Law Student Gazette

1. Jessup International Law Moot

Applications are now open for the Monash team for the Jessup International Law Moot in 2013-14. Students who are selected as part of the team may be eligible to be enrolled in a 6-point undergraduate unit – LAW 4218 – Jessup Moot Competition.

The Jessup International Law Moot is the largest and most prestigious international mooting competition in the world. More information about the Jessup can be found at jessup.whitecase.com or www.ilsa.org/jessup.

The Monash team will prepare for the competition over summer, with the National Rounds held in Canberra in February and the two best Australian teams competing in the international finals in Washington.

Applications close on Wednesday 28 August.

For more information and an application form, email Adam McBeth: adam.mcbeth@monash.edu.

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1. Costello Lecture: “Alienation – Alien Nation”

Speaker: Monash alumnus, Mr Julian Burnside AO QC (BEc 1972, LLB 1973)

Introduced by Rev Tim Costello AO (BJuris 1976, LLB 1978, Dip Ed 1979), CEO, World Vision Australia.

We are mostly a lucky country, but some among us are aliens. Aliens because we are isolated by bad luck, or by our background, or by our means of arriving here, or alienated because we cling to values not shared by the majority. Aliens in our society receive a special kind of mistreatment, in the hope that they will disappear

Mr Julian Burnside AO QC joined the Bar in 1976 and took silk in 1989. While specialising in commercial litigation, Mr Burnside has acted pro bono in many human rights cases, in particular concerning the treatment of refugees.

Date: Wednesday 18 September, 2013
Time: 6pm – 7.15pm
Venue: Monash Law School Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
RSVP: law-marketing@monash.edu or (03) 9905 2630
Cost: Free

Further information: www.law.monash.edu.au/about-us/events/index.html

1. Cancer Council Merchandise for Sale

The following merchandise is available from the Law Student Services counter, Clayton until 6 September 2013.
Pens, pins, bull dog clips and ‘Dougal’ the bear!
Your generosity helps the Cancer Council fund cancer research, prevention and support.

1. Disruptions to Library Services

The Library is upgrading its management system. There will be an impact on some services including loans, holds, renewals, reading lists and Search, between Saturday 17 August and Wednesday 4 September.

Holds
All holds will be cancelled automatically and you will be notified via email. No new holds can be placed before Wednesday 4 September.

Renewals
You may not be able to renew items during this period.

Fines
Fines will not be applied from Wednesday 28 August to Sunday 1 September.

Search
Holds, renewals and your e-shelf may be unavailable in Search. From 29 August, information about the availability of items in Search may be out of date.

SMS
Courtesy notices, overdue and hold notifications will be discontinued from 17 August. Monitor your loans to avoid fines via Search or my.monash portal.

Please contact the Law Library if you have any concerns or questions.

.:End Student Gazette 12/8/13:.

1. The Aurora Native Title Internship Program

The Aurora Native Title Internship Program places law, anthropology and other social science (archaeology, cultural heritage, environmental management,  human geography, history and sociology) students and graduates from Australian universities at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) and other organisations involved in policy development, social justice, human rights, all with an Indigenous focus.   The program introduces candidates to career opportunities in native title and Indigenous affairs more generally and at the same time provides assistance to under-resourced and over-worked organisations.

The application period for the summer 2013/14 round of internships is open from 9am AEDT Monday 29th July through 5pm AEDT Friday 23rd August 2013.

For further information and to submit an application visit here

2.Colin Biggers & Paisley Traineeship

Applications close on Sunday 18 August 2013
Interviews will commence from Monday 26 August 2013
Offers for traineeships will be made from Monday 23 September 2013

Further information can be found here

3. Faculty Managed Internship Opportunities

Friends of the Earth Middle East, Israel
Applications are now open and close Friday 23 August, 2013
From mid November to mid February (3 months)
Further information including Application process & Eligibility details  visit here

Skrine, Malaysia
Applications are now open and close Friday 23 August, 2013
Minimum of 4 weeks from mid November to mid February
Further information including Application process & Eligibility details visit here

Herzog Fox & Neeman, Israel
Applications are now open and close Friday 13 September, 2013
Minimum of 4 weeks from mid January to mid February
Further information including Application process & Eligibility details visit here

Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria here

Queries:  cathy.meredith@monash.edu or 9905 3311

4. NSW Law Reform Commission – Summer Internships 2013/14

The NSW Law Reform Commission operates a summer internship program for law students in their final year of study, or entering their final year of study in 2014. While this opportunity is unpaid, it does provide access to a range of professional development opportunities including working with our Commissioners. For further information visit the Law Reform Website

5. Student Exchange to China

Opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students –  exchange to China in 2014 with Government and University Support. Please attend the Monash Abroad info session on the 6th of August. (1-2pm, R4, Building 8, Clayton Campus).

