Archive for March, 2020

General

Friday, March 27th, 2020

1. Adjusting to online learning and other things you did not anticipate this year

COVID-19 presents an unprecedented challenge for universities and our students. We’ve all had to change and adjust rapidly. With those changes comes fear, grief and stress. The first step is to acknowledge these feelings, and then take small but tangible actions to work through them. In this article Dr Kelly-Ann Allen, Monash Educational and Development Psychologist, offers some practical advice to help you through these challenges. Learn more

Career Development

Friday, March 27th, 2020

1. Career Success Conversations in Law [now online]

In this small group conversation, students are guided by an experienced Career Success Coach in a collaborative discussion on their career development journey.

Topics covered will include:

  • Current industry trends which may impact career plans
  • Building and demonstrating the skills that employers value, and
  • What steps can be taken to achieve career goals.

Link to register here

 

2. Life After Law School

If you’re a law student, chances are you’re finding yourself drowning in a huge amount of information about your career.
Life After Law School is a podcast series brought to you by the Faculty of Law. Meet law alumni and industry representatives with a legal background as they discuss their career pathways and career insights. You can find Life After Law School on Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud. Coming to other podcast players soon.

3. Leap Into Leadership Online

Hello from Career Connect.

We’re excited to announce that our new Leap into Leadership Online (LiLO) module, Foundations of Leadership, is now live!

The module helps students explore definitions of leadership, how leadership increases confidence and employability, provides improvement strategies, and gives advice on how to create a personal leadership development plan. Students can access Foundations of Leadership at any point of their LiLO progress, and be completed in their own time and at their own pace.

4. Department of Justice and Community Safety- intern program

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is now recruiting interns to work over their winter and summers university breaks for three to eight weeks on full-time paid placements at its head office in the Melbourne CBD. Please note that part time hours may be considered.

Perfect for students undertaking the penultimate year of a law or justice related degree (e.g. criminology), this is a rare opportunity to experience a compelling side of the legal profession outside private practice.

The department’s interns will enjoy exposure to policy development, legal advice and high-profile public litigation, legislation creation and cabinet processes s. Your contribution as an intern will aid in the development of advice provided to the Attorney-General and other justice ministers and contribute to exciting civil and criminal law reforms and policy projects.

Learn more

 

Events

Friday, March 27th, 2020

1. [Live stream] The emergence of ‘comply or explain’ as a global model for corporate governance codes

The introduction of the Cadbury Code in the UK in the early 1990s marked an important turning point in the evolution of corporate governance around the world.

The ‘comply or explain’ approach pioneered by the Cadbury Code prioritised flexibility and the role of market discipline in its approach. These priorities can be linked clearly to earlier trends in the evolution of company law and capital market regulation in the UK. However, it is more difficult to explain why the Cadbury Code should have exerted so much influence over systems of corporate governance which differ from the UK in their approach and evolution.

We propose three explanations for the spread of ‘comply or explain’ codes around the world and undertake qualitative and quantitative (leximetric) analysis in order to test these propositions.

Date: Monday 30 March

Time: 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm AEDT

Live stream via Zoom: Register here

 

2. [Live stream] Building Blocks of a Startup

Deciding to create your own startup project is exciting at the same time as daunting but incredibly rewarding and can open up your world to vast opportunities.

The Generator is thrilled to announce that we will be running an online webinar presented by James Alexander, Co-founder of Galileo Ventures, which will dive into some of the building blocks of a startup that will move your company towards a trajectory of success.

Date: Tuesday 31 March

Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm AEDT

Live stream via Zoom: Register here

 

General

Friday, March 13th, 2020

1. Progressive Law Network

The Progressive Law Network (PLN) is a network of students, staff and professionals working to promote social and environmental justice through the law. We run events and programs focused on non-commercial and public interest law. We are both community-oriented and career-oriented, forming connections between students, staff, professionals, and community organisations.

Join us at the PLN by dropping by coming along to our Welcome Drinks on Friday 20 March from 6pm. For more info, get in touch via Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, and we also welcome emails at pln@monashclubs.org.

In 2020, we look forward to seeing you at our events, including a climate justice panel discussion early in semester 1 as well as a mentoring program later in the year. Stay tuned for more events and activities TBA. Our members also receive a newsletter promoting articles, events, and volunteering and internship opportunities.

