Law Student Gazette

1. Careers in Legal Tech and Entrepreneurship

Digital disruption is coming for the legal profession. Will you lose your job to a robot? Or will you adapt to the changing legal landscape?

The rise of technology and artificial intelligence presents unique challenges for future lawyers. It also provides opportunities for making the justice system more accessible and user-friendly.

The Australian Centre for Justice Innovation is collaborating with the Monash Law Students’ Society to bring you this free event about how thinking innovatively can shape your future in the legal profession.

Come along to hear from a panel of legal innovators and entrepreneurs on how they’ve built their careers by harnessing technology and new ideas to solve legal problems.

Date: Wednesday 10 May 2017

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Venue: Clayton Campus, Room TBC

RSVP: see Facebook event page here. Register your place here.

2. Temporary/Fixed Term Administrative Work – CBD Legal Precinct

Barristers’ Chambers Limited has temporary administrative work upcoming based around the legal precinct in the CBD supporting our Barristers.  A variety of assignments will be available to cover annual leave and project work.

Assignments will vary in contract length and will range from entry-level administration to executive assistance.

Essential Skills & Attributes –

• Customer service focus
• Clear communication skills
• Impeccable personal presentation (corporate environment)
• Strong computer skills (predominantly word & excel)
• Fast and accurate typing (for EA assignments/ 75WPM)

A police check and references will be required to work with BCL

To register your interest for temporary/ contract assignments please email your CV and a short covering letter outlining your availability (Monday to Friday office hours) to Sherrie Campbell, Executive Assistant to Management Team and Office Manager scampbell@vicbar.com.au  to learn more about Barristers’ Chambers Limited please visit www.bcl.net.au

3. Career Conversations

Law Faculty students: Do you have a career question you want to talk over?

Join this informal, small-group session to engage in personal discussions about your employability and career plans in the legal and / or other profession. You’ll also pick up practical strategies to find work and make career decisions.

Booking is required to attend this session and up to four students can book in.

Book: HERE

Please cancel your booking if you are unable to attend.

1. Allens Indigenous Legal Internship

Allens offers national Indigenous Internship Flyer 2017 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth who are in their second year of study or above.

This two week internship program is an opportunity to find out more about working in a commercial legal environment.

The program will run from Monday 3 July – Friday 14 July 2017 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

Applications close 5.00pm on Friday 28 April 2017.

To apply check out the ‘Current Opportunities‘ section of the Allens Careers page.

2. Careers in Legal Tech and Entrepreneurship

Digital disruption is coming for the legal profession. Will you lose your job to a robot? Or will you adapt to the changing legal landscape?

The rise of technology and artificial intelligence presents unique challenges for future lawyers. It also provides opportunities for making the justice system more accessible and user-friendly.

The Australian Centre for Justice Innovation has teamed up with the Law Students’ Society to bring you this free event on how thinking innovatively can shape your future in the legal profession.

Come along to hear from a panel of legal innovators and entrepreneurs on how they’ve built their careers by harnessing technology and new ideas to solve legal problems.

Date: Wednesday 10 May 2017

Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Venue: Clayton Campus, Room TBC

RSVP: see Facebook event page here. Register your place here.

1. Allens Indigenous Legal Internship

Allens offers national Indigenous Internship Flyer 2017 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth who are in their second year of study or above.

This two week internship program is an opportunity to find out more about working in a commercial legal environment.

The program will run from Monday 3 July – Friday 14 July 2017 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

Applications close 5.00pm on Friday 28 April 2017.

To apply check out the ‘Current Opportunities‘ section of the Allens Careers page.

2. Career Connect

Career Connect supports students in their education and career goals including:

• Information and resources to help you plan your career, including Moodle units
  • Careers Information for Law Undergraduates
  • Careers Information for Law Postgraduates
• Private consultations with a Careers Consultant to discuss your career questions
• A drop in service if you have a quick inquiry
• Feedback on job application documents such as resumes and cover letters
• Tips on job interviews and the chance to practice
• Career activities and events to build your employability, including information on leadership and volunteering opportunities
• Access to Career Gateway for details of events and activities, job opportunities and on-line career resources

Career Connect visits the Monash 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 see here.

3. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) traineeship

The ICRS’s Legal Division is offering six paid traineeships for a period of one year at its headquarters in Geneva. The traineeships start in September 2017.

