Law Student Gazette

1. Deacons’ Winter Vacation Student Programme 2013

Law students who have a keen interest in pursuing a legal career in Hong Kong are invited to apply for Deacons’ Winter Placement 2013. The deadline for application is 1 October 2012.

The Vacation Student Programme is opened to penultimate year law students from universities in a Common law jurisdiction with a view to applying for a trainee solicitor position in Hong Kong. We also welcome non-law students who have taken the Graduate Diploma in Law (Common Professional Examination) in the UK or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree in Hong Kong or Australia to apply.

Deacons’ Vacation Student Programme is highly regarded and considered a real first step towards a successful legal career. Most of the trainees first joined us as vacation students. The programme provides a series of orientations and training activities as well as work placements. You will also participate in many team events and community programme as well as social gatherings that help to bond us together. There are ample opportunities for you to shine.

Take advantage of a 4-week vacation placement at Deacons to find out more about the firm and a career with us. The experience from joining Deacons’ Winter Vacation Student Programme will be a valuable jump-start to your career.

Complete our online application now. We look forward to receiving your application.

Visit our Graduate Recruitment Website to learn more about the Deacons’ Vacation Student Programme.

2. Employment and Career Development Activities

2012 dates for career fairs and forums, seminars and workshops, and availability of the education consultant.

The current program running for the month of September is ‘Alternative Routes to Admission to Practice’.

For further information please see here.

3. World Model UN Applications

Do you want to intern and work alongside Harvard, Monash and RMIT Universities? Are you passionate about international relations, development, law and economics? Do you want to meet 2000+ like-minded students from all over the world? Are you looking to expand your networks and interact with domestic and international institutions as well as governmental agencies? Add an exciting feature to your summer break by applying to be a part of the Melbourne Host Team. Applications for Committee Chairs and Logistics Interns are now open!

Intern Application
Logistical Intern Guide

Chair Application
Committee Chairs Guide

1. Employment and Career Development Activities

2012 dates for career fairs and forums, seminars and workshops, and availability of the education consultant.

The current program running for the month of September is ‘Alternative Routes to Admission to Practice’.

For further information please see here.

2. UN Youth Victoria

UN Youth Victoria is currently accepting applications for Victorian Conference 2013 committee positions. Held in March each year, the Victorian Conference attracts student leaders in years 10-12 from across the state, and features international affairs-themed educational workshops, guest speakers, leadership activities and Model United Nations debates. It is run entirely by volunteers under 25.

For more details and to apply, please visit vic.conference.org.au.

1. Employment and Career Development Activities

2012 dates for career fairs and forums, seminars and workshops, and availability of the education consultant.

The current program running for the month of September is ‘Alternative Routes to Admission to Practice’.

For further information please see here.

2. Faculty Managed Internship: Herzog, Fox & Neeman, Israel

Applications are now open and close Friday 14 September 2012. The internship is a minimum of 4 weeks from mid January to mid February. Application and eligibility details can be found here. Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria.

Queries: cathy.meredith@monash.edu or 9905 3311

3. Legal Associate Roles

The Family Court of Australia is recruiting Legal Associates to commence in 2013 and in 2014 to work closely with Family Court Judges on legal research and advice, assistance with judgment writing, editing and attendance in Court.

A detailed Position Description is contained here for your information. The Court invites applications from Honours grade students for recruitment and commencement in early 2013 or commencement in 2014. Please indicate your preferred year of commencement in your application.

The role requires advanced interpersonal and communication skills and capacity to work to a high standard. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send us your CV (including names and telephone numbers of two referees), a copy of your academic record and a short letter setting out your interest and a statement on your abilities in relation to each of the selection criteria (found in the position description). Send your application by email to fcoajob1205@familycourt.gov.au by close of business Thursday 20 September 2012 For specific inquiries, students are welcome to call the Judicial Services Team Leader Lisa Clark on 8600 3820

1. Employment and Career Development Activities

2012 dates for career fairs and forums, seminars and workshops, and availability of the education consultant.

The current program running for the month of September is ‘Alternative Routes to Admission to Practice’.