 

2. ABL Takeovers Competition

One of the country’s most prestigious commercial law firms, Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL), will partner with Monash Law on this year’s Takeovers Competition.

By registering to take part in the Takeovers Competition, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your skills and knowledge in response to a case study prepared by ABL, involving details of a hostile takeover.

The competition’s winning team will receive a $5,000 cash prize and the runners-up will receive $2,500.

Please form a team of 2 people and register to participate in the ABL and Monash Takeovers Competition by Wednesday 25 March.  Registration and further information can be accessed here.

Please note: both team members must have received a Distinction or High Distinction in Corporations Law or Company Law to be eligible.

 

3. Want to be a Monash Law social media ambassador?

Monash Law presents an exciting opportunity for creative and social media savvy Monash Law students.

As students, you are a central part of our University culture, as you contribute to a vibrant and lively campus atmosphere.

The Social Media Ambassador Program is a unique and fun opportunity for selected students to gain professional experience representing a brand, pitch ideas and work collaboratively with your faculty and fellow students to highlight what life is like as a student at Monash Law.

So if you’re passionate about social media and eager to get involved with campus life, apply now.

Benefits:

  • Build on your resume to showcase to future employers 
  • A professional recommendation from Monash Law 
  • Make new friends and join a fun team environment

Apply now

 

4. Free psychologist service to expand at Monash Law Chambers

Monash Law has expanded its onsite counselling service at Monash Law Chambers in the CBD with the appointment of an additional psychologist.

This free and confidential service is available to Monash Law students to access.

For further information and to make an appointment, please complete the booking request form (under the Law Chambers heading) or email linda.russell@monash.edu or Yisroel.Barber@monash.edu.

Volunteering

Friday, March 13th, 2020

1. Volunteer Opportunities at Monash Law Clinics – Clayton

The following volunteer opportunities are available in 2020 at the Monash Law Clinic –Clayton (MLCC) for LLB and JD Monash Law Students.

 

Wednesday Night Advice Only Service

The Wednesday night volunteer team provides advice to clients experiencing a wide range of legal problems.

Applications for the Wednesday Night General Advice Session at Monash Law Clinic Clayton will open on Monday 16 March at 9:30am and close 25 March at 6:00pm. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

To apply and to learn more please see here.

Important information:

  • 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 22 April at 6:00pm at MLCC, 60 Beddoe Avenue Clayton (at Monash University Clayton).
  • Sessions will commence on Wednesday 29 April.
  • Open to Monash LLB and JD students.

 

Tuesday Night Family Law

The Tuesday Night Family Law Advice Service handles matters relating to Children, Divorce and Intervention Orders.

Applications for Tuesday Night Family Advice Session at Monash Law Clinic will open on Monday 16 March at 9:30am and close 25 March at 6:00pm. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

To apply and to learn more please see here.

Important information:

  • Students are rostered to volunteers on Tuesday nights on a fortnightly basis from 6:00pm until approximately 8:30pm.
  • Orientation will be held on Wednesday 22 April at 6:00pm at MLCC, 60 Beddoe Avenue Clayton (at Monash University Clayton).
  • Sessions will commence on Tuesday 28 April.
  • Open to Monash LLB and JD students.

Career Development

Friday, March 13th, 2020

1. Life After Law School

If you’re a law student, chances are you’re finding yourself drowning in a huge amount of information about your career.
Life After Law School is a podcast series brought to you by the Faculty of Law. Meet law alumni and industry representatives with a legal background as they discuss their career pathways and career insights. You can find Life After Law School on Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud. Coming to other podcast players soon.

2. 2020 EY Oceania Tax Consulting Challenge

Can you solve a business challenge faced by a growing number of companies in the age of digital disruption?

If you’ve got an interest in business and a problem-solving mindset, EY’s Tax Consulting Challenge is for you! Demonstrate your analytical ability and you could win an EY internship. Our Oceania winner will also jet off to Amsterdam in November 2020 to participate in the International Final.

No prior tax knowledge or experience is required so seize the opportunity to get ahead of your peers!

