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Law Students’ Society (LSS) Notices

Tuesday, October 18th, 2016

LSS General Notices

1. National Student Survey of Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment

The Australian Human Rights Commission is currently undertaking a survey to gather more comprehensive information about Sexual Assault & Harrassment in Universities across Australia.

The work is being undertaken by Professor Gillian Triggs and the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins. All responses will be kept completely confidential – universities will not receive anyone’s responses, and the Commission will not receive anyone’s personal information.

The survey has been sent out to a randomly selected group of students via university emails – please check to see if you have been selected to participate, and if not, feel free to make a submission to the Human Rights Commission via their website: here.

For further information, please contact universitiesproject@humanrights.gov.au

2. Bottled Snail Productions present Crime & Punishment: Cabaret for a Cause

After a smash hit 2014 foray into cabaret with Secret Life of a Lawyer, BottledSnail Productions is proud to return to the ‘scene of the crime’ with its 2016 headline production, Crime & Punishment: Cabaret for a Cause. Cabaret is our major charitable fundraiser for 2016, and a portion of profits will go to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.

This original, intimate and above all entertaining evening of music and conversation features a series of interconnected musical and spoken-word vignettes dealing with contemporary issues in relation to justice, civil rights and the law. Through a combination of song and movement, music from a variety of genres, monologues and multimedia, this production will pose questions that resonate long after the lights go out.

Date: Wednesday 19 October – Saturday 22 October 2016

Time: 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm)

Venue: Ding Dong Lounge, Market Lane, Melbourne

Price: $35 or $30 concession, with gold and silver packages available.

Tickets & more information: Please see here.

LSS Careers Notices

1. Elevate Education – Presenter Positions Available!

Elevate Education is Australia’s largest provider of study skills seminars to secondary school students. We are currently looking for recently finished high school graduates to join our team of presenters in Victoria.

The job involves presenting 60-minute seminars on how to achieve your personal best at high school. There are also lots of international and interstate opportunities with presenters travelling to all corners of Australia as well as to New York, South Africa, Singapore and England every few months!
Other Benefits include:
*         Flexibility – seminars fit around university timetables, freeing up evenings and weekends for study or relaxation
*         Upskilling – build a range of commercially valuable skills such as highly refined public speaking and leadership skills
*         Rewarding – gain a genuine sense of contribution by making a difference in the education of high school students.
*         Remuneration – Ranges from $30 – $40 based on skill & leadership

Elevate is about to conduct a recruitment drive with interviews in Melbourne in mid October! Key criteria are:
*         Strong academic performance at high school
*         Experience in public speaking or performance
*         Love working with young people
*         Outgoing and charismatic personality

To join our Victorian team, please apply online here. In the “how did you find out about this job” please list the LSS Gazette. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Holly, the Head of Recruitment – holly@elevateeducation.com or 1300 667 945.

2. Victorian Women Lawyers Turns 20

Since 1996, Victorian Women Lawyers has assisted women working in the law and promoted the interests of women through the law, with great success.

Join us for a very special celebration of 20 years!

When: Thursday 20th October 2016, 6.30PM-10.30PM

Where: The Bank on Collins, 394 Collins Street, Melbourne

Price: VWL/WBA Members – $75

Law Student Members – $50

Non-members – $100

**Price includes entertainment, finger food and drinks throughout the evening

To secure you ticket, visit us online here or contact Judy Nutter, VWL Administrator at contact@vwl.asn.au or (03) 9607 9390

3. Boston Consulting Group – Women@BCG Event

BCG has a rich history of developing outstanding and influential female leaders. The proportion of female leaders at every level of our company is growing, and we are consistently recognised as one of the world’s best company for women to work in. Women@BCG is your opportunity to network with the women of BCG, hear their stories, and gain an insight into what a career at BCG is like.

Date: Thursday 27 October

Time: 6.30-8pm

Venue: Boston Consulting Group, Level 52, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne

Register: Please register for this event here.

Spaces are limited, so you will need to register and submit a copy of your resume by Wednesday 19 October. We will send out invitations to successful applicants on Friday 21 October.

Please contact Mary Katergaris with any queries at katergaris.mary@bcg.com.

4. Pollinate Energy Fellowship

Pollinate Energy is a social business based in Australia and India. We improve the lives of India’s urban poor by providing them with access to sustainable and affordable products that make their lives better. We also focus on engaging and inspiring the next generation of social leaders, which is where our Fellowship program comes in.

The Fellowship is a great opportunity to gain experience working in a successful social enterprise, and you have a real impact not just on the people within the slum communities but also shape the future directions of the company. The Fellowship runs from November 24 – December 16 or January 26 – February 17, 2017.

Please visit pollinateenergy.org/our-programs/ for more information.

5. Careers Connect available to students one year after graduating

Did you know you can still head to Careers Connect to sit down and get resume proof reading and advice, interview tips and help from the Monash University careers team up until 1 year after your final exam? If you didn’t get that grad offer or are stuck in a quarter life career crisis, head on down and make an appointment today!

LSS JD Notices

1. JD Portfolio Welcome and Office Hours

The new Monash JD LSS has now been formed! Our office at MULC is open and manned on Mondays to Thursdays from 12pm to 1pm, and then again at 4.30 to 5.30pm, for any enquiries or general legal chitchat. As new committee members, we look forward to meeting you all and await a successful and eventful year for both our committee and fellow JD students.

For any email queries, please contact Isabella at jd.adminactivities@monashlss.com

2. Monash LSS presents Class of 2016 Valedictory

The hard slog is over. After years of blood, sweat and tears, now is the time to celebrate the end of your law degree! Monash LSS presents the Class of 2016 Valedictory. This event is open to anyone who is completing their studies during 2016, either mid-year or at the end of the year. Partners and/or guests are welcome to attend.

When: Thursday 13 October, 8pm

Where: Alumbra, Central Pier, Docklands

Cost: $60, includes canapes, unlimited drinks and a Class of 2016 memento

Dress: Cocktail

Tickets: on sale now here

Don’t miss your last chance to party on a work night.

End of Gazette 18/10/2016