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General Notices

Monday, April 4th, 2016

1. English Language Assistance

The English Connect program is Monash’s new English language assistance program. It is aimed at international undergraduate and postgraduate students. English Connect is an expanded version of the Conversational English program trialled last year.

A new website will be up soon, but at the moment, program dates and times can be found on the old website here.

The free programs consist of:

  • Let’s Chat – conversation in a fun environment – 1 hour each week over weeks 3-11, with over 40 sessions per week offered
  • Peer Support – one on one help with academic English (written and oral), 20 minutes, no need to book. Held at John Medley Library, Mon-Thurs 10am to 2pm
  • Workshops – Grammar workshops, 2 hours, register online

The Library also maintain a Building English Skills guide, available here.

2. Faculty Managed Internship Opportunity – Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) Internship

Applications are now open and close Thursday 14 April 2016 for a three month internship from September to November 2016.

For further information please see application process and eligibility criteria.

Student Mobility Funding may be provided. Please see eligibility criteria.

3. Leap into Leadership and boost your employability today

Offered exclusively to Monash students, Leap into Leadership Online (LiLO) is a suite of free, self-paced online modules designed to maximise your employability and understanding of the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to be an effective leader.

Modules take about 1 to 2 hours to complete, and you can do them any time, at any stage of your degree.

Modules on offer:

  • Committees 101: Meetings, minutes and management
  • Personal Brand: Stand out from the crowd
  • Goal Achievement: Strategies for success
  • Communicate with Impact: Make yourself heard
  • Event and Project Management: Get the results you want
  • High-performing Teams: Work and win together
  • Strategic Thinking: Solve complex problems

After completion, you’ll receive a personalised certificate outlining your new skills, which you can then add to your CV.

Don’t wait – Leap into Leadership now and get started!

More info can be found here.

4. International Trade and Business Law Review – request for submissions

The Editorial Board of the International Trade and Business Law Review (‘the Review) are now inviting submissions for Volume XX of the Review.

The Review publishes leading articles consisting of original research, case notes, comments, and book reviews concerning international trade and business law, arbitration law and comparative law.

Academic staff and students now have the opportunity to make a submission to the Review.

Please find more information including submission details in this letter here.

Please note submissions close Friday 1 July 2016.

For more details contact Editor Tracy Albintracy.albin@student.curtin.edu.au

General Notices

Monday, March 21st, 2016

1. Aurora Internship Program

The Aurora Internship Program places law, anthropology and other social science students and graduates at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs), Prescribed Bodies Corporates (PBCs) and at other organisations involved in policy development, research and social justice, all working to support the broader Indigenous sector Australia-wide.

The Program introduces candidates to career opportunities in native title and the Indigenous sector and at the same time provides assistance to under-resourced and over-worked organisations.

The on-line application period for the Winter 2016 round of internships closes on Friday 1 April 2016.

Applications and more information about the Program can be accessed via the Aurora website.

2. $32,000 Chinese University Hong Kong scholarship

Nearing the end of your degree and considering LLM/Masters? It could take you to Hong Kong.

Applications are now open for the Master of Laws Global Scholarship 2016-17 at the Chinese University Hong Kong (CUHK) Faculty of Law.

Positions are available for 3 students globally to study in the LLM programme in 2016-17.

Each scholarship is worth up to HK$191,120 (approx. AUD$32,000), covering basic tuition fees and a living stipend.

Find more information here and here.

If you think you’d make a good candidate, please email Kathy Alden by Monday 28 March 2016: kathy.alden@monash.edu.

3. English Language Assistance

The English Connect program is Monash’s new English language assistance program. It is aimed at international undergraduate and postgraduate students. English Connect is an expanded version of the Conversational English program trialled last year.

A new website will be up soon, but at the moment, program dates and times can be found on the old website here.

The free programs consist of:

  • Let’s Chat – conversation in a fun environment – 1 hour each week over weeks 3-11, with over 40 sessions per week offered
  • Peer Support – one on one help with academic English (written and oral), 20 minutes, no need to book. Held at John Medley Library, Mon-Thurs 10am to 2pm
  • Workshops – Grammar workshops, 2 hours, register online

The Library also maintain a Building English Skills guide, available here.

