Law Student Gazette

1. 2010 Malaysia Program – Applications Now Open!

In July and August 2010, Monash University’s Law Faculty offers a multi-unit study program in Malaysia together with its international partners City University of Hong Kong, University of Malaya and University of Windsor (Canada).  

Date: Monday 5 July – Tuesday 24 August, 2010
Applications: By Friday 5 March, 2010

The exciting new Malaysia Law program is modelled on the award-winning Prato Law program and will be taught in intensive or semi-intensive mode. In small classes and state-of-the-art facilities, you can enjoy a unique study experience with students and academics from international and local partner universities.

Studying at Monash Sunway allows you to immerse yourself into a life of multicultural Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and the South-East Asian region while studying a range of comparative and international law subjects.

To help with the cost of travel, students can receive up to $2,500.00 
from Monash Abroad.  
Small classes, with students from partner universities, including 
Hong Kong, Malaysia and Canada  
Be taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities  
The program is designed to allow students in Prato or Clayton in first semester
and in Malaysia in semester two.  

For sample study plan combinations see:
www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/overseas-study-programs/overseas-study-programs-prato-malaysia.html

For eligibility requirements and application form see:
www.law.monash.edu.au/internships/overseas-study-programs/application-process.html#prato-monash-students

For administrative inquiries contact:
Cathy.Meredith@law.monash.edu.au   

For academic inquiries contact:              
Normann.Witzleb@law.monash.edu.au

2. PolyU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Student Challenge (GSC)

GSC is a first-of-its-kind global business plan competition organized for able students worldwide. This global competition is staged for university and secondary students to present their creative ideas with business flair and to compete in front of successful entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.  More importantly, this is a unique opportunity for turning sparkling ideas into real innovative products and services. 

For more information see:
www.polyu.edu.hk/polyuchallenge

 For further queries contact:
caroline.tso@polyu.edu.hk

For application details, judging criteria and further information see:
PolyU_GSC2011_final

The online submission deadline is 31 May 2010.  

3. Prato Program Pre-departure Information Session (for approved 2010 Prato program students only)

Date: Tuesday 23 February, 2010
Time: 1 pm – 2 pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre H1, Building 11 (Menzies)

This session will provide essential advice regarding academic matters, grants and visas, health and safety, travel and much more.

This is an opportunity to ask detailed questions prior to your departure and attendance is not compulsory.

4. Summer Law Programs in China, Dubai and Oxford

Organising international education programmes at hotspots around the world, CBL International is proud to announce six upcoming summer schools. In Dubai, Shanghai and Oxford, students will get the chance to study current topics and get inside views into working practice. In a short time of only 3 weeks,  students can improve their international skills in a dynamic environment and start building their international network.

Cutting edge topics taught by an international faculty on:
International Trade Law
International Arbitration Law
IP Law
International Taxation

Presentations given by lawyers and managers of international companies such as Rouse & Co., Allen & Overy, FedEx, Westlaw, Thomson Reuters.

For further information see:
www.cbl-international.com.

CBL International Oxford Law Schools in 2010
Easter session: Mar 29 – Apr 10, 2010
Summer session I: July 12 – 30, 2010
Summer session II: Aug 2 – 20, 2010

CBL International Dubai Law Schools in 2010
Summer session: Jun 6 – 25, 2010
Winter session: Dec 27, 2010 – Jan 7, 2011

CBL International China Law Schools in 2010 (including visit of EXPO 2010)
Session I: May 30 – June 19, 2010
Session II: July 4 – 24, 2010
Session III: Aug 1 – 21, 2010

1. Help Protect Yourself From Identity Crime

The Tax office has issued the following advice to protect yourself from identity crime.

Our research has shown that international students are being targeted by perpetrators of identity crime.  When a student’s identity is stolen, they stand to lose a lot more than they realise – their reputation, their money and their rights are all at risk.

The tax file number is a key part of an individual’s identity.

For more information see:
www.ato.gov.au/identitycrime

1. Charlie Perkins Scholarship Applications Closing Soon

The Charlie Perkins Scholarships are now accepting applications. 

