LSS General Notices

1. Time management and procrastination: Leap into Leadership online

We know it’s hard to manage your time while at university. Balancing study, work, volunteering and other responsibilities can be stressful.

Now is the perfect time to get organised and develop your skills.

That’s why Monash has created Time Management and Prioritisation, a free online module for all students.

You’ll learn how to stay focused and avoid procrastination, create an effective to-do list and delegate to your team. It only takes about one to two hours to complete the module, and you’ll receive a personalised certificate and resource pack when you finish.

Time Management and Prioritisation is just one module offered in Leap into Leadership Online: a suite of interactive modules you can complete any time, at any stage of your studies. With modules on communication, teamwork, goal-setting and more, there’s plenty of topics to suit you.

Get your semester on the right track – enrol in “Time Management and Prioritisation” now.

2. 2017 LSS Elections

Attention all Monash LSS members – voting is this week for your 2017 Committee. Make the most of your membership and have a say in who represents you! Anyone who was a member prior to Monday 22 August is eligible to vote.

Voting will be held across Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 September, from 12.00-2.00pm and 4.00-6.00pm in the Law Basement. All your candidates will be in the basement at this time working hard for your vote. Make sure you quiz them and ask the hard questions to ensure the 2017 committee represents your interests!

Results will be announced Monday 12 September at 1.00pm at the AGM. If you have any questions please contact Tess Birch at returningofficer@monashlss.com.

Good luck to everyone running!

3. Melbourne Lawyers’ Orchestra are looking for musicians

The Melbourne Lawyers’ Orchestra (MLO) is an independent, non-profit orchestra made up of members of Melbourne’s legal community – from judges to law students.

We are one of the permanent projects administered by BottledSnail Productions, which aspires to provide a creative outlet for lawyers and law students through producing concerts, art exhibitions and theatre, among other things.

We are currently interest from all musicians, particularly violin, viola and cello players for our orchestra.

Please email MLO Director, Aimee Nguyen at aimee.nguyen@bottledsnail.com to express your interest.

4. RUOK? Day at Clayton

This Thursday is RUOK? Day, an important initiative encouraging all people to stop and have a conversation with their friends and family about mental health.

The biggest killer of young people is suicide, and so the RUOK? Day Foundation aims to raise awareness about mental illness and encourage individuals to speak out, working towards removing the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Your LSS is teaming up with Monash University and the Law Faculty to provide a day of activities. A BBQ will occur on the South One lawn from 12.00pm, with free snags, burgers and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages. In the Law basement, the three-minute angels will be performing massages from 11.00am.

And most importantly, it’s Boof’s birthday. Boof is the therapy dog who visits the Law Building every Thursday and this Thursday, we’re having a birthday party, and some of Boof’s friends are coming to join in the celebrations.

So come down and have a chat with your reps, learn more about how you can battle mental illness and relax.

5. Monash University Self-Defence Workshop

The Monash University Kickboxing Club is running a ‘Self-Defence Essentials’ Workshop for Monash University students and staff at Clayton Campus on Sat 17 Sept (1pm-4pm).

This Workshop is aimed at arming participants with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves, stay safe, and live with confidence!

LSS Members get 50% tickets (wow!) using the promo code “monashlss.” That brings it down to $25 for a 3 hour class!

Go to monashkickboxing.com/monashselfdefence to book tickets now! For more information, visit the Facebook event.

LSS Careers Notices

1. Administrative Appeals Tribunal position in Hobart

The AAT is seeking an Administrative Assistant Legal for their Hobart office.

The AAT provides independent review of a wide range of administrative decisions made by the Australian Government and some non-government bodies.

This is a non-ongoing position for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension.

The AAL undertakes legal research which may include case law research, monitoring of legislation and preparation of case summaries, assists with the preparation and legal editing of Tribunal orders, decisions and reasons for decision, prepares catchwords and summaries of reasons for decision, drafts directions and interlocutory orders, provides administrative support which may include pre-hearing liaison with parties and case management of files.

For more information and how to apply, please see here.

2. Ashurst GradConnection competition

Do you see yourself as a future leader in law?

Applications are now open for the GradConnection Top 100 Future Leaders Competition, which features the Ashurst Law Prize.

This competition is a great opportunity to get a head start on your penultimate year by familiarising yourself with application, assessment and interview techniques.

Applications close on Friday 9 September. Apply now!

Learn more about GradConnection.

3. Industrial Relations Society of Victoria Networking Night

The IRSC event provides Law students with the opportunity to network with representatives from all facets of Industrial Relations; to get a feel for what the industry is about, and how to best position yourself for a graduate role.

Canapes, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Please visit irsc.asn.au/ to register your interest and for more information.

Date: Thursday 8 September 2016

Time: 6.00-8.00pm

Venue: Fair Work Commission Foyer, 11 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

Cost: This event is free.

