Law Student Gazette

1. International Court of Justice – Law Clerks

The International Court of Justice wishes to appoint multiple Law Clerks (Associate Legal Officers) who will provide research and other legal assistance to Judges of the Court.

Applications close at midnight Central European Time (CET) on 15 November 2013. Please note that applications received after the deadline date will not be accepted.

For more information, please visit the following International Court of Justice website.

2. UniBreak international volunteer placements

Cambodia – Siem Reap

Our placement in Siem Reap, Cambodia provides students with the opportunity to work at a Military Handicap Development centre – an isolated community set up to house injured soldiers and their families. Students will have the opportunity to work at MHDC primary school teaching English, basic health education and sport. Students will live together in a family run guesthouse in the centre of Siem Reap.

India – Goa

With the opportunity to immerse themselves in an incredible culture, students will be based in the coastal town of Goa in South West India. Students will live with a team of international volunteers in a purpose built camp. Students will be able to teach English alongside local teachers in small fishing village schools, Government Primary schools and women’s empowerment classes.

A placement such as this will add value to student’s resume and increase their knowledge of increase their knowledge of global issues through practical experience working with small communities on a local scale.

Places are limited and applications are now open for placements departing June/July 2014. Students can apply online here: http://bit.ly/unibreak-apply-now

India fact sheet – http://bit.ly/UniBreak-India-Goa-Factsheet

Cambodia fact sheet – http://bit.ly/UniBreak-Cambodia-Factsheet

Please note, there are also limited spots left for our summer 2013 departures for Ghana, Zambia, India and Nepal.

4. Congratulations to Miss Jacqueline Siebel

The Faculty would like to take this opportunity and congratulate Miss Jacqueline Siebel, who was awarded third place in the 2013 Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) Leading Quill Scholarship Competition.

Well done Jacqueline, a wonderful achievement!

1. 2014 Undergraduate Law Electives

1. Graduate Positions

Maloney Anderson is a progressive legal practice servicing North West Victoria and Western New South Wales.

We provide a diverse range of legal services to an extensive client base. Our firm currently comprises three principals, six solicitors and 19 staff members.

Maloney Anderson is looking for graduates interested in pursuing a career in:

• Family law; or

• Personal Injuries Law

Those expressing their interest should be prepared to move to regional Victoria, should be well-organised, highly motivated and wish to have a broader exposure to either of these areas of law. Excellent career growth and prospects await you.

Please address all enquiries, large or small by 15 November 2013 to:

Lauren Droffelaar:

lauren@droffelaar.com.au

0419 514 647

2. Elevate Education

Elevate Education is an award winning seminar and training company that presents seminars to 600schools and 75,000 students around Australia annually. Elevate is currently seeking university undergraduate students who have recently faced and aced their final years of high school, to conduct study based seminars to class sized groups of high school students in Melbourne.

Presenters are paid $70 for a 1-hour presentation and $100 for a 2-hour presentation. Presentations are flexible to fit around your university timetable. Candidates must have:

• Strong academic performance at high school
• Experience in public speaking or performance
• Love working with young people
• Outgoing and charismatic personalities
• Access to a car

If you fit this description then please apply online at www.elevateeducation.com/jobs

1. Courageous Conversations about Race

We have the great fortune to have Mr Glenn Singleton visiting Australia from the USA. Glenn is a leading expert in racial awareness and co-author of the Courageous Conversations about Race (CCAR) Program which has been specifically adapted for the Australian Higher Education setting.

The Equity & Diversity Centre will be facilitating a CCAR program in 2014 in support of the Monash Anti-Racism Campaign pledge in partnership with the Australian Human Rights Commission recently announced by the Vice-Chancellor.

CCAR provides an opportunity for participants to explore race from multiple perspectives, develop language and confidence to engage in complex, challenging and meaningful conversations about race. In the program stereotyping and prejudice are explored through national and international perspectives and personal narratives about racial identity, power and privilege and their impacts on individuals lived experiences.

RSVP is essential as there are limited places. Please circulate this invitation among your work group/network – this event is open to all staff and students.

Mr Glenn E. Singleton presents Courageous Conversations about Race

2. Castan Centre Annual Lecture

2013 The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law / King & Wood Mallesons Annual Lecture

Professor Gillian Triggs, President of the Australian Human Rights Commission

Date: Friday 22 November 2013
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Venue: Telstra Theatrette, 242 Conference Centre, Level 1, 242 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
RSVP: castan.centre@monash.edu or telephone 03 9905 3327
Full details: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/events/2013/gillian-triggs.html

Public lecture – All welcome

The 2013 Castan Centre / King & Wood Mallesons Annual Lecture is to be presented by the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Professor Gillian Triggs. This year’s lecture is focussing on the increasingly important issue of business and human rights.

1. International Court of Justice – Law Clerks

The International Court of Justice wishes to appoint multiple Law Clerks (Associate Legal Officers) who will provide research and other legal assistance to Judges of the Court.

Applications close at midnight Central European Time (CET) on 15 November 2013. Please note that applications received after the deadline date will not be accepted.

For more information, please visit the following International Court of Justice website.

2. SETU

The Student Evaluations of Teaching & Units (SETU) surveys are open for

• S2-01 UG Units – survey closes on 3 Nov

* T3-38 JD Units- survey closes on 21 Nov

* T4-57 LLM Units – survey closes on 17 Nov.

The University will email you each week at your Monash email address to remind you to complete the SETU survey and they will do this until the survey closes or you complete it. SETU is an online survey of students each Semester that provides our staff with helpful information which they then can use to make informed decisions about continually improving the quality of their Units. Please note that Units in different teaching periods will get surveyed online at different times. We do value your feedback about our Units and we would really like to hear about what you think we are doing well and what still needs improving in each of our Units. We would really appreciate it please if you could complete a SETU survey for each Unit in which you are enrolled. Thank you very much for your assistance with this important quality process.

1. Clerkship Masterclasses

Clerkship Masterclasses have been organised on Thursday 21st November at the Law Chambers. There are two sessions available from 10.00 – 3.30 or 12.15 – 5.30.

Please note you must be about to undertake a Clerkship or Traineeship to attend. If you are interested please email Caroline.Knaggs@monash.edu advising the details of your Clerkship or Traineeship and your session preference. There are limited places available.

These Masterclass workshops are designed to build essential skills for your Clerkship. Presented by senior partners from Law Firms and expert staff from the Law Library, these workshops are designed to deliver essential, practical skills relating to research, writing, preparing memos and contract negotiation. If possible please ensure that you bring a laptop with you.

Law Firms use Clerkships to identify students to take into their Traineeship programs. Make yours the best Clerkship ever!

Session A 10.00 – 3.30 OR Session B 12.15 – 5.30

Lunch will be provided.

1. Allocate+ for Trimester 1 2014 (Current students)

Allocate+ for Trimester 1 2014 JD core units will be opened at 12pm on 9 December 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 31 December 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 Friday 3 January 2014. The form can be downloaded from Faculty website: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/resources/forms/index.html

2. Professional Practice (JD) Applications Open

Application for LAW7423 Professional Practice (JD) – Trimester 1 2014 intake is now open.

Students who completed at least 12 core units, and wish to participate in this clinical unit can submit your application by 10 Jan 2014. Successful applicants will be notified via email by 15 Jan 2014.

Detailed information about the unit and how to apply can be accessed online: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/about-us/legal/cle/juris-doctor-units.html

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