Archive for February, 2018

General Notices

Wednesday, February 14th, 2018

1. Nominations for the Sir John Monash Medal

Each year, the Faculty of Law awards the Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement.

The Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement is awarded to a student who:

  • has completed the academic requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Laws and is eligible to graduate;
  • is judged to have an excellent academic record; and
  • has demonstrated a significant commitment to advancing the University’s goals of social justice, human rights and a sustainable environment.

Nominations for the Sir John Monash medal close this Friday 16 February 2018.

A nomination can be made by the student, a fellow student, and any Monash staff member or any member of the community by completing the nomination form.

All nominations must include a letter from the nominator explaining the reason for the nomination and a statement from the nominee addressing how he/she meets each of the eligibility criteria. Please also provide any supporting information which could be of use to the selection committee and permission from the student to have his or her academic records released to the selection committee.

Please submit your completed nomination form and any supporting documentation to the Faculty of Law Student Services Manager via online submission from by no later than 5:00 pm on Friday 16 February 2018.

2. Global Legal Hackathon at Monash Law – get involved

The countdown is on! Monash University is excited to bring the inaugural Global Legal Hackathon to Melbourne.

Taking place in 40 cities worldwide over the weekend of 23-25 February 2018, this unique opportunity is now open for registration.

Do you have a tech solution to fix some of the legal industry’s biggest problems? Want to engage with some of the industry’s most high profile people in the legal tech space?

The Global Legal Hackathon brings together the world’s leading legal thinkers and doers in support of a unified vision: rapid development of tech solutions to progress the legal industry and the function of law and justice.

What’s in it for me? Build your skills, knowledge and employability by making sure you’re part of the first legal hackathon of its kind. You don’t need to be a tech whiz – if you’re a problem solver looking for a challenge the Global Legal Hackathon is for you.  Come with your own ideas or form a team with friends.

Learn more about the Global Legal Hackathon.

Date: Friday 23 – Sunday 25 February 2018
Venue: Learning & Teaching Building, Monash University, Clayton Campus (Building 19, Ancora Imparo Way, Clayton, VIC 3800)

3. Law Building renovations

As you know the Law Building at Clayton Campus has been closed to all staff and students since the end of last year. The ground floor is undergoing an extensive refurbishment to bring you an exciting new student space!

Access to the building has now resumed. However, the full refurbishment is not expected to be completed until the middle of 2018.

If you have any questions or concerns about the temporary closure of parts of the Law Building please don’t hesitate to contact us on 1800 MONASH (666 274), in writing via ask.monash or come to see us in person at the Law Student Services Counter.

Student Services

Your Student Services staff are now available in the normal location on Level 1 of the Law Building.

There will be no change to the Law Student Services counter operation hours:

Monday: 8:45am – 4:00pm

Tuesday: 8:45am – 4:00pm

Wednesday: 10:30am – 4:00pm

Thursday: 8:45am – 4:00pm

Friday: 8:45am – 4:00pm

As usual we will still be available to assist you with all administrative requests, to be sent through ask.monash for a timely response.

Law Library

The Law Library is once again open to students from 8:00am – 6:00 pm Monday – Friday.

From Orientation Week (WB: February 19) normal Semester hours resume, as follows.

Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 9:00pm

Saturday – Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Note that Reserve books for Law Summer units will remain at Hargrave-Andrew Library until February 19. These are accessible until 9:00pm (Mon, Tues, Thurs) and 1:00pm-5:00pm on Sundays. Please contact Law Library staff on lib-lawteam-l@monash.edu with any queries.

4. Write for the ILA Reporter

The ILA Reporter (ilareporter.org.au) is the official blog of the Australian Branch of the International Law Association (ILA).

The ILA Reporter provides analysis, commentary and discussion on issues in public and private international law which have bearing on Australia and the wider region.

The ILA Reporter accepts articles on a rolling basis from academics, legal practitioners, and students. This is a great opportunity to be published by a well-respected non-government organisation with a wide readership.

