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Jobs + career development

Wednesday, February 14th, 2018

1. Karoon Gas Australia Ltd Legal Internship 2018

Karoon is an Australian, ASX listed, oil and gas company with offshore assets in Australia and South America.
Karoon is looking for enthusiastic, final or penultimate year law students with excellent academic results to join us in a part time internship throughout 2018.
As a legal intern at Karoon, you will gain invaluable experience in international oil and gas contracts and transactions, including acquisitions, farm-outs, joint ventures, seismic acquisition, offshore drilling and oil field development and a better understanding of oil and gas commercial and technical concepts, drivers and terminology.
More information is available at www.karoongas.com.au. Applicants should submit a short letter of introduction, CV and academic transcript to CGivossi@karoongas.com.au.

2. Doxa Cadetship

Doxa Youth Foundation is an organisation working with young people to access opportunities that assist students to reach their full potential. The Cadetship Program supports young people who have experienced some challenges in their lives. Our candidates for this program are either 1st or 2nd year University students.

Doxa have several opportunities for a Cadetship for students from disadvantaged backgrounds studying Law. The cadetship will provide the below benefits:

  • Up to 8 weeks of work placement at their Sponsor Company each year
  • A mentor at their Sponsor Company
  • $120 per week living allowance for the duration of their degree
  • $700 book allowance each year
  • 1 Professional Development Camp each year
  • A professional suit in their first year

How to apply:

Please fill in the online application form: https://doxa.secure.force.com/DoxaCadetshipProgram by Wednesday 21st February 2018.

Doxa works with students who have experienced some area of disadvantage or struggle and the student’s eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis. If you applied to Monash University SEAS, you would usually meet Doxa’s eligibility criteria.

Please contact cadet@doxa.org.au if you have any queries.

3. Victorian Family Law Pathways Network – seeking volunteers

The Victorian Family Law Pathways Network (VFLPN) is an initiative funded by the Attorney General’s Department to provide links and training opportunities for professionals within the family law system.

VFLPN coordinates projects to assist lawyers, court staff and self-represented litigants in making referrals and booking appointments for community services. This is provided through a Kiosk we run at the Family Court. Kiosk attendants, by use of an applicationVFLPN has developed, help lawyers and self-represented litigants make referrals to community services.

VFLPN is looking at recruiting a number of volunteers to assist us in running the Kiosk.

Applications close at 5:00pm on Monday 19 February. Interested parties should submit a brief cover letter outlining why they would like to be a part of the program and current CV.

For application process and guidelines see here.

4. Volunteer Opportunities at the Monash Oakleigh Legal Service

Volunteer Opportunities are available in 2018 at the Monash Oakleigh Legal Service for Monash Law Students.

Wednesday Night Advice Only Service

Applications for the Wednesday Night General Advice Session at Monash Oakleigh Legal Service will open at 8pm 25 February 2018 and close 10pm 4 March 2018. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

You are applying to be part of the Wednesday night volunteer team, which provides advice to clients experiencing a wide range of legal problems.

Students are rostered to volunteer on Wednesday nights on a fortnightly basis from 6:00pm until approximately 8:30pm.

Orientation will be held on Wednesday 11 April 2018

Sessions will commence on 18 April 2018

For an application form please see our website at http://www.monash.edu/law/about-us/legal/mols/volunteer

Tuesday Night Family Law

The Tuesday Night Family Law Advice Service handles matters relating to Children, Divorce and Intervention Orders.

Students are rostered to volunteers on a Tuesday night on a fortnightly basis from 6:00pm until approximately 8:30pm.

Applications for Tuesday Night Family Advice Session at Monash Oakleigh Legal Service will open 8pm 25 February 2018 and close 10pm 4 March 2018.

Orientation will be held on Tuesday 10 April 2018

Sessions will commence on Tuesday 17 April 2018

For an application form please see our website at http://www.monash.edu/law/about-us/legal/mols/volunteer

In each session, volunteers will:

  • Interview clients
  • Develop practical and research skills
  • Have the opportunity to learn and work under the supervision of qualified lawyers and barristers

5. BCG is coming to Monash Clayton

At BCG we relentlessly challenge established thinking, and we seek graduates with the determination to do the same. By joining our team, you will develop game-changing ideas, work with incredibly talented people and forge your career path from day one.

BCG partners with clients across business, government and not-for-profit sectors to identify their highest value opportunities, address their most critical challenges and transform their organisations.

