1. Legal Tech and Design Masterclass
The Legal Tech and Design Masterclass is a hands-on workshop where the public can learn about human-centred design and the use of technology in the legal profession. Facilitated by Rachel Kessel, an award-winning academic with Monash University and the Australian Centre for Justice Innovation, this is a window into what it is like to study NewLaw. Come along to take a peek into the future of digital law. Presented by Monash University Australian Centre for Justice Innovation.
Date: Friday 17 May 2019
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Cost: Free to attend, registration essential here
2. Afterlife: what happens in the 24 hours after death?
The new web series AFTERLIFE, co-hosted by Meshel Laurie and Catherine McClements, will take you on an incredible journey to see what happens in the first 24 hours of sudden or unexpected death.
Come to this special Law Week screening of
Afterlife, featuring some of Australia’s most renowned forensic and coronial talent, followed by a Q&A session – moderated by the inimitable Brian Nankervis – with the real life legal and forensic experts involved.
Date: Wednesday 15 May
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Tickets: Free, registration essential
here
3. Emotional Wellbeing for Lawyers: How to succeed with peace, purpose and happiness
FREE for LIV members. this series is designed for the members of the legal profession, especially those who are interested in achieving more balance between work and life, and those who are keen to find an alternative path to achieve success. Each workshop teaches practical skills that are essential to creating and maintaining a positive mindset and emotional well-being.
Date: 6, 13, 20, 27 May, 3 June (Mondays)
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Venue: LIV, Level 13, 140 William Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Further details and booking here.
4. Cultural Diversity in the Law ft. Chief Judge Peter Kidd
The Chief Judge of the County Court, the Hon Peter Kidd SC, will talk about the legal community’s burgeoning diversity, with increasing numbers of practitioners coming from different ethnic backgrounds. Even though this diversity is seen at the solicitor it is yet to be appropriately reflected on the bench.
The Chief Judge will talk about the strides made thus far to accomodate the diverse legal community; the challenges that lie ahead and the cost to our legal system if the bench does not reflect the diverse society in which we live.
Date: Monday 13 May 2019
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Venue: AIS – Suite 2, Ground Floor, 441 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
FREE EVENT, registration essential here
5. Breakfast Masterclass: Make the Law work for your Business and Startup
Entrepreneurs (generally) are not lawyers, and may not know the full extent of how the law can help or hurt them.
In fact, there are many legal considerations that impact start-up companies and entrepreneurs, particularly in the areas of business formation and structuring, employment and intellectual property protection.
This masterclass presented by three legal professionals will touch on these topics and more, giving an introduction to the core legal issues that affect small businesses.
Date: Wednesday 15 May 2019
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Venue: General Assembly Melbourne, 12A, 45 William Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
For more details and registration, see here
6. International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia
Monash will be celebrating the LGBTIQ community events throughout Week 10 to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
May 17 commemorates the World Health Organisation’s decision to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder in 1990 and has been celebrated since 2004 to highlight the violence and discrimination experienced by the LGBTIQ community.
This year the theme is Justice and Protection for All. It reminds us that injustice, fear and danger are present in the lives of many LGBTIQ communities here and around the world. Across the globe, 72 states still criminalise same-sex sexual relations, while only 63 states provide some form of anti-discrimination protection. We don’t believe that’s fair.
So come and celebrate with the Australian LGBTIQ community and students and staff from across the university. Let’s send a message to the world – we want justice and protection for all.
7. Mental Health & Well-being in Law
Legally Yours, together with Clarence Workspaces for Solicitors, present a CPD Event on Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Law at Macquarie Bank in Melbourne.
The Legal industry has one of the worst retention rates of all of the professions. Burnt out, stressed, overworked and depressed lawyers are common place, yet as an industry there is still a common sentiment that to admit mental health issues or to discuss wellbeing is a sign of weakness.
Join us for a night where we conduct an open and honest panel discussion on the mental health and wellbeing of lawyers and learn practical ways and tactical tips for being happy, healthy and fulfilled in both our professional and personal lives.
Date: Thursday 6 June 2019
Time: 6:15 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Macquarie Bank Limited, Level 23, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
For more details and booking see here
8. Monash Runs for Refugees – Raise $100,000 to support Asylum Seeker Scholarships at Monash
On July 28, hundreds of Monash staff, students, and alumni are taking part in Run Melbourne to raise $100,000 for Asylum Seeker Scholarships here at Monash, and you can help make a difference.
Through the generosity of staff, students, and alumni over $50,000 was raised last year – that’s enough to cover over a year of an asylum seeker’s education at Monash. Despite our success, there’s still an enormous need as over 50% of those who applied for a scholarship this year weren’t able to be offered a place.
Make a difference by signing up today. All first-time runners receive a Team Monash T-Shirt, and participants who raise $250 will be eligible for a Monash branded KeepCup Glass.
Thanks in advance for your support.
Sign up here: https://www.monash.edu/run