Learn more about submitting an article to the ILA Reporter.

5. Submit an article to the UCD Law Review

The UCD Law Review is Ireland’s leading student-run legal journal. The Review is published on an annual basis, with guidance provided by our academic advisors. The Review features articles on a variety of legal topics, written by students as well as those in academia and in practice.

The Board welcomes contributions on a broad range of contemporary legal issues, as well as articles addressing legal history.

Articles for consideration for inclusion in the 18th Volume are to be submitted in word format to  ucdlawreviewsubmissions@ucd.ie by 30 March 2018.

The email should contain the Author’s name, year of study or graduation, and contact details. The selection process is entirely anonymous so please do not include any indications of identity in the article.

A prize of  €500 will be awarded to the author of the most outstanding article.

The Board will consider articles as they are submitted and offers may be made prior to the deadline. Late submissions may be accepted at the discretion of the Editor. Further details, including information on submissions and the editorial process, may be found at  www.ucdlawreview.eu.

Events

Wednesday, February 14th, 2018

1. 2030: Your future, reimagined – International Women’s Day Breakfast

Technological, economic and social changes are occurring at a rapid pace.

What does this continuing disruption mean for the future of our professions as we know them?

On International Women’s Day (8 March), join an expert line-up of industry leaders who will lay out a blueprint for what’s ahead and how you can be in the box seat.

Check out the event. 

Speakers include:

  • Professor The Honourable Marilyn Warren AC QC
    Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria (2003 – 2017)
  • Dr Bridie O’Donnell
    Head of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, Victoria
  • Michelle Mahoney
    Executive Director of Innovation, King & Wood Mallesons
  • Her Honour Judge Caroline Kirton 
    Federal Circuit Court of Australia
  • MC – Alana Hale 
    LLB Monash Law Student

Date: Thursday 8 March 2018

Time: 7.00am for a 7.30am start – 9.00am finish (plated breakfast included)

Venue: RACV Club, Level 17, 501 Bourke St, Melbourne

Tickets: Purchase here

Price: $38 Monash Students (enter promo code LAWST22D to receive a discounted $38 ticket. NB: You must log into the Monash Shop with your Monash student email address to receive the discount.); $60 single ticket; $420 – table of 8

2. Cory Doctorow: How Do Writers Get Paid?

The past decade or so has seen incredible changes in how we read. New devices, platforms and marketplaces for books have risen and fallen, while traditional publishing houses and booksellers have adapted to suit readers’ changing habits and preferences.

But how have things changed for authors? In the midst of all the upheaval, who’s looking out for them – and what role does copyright play?

Hosted by Monash Law’s Professor Rebecca Giblin, Canadian American activist and author Cory Doctorow will speak with literary agent Clare Forster and copyright expert Zoe Rodriguez to help us get to the bottom of who advocates for what, and who actually benefits.

Learn more: visit the Wheeler Centre website.

Date: Wednesday 28 February 2018

Time: 6.15pm-7.15pm

Venue: The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne 3000

Tickets: Free, registration essential here

Jobs + career development

Wednesday, February 14th, 2018

1. Karoon Gas Australia Ltd Legal Internship 2018

Karoon is an Australian, ASX listed, oil and gas company with offshore assets in Australia and South America.
Karoon is looking for enthusiastic, final or penultimate year law students with excellent academic results to join us in a part time internship throughout 2018.
As a legal intern at Karoon, you will gain invaluable experience in international oil and gas contracts and transactions, including acquisitions, farm-outs, joint ventures, seismic acquisition, offshore drilling and oil field development and a better understanding of oil and gas commercial and technical concepts, drivers and terminology.
More information is available at www.karoongas.com.au. Applicants should submit a short letter of introduction, CV and academic transcript to CGivossi@karoongas.com.au.

