Law Student Gazette

1. Research Assistant – Transnational Criminal Law Group

The Transnational Criminal Law Group (TCLG) is looking to recruit current Monash Law students (LLB, JD, LLM or PhD) as Research Assistant(s) to provide research and administrative support for the Group, and to undertake research and advocacy support tasks.

Applications are now open and close on Friday 31 July at 5:00pm. This is a paid position.

About the TCLG

The Transnational Criminal Law Group is a research group in the Faculty of Law at Monash University. Our research addresses key challenges in criminal law and justice. Our work is doctrinal, socio-legal, and interdisciplinary, and is policy and practice-relevant.

Our research centres on these themes:

• transnational corporate criminal liability and accountability
• transnational enforcement
• the criminal trial, including improving courtroom communication and practice
• criminal law and technology

Education Requirements

• The applicant must be a current student in the Faculty of Law (LLB, JD, LLM or PhD) and should have completed at least two years of law studies.

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Group Convenors, you will:

• Provide research and administrative support for the Group, including online events
• Undertake research and advocacy support tasks
• Contribute to the Group’s communications and publications

Key Selection Criteria

• Strong academic record and research skills
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
• Experience working in an administrative role
• Demonstrated experience and/or interest in criminal law/justice

Hourly pay: HEW Level 5 – $45.32 per hour

Preferred Start and End Dates: 10 August – 31 Dec 2020   

Please ensure that your application includes:

• a 1-page cover letter explaining, based on the Key Selection Criteria, how you demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for the role
• a 2-page CV

Please email your application:

• to Prof. Liz Campbell, liz.campbell@monash.edu
• titled “Research Assistant – Transnational Criminal Law Group”
• by 5pm Friday 31 July 2020

2. PwC Legal Clerkship

Did you know PwC was recently recognised as the AFR’s Most Popular Clerkship Employer 2019? It’s an achievement we’re proud of as it shows our commitment to fostering your development as a Legal Clerk.

Through the Legal Clerkship you’ll build your skills and networks whilst working with our lawyers on client engagements. You’ll gain invaluable exposure to the fundamentals of commercial law in one or more of our key pillars – Corporate Advisory, Regulatory, Employer and Workplace Relations, Projects & Finance, and Legal Tax Services.

The projects you work on will see you learning from leading legal professionals as well as other business professionals who will help you to develop a broad skillset, giving you a headstart towards our Graduate Program.

Learn more

Applications close Monday 31 August 2020.

1. Virtual Internships for Monash Law students

Want to improve your employability? Monash Law has worked with Inside Sherpa to collate a series of virtual internships for Law students.

What is a virtual internship?

A virtual internship is a simulation of the work graduates do at leading companies. Any student, regardless of university degree, prior experience, location or year group, can now have the opportunity to experience working at some of the world’s top firms.

Not only will you build up the practical skill set employers are looking for, but upon completion you can put the company-branded virtual internship on your CV.

Virtual internships are a terrific first step, allowing you to build your confidence and experience within the Australian landscape.

Learn more

2. Monash Law Careers Directory

Want to take the next step in your legal career? Check out Monash Law’s Careers Directory.

Explore employers hiring law students and graduates both within the law industry and beyond.

Get the latest insights on legal careers and read stories of former students who are kicking goals in graduate positions.

Learn more

3. EY 2020 Breaking Down Barriers Program

How do women mindfully take control of their careers? How do they build confidence and develop the toolkit they need to be successful in this Transformative Age?

Applications are now open for EY’s Breaking Down Barriers Program 2020.

This program is for female-identifying students completing their studies in 2022 and is designed to foster skills that will assist you in reaching your first career milestones and beyond.

Join EY for an interactive and engaging webinar where we’ll work together to look at how we can help break down the barriers that are preventing women from climbing up the ranks and assist women in becoming purpose-driven leaders. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and hear from inspiring EY professionals throughout.

Date: Wednesday 15 July

Time: 1.00pm – 3.30pm

Via Zoom: Zoom ID will be sent closer to event date and after registration

Apply: Please register here by 1 July 2020. This event is open to students who hold Australian/ New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

4. Startup Sprint

Applications are now open for The Generator’s brand new program, Startup Sprint.

Startup Sprint is a 5-week intensive online program aimed at individuals and teams who have validated an idea and are looking to rapidly speed up their progress.

The program is designed to progress the pieces that matter the most to your startup or social enterprise. It might be: finishing your prototype fast, building and launching a minimum viable product, acquiring customers or users, nailing your marketing and value proposition or gathering strong evidence to sell your innovation to partners or investors.

Startup Sprint is about moving fast, learning rapidly, and developing your mindset as a startup founder.

This program is open to current Monash students, staff, researchers or Alumni of Monash University.

Applications are now open and close Sunday 28 June 11.59pm (AEST). The program will run 13 July – 14 August 2020.

Learn more

1. VWL & WBA Law Student Mentoring Program

Victorian Women Lawyers (VWL) and the Women’s Barristers’ Association (WBA) proudly present the annual Law Student Mentoring Program. The program is endorsed by the Honourable Justice Rita Incerti and sponsored by K & L Gates.

Now in its 13th year, the program is a wonderful opportunity for female and female-identifying law students to gain insight into working in the law, develop valuable networks and share ideas with mentors in the legal profession.

Importantly, this program creates opportunities for professional connection and support as the legal community navigates the current climate.

For mentors, there is the satisfaction that comes from helping to shape the career of a law student.

Applications to participate in this year’s program as a mentor or mentee are now open.

To apply simply click here and select the correct form. Get in quick. Applications close on Tuesday 9 June.

2. Career Connect – DigiChat

This semester, Career Connect is pleased to announce a new online career consultation service for final-year students.

