Law Student Gazette

1. 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.

Application 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

2. Paralegal Position

Position Title: Paralegal Position
Job Level: Final Year Student
Required Availability: Part Time (3 days a week)

Sparke Helmore is one of Australia’s most dynamic law firms. Our Firm services a blue chip client portfolio across eight offices nationally and is supported by leading edge infrastructure and resources.

We currently have an opportunity for a Paralegal to join the national Insurance group in our Melbourne office, working particularly in the areas of State and Commonwealth Compensation and General Liability litigation.

We are looking for a law student in their penultimate year of study who would like the opportunity to build a future career with the Firm. This position is for three days per week on a casual basis, allowing for flexibility to work extra hours during university breaks.

Job Description:
Responsibilities of the position include drafting letters and court documents, reviewing and summarising documents, attending AAT Return of Summons Hearings, court copying, updating monthly client reports and research.

Applicants should have:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, be proactive and have the ability to organise and prioritise. If you are a self-starter who thrives on being busy and works well in a team environment.

The closing date for applications is Friday 21 May, 2010. 

Please apply online at:
www.sparke.com.au/careers

For queries contact Tanya Hughes:
(03) 9291 2304

1. Koko Black Careers Cocktail Evening

The Monash International Law Association invites you to attend our annual Koko Black Careers Cocktail Evening. This is an opportunity to mingle with representatives from law firms  and other law related placements. Representatives from Allens Arthur Robinson, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Malleson Stephen Jaques, Baker & McKenzie, New York Bar Review and Norton Rose.
 
Purchase tickets online at:
trybooking.com/default.html
 Look for ‘Koko Black Careers Cocktail Evening.’

Alternatively, email us at:
monashila@gmail.com
Provide us with your name, email  address and mobile number to reserve a ticket payable on the night.
 
For more information see:
monashila.com/

For queries email:
monashila@gmail.com
 
We will also be selling tickets on the Clayton campus next week, at the Meeting Point, Campus Centre (Building 10) from 12 pm to 2 pm  this week.

2. VCLSS Networking Evening

In 2010 the Victorian Council of Law Students’ Societies is hosting its first ever Networking Evening. This event allows students the opportunity to mingle with firm representatives in an informal setting to help with establishing contacts as well as gaining valuable information on what the various firms are looking for in their clerks. 

The event this year is open to all students however it has been particularly tailored towards JD students (recognising a need for careers events held in the CBD, outside of work hours, with sufficient access to firm representatives). I therefore encourage you to consider this opportunity. 

 Firms who have confirmed attendance are:
Allens Arthur Robinson, Blake Dawson, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Clayton Utz, Lander & Rogers, Monahan & Rowell, Sparke Helmore and Victorian Government Solicitors Office.

Date: Wednesday 12 May, 2010
Time: 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Place: Metropolitan Hotel, 
             263 William Street, Melbourne
Cost: $30
RSVP: please email secretary@vclss.com

There are only a very limited number of tickets and they will be given on a first in, first served basis. 

For queries please email:
secretary@vclss.com

1. Clerkship Available at Chadwicks – The Law Firm

Position title: Law Clerk
Required availability: Mondays and Tuesdays
(please note, these days are not negotiable)

All students that are interested in applying for the position should provide contact information along with their resume.

Email your application to:
isaac@chadwicklaw.com.au

Practice information:
Chadwicks – The Law Firm
36 St. Kilda Road
ST.KILDA   VIC  3182
Tel:  (03) 9529 5044
Fax: (03) 9529-5722

2. Industrial Officer – Health Services Union

The Health Services Union Health Professionals’ Branch is seeking to recruit an Industrial Officer to be a part of a growing and dynamic team.

Position Title: Industrial Officer
Job Level: Graduate
Wage: $65,500 – $77,000 (depending on skills and experience),
             plus 9% superannuation.

For job description, qualifications needed and more information see:
HSU_advert_industrial officer

Applications must have a current CV and application letter addressing the requirements of the role.

Email your application to:
kathy.jackson@hsuvic.net.au

 The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31 March, 2010.

3. Legal Trainee and 1st Year Solicitor Sought For Criminal Law Firm

Expressions of interest sought for appointment to the position of legal trainee and 1st year solicitor for commencement in late 2010.