How to enter the Challenge

  1. Go to www.ey.com/au/tcc  to access the TCC case study and submit your entry by 11.59pm, Monday 13 April 2020 (AEST).
  2. Shortlisted entries will be selected and notified no later than 7 days prior to the Regional Final and the entrants will be invited to present their case study recommendations to a EY Tax Partner/s in the week commencing 4 May 2020.
  3. EY will select state winners who will attend the Oceania Final on 20 May 2020 in Melbourne.
  4. The Oceania Final will incorporate individual and group challenges, information and informal networking sessions.  The panel of judges will nominate an overall winner to represent EY Oceania at the international competition hosted in Amsterdam in November 2020.  The overall winner of this global competition will receive an all-expenses paid around the world trip to visit EY Tax centres in London, New York and Hong Kong.

Fine print

Entrants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold (Australian or New Zealand) Permanent Residency in the country in which they are studying and applying. The competition is open to undergraduate, postgraduate or masters students from any degree discipline, graduating between 2021–2023.

 

3. Supreme Court of WA associateships

Applications are invited for a number of positions as personal staff to Judicial Officers at the Supreme Court of Western Australia. The length of tenure for each position is 12 or 24 months (commencing January 2021). The relevant positions will be identified in the latter part of 2020.

Prospective applicants should possess the following attributes:

  • A law degree, or nearly completed law degree;
  • A high level of academic achievement (Honours or equivalent is desirable, but not essential);
  • High-level research and analytical skills;
  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; and
  • Editorial skills are an advantage.

For more information on each position and to apply see here. Please note applications close Friday 20 March).

 

4. EY student and graduate programs – apply now

Applications for the EY Vacationer and Graduate Programs are now open. For more information see here.

Applications close on Thursday 26 March.

 

The Aurora Internship Program has contributed to capacity building for Indigenous and Indigenous-sector organisations by placing over 2,700 talented and passionate interns over 14 years.

The Program continues to place students and graduates with varied backgrounds including law at Indigenous sector organisations involved in native title, land rights, justice, policy and community development, health, social welfare and research, Australia wide.

Applications for the Winter program are open until 5:00pm AEST Friday 27 March. For more information see here.

 

Are you looking to develop a career in China’s Greater Bay Area?

An exciting opportunity to be trained in Hong Kong and Guangzhou or Shenzhen at a leading international law firm and become qualified in the PRC is here.

In King & Wood Mallesons International Center’s award-winning 2-year Propel training program, you will gain exposure over two legal jurisdictions and work on cross-border matters, rotating through different practice groups in KWM’s Hong Kong and South China offices.

KWM’s Propel program was commended by the Financial Times for designing the “first international graduate recruitment programme focused on China’s Greater Bay Area initiative”, in the category of Managing and Developing Talent, Financial Times Asia Pacific Innovative Lawyers Report 2019.

Click here if you are interested to learn about opportunities at KWM available in the GBA.

Applications are now open until Sunday 19 April 2020 – click here or scan the QR code to apply.

 

7. EY Tax Insights Event (Monday 16 March)

Join EY to learn more about EY’s Tax career opportunities and how you can enter a competition that could see you:

  • Develop your case study skills
  • Network with industry professionals
  • Win a paid internship in EY Tax
  • Win a trip to Amsterdam!

Date: Monday 16 March 2020

Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm

Venue: EY, 8 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, 3000

Dress: Business

RSVP essential here by 10 March

Note: All confirmed guests will be contacted by 11 March 2020 with specific event details.

 

8. Monitor Deloitte (Thursday 19 March)

Monitor Deloitte, founded by Michael Porter, is the strategy consulting practice of Deloitte. With 1200+ practitioners globally, Monitor Deloitte helps their clients grow, transform and reinvent themselves by resolving their most critical decisions concerning where to play and how to win in their market. Their offerings include Corporate & Business Unit Strategy, Growth Strategy, Business Transformation, M&A, Customer and Digital Strategy.

At this event you will meet the team from Monitor Deloitte and discover upcoming career opportunities.

Date: Thursday 19 March

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Venue: Clayton Campus, more details upon registration

Register here

 

9. EY Interview Insights (Friday 20 March)

Are you preparing for an interview or an experience that lasts a lifetime? Please join EY for an interview skills session and pizza lunch to get valuable insights for your interview preparation.

When: Friday 20 March

Where: EY, 8 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, 3000

Dress: Business

RSVP essential here by 12 March

Note: All confirmed guests will be contacted by 13 March 2020 with specific event details.

 

10. The Big Meet (Friday 27 March)

Every year Australia’s leading employers travel the country looking for high quality graduates and undergraduates. The Big Meet is your opportunity to meet up to 100 of these organisations in one day and in one location.
These organisations are offering a range of options including graduate employment, voluntary work, gap years, international internships, vacation work, postgraduate education, teaching, travel and overseas opportunities. Whatever your interests, The Big Meet has something that will meet your needs.

