Law Student Gazette

1. Are you hoping to be admitted to legal practice?

The Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) will visit Monash Clayton Campus and Monash Law Chambers (CBD) to speak about admission to the Supreme Court of Victoria, with a particular emphasis on key disclosure requirements and satisfying the Board that you are a fit and proper person to be admitted to the legal profession.

This is an important event for all law students and you should try to attend if you are able. The presentation will take 50 minutes, inclusive of question time.

The VLAB presenters will be The Hon. David Habersberger QC (VLAB Deputy Chairman) and Mrs Deborah Jones (VLAB CEO).

There are two options for your convenience. Please see below:

Seminar 1: Tuesday 3 September, 12.00pm – 1.00pm at Monash Clayton Campus, Moot Court, 15 Ancora Imparo Way

Seminar 2: Monday 28 October, 5.00pm – 6.00pm at Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Register for either session here.

2. EY Graduate Program 2020

The 2020 EY Graduate Program is now accepting applications.

EY is one of the largest multinational professional service firms in the world.

Through its four service lines – Assurance, Advisory, Tax and Transaction Advisory Services – EY helps organisations capitalise on opportunities for business.

For more information, including applications and closing dates, see here.

3. Wong & Partners recruitment programs – Malaysia

Interested in practising law in Malaysia? Check out opportunities at Wong & Partners, including Pupillage Program and Vacation Scheme. Please contact Wong & Partners for further information regarding eligibility.

1. JD Peer Mentoring Program

Are you a new Monash JD student?

The Monash LSS Peer Mentor Program is a great way to help settle you into the JD.

Our mentors are friendly students from the years above who are keen to share their experiences and provide you with the necessary tips and tricks for your law journey ahead.

Register for the Peer Mentor Program here (registration closes at 4.00pm on Monday 9 September).

Want to know more about the LSS? Learn more or join here.

3. Secure Yourself as a Freelancer

As the gig economy continues its rapid growth in Australia and across the world, an increasing number of businesses are turning to freelancers to complete a range of tasks. The Australian Industry Group found that over one third of Australians were engaged in some form of freelance work over the past year.

The most in-demand freelance jobs cut across a variety of different skill sets, including: mobile and software development, graphic design, excel data entry, copywriting and proofreading. Yet, one thing almost all freelancers have in common is a need for more clarity around their legal obligations with contractors.

Date: Thursday 29 August

Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Venue: Academy Xi, Level 3, 45 Exhibition St, Melbourne 3000

FREE book tickets here

5. Carlton & United Breweries – Industry Seminar

Carlton & United Breweries is one of Australia’s most iconic beer companies, with a history dating back to 1832. We brew some of Australia’s most beloved beers and ciders including Victoria Bitter, Carlton Draught, Pure Blonde, Great Northern, Strongbow, Mercury and Bulmers.

At Carlton & United Breweries, it’s not about what you studied, or where you worked – it’s about what you can do. We value talented people who aren’t afraid to be bold, resourceful and committed.

We invite you to join us in the CUB Bar for a panel session with law graduates who all work in different parts of our business, from the in-house legal team to commercial, to hear about their career journeys and where a career with CUB might take you.

Panellists

Victor Li: Legal Director – Commercial & IP

Sarah Hasssen: Associate Director – Tax

Isaac Lowrie: Director – Strategy & Planning

Anthony Langford: Associate Director – Commercial PPM

Seminar Details

Date: Wednesday 18 September 2019

Time: 5.00pm -7.00pm

Venue: CUB Bar, Level 20 2 Southbank Boulevard

Registration is essential before Friday 13 September : REGISTER HERE

1. Volunteer Opportunities – Monash Law Clinics Clayton

Volunteer Opportunities are available at the Monash Law Clinics Clayton (MLCC) for Monash Law Students. Please note that due to high demand, late applications will not be accepted.

Wednesday Night Advice Only Service

Applications for the Wednesday Night General Advice Session at Monash Law Clinics Clayton are open until 5pm Friday 30 August 2019.

The Wednesday night volunteer team provides advice to clients experiencing a wide range of general law 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 2020.

You will be notified about your Application by 11 September 2019.

Orientation will be held on Wednesday 25 September 2019 at 6pm at MLCC.

Sessions will commence on Wednesday 2 October 2019.

For an application form please see here.

Tuesday Night Family Law

Applications for Tuesday Night Family Advice Session at Monash Law Clinics Clayton are open until 5pm Friday 30 August2019.

The Tuesday night volunteer team provides advice to clients experiencing a wide range of family law problems.

Students are rostered to volunteer on a Tuesday night on a fortnightly basis from 6:00pm until approximately 8:30pm. This volunteer period will run until April 2020.

Orientation will be held on Wednesday 25 September 2019 at 6pm.

Sessions will commence on Tuesday 1 October 2019.

For an application form please see here.

2. Clinical psychologist support at Chambers

A clinical psychologist, Dr Emily Horwill, will now be available for counselling appointments on Wednesdays at Monash Law Chambers, CBD.

This is a free and confidential service that students can access.

