Law Student Gazette

1. Aurora Internship Program – Winter 2015

The Aurora Internship Program introduces law students and graduates (including mature aged) to career opportunities in native title, policy development, research and social justice, all with an Indigenous focus.

Applications for the winter 2015 round of internships will be accepted online via our website between 9am AEST Monday 2nd March through to 5pm AEST Friday 27th March 2015.

For more information

• Download the Aurora Internship Winter 2015 round – Legal flyer
• Visit: http://www.auroraproject.com.au/aurorainternshipprogram

Careers (Postgraduate)

2. Foreign Law Clerks, Constitutional Court of South Africa

The Justices of the Constitutional Court of South Africa are pleased to invite applications from outstanding recent law graduates and young lawyers interested in serving as foreign law clerks. Candidates may be appointed to start as soon as 1 April 2015.

Applications for the first round of 2015 hiring will be accepted from 1 February to 31 March 2015. Applicants should propose start dates that would begin prior to December 2016.

For more information

• Download CCSA Invitation for Applications flyer
• Visit: www.constitutionalcourt.org.za
• Contact Mr Sello via email sello@concourt.org.za or telephone (+27 11 359 7427).

1. Victorian Association of Dispute Resolution, CPD Event, Geoff Browne: Overview of the ADR jurisdiction of the Small Business Commissioner

Date: Tuesday 10 March, 2015
Time: 5.45pm for 6.15pm start
Location: Coopers Inn (2nd floor), cnr Exhibition and Little Lonsdale Streets
Cost: Free to current VADR members, $20 for non-members. Finger food is provided. Drinks are available at the bar.

You are invited to a VADR CPD presentation where the Small Business Commissioner, Geoff Browne, will speak about the ADR jurisdiction of his Office.

Topics covered will include activity levels and outcomes, the impact of recent changes to legislation, and the policy commitments of the new Victorian Government.  Geoff will also discuss the approach used for mediator appointment and comment on mediation styles as well as the Mediation Agreement used for all mediations conducted through his Office, and issues that have emerged. Some case studies of mediation outcomes and issues arising will also be presented.

RSVP: By Thursday 5 March by emailing admin@vadr.asn or president@vadr.asn.au

For more information download the event flyer

1. 2015 Law Malaysia Program – Applications now open!

Monash University Malaysia, located near Kuala Lumpur

• 29 June – 21 August
• Full semester of law studies
• Generous travel grants and bursaries available
• Small classes, with students from partner universities, including Germany, Malaysia, Canada and Paris
• Taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities

Further information

Visit: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/study-opportunities/overseas-study/malaysia/index.html

Application process including application form: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/study-opportunities/overseas-study/malaysia/application-process-malaysia-prog.html

2. The 6^th University Scholars Leadership Symposium, August 1-7, 2015, Hong Kong

Humanitarian Affairs UK is looking for seven promising student leaders from Monash University with a drive to learn and an open mind to attend the 6^th University Scholars Leadership (USL) Symposium.

The USL Symposium focuses on personal development, self-confidence and leadership skills. The weeklong conference includes international world class speakers, an opportunity for personal and professional growth and a platform for delegates to network with other inspirational youth from over 45 countries.

For more information

• Visit http://www.universityscholars.org.uk/
• Contact:  sacha.king@humanitarianaffairs.org

3. Overseas Human Rights Internship Opportunities for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students

2015 Palestine Works Law Fellowship ( May – August 2015)

Palestine Works is a new US-based non-profit founded by diaspora Palestinians to promote Palestinian human development.

The Law Fellowship empowers law students and recent law graduates to protect human rights and promote development among Palestinians in occupied Palestine and Israel. The 23 Law Fellows in our 2014 class volunteered over 9,000 hours of legal support to our partner organizations and the Palestinian communities they serve.

For further information including application process visit the Palestine Works Law Fellowship webpage.

Contact Raffaele Piccolo, Program Director, Australia
raffaele@palestineworks.org

Note: As an institution of higher learning, Monash Faculty of Law cannot take responsibility for placement that is advertised in our Student Gazette.  We only provide the information as a convenience to students.

1. Applications now open for JD Professional Practice Unit LAW 5050

Due to popular demand we will be offering two clinics commencing on 7 May 2015 at the Monash-Oakleigh Legal Service for JD students.

Interested JD students can apply now for the Professional Practice Unit LAW5050 (JD elective).

This unit provides students with the opportunity to obtain hands-on practical experience through the Monash Oakleigh Legal Service located at 60 Beddoe Avenue, Clayton (right next to the Clayton campus).

