Law Student Gazette

1. Vice-Chancellor’s Ancora Imparo Program

Applications are now open for the the Vice-Chancellor’s Ancora Imparo Program.

The program is a unique opportunity, available only to second-year Monash University students. Participants will hear from inspiring leaders with backgrounds ranging from business, politics, sport, public service, education, health, law, and the arts.

The Ancora Imparo Program offers a range of opportunities and activities that:

• draw on and foster your sense of idealism
• increase your self-understanding
• affirm and strengthen your confidence in your existing abilities
• foster an ethic of service
• enhance your ability to effect positive social change
• provide you with an opportunity to work with other passionate and committed peers
• facilitate your learning from past and present leaders.

Applications close Monday 6 August. For more information and to apply see here.

2. What are your career aspirations?

3. Intercultural interaction study: your views wanted!

Culture Bridge Institute is a not-for-profit public policy think tank run by university students, for university students. Culture Bridge Institute is dedicated to researching and finding solutions in relation to cross-cultural interaction issues in Australia.

Culture Bridge Institute is conducting research on intercultural interaction issues faced by students at Monash University. They would love to hear from your thoughts and experience as a Monash Law student.

The findings of this survey will be used to influence change at Monash University and to ultimately improve the intercultural experience on campus.

Click here to access the survey and share your views

Connect with Culture Bridge on Facebook

1. Asian Experience Scholarship – Applications now open

Have you organised a placement in Asia or been successful in receiving a Faculty organised placement in Asia (minimum 4 weeks for either)? You may be eligible to apply for one of the four newly gifted $5000 Monash Law Asian Experience Travel Scholarships in 2018!

Applications are now open and will close Monday 28 May 2018 at midday.

Eligibility, Selection Criteria and link to apply can be found here.

1. 2018 Law Ambassador Program

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1. Faculty Managed International Placement Opportunity

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Opportunity: Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC previously KLRCA) Placement

Timeframe: 8 to 12 week internship approximately September to November

Applications are now open and close Friday 20 April 2018

Further information including Application process and eligibility criteria.

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

2. Distinguished Scholarships – Information Session

Can you demonstrate leadership ability and academic merit?

These generous and prestigious scholarships provide you with the opportunity to further your studies overseas with some of the world’s leading global institutions.

Each year Monash Law students and graduates have the opportunity to apply for a range of life-changing academic and leadership opportunities. This includes scholarships and programs offered through the General Sir John Monash Foundation, Fulbright, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Westpac and Endeavour.

The Distinguished Scholarships Information Session is happening 12 – 2 pm on Thursday 19 April in the Banquet Halls at Clayton Campus. Make sure you come along!

Date: Thursday 19 April

Time: 12 – 2pm

Venue: Banquet Halls, Level 1, Campus Centre, 21 Chancellors Walk, Clayton Campus

RSVP: Register here.

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1. Hepatitis Victoria work opportunity credited towards your degree

Monash Faculty of Law has joined together with Hepatitis Victoria to offer two students a unique
opportunity to gain valuable work experience, and to undertake valuable research with real-world
impact.

The opportunity will ultimately be able to be credited towards your degree.

Applications are due by 5.00pm on Friday 6 April 2017.

To learn more and apply see here.

2. Submit now to The Reasonable Observer

Are you interested in social justice within the law? Do you have a creative knack for writing?

The Monash Law Students’ Society are currently looking for student contributions to The Reasonable Observer.

If you have recently written a piece on a topical issue relevant to social justice and are looking for somewhere to publish it, then we would love to feature it on our blog!

Please e-mail Aimi Tran at equitypublications@monashlss.com with expressions of interest. Connect on Facebook.

3. Law Week 14-20 May 2018

Law Week is an annual festival of events that makes learning about the law easy. Held in May each year, Law Week offers Victorians the opportunity to find answers to their legal questions, discover the history of the courts or simply enjoy the spectacle of the law.

The program includes mock trials, behind-the-scenes tours, expert info sessions, panel forums and more.

More information about Law Week events can be found on the Law Week website.

4. How does $10k funding to accelerate your startup idea sound?

Are you working on an idea, a startup or social enterprise? Do you believe that inventing a job is better than finding a job? Do you want to create value in the world?

Applications to the Accelerator Program are now open!

We are looking for the curious, those who have found problems that aren’t being solved well. For the creators who are relentless at hacking together solutions and aren’t afraid to launch them. For the people who see problems in the world and take action to change them through innovative means.

Join us at our Info Night on Tuesday 10 April at 5.30pm where we will talk you through the program, introduce you to some of last years’ cohort and walk you through how to create a solid application to the program. Register for the info night here.

Applications close Sunday 6 May 2018. Learn more.

