General Notices
1. Castan Centre Global Internships Applications Open
The Castan Centre Global Internship program sends a small group of outstanding Monash Law students each year to some of the world’s leading human rights bodies.
Interns will receive funding of between $7,300 and $11,300 from the Castan Centre Global Internship Fund to cover living and travel costs during their internship.
The program offers placements for Monash Law students at:
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Center for Constitutional Rights, New York City
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International Women’s Rights Action Watch – Asia Pacific, Kuala Lumpur and Geneva
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Human Rights First, New York City
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International Service for Human Rights, Geneva
2016 Program Key Dates:
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Applications close – Monday 3 August, 2015
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All applicants informed of whether they have an interview – Thursday 6 August, 2015
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Interviews – Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 August, 2015
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All interviewees informed of final outcome – Monday 31 August, 2015
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Cross-cultural training – Friday 11 September, 2015
Further details of selection criteria and the application process are available on the Castan Centre website
2. Faculty Managed Internship – Friends of the Earth Middle East (FoEME)
Applications are now open and close Friday 7 August, 2015. Three month internship from November to February.
Further information including Application process and eligibility criteria
Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria
Queries:
1. Login to ask.monash
2. Select the Ask a Question tab
3. Choose Student Administration from the Category drop-down list
4. Type or copy/paste the following phrase into the question field: Law Student Response and type your query
3. Faculty Managed Internship – Herzog Fox & Neeman, Israel
Applications are now open and close Friday 11 September, 2015
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:
1. Login to ask.monash
2. Select the Ask a Question tab
3. Choose Student Administration from the Category drop-down list
4. Type or copy/paste the following phrase into the question field: Law Student Response and type your query
4. Menzies Foundation Scholarships in Law
The Menzies Foundation is looking for outstanding law graduates who are shaping up to be the next generation of leaders and looking to do further postgraduate study overseas.
The Menzies Foundation is offering two scholarships for studying commencing in 2016.
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The Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Scholarship in Law is for courses of study at UK universities.
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The Sir Ninian Stephen Menzies Scholarship in International Law is for courses of study in international law at a prestigious overseas university.
Both scholarships, valued at up to $75,000.
Applications are now open and close on Monday 31 August, 2015
To be eligible, applicants must be Australian citizens and hold a 1st class honours degree or equivalent and be planning to continue their career in Australia on completion of their study.
Candidates should not only display academic excellence but also demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and a commitment to and interest in community service.
The funds are to meet compulsory university fees and contribute towards the cost of books, equipment, living and travel.
You can see last year’s winners, Patrick Wall and Andrew Currie, online here
For the full prospectus and to apply:
Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Scholarship in Law
Sir Ninian Stephen Menzies Scholarship in International Law
5. Monash Doctoral Program Information Session 2015
Professor Zlatko Skrbis, Vice-Provost (Graduate Education), will be hosting the annual Monash Doctoral Program Information Session.
Date: Tuesday 4 August, 2105
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Alexander Theatre, Clayton campus
This event is aimed at Honours and research Masters’ students interested in a PhD at Monash.
Students and staff can register their attendance here