Law Student Gazette

1. Applying for Alternative Routes to “Admission to Practice” at Clayton

Penultimate or final year students who are seeking alternative routes into the Law industry should attend. We will be covering how to find opportunities and how to make a great application.

Wednesday 27 July, 12.30 – 1.30pm
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=141392

2. Castan Centre Global Internship Program – Information Seminar

27 July – 1pm, L5 Building 12, Clayton campus

This year the Global Internship Program will send 11 outstanding Monash Law students to human rights organisations in New York, Geneva, The Hague, Kuala Lumpur, South Africa, Accra, Haiti and Mumbai. Students will receive a contribution from the Student Mobility Fund and the Castan Centre Global Internship fund to assist them with their expenses.

Internships will be offered at the following organisations:

• Human Rights First, New York City
• International Women’s Rights Action Watch – Asia Pacific, Kuala Lumpur and Genevas
• United Nations Special Rapporteur on the  Right to Health – Mumbai, India
• International Commission of Jurists, Geneva
• Human Rights Advocacy Centre, Accra Ghana
• Center for Constitutional Rights, New York City
• Plan Australia, Haiti
• Oxfam Australia, South Africa (2 positions)
• International Criminal Law Services, The Hague (2 positions)

The information session being held on 27 July from 1-2pm in L5 will outline each of the internships, the application process and feature brief talks from returned interns.

Speakers will be:

• Erica Contini, Project Officer, Castan Centre
• Hester Kelly, returned intern with the Human Rights Advocacy Centre, Accra Ghana
• Lexi Lachal, returned intern with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, Mumbai India

For further details please visit:
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/internships/global-intern-program.html.

Please note, applications for Global Internships open on 27 July, and applications are due by Friday, 12 August 2011.

3. Castan Centre Global Internship Program – Applications Now Open

This year the Global Internship Program will send 11 outstanding Monash Law students to human rights organisations in New York, Geneva, The Hague, Kuala Lumpur, South Africa, Accra, Haiti and Mumbai. Students will receive a contribution from the Student Mobility Fund and the Castan Centre Global Internship fund to assist them with their expenses.

Internships will be offered at the following organisations:

• Human Rights First, New York City
• International Women’s Rights Action Watch – Asia Pacific, Kuala Lumpur and Geneva
• United Nations Special Rapporteur on the  Right to Health – Mumbai, India
• International Commission of Jurists, Geneva
• Human Rights Advocacy Centre, Accra Ghana
• Center for Constitutional Rights, New York City
• Plan Australia, Haiti
• Oxfam Australia, South Africa (2 positions)
• International Criminal Law Services, The Hague (2 positions)

For further details please visit:
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/internships/global-intern-program.html.

Please note, applications are due by Friday, 12 August 2011.

4. Faculty Managed Internship

Herzog, Fox & Neeman, Israel

Applications are now open and close Friday 16 September, 2011

Minimum of 4 weeks from mid January to mid February

Application & Eligibility details –
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/herzog-fox-neeman.html

Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria –
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/student-mobility-fund-2.html

Queries please contact Cathy Meredith via email:
cathy.meredith@monash.edu or phone (03) 9905 3311

5. Faculty Managed Internship

Skrine – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Applications are now open and close Friday 19 August, 2011

Minimum of 4 weeks from mid November to mid February
Application & Eligibility details –
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/skrine-internship.html

Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria –
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/student-mobility-fund-2.html

Queries please contact Cathy Meredith via email:
cathy.meredith@monash.edu or phone (03) 9905 3311

6. Faculty Managed Internship

Reprieve Australia, USA

Applications are now open and close Friday 16 September, 2011

Minimum of 3 Months November to February

Application & Eligibility details –
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/reprieve-australia.html

Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria –
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/student-mobility-fund-2.html

Queries please contact Cathy Meredith via email:
cathy.meredith@monash.edu or phone (03) 9905 3311

7. Making a Great Seasonal Clerkship/Traineeship Application at Clayton

If you are currently in your penultimate or final year of Law and need help in what and what not to include as well as tips and tailoring your application for Clerkships or Traineeships, this is the seminar for you!

