Law Student Gazette

1. 5th University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2014 in Phnom Penh – Cambodia

Humanitarian Affairs, UK in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Cambodia, invites Promising Students of Leading Universities to the 5th University Scholars Leadership Symposium to be held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Friday 1 August to Friday 7 August, 2014.

The theme for this year’s Symposium is; “Dream It. Plan It. Do It”. The  “Leadership in Social Change Symposium” is specially designed to provide the next generation of leaders with an understanding of key humanitarian issues; to equip them with essential life skills; to inspire them through motivational talks, to involve them in sustainable activities and to allow them to learn through experiential service programs.

Please click here for further information.

2. Book Launch

The Honourable Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria, Marilyn Warren AC will launch:

Reproductive Freedom, Torture and International Human Rights

Challenging the Masculinisation of Torture

By Dr Ronli Sifris

Date: Wednesday 5 March, 2014
Time: 6 – 7.30pm
Venue: Supreme Court of Victoria Library, 210 William Street, Melbourne
law-marketing@monash.edu or 03 9905 2630

Further information click here

3. Eleventh Fiat Justitia Lecture

The Access to Justice Imperative: Rights, Rationalisation or Resolution?

Presented by The Honourable Chief Justice Marilyn Warren AC, Supreme Court of Victoria

How have the twin forces of the global human rights movement and economic rationalism affected local efforts to guarantee equal access to justice? The Honourable Chief Justice Warren discusses the current challenges in preserving access to justice reforms and outlines how the courts may respond.

Patron: The Hon. Michael Black AC, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia 1991-2010

Convenors: Professor H P Lee, Sir John Latham Professor of Law, Monash University and Professor Marilyn Pittard, Professor of Law, Monash University

Date: Tuesday 25 March, 2014
Time: 6-7pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Wednesday 19 March, email law-marketing@monash.edu or call 9905 2630

Invitation available here

4. Enforced Disappeara​nces in Asia: The Case of Sombath Somphone

The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law invites you to a public forum with:

Shui Meng Ng, wife of Lao disappeared prominent community development worker Sombath Somphone

Andrew Beswick, Director of Community Engagement for Amnesty International Australia

Andrew Nette, organiser of Shui Meng’s visit to Australia

Moderator: Dr Adam McBeth, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Monash University, Deputy Director, Castan Centre for Human Rights Law

Date: Thursday 6 March, 2014
Time: 6.00pm – 7.15pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: castan.centre@monash.edu or telephone 03 9905 3327
Full details available on the website or in the flyer

5. Human Rights 2014: The Annual Castan Centre for Human Rights Law Conference

Date: Friday 25 July 2014
Venue: Deakin Edge, Federation Square, Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets, Melbourne

Save the date! The Castan Centre’s annual conference is on again this year, with another fantastic line-up to provide a vital health-check on the state of human rights in Australia and overseas. Tickets available soon.

For more details visit the website

6. Legal Bible Group Welcome Dinner

We are a group of law students excited about learning about the God of the Bible and figuring out what it means to live for him in the context of the law faculty. Whether you are skeptical, curious or committed when it comes to Jesus, we would love to meet you at our first social event for the year:

What: Legal Bible Group Welcome Dinner

When: Thursday 6 March

Time: 7pm-11pm

Venue: Sofia’s Restaurant – 299 Burwood Hwy, East Burwood

RSVP: Facebook

Further information: Reshma Varghese on 0478 770 584

7. National Commercial Law Seminar: Personal Property Securities Act: Beyond the Transitional Period

Date: Tuesday 18 March 2014
Time: 5:15-6:15pm
Venue: Federal Court of Australia, Owen Dixon Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 305 William Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Tuesday 11 March, 2014 to commercial.law.group@monash.edu or (03) 99054135
Click here for invite: Personal Property Securities Act: Beyond the Transitional Period

8. Noel Pearson: Reconciliation, Recognition and Justice

The prominent Indigenous Australian activist Noel Pearson will be delivering a special Melbourne lecture on the movement for constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians.

This event is free for students: registration required.

Date: Tuesday 8 April

Time: 6:45 PM

Venue: St Kilda Town Hall, corner of Carlise Street and Nepean Highway

Register here

Flyer available here

1. 5th University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2014 in Phnom Penh – Cambodia

Humanitarian Affairs, UK in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Cambodia, invites Promising Students of Leading Universities to the 5th University Scholars Leadership Symposium to be held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Friday 1 August to Friday 7 August, 2014.

The theme for this year’s Symposium is; “Dream It. Plan It. Do It”. The  “Leadership in Social Change Symposium” is specially designed to provide the next generation of leaders with an understanding of key humanitarian issues; to equip them with essential life skills; to inspire them through motivational talks, to involve them in sustainable activities and to allow them to learn through experiential service programs.