LSS JD Notices

1. RUOK? Day at Law Chambers

This Thursday 8th September is R U OK? Day at Monash University.

The LSS alongside the Monash Law faculty are hosting an event in support of the national charity R U OK? because we believe that asking “are you ok?” is something we can all do to make a difference.

Sometimes Law school can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation but you’re not alone! R U OK? Is about the power of connection and to encourage people to ask the question “are you ok?” and to look out for one another. By raising awareness about the importance of connection and providing resources throughout the year, the R U OK? The Foundation aims to prevent isolation by empowering people to support each other through life’s ups and downs.

Come by the Kitchen from 11.00-3.00pm for a light lunch. From 12.00- 2.00pm you can a free massage most importantly come have a chat and learn about the resources available for friends or yourself. We are also launching Monash Chambers Little Library so please come donate a book or peruse our new collection.

2. Networking with ease and the benefits to your career in law workshop

Networking is important in a law career. Come along to this Career Connect seminar and find out why networking is beneficial and pick up tips to stay connected.

Date: Wednesday 14 September 2016

Book in through Career Gateway.

3. Office Hours

The JD campus at Law Chambers operates a pop-up office out of the Kitchen on level 2.

Please contact Jenny at jd.adminactivities@monashlss.com for an up to date list of office opening times.

End of Gazette 6/09/2016

LSS General Notices

1. Start next semester on track and beat procrastination with Leap into Leadership online

We know it’s hard to manage your time while at university. Balancing study, work, volunteering and other responsibilities can be stressful. Before the start of a busy new semester, now is the perfect time to get organised and develop your skills. That’s why Monash has created Time Management and Prioritisation, a free online module for all students. You’ll learn how to stay focused and avoid procrastination, create an effective to-do list and delegate to your team. It only takes about one to two hours to complete the module, and you’ll receive a personalised certificate and resource pack when you finish.

Time Management and Prioritisation is just one module offered in Leap into Leadership Online: a suite of interactive modules you can complete any time, at any stage of your studies. With modules on communication, teamwork, goal-setting and more, there’s plenty of topics to suit you.

Be ready to start next semester on the right track – enrol in “Time Management and Prioritisation” now.

2. AIM Overseas courses for law students

AIM runs three courses over the January 2017 holidays that are targeted at law students. See below.

International Human Rights Law in Argentina

Info: http://aimoverseas.com.au/program/law-argentina/

The International Human Rights Law program in Argentina provides a rich understanding of the history of Human Rights abuse in Argentina over the last 40 years. In order to critically analyse complex issues such as judicial independence, transnational justice, military dictatorship and amnesty laws, these academic classes will conduct an overview of the key international actors involved in Argentina, as well as international conventions and resolutions currently in place. Cultural activities will also be included, with students getting to visit La Poderosa, the Former Clandestine Detention Centre and Parque de la Memoria.

International Commercial ADR: Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration – USA

Info: http://aimoverseas.com.au/program/international-commercial-alternative-dispute-resolution

This January 2017 holidays, Law students will have an exciting opportunity to study key issues in resolving commercial disputes through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration in the context of globalisation. Taught by Michigan State University, one of the USA’s prestigious “Big 10” Universities; this 3-week program will help students from across Australia explore the use of negotiation to create transactions in the first place and to resolve disputes when they arise. It further examines more structured dispute resolution techniques involving neutral third parties — mediation and arbitration. Finally, students will be exposed to the use of arbitration as a commercial remedy – its basic operational framework and the arbitral institutions which promulgate rules and administer cases.

International Environmental Law – The Netherlands

Info http://aimoverseas.com.au/program/international-environmental-law/

This exciting course looks at the nationalisation of environmental law at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Situated in the beautiful student city of Maastricht, students will learn through an excellent mix of classes, field trips and site visits. Classes will cover some topics such as: environmental litigation and international dispute resolution; compliance and enforcement; European environmental law and economic development, etc.

Credit and over $6000 in Government funding are available for eligible students.

Places are limited so Apply now!

For more information, go to www.aimoverseas.com.au

Call 0488 824 667 or email info@aimoverseas.com.au

LSS Activities

1. Law Ball ticket sales – this Thursday!

Our biggest event of the year launches this Thursday 25 August, with tickets going on sale at 10am. This year, we are moving sales online, so you can purchase them from the comfort of your own home!

Date: Thursday 15 September 2016

Time: 7:00pm

Venue: The Peninsula, Shed 14, Central Pier, 161 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands

Theme: Formal – Winter Wonerland

Prices: $130 for members, $140 for non-members (excludes booking fee)

Check the Facebook event for more details.