The Big Meet – Melbourne 2020

Date: Friday 27 March

Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm

Venue: Palladium at Crown, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank

Cost: Free

Registration: RSVP essential here

 

11. UniSuper: inside guide to law and governance (Friday 15 May)

UniSuper has designed a boardroom experience for select Monash University law students which is designed:

  • to broaden your knowledge of in-house career paths accessible to law graduates
  • to increase your knowledge of superannuation
  • to experience what it means to be an in-house practitioner.

Date: Friday 15 May

Time: Arrive from 9.00am for a 9.30am commencement, ending at 3:45pm

Venue: UniSuper – Level 1, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000

Dress code: Business attire

Please note: Places are limited, so apply here by Thursday 9 April to secure your spot.

Events

Friday, March 13th, 2020

1. From Student to Professional (Tuesday 17 March)

Transitioning from your studies in law to a career in the field can be a daunting prospect.

The LSS has organised for legal professionals in a number of fields to speak about their journey and share some useful tips and tricks for making your way in the legal world. The panel discussion will be followed by Q&A from the audience and networking over canapés.

Details on the speakers will be released closer to the date of the event, look out for updates and registration form on the Facebook event page.

Date: Tuesday 17 March

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Venue: Auditorium, Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St Melbourne 3000

Dress Code: Business casual

Register here

This event is open to all Monash LLB and JD students. Please feel free to contact careersofficer@monashlss.com for any queries.

 

2. Workplace Law Highlights Seminar (Thursday 19 March)

What do the new Industrial Manslaughter laws mean for companies and their officers? What are the latest developments in the general protections under the Fair Work Act (2009)?

New Industrial Manslaughter laws From 1 July this year, workplace manslaughter will be a jailable offence.

Under the recently passed amendments to Victoria’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, employers, self-employed persons and, in some cases, directors and officers of companies who, by their negligent conduct, cause the death of anyone who is owed a duty under the OHS Act face fines of up to $16.5 million for companies and up to 20 years in jail for individuals.

Dr Eric Windholz, Senior Lecturer and former General Counsel of WorkSafe Victoria, will explain the new laws, what led to their enactment, and what can be expected once they take effect.

Date: Thursday 19 March

Time: 5:45pm – 8:15pm

Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Cost: Free

Register here

 

3. Are Royal Commissions Fit for Purpose? (Monday 23 March)

Governments are increasingly setting up Royal Commissions in areas that have a significant policy focus. In Victoria, Royal Commissions have in recent years been established into Family Violence and Mental Health. At a national level, Royal Commissions have been established into banking, aged care and disability. A National Royal Commission into the 2019-2020 bushfire season has recently been announced.

Given the frequency with which Royal Commissions are being used to address complex public policy challenges, it is timely to examine their utility and opportunities to maximise their potential. This panel discussion gathers experts with a range of perspectives on the Royal Commission process. Through a facilitated discussion and including opportunities for attendees to be part of the discussion, the panel will consider a range of questions relating to the efficacy of Royal Commissions and their role in policy making and reform.

Date: Monday 23 March

Time: 5:15pm – 8:00pm

Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Cost: Free

Register here

 

4. The Emergence of ‘comply or explain’ as a global model for corporate governance codes

Speaker: Professor Iain MacNeil, Alexander Stone Chair of Commercial Law, University of Glasgow

The introduction of the Cadbury Code in the UK in the early 1990s marked an important turning point in the evolution of corporate governance around the world. The ‘comply or explain’ approach pioneered by the Cadbury Code prioritised flexibility and the role of market discipline in its approach. These priorities can be linked clearly to earlier trends in the evolution of company law and capital market regulation in the UK.

However, it is more difficult to explain why the Cadbury Code should have exerted so much influence over systems of corporate governance which differ from the UK in their approach and evolution. We propose three explanations for the spread of ‘comply or explain’ codes around the world and undertake qualitative and quantitative (leximetric) analysis in order to test these propositions.

Date: Monday 30 March

Time: 4:45pm – 6:15pm

Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Cost: Free

Register here

5. Directors Duties: ABL Corporate Law Seminar Series (Thursday 2 April)

Monash University in partnership with leading Melbourne law firm Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) is proud to host the ABL Corporate Law Seminar Series. This is a great opportunity to understand how your classroom studies are put into action in a law firm setting.

