1. Applications for Professional Practice LAW 5050

Applications are  open for the Professional Practice Elective Unit which takes place at Monash Oakleigh Legal Service, next to Clayton campus.

Applications for Clinical Period 4 (Group A & B – Thursday 13 August  – Thursday 12 November  & Monday 10 August – Monday 16 November 2015) close on Friday 17 July, 2015.  Applications are not done on Wes. For further information about the application process and dates visit the  Clinical Legal Education website.

2.  Applications for the Asian Law Institute Fellowship Program

Applications for the Asian Law Institute (ASLI) Fellowship program are now open. Visit the ASLI website for further details.

Take note of the following information:

1. The Semesters are as follows:

• Semester 1: between September and November 2015

• Semester 2: from February to March 2016

2.  Ensure you have all the paper work in order before sending it over to ASLI

3.  Applications for BOTH semesters will be taken one at a time so chose your preferred semester to visit NUS.

4. The closing date is Friday 24 July, 2015 – we will not accept any late applications.

3. Australian Academy of Law (AAL) Annual Essay Prize

The Prize is open to anyone, wherever resident, who is studying or has studied legal subjects at a tertiary level, or who is working or has worked in a law based occupation. There is no limit by reference to the age or seniority or experience of, or position held by, a person who may submit an entry.

The essay topic for the inaugural essay prize is: “How should academia, the practising profession and the courts assist each other in the education of Australian lawyers?”

For more details click here

4. Fullbright Scholarships

Download the flyer to find out more information on Fullbright Scholarships 2016.

Applications close Saturday 1 August, 2015.

5.Queer 101 Training

This training is provided by the Monash Social Justice Unit and for Monash students wishing to gain a greater understanding of diverse genders and sexualities and empower them to make positive change in support of LGBTIQ people within their communities.

The training content will cover the basics of the LGBTIQ acronym, the differences between sex, sexuality and gender identity and expression, look at some of the key issues faced by the LGBTIQ community including gender binaries and heteronormative culture and empower students to make a positive impact and foster an inclusive campus culture.

Register here

Download flyer for more details

6. Tristan Jepson Annual Lecture

The TJMF Annual Lecture will be held in Sydney on Tuesday 27 October 2015.

For more details download the flyer

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1.Queer 101 Training

This training is provided by the Monash Social Justice Unit and intended to for Monash students wishing to gain a greater understanding of diverse genders and sexualities and empower them to make positive change in support of LGBTIQ people within their communities.

The training content will cover the basics of the LGBTIQ acronym, the differences between sex, sexuality and gender identity and expression, look at some of the key issues faced by the LGBTIQ community including gender binaries and heteronormative culture and empower students to make a positive impact and foster an inclusive campus culture.

Register here

Download flyer for more details

2. VCAT Self Help Clinic

Applications are now open to enrol in the new VCAT Self Help Centre Clinic (LAW4803) and can be downloaded from the clinical legal education website.

Please see attached flyer for more information.

1. UCWIP Uni -Capitol Washington Internship Program

The Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Program (UCWIP) gives Australian students the opportunity to intern with offices of the United States Congress in Washington DC. The internship is eight to nine weeks long and runs from early-January to early-March.

• Generous Scholarships available.

• Applications close Monday 1 June 2015.

Please see the UCWIP webpage for further information including Eligibility, application form and Scholarships.

2. Semester 1 SETU surveys

Your Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units (SETU) survey is available now and due before 5 June for the LLB Units. To complete your SETU surveys please can you :

1. Go to the survey website on your computer or mobile device:http://my.monash.edu.au/study/resources/evaluations/?utm_source=Moodle_post

2. Login with your standard Monash username and password.

Alternatively, you can access your surveys from email communications sent by the Evaluations team within University Planning and Statistics (UPS) or by accessing the SETU Login link on the SETU website at http://www.opq.monash.edu.au/us/surveys/setu/

The University and teaching staff do take your feedback seriously. The results help us improve our teaching and learning, which means a better education for you.

Complete now for a chance to win 1 of 20 $50 gift cards if you complete by 5 June 2015.

The survey will take you approximately 5 minutes to complete, and is completely confidential.   For more information about SETU, visit the SETU website:http://www.opq.monash.edu.au/us/surveys/setu/index.html

3. VCAT Self Help Clinic

Applications are now open to enrol in the new VCAT Self Help Centre Clinic (LAW4803) and can be downloaded from the clinical legal education website.

Please see attached flyer for more information.

End Gazette 1/6/15

1. UCWIP Uni -Capitol Washington Internship Program

The Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Program (UCWIP) gives Australian students the opportunity to intern with offices of the United States Congress in Washington DC. The internship is eight to nine weeks long and runs from early-January to early-March.