The closing date is Friday, 29 January 2010. For further information visit www.perkinstrust.com.au or contact richard.potok@auroraproject.com.au .

2. The 2010 Banking & Financial Services Law Association Scholarship and Research Essay Prize Awards have just been announced.

For full details click on the following links:
www.bfsla.org/scholarship_awards
www.bfsla.org/research_prizes

The Banking and Financial Services Law Assocation Scholarship (BFSLA) offers up to $50,000 and the BFSLA Research Essay Prize has a prize pool of $15,000.

To obtain an entry form for the Scholarship or the Research Essay Prize, please forward your contact details to jenny@eventsolutions.com.au. Include your full name, organisation/firm, postal address, phone and e-mail contact.

1. Semester 2 Unit Evaluations

The Law Faculty performed well on the S2 2009 Unit Evaluations. On Q5 (Overall Satisfaction), the Law Faculty was ranked in second place with a median score of 4.04 (just behind the Faculty of Arts with a median score of 4.05) . We were well ahead of the University average median score of 3.94. Our faculty also had a much higher response rate (50.88%) than the University average (42.14%) and than the Faculty of Arts (27.89%). A total of 91 Law Faculty Units were evaluated (46 UG and 45 PG). The following 13 Units achieved a score of at least 4.7 (which was the University’s “Outstanding” band for S1) : 

• LAW7087 – Local Government Law – 5.00
• LAW7262 – Goods and Services Tax – 5.00
• LAW5127E – Trial Practice and Advocacy – 4.91
• LAW7318 – International law and Economic Cultural and Social Rights 4.88
• LAW5116 – International Law of the Sea – 4.88
• LAW4160 – Negotiation and Mediation Law – 4.86
• LAW4225 – Non Adversarial Justice – 4.85
• LAW4229E – Comparative Tax Policy – 4.83
• LAW4522 – Remedies – 4.83
• LAW4524E – Road Trauma Prevention and Compensation: Comparative Analysis – 4.83
• LAW7434 – The Law of Climate Change – 4.79
• LAW7315 – Regulatory Methods – 4.77
• LAW4130 – Law and Social Theory – 4.75

You may view the S2 UE reports online at    https://emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/wr/uewr_rp1_public_yearseme.jsp

END OF GAZETTE 15/12/09

1. Expand Your World!

Study a language!  You can choose from among 14 languages which are offered at the Clayton campus.   A Law degree allows you to pick up other units.  Languages are a very popular choice as many students realise that knowing another languages increases their career prospects and expands their life experience.  Languages can be studied at any level of proficiency, from the beginners’ to advanced level.  You’ll also get a solid feel for a new culture and society.  You might choose an immersion experience:  that is, to travel abroad with other fellow students and spend the summer on intensive language and cultural study.

Professionals who speak other languages are called upon to travel and exchange information with people in other countries.  Regardless of your career of choice, if you’ve learned another language you’ll have a real advantage. One means of achieving this is to enrol in the Diploma of Languages.  This is the equivalent of a major in the language of your choice.  The Diploma is undertaken at the same time as your other studies and adds one further year of study to your bachelor’s degree.   Alternatively, you can use any spare elective units in your current degree for language study. Whatever language you study, learning it will make a difference in how you see the world and how the world sees you.

School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics:
www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl

END OF GAZETTE 08/12/09

1. Castan Centre Membership

If you want to keep abreast of Castan Centre news and upcoming events, and are not a member, you can become a member by clicking on the link below.  Membership is free.  Members receive emails about all centre events and other developments in the field, whereas Monash Law students only receive emails about events and student-focussed programs such as internships.

For Monash Law students who are already members of the Castan Centre and who wish to continue to receive information about the centre but whose student email address will no longer be valid after 31 December 2009, kindly provide an alternative email address to enable us to update our database accordingly.

If you have any queries about the Castan Centre or its programs, or wish to change your contact details, please contact 9905 3327 or castan.centre@law.monash.edu.au.

