Law Student Gazette

1.2010 Governor-General’s Undergraduate Essay Competition

There is only two months until the closing date of the 2010 Governor-General’s Undergraduate Essay Competition, which is offering up to $33,000 in cash prizes to the winning authors of 2,500 word essays.

 Now in its seventh year, it is Australia’s most prestigious essay competition and provides undergraduate university students (including LLB, JD and Honours students) with the opportunity to be recognised for their academic skill, talent and research.

 A prestigious panel judges the finalists essays each year. The panel for last year’s competition was chaired by the Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, The Hon R. S. French AC.

 The highly topical and engaging competition questions can be accessed at www.essaycompetition.com.au

 The competition closes on Friday, 17 December 2010 at 5pm AEST.

2.Semester 2 Unit Evaluations

Semester 2 Unit Evaluations are continuing and we would really appreciate your participation in the Unit Evaluation process for each of the Semester 2 Units in which you are enrolled.  Student response rates are down compared with this time last year and we would really like to get your feedback about the Units you have been doing in Semester 2.

In Law we evaluate most of our Units as paper based surveys, so this means that a survey will be administered during class. A few Units are evaluated online so if you have not yet completed the online survey for your Unit then we encourage you to do so. You will be sent reminder emails from MQU – the central Monash Quality Unit to remind you to do this.

Your feedback about Units is taken seriously and the Chief Examiners use this information each year to improve the quality of the Units. We would really appreciate any constructive criticism about how we can make the Units even better, plus of course any positive feedback about why you thought your Units were really good!  

You can find out more about Unit evaluations online at:
emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp

1. In Memory

Monash University’s Religious Centre, next to the Campus Centre on Clayton Campus, honours the life of Will Farrer for contemplation and remembrance. A book will be available for messages. All welcome.

Date: Tuesday 19 October, 2010
Time: 3 pm – 6 pm
Venue: Monash University’s Religious Centre

Chaplaincy and Counselling services remain available via the Hub or Student Services for anyone who wants to talk.

2. Semester 2 Unit Evaluations

Semester 2 Unit Evaluations are continuing and we would really appreciate your participation in the Unit Evaluation process for each of the Semester 2 Units in which you are enrolled.  Student response rates are down compared with this time last year and we would really like to get your feedback about the Units you have been doing in Semester 2.

In Law we evaluate most of our Units as paper based surveys, so this means that a survey will be administered during class. A few Units are evaluated online so if you have not yet completed the online survey for your Unit then we encourage you to do so. You will be sent reminder emails from MQU – the central Monash Quality Unit to remind you to do this.

Your feedback about Units is taken seriously and the Chief Examiners use this information each year to improve the quality of the Units. We would really appreciate any constructive criticism about how we can make the Units even better, plus of course any positive feedback about why you thought your Units were really good!  

You can find out more about Unit evaluations online at:
emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp

1. Monash Abroad

If intercampus exchange to Malaysia is just what you’re looking for…

Free return airfare!
Free accommodation!
Free airport transfer!
Massive travel grant!
*for successful applicants

Applications for semester 1, 2011 close on Friday 15 October so get in quick!

webpage: www.monash.edu/studyabroad
mail: monash.abroad@adm.monash.edu.au
tweet: MonashAbroad
facebook: Monash Abroad
visit:  Monash Abroad @ 1^st Floor campus centre, Clayton
phone: 9905 1551

2. Semester 2 Unit Evaluations

Just a reminder that Semester 2 Unit Evaluations are coming up soon and we would really appreciate your participation in the Unit Evaluation process for each of the Units in which you are enrolled.  

We evaluate most of our Units paper based, so this means that a short survey will be administered in your class. Your feedback about your Units is taken very seriously and the Chief Examiners use this information to continually improve the quality of the Units. 

We would really appreciate any constructive criticism about how we can make the Units even better, plus of course any positive feedback about why you thought your Units were really good! 