• Generous Scholarships available.
• Applications close Monday 1 June 2015.

Please see the UCWIP webpage for further information including Eligibility, application form and Scholarships.

2. Semester 1 SETU surveys

Your Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units (SETU) survey is available now and due before 5 June for the LLB Units. To complete your SETU surveys please can you :

1. Go to the survey website on your computer or mobile device: http://my.monash.edu.au/study/resources/evaluations/?utm_source=Moodle_post
2. Login with your standard Monash username and password.

Alternatively, you can access your surveys from email communications sent by the Evaluations team within University Planning and Statistics (UPS) or by accessing the SETU Login link on the SETU website at http://www.opq.monash.edu.au/us/surveys/setu/

The University and teaching staff do take your feedback seriously. The results help us improve our teaching and learning, which means a better education for you.

Complete now for a chance to win 1 of 20 $50 gift cards if you complete by 5 June 2015.

The survey will take you approximately 5 minutes to complete, and is completely confidential.   For more information about SETU, visit the SETU website: http://www.opq.monash.edu.au/us/surveys/setu/index.html

3. VCAT Self Help Clinic

VCAT and Monash University Faculty of Law have entered into a joint venture to set up a Self Help Centre at VCAT for 12 months on a pilot basis, with the intention that the Centre will continue beyond the pilot.

Applications are now open to enrol in the new VCAT Self Help Centre Clinic (LAW4803) and can be downloaded from the clinical legal education website.

Please see attached flyer for more information.

1. VCAT Self Help Centre Clinic

VCAT and Monash University Faculty of Law have entered into a joint venture to set up a Self Help Centre at VCAT for 12 months on a pilot basis, with the intention that the Centre will continue beyond the pilot.

Applications are now open to enrol in the new VCAT Self Help Centre Clinic (LAW4803) and can be downloaded from the clinical legal education website.

Please see attached flyer for more information.

2. Company Law in Rome, Italy

LUISS Summer School on European & Comparative Company Law: Capital Markets in Rome, Italy

In cooperation with Leiden University under the aegis of the Centre for European Company Law (CECL). This course is designed as an add-on to the education of law students as well as graduates with an interest in company law.  It will allow participants to prepare for or complement a graduate degree in business law by gaining an in-depth exposure to the theory and practice of company law in Europe and acquiring the tools for dealing with cross-border transactions involving listed companies.

Dates:  June 12 – June 20, 2015

Closing Date for applications:  1 June 2015

Download the brochure for further information and online application.

1. VCAT Self Help Centre Clinic

VCAT and Monash University Faculty of Law have entered into a joint venture to set up a Self Help Centre at VCAT for 12 months on a pilot basis, with the intention that the Centre will continue beyond the pilot.

Applications are now open to enrol in the new VCAT Self Help Centre Clinic (LAW4803) and can be downloaded from the clinical legal education website.

Please see attached flyer for more information.

2. Company Law in Rome, Italy

LUISS Summer School on European & Comparative Company Law: Capital Markets in Rome, Italy

In cooperation with Leiden University under the aegis of the Centre for European Company Law (CECL). This course is designed as an add-on to the education of law students as well as graduates with an interest in company law.  It will allow participants to prepare for or complement a graduate degree in business law by gaining an in-depth exposure to the theory and practice of company law in Europe and acquiring the tools for dealing with cross-border transactions involving listed companies.

Dates:  June 12 – June 20, 2015

Closing Date for applications:  1 June 2015

Download the brochure for further information and online application.

1. VCAT Self Help Centre Clinic

VCAT and Monash University Faculty of Law have entered into a joint venture to set up a Self Help Centre at VCAT for 12 months on a pilot basis, with the intention that the Centre will continue beyond the pilot.

Applications are now open to enrol in the new VCAT Self Help Centre Clinic (LAW4803) and can be downloaded from the clinical legal education website.

Please see attached flyer for more information.

2. 2015 Harold Ford Memorial Lecture

Melbourne Law School is pleased to invite you to the 2015 Harold Ford Memorial Lecture.

The speaker is The Honourable Chief Justice Robert French AC, Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, who will speak on “Trusts and Statutes”.

This is a free public lecture and we warmly welcome staff and students from Monash University to attend the event. Please feel free to circulate this email.

Event: Harold Ford Memorial Lecture – “Trusts and Statutes” by Chief Justice Robert French AC

Date: Wednesday 20 May 2015

Time: 5:45pm (for refreshments, lecture to commence at 6:30pm)

Venue: David P. Derham Lecture Theatre, Lvl 1, Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton

RSVP: This is a free lecture, but registration is required. Please click here to register for the lecture.

