Law Student Gazette

1. Clifford Chance 2019 Hong Kong Winter Vacation Scheme

The Vacation Scheme allows you to follow the life of a lawyer at Clifford Chance closely – you will sit in two different practice areas, working with our lawyers on real, live client projects. You will be treated as a part of our team and given opportunities to demonstrate your ability.

To ensure you get the most from your scheme we will assign you a mentor, an experienced lawyer one or two years ahead of you who will help you settle in and answer any questions you have.

Across the four week scheme (during the Australian summer, January to February 2019) we will also host sessions from professionals across the firm to give you a real insight into how our firm works.

Applications are open now and close 10 August 2018.

1. 2018 Law Ambassador Program

2. LSS office location

1. Progressive Law Network – upcoming events

The Progressive Law Network (PLN) was founded by students who, overwhelmed by career information focused on commercial law, sought to effect positive change.

Today, the PLN connects students from various disciplines, lawyers and other professionals interested in social justice, environmental and human rights law.

The PLN hosts thought-provoking seminars, provide alternate career information and opportunities for students, create policy submissions and encourage intelligent and informed legal activism and advocacy.

Check out these upcoming events to get involved!

2. Interested in Feminist Approaches to Law?

Join Law staff for a discussion of feminism, gender and law over morning tea.

The newly established Feminist Legal Studies Group at Monash Law is keen to hear from all law students interested in feminist approaches to law. We invite you to a morning tea on 11am-12pm Wednesday 16 May 2018 in Room G02, Learning & Teaching Building, 19 Ancora Imparo Way, Clayton Campus.

The Feminist Legal Studies Group was established in 2016 and comprises around one third of Monash Law academic staff. We aim to make a difference to the lives of women through understanding the subordination of women and contributing to law and policy reform. We do so through our research and teaching, reading groups, a speaker program, conferences and a rich engagement with the wider community. The Feminist Legal Studies Group has been funded until late 2019, with the aim of becoming Australia’s first feminist legal studies centre.

We would like to know what we can do for our students and what our students would like from us. Join us for morning tea and chat with fellow students and academic staff in our faculty committed to feminist approaches to law.

Register your interest: Whether you can come or not please register your interest in knowing more about feminist approaches to law here by 14 May 2018.

All law students welcome (undergraduate, JD, postgraduate, HDR).

An event at Monash Law Chambers will be held later in May.

Any queries? Please contact Associate Professor Becky Batagol, co-convener Feminist Legal Studies Group on Becky.Batagol@monash.edu or 9905 5050.

3. Industry Seminar Series

Beyond Law

4. An industry panel debates the challenges to the sustainability of legal practice in the 21st Century

1. The Undergraduate Awards 2018 – apply now

The Undergraduate Awards 2018 programme is now open for submissions! Students are invited to submit their best undergraduate coursework.

Students who are planning to submit to the 2018 programme, should see here for details.

The deadline for the 2018 programme is 12 June 2018. Learn more

1. Faculty Managed International Placement Opportunity

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Opportunity: Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC previously KLRCA) Placement

Timeframe: 8 to 12 week internship approximately September to November

Applications are now open and close Friday 20 April 2018

Further information including Application process and eligibility criteria.

Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria.

2. Distinguished Scholarships – Information Session

Can you demonstrate leadership ability and academic merit?

These generous and prestigious scholarships provide you with the opportunity to further your studies overseas with some of the world’s leading global institutions.

Each year Monash Law students and graduates have the opportunity to apply for a range of life-changing academic and leadership opportunities. This includes scholarships and programs offered through the General Sir John Monash Foundation, Fulbright, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Westpac and Endeavour.

The Distinguished Scholarships Information Session is happening 12 – 2 pm on Thursday 19 April in the Banquet Halls at Clayton Campus. Make sure you come along!

Date: Thursday 19 April

Time: 12 – 2pm

Venue: Banquet Halls, Level 1, Campus Centre, 21 Chancellors Walk, Clayton Campus

RSVP: Register here.

3. LSS office location

1. Progressive Law Network – upcoming events

TheProgressive Law Network (PLN) was founded by students who, overwhelmed by career information focused on commercial law, sought to effect positive change.

Today, the PLN connects students from various disciplines, lawyers and other professionals interested in social justice, environmental and human rights law.

The PLN hosts thought-provoking seminars, provide alternate career information and opportunities for students, create policy submissions and encourage intelligent and informed legal activism and advocacy.

Check out these upcoming events to get involved!

2. The Future of Energy

Learn about the Future of Energy in this presentation by Nicole Iseppi, theAssociate Director – Strategy, Economic Development and Communication for Global Centralised Generation for ENGIE.

ENGIE is a French multinational electric utility company which operates in the fields of electricity generation and distribution, natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy.

