Law Student Gazette

1. Apply now – Vacation Research Scholarships at ACJI

2. Careers Expo & Emerging Leaders Summit

3. Court of Appeal of Western Australia Legal & Administrative Associate

2. Court of Appeal of Western Australia Legal & Administrative Associate

2. William Buck’s 2022 Business Advisory Graduate Program

Applications for William Buck’s 2022 Business Advisory Graduate Program are now open!

Learn more + apply

3. Clifford Chance: GLOW Hong Kong program

GLOW is Clifford Chance’s unique opportunity for exceptional first year students to gain an insiders view into what a career in law can look like.

The programme is designed to not only give you insider knowledge of life at a leading law firm but tips on how to get here. During the programme you’ll experience intensive schedule of practice area talks and workshops, including a mock assessment centre exercises.

There will be a variety of networking opportunities where you will have the chance to meet representatives from all levels within the firm.

If you’re ready to glow; an exceptional first year student set on a career in commercial law in Hong Kong, then we want to hear from you.

Applications for this role will close on 31 May 2021. Learn more

4. Employability workshops

Do you want to stand out in the graduate jobs market?

Career Connect are running employability workshops this week that will help you to develop your employability edge.

Having competent employability skills is an enormous advantage, whether you’re applying for your first job or wanting to develop your career.

To help you improve these skills, we provide workshops that cover a range of topics, from networking, to personal brand and effective career planning.

All our workshops are online, conducted by professional advisers and facilitators, and are suitable for both domestic and international students across all disciplines.

Don’t miss out, register now.

As a graduate in the Australian Government you’ll do meaningful work from day one, be asked to contribute, be recognised for your perspective and see the impact you can make in the Australian community we serve.

The opportunity is there for you to craft your own career in policy development, delivery, implementation, and corporate roles. Open yourself to experiences only a career in the public service can offer.

Join the Australian Government and use what you’ve learned to build a better Australia and shape its broader place and role in the world.

APPLY NOW

1. Allens Dive In Program

4. EY graduate opportunities

EY would like to share one of our graduate opportunities with you in the Assurance – Forensic Integrity Services team.

The team will mainly perform fraud investigations, forensic accounting engagements & financial & economic damages analyses.

The job opportunity has been posted to EY’s LinkedIn page and here.

5. William Buck’s 2022 Business Advisory Graduate Program

Applications for William Buck’s 2022 Business Advisory Graduate Program are now open!

Learn more + apply

6. Clifford Chance: GLOW Hong Kong program

GLOW is Clifford Chance’s unique opportunity for exceptional first year students to gain an insiders view into what a career in law can look like.

The programme is designed to not only give you insider knowledge of life at a leading law firm but tips on how to get here. During the programme you’ll experience intensive schedule of practice area talks and workshops, including a mock assessment centre exercises.

There will be a variety of networking opportunities where you will have the chance to meet representatives from all levels within the firm.

If you’re ready to glow; an exceptional first year student set on a career in commercial law in Hong Kong, then we want to hear from you.

Applications for this role will close on 31 May 2021. Learn more

7. Employability workshops

Do you want to stand out in the graduate jobs market?

Career Connect are running employability workshops this week that will help you to develop your employability edge.

Having competent employability skills is an enormous advantage, whether you’re applying for your first job or wanting to develop your career.

To help you improve these skills, we provide workshops that cover a range of topics, from networking, to personal brand and effective career planning.

All our workshops are online, conducted by professional advisers and facilitators, and are suitable for both domestic and international students across all disciplines.

Don’t miss out, register now.

8. Police Association Victoria 2022 Graduate Program – Legal Stream

Are you thinking about graduate programs for 2022?

9. Australian Government Graduate Program

As a graduate in the Australian Government you’ll do meaningful work from day one, be asked to contribute, be recognised for your perspective and see the impact you can make in the Australian community we serve.

The opportunity is there for you to craft your own career in policy development, delivery, implementation, and corporate roles. Open yourself to experiences only a career in the public service can offer.

Join the Australian Government and use what you’ve learned to build a better Australia and shape its broader place and role in the world.

APPLY NOW

1. Law Careers Super Fair (Thurs 15 April)

2. Clifford Chance: GLOW Hong Kong program

GLOW is Clifford Chance’s unique opportunity for exceptional first year students to gain an insiders view into what a career in law can look like.