BCG will be on campus at Monash on Wednesday 21 February 2018 at 1:00pm. Our aim is to talk to students about discovering a fulfilling career in management consulting. We recruit exceptional people across diverse backgrounds including music, philosophy, science, maths, medicine, law, politics, engineering and commerce.

Careers

Friday, December 1st, 2017

1. Climate for Change fellowship

Applications are open for the Climate for Change Fundraising and Communications Fellowship program.

Climate for Change is a volunteer-­powered, not-for-profit organisation on a mission to create the social mandate for effective action on climate change.

Our goal is to encourage conversations about climate change with enough people to shift the social climate on the issue. We have grown rapidly since our humble beginnings three years ago and have big plans for next year. For more information about Climate For Change, visit www.climateforchange.org.au.

The Fellowship is in its third year and runs for four months.

Learn more about the Fellowship and apply here. Applications close 10 December 2017.

2. King & Wood Mallesons 2018 Hong Kong Vacation Clerkship Program

Applications are now open for the King & Wood Mallesons 2018 Hong Kong Vacation Clerkship Program.

Law students in their penultimate year are eligible to apply via the online application portal. Summer clerkships will run in June and July 2018 and the Winter clerkship will run in January 2019. Clerks on the program will be eligible for 2020 Training Contract consideration.

To access the online application portal and for further information, please see this flyer.

Applications close 20 January 2018 China Standard Time.

Careers

Friday, October 27th, 2017

1. Clerkship Masterclass – Friday November 17

Are you undertaking a clerkship or equivalent? Then don’t miss attending our Clerkship Masterclass, designed to build essential skills for your Clerkship.

The next Clerkship Masterclass will be held on Friday 17 November at the Monash Law Chambers in the City. Exact times will be confirmed closer to the date, but will be from 9.45am to 4.00pm approximately.

This session is designed to build essential skills for your Clerkship. Presented by lawyers from top Law Firms, expert staff from the Law Library and from other legal organisations. The Masterclass has been designed to deliver essential, practical skills relating to research, writing, preparing memos and tips to work effectively during the Clerkship.

The Masterclass is primarily aimed at students who will shortly be undertaking a clerkship or equivalent. A more detailed breakdown of the day will be provided once the program has been finalised. A light lunch will be provided.

If you wish to attend please register here. (Please note that you need to be logged in as a Monash student to complete the form.) Don’t hesitate to contact Caroline Knaggs on 9905 2604 with any queries.

2. Assistant Investigator – VCAA

The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) seeks a capable, enthusiastic person to fill a casual vacancy as Assistant Investigator from 13 November 2017 to 2 February 2018.

This position will suit someone with a legal and/or investigations background, a person currently undertaking a relevant tertiary qualification such as law or a recent graduate of the Leo Cussen Centre for Law.

Please find further information about the role here.

To apply, please send a statement addressing the required skills/attributes listed above, your curriculum vitae including referees, and a copy of your academic record to vcaa.exam.compliance@edumail.vic.gov.au no later than 5pm Monday 30 October 2017.

For further information, please contact Jenny Morris, Principal Solicitor and Manager, Legal Services on (03) 9032 1658 or email morris.jenny.k@edumail.vic.gov.au.

3. Climate for Change fellowship

Applications are open for the Climate for Change Fundraising and Communications Fellowship program.

The fellowship is in its third year and runs for four months.

More information is available here.

4. Casual law clerk roles – apply now

Law Compliance is part of the boutique law firm Health Legal. Law Compliance provides a compliance service to a broad range of (profit and not for profit) organisations across Australia, including healthcare providers, aged care providers, welfare organisations, charities, education bodies from childcare to universities, and various government agencies.

Law Compliance are looking for a number of 3rd or 4th year law students to join the team as law clerks for a period of up to 3 to 6 months (likely hours offered 16 to 20 hours a week – with flexibility to accommodate course loads and an ability to increase hours during the upcoming semester break).

The role involves:

  • Reviewing and summarising Acts and Regulations
  • Improving the legal products currently provided to clients by re-writing modules according to a prescribed style guide; and
  • Summarising cases.

CVs and covering application letters and any queries should be sent to info@lawcompliance.com.au.  Applications close 3 November 2017.

5. Paralegal temp work

Expressions of Interest are invited for an opportunity as a paralegal within a legal technology team in the Melbourne CBD.

Find more information here.

6. Judicial Clerk to the Chief Justice of New South Wales

The Chief Justice of New South Wales, The Hon. T. F. Bathurst AC, is seeking applicants for the position of Judicial Clerk (Tipstaff) in chambers for 2019.