Please click here for further information.

2. Book Launch

The Honourable Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria, Marilyn Warren AC will launch:

Reproductive Freedom, Torture and International Human Rights

Challenging the Masculinisation of Torture

By Dr Ronli Sifris

Date: Wednesday 5 March, 2014
Time: 6 – 7.30pm
Venue: Supreme Court of Victoria Library, 210 William Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Thursday 27 February
law-marketing@monash.edu or 03 9905 2630

Further information click here

3. Eleventh Fiat Justitia Lecture

The Access to Justice Imperative: Rights, Rationalisation or Resolution?

Presented by The Honourable Chief Justice Marilyn Warren AC, Supreme Court of Victoria

How have the twin forces of the global human rights movement and economic rationalism affected local efforts to guarantee equal access to justice? The Honourable Chief Justice Warren discusses the current challenges in preserving access to justice reforms and outlines how the courts may respond.

Patron: The Hon. Michael Black AC, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia 1991-2010

Convenors: Professor H P Lee, Sir John Latham Professor of Law, Monash University and Professor Marilyn Pittard, Professor of Law, Monash University

Invitation available here

4. Enforced Disappeara​nces in Asia: The Case of Sombath Somphone

The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law invites you to a public forum with:

Shui Meng Ng, wife of Lao disappeared prominent community development worker Sombath Somphone

Andrew Beswick, Director of Community Engagement for Amnesty International Australia

Andrew Nette, organiser of Shui Meng’s visit to Australia

Moderator: Dr Adam McBeth, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Monash University, Deputy Director, Castan Centre for Human Rights Law

Date: Thursday 6 March, 2014
Time: 6.00pm – 7.15pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: castan.centre@monash.edu or telephone 03 9905 3327
Full details available on the website or in the flyer

5. Human Rights 2014: The Annual Castan Centre for Human Rights Law Conference

Date: Friday 25 July 2014
Venue: Deakin Edge, Federation Square, Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets, Melbourne

Save the date! The Castan Centre’s annual conference is on again this year, with another fantastic line-up to provide a vital health-check on the state of human rights in Australia and overseas. Tickets available soon.

For more details visit the website

Confirmed speakers:

Jillian C. York
Topic (TBC): Spying and human rights

The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG
Topic (TBC): Human rights abuses in North Korea

Professor George Williams AO
Topic (TBC): Freedom of association in the age of “bikie laws”

Associate Professor Adam McBeth
Topic (TBC): Development assistance and human rights

Martin Hodgson
Topic (TBC): Indigenous rights in the criminal justice system

Dr Ronli Sifris
Topic (TBC): Women’s reproductive rights

6. Legal Bible Group Welcome Dinner

We are a group of law students excited about learning about the God of the Bible and figuring out what it means to live for him in the context of the law faculty. Whether you are skeptical, curious or committed when it comes to Jesus, we would love to meet you at our first social event for the year:

What: Legal Bible Group Welcome Dinner

When: Thursday 6 March

Time: 7pm-11pm

Venue: Sofia’s Restaurant – 299 Burwood Hwy, East Burwood

RSVP: Facebook

Further information: Reshma Varghese on 0478 770 584

7. Migration Institute of Australia Course Offering

The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) will be running a comprehensive course available for lawyers and law students interested in practicing immigration law. As Australia’s Migration Program is a complex web of ever-changing legislation, policy and eligibility criteria, the Migration Institute of Australia and the Australian Centre for Migration Education & Research are bringing together Accredited Specialists and experienced immigration lawyers to deliver a comprehensive series of interactive workshops designed for legal practitioners and final year law students seeking to practice in the field.

This course also has Continuing Legal Education (CLE) points available.

Course Title: Immigration Essentials for Lawyers & Law Students

Dates: Wednesday 12 February, until Monday 24 February, 2014

Venue: Victoria University – Room 2.10 on Level 2, 295 Queen Street

To reserve your place or for more information please contact Sarah at the Migration Institute of Australia:

Phone: 02 9249 9000

Email: info@mia.org.au

or visit the website here

8. National Commercial Law Seminar: Personal Property Securities Act: Beyond the Transitional Period

Date: Tuesday 18 March 2014
Time: 5:15-6:15pm
Venue: Federal Court of Australia, Owen Dixon Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 305 William Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Tuesday 11 March 2014 to commercial.law.group@monash.edu or (03) 99054135
Click here for brochure: Personal Property Securities Act: Beyond the Transitional Period

1. 5th University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2014 in Phnom Penh – Cambodia

Humanitarian Affairs, UK in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Cambodia, invites Promising Students of Leading Universities to the 5th University Scholars Leadership Symposium to be held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Friday 1 August to Friday 7 August, 2014.

