The Monash Ally network is being formally launched at 12.30pm on Wednesday 27 August. Come along to a panel discussion ‘From labels to politics: Identifying as queer in the public sphere’ in the Isaac Brown Room, Building 55, Clayton.
For further information please visit the website
This is an opportunity for you to improve the student experience at Monash!
The Better Teaching, Better Learning team (out of the Office of the Vice-Provost (Learning and Teaching) (OVPLT)) is seeking to fund student ideas to improve the “student academic experience”. They are providing 20 bursaries of up to $2,000 each (maximum of 2 per Faculty) to students / teams of students.
Examples of projects that may be funded include:
The money may be used for such things as the purchase of training or services, travel, materials, and administrative support costs. As you can see, the scope is broad.
Each proposal is expected to provide evidence for how the project will bring added benefit beyond the current student academic experience. The focus is on nurturing bright ideas that might lead to the dissemination of value-adding programs across the University.
The deadline for applications is Friday 5 September 2014.
Full details, including the guidelines and application form, are available on the website
For assistance with conceptual development please contact:
Mr Lloyd England (Student Experience Manager)
Lloyd.England@monash.edu or Phone: 9905 3385
For drafting assistance (including budget development) please contact:
Mr Matt Randall (Manager Education Services)
Matt.Randall@monash.edu or Phone: 9905 8412
Connecting with Social Justice
Diversity and Inclusion Week provides an opportunity for Monash to engage staff, students and visitors and celebrate its commitment to social justice.
With the theme of Connecting with Social Justice, the program includes workshops, seminars, screenings and interactive activities.
Events are open to both staff and students.
For more information about events that are taking place on your campus and to register your attendance at the website
Diversity and Inclusion Week will run from Monday 25 until Friday 29 August, 2014
The Monash LSS together with the Faculty of Law is pleased to congratulate students Kate Mulvany, Mandy Milner and Jennifer Wong who respectively placed first, second and third in the Australian Law Student Association’s (ALSA) National Essay Competition 2014.
This competition was open to all Australian law students and the three winning essays will be published in the 2014 ALSA Academic Journal.
First place recipient, Kate Mulvaney who is a JD student, won the award for her research essay that she submitted for LAW7492 Health Law.
The Monash Law Students’ Society was able to send eight students to attend the Australian Law Students’ Association (ALSA) July Conference in Brisbane and compete in three competitions. Each year the ALSA Conference hosts national level finals of all domestic LSS/LSA competitions with Australian and New Zealand law schools each sending one team.
James Beavis, Rebecca Lew and Stephen Moore represented Monash in the King & Wood Mallesons Championship Moot, Elissa Young and Gisela Nip represented Monash in the Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot and Geerthana Narendren represented Monash in the Witness Examination Competition.
LSS President Tim Rankin and Director of Education Lynton Brooks also attended ALSA Council to discuss current issues for law students with their counterparts from other Australian, New Zealand and Asian Law schools. The ALSA Council is an invaluable tool in ensuring student societies share new initiatives for the betterment of all law students.
This September, you have an unprecedented opportunity to make change on a global scale.
As world leaders come together in Brisbane this year for the G20 summit, we’re hitting the road to ensure that they take action to end extreme poverty; and we want you to join us.
From Sunday 28 September to Saturday 4 October, join a thousand young people on the End Poverty Roadtrip. We’ll journey across the country to transform the way that Australians think about the issue. We’ll meet our leaders to ensure that they commit to upholding the standards of fairness and justice for the world’s poor.
Because now, more than ever, as the international spotlight falls on Australia, we need to ensure that our leaders have the conviction to create real change.
Sign up for the Roadtrip today, to make sure that our generation is the one to end extreme poverty.
While extreme poverty has been halved over the last twenty years, we know it’s been a tough few months. Australia’s aid budget has been axed, with $7.6 billion dollars slashed over the course of five years. Cut after cut, progress has been stifled.
