Law Student Gazette

1. Faculty Managed Internship: Herzog Fox Neeman – Israel

Required Availability: mid January to mid February
Duration: Minimum of 4 weeks

For application and eligibility details see:
www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/herzog-fox-neeman.html

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

 Applications are now open and close Friday 10 September, 2010.

For queries email:
Cathy.Meredith@law.monash.edu.au
or 9905 3311

1. Faculty Managed Internship: Herzog Fox Neeman – Israel

Required Availability: mid January to mid February
Duration: Minimum of 4 weeks

For application and eligibility details see:
www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/herzog-fox-neeman.html

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

 Applications are now open and close Friday 10 September, 2010.

For queries email:
Cathy.Meredith@law.monash.edu.au
or 9905 3311

1. Legal Internships – Law Reform Commission

Required Availability: December 2010 or January 2011
Duration: 8-12 weeks

The NSW Law Reform Commission invites law students entering their final year in 2011 to apply for legal internships to work alongside Commission members and legal staff during the summer university vacation, 2010-2011.

Job Description:

While not financially remunerated, an internship at the Law Reform Commission provides an opportunity to work closely with the Commissioners and law reform staff and contribute directly to the development of proposals for law reform.

Depending on the reference this could mean undertaking research, contributing to drafting consultation documents, assisting with consultation processes, or helping draft reports. The Commission credits the contribution of interns in its published papers.

Applicants should have:
 
A strong academic record, demonstrate well-developed legal research and writing skills and demonstrate an ability to contribute to a team environment.

Applications should contain a statement outlining how they meet these three criteria, together with a curriculum vitae and an academic record.

Please forward applications to:
lrc_intern@agd.nsw.gov.au

For queries contact:
Paul McKnight, Executive Director, NSW Law Reform Commission
paul_mcknight@agd.nsw.gov.au
or 8061 9270 

The closing date for applications is Thursday 30 September, 2010.

For more information see:
www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/lrc/ll_lrc.nsf/pages/LRC_internship
Interns flyer

1. Secondment Opportunity To Work On Criminal Appeals

Salary: VPS 6 level (salary range $90,789-$121,495)
Duration: Thursday 29 July, 2010 for 6 months

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity exists for a short term secondment or appointment as Deputy Registrar in the Court of Appeal, to work on the preparation and management of criminal appeals.

The work will involve the oversight and management of applications for leave to appeal conviction or sentence, bail applications and applications for leave to appeal interlocutory decisions in criminal trials.

Applicants should have:

Substantial experience in criminal trial and, ideally, appellate work, be able communicate well both in writing and orally, and have skills in prioritising and meeting deadlines.

It would also be desirable to have experience in working in a team environment and/or managing staff.

Expressions of interest (attaching a resume) should sent by email to:
Ms Scamangas
paula.scamangas@supremecourt.vic.gov.au
By Thursday 15 July 2010.

For personal enquiries contact:
Paula Scamangas, Acting Human, Resources Manager,
9603 4692,

For enquiries about the content of the role contact:
Adam Cockayne, Deputy Registrar
9603 6180.

For more information see:
EOI – Deputy Registrar Legal COA

1. Part Time Research Assistant

The Policy Manager of the Victorian Bar requires a Research Assistant 1 – 2 days per week for 4 to 6 weeks to assist with a review and organisation of various committee materials for archival purposes. 

Job Description:

You will be required to review archive materials from the Equality before the Law Committee as well as materials from the Women’s Barristers’ Association in order to prepare a chronology of major events and reforms and contribute to a milestone review of the Bars’ achievements and objectives regarding diversity.

Application should be:

A law student with excellent research and organisational skills, a concise writing style and a particular interest in gender issues and legal policy. They should also have excellent attention to detail, good judgment and have demonstrated a capacity for organisation.

Email a brief CV to:
Jacqueline.stone@vicbar.com.au 

The closing date for applications is Monday 19 July, 2010.

1. Law Mentor in Bendigo

A Law School Alumni based in Bendigo is offering his services to students as a mentor.

If you are out at Bendigo occasionally and/or have an interest in securing a mentor please contact:
lloyd.england@law.monash.edu.au

1. Employment Opportunity for a Junior Solicitor

Do you want to work on interesting cases and make a difference to people’s lives?
Ryan Legal is growing and we’re looking for a graduate/junior solicitor to join our team.