4. Faculty Managed Internship Opportunity – Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) Internship

Applications are now open and close Thursday 14 April 2016 for a three month internship from September to November 2016.

For further information please see application process and eligibility criteria.

Student Mobility Funding may be provided. Please see eligibility criteria.

5. King’s College London Pathway Opportunity

Would you like to graduate with a qualification from Monash University and King’s College London?

The Faculty of Law offers a pathway opportunity to study the Master of Laws (LLM) at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London (King’s) for outstanding Monash students enrolled in either:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB); or
  • Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) (JD).

If successful, you will begin your studies at King’s in September/October. At that time you must have no more than four (4) elective units left to complete in your Monash qualification.

For further details including eligibility and application process please see the Monash-King’s College Degree pathway website.

Applications close Thursday 31 March 2016.

6. Leap into Leadership and boost your employability today

Offered exclusively to Monash students, Leap into Leadership Online (LiLO) is a suite of free, self-paced online modules designed to maximise your employability and understanding of the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to be an effective leader.

Modules take about 1 to 2 hours to complete, and you can do them any time, at any stage of your degree.

Modules on offer:

  • Committees 101: Meetings, minutes and management
  • Personal Brand: Stand out from the crowd
  • Goal Achievement: Strategies for success
  • Communicate with Impact: Make yourself heard
  • Event and Project Management: Get the results you want
  • High-performing Teams: Work and win together
  • Strategic Thinking: Solve complex problems

After completion, you’ll receive a personalised certificate outlining your new skills, which you can then add to your CV.

Don’t wait – Leap into Leadership now and get started!

More info can be found here.

7. International Trade and Business Law Review – request for submissions

The Editorial Board of the International Trade and Business Law Review (‘the Review) are now inviting submissions for Volume XX of the Review.

The Review publishes leading articles consisting of original research, case notes, comments, and book reviews concerning international trade and business law, arbitration law and comparative law.

Academic staff and students now have the opportunity to make a submission to the Review.

Please find more information including submission details in this letter here.

Please note submissions close Friday 1 July 2016.

For more details contact Editor Tracy Albin: tracy.albin@student.curtin.edu.au

General Notices

Monday, March 14th, 2016

1. Aurora Internship Program

The Aurora Internship Program places law, anthropology and other social science students and graduates at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs), Prescribed Bodies Corporates (PBCs) and at other organisations involved in policy development, research and social justice, all working to support the broader Indigenous sector Australia-wide.

The Program introduces candidates to career opportunities in native title and the Indigenous sector and at the same time provides assistance to under-resourced and over-worked organisations.

The on-line application period for the Winter 2016 round of internships closes on Friday 1 April 2016.

Applications and more information about the Program can be accessed via the Aurora website.

2. English Language Assistance

The English Connect program is Monash’s new English language assistance program. It is aimed at international undergraduate and postgraduate students. English Connect is an expanded version of the Conversational English program trialled last year.

A new website will be up soon, but at the moment, program dates and times can be found on the old website here.

The free programs consist of:

  • Let’s Chat – conversation in a fun environment – 1 hour each week over weeks 3-11, with over 40 sessions per week offered
  • Peer Support – one on one help with academic English (written and oral), 20 minutes, no need to book. Held at John Medley Library, Mon-Thurs 10am to 2pm
  • Workshops – Grammar workshops, 2 hours, register online

The Library also maintain a Building English Skills guide, available here.

3. Faculty Managed Internship Opportunity – Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) Internship

Applications are now open and close Thursday 14 April 2016 for a three month internship from September to November 2016.

For further information please see application process and eligibility criteria.

Student Mobility Funding may be provided. Please see eligibility criteria.

4. Faculty Managed Internship Opportunity – ZICOlaw Internship, 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 18 March 2016.

Duration: Minimum of 4 weeks from mid-June to mid-July 2016

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

Further information including application process and eligibility details can be found here.

Further queries: law-international@monash.edu

5. King’s College London Pathway Opportunity

Would you like to graduate with a qualification from Monash University and King’s College London?

The Faculty of Law offers a pathway opportunity to study the Master of Laws (LLM) at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London (King’s) for outstanding Monash students enrolled in either:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB); or
  • Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) (JD).

If successful, you will begin your studies at King’s in September/October. At that time you must have no more than four (4) elective units left to complete in your Monash qualification.