Enquiries: Email: law-cclsr@unimelb.edu.au

For more details, download the flyer or visit our website

3. Company Law in Rome, Italy

LUISS Summer School on European & Comparative Company Law: Capital Markets in Rome, Italy

In cooperation with Leiden University under the aegis of the Centre for European Company Law (CECL). This course is designed as an add-on to the education of law students as well as graduates with an interest in company law.  It will allow participants to prepare for or complement a graduate degree in business law by gaining an in-depth exposure to the theory and practice of company law in Europe and acquiring the tools for dealing with cross-border transactions involving listed companies.

Dates:  June 12 – June 20, 2015

Closing Date for applications:  1 June 2015

Download the brochure for further information and online application.

4. VADR CPD Event: Early Neutral Evaluation

You are cordially invited to a VADR CPD presentation on Tuesday, 5 May 2015, when Chief Magistrate of Victoria, Peter Lauritsen will speak on the Early Neutral Evaluation Program. The program was introduced into the Magistrates’ Court, Victoria with effect from 1 July 2012 after a 2010 pilot. In Early Neutral Evaluation, parties present their cases by way of submission on the facts and law to an evaluator, who provides them with a non-binding, confidential evaluation of their dispute.  The Chief Magistrate will discuss how the process operates, in what circumstances it is most effective and the success of the programme generally.

Peter Lauritsen became the Chief Magistrate of Victoria on 29 November 2012 after being first being appointed as a magistrate in 1989, and Deputy Chief Magistrate in 2003. Between 1987 and 1989, he was a magistrate for the Northern Territory. During his career, Mr Lauritsen has taken on a range of responsibilities in relation to the management and operation of various Courts and Tribunals, and chaired committees such as the Civil Rules Committee and the Court’s Dispute Resolution Committee.  Externally, he has represented the Court on numerous committees, bodies, boards and advisory groups including the Council of Legal Education, the Courts’ Library Committee, and the Judicial Officer’s Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Committee.

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

When:  Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 5.45pm 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.

If you’d like to attend, please email admin@vadr.asn or president@vadr.asn.au. Please feel free to pass on details of the event to anyone you feel may be interested.

Download the flyer for more details.

5. Mental Health Programs

A range of upcoming Mental Health Programs are available for Monash staff and students. The more popular programs include but are not limited to, health awareness, stress release, first aid training and meditation sessions.

Most of these programs are free!

For more information on dates and venues download Mental Health flyer

6. Peer Support – English Program

Peer Support is an English Program operated by the MSA and CCD where trained students (facilitators) are able to assist students with English language in their assignments.

• The program runs 20 minute drop in, one-one sessions for students who would like extra help.
• The service is available from Week 3-Week 12 from Tuesday-Thursday at 11am-2pm each day.
• The service operates in the John Medley Library in the Campus Centre.

For more details see links below:

• monash.edu/students/conversational-english

• http://msa.monash.edu/peersupport

1. ACICIS Study Indonesia

Semester Programs Commencing August 2015

• International Relations Program (taught in English)
• Islamic Business, Law and Society Program (taught in English)
• West Java Field Study (taught in English or Indonesian)
• Indonesian Language Teacher Immersion Program (taught in Indonesian)

Students may apply for these programs using the online form or alternatively download a paper-based application package.

Applications close Friday 1 May

For queries please contact the ACICIS Secretariat acicis@murdoch.edu.au or phone (08) 9360 6254.

2. Company Law in Rome, Italy

LUISS Summer School on European & Comparative Company Law: Capital Markets in Rome, Italy

In cooperation with Leiden University under the aegis of the Centre for European Company Law (CECL). This course is designed as an add-on to the education of law students as well as graduates with an interest in company law.  It will allow participants to prepare for or complement a graduate degree in business law by gaining an in-depth exposure to the theory and practice of company law in Europe and acquiring the tools for dealing with cross-border transactions involving listed companies.

Dates:  June 12 – June 20, 2015

Closing Date for applications:  1 June 2015

Download the brochure for further information and online application.

3. VADR CPD Event: Early Neutral Evaluation

You are cordially invited to a VADR CPD presentation on Tuesday, 5 May 2015, when Chief Magistrate of Victoria, Peter Lauritsen will speak on the Early Neutral Evaluation Program. The program was introduced into the Magistrates’ Court, Victoria with effect from 1 July 2012 after a 2010 pilot. In Early Neutral Evaluation, parties present their cases by way of submission on the facts and law to an evaluator, who provides them with a non-binding, confidential evaluation of their dispute.  The Chief Magistrate will discuss how the process operates, in what circumstances it is most effective and the success of the programme generally.

