Law Student Gazette

1. Future Work Future Leaders conference

Prepare for the future of work at the Future Work Future Leaders conference on Thursday 13 September, at Clayton campus.

Hear from Google, EY, Thankyou Group, Marita Cheng and others who can help you make sense of global megatrends.

You could also win an iPad mini by joining our competition on the day! Find out more and register here.

2. Mocha Is Not Coffee! Fringe Festival play written and directed by Monash Law student

Mocha Is Not Coffee! is a new work written and directed by Verity Norbury which follows the story of four highly competitive (and self-destructive) law students. It’s all fun and terror until one goes missing!

This performance is being used as part of the playwright’s Honours Thesis, which is looking at the ways in which performance methodologies may open up a conversation around mental health and law school.

Event details

Date: 24 September – 27 September

Time: 7:30pm-8:40pm

Venue: Chapel Off Chapel The Mezzanine Space

Cost: Preview $12.50; Full $20.00; Student/Pensioner/Concession/Group $15.00

To purchase tickets see here

3. Prato and Malaysia Programs 2019- Information Sessions

Thinking of studying in the Prato or Malaysia Law Program 2019? If you want to find out more, you are warmly invited to come along to one of these information sessions. No RSVP required.

Postgraduate Information Session

Date: Tuesday 16 October

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, Seminar Room 2.

Undergraduate Information Session

Date: Wednesday 17 October

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Venue: Room 331, Learning and Teaching Building, Clayton Campus.

1. Commonwealth Parliament internship opportunities

Applications for 2019 close at midnight on 30 September 2018. To apply or learn more information see here.

2. EcoPeace Middle East Internship – Israel

Do you have a passion for policy, sustainable development, protecting the environment and promoting dialogue and peace-building? Would you like to expand your global experience and knowledge beyond a typical internship?

The Faculty of Law has an agreement with EcoPeace Middle East, Israel for 1 student (either UG or PG) to intern for 12 weeks, approximately December to February.

The successful student will be required to work on policy, external communication, resource development, research and education within the organisation. Please note that EcoPeace is not a law firm and the successful student will not be working in the legal department.

For more information see here.

1. $3,000 – $5,000 to study in Indonesia

ACICIS, Indonesia are currently accepting applications until the 1 September, 2018 for all semester 1, 2019 programs, including:

• January-February 2019 intake of ACICIS’ Law Professional Practicum (LPP) for which Monash currently has 4 x $3,000 NCP grants; and
• January-July 2019 intake of ACICIS’ Indonesian Business, Law and Society program (IBLS) for which Monash currently has 6 x $5,000 NCP grants.

Please find further information on both programs here.

2. GSP: Jindal India Immersion Programme

Reminder that calls for expressions of interest by UG students for the January 2019 Global Study Program: Jindal India Immersion Programme is open and will close on the 1 October 2018.

The India Immersion Programme will allow students to participate in seminars, lectures and field visits with leading academics and professionals from a variety of industries.

The course provides its participants with an introduction to India’s diverse regulatory, business and social impact landscape. The Programme is a valuable experience for Australian University Students studying Law, Business and/or Arts.

Please see here for information on eligibility and the expression of interest process via MAP.

3. Volunteer opportunities at Monash Law Clinics Clayton (MLCC)

Volunteer Opportunities are available in 2018-2019 at the Monash Law Clinics Clayton (MLCC) for Monash Law Students.

Wednesday Night Advice Only Service

Applications for the Wednesday Night General Advice Session at Monash Law Clinics Clayton will open at 9am Monday 3 September 2018 and close 10am Tuesday 11 September 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. This volunteer period will run until April 2019.

Orientation will be held on Wednesday 26 September 2018 at 6pm at MLCC.

Sessions will commence on Wednesday 3 October 2018

For an application form please see here.

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. This volunteer period will run until April 2019.

Applications for Tuesday Night Family Advice Session at Monash Law Clinics Clayton will open 9am Monday 3 September 2018 and close 10am Tuesday 11 September 2018.

Orientation will be held on Wednesday 26 September 2018 at 6pm.

Sessions will commence on Tuesday 2 October 2018

For an application form please see here.