1. Monash Law Ambassador Presents: TechUp Law Publication
Digital disruption – it is no question that this has become the latest buzz-word in the legal profession, but what is it and how can law students be well equipped to face the changing legal landscape?
Monash Law Ambassadors presents a student publication that specifically caters to law students’ understanding of digital technologies in the legal sector. It features articles written by legal professionals and current students, who discuss how technology is changing the legal profession and how law students can adapt to these changes.
Now available for students to download here.
2. Connecting with Law Short Film Competition
Now in its tenth year, the Connecting with Law Short Film Competition is open to all students currently enrolled in an Australian law school.
To enter, create a 2-5 minute film about Groundbreakers: people, cases or judgements that have changed the shape of Australian law.
Your film should educate, entertain and engage fellow law students and help them connect with law. Get your name known in law and win great prizes!
- 1st Prize – $1,500
- 2nd Prize – $500
- 3rd Prize – $250
Competition closes Friday 25 August 2017.
3. Accelerator Monash startup program
Applications for the Accelerator Program to grow the next generation of Monash startups through an intensive three-month program and $20,000 seed funding for each selected team (~5 teams) is open.
This program is run by The Generator – the centrally supported initiative for entrepreneurship at Monash and is open to all students, staff and alumni.
You can find more info about the Accelerator Program here.
4. National Essay Competition
The 2017 National Essay Competition held by the Australian Legal Philosophy Students’ Association (ALPSA) is closing soon.
This year’s topic is ‘Jurisprudential perspectives on the proposed bill of rights for Queensland’.
The ALPSA Essay Competition is a chance for Australian law students to showcase their ability to discuss the complexities of legal philosophy, in the context of an historical or controversial topic of choice.
In 2017, the judging panel will comprise the Honourable Justice Patrick Keane AC of the High Court of Australia, Professor Jeremy Waldron of New York University, and Professor Brian Bix of the University of Minnesota.
The competition prizes include cash prizes and the chance to be published in the University of Queensland Law Journal, the oldest university law journal in Australia.
Entries will close Monday 31 July 2017.
Please find more information here.
5. Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot & Jessup Moot 2017
Want to represent Monash at a national or international moot competition?
By enrolling in relevant semester two 6-point units, you could be selected for the Jessup Moot or the Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.
The Jessup Moot (LAW4806 (LLB) or LAW5056 (JD)) will take place Canberra in February 2018, with national rounds for finalist teams in Washington, DC.
The Vis Moot (LAW4807 (LLB) or LAW5055 (JD)) will take place in Vienna and Hong Kong in March/April 2018. Places are limited with five or six students to be selected for each moot team.
You may apply for a team even if you choose not to enrol in any of the above units. Applications are open to LLB and JD students in their final year. Submit your initial application by 5:00pm on Friday 28 July.
Please find more information here.
6. Westpac Innovation Challenge 2017
The 2017 Westpac Innovation Challenge is now open to applications from start-ups, entrepreneurs and thought leaders with innovative solutions to transform Australia’s professional services sector, with a particular focus on accounting or legal practices.
The cash prize is worth $40,000.
This sector is a key contributor to the Australian economy; a major employer; and one that supports the growth and development of businesses across our economy. It’s also a very mature sector – and one that is ripe for technology-driven innovation.
Westpac’s challenge to entrepreneurs and innovators is to come up with the next big idea that will shape the future of this sector and support its growth.
Do you reckon you’ve got what it takes? Check out the Innovation Challenge here.
7. Groza Learning Center Education Scholarship
The Groza Learning Center Education Scholarship was created to help students interested in higher education reach their goal of attending college or university.
Each year a theme will be chosen and students will have the chance to respond in a short essay.
This year’s theme is ‘Redemption‘.
One winner will be selected and receive $1000 towards higher education.
Please find more information here.
Please note applications close Thursday 30 November 2017.
Application Deadline
30 November 2017