To apply:
http://yum.law.monash.edu.au/ccmembers/apply.aspx 

1. CBL International Laws Schools in Dubai and Oxford

CBL International Dubai Law School
Winter session: Dec. 27, 2009 – Jan. 10, 2010 (Application deadline: Nov. 30, 2009)
Summer session: Jun. 6 – 25, 2010 (Application deadline: Apr. 30, 2010)

CBL International Oxford Easter Law School
Mar. 29 – Apr. 10, 2010 (Application deadline: Feb. 29, 2010)

CBL International Oxford Summer Law School
Summer session I: July 12 – 30, 2010 (Application deadline: May 30, 2010)
Summer session II: Aug. 2 – 20, 2010 (Application deadline: Jun. 30, 2010)

CBL International Dubai Law Schools 2009/2010 are supported, among others, by:

* FedEx
* BBC World Sales office Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan
* The Emirates Academy
* NASDAQ Dubai
* Dubai International Financial Center
* Rouse & Co. International

Topics of the Dubai programmes (including a trip to Abu Dhabi):

*Logistics, Aviation: Presentations from FedEx Middle East
and from DWC (Dubai World Central – the world’s biggest airport)
*Cutting edge: Dr Christian L. Glossner (University of Oxford) on Global Political Economy (winter session)
*Business law: Start-up in the Gulf region and M&A lectures
*Lectures on intellectual property rights by Rouse & Co.
*Financial Markets: lectures given by Dubai International Financial Center and NASDAQ Dubai
*Islamic Finance given by Mashreq Bank
*Tourism and hospitality management: lectures by Jumeirah Group Academy
*Lectures on Media Management in the Middle East by Thomson Reuters and BBC World News
*Additional: desert safari and boat cruise

Further information:
http://www.dubai-lawschool.com

CBL International Oxford Law School 2010 is supported, among others, by:

* Oriel College at University of Oxford
* Westlaw
* Rouse & Co. International
* Thomson Reuters
* Booz & Company
* Sweet & Maxwell

Topics of the Oxford law programmes (including trips to London):

*Cutting edge: Professor Keith Hawkins (University of Oxford) teaches ‘Legal Processes I+II’
*International Environmental Law
*European Economic Law
*European corporate law
*Intercultural communications
*WTO
*Creating & Managing Legal Knowledge
*ASEAN – Dispute Settlement
* CIETAC – Chinese Dispute Settlement

Further information:
http://www.oxford-summer-lawschool.com

2. Free Public Lecture

“The ICJ in the contemporary world of Human Rights” 

Dame Rosalyn Higgins DBE QC, a Holding Redlich Distinguished Visiting Fellow, was the first female judge appointed to the International Court of Justice in 1995, and served as its president from 2006 until her retirement in early 2009. Further details available at –  http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/events/2009/dame-higgins-lecture.html.Date : Tuesday 8 December 2009
Time : Lecture 6 to 7 pm;  Light refreshments 7 to 7.30 pm
Venue : Monash University Law Chambers, 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Required as seating capacity is limited
Reply to: castan.centre@law.monash.edu.au  or tel 9905 3327.

1. Welcome to the New Faculty Bulletin

Each week you will be sent an email summarising the contents of each of the Faculty, ILA and LSS Bulletins. You are free to view these bulletins using your normal Monash log in.

The bulletins are created to help you stay informed about current news, events, notices and important information without being sent emails constantly. This way the information will be condensed into one weekly bulletin.

If you have any queries about the bulletins, or are having trouble accessing them please contact Holly Toyne – Holly.Toyne@law.monash.edu.au or (03) 9905 2326

2. Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement – Nominations are Now Open!

The Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement is awarded to a student who has completed the academic requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Laws in 2009 and is eligible to graduate and is judged to have an excellent academic record and to have demonstrated a significant commitment, while at Monash, to advancing the University’s goals of social justice, human rights and a sustainable environment.

For further information and to download a nomination form visit:
http://www.law.monash.edu/prizes/sir-john-monash-medal.html

Nominations close 20 November