The programme is designed to not only give you insider knowledge of life at a leading law firm but tips on how to get here. During the programme you’ll experience intensive schedule of practice area talks and workshops, including a mock assessment centre exercises.

There will be a variety of networking opportunities where you will have the chance to meet representatives from all levels within the firm.

If you’re ready to glow; an exceptional first year student set on a career in commercial law in Hong Kong, then we want to hear from you.

Applications for this role will close on 31 May 2021. Learn more

3. Employability workshops

Do you want to stand out in the graduate jobs market?

Career Connect are running employability workshops this week that will help you to develop your employability edge.

Having competent employability skills is an enormous advantage, whether you’re applying for your first job or wanting to develop your career.

To help you improve these skills, we provide workshops that cover a range of topics, from networking, to personal brand and effective career planning.

All our workshops are online, conducted by professional advisers and facilitators, and are suitable for both domestic and international students across all disciplines.

Don’t miss out, register now.

4. Supreme Court of Western Australia Associateships

5. Police Association Victoria 2022 Graduate Program – Legal Stream

Are you thinking about graduate programs for 2022?

6. Australian Government Graduate Program

As a graduate in the Australian Government you’ll do meaningful work from day one, be asked to contribute, be recognised for your perspective and see the impact you can make in the Australian community we serve.

The opportunity is there for you to craft your own career in policy development, delivery, implementation, and corporate roles. Open yourself to experiences only a career in the public service can offer.

Join the Australian Government and use what you’ve learned to build a better Australia and shape its broader place and role in the world.

APPLY NOW

1. Social Media Ambassador Program

Are you studying law and planning to apply for a graduate job or clerkship this year?

Register for the 2021 Law Careers Super Fair and meet both engineering and non-engineering employers wanting to hire YOU!

REGISTER HERE: https://monashlaw.prosple.com/lcsf-2021/register

3. TPAV 2022 Graduate Program – Legal Stream

Are you thinking about graduate programs for 2022?

4. Australian Government Graduate Program

This year you can apply once for an Australian Government Graduate Program stream and be considered for multiple agencies.

APPLY NOW: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/graduate-portal

5. Career Connect Events

NDIS are coming to Monash – Session on Thursday!

The team at NDIS are wanting to speak to engaged students from all faculties about opportunities in their ‘Just Brilliant Graduate Program for 2022’.

Come and join senior leaders from NDIS and you will gain tips on how to apply for roles based on the Australian Public Service guidelines and information specific to NDIA recruitment processes.

REGISTER NOW:

1 Apr 2021, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/students/events/detail/7004040

2021 Tech Careers Super Fair!

The Tech Careers Super Fair is for all students from any degree exploring a fast paced career with a technology or software focused employer. This is an interactive virtual career fair designed to help you learn about graduate job and internship opportunities you can apply for.

REGISTER NOW:

30 March 2021, 2.00pm – 4.00pm

https://monash-gradcareers.prosple.com/tcsf-2021/register

Opportunity for female students with Oliver Wyman!

Currently seeking penultimate year female students who display curiosity and drive with strong problem-solving and analytical skills looking to gain insight and exposure into the consulting industry.

The Oliver Wyman Women’s Scholarship awards you with the following:

• $15,000

• Summer internship in Sydney, which may include time in an overseas office within the Asia Pacific region

• A senior female Oliver Wyman mentor

Oliver Wyman is a fair and equal employer, committed to recruiting and retaining the most diverse talent. We look for people who display initiative, intuition, and creativity with a strong problem-solving and analytical mindset. We do not require specific academic majors or industry experience and seek out diversity of experience and skills. We value extracurricular activities and evidence of leading an interesting and impactful life outside of your studies.

Apply by Wednesday 7 April 2021

APPLY NOW:

https://careers.mmc.com/global/en/job/R_112438/R-112438-The-Oliver-Wyman-Women’s-Scholarship-Intern-Sydney

Do you want to stand out in the Graduate Jobs Market?

Career Connect are running employability workshops this week that will help you to develop your employability edge. Having competent employability skills is an enormous advantage, whether you’re applying for your first job or wanting to develop your career. To help you improve these skills, we provide workshops that cover a range of topics, from networking, to personal brand and effective career planning.

