1. Workshops for preparing for final assessments

Student Academic Success (SAS) will be running a set of workshops to support students in the final phase of their teaching period.

The workshops will acquaint students with E-exams, share effective ways to approach final assessments and offer strategies for revision and time management.

All workshops are on Zoom and will be recorded.

The full program appears on the Workshops on preparing for final assessments webpage.

2. Social Media Ambassador Program

Enrol in Monash Law’s new unit: ‘Issues in Transnational Dispute Resolution’

1. Social Media Ambassador Program

Are you studying law and planning to apply for a graduate job or clerkship this year?

Register for the 2021 Law Careers Super Fair and meet both engineering and non-engineering employers wanting to hire YOU!

REGISTER HERE: https://monashlaw.prosple.com/lcsf-2021/register

3. TPAV 2022 Graduate Program – Legal Stream

Are you thinking about graduate programs for 2022?

4. Australian Government Graduate Program

This year you can apply once for an Australian Government Graduate Program stream and be considered for multiple agencies.

APPLY NOW: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/graduate-portal

5. Career Connect Events

NDIS are coming to Monash – Session on Thursday!

The team at NDIS are wanting to speak to engaged students from all faculties about opportunities in their ‘Just Brilliant Graduate Program for 2022’.

Come and join senior leaders from NDIS and you will gain tips on how to apply for roles based on the Australian Public Service guidelines and information specific to NDIA recruitment processes.

REGISTER NOW:

1 Apr 2021, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/students/events/detail/7004040

2021 Tech Careers Super Fair!

The Tech Careers Super Fair is for all students from any degree exploring a fast paced career with a technology or software focused employer. This is an interactive virtual career fair designed to help you learn about graduate job and internship opportunities you can apply for.

REGISTER NOW:

30 March 2021, 2.00pm – 4.00pm

https://monash-gradcareers.prosple.com/tcsf-2021/register

Opportunity for female students with Oliver Wyman!

Currently seeking penultimate year female students who display curiosity and drive with strong problem-solving and analytical skills looking to gain insight and exposure into the consulting industry.

The Oliver Wyman Women’s Scholarship awards you with the following:

• $15,000

• Summer internship in Sydney, which may include time in an overseas office within the Asia Pacific region

• A senior female Oliver Wyman mentor

Oliver Wyman is a fair and equal employer, committed to recruiting and retaining the most diverse talent. We look for people who display initiative, intuition, and creativity with a strong problem-solving and analytical mindset. We do not require specific academic majors or industry experience and seek out diversity of experience and skills. We value extracurricular activities and evidence of leading an interesting and impactful life outside of your studies.

Apply by Wednesday 7 April 2021

APPLY NOW:

https://careers.mmc.com/global/en/job/R_112438/R-112438-The-Oliver-Wyman-Women’s-Scholarship-Intern-Sydney

Do you want to stand out in the Graduate Jobs Market?

Career Connect are running employability workshops this week that will help you to develop your employability edge. Having competent employability skills is an enormous advantage, whether you’re applying for your first job or wanting to develop your career. To help you improve these skills, we provide workshops that cover a range of topics, from networking, to personal brand and effective career planning.

All our workshops are online, conducted by professional advisers and facilitators, and are suitable for both domestic and international students across all disciplines.

REGISTER NOW:

https://www.monash.edu/career-connect/build/employability-workshops

1. Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement

Nominations are now open for the Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement.

The Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement is awarded to a student who:

• Has completed the academic requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and is eligible to graduate;
• Is judged to have an excellent academic record; and
• Has demonstrated a significant commitment to advancing the University’s goals of social justice, human rights and a sustainable environment.

You can self-nominate, nominate another student or get a nomination from a Monash staff member or a member of the community. Nominations close 5:00pm AEDT Friday 26 February 2021.

All nominations must include a letter explaining the reason for the nomination and a statement from the nominee addressing how he/she meets each of the eligibility criteria. Please also provide any supporting information which could be of use to the selection committee and permission from the student to have his or her academic records released to the committee.

Visit the website to complete your application

A selection committee will review the nominations and make a recommendation to the Dean of Law, Monash University.

The winner will be announced at the faculty prizes ceremony. The medal will also be awarded at their graduation ceremony and included on their official University transcripts.

2. PCL Lawyers Legal Scholarship 2021

Are you currently studying a Bachelor of Laws at university and you are in or heading into your final year?

