Law Student Gazette

1. Legislative Council Standing Committee on Law and Justice

As you may be aware, the NSW Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on Law and Justice is currently conducting an inquiry into whether the existing provisions in the Jury Aa 1977 that make Members of Parliament ineligible for service is appropriate or should be repealed or amended.

The Committee intends to hold public hearings on Monday 20 September and Friday 24 September, 2010.

On behalf of the Committee, I would like to invite you to make a submission to the inquiry. The closing date for submissions is Friday 6 August, 2010.

Submissions can be lodged via the Committee’s website at
www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/lawandjustice
Emailed to:
lawandjustice@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Faxed to:
(02) 9230 3416
Hard copies can be mailed to:
The Director, Standing Committee on Law and Justice,
Legislative Council, Parliament House,
Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

A list of Committee members, background information about Legislative Council committees and information about making a submission is enclosed to assist you with your submission.

Please note that no one, including the author, may distribute the submission unless authorised by the Committee. Anyone who republishes a committee document apart from the Parliament or its committees is subject to the laws of defamation.

Submissions are confidential until the Committee makes them public. If your submission contains information you do not wish to be made public, please mark it confidential.  The Committee will consider all requests for confidentiality, but is not obliged to keep a submission confidential if it determines that it is not in the public interest to do so.

For background information see:
Terms of Reference

For queries contact:
(02) 9230 2193

For more information see:
www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/lawandjustice

2. Research Participants Needed

As part of my Doctorate of Psychology (Clinical) at Monash University I am currently conducting some research examining eating concerns, attachment quality in romantic relationships, and mating approaches.

The main aim of the research is to advance knowledge of how attachment theory and reproductive strategies are related to levels of eating concerns among male and female university students. In order to collect data for my research, I have posted an online questionnaire at:
spppm-cf.med.monash.edu.au/surveys2010/cdean/

I would like to invite anyone who is aged 18 years or over to participate in my research and it does not matter if you are not a university student. There will be more information about my study on the website if you are interested.

For queries contact:
cassandra.dean@monash.edu

3. Undergraduate Essay Competition

The Governor-General’s Undergraduate Essay Competition is Australia’s most prestigious civics essay competition. It is open to Australian undergraduate students (including LLB, JD and Honours students) studying in all faculties at universities across Australia and includes questions that are related to law, politics and other contemporary issues facing Australia.

The 2010 Competition is offering up to $33,000 in cash prizes to the winning authors of 2,500 word essays.

Every year the Competition is judged by a panel of distinguished individuals including a High Court Justice and prominent academics. The final judging panel this year is being chaired by The Hon. Robert French AC, Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia.

This prestigious competition provides students with the opportunity to be further recognised for their academic skill, talent and research.

For more information see:
www.essaycompetition.com.au

The competition closing date is Friday 17 December, 2010 at 5 pm.

For queries contact:
jwilliams@cefa.org.au

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1. Global Management Challenge

Take on the world with the Global Management Challenge – the world’s biggest strategic management competition.

Students from across all 10 faculties and a range of disciplines are needed to represent Monash in 2010.

This competition might seem like it’s just for business students, but it’s not! Make the most of this opportunity to gain, develop, practice a skill that employers want all students to be able to apply.

As a quick overview the competition requires you to:

Form a board of directors and run a virtual company.
Make decisions that will affect the company’s performance and therefore share price.
Proceed to the next round if they have highest share price in their division.
Represent Australia at the international final against 30 other countries, if they are the national winner (the returning team from 2009 was 2nd nationally and just narrowly missed out on a trip to Moscow).

For more information please see:
careergateway.monash.edu.au/Admin/Event.aspx?id=109113
gmc.studylink.com/
Global Mangement Competition

2. Kirby Cup Law Reform Competition

The Kirby Cup Law Reform Competition is a unique opportunity for Australian law students to consider the role of law reform and law reform agencies in Australia.

In 2010, students must submit a paper (between 2,000 and 4,000 words) on the following topic:

The Honourable Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG, a former Justice of the High Court of Australia and the first Chairperson of the ALRC has said that: ‘law reform is much too important to be left to the experts’. Please discuss the importance of consultation to the law reform process, using at least one Australian Law Reform Commission inquiry as an example.

Students may participate in the competition as individuals or as a team of up to four students.

The closing date for entries is Friday 8 October, 2010.

For more information and competition guidelines see:
www.alrc.gov.au/kirbycup/index.html

3. Undergraduate Essay Competition

The Governor-General’s Undergraduate Essay Competition is Australia’s most prestigious civics essay competition. It is open to Australian undergraduate students (including LLB, JD and Honours students) studying in all faculties at universities across Australia and includes questions that are related to law, politics and other contemporary issues facing Australia.

The 2010 Competition is offering up to $33,000 in cash prizes to the winning authors of 2,500 word essays.