For further information please see here.

2. Faculty Managed Internship: Herzog, Fox & Neeman, Israel

Applications are now open and close Friday 14 September 2012. The internship is a minimum of 4 weeks from mid January to mid February. Application and eligibility details can be found here. Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria.

Queries: cathy.meredith@monash.edu or 9905 3311

1. Employment and Career Development Activities

2012 dates for career fairs and forums, seminars and workshops, and availability of the education consultant.

The current program running for the month of August is ‘Alternative Routes to Admission to Practice’.

For further information please see here

2. Faculty Managed Internship: Herzog, Fox & Neeman, Israel

Applications are now open and close Friday 14 September 2012. The internship is a minimum of 4 weeks from mid January to mid February. Application and eligibility details can be found here. Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria.

Queries: cathy.meredith@monash.edu or 9905 3311

3. Professional Transitions Law – Gaining Experience and Making Connections

Barristers share their knowledge of how to get ahead in the Melbourne Legal Industry, in this week’s seminar of the career education and development program.

Date: Tuesday 28 August
Time: 4-5pm
Location: L1, Building 12, Monash Clayton

Session will be repeated (with different Barristers!)
Date: Thursday 30 August
Time: 1-2pm
Location: L2, Building 12, Monash Clayton

Please bring your student ID card

Book here

1. Employment and Career Development Activities

2012 dates for career fairs and forums, seminars and workshops, and availability of the education consultant.

The current program running for the month of July is ‘Targeting your Clerkship or Traineeship Applications’.

For further information please see here.

2. Faculty Managed Internship: Skrine – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Applications are now open and close Friday 17 August 2012. The internship is a minimum of 4 weeks from mid November to mid February.
Application and eligibility details can be found here. Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria.

Queries: cathy.meredith@monash.edu or 9905 3311

3. Faculty Managed Internship: Herzog, Fox & Neeman, Israel

Applications are now open and close Friday 14 September 2012. The internship is a minimum of 4 weeks from mid January to mid February. Application and eligibility details can be found here. Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria.

Queries: cathy.meredith@monash.edu or 9905 3311

1. Employment and Career Development Activities

2012 dates for career fairs and forums, seminars and workshops, and availability of the education consultant.

The current program running for the month of July is ‘Targeting your Clerkship or Traineeship Applications’.

For further information please see here.

2. Faculty Managed Internship: Skrine – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Applications are now open and close Friday 17 August 2012. The internship is a minimum of 4 weeks from mid November to mid February.
Application and eligibility details can be found here. Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria.

Queries: cathy.meredith@monash.edu or 9905 3311

3. Faculty Managed Internship: Herzog, Fox & Neeman, Israel

Applications are now open and close Friday 14 September 2012. The internship is a minimum of 4 weeks from mid January to mid February. Application and eligibility details can be found here. Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria.

Queries: cathy.meredith@monash.edu or 9905 3311

4. Legal Traineeships 2013

The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) Legal Traineeship Program offers law graduates a unique opportunity to experience diverse and challenging work that will provide the basis for a rewarding legal career. Over 12 months legal trainees rotate through the organisation, gaining experience in a broad range of legal practice areas and responsibilities, including preparing legal advice and indictments, and instructing Crown Prosecutors and external counsel.

For more information please see here.

5. Paralegal Position

A Melbourne barrister is seeking a law student, in his or her third year or above, to work as researcher and administrative support for two days per week, starting as soon as possible.

Tasks will include legal research, particularly on labour law, discrimination and employment contract law. Administrative functions will also be required, including assisting the barrister in running his business. IT skills and advanced research skills are necessary. The tasks are likely to be a mix of the incredibly interesting and the mundane. The position would suit a progressive student able to work independently and with initiative.

The position is for two days per week, which can be spread over three days. Hours are flexible to suit lecture timetables and any family responsibilities. Additional time off is available during exam periods. The position is based in Owen Dixon Chambers and would best suit a person studying at the city campus.

Please send an application to Ms Kate Manton at kmanton@fastmail.com.au, including a CV, current academic transcript and a sample essay from a law unit.