Position Title: Legal Trainee
Job Level: Graduate Position

Applicants must be mature, have a sound academic background and/or body of experience in the law or another discipline, and a genuine interest and dedication to all aspects of criminal law practice.

Applications must have:
A detailed curriculum vitae.

Email application to:
Dr Martine Marich at martine.marich@law.monash.edu.au

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 14 April, 2010.

4. Organiser – Health Services Union

The Health Services Union Health Professionals’ Branch is seeking to recruit two experienced Organisers to be a part of a growing and dynamic team.

Position Title: Organiser
Job Level: Graduate
Wage: $53,000 – $60,000 (depending on skills and experience), 
              plus 9% superannuation. 
              A vehicle will be provided for all work related travel.

For job description, qualifications needed and more information see:
HSU_advert organiser

Applications must have a current CV and application letter addressing the requirements of the role.

Email your application to:
kathy.jackson@hsuvic.net.au

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31 March, 2010.

1. Appointment of Tipstaff to Justice Allsop, President NSW Court of Appeal

Applications are invited for the position of Tipstaff to Justice Allsop, President of the NSW Court of Appeal. The appointment will commence in late January 2011 for one year. Applicants should be prepared to continue on the staff of the President for the year 2012 as Researcher.

Position Title: Tipstaff (2011), Researcher (2012).
Job Level: Graduate Position
Time Period: 2 year
Wage: $49,384 (2011), $67,539  (2012).

Position Description:
The primary role of Tipstaff is assisting the President with court related duties and research. This includes spending a substantial amount of time in court. In the second year of appointment, the tasks to be performed are research and assistance with administering the work of the Court with infrequent attendance in court.

Applications must have:
A full curriculum vitae, covering letter and academic transcript. Applications should also contain either references or the names of referees. A distinction average or higher, and must expect to complete their law degree by the end of 2010.

For further information contact:
Amanda_foong@courts.nsw.gov.au
or (02) 9230 8380

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 14 April, 2010.

Applications should be sent to:
Ms M Halliday
Associate to Justice Allsop
Supreme Court of New South Wales
GPO Box 3
SYDNEY NSW 2001

2. Aurora Native Title Internship Program

The Program introduces law students to career opportunities in native title, policy, social justice and Indigenous affairs and aims to provide assistance to under-resourced and over-worked Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) and Native Title Service Providers (NTSPs) and others.

There are two intakes for interns annually, during the summer and winter university breaks, for 5 to 6 weeks. Applications open in March and August of each year.

Applications are open to law students who have completed, or are currently completing, the Property Law component of their legal studies.

The on-line application period for the winter 2010 round of internships is from Monday 8 March to Thursday 1 April, 2010.

For more information and on-line applications see:
www.auroraproject.com.au

For more information:
2010.02.02 Aurora legal internships flyer

3. Law Student Mentoring Program

On behalf of Victorian Women Lawyers and the Women Barristers Association, I am delighted to invite all female students currently enrolled in Victorian law schools to participate in the 2010 Law Student Mentoring Program.

Now in its third year, the Program has developed into a celebrated vehicle for encouraging the next generation of female lawyers to gain valuable insights into the legal profession from current practitioners.

Wherever possible, each student will be paired with a mentor who shares common professional interests and geographical proximity. Pairs will be expected to meet at least once a month. If there are insufficient mentors to cater for student demand, preference will be given to students in their final or second last year of study. This year’s Program will run from mid-April, 2010 to April, 2011.

For Expression of Interest form see:
Law Student Mentoring Program EOI Form

Contact for queries and email Expression of Interests forms to:
kate@kateashmor.com

Applications close Friday 19 March, 2010.

For more information see:
Law Student Mentoring Program Info

4. Piper Alderman Law Clerk Vacancies

Our program provides an ongoing law clerk opportunity from April – December of each year. The program is open to penultimate and final year students. Students clerk around their academic timetable between 1 day and 2 days per week. We provide time off during exam preparation period and attendance.

Applications opened Monday 2 March, 2010 and close on Wednesday 17 March, 2010.

Submit applications via:
www.cvmail.com.au

 For more information see:
www.piperalderman.com.au
Piper Alderman Law Clerk Vacancies

For queries email:
emortimer@piperalderman.com.au

 1. Aurora Native Title Internship Program

The Program introduces law students to career opportunities in native title, policy, social justice and Indigenous affairs and aims to provide assistance to under-resourced and over-worked Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) and Native Title Service Providers (NTSPs) and others.