PCL Lawyers is offering two Law students with a WAM of 65 or more in their penultimate or final year a grant of $2000 each to assist them through the final stage of their degree. One grant will be prioritised for a student studying in Victoria.

Applications close Tuesday 30 March.

Learn more

1. Editorial Committee applications for the Monash University Law Review – Now open

The Monash University Law Review is the flagship academic journal of Monash Law. It is highly regarded by the legal profession and international law schools.

The 2021 Editors and Faculty Advisors are accepting applications from current LLB and JD students to join the Editorial Committee in 2021.

Committee members will receive training to complete 3–4 partial edits of an article during the course of the year. The time commitment per edit is approximately 10 hours. Involvement with the Review provides students with valuable practical skills in legal research, writing and editing, and is highly regarded by law firms and employers.

We are looking for highly committed students with strong time management skills, excellent attention to detail and close familiarity with the AGLC4. Applicants with at least one full year of study remaining will be preferred. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, those with a disability and students from under-represented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, including those supported by Monash under the Equity definitions.

To apply, please send your CV, one-page cover letter and latest unofficial academic transcript to law.review@monash.edu with the subject line ‘2021 Committee Application’. Your cover letter should outline your reasons for applying, suitability for the role and expected graduation date.

Applications will close at 5:00pm AEDT on Thursday 11 February 2021. Shortlisted students will be required to complete an editing exercise.

If you have any questions, please contact the Editors at law.review@monash.edu.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

2. Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement

Nominations are now open for the Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement.

The Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement is awarded to a student who:

• Has completed the academic requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and is eligible to graduate;
• Is judged to have an excellent academic record; and
• Has demonstrated a significant commitment to advancing the University’s goals of social justice, human rights and a sustainable environment.

You can self-nominate, nominate another student or get a nomination from a Monash staff member or a member of the community. Nominations close 5:00pm AEDT Friday 26 February 2021.

All nominations must include a letter explaining the reason for the nomination and a statement from the nominee addressing how he/she meets each of the eligibility criteria. Please also provide any supporting information which could be of use to the selection committee and permission from the student to have his or her academic records released to the committee.

Visit the website to complete your application

A selection committee will review the nominations and make a recommendation to the Dean of Law, Monash University.

The winner will be announced at the faculty prizes ceremony. The medal will also be awarded at their graduation ceremony and included on their official University transcripts.

3. PCL Lawyers Legal Scholarship 2021

Are you currently studying a Bachelor of Laws at university and you are in or heading into your final year?

PCL Lawyers is offering two Law students with a WAM of 65 or more in their penultimate or final year a grant of $2000 each to assist them through the final stage of their degree. One grant will be prioritised for a student studying in Victoria.

Applications close Tuesday 30 March.

Learn more

1. Curia Legal Essay Competition

Curia Legal is a startup dedicated to providing innovative learning opportunities for law students.

As part of its launch, Curia Legal is running an essay competition, open to law students across Australia.

The essay topic is: How is the role of a legal advocate changing in an age of disruptive innovation and technology?

Submissions close Monday 12 October at 11.55pm.

The winner of the competition will have the exclusive opportunity to receive a one-on-one mentoring and coaching session with leading Australian barrister Katherine Brazenor.

Katherine practices in all areas of commercial and corporate law. In 2017, she was awarded Barrister of the Year at the Lawyers’ Weekly Women in Law Awards and later in 2018, was again awarded the “Barrister of the Year” at the Lawyers’ Weekly Australian Law Awards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for law students to develop their network and gain valuable insight into working at the Bar.

To find out more, visit Curia Legal on Facebook and Instagram.

2. Student support services

Did you know Monash University has a range of support services that you can access as a student? These include:

1. Apply for The Accelerator

Do you want to make a difference in the world through launching your own business?

Applications for The Generator’s 2020 Accelerator Program are now open!

The Accelerator is an eight-week program for students, staff and alumni of Monash University to take their project, startup or social enterprise to the next level.

The program will run from Monday 31 August to Friday 23 October and includes:

• $10,000 in equity-free seed funding per team
• Weekly Masterclasses
• Mentoring from experienced Founders
• Founder Dinners with successful entrepreneurs
• Dedicated space in the brand new Generator co-working space on Clayton Campus
• Be guided by startup founder and investor Alan Jones, Entrepreneur-in-Residence for The Accelerator program.