Tuesday 19 July, 12.00pm – 1.00pm
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=147273

OR

Wednesday 27 July, 11.00am – 12.00pm
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=147274

8. Professional Transitions – Law Program

Semester 2, Clayton Campus

Attend a new career development program designed specifically for and available exclusively to Law students. It is a certificated program focusing on job applications, interview and career management – designed to hone your skills to support your transition into your professional career. This program is especially targeted to assist you in applying into the legal profession within Victoria

For further information please visit:
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/BrowseEvents.chpx
and click ‘view all’ under ‘Career programs’.

9. Employment Experience Fair

Thursday 4 August 2011
Monash Sport (Building 1), Clayton Campus
10.00am – 1.00pm

If you’re looking for work experience this summer to get an edge when you graduate, then come to the Employment Experience Fair. There are over 35 employers wanting to promote their vacation work, co-operative, internship and placement opportunities to you.

For details visit:
http://www.careers.monash.edu.au/students-grads/events/employment-experience-fair.html

10. Volunteering Fair

Thursday 4 August 2011
Monash Sport (Building 1), Clayton Campus
3.00pm – 5.00pm

If you’re interested in helping others in our community and gaining volunteer experience, then come to the Volunteering Fair. Completing volunteering adds something additional to your resume, which gives you a competitive edge when you graduate!

For details visit:
http://www.careers.monash.edu.au/students-grads/events/volunteering-fair.html

1. Applying for Alternative Routes to “admission to practice” at Clayton

Penultimate or final year students who are seeking alternative routes into the Law industry should attend. We will be covering how to find opportunities and how to make a great application.

Wednesday 27 July, 12.30 – 1.30pm
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=141392

2. Career seminars – Winter Intensive

One day, six seminars = A kick start to warming up your career.

Wednesday 20 July, 9.15am – 4.15pm, Clayton Campus, Building 8 (Rotunda), Lecture Theatre R2.

For further information please see:
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=141543

3. Faculty Managed Internship

Herzog, Fox & Neeman, Israel

Applications are now open and close Friday 16 September, 2011

Minimum of 4 weeks from mid January to mid February

Application & Eligibility details –
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/herzog-fox-neeman.html

Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria –
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/student-mobility-fund-2.html

Queries please contact Cathy Meredith via email:
cathy.meredith@monash.edu or phone (03) 9905 3311

4. Faculty Managed Internship

Skrine – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Applications are now open and close Friday 19 August, 2011

Minimum of 4 weeks from mid November to mid February
Application & Eligibility details –
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/skrine-internship.html

Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria –
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/student-mobility-fund-2.html

Queries please contact Cathy Meredith via email:
cathy.meredith@monash.edu or phone (03) 9905 3311

5. Faculty Managed Internship

Reprieve Australia, USA

Applications are now open and close Friday 16 September, 2011

Minimum of 3 Months November to February

Application & Eligibility details –
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/reprieve-australia.html

Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria –
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/student-mobility-fund-2.html

Queries please contact Cathy Meredith via email:
cathy.meredith@monash.edu or phone (03) 9905 3311

6. Making a Great Seasonal Clerkship/Traineeship Application at Clayton

If you are currently in your penultimate or final year of Law and need help in what and what not to include as well as tips and tailoring your application for Clerkships or Traineeships, this is the seminar for you!

Tuesday 19 July, 12 – 1pm
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=147273

OR

Wednesday 27 July, 11am – 12pm
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=147274

7. Moores Legal Traineeship

Moores Legal is committed to the recruitment and development of trainees who we believe form the future of our firm. Our trainees work as part of a team toward firm goals, learning and developing along the way through the support and mentoring of senior lawyers and principals. By providing a structured graduate program, training and coaching in core disciplines, Moores Legal provides trainees with the opportunity to maximise their skills and potential to become well rounded lawyers of the future.

Applications for 2012 are now open and will close on Friday 5 August, 2011.

To apply click on this link –
http://www.mooreslegal.com.au/careers/trainees

Position Vacant – Research Officer

Position title:
Research Officer, Executive Education & Research Committee

Closing date:
Friday 5 August, 2011

Location:
You will be based at ANZSOG Head Office, Carlton, Victoria.