Students will be able to select from a range of units taught in English. Exchange to China allows students to explore the culture and history of China and to enhance their employment prospects, with China one of Australia’s key trading partners and influential global economic power.

Every student receives:
· $2,500  Monash Abroad Travel Scholarship
· Monash University comprehensive travel Insurance coverage

Students may also be eligible for:
· $5,000 AsiaBound Scholarship
· $7,500 OS-HELP loan up to
· $1,000 OS-HELP loan for language preparation

Please see flyer for further information: China Exchange Program

1. Complementary Study – Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The Australian Friends of the Hebrew University is holding an Information evening to advise students about the Mishpatim-Seminar in Israeli & International Law) program offered in English at the Hebrew University in January 2014.

An information session is being held
Date: Wednesday 14 August
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: The Lamm Jewish Library of Australia, 304 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield
RSVP studynsw@austfhu.org.au  or (02) 9389 2825

Monash Law undergraduate students receive credit for undertaking these units as Complementary Study.  Monash application process information can be found here

Further information about the program can be found here

1. The International Women, Peace and Security Agenda: Australian Leadership, Australian Research

Castan Centre for Human Rights Law and Women Peace and Security Academic Collective, proudly presents:

Mr Noel Campbell, Assistant Secretary, International Organisations Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Dr Sharon Pickering, Professor of Criminology and Australian Research Council Future Fellow on Border Policing, Monash University
Dr Ronli Sifris, Monash University Law School Lecturer and Castan Centre for Human Rights Law Associate
Dr Lesley Pruitt, McKenzie Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Melbourne

Date: Thursday, 15 August 2013
Time: 5pm for 5.30pm start
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Tuesday, 13 August 2013, castan.centre@monash.edu, 03 9905 3327
Refreshments provided. Please note, places are limited.
Cost free
Full details can be found here

Public forum – All welcome

1. Cancer Council Merchandise for Sale

The following merchandise is available from the Law Student Services counter, Clayton until 6 September 2013.
Pens, pins, bull dog clips and ‘Dougal’ the bear!
Your generosity helps the Cancer Council fund cancer research, prevention and support.

2. Information on Volunteering at Monash Oakleigh Legal Service and FLAP

Are you interested in learning more about volunteering at Monash-Oakleigh Legal Service (MOLS) or the Family Law Assistance Program (FLAP)? We will be hosting a stall at the Careers and Volunteering Festival on 8 August 2013 in the Main Dining Room in Campus Centre from 11:00am-1:30pm.

Come along and chat to current volunteers about their experiences and find out more about volunteer positions and availability.

For more information please e-mail Cara at mols-volunteer@monash.edu

3. Law Faculty Bible Study

What: read and discuss the Bible in a friendly, open environment.
Who: any student in the law faculty – whether you are just curious about Christianity, a committed Christian, or somewhere in between, we’d love to meet you!
When: 1-2 pm on Mondays or 2-3 pm on Wednesdays, starting in the second week of semester.
Where: one of the discussion rooms in the law library – specific location to be advised on a weekly basis through our Facebook group.

For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/241515139301007/

4. New Publication – So you want to be a Lawyer?

Is the first comprehensive Australian guide written for people who are contemplating enrolling in a law degree, whether as an undergraduate or as a postgraduate – as well as for those who are already enrolled but wondering where their law degree may lead them. Further information can be found  SYWTB_lawyer

5. S2 SETU surveys

6. Social Media Policy – The University has released a Social Media Policy

1. Allocate+ for Trimester 3

Allocate+ for Trimester 3 2013 JD core units will be opened at 12pm on 29 July 2013. Due to the set size of each class, once a stream is full there are no more places available.

Students are required to complete the self-allocation by 16 August 2013. Students who require changing stream must apply in writing to the Faculty by submitting the Changing seminar streams or tutorial group application form along with the supporting documentation by Monday 19 August 2013.

Late applications or applications without supporting documentation will not be accepted.