Law Student Gazette

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.

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.

1. 2011 Law Malaysia Program – Applications Now Open!

• Monash Sunway campus in Malaysia, located near Kuala Lumpur
• 4 July – 26 August
• Full semester of law studies
• Applications are now open and the closing date has been extended to Thursday 31 March 2011
• Monash Abroad travel grants will be available. For further information see http://www.monash.edu.au/students/studyabroad/grants/short-term/travel.html
• Small classes, with students from partner universities, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Paris
• Taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities
• Further information including application form – http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/overseas-study-programs/overseas-study-programs-prato-malaysia.html

2. Position Available – Paralegal

Please see the following for job description and application information Paralegal Position Description

3. Scholarship – The Aurora Native Title Internship Program

The Aurora Native Title Internship Program places law, anthropology and other social science (archaeology, cultural heritage, environmental management,  human geography, history and sociology) students and graduates from Australian universities at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) and other organisations involved in policy development, social justice and Indigenous affairs.   The program introduces candidates to career opportunities in native title and Indigenous affairs and at the same time provides assistance to under-resourced and over-worked organisations.

Applications for the upcoming Winter 2011 round of Aurora internships will be open from Monday 7 March to Friday 1 April, 2011. Applications can be submitted on-line via the Aurora website at www.auroraproject.com.au.

For further information please see Aurora Legal Internships Flyer

4. The Oaktree Foundation – Seeking 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.

1. 2011 Law Malaysia Program – Applications Now Open!

• Monash Sunway campus in Malaysia, located near Kuala Lumpur
• 4 July – 26 August
• Full semester of law studies
• Applications are now open and the closing date has been extended to Thursday 31 March 2011
• Monash Abroad travel grants will be available. For further information see http://www.monash.edu.au/students/studyabroad/grants/short-term/travel.html
• Small classes, with students from partner universities, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Paris
• Taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities
• Further information including application form – http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/overseas-study-programs/overseas-study-programs-prato-malaysia.html

2. REMINDER: Allen & Overy Hong Kong Information Session Tomorrow Lunchtime!

Are you interested in working in Hong Kong in an International Legal Practice?

If you are considering pursuing a long term legal career in Hong Kong, a June/July 2011 summer placement with Allen & Overy may be the very best place to start.  A & O is an international law firm with more than 36 offices in 26 countries across the world.  Allen & Overy is looking for Monash University law students interested in participating in a first-class training programme, gain global experience, work on cutting-edge deals and learn from lawyers who are leaders in their field of practice.

Prior to the Information Session – from 12.30 until 1 pm – there will also now be a mini-exhibition hosted by AOHK’s Graduate Recruitment Manager, Julia Sheng, in the law basement.  Come along and receive some information about the summer placement program, talk to Julia and find out more from two past A & O interns, Alice Zhang and Cameron Harvey who will also be there to answer your questions.

To find out more about this exciting career opportunity, you are invited to attend an information session:

We hope to see you there!

For more information about Allen & Overy Hong Kong, please see A&O Information Session flyer and visit www.allenovery.com/careers and select ‘Hong Kong’

3. Scholarship – The Aurora Native Title Internship Program

The Aurora Native Title Internship Program places law, anthropology and other social science (archaeology, cultural heritage, environmental management,  human geography, history and sociology) students and graduates from Australian universities at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) and other organisations involved in policy development, social justice and Indigenous affairs.   The program introduces candidates to career opportunities in native title and Indigenous affairs and at the same time provides assistance to under-resourced and over-worked organisations.

Applications for the upcoming Winter 2011 round of Aurora internships will be open from Monday 7 March to Friday 1 April, 2011. Applications can be submitted on-line via the Aurora website at www.auroraproject.com.au.

For further information please see Aurora Legal Internships Flyer

1. Are you interested in working in Hong Kong in an International Legal Practice?

If you are considering pursuing a long term legal career in Hong Kong, a June/July 2011 summer placement with Allen & Overy may be the very best place to start. A & O is an international law firm with more than 36 offices in 26 countries across the world. Allen & Overy is looking for Monash University Asian Law students interested in participating in a first-class training programme, gain global experience, work on cutting-edge deals and learn from lawyers who are leaders in their field of practice.
To find out more about this exciting career opportunity, you are invited to attend an information session:

For more information about Allen & Overy Hong Kong, please see A&O Information Session flyer and visit www.allenovery.com/careers and select ‘Hong Kong’

2. Bingham McCutchen LLP – Trainee Solicitor Vacancy

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.

For further information and applications please see Hong Kong Recruitment

3. 2011 Law Malaysia Program – Applications Now Open!

