Law Students’ Society (LSS) Notices
LSS General Notices
1. Time management and procrastination: Leap into Leadership online
We know it’s hard to manage your time while at university. Balancing study, work, volunteering and other responsibilities can be stressful.
Now is the perfect time to get organised and develop your skills.
That’s why Monash has created Time Management and Prioritisation, a free online module for all students.
You’ll learn how to stay focused and avoid procrastination, create an effective to-do list and delegate to your team. It only takes about one to two hours to complete the module, and you’ll receive a personalised certificate and resource pack when you finish.
Time Management and Prioritisation is just one module offered in Leap into Leadership Online: a suite of interactive modules you can complete any time, at any stage of your studies. With modules on communication, teamwork, goal-setting and more, there’s plenty of topics to suit you.
Get your semester on the right track – enrol in “Time Management and Prioritisation” now.
2. Melbourne Lawyers’ Orchestra are looking for musicians
The Melbourne Lawyers’ Orchestra (MLO) is an independent, non-profit orchestra made up of members of Melbourne’s legal community – from judges to law students.
We are one of the permanent projects administered by BottledSnail Productions, which aspires to provide a creative outlet for lawyers and law students through producing concerts, art exhibitions and theatre, among other things.
We are currently interest from all musicians, particularly violin, viola and cello players for our orchestra.
Please email MLO Director, Aimee Nguyen at aimee.nguyen@bottledsnail.com to express your interest.
3. Monash Industry Team Initiative projects now open for application
The Monash Industry Team Initiative (MITI) projects are now open for applications.
This is a fabulous opportunity for students to get work experience, build their CVs and develop their interdisciplinary skills.
LSS Activities Notices
1. Peer Mentor Applications now open
Want to be part of the illustrious PMP network, geared towards helping first years int heir successful and fun transition into Law School?
Are you enthusiastic? Committed? Do you enjoy helping people? Love getting involved?
Applications can be made for either Deputy-Coordinator or Peer Mentor (or both).
Please visit monashlss.com/first-year-program for the job descriptions and application form.
Applications close on Friday 23 September.
2. Monash LSS presents Class of 2016 Valedictory
The hard slog is over. After years of blood, sweat and tears, now is the time to celebrate the end of your law degree!
Monash LSS presents the Class of 2016 Valedictory.
This event is open to anyone who is completing their studies during 2016, either mid-year or at the end of the year. Partners and/or guests are welcome to attend.
Date: Thursday 13 October 2016
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Alumbra, Central Pier, Docklands
Price: $60 includes canapes, unlimited drinks and a Class of 2016 memento
Dress: Cocktail
Tickets: on sale now at monashlssvaledictory.getqpay.com
Don’t miss your last chance to party on a work night.
LSS Careers Notices
1. Mishpatim Faculty of Law Seminar in Israeli and International Law
The Mishpatim Seminar on Israeli law aims to provide Australian students with an overview of the contemporary Israeli legal system, while enabling them to explore the major challenges it has grappled with in recent years. The seminar is conducted exclusively in English. Accreditation is available for JD and LLM students. Financial assistance is also available from the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University.
The program runs from 8-17 January 2017.
Applications close 1 November 2016 with places limited.
An information night will be held on Monday 26 September at 6.00pm, with location to be confirmed.
Please email studyvic@austfhu.org.au for location and further information.
2. Pollinate Energy Fellowship
Pollinate Energy is a social business based in Australia and India. We improve the lives of India’s urban poor by providing them with access to sustainable and affordable products that make their lives better. We also focus on engaging and inspiring the next generation of social leaders, which is where our Fellowship program comes in.
The Fellowship is a great opportunity to gain experience working in a successful social enterprise, and you have a real impact not just on the people within the slum communities but also shape the future directions of the company. The Fellowship runs from November 24 – December 16 or January 26 – February 17, 2017.
Please visit pollinateenergy.org/our-programs/ for more information.
3. Careers Connect available to students one year after graduating
Did you know you can still head to Careers Connect to sit down and get resume proof reading and advice, interview tips and help from the Monash University careers team up until 1 year after your final exam? If you didn’t get that grad offer or are stuck in a quarter life career crisis, head on down and make an appointment today!
4. Environmental Justice Australia Volunteer Program 2016 – summer internships close 26 September
Environmental Justice Australia (formerly the Environment Defenders Office) is offering a limited number of two-week internships for November 2016 – February 2017 to later-year law students with a genuine and demonstrable interest in environmental issues, social justice issues and environmental law.
Opportunities available include providing paralegal support in court cases, researching and updating publications, and contributing to policy and law reform projects in areas such as air pollution, biodiversity protection and climate change.
Internships are voluntary and based in our office at the 60L Green Building, 60 Leicester Street, Carlton. Applications are due by 5.00pm Monday 26 September 2016. For more information and how to apply, see here.
5. Australian Centre for Health Law Research Symposium PHD opportunities
The Australian Centre for Health Law Research based at the Faculty of Law, QUT, Brisbane is offering law students interested in health law an opportunity to attend the Centre’s Higher Degree Research Symposium in October 2016.
Two successful students will be offered a bursary of up to $750 to attend this event.
Interested students can find more information about the symposium and how to apply here.
LSS JD Notices
1. JD Trivia Night
Leo Cussen and the LSS present the JD Trivia Night.
Whether you’re a “sit back and relax” type person or can’t wait to get your competitive freak on, come along to our Annual JD Trivia Night at the Glenferrie Hotel.
Be sure to expect a night full with laughs, beer and banter.
Date: Thursday 29 September
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Glenferrie Hotel, 324 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Price: $15 for LSS members, $20 for non-LSS members (excludes booking fee).
Everyone is welcome, so grab all your friends for a great night out.
Email jd.functions@monashlss.com for further information.
2. Office Hours
The JD campus at Law Chambers operates a pop-up office out of the Kitchen on level 2.
Please contact Jenny at jd.adminactivities@monashlss.com for an up to date list of office opening times.