The theme for this year’s Symposium is; “Dream It. Plan It. Do It”. The  “Leadership in Social Change Symposium” is specially designed to provide the next generation of leaders with an understanding of key humanitarian issues; to equip them with essential life skills; to inspire them through motivational talks, to involve them in sustainable activities and to allow them to learn through experiential service programs.

Please click here for further information.

2. Legal Bible Group Welcome Dinner

We are a group of law students excited about learning about the God of the Bible and figuring out what it means to live for him in the context of the law faculty. Whether you are skeptical, curious or committed when it comes to Jesus, we would love to meet you at our first social event for the year:

What: Legal Bible Group Welcome Dinner

When: Thursday 6 March

Time: 7pm-11pm

Where: Sofia’s Restaurant – 299 Burwood Hwy, East Burwood

RSVP: Facebook

Further information: Reshma Varghese on 0478 770 584

3. Migration Institute of Australia Course Offering

The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) will be running a comprehensive course available for lawyers and law students interested in practicing immigration law. As Australia’s Migration Program is a complex web of ever-changing legislation, policy and eligibility criteria, the Migration Institute of Australia and the Australian Centre for Migration Education & Research are bringing together Accredited Specialists and experienced immigration lawyers to deliver a comprehensive series of interactive workshops designed for legal practitioners and final year law students seeking to practice in the field.

This course also has Continuing Legal Education (CLE) points available.

Course Title: Immigration Essentials for Lawyers & Law Students

Dates: Wednesday 12 February, until Monday 24 February, 2014

Location: Victoria University – Room 2.10 on Level 2, 295 Queen Street

To reserve your place or for more information please contact Sarah at the Migration Institute of Australia:

Phone: 02 9249 9000

Email: info@mia.org.au

or visit the website here

1. Commercial CPD Seminar

Throughout 2014, the Faculty of Law, in conjunction with the Supreme Court of Victoria, Victorian Bar, Law Institute of Victoria and Judicial College of Victoria, will hold seminars covering current commercial law topics. The seminars will be of interest to the legal fraternity, students and the general public.

Event details

The first Commercial CPD Seminar for this year’s series will explore:

Remedies – the assessment of damages

• The underlying principles and guidelines concerning the assessment of damages, and the importance of seeking proper relief in light of possible later claims for an Anshun estoppel
• Certainty of loss and loss of a chance

Chair

Justice Clyde Croft, Supreme Court of Victoria

Presenters

Mr David Collins SC, Barrister
Dr Sirko Harder, Faculty of Law, Monash University

Date: 19 February, 2014
Time: 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Monday 17 February, 2014 (unless sold out prior) via email at law-marketing@monash.edu or by phone to +61 3 9905 2630.

2. Migration Institute of Australia Course Offering

The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) will be running a comprehensive course available for lawyers and law students interested in practicing immigration law. As Australia’s Migration Program is a complex web of ever-changing legislation, policy and eligibility criteria, the Migration Institute of Australia and the Australian Centre for Migration Education & Research are bringing together Accredited Specialists and experienced immigration lawyers to deliver a comprehensive series of interactive workshops designed for legal practitioners and final year law students seeking to practice in the field.

This course also has Continuing Legal Education (CLE) points available.

Course Title: Immigration Essentials for Lawyers & Law Students

Dates: Wednesday 12 February, until Monday 24 February, 2014

Location: Victoria University – Room 2.10 on Level 2, 295 Queen Street

To reserve your place or for more information please contact Sarah at the Migration Institute of Australia:

Phone: 02 9249 9000

Email: info@mia.org.au

or visit the website here

1. Monash Law School Postgraduate Prize Ceremony

This year the Faculty of Law is proud to be hosting  the first ever Postgraduate Prize Ceremony on Wednesday, 19 March 2014. Units with student enrolments of 40 plus will be awarded prizes. Letters will be sent to the winners in the coming weeks inviting them to attend this prestigious event.

2. Nudging for Better Health Conference

There is growing enthusiasm in government policy circles for promoting strategies designed to encourage and enable individuals to lead healthier lives. Such strategies draw on behavioural research showing individuals do not always act rationally and are susceptible to a range of influences which impact on the decisions they make. The research suggests that people can be nudged towards making decisions which are better for their health but in such a way that it does not unduly restrict their liberty or freedom to act.

Date: Monday, 17 February 2014
Time: 9am – 5pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Cost: Free
RSVP: Monday, 10 February 2014
meli.voursoukis@monash.edu

For further information please click here

1. Nudging for Better Health Conference

There is growing enthusiasm in government policy circles for promoting strategies designed to encourage and enable individuals to lead healthier lives. Such strategies draw on behavioural research showing individuals do not always act rationally and are susceptible to a range of influences which impact on the decisions they make. The research suggests that people can be nudged towards making decisions which are better for their health but in such a way that it does not unduly restrict their liberty or freedom to act.