But we have the power to transform this reality.
It starts with the Roadtrip and it starts with you.
Get on board today at oaktree.org/roadtrip.
The University conducts a SETU (Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units) survey for each of our Units each Semester and then produces a Unit Evaluation Statistical Report just search by the Unit Code e.g. LAW1234. The report shows how each Unit performed on the 5 key questions e.g. covering feedback, learning resources and overall satisfaction.
The report collates the written comments from students on these 2 questions:
This Report has been sent to each Chief Examiners to help them improve the Unit for the next time that it is offered.
Thank you for your participation in these SETU surveys – we really do appreciate your feedback as it helps us to keep on continually improving our Units.
There is an opportunity for students to attend the Vice-Chancellor’s Professorial Fellows Speaker Series which will take place from Wednesday 6 until Wednesday 27 August.
For further information and registration please see the website
JD students are reminded that they should only attend the unit stream to which they are allocated. Changing streams midway through the trimester without faculty approval, or attending classes in another stream, is not permitted. It is not fair on the lecturer as each lecturer is responsible for the learning and assessment of students allocated in his/her stream (with one-off circumstances notwithstanding, and requiring specific approval). Lecturers will only be provided assignments and examinations for his/her stream.
1. Faculty Managed Internship Opportunity
Herzog Fox & Neeman, Israel
Applications are now open and close Friday 12 September, 2014
Minimum of 4 weeks from mid January to mid February
Further information including Application process & Eligibility details
Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria
Queries: cathy.meredith@monash.edu or 9905 3311
2. Legal Research Associate Opportunity
The Family Court of Australia is inviting expressions of interest for full time Legal Associate roles.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 22 August, 2014.
For further information please see the flyer
3. The Aurora Native Title Internship Program Opportunity
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), Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs) 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.
For further information and application process please see the flyer
4. Traineeship Program Opportunity at CBP Lawyers
CBP Lawyers are taking applications for their Traineeship Program in Melbourne commencing in 2015.
For further information and application details please see the flyer
Please note that applications close Sunday 17 August, 2014
5. Volunteer for Western Sahara Conference
Deakin University’s Centre for Citizenship, Development and Human Rights is seeking a volunteer to help organise a conference on Western Sahara at the Deakin Edge at Federation Square in March 2015.
Please see the flyer for more information on the role and how to apply.
Presented by The Honourable Justice Stephen Gageler, The High Court of Australia
Stephen John Gageler was appointed to the High Court in October 2012. At the time of his appointment he was Solicitor-General of Australia. He is a graduate of the Australian National University and has post-graduate qualifications from Harvard University. He was admitted as a barrister of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1989 and was appointed Senior Counsel in 2000. Before his appointment as Solicitor-General in 2008, he practised as a barrister extensively throughout Australia, principally in constitutional law, administrative law and commercial law.
Patron
The Honourable Chief Justice Marilyn Warren AC, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria and Lieutenant Governor of Victoria
Event details
Date: Monday 15 September, 2014
Time: 1– 2 pm
Venue: Monash University, Clayton Campus, H1 / Menzies Building (Building 11)
Cost: Free
RSVP: Wednesday 10 September, 2014, law-marketing@monash.edu
(Unfortunately there is no reserved seating for this even.)
For further information please see the flyer
Burgess Sport and Entertainment Law are offering courses through their Agency Accreditation Scheme.
For further information please see the website or the flyer
The seminar will be a discussion regarding the issues facing both the courts and the profession with the increase in litigation funding and large class action proceedings.