You can find out more about Unit evaluations online at:
emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp

1. Semester 2 Unit Evaluations

Just a reminder that Semester 2 Unit evaluations are coming up soon and we would really appreciate your participation in the Unit evaluation process for each of the Units in which you are enrolled. We evaluate most of our Units paper based so this means that a short survey will be administered in your class. Your feedback about your Units is taken very seriously and the Chief Examiners use this information to continually improve the quality of the Units. We would really appreciate any constructive criticism about how we can make the Units even better plus of course any positive feedback about why you thought your Units were really good! You can find out more about Unit evaluations online at   emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp

1. Semester 2 Unit Evaluations

Just a reminder that Semester 2 Unit Evaluations are coming up soon and we would really appreciate your participation in the Unit Evaluation process for each of the Units in which you are enrolled.  

We evaluate most of our Units paper based, so this means that a short survey will be administered in your class. Your feedback about your Units is taken very seriously and the Chief Examiners use this information to continually improve the quality of the Units. 

We would really appreciate any constructive criticism about how we can make the Units even better, plus of course any positive feedback about why you thought your Units were really good! 

You can find out more about Unit evaluations online at:
emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp

1. 2010 Annual Essay Competition in European and EU Studies

The Monash European and EU Centre is pleased to announce its 2010 Annual Essay Competition in European and EU Studies.

The competition is open to all students at Monash University. Honours and postgraduate students in the Faculties of Arts, Law, and Business and Economics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Essays should focus on recent developments in Europe and the European Union and should be between 4,000 and 6,000 words in length.

A first prize of $500 and a second prize of $300 will be awarded.

The essays will be assessed by a panel of judges selected by the Monash European and EU Centre.

Winning essays will be considered for publication in the Monash European and EU Centre’s new electronic working papers series, or in a suitable academic journal or book.

Please send an electronic version of your essay together with your name, Faculty, address, email and level of study to:
Patricia.Arnold@monash.edu

The closing date for application is 5 pm Friday 12 November, 2010.

Winners will be notified by mail. For further information, contact Kirsty MacLeod:
kirsten.macleod@monash.edu

For more information see:
Flyer – MEEUC Essay Competition 2010

2. Monash University Research – Register To Win!

Are you interested in sharing your experiences at, and opinions of Monash? We are looking for Monash University student volunteers (UG, PG and HDR) to take part in focus groups and online research in the next month.

Simply by registering to take part in this research you will go in the draw to win a Flip UltraHD camcorder valued at $250. If you are selected to participate in a focus group you will be compensated for your time. There will also be prizes for the online survey!

So register now by clicking on the following link. Get your friends to register too:
www.surveymonkey.com/s/studentfocusgroup

(If you have problems just copy and paste the link into your Internet Browser)

Hurry, registrations close Friday 24 September. (Only one registration per student)

3. Semester 2 Unit Evaluations

Just a reminder that Semester 2 Unit Evaluations are coming up soon and we would really appreciate your participation in the Unit Evaluation process for each of the Units in which you are enrolled.  

We evaluate most of our Units paper based, so this means that a short survey will be administered in your class. Your feedback about your Units is taken very seriously and the Chief Examiners use this information to continually improve the quality of the Units. 

We would really appreciate any constructive criticism about how we can make the Units even better, plus of course any positive feedback about why you thought your Units were really good! 

You can find out more about Unit evaluations online at:
emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp

1. New Recycling Bins

Recycling bins are now in place at the law chambers. These clearly marked & highly visible bins have been placed around the facility for your convenience.

Place your recyclable waste into the yellow recycling bins, located side-by-side with your nearest waste bin in a corridor or kitchen. Recyclable waste includes cans, bottles, food containers, coffee cups and newspapers.

It’s been a long time coming so support this initiative and get recycling!

1. 2010 Annual Essay Competition in European and EU Studies

The Monash European and EU Centre is pleased to announce its 2010 Annual Essay Competition in European and EU Studies.