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6. Global Opportunities Fair

The Global Opportunities Fair is Monash University’s flagship event for learning abroad, which showcases an exciting range of opportunities at 170+ partner universities.

Explore the breadth of options available to you, from faculty-led short term programs to semester-length exchange programs.

7. 2018 CHASS Australia Prizes – Nominations Open

1. Mindfulness study

Understand the benefits of Mindfulness practice for everyday life.

Law students are invited to participate in a 6-week Mindfulness course at Clayton Campus running in Semester One 2018 to explore what effect it has on wellbeing & academic performance.

The Mindfulness Course is part of a larger study which includes Biological Markers (hair & blood samples and fMRI), along with Questionnaires measuring the effects of Mindfulness Training throughout Semesters 1 & 2, 2018.

There will be 3 separate data and sample collection dates in the Health services at Clayton Campus.

Students who choose to participate in the collection of Biological Markers, will be reimbursed $25 for each collection.

Find  more information here, or contact mindfulness.study2018@gmail.com or call 0435 777 702.

2. Australia’s Next Top Lawyer 2018 essay prize

Australian Accident Helpline is holding their first annual “Australia’s Next Top Lawyer” competition.

The award aims to encourage, reward and recognise young talent and give the winning applicant an edge in a highly competitive junior legal sector.

The award will be given to the best essay written on the topic ‘What do you think is the most important development in Australian legal history?’

The winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize to help with studies.

Entries close 1 October 2018. Learn more

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1. Nominations for the Sir John Monash Medal

Each year, the Faculty of Law awards the Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement.

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 and is eligible to graduate;
• is judged to have an excellent academic record; and
• has demonstrated a significant commitment to advancing the University’s goals of social justice, human rights and a sustainable environment.

Nominations for the Sir John Monash medal close this Friday 16 February 2018.

A nomination can be made by the student, a fellow student, and any Monash staff member or any member of the community by completing the nomination form.

All nominations must include a letter from the nominator explaining the reason for the nomination and a statement from the nominee addressing how he/she meets each of the eligibility criteria. Please also provide any supporting information which could be of use to the selection committee and permission from the student to have his or her academic records released to the selection committee.

Please submit your completed nomination form and any supporting documentation to the Faculty of Law Student Services Manager via online submission from by no later than 5:00 pm on Friday 16 February 2018.

2. Global Legal Hackathon at Monash Law – get involved

The countdown is on! Monash University is excited to bring the inaugural Global Legal Hackathon to Melbourne.

Taking place in 40 cities worldwide over the weekend of 23-25 February 2018, this unique opportunity is now open for registration.

Do you have a tech solution to fix some of the legal industry’s biggest problems? Want to engage with some of the industry’s most high profile people in the legal tech space?

The Global Legal Hackathon brings together the world’s leading legal thinkers and doers in support of a unified vision: rapid development of tech solutions to progress the legal industry and the function of law and justice.

What’s in it for me? Build your skills, knowledge and employability by making sure you’re part of the first legal hackathon of its kind. You don’t need to be a tech whiz – if you’re a problem solver looking for a challenge the Global Legal Hackathon is for you.  Come with your own ideas or form a team with friends.

Learn more about the Global Legal Hackathon.

4. Write for the ILA Reporter

The ILA Reporter (ilareporter.org.au) is the official blog of the Australian Branch of the International Law Association (ILA).

The ILA Reporter provides analysis, commentary and discussion on issues in public and private international law which have bearing on Australia and the wider region.

The ILA Reporter accepts articles on a rolling basis from academics, legal practitioners, and students. This is a great opportunity to be published by a well-respected non-government organisation with a wide readership.

Learn more about submitting an article to the ILA Reporter.

5. Submit an article to the UCD Law Review

The UCD Law Review is Ireland’s leading student-run legal journal. The Review is published on an annual basis, with guidance provided by our academic advisors. The Review features articles on a variety of legal topics, written by students as well as those in academia and in practice.

The Board welcomes contributions on a broad range of contemporary legal issues, as well as articles addressing legal history.

Articles for consideration for inclusion in the 18th Volume are to be submitted in word format to  ucdlawreviewsubmissions@ucd.ie by 30 March 2018.

The email should contain the Author’s name, year of study or graduation, and contact details. The selection process is entirely anonymous so please do not include any indications of identity in the article.

A prize of  €500 will be awarded to the author of the most outstanding article.

The Board will consider articles as they are submitted and offers may be made prior to the deadline. Late submissions may be accepted at the discretion of the Editor. Further details, including information on submissions and the editorial process, may be found at  www.ucdlawreview.eu.

1. Law Building closure December – February

From December 2017 to mid-2018, the ground floor of the Law Building at our Clayton Campus will be undergoing a refurbishment to bring you an exciting new student space that better serves the need of our law student population. We expect completion to be around the middle of next year (2018).