Developed more than 30 years ago, the Monash Law clinical legal education program for students was the first of its kind in Australia.

Under expert supervision, students are provided with the opportunity to work in a busy community legal service under professional supervision. Students work with real clients and cases, learning vital skills relating to the practice of law while providing an important service to the community.

For more information about the application process and dates visit the Clinical Legal Education website.

2. New postgraduate units in 2015

• LAW5449 Advanced administrative law is offered in Semester 2
• LAW5440 Advanced commercial mediation and negotiation advocacy C is offered in Term 4

For more information

http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-unit-information/timetables/postgraduate/index.html

End Student Gazette 2/03/15

1. Aurora Internship Program – Winter 2015

The Aurora Internship Program introduces law students and graduates (including mature aged) to career opportunities in native title, policy development, research and social justice, all with an Indigenous focus.

Applications for the winter 2015 round of internships will be accepted online via our website between 9am AEST Monday 2nd March through to 5pm AEST Friday 27th March 2015.

For more information

• Download the Aurora Internship Winter 2015 round – Legal flyer
• Visit: http://www.auroraproject.com.au/aurorainternshipprogram

Careers (Postgraduate)

2. Foreign Law Clerks, Constitutional Court of South Africa

The Justices of the Constitutional Court of South Africa are pleased to invite applications from outstanding recent law graduates and young lawyers interested in serving as foreign law clerks. Candidates may be appointed to start as soon as 1 April 2015.

Applications for the first round of 2015 hiring will be accepted from 1 February to 31 March 2015. Applicants should propose start dates that would begin prior to December 2016.

For more information

• Download CCSA Invitation for Applications flyer
• Visit: www.constitutionalcourt.org.za
• Contact Mr Sello via email sello@concourt.org.za or telephone (+27 11 359 7427).

1. Victorian Association of Dispute Resolution, CPD Event, Geoff Browne: Overview of the ADR jurisdiction of the Small Business Commissioner

Date: Tuesday 10 March, 2015
Time: 5.45pm for 6.15pm start
Location: Coopers Inn (2nd floor), cnr Exhibition and Little Lonsdale Streets
Cost: Free to current VADR members, $20 for non-members. Finger food is provided. Drinks are available at the bar.

You are invited to a VADR CPD presentation where the Small Business Commissioner, Geoff Browne, will speak about the ADR jurisdiction of his Office.

Topics covered will include activity levels and outcomes, the impact of recent changes to legislation, and the policy commitments of the new Victorian Government.  Geoff will also discuss the approach used for mediator appointment and comment on mediation styles as well as the Mediation Agreement used for all mediations conducted through his Office, and issues that have emerged. Some case studies of mediation outcomes and issues arising will also be presented.

RSVP: By Thursday 5 March by emailing admin@vadr.asn or president@vadr.asn.au

For more information download the event flyer

1. The 6^th University Scholars Leadership Symposium, August 1-7, 2015, Hong Kong

Humanitarian Affairs UK is looking for seven promising student leaders from Monash University with a drive to learn and an open mind to attend the 6^th University Scholars Leadership (USL) Symposium.

The USL Symposium focuses on personal development, self-confidence and leadership skills. The weeklong conference includes international world class speakers, an opportunity for personal and professional growth and a platform for delegates to network with other inspirational youth from over 45 countries.

For more information

• Visit http://www.universityscholars.org.uk/
• Contact:  sacha.king@humanitarianaffairs.org

2. Overseas Human Rights Internship Opportunities for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students

2015 Palestine Works Law Fellowship ( May – August 2015)

Palestine Works is a new US-based non-profit founded by diaspora Palestinians to promote Palestinian human development.

The Law Fellowship empowers law students and recent law graduates to protect human rights and promote development among Palestinians in occupied Palestine and Israel. The 23 Law Fellows in our 2014 class volunteered over 9,000 hours of legal support to our partner organizations and the Palestinian communities they serve.

For further information including application process visit the Palestine Works Law Fellowship webpage.

Contact Raffaele Piccolo, Program Director, Australia
raffaele@palestineworks.org

Note: As an institution of higher learning, Monash Faculty of Law cannot take responsibility for placement that is advertised in our Student Gazette.  We only provide the information as a convenience to students.

1. Applications now open for JD Professional Practice Unit LAW 5050

Due to popular demand we will be offering two clinics commencing on 7 May 2015 at the Monash-Oakleigh Legal Service for JD students.

Interested JD students can apply now for the Professional Practice Unit LAW5050 (JD elective).