The successful applicant is expected to continue on in 2020 as Research Director.

The Judicial Clerk assists in court and with legal research. The Research Director spends less time in court, is given more complex research tasks and assists in other public functions. The position is ideally suited to applicants intending to pursue advocacy, academia or legal policy work.

Please find position description here. Suited to penultimate year students.

Applications will close on 30 November 2017.

Careers

Friday, October 13th, 2017

1. Career Connect Employability Workshops

Career Connect & Access Monash are running series of “Employability Workshops” for Monash Guarantee eligible students. The workshops are a series of interactive seminars, led by industry expert coaches.

The sessions will take place in October and November in Clayton campus & will cover the following topics:

Part 1: Maximising your Employability

  • Tuesday 17 October – Thursday 19 October

Part 2: Conversations that Kick Start your Career

  • Tuesday 14 November – Thursday 16 November

Part 3: What Skills Get you a Job?

  • Tuesday 21 November – Thursday 23 November

You can book into the available sessions via Career Gateway.

You can find more information here:

2. Climate for Change fellowship

Applications are open for the Climate for Change Fundraising and Communications Fellowship program.

The fellowship is in its third year and runs for four months.

More information is available here.

3. Paralegal temp work

Expressions of Interest are invited for an opportunity as a paralegal within a legal technology team in the Melbourne CBD.

Find more information here.

4. Judicial Clerk to the Chief Justice of New South Wales

The Chief Justice of New South Wales, The Hon. T. F. Bathurst AC, is seeking applicants for the position of Judicial Clerk (Tipstaff) in chambers for 2019.

The successful applicant is expected to continue on in 2020 as Research Director.

The Judicial Clerk assists in court and with legal research. The Research Director spends less time in court, is given more complex research tasks and assists in other public functions. The position is ideally suited to applicants intending to pursue advocacy, academia or legal policy work.

Please find position description here. Suited to penultimate year students.

Applications will close on 30 November 2017.

Careers

Friday, October 6th, 2017

1. Judicial Clerk to the Chief Justice of New South Wales

The Chief Justice of New South Wales, The Hon. T. F. Bathurst AC, is seeking applicants for the position of Judicial Clerk (Tipstaff) in chambers for 2019.

The successful applicant is expected to continue on in 2020 as Research Director.

The Judicial Clerk assists in court and with legal research. The Research Director spends less time in court, is given more complex research tasks and assists in other public functions. The position is ideally suited to applicants intending to pursue advocacy, academia or legal policy work.

Please find position description here. Suited to penultimate year students.

Applications will close on 30 November 2017.

Careers

Friday, September 15th, 2017

1. Senior Associate to the Chief Justice of Victoria

The Honourable Justice Ferguson is looking for a legally qualified individual to be her Senior Associate. From 2 October 2017, her Honour will be Chief Justice of Victoria.

The successful applicant will have the chance to gain valuable experience in and out of the Court and will be able to observe the work of advocates and the judiciary.

The position will commence at the beginning of October, or soon thereafter, for a period of 12 months.

The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 17 September 2017. Apply now.

2. Student clerkship and graduate role – Technology and IP Commercial Law

Affiliate law firm in Australia. Regularly working as an integrated team, providing high quality legal services, delivering a complete end-to-end solution for clients. A range of legal services offered to help clients identify and manage the legal risks in their businesses and commercial transactions and remain focused on achieving their broader business objectives. Assist clients with cross-border and multi-jurisdictional work to partner with a global network of legal professionals.

As part of the commercial law team, the Technology and IP Law team provides legal advice to clients regarding technology projects, including implementation projects, outsourcing and smart technology roll-outs and advice regarding intellectual property strategy, protection of IP rights, audits and health checks.

This client has a story which sets them apart from the competition. Purpose, Values, Vision, Strategy and Promise combine powerfully, helping them articulate what they stand for, where they are today and where they are going in the future.

If you are interested in applying in this area of Technology and IP Commercial Law Graduate or Vacation position please apply today. Taking applications to 20 September 2017.

For more information contact narelle.blencowe@monashtalent.com.au or call 03 9903 8741 for further discussion.

 

Careers

Thursday, August 10th, 2017

1. AIIA International Careers Conference 2017

The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) is hosting its annual International Careers Conference (ICC) on 25 August at the Victorian Arts Centre to provide inspiration and career advice to Victorian students.

As Australia’s leading international affairs think tank, the AIIAV will bring together top experts in the fields of business, international affairs and development to mentor the next generation of Australian leaders.