Chair
Justice Michael Sifris, Supreme Court of Victoria
Presenters
Justice David Beach, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Victoria
Andrew Keogh SC, Victorian Bar
Ruth Overington, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills
Event details
Date: Wednesday 13 August, 2014
Time: 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Victoria
RSVP: Monday 11 August, 2014 (unless sold out prior) law-marketing@monash.edu or (03) 9905 2630
“4 Tips for Managing High Conflict People”
The Australian Centre for Justice Innovation (ACJI) presents a free Public lecture with international guest lecturer Bill Eddy
Date: Thursday 4 September, 2014
Time: 5.30 – 7.30pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: acji@monash.edu by Wednesday 27 August, 2014
For further information please see the flyer
Monash Law Ambassadors are proud to invite you to ‘Snap-Chats’ – a speed networking event designed to provide you with a greater understanding of the various career pathways available with your law degree.
Through the rotation of small groups, students will receive a snap shot of different practice areas while being exposed to the valuable knowledge and experiencee of Practitioners, Monash staff and Alumni.
Numbers are strictly limited to allow for more meaningful conversation and networking with representatives attending. Canapés and drinks will also be provided.
Date: Tuesday 19 August, 2014
Time: 6-8pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Cost: Free
Register now for this free event
The Australian Centre for Justice Innovation (ACJI) is proud to host the launch of Non-Adversarial Justice 2nd Edition, by Michael King, Arie Freiberg, Becky Batagol and Ross Hyams.
Date: Thursday 11 September, 2014
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street Melbourne.
RSVP: acji@monash.edu by Thursday 4 September.
For further information please see the flyer
The Monash Ally network is being formally launched at 12.30pm on Wednesday 27 August. Come along to a panel discussion ‘From labels to politics: Identifying as queer in the public sphere’ in the Isaac Brown Room, Building 55, Clayton.
For further information please visit the website
This is an opportunity for you to improve the student experience at Monash!
The Better Teaching, Better Learning team (out of the Office of the Vice-Provost (Learning and Teaching) (OVPLT)) is seeking to fund student ideas to improve the “student academic experience”. They are providing 20 bursaries of up to $2,000 each (maximum of 2 per Faculty) to students / teams of students.
Examples of projects that may be funded include:
The money may be used for such things as the purchase of training or services, travel, materials, and administrative support costs. As you can see, the scope is broad.
Each proposal is expected to provide evidence for how the project will bring added benefit beyond the current student academic experience. The focus is on nurturing bright ideas that might lead to the dissemination of value-adding programs across the University.
The deadline for applications is Friday 5 September 2014.
Full details, including the guidelines and application form, are available on the website
For assistance with conceptual development please contact:
Mr Lloyd England (Student Experience Manager)
Lloyd.England@monash.edu or Phone: 9905 3385
For drafting assistance (including budget development) please contact:
Mr Matt Randall (Manager Education Services)
Matt.Randall@monash.edu or Phone: 9905 8412
The Monash LSS together with the Faculty of Law is pleased to congratulate students Kate Mulvany, Mandy Milner and Jennifer Wong who respectively placed first, second and third in the Australian Law Student Association’s (ALSA) National Essay Competition 2014.
This competition was open to all Australian law students and the three winning essays will be published in the 2014 ALSA Academic Journal.
First place recipient, Kate Mulvaney who is a JD student, won the award for her research essay that she submitted for LAW7492 Health Law.
The Monash Law Students’ Society was able to send eight students to attend the Australian Law Students’ Association (ALSA) July Conference in Brisbane and compete in three competitions. Each year the ALSA Conference hosts national level finals of all domestic LSS/LSA competitions with Australian and New Zealand law schools each sending one team.
James Beavis, Rebecca Lew and Stephen Moore represented Monash in the King & Wood Mallesons Championship Moot, Elissa Young and Gisela Nip represented Monash in the Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot and Geerthana Narendren represented Monash in the Witness Examination Competition.
LSS President Tim Rankin and Director of Education Lynton Brooks also attended ALSA Council to discuss current issues for law students with their counterparts from other Australian, New Zealand and Asian Law schools. The ALSA Council is an invaluable tool in ensuring student societies share new initiatives for the betterment of all law students.