LSS Careers Notices

1. Career Confident: a new boutique careers consultancy practice opens in McKinnon

Are you ready to graduate? Boutique careers consultancy practice, Career Confident has just opened in McKinnon. Helen Green, Director, has specialist knowledge of the local legal sector, professional services and the competitive graduate employment market. Career Confident is offering Monash Law students and recent graduates a 30% discount on all services for the next three months (usually 20%).

Helen is a professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia. She has worked in positions involving a high degree of employer contact in the legal sector for many years, most recently at Melbourne Law School where she was Law School’s Career Programs Consultant. Services offered include; career counselling, job search strategies, documentation review, LinkedIn/social media profiles, tertiary course advice, mentoring and interview preparation. She enjoys working with students and has helped many law students and recent graduates. To find out more, read client testimonials and download some free articles, visit our website, check out our facebook page or phone Helen 0428 888 292.

2. Department of Justice and Regulation’s 2017 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Koori) Graduate Program

Applications are now open for the Department of Justice and Regulation’s 2017 Koori Graduate Program. This is an exciting and unique initiative providing employment opportunities for Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Koori) graduates.

The Department is seeking Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders graduates from a range of disciplines and interests who are passionate about contributing to the future of Victoria’s public sector.

We offer our graduates the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in an inclusive and supportive environment. This includes; competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, salary packaging of superannuation, motor vehicle leases and travel discounts and the opportunity to take temporary assignments and secondments within the department and across the Victorian Public Service.

For more information on eligibility and to apply, please see here.

3. Career Connect Recruitathon

Landing a job is like running a marathon. The more training you have, the better. Get your employability into shape through our first ever Recruitathon program. Boost your skills, practise preparing your job application and get the opportunity to experience an authentic assessment centre delivered by industry experts.

Race ahead of the competition and apply now here!

Applications close Friday 26 August 2016.

LSS Education

1. Plain Language Training with the VLF

The Victorian Law Foundation will be attending Monash University Clayton on Tuesday 30 August to help students develop their legal writing skills. As more and more firms adopt plain language policies, law students wanting to make their mark on the profession need to display an ability to deliver the law with a client-centred focus.

The training provides law students from all year levels the chance to develop their legal writing skills. Principles taught will help law students write more succinctly in assignments and examinations, and provides a practical example of what is expected of them in the workplace.

Date: Tuesday 30 August 2016

Time: 1.00pm

Venue: Clayton campus, R3 lecture theatre in the Rotunda

LSS Social Justice & Equity

1. University students’ lunch with the Sex Discrimination Commissioner in Melbourne

Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins, is holding an event with university students at Melbourne University. The Commissioner is engaged with university students as part of her national consultations, and is also working with 39 Australian universities to conduct the first ever National survey of sexual assault and harassment in university settings.

Date: Thursday 25 August

Time: 10.30am -12.oopm

Venue: Union House Private Dining Room, University of Melbourne, Melbourne

RSVP: Please register here and email universitiesproject@humanrights.gov.au for any dietary requirements.

JD

1. JD Office Hours

The JD LSS office hours are as follows:

Monday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Wednesday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Thursday: 11.00am – 3.00pm

During these times memberships and event tickets can be purchased. However if these times do not suit you please contact jd.adminactivities@monashlss.com

End of Gazette 23/08/2016

LSS General Notices

1. Start next semester on track and beat procrastination with Leap into Leadership online

We know it’s hard to manage your time while at university. Balancing study, work, volunteering and other responsibilities can be stressful. Before the start of a busy new semester, now is the perfect time to get organised and develop your skills. That’s why Monash has created Time Management and Prioritisation, a free online module for all students. You’ll learn how to stay focused and avoid procrastination, create an effective to-do list and delegate to your team. It only takes about one to two hours to complete the module, and you’ll receive a personalised certificate and resource pack when you finish.

Time Management and Prioritisation is just one module offered in Leap into Leadership Online: a suite of interactive modules you can complete any time, at any stage of your studies. With modules on communication, teamwork, goal-setting and more, there’s plenty of topics to suit you.

Be ready to start next semester on the right track – enrol in “Time Management and Prioritisation” now.

2. English Connect: Monash University free lessons developing your English

Drop in sessions:

Assistance with academic English in free, one to one “drop in” 20 minute sessions, no booking requires. They operate week 3-13 every semester, Monday – Friday 11am – 3pm daily in Career Connect, starting Monday 8 August.

Sessions include grammar checks, explanations and sample editing, providing grammar resources and directions for self-development. Bring in your academic work with you and talk it through. This is facilitated by Monash students.

English speaking sessions:

Structured but flexible fun sessions that operate weekly for one hour for 9 weeks (August – October). This is a great way to make friends, laugh and learn. The content will address common conversation situations, how to make friends and talk to local students, Australian slang and accents as well as having a party at the end of semester! Registration for class is open with the timetable being released in late June.

