Archive for February, 2019

General

Friday, February 15th, 2019

1. Sir John Monash Medal – nominations closing soon

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 Friday 22 February 2019.

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 the online submission form by no later than 5:00 pm on Friday 22 February 2019.

2. Volunteer Opportunities at Monash Law Clinics –Clayton

The following volunteer opportunities are available in 2019 at Monash Law Clinics –Clayton for LLB & JD Monash Law Students.

Wednesday Night Advice Only Service

Applications for the Wednesday Night General Advice Session at Monash Law Clinic will open at 9:30am 4 March 2019 and close 6pm 11 March 2019. 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 10 April 2019 at 6pm

Sessions will commence on 17 April 2019

For an application form please see our website.

 

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 Law Clinic will open 9:30am 4 March 2019 and close 6pm 11 March 2019

Orientation will be held on Wednesday 10 April 2019 at 6pm

Sessions will commence on Tuesday 9 April 2019

For an application form please see our website.

3. Attend a UN delegation in New York

UNCCA invites Australian Law student to apply to participate in the UNLAWS Scheme.

UNCCA (UNCITRAL National Coordination Committee for Australia) has established a scheme for Australian law students to attend UNCITRAL Working Group meetings in New York (UN Headquarters) in 2019 as part of a delegation with Australian UNCCA Expert members.

The aim of the UNLAWS Scheme is to increase awareness of the work of UNCITRAL and to provide students with a unique opportunity to participate in the consideration and formulation of future harmonised legal texts in relation to trade law.  Each Working Group sessions typically last of one week.

For more information about the UNLAWS Scheme (including how to apply) please contact the Convenor of UNLAWS, Dr Alan Davidson, Education Director of UNCCA. Dr Davidson may be contacted here: 
a.davidson@law.uq.edu.au.

 

 

Careers

Friday, February 15th, 2019

1. Graduate Analyst – job opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager of Projects and Analytics, this role will be responsible in researching, analysing and applying knowledge in a new manufacturing environment. The successful applicant will assist with searching patents in the industry and researching international trade laws and Intellectual Property (IP) protection in the area of standards compilation and business information. Applications close 28 February. Learn more + apply here

2. Research Associateship position with the ALRC in 2020

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) undertakes research and provides recommendations to reform the law on topics selected by the Attorney-General of Australia.

The Honourable Justice Sarah Derrington, President of the Australian Law Reform Commission, invites interested persons to apply for a Research Associate position commencing in February 2020.  This position will be based in Brisbane.

How to Apply – see here.

Applications close midnight on Friday 15 February 2019.

Events

Friday, February 15th, 2019

1. Trailblazers: Insights from Women of Influence (International Women’s Day 2019)

On International Women’s Day, Monash University is proud to host Trailblazers: Insights from Women of Influence.

This breakfast event features an expert panel of women of influence who have blazed their own trails across a diverse range of industries.

Join Rebecca Goddard (Federal Agent and AFLW Premiership coach), Dr Susan Carland (academic, author and social commentator) and Michelle Jablko (Chief Financial Officer, ANZ) as they reflect on their own wins and challenges in their professional lives so far. They’ll provide invaluable insights into how to overcome obstacles and blaze your own trail, and how to achieve #BalanceForBetter to make a positive impact in the world.

Date: Friday 8 March 2019

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

Cost: $30 student ticket (apply 50% discount code IWDSTUDENT when booking), $60 full price single ticket, $420 table of 8

Buy tickets

Presented by Monash Law, Monash Business School and Monash Arts.

2. Wominjeka Monash returns to O-week 2019

Wominjeka Monash or ‘Welcome to Monash’, will be held at Clayton, Caulfield, Peninsula and Parkville during Orientation week.

The event celebrates and acknowledges Indigenous culture, while welcoming our newest students. We will be treated to live music from Australia’s biggest names at Clayton, Caulfield and Parkville. Workshops, lawn games and other activities will also be available across each campus. This event is open to all staff and students.

This year, we’re bringing Dreamtime Awards Best female artist 2018 Mojo Juju to Clayton campus, Triple J Hottest 100 featured artist Kira Puru to Caulfield campus, and Approachable Members of Your Local Community to Parkville campus.

Learn more – check out the Wominjeka Clayton event page.

3. Global Legal Hackathon – 22-24 February

The Global Legal Hackathon returns to Melbourne over the weekend of 22-24 February 2019.
Is there a problem in the legal industry that requires a legal tech solution? Join the Global Legal Hackathon, hosted at Monash University, and you can be part of the solution.
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.

You don’t need to be a tech whiz or a high flying lawyer to take part – if you’re a student, budding entrepreneur or business enthusiast this one’s for you!

