Law Student Gazette

1. Legal Research Associate at Family Court

The Family Court of Australia is seeking a Legal Research Associate.

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. Legal associates 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. Legal associates primarily provide assistance to two designated judges but may be asked to assist other judges if the need arises.

Find position description here and apply here. Applications close 25 July 2018.

1. Panel discussion: Rethinking drug policy in Victoria

Monash Law’s Australian Centre for Justice Innovation and Law, Health & Wellbeing Group have partnered to host a panel discussion exploring the justice system implications of the Victorian Parliament’s recent inquiry into drug law reform.

Speakers:

• Associate Professor Kate Seear
• Fiona Patten MLC
• Mick Palmer AO APM
• Magistrate Tony Parsons

MC:

• Associate Professor Becky Batagol

Date: Monday 30 July 2018
Time: 5:30-7pm
Venue: Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Register here

2. Fighting the Death Penalty: Making a difference in the long term

Join this conversation between Julian McMahon SC and Richard Bourke, Director, Louisiana Capital Assistance Centre.

Join us for a rare chance to see one of America’s leading experts being put on the stand to discuss his challenging work.

Having worked at LCAC since 2002, Richard Bourke has been on the front line of anti-death penalty case work in the southern states of the USA.

Richard will be asked to shed light on the key difficulties his clients face, and on differences between death penalty cases in the USA and Asia. He will reflect on the strategies and debates being played out in his work and nationally, to bring about abolition.

Event details
Date: Thursday 9 August
Venue: Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Time: 5.30pm for 6pm – 7pm (followed by refreshments) 
Cost: Free to attend
RSVP: Friday 3 August HERE

More info here.

1. $3,000 to study and intern in Indonesia in the summer

$3,000 New Colombo Plan mobility grants are available to undergraduate students from Monash University wishing to spend Summer 2019 studying in Indonesia on ACICIS Study Indonesia’s Law Professional Practicum (LPP).

ACICIS’ Law Professional Practicum (LPP) gives students a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience working in Indonesia’s legal industry.

Students attend two weeks of academic tuition, including Indonesian language classes and a series of seminars and fieldtrips, prior to undertaking a four-week supervised practicum placement (internship) in an Indonesian legal workplace environment.

No background in Indonesian language is required to participate in this program. Learn more and apply here.

The application deadline for ACICIS’ Law Professional Practicum 2019 is this Sunday 1 July 2018.

1. Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues – call for submissions

The Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues (“Windsor Review”) is now inviting contributions for Volume 40, to be published in Summer 2019. The Windsor Review is an entirely student-run and double-blind peer-reviewed interdisciplinary law journal.

Our mandate is to promote an analytical, practical, and empirical approach to the study of law, incorporating the perspectives of multiple disciplines.

The Windsor Review has an open call for submissions until 1 October 2018. Learn more + apply now

2. Need help with your tax return?

Tax Help is a network of ATO-trained and accredited Monash student volunteers who provide a free and confidential service to help people complete their tax returns online using myTax. Make an appointment here between 1 July – 30 October.

Tax Help

1. $3,000 to study and intern in Indonesia in the summer

$3,000 New Colombo Plan mobility grants are available to undergraduate students from Monash University wishing to spend Summer 2019 studying in Indonesia on ACICIS Study Indonesia’s Law Professional Practicum (LPP).

ACICIS’ Law Professional Practicum (LPP) gives students a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience working in Indonesia’s legal industry.

Students attend two weeks of academic tuition, including Indonesian language classes and a series of seminars and fieldtrips, prior to undertaking a four-week supervised practicum placement (internship) in an Indonesian legal workplace environment.

No background in Indonesian language is required to participate in this program. Learn more and apply here.

The application deadline for ACICIS’ Law Professional Practicum 2019 is 1 July 2018.

1. Vice-Chancellor’s Ancora Imparo Program – info session

Applications are now open for the Vice-Chancellor’s Ancora Imparo Program.

To hear more about the Vice-Chancellor’s Ancora Imparo Program, come along to the information on Wednesday 27 June 2018, where current students will talk about their experiences with the program and the application process.

We encourage you to attend this general information session which will include more details about the program and your time commitments. It will also give you an opportunity to ask any questions about the program.

The venue is: Lecture Theatre E365, 20 Chancellors Walk, Clayton Campus.

Time: 2.00pm – 2.45 pm

Please register your interest via Career Gateway using this link:
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/students/events/detail/4678059

2. Tax Help

Do you need help with your Tax Return?

Tax Help is a network of ATO-trained and accredited Monash student volunteers who provide a free and confidential service to help people complete their tax returns online using myTax.

Make an appointment here between 1 July – 30 October.