Visit monash.edu/students/conversational-english or email english.connect@monash.edu for more information.

3. Uni & Chill: how to have a life at university

All first years! As part of Monash University’s student led Mental Health Champions program, we’re excited to bring to you… Uni & Chill! This time together is aimed at helping you learn and reflect upon things that can help you on your university journey. What better way to do this, than in a warm, engaging and safe environment with other uni students!

The dates will be:
Monday 8 August 6:30pm -7:30pm
Monday 15 August 6:30pm -7:30pm
Monday 22 August 6:30pm -7:30pm
Monday 29 August 6:30pm -7:30pm

Broadly, we will be exploring procrastination, self-care, mindfulness, and ways to get the most out of and adjust to university life. Each of these areas has some potential for you to do better or feel better when it comes to your university experience. Yes, grades are important, but what’s just as important is having fun along the way, and creating space in our lives and minds to do this. Register through the Monash Booking System, bookings are essential and places are limited. Register here and join the Facebook event here: .

LSS Careers Notices

1. Career Confident has opened in McKinnon. We offer a range of affordable career services and have specialist knowledge of the legal sector and graduate employment market

Are you ready to graduate? Boutique careers consultancy practice, Career Confident has just opened in McKinnon. Helen Green, Director, has specialist knowledge of the local legal sector, professional services and the competitive graduate employment market. Career Confident is offering Monash Law students and recent graduates a 30% discount on all services for the next three months (usually 20%).

Helen is a professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia. She has worked in positions involving a high degree of employer contact in the legal sector for many years, most recently at Melbourne Law School where she was Law School’s Career Programs Consultant. Services offered include; career counselling, job search strategies, documentation review, LinkedIn/social media profiles, tertiary course advice, mentoring and interview preparation. She enjoys working with students and has helped many law students and recent graduates. To find out more, read client testimonials and download some free articles, visit our website, check out our facebook page or phone Helen 0428 888 292.

2. Career Connect Recruitathon

Landing a job is like running a marathon. The more training you have, the better. Get your employability into shape through our first ever Recruitathon program. Boost your skills, practise preparing your job application and get the opportunity to experience an authentic assessment centre delivered by industry experts.

Race ahead of the competition and apply now here!

Applications close Friday 26 August 2016.

3. King & Wood Mallesons launches Become App

To coincide with the opening of this years’ clerkship applications, King & Wood Mallesons have created an app – KWM Become – which helps you navigate the process and ultimately secure the right clerkship for you. The app is free to download and provides unique insight into what life is really like at a leading commercial law firm, including actual examples of what junior lawyers do at KWM on a day to day basis.

The app also includes a quick quiz to see if KWM is right for you along with regular updates throughout the application process and hints and tips about how to secure the right clerkship. To download free of charge today, visit the App Storeor Google Play.

4. Baker & McKenzie: updated website and application process

Applications for Baker & McKenzie’s Melbourne Summer Clerkship Program are open. Apply via our website. We look forward to receiving our application.

Please note that this is a recent change and any details provided in our Seasonal Clerkship Guide are now incorrect. Please use the website above for applications.

5. Allens Adopts a Rare Approach to Recruitment

Allens is proud to be the founding partner of Rare’s Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) In Australia. Allens is using this tool in its clerkship application process this year, and are keen to share information about the system with students.

Rare enables us to view a candidate in context by offering a more complete picture of an individual’s background, including socio-economic and family background, education experience and performance and culture. The CRS is used by all the magic circle firms in the UK. The research shows that students from disadvantage backgrounds are 50% more likely to be hired using this tool.

If you have any questions about the CRS please contact our Graduate Resourcing team at Student.Careers@allens.com.au or click here.

LSS Competitions

1. GCG Case Competition Sponsored by Protiviti

If you enjoy a challenge, thrive in a team and would like to learn skills adaptable in all areas of business, then register to participate in the GCG Case Competition!

The GCG Case Competition gives Monash students the opportunity to showcase their problem solving skills on a real business case and gain hands on experience as a management consultant. This year GCG is partnering with Protiviti, an international business consulting firm, to bring you the competition, giving students the valuable opportunity to learn from and network with experts in the business.

Students from all year levels and disciplines are invited to enter to learn how to transfer their university experience to a practical problem and build their team skills.

For more information see here.

JD

1. JD Office Hours

The JD LSS office hours are as follows:

Monday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Wednesday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Thursday: 11.00am – 3.00pm

During these times memberships and event tickets can be purchased. However if these times do not suit you please contact jd.adminactivities@monashlss.com

End of Gazette 09/08/2016

LSS General Notices

1. Start next semester on track and beat procrastination with Leap into Leadership online

We know it’s hard to manage your time while at university. Balancing study, work, volunteering and other responsibilities can be stressful. Before the start of a busy new semester, now is the perfect time to get organised and develop your skills. That’s why Monash has created Time Management and Prioritisation, a free online module for all students. You’ll learn how to stay focused and avoid procrastination, create an effective to-do list and delegate to your team. It only takes about one to two hours to complete the module, and you’ll receive a personalised certificate and resource pack when you finish.

