Law Student Gazette

4. Right Now

Right Now is a volunteer, not-for-profit media organisation led by young people focused on human rights issues in Australia. Our vision is an Australia where human rights are a part of everyday conversation.

Right Now is currently seeking interns who share our vision to join our team for positions such as legal researcher/staff writer, editor, among others. For more information and position descriptions please see here.

5. NSW Law Reform Commission Internship

The NSW Law Reform Commission operates a summer internship program for law students in their final year of study, or entering their final year of study in 2013. While this opportunity is unpaid, it does provide access to a range of professional development opportunities including working with our Commissioners. For more information please see 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 & 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. Australian Singapore Law Students Society July Career Panel

The Australian Singapore Law Students Society have an exciting event coming up with July for members to get up close and personal with lawyers from KhattarWong, the Singapore Legal Service and the Attorney-General’s Chambers.*

They will share about their experiences in their relevant areas of practice. A Question and Answer session will be organised to clear any doubts. If you are the quieter type, the lawyers as well as HR reps from the firms will also be around to speak on issues about both practice and recruitment.

Refreshments will be provided and the event will take place at SMU.

*In the process of confirmation with other firms as well

Date: 7 July 2012
Time: 10am – 1pm
Registration starts at 9:30am
Venue: Seminar Room 4.4, School of Economics & Social Science, Singapore Management University
RSVP: 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 June is ‘Targeting your Clerkship or Traineeship Applications’.

For further information please see here.

2. King & Wood Mallesons Insight Program

What is Insight?
This program offers students a unique insight into our day-to-day operations and an opportunity to network with lawyers and partners.

Who should apply?
The program is aimed at law students who are not yet able to apply for a summer clerkship (i.e. 3rd year or equivalent). If you are eligible for a clerkship this year but are unable to participate (e.g. overseas exchange) and would like to participate in Insight or discuss alternative clerkship options, please contact us.

What will I do in Insight?
The program consists of 4 sessions at our offices in Bourke Place.

8 August 2012 – The Global Legal Market
This session will give you an introduction into what’s happening in the changing Global Legal Market and what impact it has on graduates.

12 September 2012 – Legal Practice at King & Wood Mallesons
This session will give you a high level overview of how our firm is structured, what areas of law we practise and the type of clients we work with.

5 December 2012 – Skills Based Session
The skills based session will provide you with practical skills to assist you now and in your legal career.

April/May 2013 – Shadow a Lawyer
What is it really like to work in commercial law? By spending time with one of our lawyers you will gain a real insight into the type of work we do.

How do I apply for Insight?

Go to our Facebook page to find out more information.  Applications close 1 July 2012.

1. 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 & 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. 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 & Eligibility details can be found here. Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria.

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