Law Student Gazette

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 February is ‘Strategic Job Search with a Law degree and Volunteering’.

For further information please see here.

1. Employment Opportunity

City based boutique commercial law firm is seeking to employ a final year law student on a casual, part-time (approx. 2 days per week) basis during 2012, to provide research support for the firm’s lawyers and general administrative support.

Previous appointee progressed to graduate trainee position with the firm. Subject to satisfactory performance and workflow requirements, it is envisaged that this progression would also be offered to the new appointee.

Interested applicants should contact Richard@earlassociates.com.au, enclosing cv.

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED

2. Employment and Career Development Activities

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

For further information please see Program-Chambers-Handout-Sem 1 2012

1. Position of Post Doctoral Fellow

Faculty of Law at the National University of Singapore for the academic year 2012 – 2013

For details about the position and application information please see NUS position

2. Request for Legal Researcher

**POSITION NOW FILLED**

Research and prepare a dossier of public record.

The successful individual will have some knowledge of corporate law and be able to examine and analyse court records and documents.

It is anticipated that it will be one or two days work. It will be necessary for the researcher to conduct the work on a confidential basis and enter a confidentiality agreement. The successful applicant will be able to work in a confidential environment, as they will be dealing with material of a sensitive nature.

The dates are flexible though it’s anticipated that the work would occur in January 2012

For further information please contact Kingsey McRae by email on kingsleymcrae@yahoo.com

3. Volunteer Summer Research Intern for the Office of Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Canberra

The Australian Greens are seeking a later-year law student to assist Senator Sarah Hanson-Young’s policy team with research for the Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Immigration Detention Network.  Senator Hanson-Young is Deputy Chair of the inquiry.

The position is offered on a volunteer basis and offers valuable experience for your curriculum vitae. Students with a strong academic background who have completed subjects in migration or human rights law are encouraged to apply.

Position type: Fulltime for two weeks in January

Closing date: Monday 19 December

Duration: Two weeks in Canberra over summer and potential for further remote involvement over Feb/Mar 2012.

How to apply: Email your CV, academic transcript and covering letter including relevant skills and reasons for your interest to Kelly.farrow@aph.gov.au.

For the full position outline please see Summer research internship

1. Deacons – Open Day for Students – Hong Kong

Deacons, the largest independent full service law firm in Hong Kong is running an Open Day & Cocktail Reception at its Hong Kong office for students studying overseas on 20^th December 2011. The event will give you a chance to gain greater insights to the life at Deacons. You will take a look around the office and attend informative talks given by the Graduate Recruitment Partners and current Trainees. A good chance to meet people face-to-face, pick up hints and tips on applying for our programmes and chat informally during the evening.

Part One – Discover Deacons

Speaker: Cynthia Chung, Head of Human Resources & Pensions, Graduate Recruitment Partner

Our associates, trainee solicitors and former vacation students will share with you their experience with the firm

Part Two – Cocktail Reception

Come and chat with our partners, associates and trainees who were once in your position. Our graduate recruitment team will be present at this event.

To attend this event, registration is required: (visit this website and click on “Register”)

http://www.deacons.com.hk/graduaterecruitment/events.html

Places are limited. Successful students will receive an email confirmation prior to the open day.

Registration Deadline: Thursday 15 December 2011

For further information please see [PDF]

2. Paid Leadership Opportunity – ‘PASS Leaders’ in the Faculty of Law, Semester 1, 2012

Are you interested in becoming a paid Peer Leader in Australia’s premier academic mentoring program?

The Faculty of Law and The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) are introducing the PASS (Peer Assisted Study Session) Program in support of LAW 2101, CONTRACT A.

PASS is an academic mentoring program which targets key 1^st Year units (the “target units”). PASS provides regularly scheduled, out-of-class, peer-facilitated study sessions led by mentors called Peer Leaders for students seeking additional assistance with the target units. PASS is not a remedial program, and all students enrolled in the target units will be encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible.

PASS Leaders attend a two-day training program that focuses on how to facilitate group learning, how to conduct sessions and the concepts of promoting a learning community.

PASS sessions will commence in Week 3 of semester and continue until the end of Week 12 (ten weeks). Leaders must be able to complete a two day training program in February during ‘O Week’.

PASS Leaders are employed by the University, and are paid approximately $120/week during Semester.  It is possible for students to work as PASS Leaders for several semesters, and leadership positions are available for experienced PASS Leaders.