• Monash Sunway campus in Malaysia, located near Kuala Lumpur
• 4 July – 26 August
• Full semester of law studies
• Applications are now open and the closing date has been extended to Thursday 31 March 2011
• Monash Abroad travel grants will be available. For further information see http://www.monash.edu.au/students/studyabroad/grants/short-term/travel.html
• Small classes, with students from partner universities, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Paris
• Taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities
• Further information including application form – http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/overseas-study-programs/overseas-study-programs-prato-malaysia.html

4. REMINDER: Linklaters’ Clerkship Presentation – Wednesday

For ten years, the internationally recognized and prestigious law firm Linklaters (which has its headquarters in London) has been taking some of Australia’s most talented and enthusiastic law students and exposing them to the challenges and rewards of life in a global law firm. Most of them go on to join, train and practise with Linklaters after their clerkship.

Come and hear more about Linklaters’ clerkship opportunities in London for penultimate-year law students at their employer presentation:

Staff from Linklaters will discuss its people and culture, as well as the work it is doing in an increasingly challenging market. Following the presentation there will be an opportunity to answer any questions students may have about pursuing a career in London and working for this truly global law firm.

For more information about Linklaters, and to apply, please visit:
www.linklaters.com/ukgrads

5. Scholarship – The Aurora Native Title Internship Program

The Aurora Native Title Internship Program places law, anthropology and other social science (archaeology, cultural heritage, environmental management,  human geography, history and sociology) students and graduates from Australian universities at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) and other organisations involved in policy development, social justice and Indigenous affairs.   The program introduces candidates to career opportunities in native title and Indigenous affairs and at the same time provides assistance to under-resourced and over-worked organisations.

Applications for the upcoming Winter 2011 round of Aurora internships will be open from Monday 7 March to Friday 1 April, 2011. Applications can be submitted on-line via the Aurora website at www.auroraproject.com.au.

For further information please see Aurora Legal Internships Flyer

1. Aurora Internships

The Aurora Native Title Internship Program places law, anthropology and other social science (archaeology, cultural heritage, environmental management,  human geography, history and sociology) students and graduates from Australian universities, at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) and other organisations involved in policy development, social justice and Indigenous affairs.   The program introduces candidates to career opportunities in native title and Indigenous affairs and at the same time provides assistance to under-resourced and over-worked organisations.

Applications for the upcoming winter 2011 round of Aurora internships will be open from Monday 7 March to Friday 1 April, 2011.

Applications can be submitted on-line via the Aurora website at www.auroraproject.com.au.

2. Faculty Managed Internship

Zaid Ibrahim & Co. – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Applications are now open and close Friday 11 March, 2011.

Minimum of 4 weeks from end June (after exam period) to end July.

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

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

Queries:  cathy.meredith@monash.edu or (03) 9905 3311

3. 2011 Law Malaysia Program – Applications Now Open!

• Monash Sunway campus in Malaysia, located near Kuala Lumpur
• 4 July – 26 August
• Full semester of law studies
• Applications are now open and the closing date has been extended to Thursday 31 March, 2011
• Monash Abroad travel grants will be available. For further information see http://www.monash.edu.au/students/studyabroad/grants/short-term/travel.html
• Small classes, with students from partner universities, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Paris
• Taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities
• Further information including application form – http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/overseas-study-programs/overseas-study-programs-prato-malaysia.html

4. Linklaters’ Clerkship Presentation

For ten years, the internationally recognized and prestigious law firm Linklaters (which has its headquarters in London) has been taking some of Australia’s most talented and enthusiastic law students and exposing them to the challenges and rewards of life in a global law firm. Most of them go on to join, train and practise with Linklaters after their clerkship.

Come and hear more about Linklaters’ clerkship opportunities in London for penultimate-year law students at their employer presentation:

Staff from Linklaters will discuss its people and culture, as well as the work it is doing in an increasingly challenging market. Following the presentation there will be an opportunity to answer any questions students may have about pursuing a career in London and working for this truly global law firm.

For more information about Linklaters, and to apply, please visit: 
www.linklaters.com/ukgrads

1. Faculty Managed Internship

• Zaid Ibrahim & Co. – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Applications are now open and close Friday 11 March, 2011
• Minimum of 4 weeks from end June (after exam period) to end July

For Application & Eligibility details see:
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/zaid-ibrahim-internships.html

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

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

2. Information Session – Linklaters Clerkship Opportunities

Representatives from the prestigious global law firm Linklaters – one of the world’s ten largest legal companies – will be visiting the Monash Law School next month to provide information about the opportunities it offers our students for clerkships and training contracts.  Headquartered in London but with offices in 19 countries, Linklaters advises many of the world’s leading companies, financial institutions and governments on high level transactions and assignments.  Its particular strengths are in corporate, financial and commercial law and for young lawyers seeking a stimulating and professional environment to train as a business lawyer, it offers outstanding opportunities.

To find out more about Linklaters and how to apply for a clerkship with this exciting international firm, you are invited to an information session.

