Law Student Gazette

1. Editorial Committee applications for the Monash University Law Review – Now open

The Monash University Law Review is the flagship academic journal of Monash Law. It is highly regarded by the legal profession and international law schools.

The 2021 Editors and Faculty Advisors are accepting applications from current LLB and JD students to join the Editorial Committee in 2021.

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 AGLC4. 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 ‘2021 Committee Application’. Your cover letter should outline your reasons for applying, suitability for the role and expected graduation date.

Applications will close at 5:00pm AEDT on Thursday 11 February 2021. Shortlisted students will be required to complete an editing exercise.

If you have any questions, please contact the Editors at law.review@monash.edu.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

2. Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement

Nominations are now open for 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.

You can self-nominate, nominate another student or get a nomination from a Monash staff member or a member of the community. Nominations close 5:00pm AEDT Friday 26 February 2021.

All nominations must include a letter 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 committee.

Visit the website to complete your application

A selection committee will review the nominations and make a recommendation to the Dean of Law, Monash University.

The winner will be announced at the faculty prizes ceremony. The medal will also be awarded at their graduation ceremony and included on their official University transcripts.

3. PCL Lawyers Legal Scholarship 2021

Are you currently studying a Bachelor of Laws at university and you are in or heading into your final year?

PCL Lawyers is offering two Law students with a WAM of 65 or more in their penultimate or final year a grant of $2000 each to assist them through the final stage of their degree. One grant will be prioritised for a student studying in Victoria.

Applications close Tuesday 30 March.

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1. Legal Intern – Victorian Institute of Teaching

Applications are now open for a Legal Intern at the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is the statutory authority for the regulation of the teaching profession in Victoria, in accordance with the Education and Training Reform Act 2006.

• Our Vision: For all Victorian children and young people to have the best teachers.
• Our Purpose: To regulate for a highly qualified, proficient and reputable teaching profession.

See position description here: Legal Intern

To apply, please send a current resume and cover letter (approximate 1-3 pages) that addresses the key selection criteria by no later than 5:00pm AEDT Wednesday 3 February 2021.

Applications should be sent to elena.totino@vit.vic.edu.au.

2. Assistant Development Manager

The Role
This brand new role sits within the equity investment banking division with a particular focus on the equity funding of, and joint venturing in larger greenfield residential and renewal development projects in all of Australia’s major capital cities as well as Greater Melbourne Geelong and Regional NSW, Newcastle.

The Client
Based in the inner suburbs of Melbourne, our client is a specialist real estate investment firm, focussing on property finance and principal real estate transactions. They specialised in equity, joint venture and principal investing, senior and structured finance, and advisory services.

Applications close Thursday 28 January at 11:59pm AEDT.

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3. Startup Failure (Thurs 18 Feb)

Venture-backed startups famously “exit” by going public or selling to another company through an acquisition deal. A different path, however, is far more common – failure.

Despite the large amounts invested in venture-backed startups, and their high average rate of failure, these companies rarely use the formal Chapter 11 bankruptcy process that is embraced by distressed public companies seeking to preserving their going-concern value.

In this discussion, Professor Elizabeth Pollman (Pennsylvania Law School) will provide an account of startup failure, including:

• Why bankruptcy law does not fit the needs of most distressed venture-backed startups
• What we can learn from the rare exceptions and
• How alternative mechanisms serve an important role in the venture capital ecosystem.

Date: Thursday 18 February

Time: 1:00pm – 2:15pm AEDT

RSVP essential here