We are looking to recruit students to become PASS Leaders.  The basic criteria fill the leader positions are as follows:

1. You must have successfully completed at least 48 credit points of study in a Monash bachelor degree.
2. You must have at least 48 credit points of study required to complete your Monash bachelor degree afterSemester 2, 2011.
3. You must have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 60 to date across your course.
4. You must have achieved a Distinction or better in Law 2101, Contract A.
5. You should possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
6. You must be able to attend the compulsory PASS Leader Training Program at Clayton on Thursday and Friday of O-Week (23-24 Feb 2012).
7. You must be able to commit to up to five hours per week to the PASS program during Semester.

Students interested in applying to be a PASS Leader should e-mail the following documents to Adrian Devey, the Monash PASS Coordinator, at adrian.devey@monash.edu by 9.00am on Monday 12 December 2011.

1. A brief cover letter that explains why you want to be a PASS Leader in the Faculty of Law (one page maximum). Applications are especially encouraged from students receiving Centrelink, Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY, are living out of home, are first generation in their family undertaking a degree, or can demonstrate financial hardship. Please include this information in your application.
2. A copy of your CV.  Please focus on demonstrating leadership and communication skills through relevant experience, such as tutoring or coaching, positions of responsibility in clubs and societies, or work in the retail or hospitality industries (two pages maximum).
3. A complete copy of your latest academic transcript, including results from Semester 1, 2011 and the units in which you are enrolled in 2011 (the “unofficial” WES transcript is acceptable).

Applications that are either late or are incomplete (i.e. do not include the three documents specified above) will not be considered.

If you have further questions about being a Law PASS Leader, please e-mail Adrian Devey at the e-mail address above. Interviews will be held on the afternoon of Monday 19th December 2011 in Clayton.

1. Position Vacant – Student Success Adviser

Position purpose

Monash aims to facilitate a positive and successful transition for all commencing students to their discipline(s) of study, campus, and learning environments through engagement processes which provide academic, social, administrative and geographic familiarisation with Monash and embrace the diversity of their previous experiences.

As part of the suite of transition programs, Monash is introducing an early engagement program for students who are “First in Family” to attend university. The aim of the program is to provide a supportive service throughout the students first year using multiple communication channels including phone contact at key times from Student Success Advisers.

Student Success Advisers are responsible for providing general advice in relation to common transition issues experienced by students, making referrals to appropriate support services, and completing necessary record-keeping for each contact session.

This position reports to the Coordinator of Transition and Retention, Health and Wellbeing.

For key result areas and responsibilities and key selection criteria please see
Student Success Adviser

To apply please visit
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewJob.chpx?id=161532

2.  Summer Prison Volunteer Opportunity

Want to do something worthwhile with your spare time over summer?

PLEA is looking for skilled and dedicated students to run legal education workshops in prisons over the summer break.
The Prison Legal Education & Assistance Project (PLEA) is currently recruiting volunteers to commence in December 2011.

PLEA is a student-run volunteer organisation, based at Monash-Oakleigh Legal Service which provides legal education to remand inmates at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, the Metropolitan Remand Centre in Deer Park and the Youth Justice Centre in Parkville.

PLEA is looking for Law Students who are willing to volunteer their time and energy to work with disadvantaged and marginalised people within the prison system.

Volunteers will research specific areas of the criminal justice system before conducting interactive seminars in both the Metropolitan Remand Centre and the Dame Phylis Frost Centre.

Summer volunteers will have the opportunity to become an ongoing volunteer, including working in our youth justice program and supporting inmates with legal research in prison libraries.

PLEA volunteers gain invaluable insight into the criminal law, the prison system and prison justice. All roles require excellent communication skills, initiative, patience and sensitivity – all guided by a firm committment to social justice and incarecration issues.

Applicants are required to commit a minimum of 6 hours per week between December 2011 – March 2012, as well as fortnightly prison visits.

Click here to submit an online application

Applications close Midnight Friday 25 November

For further information, email volunteer.plea@gmail.com

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1. UniBreak Community Development placement in Thailand in 2012/13

The placement provides students with an opportunity to travel to a fascinating part of

Thailand, apply their course work in practical settings and gain valuable insight  into the reality of human trafficking.

**Applications are now open for UniBreak placements (departing Jun, Nov & Jan 2012/13) **

What is the next step in applying for the placement?