Appointments will be available from 10.30am to 3.30pm on Wednesdays in Meeting Room 1 on Level 1.

There is also scope for Emily to run a 3-hour safeTALK session on being suicide alert and/or a 2-day Mental Health First Aid workshop if there is sufficient interest from staff or from student groups.

3. Aurora Internship Program

The Aurora Internship Program has contributed to capacity building for Indigenous and Indigenous-sector organisations by placing over 2,400 talented and passionate interns.

The Program continues to place students and graduates from various educational backgrounds, including law, in full-time unpaid 4 to 6 week internships, at over 200 organisations Australia-wide, all with an Indigenous focus, working in the area of:

• Native title
• Land rights
• Policy development
• Advocacy
• Justice
• Health and Social welfare
• Human rights
• Community development
• Environmental policy.

For more information and to apply see here. Applications close Friday 30 August.

4. Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

The Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship is one of five scholarships offered through the Westpac Scholars Trust which awards 100 scholarships every year, forever. The Trust was established in 2014 to help support individuals with the drive and ideas to shape the future of Australia.

17 Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships, valued up to $120,000 per student over two to three years, are available to 2020 PhD and Masters students from any discipline.

Applicants must demonstrate how their research or course work aligns with one of the scholarship program’s key focus areas – technology and innovation, driving social change or strengthening Australia’s ties with Asia. PhD students may also receive the RTP scholarship in addition to the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship, providing value of over $200,000 collectively.

2020 applications are now open and close on Thursday 5 September.

For more information see here.

5. University education research priorities – survey

Phase 2 of the Monash University education research priorities survey questionnaire is now live. The research study is to explore staff and student perceptions of what should be the priorities for University education research at Monash, what are the barriers to it being successful, and factors that what will enable its success.

The survey is conducted by the Monash Education Academy. The findings will help to develop a strategy to support higher education research.

The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Please access the survey here.

For participating in this study, you will have the opportunity, at the end of the survey, to enter a prize draw for a $50 voucher.

6. Free language classes

Come to the MSA Language Drop In, from Week 1-10 (Semester 2) at Clayton Campus.

We provide the opportunity to learn basic language skills and to practice through weekly conversation catch-ups.

The following languages are available during Semester 2:

• Arabic
• Cantonese
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean (2 class options available)
• Mandarin (2 class options available)
• Russian
• Spanish

Registrations are essential. Register here.

This program is brought to you by MSA Volunteering. Funded by SSAF.

7. Economics experiments

Economics experiments are taking place at Monash. Monash researchers use these experiments to study how people make decisions. Most involve playing simple games on a computer, or with pen and paper.

• Help promote research at your university
• No prior knowledge of economics is needed.
• Most experiments take between 30 minutes and 2 hours.
• Most participants earn between $15 and $30 per hour.
• There is no deception, and no physical stress of any kind.
• Participation is open to all students.
• Your identity is kept confidential from other participants, and no personal information about you is shared with anyone else.

For more information or to register, see here or search Google for Monash Laboratory of Experimental Economics (MonLEE).

1. Duffy & Simon 2019 Clerkship Program

Applications for the Duffy & Simon 2019 clerkship program are now open.

This two-week program will give the chosen applicant a feel for what it would be like to become part of the team at Duffy &
Simon after graduation from law school.

Duffy & Simon are on the lookout for well rounded, motivated individuals; who are intellectually curious and have
sound academics; who display business acumen and are practical in their approach; who enjoy a challenge and seek
new opportunities; who take responsibility and use their initiative; who act with integrity and honesty in all of their
dealings; who express themselves confidently while staying open to new ideas; who strive to provide excellent
services to their clients; who seek a friendly, diverse and inclusive culture; and who take seriously our role in making
a difference in our local community.

More more information & to apply see here.

Applications close Sunday 11 August at 11:59pm AEST.

2. EY Graduate Program 2020

The 2020 EY Graduate Program is now accepting applications.

EY is one of the largest multinational professional service firms in the world.

Through its four service lines – Assurance, Advisory, Tax and Transaction Advisory Services – EY helps organisations capitalise on opportunities for business.

For more information, including applications and closing dates, see here.

1. Us Too? Bullying and Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession

The largest-ever global survey of legal professionals has revealed startling rates of bullying and sexual harassment in the legal profession:

• 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men have experienced bullying in the workplace;
• 1 in 3 women have been sexually harassed;
• Half to three-quarters of bullying and sexual harassment cases are not reported.

3. War On e-Waste – with Craig Reucassel

What is e-Waste? How do we dispose of it correctly and recycle it?

Join Craig Reucassel from ABC’s War on Waste to talk about the new ban on electronic waste from landfill, waste avoidance, and how to take action at Monash University and in your community.

Bring along your small electronic waste to be recycled for free. Information on waste, recycling and innovation will be on display from 6.00-7.00pm and after the presentation.

4. Future Work, Future Leaders Week

How can you adapt and thrive throughout your career?

Get involved in Future Work, Future Leaders Week (26 – 31 August).

