 30+ Australian universities, including most of the Go8.

We would encourage all staff and students to participate.

1. PG Consultative Committee

The next Postgraduate Consultative Committee meeting is on the 16th October. Any matters that you would like your elected student representatives to raise this meeting must be emailed to them no later than the 8th October .

Your student representatives can be contacted on their student email addresses below . Please clearly indicate in the email subject heading that it is information/matters for the PCC meeting.

Elected JD Student Representatives:
Mr Aaron Sudholz – adsud1@student.monash.edu
Ms Alicia Chisholm – alchi5@student.monash.edu
Mr James Skerrett – jbske1@student.monash.edu

Vice President – JD Representative Monash Law Students’ Society:
Collette da Silva – cmde6@student.monash.edu

Elected Student Representative for Graduate Programs (LLMS and Graduate Diplomas):
Alexandra Heath – ahea11@student.monash.edu

1. LAW5207 Honours Thesis Information Session

All eligible students wishing to undertake LAW5207, the Honours Research Unit (ie thesis plus seminar program) are invited to an Honours Information Session to be held on Wednesday October 10 1-2pm in L5/12. The Honours Convenor, Dr Kathy Laster, will outline the requirements of the program and discuss the process for selecting a thesis topic and a supervisor. Information about the Honours program is also available on the Law website.

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