Time Management and Prioritisation is just one module offered in Leap into Leadership Online: a suite of interactive modules you can complete any time, at any stage of your studies. With modules on communication, teamwork, goal-setting and more, there’s plenty of topics to suit you.

Be ready to start next semester on the right track – enrol in “Time Management and Prioritisation” now.

2. English Connect: Monash University free lessons developing your English

Drop in sessions:

Assistance with academic English in free, one to one “drop in” 20 minute sessions, no booking requires. They operate week 3-13 every semester, Monday – Friday 11am – 3pm daily in Career Connect, starting Monday 8 August.

Sessions include grammar checks, explanations and sample editing, providing grammar resources and directions for self-development. Bring in your academic work with you and talk it through. This is facilitated by Monash students.

English speaking sessions:

Structured but flexible fun sessions that operate weekly for one hour for 9 weeks (August – October). This is a great way to make friends, laugh and learn. The content will address common conversation situations, how to make friends and talk to local students, Australian slang and accents as well as having a party at the end of semester! Registration for class is open with the timetable being released in late June.

Visit monash.edu/students/conversational-english or email english.connect@monash.edu for more information.

3. Uni & Chill: how to have a life at university

All first years! As part of Monash University’s student led Mental Health Champions program, we’re excited to bring to you… Uni & Chill! This time together is aimed at helping you learn and reflect upon things that can help you on your university journey. What better way to do this, than in a warm, engaging and safe environment with other uni students!

The dates will be:
Monday 8 August 6:30pm -7:30pm
Monday 15 August 6:30pm -7:30pm
Monday 22 August 6:30pm -7:30pm
Monday 29 August 6:30pm -7:30pm

Broadly, we will be exploring procrastination, self-care, mindfulness, and ways to get the most out of and adjust to university life. Each of these areas has some potential for you to do better or feel better when it comes to your university experience. Yes, grades are important, but what’s just as important is having fun along the way, and creating space in our lives and minds to do this. Register through the Monash Booking System, bookings are essential and places are limited. Register here and join the Facebook event here: .

LSS Careers Notices

1. Career Confident has opened in McKinnon. We offer a range of affordable career services and have specialist knowledge of the legal sector and graduate employment market

Are you ready to graduate? Boutique careers consultancy practice, Career Confident has just opened in McKinnon. Helen Green, Director, has specialist knowledge of the local legal sector, professional services and the competitive graduate employment market. Career Confident is offering Monash Law students and recent graduates a 30% discount on all services for the next three months (usually 20%).

Helen is a professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia. She has worked in positions involving a high degree of employer contact in the legal sector for many years, most recently at Melbourne Law School where she was Law School’s Career Programs Consultant. Services offered include; career counselling, job search strategies, documentation review, LinkedIn/social media profiles, tertiary course advice, mentoring and interview preparation. She enjoys working with students and has helped many law students and recent graduates. To find out more, read client testimonials and download some free articles, visit our website, check out our facebook page or phone Helen 0428 888 292.

2. King & Wood Mallesons launches Become App

To coincide with the opening of this years’ clerkship applications, King & Wood Mallesons have created an app – KWM Become – which helps you navigate the process and ultimately secure the right clerkship for you. The app is free to download and provides unique insight into what life is really like at a leading commercial law firm, including actual examples of what junior lawyers do at KWM on a day to day basis.

The app also includes a quick quiz to see if KWM is right for you along with regular updates throughout the application process and hints and tips about how to secure the right clerkship. To download free of charge today, visit the App Store or Google Play.

3. Baker & McKenzie: updated website and application process

Applications for Baker & McKenzie’s Melbourne Summer Clerkship Program are open. Apply via our website. We look forward to receiving our application.

Please note that this is a recent change and any details provided in our Seasonal Clerkship Guide are now incorrect. Please use the website above for applications.

4. Allens Adopts a Rare Approach to Recruitment

Allens is proud to be the founding partner of Rare’s Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) In Australia. Allens is using this tool in its clerkship application process this year, and are keen to share information about the system with students.

Rare enables us to view a candidate in context by offering a more complete picture of an individual’s background, including socio-economic and family background, education experience and performance and culture. The CRS is used by all the magic circle firms in the UK. The research shows that students from disadvantage backgrounds are 50% more likely to be hired using this tool.

If you have any questions about the CRS please contact our Graduate Resourcing team at Student.Careers@allens.com.au or click here.