For further details including eligibility and application process please see the Monash-King’s College Degree pathway website.

Applications close Thursday 31 March 2016.

6. Leap into Leadership and boost your employability today

Offered exclusively to Monash students, Leap into Leadership Online (LiLO) is a suite of free, self-paced online modules designed to maximise your employability and understanding of the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to be an effective leader.

Modules take about 1 to 2 hours to complete, and you can do them any time, at any stage of your degree.

Modules on offer:

  • Committees 101: Meetings, minutes and management
  • Personal Brand: Stand out from the crowd
  • Goal Achievement: Strategies for success
  • Communicate with Impact: Make yourself heard
  • Event and Project Management: Get the results you want
  • High-performing Teams: Work and win together
  • Strategic Thinking: Solve complex problems

After completion, you’ll receive a personalised certificate outlining your new skills, which you can then add to your CV.

Don’t wait – Leap into Leadership now and get started!

More info can be found here.

General Notices

Tuesday, March 8th, 2016

1. Aurora Internship Program

The Aurora Internship Program places law, anthropology and other social science students and graduates at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs), Prescribed Bodies Corporates (PBCs) and at other organisations involved in policy development, research and social justice, all working to support the broader Indigenous sector Australia-wide.

The Program introduces candidates to career opportunities in native title and the Indigenous sector and at the same time provides assistance to under-resourced and over-worked organisations.

The on-line application period for the Winter 2016 round of internships closes on Friday 1 April 2016.

Applications and more information about the Program can be accessed via the Aurora website.

2. English Language Assistance

The English Connect program is Monash’s new English language assistance program. It is aimed at international undergraduate and postgraduate students. English Connect is an expanded version of the Conversational English program trialled last year.

A new website will be up soon, but at the moment, program dates and times can be found on the old website here.

The free programs consist of:

  • Let’s Chat – conversation in a fun environment – 1 hour each week over weeks 3-11, with over 40 sessions per week offered
  • Peer Support – one on one help with academic English (written and oral), 20 minutes, no need to book. Held at John Medley Library, Mon-Thurs 10am to 2pm
  • Workshops – Grammar workshops, 2 hours, register online

The Library also maintain a Building English Skills guide, available here.

3. Faculty Managed Internship Opportunity – Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) Internship

Applications are now open and close Thursday 14 April 2016 for a three month internship from September to November 2016.

For further information please see application process and eligibility criteria.

Student Mobility Funding may be provided. Please see eligibility criteria.

4. Faculty Managed Internship Opportunity – ZICOlaw Internship, 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 18 March 2016.

Duration: Minimum of 4 weeks from mid-June to mid-July 2016

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

Further information including application process and eligibility details can be found here.

Further queries: law-international@monash.edu

5. King’s College London Pathway Opportunity

Would you like to graduate with a qualification from Monash University and King’s College London?

The Faculty of Law offers a pathway opportunity to study the Master of Laws (LLM) at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London (King’s) for outstanding Monash students enrolled in either:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB); or
  • Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) (JD).

If successful, you will begin your studies at King’s in September/October. At that time you must have no more than four (4) elective units left to complete in your Monash qualification.

For further details including eligibility and application process please see the Monash-King’s College Degree pathway website.

Applications close Thursday 31 March 2016.

6. Leap into Leadership and boost your employability today

Offered exclusively to Monash students, Leap into Leadership Online (LiLO) is a suite of free, self-paced online modules designed to maximise your employability and understanding of the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to be an effective leader.

Modules take about 1 to 2 hours to complete, and you can do them any time, at any stage of your degree.

Modules on offer:

  • Committees 101: Meetings, minutes and management
  • Personal Brand: Stand out from the crowd
  • Goal Achievement: Strategies for success
  • Communicate with Impact: Make yourself heard
  • Event and Project Management: Get the results you want
  • High-performing Teams: Work and win together
  • Strategic Thinking: Solve complex problems

After completion, you’ll receive a personalised certificate outlining your new skills, which you can then add to your CV.

Don’t wait – Leap into Leadership now and get started!

More info can be found here.