This unit provides students with the opportunity to obtain hands-on practical experience through the Monash Oakleigh Legal Service located at 60 Beddoe Avenue, Clayton (right next to the Clayton campus).

Developed more than 30 years ago, the Monash Law clinical legal education program for students was the first of its kind in Australia.

Under expert supervision, students are provided with the opportunity to work in a busy community legal service under professional supervision. Students work with real clients and cases, learning vital skills relating to the practice of law while providing an important service to the community.

For more information about the application process and dates visit the Clinical Legal Education website.

2. JD Trimester 1 discontinuation dates

The JD Trimester 1 discontinuation dates for withdrawn early are as follows:

• LAW5000 Australian legal reasoning and methods – 9 February 2015
• LAW5001 Principles of criminal law and procedure – 12 February 2015

All other JD Core units – 2 February 2015

For more details visit http://law.monash.edu.au/current-students/postgraduate/pg-disc-dates.html

Academic and financial penalties will apply for units discontinued after these dates.

3. New postgraduate units in 2015

• LAW5449 Advanced administrative law is offered in Semester 2
• LAW5440 Advanced commercial mediation and negotiation advocacy C is offered in Term 4

For more information

http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-unit-information/timetables/postgraduate/index.html

End Student Gazette 23/02/15

1. Seminar: Australia – A vital commercial hub in the Asia Pacific region

Date: Wednesday 25 February 2015
Time: 6.00-7.00pm
Location: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Cost: Free
RSVP: By 20 February 2015 (unless sold old prior) emailing clars@monash.edu

The inaugural seminar involving the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Court of Victoria, Centre for Commercial Law and Regulatory Studies, Monash Law Faculty, Victorian Bar, CommBar, Law Institute of Victoria and Judicial College of Victoria.

This seminar will look at the importance of Australia as a major legal centre for commercial disputes in the Asia Pacific region and the challenges for Australian commercial courts and arbitral institutions in a regional justice system.

For more information

• Visit the event page
• Download the event flyer.

1. The 6^th University Scholars Leadership Symposium, August 1-7, 2015, Hong Kong

Humanitarian Affairs UK is looking for seven promising student leaders from Monash University with a drive to learn and an open mind to attend the 6^th University Scholars Leadership (USL) Symposium.

The USL Symposium focuses on personal development, self-confidence and leadership skills. The weeklong conference includes international world class speakers, an opportunity for personal and professional growth and a platform for delegates to network with other inspirational youth from over 45 countries.

For more information

• Visit http://www.universityscholars.org.uk/
• Contact:  sacha.king@humanitarianaffairs.org

2. Overseas Human Rights Internship Opportunities for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students

2015 Palestine Works Law Fellowship ( May – August 2015)

Palestine Works is a new US-based non-profit founded by diaspora Palestinians to promote Palestinian human development.

The Law Fellowship empowers law students and recent law graduates to protect human rights and promote development among Palestinians in occupied Palestine and Israel. The 23 Law Fellows in our 2014 class volunteered over 9,000 hours of legal support to our partner organizations and the Palestinian communities they serve.

For further information including application process visit the Palestine Works Law Fellowship webpage.

Contact Raffaele Piccolo, Program Director, Australia
raffaele@palestineworks.org

Note: As an institution of higher learning, Monash Faculty of Law cannot take responsibility for placement that is advertised in our Student Gazette.  We only provide the information as a convenience to students.

3. Summer Semester Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units (SETU)  survey dates

Please note the following dates for the SETU surveys over the Summer Semester – your teachers should remind you to complete the online SETU surveys before the closing date  and hopefully  give you some time in class to do this – it won’t take more than 10 minutes or so.

The University will send reminders to  you to complete the SETU surveys until you have completed the surveys for ALL the Units in which  you  are enrolled.

• T3-58 Units- already been evaluated as part of the S2 SETU survey – this affects some  LLM, JD and 3 Prof Prac Units
• T4-57 Units – already been  evaluated as part of the S2 SETU survey –this affects some  LLM Units
• Summer A Units – SETU survey opens on 22 Jan and closes on 19 Feb – this affects 4 x LLB Units
• Summer SS S1-01 – SETU survey opens on 22 Jan and closes on 19 Feb –this affects  3 x LLB Prof Prac Units
• SETU survey opens on 22nd Dec  and closes on 15 Jan   –this affects 4 x LLM  Units
• Summer B Units – SETU survey opens on 22 Jan and closes on 5  Feb – this affects 8 LLB Units
• T1-57 – SETU survey opens on 22nd Jan and closes on 19 Feb   –this affects 4 x LLM  Units.