Position summary:
This position involves undertaking research and analysis across two areas – in Executive Education, during business development and/or market research stages leading up to the establishment of a program; and in the Research Committee program, undertaking additional research on areas of strategic importance to ANZSOG, and auditing the School’s research activities. You will undertake this research and analysis through various means, such as web research, literature review, telephone and paper-based review.

For further information and application details please see:
Research Assistant Position

8. 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.

Thursday 21 July, 9.15am – 5.00pm, Caulfield Campus.

For further information please see:
http://www.careers.monash.edu.au/students-grads/events/presenting-as-a-professional.html

1. Career seminars – Winter Intensive

One day, six seminars = A kick start to warming up your career.

Wednesday 20 July, 9.15am – 4.15pm, Clayton Campus, Building 8 (Rotunda), Lecture Theatre R2.

For further information please see:
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=141543

2. Paid Leadership Opportunity – PASS Leaders in the Faculty of Law, Semester 2, 2011

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 2102, CONTRACT B.

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 July prior to the semester beginning.

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 after Semester 1, 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 B.
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 – Friday, 21^st – 22^nd July.
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 18 July 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.

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.

Thursday 21 July, 9.15am – 5.00pm, Caulfield Campus.

For further information please see:
http://www.careers.monash.edu.au/students-grads/events/presenting-as-a-professional.html

4. Upcoming Careers Seminars

Making a Great Seasonal Clerkship/Traineeship Application at Clayton

If you are currently in your penultimate or final year of Law and need help in what and what not to include as well as tips and tailoring your application for Clerkships or Traineeships, this is the seminar for you!

Tuesday 19 July, 12 – 1pm

https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=147273

OR

Wednesday 27 July, 11am – 12pm
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=147274

Applying for Alternative routes to “Admission to Practice” at Clayton

Penultimate or final year students who are seeking alternative routes into the Law industry should attend. We will be covering how to find opportunities and how to make a great application.

Wednesday 27 July, 12.30 – 1.30pm
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=141392

1. Career seminars – Winter Intensive

One day, six seminars = A kick start to warming up your career.

Wednesday 20 July, 9.15am – 4.15pm, Clayton Campus, Building 8 (Rotunda), Lecture Theatre R2.

For further information please see:
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=141543

2. Legal Sector Internship Program

Victoria Law Foundation

The legal sector internship program is an exciting opportunity for law students to gain exposure to the broader legal sector, particularly in legal policy and related areas.

The internship takes place over 20 days either during university holidays or during the semester.

Students are placed with organisations that range from government departments and the courts to advocacy groups and community legal centres.

To apply you must be a current law student at a Victorian university undertaking either an undergraduate law degree or a juris doctorate.

In the application package, you will find information about the internship program and application guidelines.

Applications are now open for placements in two seasons: summer 2011/12 and winter 2012.

For further information please see: www.victorialawfoundation.org.au

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.

Thursday 21 July, 9.15am – 5.00pm, Caulfield Campus.

For further information please see:
http://www.careers.monash.edu.au/students-grads/events/presenting-as-a-professional.html

4. Professional Transitions – Law Program

In semester 2, attend a new career development program designed exclusively for Law students. It is a certificated program focusing on job applications, interview and career management. This program is specifically targeted to assist you in applying into the legal profession within Victoria with speakers from graduate recruiters from top tier firms, paralegal recruitment agencies and legal professional associations.

For further information please see:
https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/BrowseEvents.chpx
and click ‘view all’ under ‘Career programs’.

Furthermore, announcing a new Law careers resource – check out the Open Access Blackboardsite with downloadable resources to help you in your job search, such as sample resumes and cover letters for seasonal clerkship and traineeship applications: http://tinyurl.com/law-blackboard or find it on the Law blackboard site.

1. Clarendon Lawyers 2012 Graduate Program

Our Graduates will gain exposure to a premier corporate/commercial clientele in a relationship based environment. We do not ascribe to a “one size fits all” philosophy and are therefore committed to the experience of our graduates being unique to the individual.

Our 2012 graduate program will commence in March and run for a twelve month period.  At Clarendon we understand that your graduate experience is a time for learning and Graduates will take part in three rotations.

Key Dates:

Applications Open – Monday 27 June, 2011

Applications Close – Friday 29 July, 2011

Offers Made – Monday 19 September, 2011 (in accordance with the LIV Traineeship Guidelines)

For further information and application criteria please see Clarendon Lawyers 2012 Graduate Program

1. Appointment of Tipstaff to The Chief Justice of New South Wales

Applications are invited for the position of Tipstaff to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Honourable T F Bathurst.