The University conducts a SETU (Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units) survey for each of our Units each Semester and then produces a Unit Evaluation Statistical Report just search by the Unit Code e.g. LAW1234. The report shows how each Unit performed on the 5 key questions e.g. covering feedback, learning resources and overall satisfaction.
The report collates the written comments from students on these 2 questions:
This Report has been sent to each Chief Examiners to help them improve the Unit for the next time that it is offered.
Thank you for your participation in these SETU surveys – we really do appreciate your feedback as it helps us to keep on continually improving our Units.
There is an opportunity for students to attend the Vice-Chancellor’s Professorial Fellows Speaker Series which will take place from Wednesday 6 until Wednesday 27 August.
For further information and registration please see the website
Herzog Fox & Neeman, Israel
Applications are now open and close Friday 12 September, 2014
Minimum of 4 weeks from mid January to mid February
Further information including Application process & Eligibility details
Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria
Queries: cathy.meredith@monash.edu or 9905 3311
Melbourne, CBD
Applications are open now and are accepted from LLB and JD students who are in their penultimate or final year and have achieved a minimum of 60% average across their law units.
The Intern would be required to participate in this program for 20 days either consecutively or spread out over a number of weeks. The dates will commence after Monday 18 August, 2014 and are to be negotiated between the intern and WorkCover Authority.
To Apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter to Cathy.Meredith@monash.edu by Monday 11 August, 2014.
For further information please see the flyer
The Family Court of Australia is inviting expressions of interest for full time Legal Associate roles.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 22 August, 2014.
For further information please see the flyer
Be involved in a Monash first…
Network with students, employers and university staff like never before
Student teams compete against each other in challenges to showcase their skills and win prizes.
For details on the first event; Battle of the Brains visit the website or the Facebook event page
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), Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs) 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.
For further information and application process please see the flyer
6. Traineeship Program Opportunity at CBP Lawyers
CBP Lawyers are taking applications for their Traineeship Program in Melbourne commencing in 2015.
For further information and application details please see the flyer
Please note that applications close Sunday 17 August, 2014
Deakin University’s Centre for Citizenship, Development and Human Rights is seeking a volunteer to help organise a conference on Western Sahara at the Deakin Edge at Federation Square in March 2015.
Please see the flyer for more information on the role and how to apply.
Burgess Sport and Entertainment Law are offering courses through their Agency Accreditation Scheme.
For further information please see the website or the flyer
A discussion regarding the issues facing both the courts and the profession with the increase in litigation funding and large class action proceedings.
Chair
Justice Michael Sifris, Supreme Court of Victoria
Presenters
Justice David Beach, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Victoria
Andrew Keogh SC, Victorian Bar
Ruth Overington, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills
Event details
Date: Wednesday 13 August, 2014
Time: 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Victoria
RSVP: Monday 11 August, 2014 (unless sold out prior) law-marketing@monash.edu or (03) 9905 2630
Monash University Diversity and Inclusion Week is running from Monday 25 until Friday 29 August. Check out the website for lots of great events for staff and students.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of Monash’s commitment to social justice.
The National Mediation Conference is the perfect opportunity for students to network with senior policy makers, managers, judges and leaders in the field of mediation, negotiation and dispute resolution.
Date: Tuesday 9 until Thursday 11 September, 2014
Venue: Grand Hyatt, Melbourne
Cost: Student online registration is $490
Registration includes:
Registration Closes on Wednesday 27 August, 2014
For more information please visit the website
Monash Law Ambassadors are proud to invite you to ‘Snap-Chats’ – a speed networking event designed to provide you with a greater understanding of the various career pathways available with your law degree.
Through the rotation of small groups, students will receive a snap shot of different practice areas while being exposed to the valuable knowledge and experiencee of Practitioners, Monash staff and Alumni.
Numbers are strictly limited to allow for more meaningful conversation and networking with representatives attending. Canapés and drinks will also be provided.
Date: Tuesday 19 August, 2014
Time: 6-8pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Cost: Free
Register now for this free event