Applications are now open and close 11:59pm Sunday 2 August.

Want to find out more? Book into the next ‘Ask Me Anything’ virtual session on Wednesday 29 July from 1:00-2:00pm.

Learn more

1. Get involved in Monash Social

Missing the on-campus events and activities, or simply the social life with your uni-fam?

Monash.edu/monashsocial is your one-stop-shop for online initiatives from across the university.

Each week we will be updating with new content so jump on now and you never know, you might win something, find inner peace or even make a new friend.

2. Home & Lifestyle Week

• Monash Community week: (18 – 24 May)
• Arts & Culture week: (25 – 31 May)

3. MAX: Australia’s biggest university gaming event

14-17 May 2020

monash.edu/max

Now in its fourth year, Monash Arcade Expo (MAX) is Australia’s biggest university gaming event and in 2020 we’re taking it online.

Across four massive days, we’ll be bringing you a program jam-packed with live-streamed gaming, including the League of Legends University Championship, an Overwatch Fun Mode Tournament, Minecraft Free Play, Tekken Tournament and more!

MAX is hosted in partnership with Monash Electronic Gaming Association (MEGA) and Campus Experience and Major Events team. Learn more

4. Join the Monash Mooting Association

Interested in a career in advocacy? The Monash Mooting Association (MMA) provides students with the opportunity to advance in the discipline, skills and techniques required to become a talented and effective advocate in the legal profession.

With online training sessions, guest speaker events and mooting opportunities, MMA is here to allow Monash law students to excel in competitions both domestically and internationally, as well as in their future careers.

As a novel initiative, MMA looks forward to extending to law students the opportunity to engage with the law outside the classroom in a practical and innovative way.

Join the MMA Facebook page to register as a member and find out more.

5. Run/Walk the 2020 Mother’s Day Classic

Join Team Monash for the virtual 2020 Mother’s Day Classic event and prove that the #Monashspirit is indeed alive and unbroken by COVID-19!

4. Keep in touch with the Progressive Law Network

The Progressive Law Network (PLN) is a network of students, staff and professionals working to promote social and environmental justice through the law. We run events and programs focused on non-commercial and public interest law. We are both community-oriented and career-oriented, forming connections between students, staff, professionals, and community organisations.

The times are trying and uncertain, but we at the PLN are committed to keeping the club up and running for all students. There’s never been a better time to get passionate about public interest issues in the law! Here’s a glance at what a PLN membership gets you, and what we have planned for 2020.

• Fortnightly newsletter – Volunteering and internship opportunities, events, and news right in your inbox.
• Climate Justice Panel Discussion – Listen to some exciting speakers take a deep dive into the conversation around using the law to push for change on environmental issues in this online seminar on Wednesday 1 April at 1pm.
• Policy essay competition – Have a go at answering the question “What is the most important public interest law issue of this new decade?” for the chance to win a ticket to the Castan Centre Human Rights Conference for 2020.
• Website and blog launch
• Mentoring program (Semester 2) – Members will get exclusive first access!
• Launch of the Public Interest Law Careers Guide (2nd edition) in conjunction with the Castan Centre (Semester 2)

Register for PLN membership online now following these steps

1. Visit portal.msa.monash.edu
2. Click ‘Buy club membership’
3. Select ‘Progressive Law
4. Fill in your details
5. Complete payment!

Then come say hi to us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and pln@monashclubs.org. Looking forward to seeing you around (virtually, for now)!

5. Law Week 2020

7. Need help with LAW1114?

8. Volunteer Opportunity: Street Law 2020

The Monash LSS invites law students in their second year or above to join Street Law, a community legal education program designed to enhance legal literacy across communities.

As a Street Law facilitator, you will work in groups of two to plan and develop workshops on topics such as employment law, online conduct and police powers, which will then be delivered to schools and community organisations.

This is the perfect opportunity for you to develop and implement fundamental communication skills important for working in any legal context. Those who are interested in gaining experience in the community legal sector are strongly encouraged to apply.

To learn more and apply see here.

You can also contact streetlaw@monashlss.com for any questions.

9. Volunteering programs online

The Monash Student Association (MSA) now has a range of new and adapted programs to get involved in right from the comfort of your own home.

Whether you want to stay active, get crafty, or just connect with other students, there’s something for everyone!

Check out what’s running at MSA Online.