Archive for October, 2019

Career Development

Friday, October 11th, 2019

1. Passionate about startups?

If you’re passionate about innovation or startups and want to amplify your entrepreneurial experience at Monash, the 2020 Generator Ambassador Program is the program for you.

This program is designed to give a front row seat to all of the startup action at Monash, and who knows, maybe even launch your own startup in the process.

Here’s what you’ll be doing

  1. You’ll representing the student voice of entrepreneurship at Monash
  2. You’ll help us run events, workshops and programs
  3. You’ll be an active part of the Generator community
Here’s what’s in it for you:
  1. We’ll invest in you – Work alongside the Generator team, startups and get exclusive access to programs and events
  2. We’ll pay your way – we’ll cover up to $1,000 in tickets to some of Melbourne’s biggest startup events and conferences
  3. You’ll get to network – meet incredible founders within Monash and from the broader Melbourne startup events
  4. You’ll build your personal brand – this will look great on your CV and LinkedIn, plus you’ll get your face on our website
  5. You’ll get inspired – who knows, maybe you’ll even start something of your own
Here’s who we’re looking for:
  • You know the Generator – you’ve been involved in past Generator events, workshops or programs
  • You’re into innovation and startups – you see the future of Monash as entrepreneurial, and want to be an active part of the evolution. You don’t have to be a founder
  • You’re a current Monash student – Undergrad, Post grad, PHD and enrolled to study at a Victorian campus next year (2020)
  • You’re committed to the role – click here for more info
Learn more about the role here.
Apply here.
If this sounds right for you, apply before applications close midnight Sunday 20 October.
Need more info? Shoot us an email at entrepreneurship@monash.edu.

2. Graduate Analyst

Are you a Law Graduate interested in International trade law and IP protection with strong research and analytical skills?

If the answer is yes then this might be the job for you.

Reporting to the General Manager of Projects and Analytics, this role will be responsible for 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 11:59pm AEDT on Monday 21 October 2019.

Learn more here.

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Events

Friday, October 11th, 2019

1. Top Secret Event

Exciting changes are afoot for the Monash Postgraduate Association!

We are pulling out all the stops to celebrate and raise awareness about these changes across all campuses during the week of 14-18 October, 2019.

You are invited to join us on Clayton campus on Wednesday 16 October from 12:00 – 2:00pm on the Lemon Scented Lawn.

There’ll be food, music, entertainment, activities, giveaways and prizes to be won. And most importantly, you’ll find out what the hullabaloo is all about.

Learn more here. We look forward to seeing you there.

 

2. National Commercial Law Seminar – Recent Developments in Misleading and Unconscionable Conduct

The expert panel will discuss recent appellate authorities on misleading or deceptive conduct and statutory unconscionable conduct, including ASIC v Kobelt (High Court) and ACCC v Medibank (Full Federal Court). This seminar will provide an insight into the presenters’ differing perspectives – academic, corporate lawyer and regulatory lawyer. Learn more

Date: Wednesday 16 October

Time: 5.15pm – 6.15pm

Venue: Court 8A, Federal Court of Australia, Owen Dixon Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 305 William St, Melbourne

Registration: The event is free to attend but RSVP is essential. Register here

Chair:

  • The Honourable Justice Michael O’Bryan, Judge, Federal Court of Australia

Presenters:

  • Professor Bryan Horrigan – Dean, Monash Law and member of the Australian Government Panel whose recommendations led to reform of the law of statutory unconscionability
  • Caroline Coops – Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
  • Katrina Close – Melbourne Director, Australian Government Solicitor

 

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

The Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) will visit 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).

Date: Monday 28 October

Time: 5.00pm – 6.00pm

Venue: Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Register here.

 

4. Industry Seminar Series with Baker McKenzie 

Monash Law’s Industry Seminar Series provides career pathway information and insights from various organisations across a broad range of sectors.

You are invited to this upcoming seminar featuring the law firm Baker McKenzie.

The seminar is your opportunity to hear directly from lawyers at Baker McKenzie about their own career journeys, as well as what a career at Baker McKenzie looks like. A recruitment consultant will also be present to discuss future career opportunities with the firm.

Monash Law Chambers
Date: Tuesday 12 November 2019
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Monash Law Chambers, Auditorium, Ground Floor, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Register here

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