For information on eligibility and application please refer to the ICRC’s Legal Division traineeship page.

Applications must be submitted by Saturday 15 April 2017.

4. Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) Internship

Applications are now open for the KLRCA Internship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This three month faculty-managed internship runs from September to November 2017.

Applications close Friday 14 April 2017.

For further information about the application process and eligibility criteria see here.

Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria.

1. Allens Indigenous Legal Internship

Allens offers national Indigenous Internship Flyer 2017 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth who are in their second year of study or above.

This two week internship program is an opportunity to find out more about working in a commercial legal environment.

The program will run from Monday 3 July – Friday 14 July 2017 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

Applications close 5.00pm on Friday 28 April 2017.

To apply check out the ‘Current Opportunities‘ section of the Allens Careers page.

2. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) traineeship

The ICRS’s Legal Division is offering six paid traineeships for a period of one year at its headquarters in Geneva. The traineeships start in September 2017.

For information on eligibility and application please refer to the ICRC’s Legal Division traineeship page.

Applications must be submitted by Saturday 15 April 2017.

3. Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) Internship

Applications are now open for the KLRCA Internship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This three month faculty-managed internship runs from September to November 2017.

Applications close Friday 14 April 2017.

For further information about the application process and eligibility criteria see here.

Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria.

1. ALDI Graduate Program

ALDI are currently recruiting 16 graduates nationally for the newly launched 2018 Graduate Program – applications are closing 31 March 2017.

ALDI’s 18 month Graduate Program, with a February 2018 start, allows graduates to rotate through all aspects of the business and develop their leadership skills. At the end of the program, graduates take on the role of Area Manager, running 3-5 stores in a multi-million dollar business as if it was their own.

ALDI also offers industry leading remuneration of $85,000 and a company car. You can read more about the ALDI graduate program here.

2. Careers Month – March 2017

Our largest careers event of the year is happening Thursday 9 March!

Come along to the Careers Expo, speak with employers at their booths and explore what career opportunities are available to you.

3. Internship opportunity: Corporate Social Responsibility and Climate Change

The Centre for Policy Development has an internship opportunity available for an enthusiastic Monash law student to work under the supervision of the Dean of Monash Law, Professor Bryan Horrigan, members of the Centre for Policy Development, and senior lawyers and business leaders.

More information here.

Eligibility criteria:

• Final year LLB or JD Student; or

• Masters student

• Distinction average for law units

• Completed or currently enrolled in Corporations Law

• Must have 8 to 10 days capacity over Semester 1, 2017 (dates to be agreed with the successful applicant)

Apply here (you must be logged in with your Monash email account).

Applications close COB Wednesday 8 March 2017.

4. Internship opportunity: ZICOlaw, Malaysia

ZICOlaw are Malaysia’s largest law firm with offices located in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand.  Their expertise and commitment to goals has led them to be a multiple recipient of the “Malaysian Law Firm of the Year” award from the International Financial Law Review.

Applications are now open and close Friday 17 March 2017.

Duration: Minimum of 4 weeks from mid-June to mid-July 2017.

Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see the eligibility criteria.

For further information including application process and eligibility details visit the ZICOlaw Internship webpage.

Further queries: law-international@monash.edu.

5. KPMG graduate and vacation programs

Applications are now open to join KPMG Law’s Tax Controversy team in the Melbourne office as a vacation student in late 2017 / early 2018 and as a graduate from early 2018.

KPMG Law’s Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution practice sits within KPMG’s affiliate law firm.

The practice provides legal advice for all tax matters, including:

• Assisting clients to prepare for, manage and resolve disputes with Commonwealth, State and Territory revenue authorities;
• Acting for clients at all stages of a matter, from pre-transaction stage all the way through to litigation;
• Assisting clients with communicating transparent and correct information to revenue authorities and the market;
• Providing strategic advice for managing a client’s tax affairs, including through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; and
• Providing tax legal advice in relation to tax technical matters.

Apply at the KPMG careers website for the graduate program and vacation program. Applications close on Tuesday 18 April 2017.

6. LegalVitae – new law jobs portal

The Law Society of NSW has launched a nation-wide new law-specifics jobs portal for law students and graduates, called LegalVitae today.

This portal is free for students and will provide an exhaustive list of internship, clerkship, graduate employment and other opportunities across Australia.

1. ALDI Graduate Program

ALDI are currently recruiting 16 graduates nationally for the newly launched 2018 Graduate Program – applications are closing 31 March 2017.