General Notices

Tuesday, March 1st, 2016

1. Aurora Internship Program

The Aurora Internship Program places law, anthropology and other social science students and graduates at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs), Prescribed Bodies Corporates (PBCs) and at other organisations involved in policy development, research and social justice, all working to support the broader Indigenous sector Australia-wide.

The Program introduces candidates to career opportunities in native title and the Indigenous sector and at the same time provides assistance to under-resourced and over-worked organisations.

The on-line application period for the Winter 2016 round of internships is from Monday 7th March through Friday 1 April 2016.

Applications and more information about the Program can be accessed via the Aurora website.

2. Faculty Managed Internship Opportunity – Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) Internship

Applications are now open and close Thursday 14 April 2016 for a three month internship from September to November 2016.

For further information please see application process and eligibility criteria.

Student Mobility Funding may be provided. Please see eligibility criteria.

3. King’s College London Pathway Opportunity

Would you like to graduate with a qualification from Monash University and King’s College London?

The Faculty of Law offers a pathway opportunity to study the Master of Laws (LLM) at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London (King’s) for outstanding Monash students enrolled in either:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB); or

• Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) (JD).

If successful, you will begin your studies at King’s in September/October. At that time you must have no more than four (4) elective units left to complete in your Monash qualification.

For further details including eligibility and application process please see the Monash-King’s College Degree pathway website.

Applications close 31 March 2016.

4. Leap into Leadership and boost your employability today

Offered exclusively to Monash students, Leap into Leadership Online (LiLO) is a suite of free, self-paced online modules designed to maximise your employability and understanding of the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to be an effective leader.

Modules take about 1 to 2 hours to complete, and you can do them any time, at any stage of your degree.

Modules on offer:

• Committees 101: Meetings, minutes and management

• Personal Brand: Stand out from the crowd

• Goal Achievement: Strategies for success

• Communicate with Impact: Make yourself heard

• Event and Project Management: Get the results you want

• High-performing Teams: Work and win together

• Strategic Thinking: Solve complex problems

After completion, you’ll receive a personalised certificate outlining your new skills, which you can then add to your CV.

Don’t wait – Leap into Leadership now and get started!

More info can be found here.

5. LSS Special General Meeting + Meet & Greet

On Monday 21 March, the Monash LSS will be holding a Special General Meeting to discuss our financial reports from financial year 2015.

Following this, a meet and greet will be held to allow our newer members to get to know their committee and ask questions. Pizza will be provided!

Date: Monday 21 March

Time: 1.00pm

Location: Menzies Building, H6 Theatre

6. Volunteering Opportunities at the Monash Oakleigh Legal Service

Wednesday Night Advice Only Service

You will be part of a team which provides advice to clients experiencing a wide range of legal problems.

Applications close Sunday 6 March 2016. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Application forms and more details here.

Tuesday Night Family Law

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

Applications close Sunday 6 March 2016.

Application forms and more details here.

General Notices

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016

1. Faculty Managed Internship Opportunity – Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) Internship

Applications are now open and close Thursday 14 April 2016 for a three month internship from September to November 2016.

For further information please see application process and eligibility criteria.

Student Mobility Funding may be provided. Please see eligibility criteria.

2. Internship Opportunity – International Bar Association, London

The International Bar Association, London are looking for a strong candidate as the IBA Human Rights Institute’s Communications intern working from Tuesday 5 April until Friday 1 July 2016.

Skills and experience required:

  • undergraduate degree (Media, social science or related field);
  • demonstrated desire to work in a media, communications role;
  • excellent research and analytical skills;
  • sound experience in writing/editing documents,  excellent verbal and written communications skills,  with experience synthesizing complex messages for a variety of audiences;
  • IT literate with knowledge of web and social media, ideally with experience of using Content Management Systems;
  • creative thinker with a flexible approach to working;
  • commitment to the aims and objectives of IBAHRI; and
  • fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic an asset.

Day to day work may include:

  • researching and drafting country-specific, media background reports for IBAHRI projects;
  • media monitoring and press summaries;
  • drafting press releases, e-newsletters and other communications materials;
  • compiling media and other contact lists;
  • proofreading and copy-editing IBAHRI communications;
  • monitoring and recording press coverage;
  • monitoring and reporting on web and social media activity;
  • and supporting IBAHRI events.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply for funding from the IBA’s Educational Trust. This is a 13 week unpaid internship.