Position description

Two positions are available. The first position involves being a Tipstaff from June/July 2011 until the end of December 2011. Applicants should be prepared to continue on the staff of the Chief Justice in the position of Research Director in 2012.

The second position involves being a Tipstaff for 2012. Applicants should be prepared to continue on the staff of the Chief Justice in the position of Research Director in 2013. The salaries in the 2010-2011 financial year were $54,576 for the Tipstaff position and $86,498 for the Research Director position. The salaries for the 2011-2012 financial year are yet to be determined.

The primary role of Tipstaff is assisting the Chief Justice with legal research. The Tipstaff also performs a range of court-related duties in Chambers, as well as spending a substantial amount of time in court. In the second year of appointment the tasks to be performed are almost entirely research, with less frequent attendance in court.

For further information please see Tipstaff position

2. Clinical Legal Education – Applications Now Open!

If you think you need hands-on practical experience of real clients with real cases – including court appearances – before you leave law school, please note that applications for the following Clinical Legal Education units will be accepted for Clinical Period 3, 2011 (14 Jul- 25 Nov) until Thursday 2 June, 2011:

• LAW5216/7423 Professional Practice (12pts)
• LAW5128 Family Law Assistance Program (Professional Practice) (12pts)
• LAW5149 Advanced Professional Practice LAW5149 (6pts)

– Family Violence Clinic (NEW)

– Migration Clinic (NEW)

– SECASA Clinic

– Commercial Clinic

– Human Rights Clinic

The following Clinical Legal Education unit will be accepted for Semester 2, 2011until Friday 24 June, 2011:

*LAW5217 Law Reform & Community Development (6 pts)

Application forms and unit information are available from the Clinical Legal Education website http://www.law.monash.edu.au/cle.html or at the Law Student Services counter.

3. Court of Appeal — Supreme Court of Victoria Research Associate Positions

Final Year Law Students and Graduates

The Court of Appeal is seeking to appoint three Research Associates for 2012. The Research Associate positions will be for a period of 12 months. Applicants are requested to apply by email or in writing by sending a covering letter, curriculum vitae, academic results and a piece of legal research work. Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 24 June, 2011.

For further information and application information please see:
Court of Appeal – Research Associate Positions

4. Victoria Law Foundation – Legal Sector Internship Program for 2011-2012

Victoria Law Foundation is now taking applications for its Legal Sector Internship Program for 2011-2012 (summer and winter placements). The program is open to all Victorian law students (LLB or JD). Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 29 July, 2011.

• Full details and a downloadable Information Package are available on the Foundation’s website with a link to the Victorian Government careers website, where we are taking applications.
• On this site, applicants may complete a questionnaire and attach their CV and academic transcript all in one spot.
• It is essential to read (and print or save a copy of) the Information Package before completing the online application. The Information Package contains crucial details about the online application process, which students need to be aware of in advance.

1. Clinical Legal Education – Applications Now Open!

If you think you need hands-on practical experience of real clients with real cases – including court appearances – before you leave law school, please note that applications for the following Clinical Legal Education units will be accepted for Clinical Period 3, 2011 (14 Jul- 25 Nov) until Thursday 2 June, 2011:

• LAW5216/7423 Professional Practice (12pts)
• LAW5128 Family Law Assistance Program (Professional Practice) (12pts)
• LAW5149 Advanced Professional Practice LAW5149 (6pts)

– Family Violence Clinic (NEW)

– Migration Clinic (NEW)

– SECASA Clinic

– Commercial Clinic

– Human Rights Clinic

The following Clinical Legal Education unit will be accepted for Semester 2, 2011 until Friday 24 June, 2011:

*LAW5217 Law Reform & Community Development (6 pts)

Application forms and unit information are available from the Clinical Legal Education website http://www.law.monash.edu.au/cle.html or at the Law Student Services counter.

1. Position available – Research and Executive Assistant

Seeking a recent graduate for a 12 month period as a Research and Executive Assistant, the position is broadly similar to that of a Judge’s Associate.