Based in Mildura, we’re a plaintiff law firm solely dealing in personal injury litigation. We help individuals and families who’ve been injured at work, in vehicle accidents, or through other’s negligence.

Applicants should have:
Completed your study and have post admission experience in personal injury law.
Be committed to providing clients with quality service and be an accomplished communicator.

Send resume and letter of application application to:
sryan@ryanlegal.com.au

The closing date for application is Wednesday 30 June, 2010.

For more information see:
www.ryanlegal.com.au
Junior Solicitor Advert June 2010

1. Allens Arthur Robinson – Winter Indigenous Internship

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, Allens Arthur Robinson offers opportunities for Indigenous students to participate in an Internship that runs from Monday 28 June to Friday 9 July, 2010.

The closing date for applications is Friday 11 June, 2010.

To apply and for more information see:
www.aar.com.au/careers
Indigenous Internship Melbourne

Address applications to:
Tiffany Rogers
Graduate Resourcing & Development
Consultant

For any queries contact:
Tiffany.Rogers@aar.com.au
or 03 9613 8438

1. Legal Associate Position Available – Family Court of Western Australia

Position Title: Legal Associate
Job Level: Graduate
Salary: $55,913 – $60,707
Duration: 12 months commencing ASAP (possible further twelve 12 months)

Job Description:
The successful applicant will be required to undertake legal research and produce written work for the Puisne Judges of the Court. 
There is also a requirement to carry out administrative functions in preparation for Court sittings and act as Judicial Support Officer. 
There will also be a requirement to present the legal component of the weekly information sessions for the public.

Application Requirements:
Applications addressing the essential work related requirements (selection criteria), outlined in the job description form.
A cover letter indicating an interest in the position and a current academic record.

Send applications to:
The Chief Judge’s Administrator
Family Court of Western Australia
GPO Box 9991
Perth  WA  6848 (08) 9224 8357

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 8 June, 2010 at 4:30 pm.

For the job description form please see:
www.familycourt.wa.gov.au/

For more information please see:
Associate to Judge _Legal_ May 10

2. Piper Alderman: Graduate Recruitment Opportunities

Piper Alderman’s message is simple – we’ll give you interesting legal work that will challenge your way of thinking and your understanding of the law. In return you will give us your dedication and intellect.

Together we will create an excellent lawyer who is commercially savvy, innovative and client focused.

We are currently seeking graduates across a number of practice areas for our 2011 program.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 14 June 2010.

Please submit application via:
www.cvMail.com.au  

For more information please see:
www.piperalderman.com.au
Piper Alderman Advertisement

3. University of Surrey, School of Law – Postgraduate Research Studentships Available

The School of Law is offering 2 full-time doctoral (or postgraduate research) studentships starting in October, 2010. The 3 year studentships will cover some fees plus a stipend of £12,600 pa.

For further information please visit:
www2.surrey.ac.uk/law/news/stories/2010/27792_
postgraduate_research_studentships_available.htm

1. Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship PhD Scholarship

Professor George Williams is seeking to appoint a PhD scholar to work with him on his Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship project ‘Anti-Terror Laws and the Democratic Challenge’.

The three year PhD scholarship (payable at $26,140 per year) is open to people who have an outstanding academic record and the potential to become a leading legal scholar.

The appointee will work closely with Professor Williams on the areas covered by the project. They will also have the opportunity to participate in the strong and supportive research culture at the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law at UNSW Law School.

Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian Permanent Resident

Job Location: School of Law, University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia

For further information, application details contact Professor George Williams at:
george.williams@unsw.edu.au  

The closing date for applications is Monday 31 May, 2010.

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

Position Title: Internship
Job Level: Law Student
Required Available: Part Time (one day a week)
Duration: Monday 19 July – Friday 15 October, 2010 (twelve weeks). 

Job Description:

The Castan Centre 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.

Applications Requirements:
There will not be interviews for the internships and students are expected to write a very brief cover letter only (no longer than 1 page).

The closing date for applications for second semester 2010 (part-time) is 5 pm Friday 21 May, 2010.

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

For queries please contact Erica Contini, Castan Centre Project Officer at:
erica.contini@law.monash.edu.au
or 9905 3318