Find more information here on how to apply.  Applications close Friday 26 February.

3. King’s College London Pathway Opportunity

Would you like to graduate with a qualification from Monash University and King’s College London?

The Faculty of Law offers a pathway opportunity to study the Master of Laws (LLM) at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London (King’s) for outstanding Monash students enrolled in either:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB); or
  • Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) (JD).

If successful, you will begin your studies at King’s in September/October.  At that time you must have no more than four (4) elective units left to complete in your Monash qualification.

For further details including eligibility and application process please see the Monash-King’s College Degree pathway website.

Applications close 31 March 2016.

4. Monash University Law Review Editorial Committee Applications Now Open

The Monash University Law Review is the flagship academic journal of the Monash Law School. It is highly regarded by the legal profession and across international law schools. The 2016 Editors and Faculty Advisors are accepting applications from current LLB and JD students to join the Editorial Committee for 2016.

Committee members will be required to complete 3-4 partial edits of an article during the course of the year. The time commitment per article is approximately 10 hours. Training will be provided to all new committee members. Applicants with at least one full year of study remaining will be preferred.

To apply to join the committee please send your CV, cover letter and latest unofficial academic transcript (including Semester 2 2015 results for LLB students, and Trimester 3 results for JD students) to law.review@monash.edu with the subject line ‘2016 Committee Application’. Your cover letter should outline your reasons for applying and suitability for the role. Please also include your expected graduation date.

Applications will close Monday 8 February 2016 at 5pm.

Students will be notified if they have progressed to the next stage of the application process — an editing exercise — shortly following the close of applications.

If you have any questions please contact the 2016 Editors — Zoe Chapman, Anthony Di Gregorio, Evan Ritli and Ailsa Wallace at law.review@monash.edu.

5. Volunteers wanted at Monash-Oakleigh Legal Service

Have you undertaken professional practice at MOLS or FLAP?

If so, MOLS is currently recruiting volunteer mentors for both the Tuesday and Wednesday evening volunteer programs.

The Tuesday evening program is a Family Law service providing advice to members of the community in relation to divorce, children and intervention orders. MOLS is seeking students who have undertaken professional practice at FLAP or volunteered for at FLAP for an extended period of time to volunteer as a mentor on Tuesday evening.

The Wednesday evening program is a generalist service which provides advice to members of the community in relation to a range of issues including infringements, minor criminal matters, debts and neighbourhood disputes.

MOLS is seeking students who have undertaken professional practice at MOLS to volunteer as a mentor on a Wednesday evening.

As a mentor in both the Wednesday and Tuesday program you will be responsible for interviewing clients, preparing file notes and working alongside other students who have limited experience in client interviews. The service is overseen by volunteer supervising solicitors who will provide the advice.

You will be required to attend the service on a fortnightly basis from 6:00pm – 8:30pm (approx.)

If you have any other questions or would like an application form please email the volunteer coordinator, Cara Nottle at mols-volunteer@monash.edu.

Faculty Managed Internship Opportunity – Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) Internship

Applications are now open and close Thursday 14 April 2016 for a three month internship from September to November 2016.

For further information please see application process and eligibility criteria.

Student Mobility Funding may be provided. Please see eligibility criteria.

Internship Opportunity – International Bar Association, London

The International Bar Association, London are looking for a strong candidate as the IBA Human Rights Institute’s Communications intern working from Tuesday 5 April until Friday 1 July 2016.

Skills and experience required:

· undergraduate degree (Media, social science or related field);

· demonstrated desire to work in a media, communications role;

· excellent research and analytical skills;

· sound experience in writing/editing documents,  excellent verbal and written communications skills,  with experience synthesizing complex messages for a variety of audiences;

· IT literate with knowledge of web and social media, ideally with experience of using Content Management Systems;

· creative thinker with a flexible approach to working;

· commitment to the aims and objectives of IBAHRI; and

· fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic an asset.

Day to day work may include:

· researching and drafting country-specific, media background reports for IBAHRI projects;

· media monitoring and press summaries;

· drafting press releases, e-newsletters and other communications materials;

· compiling media and other contact lists;

· proofreading and copy-editing IBAHRI communications;

· monitoring and recording press coverage;

· monitoring and reporting on web and social media activity;

· and supporting IBAHRI events.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply for funding from the IBA’s Educational Trust. This is a 13 week unpaid internship.

