Law Student Gazette

1. Commercial CPD Seminar: Privacy Law in an Era of Disruption (Wednesday 20 November)

With no statutory or common law tort for invasion of privacy in Australia, this session will explore current privacy protections and causes of action in legislation and common law. It will also discuss law reform proposals to improve redress, such as a statutory tort and strengthened protections under existing privacy legislation, as most recently recommended by the ACCC’s Digital Platforms Report. Our panel will also highlight the growing tension between rapidly evolving technology and current notions of privacy.

Date: Wednesday 20 November 2019
Time: 5.15pm – 6.15pm
Venue: Monday University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne

2. Culture as Key: The Hayne Banking Royal Commission and the Future of Enforcement for Australian Regulatory Agencies (Wednesday 27 November)

The Final Report of the Hayne Banking Royal Commission found that poor culture was a key contributor to much of the misconduct it examined, with a whole chapter dedicated to ‘Culture, Governance and Remuneration’. Principal amongst the recommendations made is the adoption of an attitude to enforcement amongst Australian regulators that takes, at its starting point, ‘Why not litigate?’ Commissioner Hayne implicitly argues that the culture of organisations will improve if the law is enforced.

This CLARS Law & Business Student Discussion Forum will assess the efficacy of a ‘Why not litigate?’ stance going forward, and its implications for ASIC’s previous enforcement practice, particularly the use of a ‘pyramid of enforcement’. Further, it will discuss some recent initiatives and ‘new’ regulatory tools that focus on culture as a key item of interest in the regulation of corporations. This event will be chaired by Professor Jennifer Hill, Bob Baxt AO Chair in Corporate and Commercial Law.

Date: Wednesday 27 November
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue: Moot Court, Level I, Monash Law School, 15 Ancora Imparo Way, Monash University (Clayton Campus)

RSVP here

1. 2020 ABL Graduate opportunities in Melbourne & Sydney

2. Career Conversation in Law

In this highly interactive, small group conversation you’ll be guided by an expert Career Success Coach to explore industry growth trends and employability strategies that will help you to develop and progress your career plans.

You’ll discover:

• Where you are in your career development journey, and the next steps for you Current industry trends which may impact your career plans
• What skills employers in your sector value most and how you can build and demonstrate these skills
• The meaningful next steps you can take to achieve your career goals

Two sessions will be running at Monash Law Chambers (555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne) on Thursday 21 November 2019 and there are limited spaces.

Please click here to register your attendance.

3. Judicial Clerk to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales

Applications are invited for the position of Judicial Clerk to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Honourable T F Bathurst AC.

Applications for the position will close on Sunday 24 November. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 2 December.

To apply and to find further information, see here.

1. English Connect Summer Workshops

Develop your professional and academic language skills over summer with our most popular workshops.

English Connect Summer Workshops are a great opportunity for you to develop your English language skills in a semi-intensive format.

The workshops run in blocks of 3 hours and you can register for the morning and / or afternoon sessions. Workshops will only run if 25 or more students register.

Register here

2. Free psychologist service available at Monash Law Chambers

A clinical psychologist, Linda Russell, will now be available for counselling appointments for students on Tuesdays at Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne.

This is a free and confidential service that Monash Law students can access. For further information and to make an appointment, please email linda.russell@monash.edu .

3. Trinity College Law Review – Call for Submissions

The Trinity College Law Review (TCLR) is Ireland’s oldest and leading student law journal. The TCLR is now accepting submissions for Volume XXIII of the print edition and the TCLR Online.

Publication in the TCLR represents the culmination of valuable legal research and writing and is widely recognised as a significant achievement. TCLR gladly accepts articles and case notes from undergraduates, postgraduates and graduates, on all areas of law. Numerous prizes are available for successful authors.

The submission deadline for Volume XXIII is 17 January 2020 at 17:00. For more information, including submission guidelines, please see here. 

1. Fiat Justitia Lecture: A National Integrity Commission? (Wednesday 20 November)

Presented by The Honourable Stephen Charles AO QC, Judge in the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria 1995 – 2006.

Date: Wednesday 13 November 2019
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (followed by refreshments)
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
RSVP here: Essential for catering purposes

2. Commercial CPD Seminar: Privacy Law in an Era of Disruption (Wednesday 20 November)

With no statutory or common law tort for invasion of privacy in Australia, this session will explore current privacy protections and causes of action in legislation and common law. It will also discuss law reform proposals to improve redress, such as a statutory tort and strengthened protections under existing privacy legislation, as most recently recommended by the ACCC’s Digital Platforms Report. Our panel will also highlight the growing tension between rapidly evolving technology and current notions of privacy.

Date: Wednesday 20 November 2019
Time: 5.15pm – 6.15pm
Venue: Monday University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP here by Monday 18 November

3. Queer Leaders Scholarship 2020 applications now open

The Queer Leaders Scholarship recognises the efforts of an LGBTIQ+ identifying Monash student who contributes to an inclusive culture and assists in promoting awareness and understanding of issues that may affect people of diverse genders and sexualities.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Wednesday 6 November

SCHOLARSHIP VALUE: $4000 for one year only

NUMBER OFFERED: One scholarship per year

Learn more

1. Clerkship Masterclass – Friday 22 November

Are you undertaking a clerkship or equivalent? Then don’t miss attending the next Clerkship Masterclass, designed to build essential research and writing skills for your Clerkship.

This workshop is designed to deliver essential, practical skills relating to research, writing, preparing memos and tips to work effectively during the Clerkship. Presented by lawyers from top Law Firms, Law Faculty staff, expert staff from the Law Library and from other legal organisations.

Date: Friday 22 November

Time: 9.45am to 3.00pm (approx)

Venue: Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Click here to book.

More information: Katie Lang, Monash Law Library (03 9902 4384)

Note: There will be nothing included on how to obtain a Clerkship. This Masterclass is designed for students who have already obtained a Clerkship or Masterclass.

As this is a practical session, please ensure that you bring a laptop with you, if possible. A detailed breakdown of the day will be provided once the program has been finalised.

2. Summer Internship at Infrastructure Victoria

Infrastructure Victoria is an independent statutory authority which provides expert advice, undertakes research and guides decision making on Victoria’s infrastructure needs and priorities.

This position of intern would assist IV officers with research projects relating to any transport, energy, water, planning, amongst other areas.

Depending on the project, there could be some general literature research and analysis, writing up of this work and meeting with stakeholders.

The internship runs from December 2019 to February 2020 – can be flexible.

To apply for this internship, please send your resume and a one page cover letter briefly explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience would make you the best candidate for this opportunity. Send application to enquiries@infrastructurevictoria.com.au.

Please note applications close 5.00pm Monday 11 November.