This series of four seminars covers various aspects of the unit Corporations Law (LAW3112) for undergraduate and Principles of Company Law (LAW5011) for postgraduate students. Seminars are conducted by ABL partners and lawyers through a mixture of lectures, case studies and analysis of real life examples. Topics coincide with the delivery of your law units to maximise impact.

The first seminar in the ABL Corporate Law Seminar Series is on the topic Directors Duties. The seminar is presented by ABL Litigation Partners Leon Zwier and Elyse Hilton.

Date: Thursday 2 April
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Venue: Clayton Campus, room TBC
Register here

You will have the opportunity to network with ABL partners and recruitment staff after the seminar over canapés (12:00pm – 12:30pm).

General

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

1. Information for First Year Law Students

If you are in your first year of Law at Monash, make sure you join the official Monash Law First Year Facebook Group.

This will be your main point of communication with other first years and will contain important announcements from your First Year Officers, Christian and Ruby, and other members of the Monash Law Students’ Society.

It will contain information about the Peer Mentor Program (PMP), which is a program that enables you to be paired up with two Mentors who will provide guidance and help answer any questions. The Program will run social events all throughout the semester.

It also contains important information about the upcoming First Year Law Camp, which is the best way to meet the rest of your 2020 cohort before the year gets fully underway.

2. Want to be a Monash Law social media ambassador?

Monash Law presents an exciting opportunity for creative and social media savvy Monash Law students.

As students, you are a central part of our University culture, as you contribute to a vibrant and lively campus atmosphere.

The Social Media Ambassador Program is a unique and fun opportunity for selected students to gain professional experience representing a brand, pitch ideas and work collaboratively with your faculty and fellow students to highlight what life is like as a student at Monash Law.

So if you’re passionate about social media and eager to get involved with campus life, apply now.

Benefits:

  • Build on your resume to showcase to future employers 
  • A professional recommendation from Monash Law 
  • Make new friends and join a fun team environment

Apply now

 

3. Free psychologist service to expand at Monash Law Chambers

Monash Law has expanded its onsite counselling service at Monash Law Chambers in the CBD with the appointment of an additional counsellor.

This free and confidential service is available to Monash Law students to access.

For further information and to make an appointment, please complete the booking request form (under the Law Chambers heading) or email linda.russell@monash.edu or Yisroel.Barber@monash.edu.

 

 

JD Notices

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

1. Apply for JD Professional Practice LAW 5050

Applications are now open for Clinical Period (3) from 30 March- 29 June of the Professional Practice Elective Unit which takes place at Monash Law Clinics, 11th floor, MULC.

Applications close on Monday 9 March 2020.  Applications are not done on WES. For further information about the application process and dates see the Clinical Legal Education website.

Volunteering

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

1. Volunteer Opportunities at Monash Law Clinics – Clayton

The following volunteer opportunities are available in 2020 at the Monash Law Clinic –Clayton (MLCC) for LLB and JD Monash Law Students.

 

Wednesday Night Advice Only Service

The Wednesday night volunteer team provides advice to clients experiencing a wide range of legal problems.

Applications for the Wednesday Night General Advice Session at Monash Law Clinic Clayton will open on Monday 16 March at 9:30am and close 25 March at 6:00pm. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

To apply and to learn more please see here.

Important information:

  • 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 22 April at 6:00pm at MLCC, 60 Beddoe Avenue Clayton (at Monash University Clayton).
  • Sessions will commence on Wednesday 29 April.
  • Open to Monash LLB and JD students.

 

Tuesday Night Family Law

The Tuesday Night Family Law Advice Service handles matters relating to Children, Divorce and Intervention Orders.

Applications for Tuesday Night Family Advice Session at Monash Law Clinic will open on Monday 16 March at 9:30am and close 25 March at 6:00pm. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

To apply and to learn more please see here.

Important information:

  • Students are rostered to volunteers on Tuesday nights on a fortnightly basis from 6:00pm until approximately 8:30pm.
  • Orientation will be held on Wednesday 22 April at 6:00pm at MLCC, 60 Beddoe Avenue Clayton (at Monash University Clayton).
  • Sessions will commence on Tuesday 28 April.
  • Open to Monash LLB and JD students.