Find more information here

http://www.ibanet.org/Education_and_Internships/Legal_Internship_Programme.aspx

on how to apply.  Applications close Friday 26 February.

King’s College London Pathway Opportunity

Would you like to graduate with a qualification from Monash University and King’s College London? The Faculty of Law offers a pathway opportunity to study the Master of Laws (LLM) at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London (King’s) for outstanding Monash students enrolled in either:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB); or
  • Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) (JD).

If successful, you will begin your studies at King’s in September/October.  At that time you must have no more than four (4) elective units left to complete in your Monash qualification.

For further details including eligibility and application process please see the Monash-King’s College Degree pathway website.

Applications close 31 March 2016.

Monash University Law Review Editorial Committee Applications Now Open

The Monash University Law Review is the flagship academic journal of the Monash Law School. It is highly regarded by the legal profession and across international law schools. The 2016 Editors and Faculty Advisors are accepting applications from current LLB and JD students to join the Editorial Committee for 2016.

Committee members will be required to complete 3-4 partial edits of an article during the course of the year. The time commitment per article is approximately 10 hours. Training will be provided to all new committee members. Applicants with at least one full year of study remaining will be preferred.

To apply to join the committee please send your CV, cover letter and latest unofficial academic transcript (including Semester 2 2015 results for LLB students, and Trimester 3 results for JD students) to law.review@monash.edu with the subject line ‘2016 Committee Application’. Your cover letter should outline your reasons for applying and suitability for the role. Please also include your expected graduation date.

Applications will close Monday 8 February 2016 at 5pm.

Students will be notified if they have progressed to the next stage of the application process — an editing exercise — shortly following the close of applications.

If you have any questions please contact the 2016 Editors — Zoe Chapman, Anthony Di Gregorio, Evan Ritli and Ailsa Wallace at law.review@monash.edu.

Volunteers wanted at Monash-Oakleigh Legal Service

Have you undertaken professional practice at MOLS or FLAP?

If so, MOLS is currently recruiting volunteer mentors for both the Tuesday and Wednesday evening volunteer programs.

The Tuesday evening program is a Family Law service providing advice to members of the community in relation to divorce, children and intervention orders. MOLS is seeking students who have undertaken professional practice at FLAP or volunteered for at FLAP for an extended period of time to volunteer as a mentor on Tuesday evening.

The Wednesday evening program is a generalist service which provides advice to members of the community in relation to a range of issues including infringements, minor criminal matters, debts and neighbourhood disputes.

MOLS is seeking students who have undertaken professional practice at MOLS to volunteer as a mentor on a Wednesday evening.

As a mentor in both the Wednesday and Tuesday program you will be responsible for interviewing clients, preparing file notes and working alongside other students who have limited experience in client interviews. The service is overseen by volunteer supervising solicitors who will provide the advice.

You will be required to attend the service on a fortnightly basis from 6:00pm – 8:30pm (approx.)

If you have any other questions or would like an application form please email the volunteer coordinator, Cara Nottle at mols-volunteer@monash.edu.

1. Faculty Managed Internship Opportunity – Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) Internship

Applications are now open and close Thursday 14 April 2016 for a three month internship from September to November 2016.

For further information please see application process and eligibility criteria.

Student Mobility Funding may be provided. Please see eligibility criteria.

2. Internship Opportunity – International Bar Association, London

The International Bar Association, London are looking for a strong candidate as the IBA Human Rights Institute’s Communications intern working from Tuesday 5 April until Friday 1 July 2016.

Skills and experience required:

  • undergraduate degree (Media, social science or related field);
  • demonstrated desire to work in a media, communications role;
  • excellent research and analytical skills;
  • sound experience in writing/editing documents,  excellent verbal and written communications skills,  with experience synthesizing complex messages for a variety of audiences;
  • IT literate with knowledge of web and social media, ideally with experience of using Content Management Systems;
  • creative thinker with a flexible approach to working;
  • commitment to the aims and objectives of IBAHRI; and
  • fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic an asset.

