Law Student Gazette

1. Legal Research Associate Family Court of Australia – Invitation for Expressions of Interest

Legal associates assist with researching cases, points of law, preparing matters for hearing including other related matters for first instance judges and of the Court.

They are responsible for providing assistance to judicial officers during court hearings and other administrative support to judges, as required.  In addition, legal associates perform court support duties, when required.

Download the PDF for more information.

2. Position of Judicial Clerk

Apply for  the position of Judicial Clerk to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Honourable T F Bathurst AC.

Download the PDF for more details

3. Temporary Administrative Work – CBD Legal Precinct

Barristers’ Chambers Limited has temporary administrative work upcoming based around the legal precinct in the CBD supporting our Barristers.  A variety of assignments will be available to cover annual leave and project work.

Assignments will vary in contract length and will range from entry-level administration to executive assistance.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Customer service focus

• Clear communication skills

• Impeccable personal presentation

• Strong computer skills (predominantly word & excel)

• Fast and accurate typing (for EA assignments/ 75WPM)

A police check and references will be required to work with BCL

To register your interest for temporary/ contract assignments please email your CV and a short covering letter outlining your availability to Lara Benito, Recruitment

Consultant lbenito@vicbar.com.au  to learn more about Barristers’ Chambers Limited please visit www.bcl.net.au

4. Winter Internship Pilot Programme 2015

The Administrative Service forms a cadre of multi-skilled professional administrators who play a key role in the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.  They are involved in policy formulation, resource allocation and implementation of major Government programmes.

Posted around different bureaux and departments at regular intervals, they enjoy variety in their career and contribute to different areas of work in the Government.

The primary objective of the Administrative Service Internship Programme (“the Programme”) is to give Hong Kong students who wish to pursue a career in the Administrative Service an early opportunity to get some hands-on experience of working in the HKSAR Government, so as to facilitate their future career planning.

Visit the website for more details

1. Book Launch – Effective Company Disclosure in the Digital Age

Effective corporate reporting and disclosure are critical in financial markets to promote vigorous competition, optimal performance, and transparency. This book examines whether existing disclosure frameworks in eight countries with the world’s most significant securities exchanges achieve these objectives.

Drawing on extensive empirical findings, Associate Professor North identifies the policies and practices that contribute most to improving the overall quality of listed company reporting and communication.

Visit the website for more

Date: Wednesday 28 October, 2015

Time: 6pm – 7.30pm

Venue: Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne

RSVP: Wednesday 21 October to law-marketing@monash.edu

(Light refreshments will be provided)

Download the flyer

2. Commercial CPD Seminar ‘The Role of the Courts in Commercial Arbitration’

As the practice of domestic and international commercial arbitration in Australia continues to grow, so too does the prevalence of applications seeking the support or intervention of the courts in arbitration proceedings. Our panel will discuss the role of the courts in such applications, including in applications to enforce or set aside arbitral awards, as well as in applications designed to support arbitral processes such as applications for the issue of subpoenas.

Date: Wednesday 11 November, 2015

Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Victoria

RSVP: Monday 9 November, 2015 (unless booked out prior) law-marketing@monash.edu

For more information see our website

Download the flyer

3. How Will Australia’s Human Rights Record Stack Up Before the UN?

The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law, together with the United Nations Association of Australia and the Human Rights Law Centre present: “How will Australia’s
human rights record stack up before the UN?”

Australia will appear before the United Nations Human Rights Council to have its human rights record scrutinised by its peers as part of the Universal Periodic Review.

How does the UPR work? What criticism is Australia likely to face? And what is likely to change as a result?

Join a panel of human rights experts as they discuss these issues and more.

View more details on our website

Date: 29 October 2015

Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm

Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street Melbourne

RSVP: castan.centre@monash.edu or 03 9905 3327

1. ABC – Indigenous Law Student (Part-time position)

The ABC is calling for applications from Indigenous law students who would like to apply for a position as a part-time paralegal with the ABC’s in-house legal team.

Applications close Monday 2 November 2015 at 9.00 am

Click here for more details

2. Application for APC Student Representatives

Applications are now open to be a student representative of Academic Progress Committees (APC’s).  This role involves sitting on the APC panel and work with the other panel members to determine what is the best outcome for the student and the university and bringing a student perspective to the panel decision-making process.

It involves a commitment of a full day of training and two committee sitting days in January or February. Visit the website for more details.

3. Vacancy For a Junior Lawyer

There is a vacancy for a junior lawyer in the Indigenous Affairs Legal Services Branch of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

This is a great chance for someone to work in a dynamic in-house legal practice.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Visit the website

Further details click here

1. JD Student Study Places in the CBD

Monash Law is hoping to identify alternate study spaces to advise students where in Melbourne CBD is available for quiet study; we therefore seek feedback from the student cohort as to where students currently stud after hours and on weekends when the Law Chambers is closed.

JD students are kindly asked to complete the brief survey here.

Your feedback will help enhance the student experience of your peers, so thanks again for taking a moment to feedback.

If you have any questions please email lloyd.england@monash.edu

1. 2015 1st Year Peer Mentor Survey Open!

Peer Mentor Program 2015 Survey

All Super Mentors, Peer Mentors and Mentees please complete the Peer Mentor Program survey. Your feedback is valued and this will enable the program to improve from year to year. Thanks for your time!