In this lecture, Nicole will present on the Future of Energy as well as providing career advice and guidance to students.

Date: Monday 30 April 2018

Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Venue: H1 – Menzies Building, 20 Chancellors Walk, Monash University Clayton Campus

RSVP: Free event, registration essential here

1. The Undergraduate Awards 2018 – apply now

The Undergraduate Awards 2018 programme is now open for submissions! Students are invited to submit their best undergraduate coursework.

Students who are planning to submit to the 2018 programme, should see here for details.

The deadline for the 2018 programme is 12 June 2018. Learn more

2. Study in Indonesia in Semester 2 2018

7 x $5000 mobility grants are available to undergraduate Monash University students wishing to spend Semester 2 2018 studying in Indonesia on one of ACICIS Study Indonesia’s in-country programs, the Indonesian Business, Law & Society Program.

This program provides students with a unique opportunity to study Islamic/Indonesian Business, Law or Society, or a combination thereof, at an Islamic university in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation.

Find more information about the program and application process here or watch this video.

Please note direct applications to ACICIS close 15 April 2018.

1. Hepatitis Victoria work opportunity credited towards your degree

Monash Faculty of Law has joined together with Hepatitis Victoria to offer two students a unique
opportunity to gain valuable work experience, and to undertake valuable research with real-world
impact.

The opportunity will ultimately be able to be credited towards your degree.

Applications are due by 5.00pm on Friday 6 April 2017.

To learn more and apply see here.

2. Submit now to The Reasonable Observer

Are you interested in social justice within the law? Do you have a creative knack for writing?

The Monash Law Students’ Society are currently looking for student contributions to The Reasonable Observer.

If you have recently written a piece on a topical issue relevant to social justice and are looking for somewhere to publish it, then we would love to feature it on our blog!

Please e-mail Aimi Tran at equitypublications@monashlss.com with expressions of interest. Connect on Facebook.

3. Law Week 14-20 May 2018

Law Week is an annual festival of events that makes learning about the law easy. Held in May each year, Law Week offers Victorians the opportunity to find answers to their legal questions, discover the history of the courts or simply enjoy the spectacle of the law.

The program includes mock trials, behind-the-scenes tours, expert info sessions, panel forums and more.

More information about Law Week events can be found on the Law Week website.

4. How does $10k funding to accelerate your startup idea sound?

Are you working on an idea, a startup or social enterprise? Do you believe that inventing a job is better than finding a job? Do you want to create value in the world?

Applications to the Accelerator Program are now open!

We are looking for the curious, those who have found problems that aren’t being solved well. For the creators who are relentless at hacking together solutions and aren’t afraid to launch them. For the people who see problems in the world and take action to change them through innovative means.

Join us at our Info Night on Tuesday 10 April at 5.30pm where we will talk you through the program, introduce you to some of last years’ cohort and walk you through how to create a solid application to the program. Register for the info night here.

Applications close Sunday 6 May 2018. Learn more.

5. LSS office location

6. Global Opportunities Fair

The Global Opportunities Fair is Monash University’s flagship event for learning abroad, which showcases an exciting range of opportunities at 170+ partner universities.

Explore the breadth of options available to you, from faculty-led short term programs to semester-length exchange programs.

7. 2018 CHASS Australia Prizes – Nominations Open

1. Clifford Chance 2019 Hong Kong Winter Vacation Scheme

The Vacation Scheme allows you to follow the life of a lawyer at Clifford Chance closely – you will sit in two different practice areas, working with our lawyers on real, live client projects. You will be treated as a part of our team and given opportunities to demonstrate your ability.

To ensure you get the most from your scheme we will assign you a mentor, an experienced lawyer one or two years ahead of you who will help you settle in and answer any questions you have.

Across the four week scheme (during the Australian summer, January to February 2019) we will also host sessions from professionals across the firm to give you a real insight into how our firm works.

Applications are open now and close 10 August 2018.

1. The Undergraduate Awards 2018 – apply now

As the Law category of The Undergraduate Awards 2018 programme is open for submissions we want to remind students to check the word count requirements.

If you are a penultimate or final year students, or a 2017 graduate, don’t let your paper be disqualified! See here for details.

The deadline for the 2018 programme is 12 June 2018. Learn more

2. Study in Indonesia in Semester 2 2018

7 x $5000 mobility grants are available to undergraduate Monash University students wishing to spend Semester 2 2018 studying in Indonesia on one of ACICIS Study Indonesia’s in-country programs, the Indonesian Business, Law & Society Program.

This program provides students with a unique opportunity to study Islamic/Indonesian Business, Law or Society, or a combination thereof, at an Islamic university in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation.

Find more information about the program and application process here.

Please note direct applications to ACICIS close 15 April 2018.