The competition is open to all students at Monash University. Honours and postgraduate students in the Faculties of Arts, Law, and Business and Economics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Essays should focus on recent developments in Europe and the European Union and should be between 4,000 and 6,000 words in length.

A first prize of $500 and a second prize of $300 will be awarded.

The essays will be assessed by a panel of judges selected by the Monash European and EU Centre.

Winning essays will be considered for publication in the Monash European and EU Centre’s new electronic working papers series, or in a suitable academic journal or book.

Please send an electronic version of your essay together with your name, faculty, address, email and level of study to:
Patricia.Arnold@monash.edu

The closing date for application is 5 pm Friday 12 November, 2010.

Winners will be notified by mail. For further information, contact Kirsty MacLeod:
kirsten.macleod@monash.edu

For more information see:
Flyer – MEEUC Essay Competition 2010

2. Semester 2 Unit Evaluations

Just a reminder that Semester 2 Unit Evaluations are coming up soon and we would really appreciate your participation in the Unit Evaluation process for each of the Units in which you are enrolled.  

We evaluate most of our Units paper based, so this means that a short survey will be administered in your class. Your feedback about your Units is taken very seriously and the Chief Examiners use this information to continually improve the quality of the Units. 

We would really appreciate any constructive criticism about how we can make the Units even better, plus of course any positive feedback about why you thought your Units were really good! 

You can find out more about Unit evaluations online at:
emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp

3. Student Writing Competition

The EDO and Maddocks invite tertiary students to submit an article for publication in the EDO’s national legal journal IMPACT!The topic of the next edition of IMPACT! will be Consumer Protection which will deal with issues relating to green claims and products.

Entries must relate to the topic of the upcoming edition (Consumer Protection). Articles should focus on Australian law and policy but use international examples where applicable. The minimum word count is 2,500 and the maximum is 3,000.

 The winning entry will receive $500 and be published in the upcoming edition of IMPACT! Publisher reserves the right to edit entries.

 The closing date for applications is Monday 15 November, 2010.

Send your entries as attachments to:
education@edonsw.org.au

For more information see:
www.edo.org.au/edonsw
Student Prize Flyer Impact90

4. Volunteering Opportunity at Monash Oakleigh Legal Service

Are you a first to third year law student looking for the opportunity to gain some invaluable practical legal experience?

Applications are now open for the opportunity to become a volunteer at Monash Oakleigh Legal Service (located next to Monash Clayton Campus at 60 Beddoe Avenue).

What is it all about?

You will be part of the volunteer night service team which provides advice to clients with a wide range of legal problems.

You will be rostered to attend on Wednesdays nights on a fortnightly basis from 6 pm.
 
You will interview clients.

You will work under the supervision of a qualified lawyer.

Successful volunteers will volunteer for a six month period starting at the beginning of November with a break between Wednesday 15 December, 2010 and Sunday 2 January, 2011.

Expressions of interest should be sent to Sandra Nottle (Manager of MOLS) at:
Sandra.Nottle@monash.edu

The closing date for applications is Thursday 30 September, 2010.

1. Semester 2 Unit Evaluations

Just a reminder that Semester 2 Unit Evaluations are coming up soon and we would really appreciate your participation in the Unit Evaluation process for each of the Units in which you are enrolled.  

We evaluate most of our Units paper based, so this means that a short survey will be administered in your class. Your feedback about your Units is taken very seriously and the Chief Examiners use this information to continually improve the quality of the Units. 

We would really appreciate any constructive criticism about how we can make the Units even better, plus of course any positive feedback about why you thought your Units were really good! 

You can find out more about Unit evaluations online at:
emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp

1. Teach for Australia

Teach for Australia is an innovative, non-profit organisation working to confront educational disadvantage in Australia. We do this by transforming outstanding graduates into exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.

Teach For Australia offers:

Selective two year program
Full salary and benefits
The opportunity to teach in an educationally disadvantaged school
Participate in an innovative leadership development program.

For more information:
www.teachforaustralia.org