Tax Help

3. Introducing the LawLife Podcast

Evidence lecturer and criminal lawyer Dr Martine Marich, and Monash JD students Jake Morrison and Maurice Stuckey, are delighted to announce the release of their podcast LawLife, discussing the factors which contribute to resilience and longevity in a career in law.

Listen for interviews with Australia’s best and brightest senior lawyers, with a generous touch of true crime.

You can find it on iTunes.

1. $3,000 to study and intern in Indonesia in the summer

$3,000 New Colombo Plan mobility grants are available to undergraduate students from Monash University wishing to spend Summer 2019 studying in Indonesia on ACICIS Study Indonesia’s Law Professional Practicum (LPP).

ACICIS’ Law Professional Practicum (LPP) gives students a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience working in Indonesia’s legal industry.

Students attend two weeks of academic tuition, including Indonesian language classes and a series of seminars and fieldtrips, prior to undertaking a four-week supervised practicum placement (internship) in an Indonesian legal workplace environment.

No background in Indonesian language is required to participate in this program. Learn more and apply here.

The application deadline for ACICIS’ Law Professional Practicum 2019 is 1 July 2018.

1. Clerkship Masterclass

Registrations are now open for the next Clerkship Masterclass to be held on Friday 22 June at the Monash Law Chambers in the City.

The Masterclass has been designed to deliver essential, practical skills relating to research, writing, preparing memos and tips to work effectively during the Clerkship.  The sessions are presented by lawyers from top Law Firms, expert staff from the Law Library, academics from the Law Faculty and staff from other legal organisations.

As the Masterclass is primarily aimed at students who will shortly be undertaking a seasonal clerkship, preference will be given to students who have secured a clerkship or equivalent.

Please note that we usually start the Masterclass at approximately 10am and conclude by 3.30pm.  A more detailed breakdown of the day will be provided once the program has been finalised.  As this is a practical session, we also ask that you bring along a laptop or mobile device, if possible.  A light lunch is provided.

If you wish to attend, please register here  (Note that you need to be logged in as a Monash student to complete the form).

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

Date: Friday 22 June

Time: 10am – 3.30pm (times will be confirmed)

Venue: Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

1. Vice-Chancellor’s Ancora Imparo Program

Applications are now open for the Vice-Chancellor’s Ancora Imparo Program.

The program is a unique opportunity, available only to second-year Monash University students. Participants will hear from inspiring leaders with backgrounds ranging from business, politics, sport, public service, education, health, law, and the arts.

The Ancora Imparo Program offers a range of opportunities and activities that:

• draw on and foster your sense of idealism
• increase your self-understanding
• affirm and strengthen your confidence in your existing abilities
• foster an ethic of service
• enhance your ability to effect positive social change
• provide you with an opportunity to work with other passionate and committed peers
• facilitate your learning from past and present leaders.

Applications close Monday 6 August. For more information and to apply see here.

2. Tax Help

Do you need help with your Tax Return?

Tax Help is a network of ATO-trained and accredited Monash student volunteers who provide a free and confidential service to help people complete their tax returns online using myTax.

Make an appointment here between 1 July – 30 October.

Tax Help

3. Introducing the LawLife Podcast

Evidence lecturer and criminal lawyer Dr Martine Marich, and Monash JD students Jake Morrison and Maurice Stuckey, are delighted to announce the release of their podcast LawLife, discussing the factors which contribute to resilience and longevity in a career in law.

Listen for interviews with Australia’s best and brightest senior lawyers, with a generous touch of true crime.

You can find it on iTunes.

1. Vice-Chancellor’s Ancora Imparo Program

Applications are now open for the the Vice-Chancellor’s Ancora Imparo Program.

The program is a unique opportunity, available only to second-year Monash University students. Participants will hear from inspiring leaders with backgrounds ranging from business, politics, sport, public service, education, health, law, and the arts.

The Ancora Imparo Program offers a range of opportunities and activities that:

• draw on and foster your sense of idealism
• increase your self-understanding
• affirm and strengthen your confidence in your existing abilities
• foster an ethic of service
• enhance your ability to effect positive social change
• provide you with an opportunity to work with other passionate and committed peers
• facilitate your learning from past and present leaders.

Applications close Monday 6 August. For more information and to apply see here.

2. What are your career aspirations?

3. Intercultural interaction study: your views wanted!

Culture Bridge Institute is a not-for-profit public policy think tank run by university students, for university students. Culture Bridge Institute is dedicated to researching and finding solutions in relation to cross-cultural interaction issues in Australia.

Culture Bridge Institute is conducting research on intercultural interaction issues faced by students at Monash University. They would love to hear from your thoughts and experience as a Monash Law student.

The findings of this survey will be used to influence change at Monash University and to ultimately improve the intercultural experience on campus.

Click here to access the survey and share your views

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