Interested students should read through the attached Information Brief and find out more about each placement, then follow the steps below to apply.

Step 1. UniBreak Program Information Night

Antipodeans Abroad hold UniBreak Information Nights each month for interested students, these dates are in the information sheets link at the bottom of the article.

Step 2. Online Application

Applying for a place in the program is easy, simply fill in the Online Application Form at this link

http://www.antipodeans.com.au/Programs/Unibreak/How-To-Apply/UniBreak-Online-App.htm

We will then review your application and be in contact with you shortly afterwards. If accepted, you will then need to return your booking form and deposit in order to secure your place on the UniBreak program.

UniBreak Video!

Check out some previous students on the ground in our UniBreak video  “Your World.” Go to this link!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8e2VJNex_g

Please see further details in the Information Sheet

1. Fellowships & Studentships for MPhil and PhD Studies

The University of Hong Kong 2012-2013

East Meets West
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is an English speaking university.  Founded
in 1911, it is the longest established university in Hong Kong.  It has gained
the reputation as a world-class comprehensive research university with excellent
research record and facilities.  To further promote an international and multicultural
campus, we encourage students from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds
to join our MPhil and PhD programmes.

Highlights

• Ranked 1st in Asia and 22nd in the world in 2011 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
  World University Rankings
• Inspiring teachers with international vision
• cultural mix of MPhil and PhD students from all over the world
• Leading-edge research in over 120 departments and research centres
• High-quality research outputs
• Top-class libraries, computer facilities, and state-of-the-art laboratories
  and equipment
• An excellent record of graduate employment

Fellowships/Studentships

• Hong Kong PhD Fellowships (HKPF)

Fellowships of HK$240,000 (US$30,760) per year plus conference and research-related
travel allowance of HK$10,000 (US$1,280) per year for selected full-time PhD
candidates with outstanding academic performance and research ability/potential

(For details, please visit: www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd)

Initial application to the Research Grants Council: September 1 – December 1,
2011 noon
Full application to HKU: September 1 – December 1, 2011

• University Postgraduate Fellowships (UPF)

Fellowships of HK$70,000 (US$8,970) for the entire normative period of study
plus Postgraduate Studentships of not less than HK$163,200 (US$20,920) per year
for selected full-time PhD candidates with excellent academic record
Application: Applicants who have submitted applications to HKPF will be automatically
considered for the award of UPF.  Separate applications to UPF are not required.

Application Period: September 1 – December 1, 2011

• Postgraduate Studentships (PGS)

Studentships currently at not less than HK$163,200 (US$20,920) per year for qualified
full-time MPhil (2 years) and PhD (3 to 4 years) candidates
Main Round Application Period: September 1 – December 1, 2011

On-line Application: www.hku.hk/gradsch/apply

Conference/Travel Grants
Grants for students to attend international conferences or exchange programmes
Students may also be offered opportunity of spending part of their study period
away from campus to gain more exposure

Eligibility
Applicants should have an honours degree with excellent academic records.  Students
in their final year of study may also apply.

Enquiry:

2. Presenting as a Professional

Learn how to impress employers face-to-face. Presenting as a professional is a 1-day program supporting students and recent graduates in their preparation for professional employment. There are only 90 places available.

During the day you will learn about employability skills, interviewing techniques, networking and more.

Places are filling up fast! For information including how to register, visit:
http://www.careers.monash.edu.au/students-grads/events/presenting-as-a-professional-city.html

1. Bingham Trainee Solicitor Position Available in Hong Kong

A rare opportunity has arisen to develop your career by undertaking your training contract in Bingham’s Hong Kong office. Working as part of our team of corporate and finance lawyers, you will benefit from a bespoke training programme with a high level of partner involvement.

Bingham is seeking a bright, enthusiastic and personable candidate, who has exceptional academic results from a leading university combined with evidence of extracurricular activities. Candidates must show initiative, drive, confidence and the desire to be part of a challenging yet friendly environment.

Bingham is recognised by FORTUNE magazine for the seventh year running as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for”. They are committed to fostering a positive work environment in a personal and collegial culture.

For further information about Bingham and application details please see Bingham Hong Kong Position Vacant

2. Kellehers Australia – Position Vacant

Kellehers Australia practices in Planning, Environment and Local Government Law.  Our work concerns complex property and land law, including Indigenous law, and associate legal issues.