Day to day work may include:

  • researching and drafting country-specific, media background reports for IBAHRI projects;
  • media monitoring and press summaries;
  • drafting press releases, e-newsletters and other communications materials;
  • compiling media and other contact lists;
  • proofreading and copy-editing IBAHRI communications;
  • monitoring and recording press coverage;
  • monitoring and reporting on web and social media activity;
  • and supporting IBAHRI events.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply for funding from the IBA’s Educational Trust. This is a 13 week unpaid internship.

Find more information here

http://www.ibanet.org/Education_and_Internships/Legal_Internship_Programme.aspx

on how to apply.  Applications close Friday 26 February.

3. King’s College London Pathway Opportunity

Would you like to graduate with a qualification from Monash University and King’s College London? The Faculty of Law offers a pathway opportunity to study the Master of Laws (LLM) at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London (King’s) for outstanding Monash students enrolled in either:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB); or
  • Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) (JD).

If successful, you will begin your studies at King’s in September/October.  At that time you must have no more than four (4) elective units left to complete in your Monash qualification.

For further details including eligibility and application process please see the Monash-King’s College Degree pathway website.

Applications close 31 March 2016.

4. Monash University Law Review Editorial Committee Applications Now Open

The Monash University Law Review is the flagship academic journal of the Monash Law School. It is highly regarded by the legal profession and across international law schools. The 2016 Editors and Faculty Advisors are accepting applications from current LLB and JD students to join the Editorial Committee for 2016.

Committee members will be required to complete 3-4 partial edits of an article during the course of the year. The time commitment per article is approximately 10 hours. Training will be provided to all new committee members. Applicants with at least one full year of study remaining will be preferred.

To apply to join the committee please send your CV, cover letter and latest unofficial academic transcript (including Semester 2 2015 results for LLB students, and Trimester 3 results for JD students) to law.review@monash.edu with the subject line ‘2016 Committee Application’. Your cover letter should outline your reasons for applying and suitability for the role. Please also include your expected graduation date.

Applications will close Monday 8 February 2016 at 5pm.

Students will be notified if they have progressed to the next stage of the application process — an editing exercise — shortly following the close of applications.

If you have any questions please contact the 2016 Editors — Zoe Chapman, Anthony Di Gregorio, Evan Ritli and Ailsa Wallace at law.review@monash.edu.

5. Volunteers wanted at Monash-Oakleigh Legal Service

Have you undertaken professional practice at MOLS or FLAP?

If so, MOLS is currently recruiting volunteer mentors for both the Tuesday and Wednesday evening volunteer programs.

The Tuesday evening program is a Family Law service providing advice to members of the community in relation to divorce, children and intervention orders. MOLS is seeking students who have undertaken professional practice at FLAP or volunteered for at FLAP for an extended period of time to volunteer as a mentor on Tuesday evening.

The Wednesday evening program is a generalist service which provides advice to members of the community in relation to a range of issues including infringements, minor criminal matters, debts and neighbourhood disputes.

MOLS is seeking students who have undertaken professional practice at MOLS to volunteer as a mentor on a Wednesday evening.

As a mentor in both the Wednesday and Tuesday program you will be responsible for interviewing clients, preparing file notes and working alongside other students who have limited experience in client interviews. The service is overseen by volunteer supervising solicitors who will provide the advice.

You will be required to attend the service on a fortnightly basis from 6:00pm – 8:30pm (approx.)

If you have any other questions or would like an application form please email the volunteer coordinator, Cara Nottle at mols-volunteer@monash.edu.

General Notices

Monday, November 30th, 2015

1. Law Photo Competition

Win a pair of Gold Class Movie Tix!

Fancy yourself as a Paparazzi? Love snapping slick images on your phone?


Monash Law Faculty is wanting to liven up our Moodle Pages with funky law images to enhance the Virtual Learning Environment for you – Law Students!


Who else better to supply Law Student images than Law Students?


Send your images of anything legal / quasi legal via email attachments to:

lloyd.england@monash.edu


Pair of Gold Class Movie Tix up for grabs for most legal eagle shot!


The more you enter the more chances to win!


Competition closes at 5:00pm Friday 1 January 2016.

2. Malaysia Study Programs Applications Now Open


Internationalise your law qualification by including the international study program in your Monash Law degree. This is a unique opportunity to learn about different legal traditions, systems and procedures.