Peter Lauritsen became the Chief Magistrate of Victoria on 29 November 2012 after being first being appointed as a magistrate in 1989, and Deputy Chief Magistrate in 2003. Between 1987 and 1989, he was a magistrate for the Northern Territory. During his career, Mr Lauritsen has taken on a range of responsibilities in relation to the management and operation of various Courts and Tribunals, and chaired committees such as the Civil Rules Committee and the Court’s Dispute Resolution Committee.  Externally, he has represented the Court on numerous committees, bodies, boards and advisory groups including the Council of Legal Education, the Courts’ Library Committee, and the Judicial Officer’s Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Committee.

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

When:  Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 5.45pm 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.

If you’d like to attend, please email admin@vadr.asn or president@vadr.asn.au. Please feel free to pass on details of the event to anyone you feel may be interested.

Download the flyer for more details.

4. Mental Health Programs

A range of upcoming Mental Health Programs are available for Monash staff and students. The more popular programs include but are not limited to, health awareness, stress release, first aid training and meditation sessions.

Most of these programs are free!

For more information on dates and venues download Mental Health flyer

5. Peer Support – English Program

Peer Support is an English Program operated by the MSA and CCD where trained students (facilitators) are able to assist students with English language in their assignments.

• The program runs 20 minute drop in, one-one sessions for students who would like extra help.
• The service is available from Week 3-Week 12 from Tuesday-Thursday at 11am-2pm each day.
• The service operates in the John Medley Library in the Campus Centre.

For more details see links below:

• monash.edu/students/conversational-english

• http://msa.monash.edu/peersupport

6. New Externship Opportunity: LAW4803 VCAT Self Help Centre Externship

VCAT Self Help Centre Externship – A new clinical externship will be available from second semester 2015.

Students participating in this externship program will work with staff members of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in its Self Help Centre.

Students will attend VCAT for one full day each week over a 12 week period, providing unrepresented parties with information about VCAT’s practices and procedures that will help parties make or defend claims in diverse areas such as planning and environmental, tenancy, consumer, guardianship, mental health, equal opportunity and building and property law.

7. Would you like to save money on public transport? Join the myki Commuter Club now

Monash offers all staff (including sessionals and casuals) and non-concession students (including international students), the opportunity to participate in the Monash Commuter Club scheme.   The scheme offers public transport users a 10% discount on 365 day passes (yearly pass).

By joining the myki Commuter Club, not only are you doing your bit for the environment, but you can also:

receive a 10% discount on your 365 day Myki pass

use your myki on metropolitan trains, trams or buses all year round

avoid fare increases and the need to top up your myki for 12 months.

Download the myki Commuter Club flyer

1. Monash Team Reaches Top 10% Worldwide in the Vis Arbitration Moot

A team of six law students recently represented Monash University at the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Hong Kong and Vienna. The team also participated in a Pre-Moot Competition in Budapest.

The moot problem involved an international trade dispute based on a complex commodities transaction. The applicable laws included the Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG), the Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) rules of arbitration, finance and trade laws. The team began research in November 2014 and prepared detailed written memoranda in anticipation of the oral arguments that took place overseas in March and April 2015.

Team members included Ryan Abotomey, Andrew Bisset, Katerina Dandanis, Ian Yuying Liu, James Maguire and Nikita Matchado, coached by Dr Lisa Spagnolo.

The team reached the final 32 of 300 teams in Vienna placing Monash University in the top 10% of international participating law schools. Monash University was the highest ranked Australian law school for 2015. Two speakers – Andrew Bisset and Katerina Dandanis – achieved individual advocacy awards.

Participating in the Vis Moot allowed the students to improve their research and advocacy skills and experience the collegiality that exists in legal education and the legal profession. Students were given the chance to meet and network with judges, arbitrators, scholars and other law students worldwide. They learned to think more strategically and deeply about the law and its application in a global setting, as well as how different legal systems interact.

The students learned how to work together as an effective and professional legal team and grappled with the challenges inherent in a (close to) real life case whilst being judged by experienced arbitrators. As almost all students who undertake the Vis Moot will tell you, it is the most demanding but most rewarding experience of their time at Law School, and one which shapes the careers of many.

Applications for the 2016 Vis Moot Team (LAW4807) will open in July 2015. Anyone interested in this incredible, challenging and unique opportunity should contact members of this or last years’ Vis Moot teams to find out more, and express their interest in becoming involved once the announcement calling for applications is published.