2. Doxa Cadetship

Doxa Youth Foundation is an organisation working with young people to access opportunities that assist students to reach their full potential. The Cadetship Program supports young people who have experienced some challenges in their lives. Our candidates for this program are either 1st or 2nd year University students.

Doxa have several opportunities for a Cadetship for students from disadvantaged backgrounds studying Law. The cadetship will provide the below benefits:

  • Up to 8 weeks of work placement at their Sponsor Company each year
  • A mentor at their Sponsor Company
  • $120 per week living allowance for the duration of their degree
  • $700 book allowance each year
  • 1 Professional Development Camp each year
  • A professional suit in their first year

How to apply:

Please fill in the online application form: https://doxa.secure.force.com/DoxaCadetshipProgram by Wednesday 21st February 2018.

Doxa works with students who have experienced some area of disadvantage or struggle and the student’s eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis. If you applied to Monash University SEAS, you would usually meet Doxa’s eligibility criteria.

Please contact cadet@doxa.org.au if you have any queries.

3. Victorian Family Law Pathways Network – seeking volunteers

The Victorian Family Law Pathways Network (VFLPN) is an initiative funded by the Attorney General’s Department to provide links and training opportunities for professionals within the family law system.

VFLPN coordinates projects to assist lawyers, court staff and self-represented litigants in making referrals and booking appointments for community services. This is provided through a Kiosk we run at the Family Court. Kiosk attendants, by use of an applicationVFLPN has developed, help lawyers and self-represented litigants make referrals to community services.

VFLPN is looking at recruiting a number of volunteers to assist us in running the Kiosk.

Applications close at 5:00pm on Monday 19 February. Interested parties should submit a brief cover letter outlining why they would like to be a part of the program and current CV.

For application process and guidelines see here.

4. Volunteer Opportunities at the Monash Oakleigh Legal Service

Volunteer Opportunities are available in 2018 at the Monash Oakleigh Legal Service for Monash Law Students.

Wednesday Night Advice Only Service

Applications for the Wednesday Night General Advice Session at Monash Oakleigh Legal Service will open at 8pm 25 February 2018 and close 10pm 4 March 2018. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

You are applying to be part of the Wednesday night volunteer team, which provides advice to clients experiencing a wide range of legal problems.

Students are rostered to volunteer on Wednesday nights on a fortnightly basis from 6:00pm until approximately 8:30pm.

Orientation will be held on Wednesday 11 April 2018

Sessions will commence on 18 April 2018

For an application form please see our website at http://www.monash.edu/law/about-us/legal/mols/volunteer

Tuesday Night Family Law

The Tuesday Night Family Law Advice Service handles matters relating to Children, Divorce and Intervention Orders.

Students are rostered to volunteers on a Tuesday night on a fortnightly basis from 6:00pm until approximately 8:30pm.

Applications for Tuesday Night Family Advice Session at Monash Oakleigh Legal Service will open 8pm 25 February 2018 and close 10pm 4 March 2018.

Orientation will be held on Tuesday 10 April 2018

Sessions will commence on Tuesday 17 April 2018

For an application form please see our website at http://www.monash.edu/law/about-us/legal/mols/volunteer

In each session, volunteers will:

  • Interview clients
  • Develop practical and research skills
  • Have the opportunity to learn and work under the supervision of qualified lawyers and barristers

5. BCG is coming to Monash Clayton

At BCG we relentlessly challenge established thinking, and we seek graduates with the determination to do the same. By joining our team, you will develop game-changing ideas, work with incredibly talented people and forge your career path from day one.

BCG partners with clients across business, government and not-for-profit sectors to identify their highest value opportunities, address their most critical challenges and transform their organisations.

BCG will be on campus at Monash on Wednesday 21 February 2018 at 1:00pm. Our aim is to talk to students about discovering a fulfilling career in management consulting. We recruit exceptional people across diverse backgrounds including music, philosophy, science, maths, medicine, law, politics, engineering and commerce.