Take a tour of future-focused companies, be part of inspiring discussions and workshops, on-campus film screenings and more.

5. Secure Yourself as a Freelancer

As the gig economy continues its rapid growth in Australia and across the world, an increasing number of businesses are turning to freelancers to complete a range of tasks. The Australian Industry Group found that over one third of Australians were engaged in some form of freelance work over the past year.

The most in-demand freelance jobs cut across a variety of different skill sets, including: mobile and software development, graphic design, excel data entry, copywriting and proofreading. Yet, one thing almost all freelancers have in common is a need for more clarity around their legal obligations with contractors.

Date: Thursday 29 August

Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Venue: Academy Xi, Level 3, 45 Exhibition St, Melbourne 3000

FREE book tickets here

7. Carlton & United Breweries – Industry Seminar

Carlton & United Breweries is one of Australia’s most iconic beer companies, with a history dating back to 1832. We brew some of Australia’s most beloved beers and ciders including Victoria Bitter, Carlton Draught, Pure Blonde, Great Northern, Strongbow, Mercury and Bulmers.

At Carlton & United Breweries, it’s not about what you studied, or where you worked – it’s about what you can do. We value talented people who aren’t afraid to be bold, resourceful and committed.

We invite you to join us in the CUB Bar for a panel session with law graduates who all work in different parts of our business, from the in-house legal team to commercial, to hear about their career journeys and where a career with CUB might take you.

Panellists

Victor Li: Legal Director – Commercial & IP

Sarah Hasssen: Associate Director – Tax

Isaac Lowrie: Director – Strategy & Planning

Anthony Langford: Associate Director – Commercial PPM

Seminar Details

Date: Wednesday 18 September 2019

Time: 5.00pm -7.00pm

Venue: CUB Bar, Level 20 2 Southbank Boulevard

Registration is essential before Friday 13 September : REGISTER HERE

1. Clinical psychologist support at Chambers

A clinical psychologist, Dr Emily Horwill, will now be available for counselling appointments on Wednesdays at Monash Law Chambers, CBD.

This is a free and confidential service that students can access.

Appointments will be available from 10.30am to 3.30pm on Wednesdays in Meeting Room 1 on Level 1.

There is also scope for Emily to run a 3-hour safeTALK session on being suicide alert and/or a 2-day Mental Health First Aid workshop if there is sufficient interest from staff or from student groups.

2. Aurora Internship Program

The Aurora Internship Program has contributed to capacity building for Indigenous and Indigenous-sector organisations by placing over 2,400 talented and passionate interns.

The Program continues to place students and graduates from various educational backgrounds, including law, in full-time unpaid 4 to 6 week internships, at over 200 organisations Australia-wide, all with an Indigenous focus, working in the area of:

• Native title
• Land rights
• Policy development
• Advocacy
• Justice
• Health and Social welfare
• Human rights
• Community development
• Environmental policy.

For more information and to apply see here. Applications close Friday 30 August.

3. Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

The Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship is one of five scholarships offered through the Westpac Scholars Trust which awards 100 scholarships every year, forever. The Trust was established in 2014 to help support individuals with the drive and ideas to shape the future of Australia.

17 Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships, valued up to $120,000 per student over two to three years, are available to 2020 PhD and Masters students from any discipline.

Applicants must demonstrate how their research or course work aligns with one of the scholarship program’s key focus areas – technology and innovation, driving social change or strengthening Australia’s ties with Asia. PhD students may also receive the RTP scholarship in addition to the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship, providing value of over $200,000 collectively.

2020 applications are now open and close on Thursday 5 September.

For more information see here.

4. University education research priorities – survey

Phase 2 of the Monash University education research priorities survey questionnaire is now live. The research study is to explore staff and student perceptions of what should be the priorities for University education research at Monash, what are the barriers to it being successful, and factors that what will enable its success.

The survey is conducted by the Monash Education Academy. The findings will help to develop a strategy to support higher education research.

The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Please access the survey here.

For participating in this study, you will have the opportunity, at the end of the survey, to enter a prize draw for a $50 voucher.

5. Free language classes

Come to the MSA Language Drop In, from Week 1-10 (Semester 2) at Clayton Campus.

We provide the opportunity to learn basic language skills and to practice through weekly conversation catch-ups.

The following languages are available during Semester 2:

• Arabic
• Cantonese
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean (2 class options available)
• Mandarin (2 class options available)
• Russian
• Spanish

Registrations are essential. Register here.

This program is brought to you by MSA Volunteering. Funded by SSAF.

6. Economics experiments

Economics experiments are taking place at Monash. Monash researchers use these experiments to study how people make decisions. Most involve playing simple games on a computer, or with pen and paper.

• Help promote research at your university
• No prior knowledge of economics is needed.
• Most experiments take between 30 minutes and 2 hours.
• Most participants earn between $15 and $30 per hour.
• There is no deception, and no physical stress of any kind.
• Participation is open to all students.
• Your identity is kept confidential from other participants, and no personal information about you is shared with anyone else.

For more information or to register, see here or search Google for Monash Laboratory of Experimental Economics (MonLEE).