LSS Social Justice & Equity

1. Change x Unzipped Conference

Introducing Change x Unzipped, the new sustainable development and global health collaboration between Melbourne, Monash and Deakin University students. This 2-day conference aims to bring students from all disciplines together, as we will each play a part in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Change, on Saturday 6 August, will focus on the intersection of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Health. Be informed during an incredible morning of speakers including the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth global coordinator Sam Loni and a panel discussion on sustainable community and business development. Following a delicious lunch, you will take action during an afternoon of collaborative, engaging workshops run by groups including the Australian Red Cross on humanitarian aid, Melbourne Microfinance Initiative and the Waterwell Project.

Global Health Unzipped, on Sunday 7 August, seeks to empower individuals to take action in global health with speakers and facilitated panel discussions on human rights and other relevant matters.

Head to www.changexunzipped.org to find out more and register today! Find the Change x Unzipped FB page here to find out about further speakers. Find the events from Change on FB here, and Global Health Unzipped here.

JD

1. JD Office Hours

The JD LSS office hours are as follows:

Monday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Wednesday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Thursday: 11.00am – 3.00pm

During these times memberships and event tickets can be purchased. However if these times do not suit you please contact jd.adminactivities@monashlss.com

End of Gazette 02/08/2016

LSS General Notices

1. Law Council of Australia Scholarships: Business Law

Each year the Business Law Section offers three scholarships of $5000 to the writer of the best papers in fields of Competition, Corporations and Taxation Law. The scholarships are targeted to ‘early career’ legal professionals with less than four years of professional experience in the legal field of their paper. In the past winners have come from across academia, business and government sectors.

These scholarships are well suited to any Honours or research student who has previously written on a topic in one of the available fields.

Entries close 5pm Sunday 31 July. For more information, please visit here.

2. Start next semester on track and beat procrastination with Leap into Leadership online

We know it’s hard to manage your time while at university. Balancing study, work, volunteering and other responsibilities can be stressful. Before the start of a busy new semester, now is the perfect time to get organised and develop your skills. That’s why Monash has created Time Management and Prioritisation, a free online module for all students. You’ll learn how to stay focused and avoid procrastination, create an effective to-do list and delegate to your team. It only takes about one to two hours to complete the module, and you’ll receive a personalised certificate and resource pack when you finish.

Time Management and Prioritisation is just one module offered in Leap into Leadership Online: a suite of interactive modules you can complete any time, at any stage of your studies. With modules on communication, teamwork, goal-setting and more, there’s plenty of topics to suit you.

Be ready to start next semester on the right track – enrol in “Time Management and Prioritisation” now.

3. English Connect: Monash University free lessons developing your English

Drop in sessions:

Assistance with academic English in free, one to one “drop in” 20 minute sessions, no booking requires. They operate week 3-13 every semester, Monday – Friday 11am – 3pm daily in Career Connect, starting Monday 8 August.

Sessions include grammar checks, explanations and sample editing, providing grammar resources and directions for self-development. Bring in your academic work with you and talk it through. This is facilitated by Monash students.

English speaking sessions:

Structured but flexible fun sessions that operate weekly for one hour for 9 weeks (August – October). This is a great way to make friends, laugh and learn. The content will address common conversation situations, how to make friends and talk to local students, Australian slang and accents as well as having a party at the end of semester! Registration for class is open with the timetable being released in late June.

Visit monash.edu/students/conversational-english or email english.connect@monash.edu for more information.

4. Uni & Chill: how to have a life at university

All first years! As part of Monash University’s student led Mental Health Champions program, we’re excited to bring to you… Uni & Chill! This time together is aimed at helping you learn and reflect upon things that can help you on your university journey. What better way to do this, than in a warm, engaging and safe environment with other uni students!

The dates will be:
Monday 8 August 6:30pm -7:30pm
Monday 15 August 6:30pm -7:30pm
Monday 22 August 6:30pm -7:30pm
Monday 29 August 6:30pm -7:30pm

Broadly, we will be exploring procrastination, self-care, mindfulness, and ways to get the most out of and adjust to university life. Each of these areas has some potential for you to do better or feel better when it comes to your university experience. Yes, grades are important, but what’s just as important is having fun along the way, and creating space in our lives and minds to do this. Register through the Monash Booking System, bookings are essential and places are limited. Register here and join the Facebook event here: .

LSS Careers Notices

1. Career Confident has opened in McKinnon. We offer a range of affordable career services and have specialist knowledge of the legal sector and graduate employment market

Are you ready to graduate? Boutique careers consultancy practice, Career Confident has just opened in McKinnon. Helen Green, Director, has specialist knowledge of the local legal sector, professional services and the competitive graduate employment market. Career Confident is offering Monash Law students and recent graduates a 30% discount on all services for the next three months (usually 20%).