There are two intakes for interns annually, during the summer and winter university breaks, for 5 to 6 weeks. Applications open in March and August of each year.

Applications are open to law students who have completed, or are currently completing, the Property Law component of their legal studies.

The on-line application period for the winter 2010 round of internships is from Monday 8 March to Thursday 1 April, 2010.

For more information and on-line applications see:
www.auroraproject.com.au

For more information:
2010.02.02 Aurora legal internships flyer

2. Linklaters Monash University Clerkship Presentation

Linklaters is a global law firm that advises the world’s leading companies, financial institutions and governments on their most important and challenging transactions and assignments.

A clerkship programme at the firm provides intensive professional development in a stimulating yet genuinely supportive environment. You will sit in two of our practice areas, become involved in real work, attend workshops and seminars to learn about other areas of the firm, and enjoy a number of social events over the four weeks.

Through all of these activities you will have the opportunity to meet a broad range of people at Linklaters and hear more about their different experiences of the firm – our work, our people and our culture.

We are offering opportunities for clerkships and training contracts in our London and Greater China offices. We even pay for your flights and accommodation, as well as provide a salary throughout your time with us.

Date: Wednesday 10 March, 2010
Time: 5 pm – 6:30 pm
Venue: Room H1, Menzies Building
RSVP: marketing@law.monash.edu.au   

For more information see:
www.linklatersgraduates.co.uk/
Linklaters

3. Piper Alderman Law Clerk Vacancies

Our program provides an ongoing law clerk opportunity from April – December of each year. The program is open to penultimate and final year students. Students clerk around their academic timetable between 1 day and 2 days per week. We provide time off during exam preparation period and attendance.

Applications opened Monday 2 March, 2010 and close on Wednesday 17 March , 2010.

Submit applications via:
www.cvmail.com.au

For more information see:
www.piperalderman.com.au
Piper Alderman Law Clerk Vacancies

For queries email:
emortimer@piperalderman.com.au

4. Victoria Law Foundation Legal Sector Internship Program 2010/11

Applications are invited from law students for the Victoria Law Foundation 2010/11 Legal Sector Internship Program.

The program facilitates mutually beneficial relationships between law students and public sector agencies, government, the judiciary and other legal institutions. Participants gain experience in areas such as legal policy development, research, community legal education and legal and community sector capacity building that may inform their career choices and professional thinking.

Organisations welcome the voluntary assistance afforded by talented law students and appreciate the opportunity to promote their work to potential employees and colleagues.

Now in its seventh year of operation, the program has attracted high calibre students whose interests and experience are then matched with the particular project needs of participating organisations.

For the application form:
www.victorialawfoundation.org.au.

Applications close Friday 16 April 2010.

For more information see:
Victoria Law Foundation Internship flyer 2010

1. Graduate Careers Fair 2010

Date: Thursday 11 March, 2010
Venue: Monash Sport, Building 1, Clayton Campus 

If you are looking for a graduate job then the Graduate Careers Fair is the place to go!

Meet employers looking to hire
Learn about upcoming job opportunities
Ask employers questions and find out about careers in your industry

For more information see:
www.careers.monash.edu.au/news/graduate-careers-fairs.html

2. Law Student Mentoring Program

On behalf of Victorian Women Lawyers and the Women Barristers Association, I am delighted to invite all female students currently enrolled in Victorian law schools to participate in the 2010 Law Student Mentoring Program.

Now in its third year, the Program has developed into a celebrated vehicle for encouraging the next generation of female lawyers to gain valuable insights into the legal profession from current practitioners.

Wherever possible, each student will be paired with a mentor who shares common professional interests and geographical proximity. Pairs will be expected to meet at least once a month. If there are insufficient mentors to cater for student demand, preference will be given to students in their final or second last year of study. This year’s Program will run from mid-April, 2010 to April, 2011.

For Expression of Interest form see:
Law Student Mentoring Program EOI Form

Contact for queries and email Expression of Interests forms to:
kate@kateashmor.com

Applications close Friday 19 March, 2010.

For more information see:
Law Student Mentoring Program Info

3. Victoria Law Foundation Legal Sector Internship Program 2010/11

Applications are invited from law students for the Victoria Law Foundation 2010/11 Legal Sector Internship Program.

