General
1. Sir John Monash Medal
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 (Honours) 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.
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.
To nominate and to learn more please see the Sir John Monash Medal webpage.
Please note nominations close 5:00 pm on Monday 17 February 2020.
2. Law Ambassador Program
The Monash Law Ambassador Program offers a range of opportunities to gain valuable leadership skills which will enhance your career development, professionalism and increase your employability. It is also a great way to meet new people and create friendships.
The program is designed to equip Ambassadors with confidence and skills to help make them highly sought after by employers. Ambassadors represent and promote Monash Law at a range of student, alumni and industry events.
Throughout the year, Ambassadors work in teams together to create a project of their choice to improve student employability, enhance student experience and benefit the community. Ambassadors are invited to around 10 different workshops aimed at supporting their projects and improving their employability skills.
Applications close 5.00pm on Monday 9 March. Applicants will be advised on the outcome of their application by 5.00pm Friday 13 March. Apply now
3. Monash University Law Review – Editorial Committee applications now open
The Monash University Law Review is the flagship academic journal of the Faculty of Law at Monash University. It is highly regarded by the legal profession and international law schools.
The 2020 Editors and Faculty Advisors are accepting applications from current LLB and JD students to join the Editorial Committee in 2020. Committee members will receive training to complete 3–4 partial edits of an article during the course of the year. The time commitment per edit is approximately 10 hours. Involvement with the Review provides students with valuable practical skills in legal research, writing and editing, and is highly regarded by law firms and employers.
We are looking for highly committed students with strong time management skills, excellent attention to detail and close familiarity with the AGLC. Applicants with at least one full year of study remaining will be preferred. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, those with a disability and students from under-represented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, including those supported by Monash under the Equity definitions.
To apply, please send your CV, one-page cover letter and latest unofficial academic transcript to law.review@monash.edu with the subject line ‘2020 Committee Application’. Your cover letter should outline your reasons for applying, suitability for the role and expected graduation date. Applications will close at 5PM on 30 January 2020. Students will be notified if they have progressed to the next stage of the application process — an editing exercise — following the close of applications.
If you have any questions, please contact the Editors at law.review@monash.edu. We look forward to receiving your applications!
4. 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 .