Undergraduate Notices
1. Exciting Law Electives for Semester 2, 2015
LAW4161 Introduction to European Union Law
Introduction to EU Law gives students an overview of the law of the European Union, the most successful supranational legal order in the world. With 28 Member States, the EU’s legal order touches on almost all areas of national competence, from competition to consumer protection, social policy and the environment.
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The unit is very different from the majority of law subjects offered at Monash, providing an opportunity to study a legal subject not focused on Australia.
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The unit is suitable for students hoping to expand their knowledge of transnational and international systems of law in order to enhance their career opportunities and to work at international institutions.
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It is also useful for students who are simply keen on making use of the legal rights associated with a passport of an EU Member State, for the purposes of extended European travel!
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The unit offers an international and comparative perspective on a unique transnational legal system and insights into an exciting and rapidly developing discipline.
For more details, please click here
LAW4242 Introduction to Transitional Justice
This is an exciting, interdisciplinary unit that will be run in Sem 2, 2015. It is a cross between international criminal law, international human rights and international relations.
It will analyse the way that societies, ranging from Rwanda to South Africa to East Timor, recover from a legacy of human rights abuse. Discussion will include a consideration of prosecutions, truth commissions, reparations programs as well as mechanisms of institutional reform and their relevance to various case studies.
For more details, please click here
2. Jessup Moot Ad 2016
The Jessup International Law Moot is the largest and most prestigious international mooting competition in the world.
Visit the website for more information.
Each year, Monash University sends a team to compete in the national rounds of the Jessup Moot in Canberra in February. The top two teams from these national rounds then progress to the international finals in Washington DC in March.
The competition will be held at Australia National University (ANU), Canberra, during the first week of February 2016. Students who are selected as part of the team may be eligible to be enrolled in a 6-point undergraduate unit – LAW 4806 – Jessup Moot Competition.
The faculty is currently running another international mooting competition – the Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. Students cannot participate in both moots in the same year, but you are welcome to apply for both.
Deadline for applications is Friday 31 July, 5:00 pm.
Download the applications here
For further information download the flyer
3. Vis Moot Ad 2015-16
Annual Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot
Formal applications for students interested in the Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot for 2015/16 held in Hong Kong and Vienna next March and April are now open.
Participation can count for your degree as a 6 point subject. The subject is an intensive and practical introduction to problem based learning and legal analysis in a small group environment. It develops strategic thinking and provides experience in a simulated international commercial arbitration. It is not just for those interested in commercial law. Law firms recognize and highly value the skills provided by the Vis moot.
You may apply for both Jessup moot and Vis moots, but be sure to indicate this when applying.
Deadline is Wednesday 17 July 2015, 6:00pm
Download the application form
Look up Facebook Monash Vis Moot Queries Forum which is now available so that you can browse past discussions or ask any questions.
For further queries contact Lisa Spagnolo – lisa.spagnolo@monash.edu
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