 The program facilitates mutually beneficial relationships between law students and public sector agencies, government, the judiciary and other legal institutions. Law students gain experience in areas such as legal policy development, research, community legal education and legal and community sector capacity building that may inform their career choices and professional thinking.

Organisations welcome the voluntary assistance afforded by talented law students and appreciate the opportunity to promote their work to potential employees and colleagues.

Now in its seventh year of operation, the program has attracted high calibre students whose interests and experience are then matched with the particular project needs of participating organisations.

As many as 25 agencies participate in the program each year. Agencies are diverse and have included the Victorian Bar, Department of Justice, Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, Judicial College of Victoria, Victorian Law Reform Commission, Victorian Parliament Law Reform Committee, Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention Legal Service, Office of the Public Advocate, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, National Institute of Forensic Science, Sentencing Advisory Council, Liberty Victoria, and the Foundation itself, among others.

For the application form:
www.victorialawfoundation.org.au.

Applications close Friday 16 April 2010.

For more information see:
Victorian Law Foundation Internship flyer 2010

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 J J Spigelman AC.

Position Title: Tipstaff (2011), 
                           Research Director (2012)
Job Level: Graduate Position
Time Period: 2 year
Wage: $54,576 (2011), 
             $86,498 (2012)

Applications must have:
A distinction average or higher, and must expect to complete their law degree by the end of 2010.
A full curriculum vitae, cover letter, academic transcript, references or the names of referees.

To obtain position description, application instructions and more information please see:
Appointment of Tipstaff

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 17 March 2010.

 2. Part Time Research Intern

The Policy Manager of the Victorian Bar requires a Research Intern one day per week to assist with the preparation of policy submissions, the Bar’s professional development program and social justice advocacy program.

Position Title: Research Intern
Job Level: 3 – 4 year Law Student

The ideal candidate will have an informed and agile mind and sound research/writing skills. The candidate should also be bright, efficient and interested in policy and social justice.

Please email a brief CV to:
jacqueline.stone@vicbar.com.au

3. Graduate Careers Fair 2010

Date: Thursday 11 March
Venue: Monash Sport, 
              Building 1,
              Clayton Campus

If you are looking for a graduate job then the Graduate Careers Fair is the place to go!

Meet employers looking to hire.
Learn about upcoming job opportunities.
Ask employers questions and find out about careers in your industry.

For more information see:
www.careers.monash.edu.au/news/graduate-careers-fairs.html

1. Research and Executive Assistant Needed

The Victorian Law Reform Commission is an Independent Statutory Office.

 The commission seeks to employ a Research Executive Assistant with:

• Good research skills
• Interest in legal policy
• Willingness to perform some administrative functions

Position Title: Research and Executive Assistant
Job Level: Recent graduate
Time Period: 18 months
Wage: $51, 179

To obtain position description, duties and application instructions refer to: www.careers.vic.gov.au and see Research-Exec-Ass

Applications quoting role number DJ3209 and addressing key selection should be received by close of Business Sunday 14 February, 2010.

1. Legal Traineeships (formerly known as Articles): 2010 and 2011

Rotstein Lockwood Reddy is a dynamic commercial law firm located in the heart of Melbourne’s legal precinct with affiliate offices across Australia and around the world. RLR acts for market leaders across numerous industries including health, telecommunications, manufacturing, retail and sports & entertainment. To learn more about RLR, visit www.rlr.com.au.

RLR is inviting applications from Victorian law students either in their final year of study or who have completed their final year of study and who are able to commence a traineeship in 2010 or 2011.

To apply, send your cover letter, resume and a copy of your academic transcript to michelle.lee@rlr.com.au by 15/02/10 for 2010 intake or 15/12/11 for 2011 intake. 

1. 2010 Nygh Internship

The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) and the International Law Association (Australia Branch) would like to announce that applications for the 2010 Peter Nygh the Hague Conference Internship are now open. The program gives a graduate or post-graduate student from an Australian University the rare opportunity to travel to The Hague and work in the field of Private International Law.

Please see the “Get involved” Section on the AIIA website (www.aiia.asn.au) for more information on the Nygh Internship. Alternatively, contact Meishak Doyle at meischak.doyle@aar.com.au.

Applications close 30 January 2010.