To ensure the safety of our staff and students, the law building will need to be closed from the end of November this year, until the beginning of February 2018.  Staff and students will not have access to the Law Building during this time.

The Student Services staff will still be available to assist you during this period and all normal administrative requests should be sent through ask.monash for a timely response. If you need to visit Student Services in person, we will still be available to assist you. Student Services will be co-located with the Arts Student Centre in the Menzies Building:

Level 2, South Wing,
Menzies Building,
20 Chancellors Walk, Clayton Campus
Monash University

There will be no change to our office hour availability:

Monday: 8:45am – 4:00pm

Tuesday: 8:45am – 4:00pm

Wednesday: 10:30am – 4:00pm

Thursday: 8:45am – 4:00pm

Friday: 8:45am – 4:00pm

The Law Library

The Law Library will also need to close during this period, however students will have access to the same library services.  Students will be able to:

• Use Search to request items held in the Law Library for pick-up at Hargrave-Andrew Library or Matheson Library at Clayton campus. Library staff will run a retrieval service once daily so please allow for some delay.
• Return items due at any library; after-hours returns available at Hargrave-Andrew Library.
• Access Summer Law unit texts on reading lists at Hargrave-Andrew Library.
• Find study spaces at the two other libraries on campus. Hargrave-Andrew Library will now be open until 9pm on Mondays and Tuesdays and 1pm-5pm on Sundays over summer.
• Get advice and ask questions at an Information point at any other library, through ask.monash or by telephone (03 9905 5054). Law Library research and learning skills staff can be contacted by email on lib-lawteam-l@monash.edu.

Due to the temporary closure, ‘Law’ will not be available as a pick-up location for inter-campus loans.

If you have any comments or concerns about Law Library services during this period, email Law Library staff on lib-lawteam-l@monash.edu.

If you have any questions or concerns about the temporary closure of the Law Building, Clayton Campus, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 1800 MONASH (666 274), in writing via ask.monash or come to see us in person at the Law Student Services Counter.
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2. Your experiences of workplace dignity

Are you a law student who has completed (or about to complete) a clinical placement, being Professional Practice, Professional Practice – FLAP or Clinical Externship? If yes, we are interested in exploring your experiences of workplace dignity during this placement.

You will be asked to talk about experiences where your dignity/or the dignity of others was or was not upheld in an individual interview either face-to-face or over the phone (approximately 45 minutes).

Participants will be provided with a $10 gift voucher for appreciation of their time.

The study is titled “Exploring student and practitioner experiences of workplace dignity during work-integrated learning (WIL) placements”. You can learn more about the study here.

Your data will be kept secure and reported anonymously. Project findings will be reported back to Monash University with the aim to spread best practice and improve policy and practices.

If you are interested in participating please read the attached explanatory statement and contact corinne.davis@monash.edu (9905 0316). In your email please indicate that you are a law student and your preferred day/time for an interview.

1. LegiBook relocation sale!

LegiBook will be relocating at the end of November.

Come to the LegiBook store in the Law Basement (Mon-Fri 10am to 2pm) for some serious discounts, including:

• 50-75% off current texts
• 25% off stationary
• $5 and $10 books
• and lots more

Sale is on now and ends 3 November, or until stocks last. You’ll be advised of LegiBook’s new location in due course.

2. Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units survey

Do you have suggestions to improve your units and influence change?

Let us know via the Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units (SETU) survey, open now until 29 October 2017.

It only takes a few minutes to complete. Take survey.

1. Prato / Malaysia information sessions

Thinking of taking your law studies overseas in 2018?

You can enrol in one, or both, of our international study programs at Monash’s Italy and Malaysia campuses.

Come to an info session next week – here’s some dates for your calendar:

3. LegiBook relocation sale!

LegiBook will be relocating at the end of November.

Come to the LegiBook store in the Law Basement (Mon-Fri 10am to 2pm) for some serious discounts, including:

• 50-75% off current texts
• 25% off stationary
• $5 and $10 books
• and lots more

Sale is on now and ends 3 November, or until stocks last. You’ll be advised of LegiBook’s new location in due course.

4. Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units survey

Do you have suggestions to improve your units and influence change?

Let us know via the Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units (SETU) survey, open now until 29 October 2017.

It only takes a few minutes to complete. Take survey.

5. Peer Mentor Program 2018 – apply now

Want to be part of the illustrious Peer Mentor Program network, geared towards helping first years in their successful and fun transition into Law school?

With a greater emphasis on mental health and student wellbeing, and more incentives for mentors to participate than ever, now is the time for you to get involved.

• Are you enthusiastic?
• Committed?
• Do you enjoy helping people?
• Love getting involved?

Applications can be made for either Deputy-Coordinator or Peer Mentor (or both). Please see here for job descriptions, more information about the program and the application form.