Events
1. 16th National Family Law Conference 2014
This year’s National Family Law conference will take place from Tuesday 7 until Friday 10 October at the Hilton Sydney and has a truly eclectic program which is sure to be not only interesting for students, but also educational and beneficial for studies and resumes.
There are currently 800 registered delegates and this number is increasing
every day. The conference will be using an app instead of a printed program, and the app is available on the app store now for download. To look at the conference program and speakers who will be presenting this year, type in FL14 into the app store on either your Apple or Android device and download.
There is a heavily discounted student rate of $250 for the day and many social functions on offer. In particular, the New and Young Lawyer’s Evening at Paddington’s Bowls Club, Thursday 9 October. This event costs $40 and will provide students with the opportunity to interact and network with recent graduates, gain a real understanding of what to expect post studies and receive advice and tips on how to achieve their goals.
Please visit the website for further details.
2. Beating the Law Blues
Being a law student at university presents its own unique challenges and hardships. One of the most damaging of these can be challenges to your emotional health – particularly depression and other mental illnesses and conditions. Among all the pressures of performing academically and finding a professional future, the compromise of psychological health is perhaps inevitable. The Law Ambassadors present “Beating the Law Blues” a social event designed to raise awareness of the particular issues that law students face regarding their psychological well-being. The charity that we are supporting is the Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation, an organisation that focuses on the mental health of the legal community. The central focus will be an intimate musical concert with provided refreshments and snacks such as fairy floss, hot dogs and other goodies. Invite your friends and enjoy yourself as we remind ourselves of the importance of being healthy and thinking positively.
Event details:
Date: Tuesday 23 September, 2014
Time: 12:30– 2 pm
Venue: Monash University, Clayton Campus, SoundShell & Lemon Scented Lawn
Cost: Free. However, donations for the Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation will be appreciated.
Please visit the event page for further information
3. Castan Centre Dinner 2014
The Castan Centre for Human Rights law invites you to our Biennial Human Rights gala dinner. The dinner is a fundraiser for the Castan Centre’s many policy, public education and student programs. We hope you can join us for our celebratory evening at Albert Park.
Date: Thursday 23 October, 2014
Time: 7–11 pm
Venue: Carousel, 22 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park Lake, 3205
Dress code: Lounge suit
Our MC for the evening will be Melbourne Comedian Claire Hooper
Keynote Speaker
Jon Stanhope, Administrator of Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (2012 -2014), Chief Minister of the ACT (2001 – 2011)
Since 2012 Mr Stanhope has been responsible for both the Cocos (Keeling) islands and Christmas Island, the site of many asylum seeker arrivals and a large detention centre
In 2004, during his time as Chief Minister of the ACT, Jon Stanhope introduced a Human Rights Act, which was the first legislation of its kind on human rights in Australia.
For more information on the event please see the website
For further information please see the website
4. MUNash 2014
Are you interested in international affairs, public speaking, and negotiating? Looking for something fun to do in your mid-semester break? Then you should participate in MUNash: Monash University Model United Nations Conference.
MUNash will run from Monday 29 September until Wednesday 1 October (during the mid-semester break) at the Caulfield campus, and is organised by the Monash International Affairs Society and Orion College.
A Model United Nations is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and other multilateral bodies. In a Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate current issues on the organisation’s agenda. While playing their roles as ambassadors, student “delegates” make speeches, prepare draft resolutions, negotiate with allies and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the Model UN rules of procedure – all in the interest of mobilising international cooperation to resolve problems that affect countries all over the world.
This year, there are five different committees available.
Committees which are open to all participants (no experience or special knowledge required):
- Second General Assembly (economic and financial)
- Sixth General Assembly (legal)
- Human Rights Council
Committees which are only open to participants with special experience:
- Security Council (MUN experience required)
- International Criminal Court (MUN or mooting experience required)
Register now to participate:
Your ticket includes participation in the conference, entry into the night time events, and morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on all three days. You will have ample opportunity to mingle and network with delegates from all committees.
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email within a few days from the Director of Delegate Affairs with further details.
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5. National Law Honours Student Conference
The National Law Honours Student Conference provides graduating LLB and JD students and recent graduates with the opportunity to present their law honours research, senior research thesis or comparable major research project in an academic setting. Session chairs in the students’ research field will offer constructive feedback and advice, including possible publication. There is a prize for best presentation, attendance is free and lunch and drinks are provided. A keynote address will be provided by Ass Prof Katherine Biber, of UTS Law Faculty, and the Hon Kevin Lindgren AM QC, former Federal Court Judge, will be the distinguished chair of prize-giving. Attendance is by invitation only upon submission of the paper abstract.
Students should visit the website for instructions on submitting abstracts.
The deadline for submission of abstracts is Friday 10 October, 2014.
6. The Australian Friends of the Hebrew University “Mishpatim” Seminar
The Australian Friends of the Hebrew University are hosting a seminar about their “Mishpatim” program which provides insight for students into Israel’s Law system in the democratic state.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday 17 September
Time: 8pm
Venue: Beth Weizmann Community Centre, 306 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield
Further information available in the flyer
7. The Monash JD LSS Mooting Grand Final, 2014
The JD Moot Competition is the most prestigious mooting competition offered by the Monash JD Law Students’ Society.
The LSS invites all current JDs, undergraduate law students and Monash faculty to come and watch what will be a fantastic display of advocacy skills from your peers and students.
The Monash JD Law Students’ Society is excited to welcome:
- Justice Hayne, of the High Court of Australia
- Chief Magistrate Lauristen, of the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court
- Chief Judge Michael Rozenes, of the County Court of Victoria
Date: Wednesday 17 September
Time: 6pm for a 6.30pm start
Venue: Federal Circuit Court of Australia
Dress: Smart Casual
For further information please see the flyer.
8. VADR CPD Event
Staff are cordially invited to a combined VADR/AFMA CPD Event entitled:
“Child Sexual Behaviours: How to Assess and Understand”
Presented by:
Pauline Ryan, Senior Clinician and Family Therapist at the Gatehouse Centre for the Assessment and Treatment of Child Abuse at the Royal Children’s Hospital
Date: Monday 29 September
Time: 5.30 for a 6.00 pm start
Venue: Coopers Inn (2nd floor), corner of Exhibition and Little Lonsdale Streets
Cost: Free to current VADR or AFMA members, $20 for non-members. Finger food is provided. Drinks are available at the bar.
If you would like to attend, please email admin@vadr.asn or president@vadr.asn.au. Please feel free to pass on details of the event to anyone you feel may be interested.
For further please see the flyer