Helen is a professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia. She has worked in positions involving a high degree of employer contact in the legal sector for many years, most recently at Melbourne Law School where she was Law School’s Career Programs Consultant. Services offered include; career counselling, job search strategies, documentation review, LinkedIn/social media profiles, tertiary course advice, mentoring and interview preparation. She enjoys working with students and has helped many law students and recent graduates. To find out more, read client testimonials and download some free articles, visit our website, check out our facebook page or phone Helen 0428 888 292.

2. King & Wood Mallesons launches Become App

To coincide with the opening of this years’ clerkship applications, King & Wood Mallesons have created an app – KWM Become – which helps you navigate the process and ultimately secure the right clerkship for you. The app is free to download and provides unique insight into what life is really like at a leading commercial law firm, including actual examples of what junior lawyers do at KWM on a day to day basis.

The app also includes a quick quiz to see if KWM is right for you along with regular updates throughout the application process and hints and tips about how to secure the right clerkship. To download free of charge today, visit the App Store or Google Play.

3. Baker & McKenzie: updated website and application process

Applications for Baker & McKenzie’s Melbourne Summer Clerkship Program are open. Apply via our website. We look forward to receiving our application.

Please note that this is a recent change and any details provided in our Seasonal Clerkship Guide are now incorrect. Please use the website above for applications.

4. Allens Adopts a Rare Approach to Recruitment

Allens is proud to be the founding partner of Rare’s Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) In Australia. Allens is using this tool in its clerkship application process this year, and are keen to share information about the system with students.

Rare enables us to view a candidate in context by offering a more complete picture of an individual’s background, including socio-economic and family background, education experience and performance and culture. The CRS is used by all the magic circle firms in the UK. The research shows that students from disadvantage backgrounds are 50% more likely to be hired using this tool.

If you have any questions about the CRS please contact our Graduate Resourcing team at Student.Careers@allens.com.au or click here.

JD

1. JD Office Hours

The JD LSS office hours are as follows:

Monday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Wednesday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Thursday: 11.00am – 3.00pm

During these times memberships and event tickets can be purchased. However if these times do not suit you please contact jd.adminactivities@monashlss.com

End of Gazette 26/07/2016

LSS General Notices

1. The L Card

You may be wondering what the new card you received with your membership keyring is, and it is an exciting new initiative with all Victorian LSS’ to create one discount card to be used across Melbourne.

On Clayton campus, the card is accepted at Artichoke & Whitebait and Taste Baguette for a 10% discount. For a full list of discounts, visit thevlcard.com.

2. Law Council of Australia Scholarships 2016: Business Law

Each year the Business Law Section offers three scholarships of $5000 to the writer of the best papers in fields of Competition, Corporations and Taxation Law.

The scholarships are targeted to ‘early career’ legal professionals with less than four years of professional experience in the legal field of their paper. In the past winners have come from across academia, business and government sectors.

These scholarships are well suited to any Honours or research student who has previously written on a topic in one of the available fields.

Entries close Sunday 31 July 2016 at 5.00pm. For more information, please see here.

3. Leap into Leadership Online

Leap into Leadership Online is a suite of free modules to develop your employability and leadership skills at your own pace. It’s available for all current Monash students, any time – so you can complete as many modules as you like, at any stage of your studies.

Each module is practical, straightforward and fun, and takes about one to two hours to complete. There are no formal assessments to hand in, and you’ll earn a certificate for each module.

So, whether you want to hone your skills in communication, managing events or projects, teamwork or goal-setting, check out the modules on offer and get started today.

4. Victoria Law Foundation Oration

The VLA warmly invite you to attend the 2016 Law Oration.

The annual Law Oration is a free public lecture that explores important legal issues shaping our community.

We are pleased to announce that The Honourable Justice Weinberg of the Court of Appeal will be presenting the Oration, and will speak on the topic ‘Of Mozart, Modern Drafting and the Criminal Lawyers’ Lament’.

Justice Weinberg is a former Queen’s Counsel and Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, and was appointed to the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Victoria, in 2008.

Date: Thursday 21 July 2016

Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm (Doors open at 5:30 pm. Please allow time to pass through security.)

Venue: Banco Court, Supreme Court of Victoria, 210 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Seats are limited. Bookings essential here.

LSS Careers Notices

1. LK Group Paralegal position

LK Group is a Melbourne based family of private companies with diverse interests across property, technology, human resources, business transformation and outsourcing, digital animation and sports, spanning operations in Australia, the United States and the Philippines.

LK Group is currently seeking a talented and motivated Paralegal to join their growing team.

Key responsibilities will include creation and maintenance of relevant registers, establishment and implementation of relevant governance processes, assist with research, walk up enquiries and review of contracts.

Please review the full position description here.

All applications to be sent to Dominic at Wall Street (or email your resume to jobs@wallst.com.au) by Friday 1 July 2016.