Applications and process:


Malaysia Program click here. Applications close Friday 18 March 2016.


For further information about the programs please click here

General Notices

Monday, November 23rd, 2015

1. Malaysia and Prato Applications Now Open

Internationalise your law qualification by including the international study program in your Monash Law degree. This is a unique opportunity to learn about different legal traditions, systems and procedures.

Applications and process:

Malaysia Program click here

Prato Program click here

For further information about the programs please click here

2. Move This Movember

This Movember, we’ll be raising funds and awareness for men’s health. Click here to join our team. (Monash University Law).  You can also use this link to donate.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a Mo Bro or a Mo Sista – Movember is for everyone. There are two ways to participate: sign up to grow a moustache for 30 days, or take the MOVE challenge and get active every day for 30 days.

Is there a Movember app I hear you ask?  Well of course there is.  Download the iPhone or Android app to your device so that you can start tracking your success.

We are passionate about the Movember Foundation because they’re tackling some of the most significant health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity.

Learn more about the important work and impact of the Movember Foundation.

We’re in this together, so please get involved and spread the word.

If you are unable to participate you can donate to the cause here

3. 2016 Prato Applications Closing Soon


Finally exams are nearly over! Don’t forget to apply for 2016 Prato Program.
Applications close strictly on Friday 4 December.
Click
here to apply.

General Notices

Monday, November 16th, 2015

1. Malaysia and Prato Applications Now Open

Internationalise your law qualification by including the international study program in your Monash Law degree. This is a unique opportunity to learn about different legal traditions, systems and procedures.

Applications and process:

Malaysia Program click here

Prato Program click here

For further information about the programs please click here

2. Move This Movember

This Movember, we’ll be raising funds and awareness for men’s health. Click here to join our team. (Monash University Law).  You can also use this link to donate.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a Mo Bro or a Mo Sista – Movember is for everyone. There are two ways to participate: sign up to grow a moustache for 30 days, or take the MOVE challenge and get active every day for 30 days.

Is there a Movember app I hear you ask?  Well of course there is.  Download the iPhone or Android app to your device so that you can start tracking your success.

We are passionate about the Movember Foundation because they’re tackling some of the most significant health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity.

Learn more about the important work and impact of the Movember Foundation.

We’re in this together, so please get involved and spread the word.

If you are unable to participate you can donate to the cause here

3. The Monash-BGU Student Entrepreneurship Program

Monash University and Ben-Gurion University established the Monash-Ben-Gurion Seed Fund in 2014 with support from the Pratt Foundation and both universities.

The Seed Fund supports promising joint research and education programs within the thematic areas of Sustainability, Social Inclusion and Entrepreneurship.

The Student Entrepreneurship Program is one of five projects supported by this fund.

Download the flyer for more information

General Notices

Monday, November 9th, 2015

1. Green News


Here are the highlights from this month’s Green e-Newsletter

  • Ride 2 Work Day a Success

  • Green Star Buildings on Display

  • Spring Time on Campus

  • 60 Seconds With Nicola Abel

  • NEW Student Environment Network

  • New Horizons Building Water Harvesting

  • Waste Audit Results Give Direction

  • Health and Sustainability Go Hand in Hand


Read the full Green e-News Letter here

2. Malaysia and Prato Applications Now Open


Internationalise your law qualification by including the international study program in your Monash Law degree. This is a unique opportunity to learn about different legal traditions, systems and procedures.


Applications and process:

Malaysia Program click here

Prato Program click here


For further information about the programs please
click here


3. Move This Movember


The Movember Foundation is a global charity committed to men living happier, healthier, longer lives. Since 2003, millions have joined the men’s health movement, raising $685 million and funding over 1,000 programs focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity.


From the team who brought back the moustache,
MOVE is a new way to fundraise for men’s health.


Take action and make a move this Movember!


For more information click
here


4. The Monash-BGU Student Entrepreneurship Program


Monash University and Ben-Gurion University established the Monash-Ben-Gurion Seed Fund in 2014 with support from the Pratt Foundation and both universities.


The Seed Fund supports promising joint research and education programs within the thematic areas of Sustainability, Social Inclusion and Entrepreneurship.


The Student Entrepreneurship Program is one of five projects supported by this fund.


Download the
flyer for more information