ALDI’s 18 month Graduate Program, with a February 2018 start, allows graduates to rotate through all aspects of the business and develop their leadership skills. At the end of the program, graduates take on the role of Area Manager, running 3-5 stores in a multi-million dollar business as if it was their own.

ALDI also offers industry leading remuneration of $85,000 and a company car. You can read more about the ALDI graduate program here.

2. Bain & Company on campus for graduate recruitment

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from consultants from Bain & Company on what a career at a top tier global consulting firm is like.

Bain & Co will be on campus on Tuesday 28 February from 1.00pm – 3.00pm.

Event details can be found here. Please click ‘attending’ and read the event details.

Applications for Bain & Company’s 2017 graduate recruitment close on Wednesday 1 March.  Visit www.bain.com/careers to submit your application now.

More information here.

3. Careers Month – March 2017

Shape your future with Career Connect’s Careers Month!

You’ll meet employers on campus promoting their graduate positions, hear from industry experts at seminars, and develop at skills workshops.

See what’s happening and plan out your Careers Month now. Visit www.monash.edu/careers-month.

4. Internship opportunity: Corporate Social Responsibility and Climate Change

The Centre for Policy Development has an internship opportunity available for an enthusiastic Monash law student to work under the supervision of the Dean of Monash Law, Professor Bryan Horrigan, members of the Centre for Policy Development, and senior lawyers and business leaders.

More information here.

Eligibility criteria:

• Final year LLB or JD Student; or

• Masters student

• Distinction average for law units

• Completed or currently enrolled in Corporations Law

• Must have 8 to 10 days capacity over Semester 1, 2017 (dates to be agreed with the successful applicant)

Apply here (you must be logged in with your Monash email account).

Applications close COB Wednesday 8 March 2017.

5. Internship opportunity: ZICOlaw, Malaysia

ZICOlaw are Malaysia’s largest law firm with offices located in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand.  Their expertise and commitment to goals has led them to be a multiple recipient of the “Malaysian Law Firm of the Year” award from the International Financial Law Review.

Applications are now open and close Friday 17 March 2017.

Duration: Minimum of 4 weeks from mid-June to mid-July 2017.

Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see the eligibility criteria.

For further information including application process and eligibility details visit the ZICOlaw Internship webpage.

Further queries: law-international@monash.edu.

6. Investment Banking and Business Consulting Evening

Interested in a career in investment banking or business consulting?

Apply now to attend the exclusive Investment Banking and Business Consulting evening. You’ll meet with employers, expand your professional network, and discover career opportunities.

Apply for your place by Monday 27 February 2017.

7. LegalVitae – new law jobs portal

The Law Society of NSW has launched a nation-wide new law-specifics jobs portal for law students and graduates, called LegalVitae today.

This portal is free for students and will provide an exhaustive list of internship, clerkship, graduate employment and other opportunities across Australia.

8. LIV Young Lawyers event: Your Career Pathways, Options and Opportunities

Law students, graduates and new solicitors are invited to learn about various paths available to those who are beginning a career in the law or still determining their career direction.

Explore the options available to you, whether you are still studying your law degree or have been practising a few years and are looking to set some career goals. There are many ways to use your law degree and the best choice for you may surprise you.

Hear firsthand experiences of various lawyers and find out how they chose their unique pathways. The session will also include a casual Q&A, which will give you the chance to ask presenters any questions you may have.

Date: Thursday 23 February 2017

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm

Location: LIV Lecture Theatre, 470 Bourke St, Melbourne

RSVP: Register through the LIV website here

1. ALDI Graduate Program

ALDI are currently recruiting 16 graduates nationally for the newly launched 2018 Graduate Program – applications are closing 31 March 2017.

ALDI’s 18 month Graduate Program, with a February 2018 start, allows graduates to rotate through all aspects of the business and develop their leadership skills. At the end of the program, graduates take on the role of Area Manager, running 3-5 stores in a multi-million dollar business as if it was their own.

ALDI also offers industry leading remuneration of $85,000 and a company car. You can read more about the ALDI graduate program here.

2. Investment Banking and Business Consulting Evening

Interested in a career in investment banking or business consulting?

Apply now to attend the exclusive Investment Banking and Business Consulting evening. You’ll meet with employers, expand your professional network, and discover career opportunities.