For further information see: www.linklaters.com/ukgrads. More information about Linklaters and this forum will be available in next week’s issue of the Law Student Bulletin. 

3. 2011 Law Malaysia Program – Applications Now Open!

• Monash Sunway campus in Malaysia, located near Kuala Lumpur
• 4 July – 26 August
• Full semester of law studies
• Applications are now open and close on Friday 18 February 2011
• Monash Abroad travel grants will be available. For further information see: http://www.monash.edu.au/students/studyabroad/grants/short-term/travel.html
• Small classes, with students from partner universities, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Paris
• Taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities
• Further information including application form – http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/overseas-study-programs/overseas-study-programs-prato-malaysia.html

1. Faculty Managed Internship

Zaid Ibrahim & Co. – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Applications are now open and close Friday 11 March, 2011.

Minimum of 4 weeks from end June (after exam period) to end July.

Application & Eligibility details:
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/zaid-ibrahim-internships.html

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

Queries contact Cathy Meredith: Email cathy.meredith@monash.edu or phone 9905 3311.

2. Position Available

The Chief Justice is advertising the position of Tipstaff to the Chief Justice for 2012. This position is aimed to final-year students who may wish to apply.

Closing date for applications is Friday 18 March, 2011.

For further information please see Position available 2012 or the Supreme Court website  http://www.supremecourt.vic.gov.au/

1. 2011 Law Malaysia Program – Applications now open!

• Monash Sunway campus in Malaysia, located near Kuala Lumpur
• 4 July – 26 August
• Full semester of law studies
• Applications are now open and close on Friday 18 February 2011
• Monash Abroad travel grants will be available. For further information see http://www.monash.edu.au/students/studyabroad/grants/short-term/travel.html
• Small classes, with students from partner universities, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Paris
• Taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities
• Further information including application form – http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/overseas-study-programs/overseas-study-programs-prato-malaysia.html

2. International Bar Association (IBA) Student Membership Scheme

The IBA, established in 1947, is the world’s leading organisation of international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies. The IBA influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the legal profession throughout the world, whilst providing its members with unique international networking and professional development opportunities.

Through our new student membership initiative the IBA aims to enhance the study of law, by giving students access to the extensive range of academic and professional materials produced by the IBA – resources which are only available to IBA members. As well as some content specifically for students, such as opportunities to have work published, and competitions; all for the nominal charge of £20 ($27).

Additionally IBA membership covers a broad range of international legal practitioners, providing students with the opportunity to familiarise themselves with future employers. Our membership includes top international law firms such as: Norton Rose Australia, Clayton Utz, Blake Dawson, White & Case LLP, Clifford Chance, Allen & Overy LLP, Slaughter and May, Linklaters, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP and Simpson Thacher Bartlett LLP; as well as 195 bar associations and law societies; over 45,000 individual lawyers; over 1,000 corporate counsel members representing hundreds of multinational corporations including Coca-Cola, IBM, Exxon-Mobil and AT&T; and now law students.

To joining the IBA see:
http://www.ibanet.org/PPID/Constituent/Student_Committee/Default.aspx

For further information see:
http://www.ibanet.org/PPID/Constituent/Student_Committee/why_join.aspx

1. Position Vacant: Prospective students studying law (Copyright / Intellectual Property Major)

For further information see Position Vacant

2. Seeking a Volunteer – CBD Location

A sole practitioner firm with a small general practice in the Melbourne CBD, doing approximately 75% Family Law, is seeking a volunteer for 2-3 days per week.

Our past volunteers are completing/have completed post graduate courses in law allowing them to be admitted to practice.  One graduate who completed 75 days supervision in order to be admitted worked at this office approximately 3 days a week in order to comply with PLT course requirements.  He was then admitted to practice and obtained employment at a middle tier CBD firm.

The work required combines some law work with general office duties and would suit a self starter who is able to work alone.  The successful applicant will enjoy a great deal of experience in the day to day work of a sole practitioner.

Expressions of interest are invited from law graduates and those undertaking their final year of the LLB.

Please send applications including a cover letter and brief 2-3 page resume to:

3. 2011 Law Malaysia Program – Applications Now Open!

• Monash Sunway campus in Malaysia, located near Kuala Lumpur
• 4 July – 26 August
• Full semester of law studies
• Applications are now open and close on Friday 18 February 2011
• Monash Abroad travel grants will be available. For further information see: http://www.monash.edu.au/students/studyabroad/grants/short-term/travel.html (Please note the travel grant information is current for 2010 only. 2011 grant amounts will be advertised by 31st January 2011.)
• Small classes, with students from partner universities, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Paris
• Taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities
• Further information including application form – http://www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/overseas-study-programs/overseas-study-programs-prato-malaysia.html