The survey has been emailed to your Monash email account. Please complete by the end of business on Friday 30th October 2015 (5pm).

Here’s to a bigger and better 1st Year Law Peer Mentor Program next year!

2. Undergraduate Student Services Office Closed

Please note that the Student Services Office will be closed on Wednesday 28 October from 8.45am to 2pm.

1. Clerkship Masterclass

Are you undertaking a summer clerkship?

Don’t miss attending these Masterclass workshops, designed to build essential skills for your Clerkship. Presented by lawyers from top Law Firms and expert staff from the Law Library, these workshops are designed to deliver essential, practical skills relating to research, writing, preparing memos and contract negotiation.

Law firms use Clerkships to identify students to take into their Traineeship programs. Make yours the best Clerkship ever!

A more detailed breakdown of the day will be provided once the program has been finalised.

Light lunch will be provided.

Click here to register

Please contact Caroline Knaggs at Caroline.Knaggs@monash.edu if you have any queries.

Date: Friday 20th November

Time: 10am – 3.30pm

Venue: Seminar Room, City Law Chambers

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1. Graduate Intake 2015/16 – Trainee Lawyers

• Boutique commercial law firm located in the legal heart of the CBD

• Excellent career prospects

• To commence in late 2015 or early 2016

About the firm

Rotstein Commercial Lawyers provide strategic advice and legal solutions to corporate clients, many of who, are market leaders in their industries.  We are passionate about intimately understanding our clients and their industries in order to provide outstanding results with the utmost integrity.  The team listen effectively, advise decisively and act quickly to the benefit of our clients.

If you are due to complete your legal studies in 2015 and are looking for a traineeship which will offer you development, along with challenging, interesting work, in a busy and engaging work environment, then this opportunity is for you.

You will be working within a highly regarded, well established team working with long standing clients.  You will work closely with the partners and gain exposure across key areas.  You will have real involvement in matters from start to finish.  You will receive great mentoring from the partners and senior lawyers.

To apply, please forward your CV, covering letter and a copy of your academic transcript to Helen Albanis – Human Resources Manager via email to: helen.albanis@rotsteins.com.au

Please note only candidates successful in progressing to interview stage will be contacted.

Applications close on Friday 30 October, 2015.

1. Book Launch – Effective Company Disclosure in the Digital Age

Effective corporate reporting and disclosure are critical in financial markets to promote vigorous competition, optimal performance, and transparency. This book examines whether existing disclosure frameworks in eight countries with the world’s most significant securities exchanges achieve these objectives.

Drawing on extensive empirical findings, Associate Professor North identifies the policies and practices that contribute most to improving the overall quality of listed company reporting and communication.

Visit the website for more

Date: Wednesday 28 October, 2015

Time: 6pm – 7.30pm

Venue: Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne

RSVP: Wednesday 21 October to law-marketing@monash.edu

(Light refreshments will be provided)

Download the flyer

2. Free BBQ on the Law Forecourt

Monash Residential Services is holding a free BBQ for Law students. Come and grab some food and chat with our lovely residents!

Date: Wednesday 21 October, 2015

Time: 12noon – 1:30pm

Venue: Law Forecourt, Grassed Area, 21 Ancora Imparo Way

Cost: Free

3. How Will Australia’s Human Rights Record Stack Up Before the UN?

The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law, together with the United Nations Association of Australia and the Human Rights Law Centre present: “How will Australia’s human rights record stack up before the UN?”

Australia will appear before the United Nations Human Rights Council to have its human rights record scrutinised by its peers as part of the Universal Periodic Review.

How does the UPR work? What criticism is Australia likely to face? And what is likely to change as a result?

Join a panel of human rights experts as they discuss these issues and more.

View more details on our website

Date: 29 October 2015

Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm

Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street Melbourne

RSVP: castan.centre@monash.edu or 03 9905 3327

1. ABC – Indigenous Law Student (Part-time position)

The ABC is calling for applications from Indigenous law students who would like to apply for a position as a part-time paralegal with the ABC’s in-house legal team.

Applications close Monday 2 November 2015 at 9.00 am

Click here for more details

2. Vacancy For a Junior Lawyer

There is a vacancy for a junior lawyer in the Indigenous Affairs Legal Services Branch of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

This is a great chance for someone to work in a dynamic in-house legal practice.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Visit the website

Further details click here

Contact Amanda Nichol – amy.nichol@pmc.gov.au

3. Victorian Law Foundation – Newsletter

Highlights from the latest newsletter:

Welcome to our new board member – Melissa Castan

Our General Grants close in two weeks

Clearer language, greater efficiency and effectiveness

Book your 2015 Law Oration tickets

Announcing our exciting new initiative for cyclists

Read the full newsletter here

1. Internship Support

Under its internship support program, ANZSIL provides financial support to selected persons undertaking unpaid internships with International Organizations and NGOs.

Applicants for internship support should:

• Consult the 2015 Guidelines and Application Form

• Complete the Application form and return it to the ANZSIL Secretariat

In 2015 there are two application rounds. The closing dates for the 2015 application rounds are:

• Friday 24 April 2015

• Friday 23 October 2015

It is envisaged that successful applicants will be notified by the end May and November 2015 respectively.

Contact ANZSIL on: +61 2 6125 2906