All our workshops are online, conducted by professional advisers and facilitators, and are suitable for both domestic and international students across all disciplines.

REGISTER NOW:

https://www.monash.edu/career-connect/build/employability-workshops

1. 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.

2. Just Leadership Program

Applications for the 2021 Just Leadership Program, a prestigious initiative of the Monash Law Students’ Society, are now open. Students with an interest in social justice and the law are encouraged to apply.

The program affords selected students the opportunity to listen to, learn from and network with high profile speakers who are closely associated with social justice and equity issues in the law.

Apply now: https://forms.gle/xkENB9obTSP55Cih9 

Applications will be accepted until Friday 12 March at 5pm.

Please visit https://www.monashlss.com/other-sje-inititives for more information about the program. 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Amelia and Ellie at justleadership@monashlss.com.

Best of luck with your applications!

3. Job Opportunities: Associate and Research Associate to the Hon Justice Pritchard

Applications are invited for the positions of Associate and Research Associate to the Hon Justice
Pritchard, President of the State Administrative Tribunal, to commence in January 2022.
The successful applicants will be based at the State Administrative Tribunal but will also assist Justice
Pritchard in relation to matters in the Court of Appeal.
Both positions are offered for a period of 12 months. At the discretion of the Court, the tenure of this
position may include a subsequent two weeks.

Prospective applicants should possess the following attributes:

 A law degree (completed as at January 2022);
 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.

Interviews will be conducted on 30 April 2021.

The successful applicants should be available to attend the Associates’ Induction Programme
from Tuesday 4 January to Monday 10 January 2022.

The successful applicants may also be invited to attend three days of paid handover in November or
December 2021, subject to consultation between the applicant and the Court.

Applications should include a:

 covering letter;
 curriculum vitae; and
 current academic transcript (or a certified copy).

Applicants will be considered for both positions and need only apply once.
If your application is sent by email, please scan your academic transcript (or a certified copy). You may
be required to bring the original if you are invited to attend an interview.

Please send applications or queries by email to:

Ms Georgina Due
Associate to the Hon Justice Pritchard
State Administrative Tribunal
565 Hay Street
PERTH WA 6000
Email: Associate.Justice.Pritchard@justice.wa.gov.au
Ph: (08) 9219 3101

Click here for more information on Supreme Court Associateships. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE NOON, WEDNESDAY 14 APRIL 2021 (AWST)

(Late applications will not be considered)

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.

Learn more

1. Life After Law School

Didn’t get the job you applied for?

Don’t know what career path you want?

Life After Law School is a podcast from Monash Law where you get to meet law graduates who are using their law degrees in amazing and sometimes unusual ways.

To hear their stories and career tips, listen here.

2. Indigenous Cadetship – Victorian Ombudsman

Indigenous Cadets at the Victorian Ombudsman are enthusiastic, collaborative employees who are motivated by the challenge of improving public administration in Victoria. They will work alongside highly skills professionals in an innovative work environment across the following areas:

1. Early resolution of complaints
2. Informal resolution of complex complaints
3. Complaint, protected disclosure and systemic investigations
4. Community engagement and outreach

To learn more and apply for the Indigenous Cadetship see here.

3. Public Interest Law Careers Guide

Are you a law student or lawyer wondering what lies beyond the corporate law path? Are you interested in public interest law?

The Public Interest Law Careers Guide is an online resource providing pivotal insight into further career pathways that are separate to the corporate law pathway.

Pursuing a public interest law career can be very rewarding and highlight different challenges, especially as the world grapples with global issues such as climate change, political leadership, human rights abuses and geographical displacement.

There are many opportunities for lawyers in non-profit organisations, statutory bodies and government in Victoria but it is often hard to find out what they are.

This new guide will present dozens of organisations for you to consider, plus testimonials from people who have made a career in public interest law work.

Learn more

4. What is it like to work in Tax Law?

What is Tax Law? What does a career in Tax Law actually look like?

Find out the answers to these questions, as well as many more in this interview with Michael Sempiol, Revenue Specialist at the State Revenue Office.

Encyclawpedia is a law student resource that aims to provide you with the information you need to choose your future career path: www.encyclawpedia.org

5. KPMG Tax Virtual Experience

1. Duffy & Simon Clerkship Program 2020