Archive for July, 2013

General Notices

Tuesday, July 9th, 2013

1. Oaktree Foundation’s Generate Program

Interested in volunteering and social justice issues? Then apply for the Generate Program. Run by Australia’s largest, youth-run, aid and development organisation, Generate provides 10 weeks of aid and development training, skills building and project management.

Apply by July 12
theoaktree.org/generate

2. Oxfam-Monash Innovators

The Oxfam-Monash Innovators Program is an exciting new initiative supporting students with innovative ideas in international development, social justice and sustainability. Through this program we help bright students turn their fresh and creative ideas for change into real world action.

Get involved in the Oxfam-Monash Innovators program and work alongside experts to create change in the real world. Find out more at http://www.monash.edu.au/careers/students-grads/events/oxfam-monash-innovators.html

Undergraduate Notices

Tuesday, July 9th, 2013

1. Exam Viewing

From Semester 1, 2013, undergraduate students will be able to apply to view both their completed exam script and their exam paper(s) at specified exam viewing sessions. This is a new process that will be trialled and evaluated. Please note that the exam viewing process has replaced the previous option of applying for a scanned, electronic copy of exam scripts.

It is essential that a completed application form is submitted by the due date – the form, and FAQs, can be found under the header ‘Undergraduate Forms’.

Conditions of the exam viewing:

  • You must present your valid student ID card to gain entry into the room and to be allowed to view your exam script.
  • You can only take to the exam viewing room, your note-paper, student ID card and any sample answers or examiner’s notes which have been provided by your lecturer/tutor.
  • Pens or pencils are not to be taken in. Coloured pens will be supplied for note-taking purposes.
  • You must not mark the exam paper or your completed script in any way.
  • Mobile phones are permitted if you wish to photograph your exam script for future reference

2. Law Student Services Office Closed

The Law Student Services office will be open on Wednesday 17 July 2013 from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm only due to Mid-Year enrolments.

.:End Student Gazette 9/7/13:.

Careers

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013

2. Session for 3rd and Final Year Law Students

The TAC would cordially like to invite 3rd & final year Law Students to attend an Information Session for the Legal Seasonal Clerkship for 2013/2014 and Legal Graduate Traineeship for 2014.

Speakers will include:

Mark Rawlings – Senior Legal Manager and Coordinator of the TAC Clerkship and Graduate Program and members of the TAC Legal Team

The Information Session will be held on Thursday 18th July 2013 at 10.30am till Midday. Students will be given a brief tour of the TAC Building and the opportunity to ask our Legal Team questions regarding life at the TAC!

Please RSVP by Monday 15th of July by emailing Nicole Pace – nicole_pace@tac.vic.gov.au or by phone on (03) 5225 7697.

Events

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013

1. The Borat Problem in Negotiation

The Australian Centre for Justice Innovation (ACJI) proudly presents this Free Public lecture presented by Professor Russell Korobkin.

The ‘Borat Problem’ exists on the blurry border between contract and tort law. This lecture will explore the doctrinal indeterminacy and the underlying normative problem of bilateral
opportunism that has caused courts to respond in a variety of inconsistent and unsatisfying ways.

Date Wednesday, 24 July 2013
Time 5.30pm arrival for 6pm start
Venue Monash University Law Chambers, Level 1 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP Wednesday, 17 July 2013 acji@monash.edu
For further information see The Borat Problem in Negotiation

Postgraduate Notices

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013

1. Postgraduate Consultative Committee

The Postgraduate Consultative Committee will be meeting next week on Wednesday 10th July and would like to invite you to raise any student concerns or topics for discussion.

If you do have any potential agenda items, please contact one of the following student representatives:

Elected Student Representatives (JD)

Dr Aaron Sudholz

email: adsud1@student.monash.edu

and/or

Ms Janet Tan
email: jwtan18@student.monash.edu
Elected Student Representative (Graduate programs)

Ms Emma Turnbull
email: ejtur5@student.monash.edu

LSS Vice President – JD

Ms Irene Chen
email: jd@monashlss.com

The purpose of the committee is to serve as a liaison group, to foster exchange of views and information between students and staff on student concerns arising out of educational and administrative issues in relation to the postgraduate program and the provision of student services and facilities.

PS. This is not a call for any teaching and learning issues which are to be handled by Graduate Studies Sub-Committee.


2. Scholarship Opportunity

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global management consulting firm and a leading advisor on business strategy to major corporations, government bodies and not-for-profits.

Applications are now open for the prestigious 2013 BCG Scholarship. The successful applicant will receive $15,000 and mentoring from BCG. An application is opportunity not only to compete for the Scholarship but also to learn about what we do and, potentially, be eligible for a full-time position or an internship.

The recipient of the BCG Scholarship will demonstrate exceptional ability in the following areas – academic performance, leadership, critical thinking and be a great communicator. Past Scholarship recipients have come from a range of fields including law, commerce, arts, science and medicine.

Please visit the BCG Scholarship page to understand the eligibility criteria.

Scholarship applications close 12:00noon on Friday 9 August 2013.

Undergraduate Notices

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013

1. Exam Viewing

From Semester 1, 2013, undergraduate students will be able to apply to view both their completed exam script and their exam paper(s) at specified exam viewing sessions. This is a new process that will be trialled and evaluated. Please note that the exam viewing process has replaced the previous option of applying for a scanned, electronic copy of exam scripts.

It is essential that a completed application form is submitted by the due date – the form, and FAQs, can be found under the header ‘Undergraduate Forms’.

Conditions of the exam viewing:

  • You must present your valid student ID card to gain entry into the room and to be allowed to view your exam script.
  • You can only take to the exam viewing room, your note-paper, student ID card and any sample answers or examiner’s notes which have been provided by your lecturer/tutor.
  • Pens or pencils are not to be taken in. Coloured pens will be supplied for note-taking purposes.
  • You must not mark the exam paper or your completed script in any way.
  • Mobile phones are permitted if you wish to photograph your exam script for future reference

2. Law Student Services Office Closed

The Law Student Services office will be open on Wednesday 17 July 2013 from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm only due to Mid-Year enrolments.

.:End Student Gazette 3/7/13:.