Archive for April, 2020

Law Student Gazette

Monday, April 20th, 2020

1. Apply for The Validator

Have you been sitting on an idea for months and are unsure how to get started? Or is there a real-world problem that you want to solve, but don’t know where to start?
Apply now for the Validator. You’ll learn how to go from idea to launching it to the market in just five weeks under the guidance of experienced entrepreneur and startup facilitator, Megan Flamer (Head of Startup Programs, The Generator).
Applications close Sunday 3 May.

2. Counselling service for law students

Our counsellors at Law Chambers are now offering tele-health appointments only.

To book an appointment, call (03) 9905 3020 and dial 2 (Caulfield campus). You can talk to Linda Russell (Tuesdays only) or Srolic Barber (Tuesday to Friday).

 

3. Impact Internships with Project Everest Ventures

From enabling economic empowerment, nutrition and food security, through to accessing renewable energy and sustainable fuel alternatives, on a Project Everest Ventures Internship you’ll be shaping real impact for developing communities overseas.

PEV are recruiting now for summer internships. Check out this short presentation about how PEV is planning around the COVID pandemic.

On a PEV internship, you will:

  • Be working towards achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
  • Gain a range of essential soft skills, such as leadership and innovative problem solving
  • Collaborate directly alongside local communities to ensure genuine impact is achieved
  • Work alongside a team of 6-8 other socially-minded students from Australia and beyond
  • Differentiate yourself while you make a difference… all before you graduate.

Course credit, OS-HELP and/or grants may be available for eligible students.

For more information and to apply see here.

4. Keep in touch with the 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.

The times are trying and uncertain, but we at the PLN are committed to keeping the club up and running for all students. There’s never been a better time to get passionate about public interest issues in the law! Here’s a glance at what a PLN membership gets you, and what we have planned for 2020.

  • Fortnightly newsletter – Volunteering and internship opportunities, events, and news right in your inbox.
  • Climate Justice Panel Discussion – Listen to some exciting speakers take a deep dive into the conversation around using the law to push for change on environmental issues in this online seminar on Wednesday 1 April at 1pm.
  • Policy essay competition – Have a go at answering the question “What is the most important public interest law issue of this new decade?” for the chance to win a ticket to the Castan Centre Human Rights Conference for 2020.
  • Website and blog launch
  • Mentoring program (Semester 2) – Members will get exclusive first access!
  • Launch of the Public Interest Law Careers Guide (2nd edition) in conjunction with the Castan Centre (Semester 2)

Register for PLN membership online now following these steps

  1. Visit portal.msa.monash.edu
  2. Click ‘Buy club membership’
  3. Select ‘Progressive Law
  4. Fill in your details
  5. Complete payment!

Then come say hi to us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and pln@monashclubs.org. Looking forward to seeing you around (virtually, for now)!

 

5. Law Week 2020

Now, more than ever, people need access to vital information about their legal rights and responsibilities.

So this year Law Week is coming to your home online and over the phone.

Law Week runs from 18 – 24 May. Check out the program here.

 

6. Monash Mooting Association

Interested in a career in advocacy? The Monash Mooting Association (MMA) provides students with the opportunity to advance in the discipline, skills and techniques required to become a talented and effective advocate in the legal profession.

With online training sessions, guest speaker events and mooting opportunities, MMA is here to allow Monash law students to excel in competitions both domestically and internationally, as well as in their future careers.

As a novel initiative, MMA looks forward to extending to law students the opportunity to engage with the law outside the classroom in a practical and innovative way.

Join the MMA Facebook page to register as a member and find out more.

7. Need help with LAW1114?

Join Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS).
You’ll cover unit content and learn study skills from your PASS leader, a senior student who has done well in the unit.
Interested? Sign up here

 

8. Volunteer Opportunity: Street Law 2020

The Monash LSS invites law students in their second year or above to join Street Law, a community legal education program designed to enhance legal literacy across communities.

As a Street Law facilitator, you will work in groups of two to plan and develop workshops on topics such as employment law, online conduct and police powers, which will then be delivered to schools and community organisations.

This is the perfect opportunity for you to develop and implement fundamental communication skills important for working in any legal context. Those who are interested in gaining experience in the community legal sector are strongly encouraged to apply.

To learn more and apply see here.

You can also contact streetlaw@monashlss.com for any questions.

 

9. Volunteering programs online

The Monash Student Association (MSA) now has a range of new and adapted programs to get involved in right from the comfort of your own home.

Whether you want to stay active, get crafty, or just connect with other students, there’s something for everyone!

Check out what’s running at MSA Online.

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