Apply for your place by Monday 27 February 2017.

3. Internship Opportunity in Rome, Italy

The four week internship with Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Wilkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, an international law firm in Rome, will run between March and the end of July 2017, with the final start and end dates to be negotiated with the student and the firm.

Subject to eligibility, Faculty funding will be available for the successful applicant from the Law Faculty’s Student Mobility Fund.  For further information on the funding criteria and the application process, please see the internship website.

For further information regarding the firm, please see their website.

Studio Legale Delfino have expressed a preference for students who are well-advanced in their law degree, with strong academic performance and preferably (although not essentially) some knowledge of Italian or another Romance language.  Applicants should explain in their personal statement why they are interested in the work and mission of Studio Legale Delfino.

To apply, please complete the online Studio Legale Delfino e Associati application and then email through the supporting documentation to law-international@monash.edu by Thursday 16 February 2017.

4. LegalVitae – new law jobs portal

The Law Society of NSW has launched a nation-wide new law-specifics jobs portal for law students and graduates, called LegalVitae today.

This portal is free for students and will provide an exhaustive list of internship, clerkship, graduate employment and other opportunities across Australia.

5. LIV Young Lawyers event: Your Career Pathways, Options and Opportunities

Law students, graduates and new solicitors are invited to learn about various paths available to those who are beginning a career in the law or still determining their career direction.

Explore the options available to you, whether you are still studying your law degree or have been practising a few years and are looking to set some career goals. There are many ways to use your law degree and the best choice for you may surprise you.

Hear firsthand experiences of various lawyers and find out how they chose their unique pathways. The session will also include a casual Q&A, which will give you the chance to ask presenters any questions you may have.

Date: Thursday 23 February 2017

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm

Location: LIV Lecture Theatre, 470 Bourke St, Melbourne

RSVP: Register through the LIV website here

1. Career Connect services at Monash University

Meet with our friendly staff to discuss your career plan or have your job application checked

Applying for Clerkships or Graduate positions or feel you need some assistance with your career plan? Drop in to have your job application checked (no appointment needed) or book a 30 minute appointment with a Careers Education Consultant through Career Gateway to discuss your career plan.

Find out available times at your campus.

To book an appointment, please log in to Career Gateway and select Work Rights Consultations in the Appointments menu. You can also read more about your work rights on the Career Connect website.

2. Student Futures – online tool to help prepare for your career

Careers Connect have launched a website for student careers, called Student Futures.

Student Futures is an online tool to help you prepare for your career.

It helps students find opportunities, track progress toward career-oriented goals, hones in on basic job preparation (CV, interviews, etc) and contains units on employability skills.

Give it a go today.

End of Gazette 16/11/2016

1. Career Connect services at Monash University

Meet with our friendly staff to discuss your career plan or have your job application checked

Applying for Clerkships or Graduate positions or feel you need some assistance with your career plan? Drop in to have your job application checked (no appointment needed) or book a 30 minute appointment with a Careers Education Consultant through Career Gateway to discuss your career plan.

Find out available times at your campus.

To book an appointment, please log in to Career Gateway and select Work Rights Consultations in the Appointments menu. You can also read more about your work rights on the Career Connect website.

2. Student Futures – online tool to help prepare for your career

Careers Connect have launched a website for student careers, called Student Futures.

Student Futures is an online tool to help you prepare for your career.

It helps students find opportunities, track progress toward career-oriented goals, hones in on basic job preparation (CV, interviews, etc) and contains units on employability skills.

Give it a go today.

End of Gazette 08/11/2016

1. Career Connect services at Monash University

Meet with our friendly staff to discuss your career plan or have your job application checked

Applying for Clerkships or Graduate positions or feel you need some assistance with your career plan? Drop in to have your job application checked (no appointment needed) or book a 30 minute appointment with a Careers Education Consultant through Career Gateway to discuss your career plan.

Find out available times at your campus.

To book an appointment, please log in to Career Gateway and select Work Rights Consultations in the Appointments menu. You can also read more about your work rights on the Career Connect website.

2. Student Futures – online tool to help prepare for your career

Careers Connect have launched a website for student careers, called Student Futures.

Student Futures is an online tool to help you prepare for your career.

It helps students find opportunities, track progress toward career-oriented goals, hones in on basic job preparation (CV, interviews, etc) and contains units on employability skills.

Give it a go today.

End of Gazette 03/11/2016