Every year the Competition is judged by a panel of distinguished individuals including a High Court Justice and prominent academics. The final judging panel this year is being chaired by The Hon. Robert French AC, Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia.

This prestigious competition provides students with the opportunity to be further recognised for their academic skill, talent and research.

For more information see:
www.essaycompetition.com.au

The competition closing date is Friday 17 December, 2010 at 5 pm.

For queries contact:
jwilliams@cefa.org.au

1. Undergraduate Essay Competition

The Governor-General’s Undergraduate Essay Competition is Australia’s most prestigious civics essay competition. It is open to Australian undergraduate students (including LLB, JD and Honours students) studying in all faculties at universities across Australia and includes questions that are related to law, politics and other contemporary issues facing Australia.

The 2010 Competition is offering up to $33,000 in cash prizes to the winning authors of 2,500 word essays.

Every year the Competition is judged by a panel of distinguished individuals including a High Court Justice and prominent academics. The final judging panel this year is being chaired by The Hon. Robert French AC, Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia.

This prestigious competition provides students with the opportunity to be further recognised for their academic skill, talent and research.

For more information see:
www.essaycompetition.com.au

The Competition closing date is Friday 17 December, 2010 at 5 pm.

For queries contact:
jwilliams@cefa.org.au

1. Clinical Legal Education Applications

If you think you need hands-on practical experience of real clients with real cases – including court appearances – before you leave law school, please note that Clinical Legal Education applications are now being accepted for Clinical Period 3:
2010 (July – Nov) until Friday 11 June, 2010.

Application forms and unit information are available from the Clinical Legal Education website:
www.law.monash.edu.au/cle.html
or at the Law Student Services counter.

Clinical Legal Education Programs Available:

LAW5216 Professional Practice (12pts)

LAW5217  Law Reform and Community Development (6pts)

LAW5128 Family Law Assistance Program (Professional Practice) (12pts)

LAW5149 Advanced Professional Practice LAW5149 (6pts)

Sexual Assault Clinic – SECASA

Criminal Defence Clinic – in conjunction with Rob Stary and Associates

Human Rights Clinic – in conjunction with the Castan Centre for Human Rights at Holding Redlich

Commercial Law Clinic – in conjunction with Moores Legal, solicitors

1. Did You Know…

Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth can save 4000 litres of water a year.

Energy saving light bulbs use 80% less energy and last 8 times longer than incandescent bulbs.

One ‘car-free’ day a week will reduce your greenhouse gas emissions from driving to Monash by one fifth!

Using a reusable bag when you shop will help reduce the 4 billion plastic bags used across Australia every year.

Buying Fairtrade will help producers in the developing world become more sustainable.

1. The Vice-Chancellor’s Ancora Imparo Student Leadership Program

The Vice Chancellor’s Ancora Imparo Program has been designed to help passionate and idealistic students prepare for future leadership roles.

The closing date for applications is Monday 2 August, 2010.

For more information see:
www.monash.edu.au/students/leadership/

1. Did You Know…

Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth can save 4000 litres of water a year.

Energy saving light bulbs use 80% less energy and last 8 times longer than incandescent bulbs.

One ‘car-free’ day a week will reduce your greenhouse gas emissions from driving to Monash by one fifth!

Using a reusable bag when you shop will help reduce the 4 billion plastic bags used across Australia every year.

Buying Fairtrade will help producers in the developing world become more sustainable.

1. Clinical Legal Education Applications

If you think you need hands-on practical experience of real clients with real cases – including court appearances – before you leave law school, please note that Clinical Legal Education applications are now being accepted for Clinical Period 3:
 2010 (July – November) until Friday 5 June, 2010.

For application forms and unit information please see:
www.law.monash.edu.au/cle.html
or at the Law Student Services counter.

Clinical Legal Education Programs Available:

LAW5216 Professional Practice (12pts)

LAW5217 Law Reform and Community Development (6pts)

LAW5128 Family Law Assistance Program (Professional Practice) (12pts)

LAW5149 Advanced Professional Practice LAW5149 (6pts)

Sexual Assault Clinic – SECASA

Criminal Defence Clinic – in conjunction with Rob Stary and Associates

Human Rights Clinic – in conjunction with the Castan Centre for Human Rights at Holding Redlich

Commercial Law Clinic – in conjunction with Moores Legal, solicitors

2. Jessup International Law Moot

The Jessup International Law Moot is the world’s largest and most prestigious International Law moot court competition, with participants from over 500 law schools in more than 80 countries.

The National Rounds for the 2011 moot will take place in January/February 2011 in Canberra.

Monash University Law students who participate in the 2011 Jessup moot will receive 6 credit points for their preparation and participation in the moot itself.