We are seeking a passionate law student, energetic and intellectually agile.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work closely with clients and senior professional colleagues at the highest level.

Applicants who are enthusiastic about law and justice and committed, self-motivated and eager to learn all facets of the business will be strongly encouraged and supported throughout their university studies and assisted in the advancement of a successful legal career.

Contact: Hubert Algie on 03 9429 8111 or hubert@kellehers.com.au

For further information please see Kellehers Australia

3. Presenting as a Professional

Learn how to impress employers face-to-face. Presenting as a professional is a 1-day program supporting students and recent graduates in their preparation for professional employment. There are only 90 places available.

During the day you will learn about employability skills, interviewing techniques, networking and more.

Places are filling up fast! For information including how to register, visit:
http://www.careers.monash.edu.au/students-grads/events/presenting-as-a-professional-city.html

1. Bingham Trainee Solicitor Position Available in Hong Kong

A rare opportunity has arisen to develop your career by undertaking your training contract in Bingham’s Hong Kong office. Working as part of our team of corporate and finance lawyers, you will benefit from a bespoke training programme with a high level of partner involvement.

Bingham is seeking a bright, enthusiastic and personable candidate, who has exceptional academic results from a leading university combined with evidence of extracurricular activities. Candidates must show initiative, drive, confidence and the desire to be part of a challenging yet friendly environment.

Bingham is recognised by FORTUNE magazine for the seventh year running as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for”. They are committed to fostering a positive work environment in a personal and collegial culture.

For further information about Bingham and application details please see Bingham Hong Kong Position Vacant

2. Presenting as a Professional

Learn how to impress employers face-to-face. Presenting as a professional is a 1-day program supporting students and recent graduates in their preparation for professional employment. There are only 90 places available.

During the day you will learn about employability skills, interviewing techniques, networking and more.

Places are filling up fast! For information including how to register, visit:
http://www.careers.monash.edu.au/students-grads/events/presenting-as-a-professional-city.html

1. Australian College of Community Association Lawyers

2012 SCHOLARSHIP

Australian College of Community Association Lawyers (ACCAL) invites applications for the Australian College of Community Association Lawyers 2012 Scholarship to contribute to the costs of undertaking postgraduate study in Strata Law or a related field at an approved university of the successful applicant’s choice.

Closing Date – Monday 31 October 2011

Further Information:

For enquiries contact Nina Psaltis, General Manager, ACCAL by email – generalmanager@accal.org.au or by mail PO Box 182, Moorooka Qld 4105. Telephone: 0418 150 557 Facsimile: 07 32558056.

Also please see ACCAL 2012 SCHOLARSHIP and
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT – ACCAL PRESIDENT MICHAEL ALLEN

2. Robinson Gill Lawyers – Articles Position Vacant

Supervised Workplace Training (Articles) position available in February 2012.

Please email your application marked “Supervised Workplace Training 2012 application” to

Legal@Robinsongill.com.au

3. Volunteer Position – National Native Title Council Law

The National Native Title Council (NNTC) is the peak body representing the alliance of Native Title Representative Bodies and Native Title Service Providers (NTRBs/NTSPs) from around Australia. The NNTC is recruiting two volunteers to work 1 to 1.5 days per week to assist CEO Brian Wyatt and Senior Administrative Officer Carolyn Betts in the day to day management and running of the NNTC. Tasks will vary but are likely to include accompanying the CEO to meetings, conferences and events, legal and policy research and liaison with key stakeholders. The NNTC is located at 638 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne VIC 431.

The applications for this position open 9am 17 October and close 5pm 24 November 2011.

Applications are to include a resume, an academic transcript and a cover letter. The cover letter is to provide evidence of the essential and desirable skills required for this position. The essential skills required for this position include well-developed communication skills and academic achievement. Desirable skills for this position include an understanding of Indigenous culture (and an explanation as to how this understanding was derived) and experience or skills in information technology (including the ability to feed/maintain a website, twitter and facebook page).

Applications are to be addressed to Ms Nadia Stojanova and sent to <nadia.stojanova@nntc.com.au>. Similarly, all questions should be forwarded to this email address.

Interviews will be held on 29 November and 30 November 2011. Additional interview times may be available for special circumstances.

Successful applicants will be notified of their place in the program by 2 December 2011.

Applicants would be expected to begin on approximately 14 January 2012.

For more information about the NNTC visit the NNTC website at http://nntc.com.au/