For further information please see Job description

2. Position Available In WA – Associate to Judge

The Family Court of Western Australia invites applications for the above position from persons with a tertiary qualification in Law (preferably Honours, but not essential).  The position is for twelve (12) months, ideally commencing 4 July 2011, with an option for a further twelve (12) months.  On completion of twelve (12) months’ service in this position, 6 months may count towards articles.  Service in this position may also fulfil the work experience component of the College of Law Professional Program.

For further information please see  Associate to Judge (Legal) Position Description

3. Trainee Solicitor Position – Duffield & Associates Solicitors

Position vacant for further information please see Senior solicitor position description

1. Castan Centre In-House Internships – Applications Now Open

The in-house internship program gives Monash Law students who are interested and passionate about human rights the opportunity to become involved in the work of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law. Interns will have the opportunity to assist in a variety of programs. These could include; research and writing on human rights projects, writing articles for the Castan Centre newsletter, and assisting with public education events such as lectures and the annual human rights conference.

Deadline for applications 

Applications for both winter (full time) and second semester 2011 (part-time) must be submitted by 5.00 pm Friday 20 May, 2011.  There will not be interviews for the internships and students are expected to write a cover letter of no more than one page only.

Details of selection criteria and the application process are available on the Castan Centre website, at:
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/internships/in-house-internship.html.

Students may apply for the following intakes:

Full time Internships – 11 – 21 July, 2011

This full time internship will run for two weeks over the winter break. This year, interns undertaking the winter internship will be working solely on assisting in judging our essay competition and administrative tasks associated with our Annual Conference to be held on 22 July 1022.

Part-Time Internships – Semester 2, 2011

Students can intern 1 day per week for 11 weeks over the first semester. Internship dates for Semester 2, 2011 will be between 25 July 2011 and 21 October 2011 (12 weeks, with one week off for mid-semester break). 

2. Clinical Legal Education Applications

If you think you need hands-on practical experience of real clients with real cases – including court appearances – before you leave law school, please note that applications for the following Clinical Legal Education units will be accepted for Clinical Period 3, 2011 (Jul-Nov) until Thursday 2 June, 2011:

* LAW5216 Professional Practice (12pts)
* LAW5128 Family Law Assistance Program (Professional Practice) (12pts)
* LAW5149 Advanced Professional Practice LAW5149 (6pts)

The following Clinical Legal Education unit will be accepted for Semester 2, 2011 until Friday 24 June, 2011:

*LAW5217 Law Reform & Community Development (6 pts)

Application forms and unit information are available from the Clinical Legal Education website http://www.law.monash.edu.au/cle.html or at the Law Student Services counter.

1. Oaktree Foundation is Seeking a New National Director of Legal

The Oaktree Foundation is Australia’s foremost youth-run aid and development organisation, we are young people working together to end global poverty and we want you to join us!

Since 2003, The Oaktree Foundation has created and implemented initiatives and projects to raise awareness, educate, empower and motivate communities to improve their future.  For more information on The Oaktree Foundation, please see our website http://theoaktree.org/

We are currently looking for a new National Director of Legal. This is an exciting and rare opportunity for law students in their third (or higher) year and under the age of 26, to gain valuable professional experience. All applicants are required to submit a current CV (of no more than 4 pages) and a cover letter outlining the applicants characteristics and skills (of no more than 2 pages). For further information about the role and application process please see National Legal Director Position

Please send all applications to the Victorian Human Resources team at:
recruitment@theoaktree.org

Applications close 5pm, Friday April 29, 2011.

2. Winter Clerk Work Experience Opportunity

Belbridge Hague Solicitors are seeking a highly motivated 2nd or 3rd Year Law Student over the coming mid-term holidays to assist solicitors and gain invaluable experience in applying legal knowledge and skills to the resolution of real-life legal problems.

A great opportunity to gain practical work experience and observe the different roles in a legal office.

Duties include research, work on client files*, witnessing legal documents, sit in on interviews and Court appearances and using the language of Law in real situations.

To commence Monday 20 June – Friday 22 July, 2011

Apply now at www.bhlaw.com.au/careers and download the Winter Clerk Work Experience Application Form

Applications close 12 Noon Monday 23 May, 2011

*Successful Applicants must be prepared to sign a Confidentiality Agreement