Date: Monday, 17 February 2014
Time: 9am – 5pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Cost: Free
RSVP: Monday, 10 February 2014
meli.voursoukis@monash.edu

For further information please click here

1. Castan Centre Annual Lecture

2013 The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law / King & Wood Mallesons Annual Lecture

Professor Gillian Triggs, President of the Australian Human Rights Commission

Date: Friday 22 November 2013
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Venue: Telstra Theatrette, 242 Conference Centre, Level 1, 242 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
RSVP: castan.centre@monash.edu or telephone 03 9905 3327
Full details: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/events/2013/gillian-triggs.html

Public lecture – All welcome

The 2013 Castan Centre / King & Wood Mallesons Annual Lecture is to be presented by the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Professor Gillian Triggs. This year’s lecture is focussing on the increasingly important issue of business and human rights.

2. Doing Justice in ADR:  is it what Disputants want or a Convenient Rationalisation?

Presented by Peter Condliffe

Venue: Coopers Inn (2nd floor), cnr Exhibition and Little Lonsdale Streets

Date: Thursday 28 November, 2013

Time:  5.45 for a 6.15 pm start

Cost: Free to current VADR members, $20 for non members. Finger food is provided. Drinks are available at the bar.

RSVP admin@vadr.asn.au

For further event details visit here

3. ICC Mediation Competition Team 2014

The Team for the 2014 ICC mediation competition has been chosen!

The Australian Centre for Justice Innovation (ACJI) and the Faculty of Law are proud to announce that the first ever Monash University Team has been chosen for the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) mediation competition to be held in Paris 6-12 February 2014. It was an extremely competitive field of applicants and we thank all those students who submitted applications. We would also like to thank our new Team members for their committed support to the competition and are looking forward to Paris in the Spring!

If you are a law student interested in submitting an application for the 2015 competition in please be advised that weight will be given to students who have taken LAW7474 Collaborative Practice. The next offering of Collaborative Practice will be held on 12-14 June 2014.

Please see the attached for further details ICC Team Announcement

4. Take the Next Step in your Career with a Monash LLM

Monash Law School offers flexible postgraduate courses via a range of study modes so you can work while you study and tailor your workload to suit your professional goals and personal commitments.

City location
Monash University Law Chambers is a dedicated postgraduate study centre in the heart of the city and Melbourne’s legal precinct. With modern teaching and computer facilities and access to a vast array of online learning material, it’s the ideal environment for group interaction and learning.

Flexible study programs
Tailor your workload to suit your professional goals and personal commitments. Monash Law’s postgraduate programs are flexible so you can work while you study. Take your pick from intensive, semi-intensive or semester-long delivery.

Find out More
A special information session has been organised for Clayton Campus on Monday 25 November from 12-1pm in L2, Building 12. Information will also be presented about the LLM Courses available to eligible LLB students.

For further information please contact our team via law-marketing@monash.edu or on extension 9905 3389.

1. Courageous Conversations about Race

We have the great fortune to have Mr Glenn Singleton visiting Australia from the USA. Glenn is a leading expert in racial awareness and co-author of the Courageous Conversations about Race (CCAR) Program which has been specifically adapted for the Australian Higher Education setting.

The Equity & Diversity Centre will be facilitating a CCAR program in 2014 in support of the Monash Anti-Racism Campaign pledge in partnership with the Australian Human Rights Commission recently announced by the Vice-Chancellor.

CCAR provides an opportunity for participants to explore race from multiple perspectives, develop language and confidence to engage in complex, challenging and meaningful conversations about race. In the program stereotyping and prejudice are explored through national and international perspectives and personal narratives about racial identity, power and privilege and their impacts on individuals lived experiences.

RSVP is essential as there are limited places. Please circulate this invitation among your work group/network – this event is open to all staff and students.

Mr Glenn E. Singleton presents Courageous Conversations about Race

2. Castan Centre Annual Lecture

2013 The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law / King & Wood Mallesons Annual Lecture

Professor Gillian Triggs, President of the Australian Human Rights Commission

Date: Friday 22 November 2013
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Venue: Telstra Theatrette, 242 Conference Centre, Level 1, 242 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
RSVP: castan.centre@monash.edu or telephone 03 9905 3327
Full details: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/events/2013/gillian-triggs.html

Public lecture – All welcome

The 2013 Castan Centre / King & Wood Mallesons Annual Lecture is to be presented by the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Professor Gillian Triggs. This year’s lecture is focussing on the increasingly important issue of business and human rights.