Dr Adam McBeth is coaching the Monash Law team for the 2010 competition and is calling for students who are interested in being a member of the Monash Law School team to attend a lunchtime discussion/information session on:
 
Date: Thursday 27 May, 2010
Time: 1 pm
Venue: L1

3. Worldwide Investigation of Student Chronotype

Are you interested in being involved in a worldwide project looking at student sleep habits?

For more information please visit:
www.med.monash.edu.au/psych/research/teams/csrt/quest.html

The study is not related in any way to your course at Monash University, nor will the choice to participate or not affect your relationship with Monash University.

1. Clinical Legal Education Applications

If you think you need hands-on practical experience of real clients with real cases – including court appearances – before you leave law school, please note that Clinical Legal Education applications are now being accepted for Clinical Period 3:
 2010 (July – November) until Friday 5 June, 2010.

For application forms and unit information please see:
www.law.monash.edu.au/cle.html
or at the Law Student Services counter.

Clinical Legal Education Programs Available:

LAW5216 Professional Practice (12pts)

LAW5217 Law Reform and Community Development (6pts)

LAW5128 Family Law Assistance Program (Professional Practice) (12pts)

LAW5149 Advanced Professional Practice LAW5149 (6pts)

Sexual Assault Clinic – SECASA

Criminal Defence Clinic – in conjunction with Rob Stary and Associates

Human Rights Clinic – in conjunction with the Castan Centre for Human Rights at Holding Redlich

Commercial Law Clinic – in conjunction with Moores Legal, solicitors

2. Disability Liaison Unit Services

The Faculty of Law is committed to promoting access and equity for students who have a disability or long term medical condition.

The University’s Disability Liaison Unit (DLU) may be able to provide a range of services to assist these students, including alternative arrangements for assessments/examinations (AAA’s).

To register with the DLU you must contact them directly, for more information and contact details please visit the website at:
www.adm.monash.edu.au/sss/equity-diversity/disability-liaison/

3. Research Project

We are looking for skilled and enthusiastic senior law students to participate in an online experiment!

Solve a fun and challenging contract law dispute. Knowledge of contract law is not needed, we supply the law, and you supply the skills to apply it!

You get a $50 Sanity Music gift card.

This experiment requires a minimum participation time of 30 minutes. On average, it requires 60 minutes to complete.

For queries contact:
Natalie.close@newcastle.edu.au

For more information see:
psych.newcastle.edu.au/contractlaw2ns/survey/
Research Project

4. Semester 1 Unit Evaluations

Semester 1 Unit Evaluations (UE) are now underway and we would really appreciate your participation in these evaluations (it is only 5 questions plus the opportunity to add some comments)  and let us know how you think the quality of our Units can be continually improved. 

We do care about your feedback and opinions and we do take what you say on board when redesigning our Units for next time – if you look in the Unit Guides you will see that there is a special section in there called ‘Continuous Improvement’ which explains how the student feedback from the previous group has led to improvements for the current Unit. 

We also try hard each Semester to improve on our previous performance on Unit Evaluations so in S1 we are trying to improve on our 2009 S1 UE performance of:

Average student response rate – the Law Faculty received 51.42% compared with the University’s response rate at 46.02%.

Average score on Q5 – the overall satisfaction question – the Law Faculty rated 4.09 out of a possible 5 compared with the University’s score of 3.94.

Number of Units scoring in the ‘Outstanding’ category on Q5 – the Law Faculty had 20 Units rate in this category which was an awesome result! To do this now Units have to get a score of 4.7 or more out of a possible 5. 

Thank you very much for the feedback which you provide to us about our units – we really do appreciate it and of course your participation in the unit evaluation process.

5. Warning Re Uploading Of University Materials On External Websites

It has come to the Faculty’s attention that some students have been downloading lecture slides from Blackboard and uploading them onto external commercial  websites.

We would like to remind students that the university owns the copyright for all lecture materials and that their misuse breaches copyright law and is treated as a disciplinary offence by the university.

Assoc Prof Moira Paterson Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies)

Professor Ann Monotti Associate Dean (Postgraduate Studies)

1. Clinical Legal Education Applications

If you think you need hands-on practical experience of real clients with real cases – including court appearances – before you leave law school, please note that Clinical Legal Education applications are now being accepted for Clinical Period 3:
 2010 (July – November) until Friday 5 June, 2010.

For application forms and unit information please see:
www.law.monash.edu.au/cle.html
 or at the Law Student Services counter.

Clinical Legal Education Programs Available:

LAW5216 Professional Practice (12pts)

LAW5217 Law Reform and Community Development (6pts)

LAW5128 Family Law Assistance Program (Professional Practice) (12pts)

LAW5149 Advanced Professional Practice LAW5149 (6pts)

Sexual Assault Clinic – SECASA

Criminal Defence Clinic – in conjunction with Rob Stary and Associates

Human Rights Clinic – in conjunction with the Castan Centre for Human Rights at Holding Redlich

Commercial Law Clinic – in conjunction with Moores Legal, solicitors