The full-day conference will consist of speaking sessions and workshops, to encourage attendees to go beyond the classroom to engage with leaders.

Date: Friday 25 August 2017

Time: 8:00am – 5:30pm

Venue: The Pavilion, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne

Tickets: $55-$95. Early bird student tickets ($55) on sale until Sunday 6 August (ticket price includes morning tea and lunch)

RSVP: book here

For any enquiries, please contact the ICC2017 team on icc@internationalaffairs.org.au.

2. Career Connect

Career Connect supports students in their education and career goals, offering access to events and activities, job opportunities and on-line career resources.  Final year students can access Career Success Coaching to navigate the graduate employment market.

Career Connect comes to Law Chambers on the second Wednesday of each month.

Drop in during 3.00pm-4.30pm, or find an appointment time on Career Gateway.

Keep in mind, you can use Career Connect on any campus, or attend any event helpful to your career planning.  For details on services, locations and access: monash.edu/students/career-connect.

Careers

Friday, July 28th, 2017

1. AIIA International Careers Conference 2017

The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) is hosting its annual International Careers Conference (ICC) on 25 August at the Victorian Arts Centre to provide inspiration and career advice to Victorian students.

As Australia’s leading international affairs think tank, the AIIAV will bring together top experts in the fields of business, international affairs and development to mentor the next generation of Australian leaders.

The full-day conference will consist of speaking sessions and workshops, to encourage attendees to go beyond the classroom to engage with leaders.

Date: Friday 25 August 2017

Time: 8:00am – 5:30pm

Venue: The Pavilion, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne

Tickets: $55-$95. Early bird student tickets ($55) on sale until Sunday 6 August (ticket price includes morning tea and lunch)

RSVP: book here

For any enquiries, please contact the ICC2017 team on icc@internationalaffairs.org.au.

Careers

Thursday, May 25th, 2017

1. Clerkship Masterclasses

The next Clerkship Masterclass will be held at the Monash Law Chambers in the City on Friday 23 June.

These workshops are designed to deliver essential, practical skills relating to research, writing, preparing memos and tips to work effectively during the Clerkship.

The Masterclass is presented by lawyers from top law firms, expert staff from the Law Library and from other legal organisations.

The Masterclass is primarily aimed at students who will shortly be undertaking a clerkship or equivalent.

A more detailed breakdown of the day will be provided once the program has been finalised.  A light lunch will be provided.

Please register here.

Please note places are limited and registration closes Monday 19 June.

If you have any queries please contact Caroline Knaggs (Caroline.Knaggs@monash.edu / 9905 2604).

2. LIV Legal Careers Fair

Attended by hundreds of people each year, the LIV Legal Careers Fair is the premier event for Victorian students commencing a career in law.

If you are a penultimate or final-year law student interested in obtaining seasonal and graduate employment, this is the perfect event to get your feet wet and help you find out what sort of jobs are available.

The Careers Fair will feature representatives from Australia’s leading law firms, government, regional firms and non-legal employers.

Don’t miss this free opportunity to network with key stakeholders during the height of your career planning.

Date: Thursday 13 July 2017

Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf

Price: Free. Registration essential here.

Careers

Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

1. LIV Legal Careers Fair

Attended by hundreds of people each year, the LIV Legal Careers Fair is the premier event for Victorian students commencing a career in law.

If you are a penultimate or final-year law student interested in obtaining seasonal and graduate employment, this is the perfect event to get your feet wet and help you find out what sort of jobs are available.

The Careers Fair will feature representatives from Australia’s leading law firms, government, regional firms and non-legal employers.

Don’t miss this free opportunity to network with key stakeholders during the height of your career planning.

Date: Thursday 13 July 2017

Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf

Price: Free. Registration essential here.

2. Shine Winter Clerkship – Victoria

Applications are now open for a two-week paid Winter Clerkship program at Shine Lawyers in July 2017.

Shine is looking for law students in their final year of study who are client-focused, enjoy a high performance work environment, and have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

A clerkship at Shine Lawyers will give insight into a large ASX-listed plaintiff litigation law firm, and will ensure you are well-positioned for any future graduate programs Shine offers.

Your two-week clerkship will commence with a one-day orientation program in your capital city where you will hear from several partners and senior lawyers and learn more about Shine, their clients and some significant and ground-breaking cases they’ve run.

Please note applications close Sunday 21 May. Find more information about applying here.

Program dates: 3 – 14 July 2017

Locations: Dandenong, Geelong, Melbourne CBD & Sunshine

Applications due: Sunday 21 May 2017

Apply now.