Called DigiChat, these discussions with Career Connect advisers are conducted by phone or Google Hangouts. Students can seek additional advice on employability skills, interview help, or career planning.

Final-year students can request a DigiChat, provided they have completed one of these online workshops:

1. How to answer key selection criteria
2. How to interview well
3. How to write a resume

More information and details on how to request an appointment can be found at the DigiChat webpage.

For more information on Career Connect’s workshops, services and resources, go to the Career Connect webpage.

1. Clayton Utz student seminar: Impact of COVID-19 on commercial real estate

Details

Date: Monday 25 May

Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm

Location: Zoom (ID provided upon registration)

Registration essential: Please register your attendance HERE

About

Are you interested in commercial law, real estate or property law?

Join Clayton Utz, one of Australia’s leading commercial law firms, in this exclusive event for Monash Law students.

COVID-19 is having far-reaching consequences for Melbourne commercial real estate.

This presentation, led by property law experts from Clayton Utz, will provide you with unique insights from lawyers working at the forefront of emerging legal issues.

This special event is a unique opportunity to learn about a career in this area of law, especially ahead of clerkship season. You will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the presenters and graduate recruitment staff about this practice area, as well as questions about Clayton Utz more broadly.

Presenters

• Alison Kennedy, Partner, Melbourne Real Estate Team, Clayton Utz
• Sharene Hambur, Special Counsel, Clayton Utz
• Henry Matthys, Graduate Lawyer, Clayton Utz

2. Inside Scoop with Clayton Utz

Welcome to the Inside Scoop with Clayton Utz, Virtual Seminar Series! What better way to get to know us than through our people.

Our sessions are tailored to give you an insight into life at CU and valuable information about the clerkship recruitment process and program.

All sessions will be held at 6.30pm AEST and you will receive a calendar invite after registering.

Seminar 1: Recruiter Tips and Tricks

Date: Tuesday 19 May

Time: 6:30pm AEST

Register here

The Inside Scoop kicks off by introducing you to Clayton Utz’s National Graduate Recruitment team.

They will share their top tips for success during the graduate recruitment process and answer all your questions.

4. Career Conversation in Law

Event date: Monday 18 May

In this interactive small group conversation you’ll be guided by a Coach with extensive industry experience.

They will help you to explore industry specific employability trends and develop personalised employability strategies which will help you to drive your career and maximise your employability.

Learn more

3. Project Everest Ventures: Virtual Impact Program

Project Everest’s Virtual Impact Program ensures that students maintain a career ready focus, receive industry experience, build their network and connections, whilst also contributing to a real world problem.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

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

1. Life After Law School

2. 2020 EY Oceania Tax Consulting Challenge

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.

5. Aurora Internship – Winter 2020

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.

6. Propel program at KWM

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)

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.

1. McKinsey & Company – Business Analysts

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm. We are a trusted advisor to the world’s leading businesses, governments, and institutions, and serve our clients from more than 100 offices in over 60 countries around the world.

We are now looking for bright, creative women and men of diverse and exceptional intellectual ability and character, to join our consulting team as Business Analysts for 2021.

We are seeking final year undergraduate students pursuing Honours, Masters, and/or Combined Degrees within the disciplines of Law, Commerce/Business/Economics, Engineering, Medicine, Science, and Arts.

If you wish to apply, please submit your application online by Sunday 8 March midnight AEDT. Please include a cover letter, your CV, academic transcripts, and high school score (ATAR/OP/NCEA).

If you identify as an Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Pasifika and Maori student and are currently enrolled in the final year of an undergraduate/postgraduate degree, and would like to speak with some of our consultants to learn more about management consulting and life at McKinsey & Company, please email au-recruiting@mckinsey.com.

2. 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).

3. 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.

4. Aurora Internship – Winter 2020

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.

5. Propel program at KWM

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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. The Big Meet (Friday 27 March)

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

1. 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 2020.

2. Research and Advocacy Assistant – ACJI at Monash Law

The Australian Centre for Justice Innovation (ACJI) in the Monash Law Faculty is seeking a Research and Advocacy Assistant to support its activities.

The duties include:

• Providing administrative, research and advocacy support for the Centre
• Contributing content to social media platforms, and
• Contributing to Centre communications and publications.

Selection criteria:

• Strong academic record and research skills
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
• Experience working in an administrative role and with social media, and
• Demonstrated experience and/or interest in the work of ACJI.

Applicants must be available to work 2 days per week (note that flexibility is available around exam time).

To apply, please send an academic transcript, CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to alan.shanks@monash.edu.

Applications close Friday 28 February at 5:00pm.

1. Positions at Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of NSW

Applications are now open for the following 2 positions at the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of New South Wales:

• Researcher to the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of New South Wales (see more)
• Tipstaff to the President of the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of New South Wales (see more)

Applications will close Friday 7 February.

2. Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is an independent statutory office established by the Fair Work Act 2009. The role of the FWO is to promote harmonious, productive and cooperative workplace relations and ensure compliance with Australian workplace laws.

The Compliance and Enforcement branch is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009. This includes conducting investigations and audits to determine compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009.

The FWO are seeking exceptional candidates for the role of Fair Work Inspector.

If you have a background in government or regulatory investigations, financial or insurance investigations, or workplace investigations, the role of Fair Work Inspector will interest you.

Roles may be offered for a non-ongoing period of 12 months initially, with the possibility of becoming ongoing.

To find out more about the role of an Inspector click here to watch the video “FWO Inspector Insights.”

Applicant Information Kit

Position Description – DOCX

Position Description – PDF
Please note: intra and interstate travel will be required. Applications close 11.00pm (AEDT) Sunday 9 February.