Date: Friday 22 – Sunday 24 February 2019

Venue: Learning & Teaching Building, Monash University, Clayton Campus

*Registration has now closed*

General

Thursday, February 7th, 2019

1. Sir John Monash Medal – nominations now open

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 Friday 22 February 2019.

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 the online submission form by no later than 5:00 pm on Friday 22 February 2019.

2. Attend a UN delegation in New York

UNCCA invites Australian Law student to apply to participate in the UNLAWS Scheme.

UNCCA (UNCITRAL National Coordination Committee for Australia) has established a scheme for Australian law students to attend UNCITRAL Working Group meetings in New York (UN Headquarters) in 2019 as part of a delegation with Australian UNCCA Expert members.

The aim of the UNLAWS Scheme is to increase awareness of the work of UNCITRAL and to provide students with a unique opportunity to participate in the consideration and formulation of future harmonised legal texts in relation to trade law.  Each Working Group sessions typically last of one week.

For more information about the UNLAWS Scheme (including how to apply) please contact the Convenor of UNLAWS, Dr Alan Davidson, Education Director of UNCCA. Dr Davidson may be contacted here: 
a.davidson@law.uq.edu.au.

 

 

Events

Thursday, February 7th, 2019

1. Global Legal Hackathon – 22-24 February

The Global Legal Hackathon returns to Melbourne over the weekend of 22-24 February 2019.
Is there a problem in the legal industry that requires a legal tech solution? Join the Global Legal Hackathon, hosted at Monash University, and you can be part of the solution.
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.

You don’t need to be a tech whiz or a high flying lawyer to take part – if you’re a student, budding entrepreneur or business enthusiast this one’s for you!

Date: Friday 22 – Sunday 24 February 2019

Venue: Learning & Teaching Building, Monash University, Clayton Campus

2. Making Wellness Core Business 14 – 15 February 2019

The Wellness for Law Forum 2019 is the ninth annual gathering of the national Wellness for Law Network and its supporters, from academia and the profession.
The Forums provide the opportunity for scholarship and good practice to be shared in a collegiate and supportive environment.
The program for the two days is split between well-being in legal education and wellbeing in the legal profession:
Day One: Wellbeing in Legal Education
Date: Thursday 14 February 2019
Time: 9am start
Location: Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham Street Carlton
Cost: $50 per person
Day Two: Wellbeing in the Legal Profession
Date: Friday 15 February 2019
Time: 9am start
Location: Faculty of Law, Monash University, Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Cost: $50 per person
Learn more: The Wellness for Law Forum 2019

3. Seminar: When a casual relationship becomes a permanent headache

Presented by Monash Business School.
You are invited to attend a free seminar and networking event, hosted by Monash Business School titled: When a casual relationship becomes a permanent headache, presented by Professor Andrew Stewart, University of Adelaide.
Date: Monday 11 February
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm AEDT
Venue: Monash Conference Centre Level 7 30 Collins Street Melbourne, VIC 3000
TICKETS + MORE INFO

4. Technological Innovation and Commercial Law

Blockchain, bitcoin and smart contracts: no longer buzzwords, these technologies are re-shaping societies — and legal landscapes. But the impact these emerging technologies will have is difficult to predict.
The first Commercial Court CPD Seminar of 2019 will serve as an introduction to these innovations in legal and financial technology (or “fintech”) and forecast some of the opportunities and challenges such advances may present to commercial practitioners and their clients.
Date: 13 February 2019
Time: 5:15 pm

Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Cost: Free to attend

Careers

Thursday, February 7th, 2019

1. Graduate Analyst – job opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager of Projects and Analytics, this role will be responsible in researching, analysing and applying knowledge in a new manufacturing environment. The successful applicant will assist with searching patents in the industry and researching international trade laws and Intellectual Property (IP) protection in the area of standards compilation and business information. Applications close 28 February. Learn more + apply here

2. Research Associateship position with the ALRC in 2020

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) undertakes research and provides recommendations to reform the law on topics selected by the Attorney-General of Australia.

The Honourable Justice Sarah Derrington, President of the Australian Law Reform Commission, invites interested persons to apply for a Research Associate position commencing in February 2020.  This position will be based in Brisbane.

How to Apply – see here.

Applications close midnight on Friday 15 February 2019.

LSS Equity

Thursday, February 7th, 2019

1. Textbook Equity Grants now open

Applications are now open for the Semester One Textbook Equity Grants, provided in partnership with the Monash Bookstore and Law Faculty.

Applications close 11pm Wednesday 13 February 2019.  

The grants are open to undergraduate and JD students, and can be used to purchase books at the Monash Bookstore (Clayton) or online, with free delivery to Monash Chambers.

If you have any questions please contact Bridget Sheahan (Director of Social Justice & Equity) at equity@monashlss.com or visit the LSS website for more information. APPLY NOW HERE