2. Mental Health Programs

A range of upcoming Mental Health Programs are available for Monash staff and students. The more popular programs include but are not limited to, health awareness, stress release, first aid training and meditation sessions.

Most of these programs are free!

For more information on dates and venues download Mental Health flyer

3. Peer Support – English Program

Peer Support is an English Program operated by the MSA and CCD where trained students (facilitators) are able to assist students with English language in their assignments.

-The program runs 20 minute drop in, one-one sessions for students who would like extra help.

-The service is available from Week 3-Week 12 from Tuesday-Thursday at 11am-2pm each day.

-The service operates in the John Medley Library in the Campus Centre.

monash.edu/students/conversational-english

http://msa.monash.edu/peersupport

4. New Externship Opportunity: LAW4803 VCAT Self Help Centre Externship

VCAT Self Help Centre Externship – A new clinical externship will be available from second semester 2015.

Students participating in this externship program will work with staff members of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in its Self Help Centre.

Students will attend VCAT for one full day each week over a 12 week period, providing unrepresented parties with information about VCAT’s practices and procedures that will help parties make or defend claims in diverse areas such as planning and environmental, tenancy, consumer, guardianship, mental health, equal opportunity and building and property law.

5. Would you like to save money on public transport? Join the myki Commuter Club now

Monash offers all staff (including sessionals and casuals) and non-concession students (including international students), the opportunity to participate in the Monash Commuter Club scheme.   The scheme offers public transport users a 10% discount on 365 day passes (yearly pass).

By joining the myki Commuter Club, not only are you doing your bit for the environment, but you can also:

receive a 10% discount on your 365 day Myki pass

use your myki on metropolitan trains, trams or buses all year round

avoid fare increases and the need to top up your myki for 12 months.

Download the myki Commuter Club flyer

1. Does My Head Look Big in This? Muslim Student Life At Monash

Date: April 15
Time: 11.00am-12:30am
Location: R6 Lecture Theatre (Rotunda, 46 Exhibition Walk)
Open to all students and staff.

Conversational English Programs organises a series of workshops and discussions on themes enhancing global competencies.

The first in the series of Global Citizens Workshops for this year is a panel discussion Does My Head Look Big in This? Muslim Student Life At Monash.

In this moderate panel discussion Monash female Muslim students will talk about their life on campus, challenges and practices.

Registrations are open on our website www.monash.edu/students/conversational-english

2. New Externship Opportunity: LAW4803 VCAT Self Help Centre Externship

VCAT Self Help Centre Externship – A new clinical externship will be available from second semester 2015.

Students participating in this externship program will work with staff members of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in its Self Help Centre.

Students will attend VCAT for one full day each week over a 12 week period, providing unrepresented parties with information about VCAT’s practices and procedures that will help parties make or defend claims in diverse areas such as planning and environmental, tenancy, consumer, guardianship, mental health, equal opportunity and building and property law.

Clinical Legal Education Explained! Information session

Date: Wednesday 15 April 2015
Time: 1.00pm
Location: M1 Lecture Theatre, Building 35, Rainforest Walk

Her Honour Judge Jenkins from the County Court of Victoria and Julie Grainger, Member and Deputy Head of Civil Claims List at VCAT will be speaking about this new externship opportunity.

Other guest speakers include Mr Tony Hoogeveen, CEO of the Supreme Court of Victoria and Bruce Dyer, Senior Consultant from Ashurst.

For more information

• Visit the clinical legal education website and download an application form
• Contact the Convenor of Legal Practice Programs, Ross Hyams at ross.hyams@monash.edu
• Video: What is clinical legal education

3. Would you like to save money on public transport? Join the myki Commuter Club now

Monash offers all staff (including sessionals and casuals) and non-concession students (including international students), the opportunity to participate in the Monash Commuter Club scheme.   The scheme offers public transport users a 10% discount on 365 day passes (yearly pass).

By joining the myki Commuter Club, not only are you doing your bit for the environment, but you can also:

• receive a 10% discount on your 365 day Myki pass
• use your myki on metropolitan trains, trams or buses all year round
• avoid fare increases and the need to top up your myki for 12 months.

Download the myki Commuter Club flyer

Postgraduate notices

1. Applications still open for JD Professional Practice LAW 5050

Applications are still open for the Professional Practice Elective Unit which takes place at Monash-Oakleigh Legal Service, Clayton.

Applications for Clinical Period 3 (Group A & B- 14 May 2015- 13 August 2015 & 18 May 2015- 13 August 2015) close on 17 April 2015.

Applications are not done on Wes.

For more information on application process and dates, visit the clinical legal education website