2. Allens adopts a Rare approach to recruitment

Allens is proud to be the founding partner of Rare’s Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) In Australia.

Allens is using this tool in its clerkship application process this year, and are keen to share information about the system with students.

Rare makes it possible to view a candidate in context by offering a more complete picture of an individual’s background, including socio-economic and family background, education experience and performance and culture.

The CRS is used by all the magic circle firms in the UK. The research shows that students from disadvantage backgrounds are 50% more likely to be hired using this tool.

If you have any questions about the CRS please contact the Allens Graduate Resourcing team at Student.Careers@allens.com.au or visit www.allens.com.au/graduates.

Social Justice & Equity

1. Northern Community Legal Centre volunteer positions

NCLC is looking for law students to volunteer as part of a new dedicated Infringements Team.

This is one of three volunteer positions who will work closely with the Community Lawyer to run all of Northern CLC’s fines files and will form a dedicated “Infringements Team.”

Each volunteer will have their own list of files which will include a mx of internal review, special circumstances, exceptional circumstances and penalty enforcement warrants files.

This position will be for one full day per week for 12 months.

Please see the full position description and selection criteria here.

All applications are to be sent to volunteercoordinator@northernclc.org.au before Thursday 30 June 2016.

JD

1. JD Office Hours

The JD LSS office hours are as follows:

Monday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Wednesday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Thursday: 11.00am – 3.00pm

During these times memberships and event tickets can be purchased. However if these times do not suit you please contact jd.adminactivities@monashlss.com

LSS General Notices

1. The L Card

You may be wondering what the new card you received with your membership keyring is, and it is an exciting new initiative with all Victorian LSS’ to create one discount card to be used across Melbourne.

On Clayton campus, the card is accepted at Artichoke & Whitebait and Taste Baguette for a 10% discount. For a full list of discounts, visit thevlcard.com.

2. Law Council of Australia Scholarships 2016: Business Law

Each year the Business Law Section offers three scholarships of $5000 to the writer of the best papers in fields of Competition, Corporations and Taxation Law.

The scholarships are targeted to ‘early career’ legal professionals with less than four years of professional experience in the legal field of their paper. In the past winners have come from across academia, business and government sectors.

These scholarships are well suited to any Honours or research student who has previously written on a topic in one of the available fields.

Entries close Sunday 31 July 2016 at 5.00pm. For more information, please see here.

3. Leap into Leadership Online

Leap into Leadership Online is a suite of free modules to develop your employability and leadership skills at your own pace. It’s available for all current Monash students, any time – so you can complete as many modules as you like, at any stage of your studies.

Each module is practical, straightforward and fun, and takes about one to two hours to complete. There are no formal assessments to hand in, and you’ll earn a certificate for each module.

So, whether you want to hone your skills in communication, managing events or projects, teamwork or goal-setting, check out the modules on offer and get started today.

LSS Careers Notices

1. LK Group Paralegal position

LK Group is a Melbourne based family of private companies with diverse interests across property, technology, human resources, business transformation and outsourcing, digital animation and sports, spanning operations in Australia, the United States and the Philippines.

LK Group is currently seeking a talented and motivated Paralegal to join their growing team.

Key responsibilities will include creation and maintenance of relevant registers, establishment and implementation of relevant governance processes, assist with research, walk up enquiries and review of contracts.

Please review the full position description here.

All applications to be sent to Dominic at Wall Street (or email your resume to jobs@wallst.com.au) by Friday 1 July 2016.

2. Mason Black Melbourne seeking paralegals

Mason Black Melbourne seek a number of paralegals to assist with large scale commercial litigation matters and an International Commercial Arbitration.

This role requires paralegals who are highly attentive, well organised and capable of adapting quickly to the complexities associated with commercial litigation proceedings. Some of the tasks involved include, assisting Counsel on a daily basis, maintaining their briefs, liaising with specialists, handling of confidential data and attending multi-party conferences.

Successful applicants will be welcomed into a tight knit team of solicitors and Counsel (including Queens Counsel). We are seeking very switched on, hardworking and committed individuals to fill these positions immediately. Successful applicants will be paid an hourly rate.

Please send a copy of your Cover Letter and CV to domenic_lucarelli@masonblack.com.au and do not contact the firm by any other means.

3. LIV Hot Topics: Develop a competitive edge in your legal career

With the increase of graduates entering the legal industry today, it’s in your best interest as a newly minted legal professional to learn how to market yourself and explore all career options available to you.

The fact that there are limited clerkships and traineeships isn’t necessarily a bad thing!

Competition often brings out the best work in lawyers – and with so many new practices going online, the opportunities available to graduates and new solicitors are more exciting than ever.

Date: Wednesday 15 June 2016

Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Venue: LIV Lecture Theatre, 470 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Price: $35 members, $55 non-members

RSVP: Please register here by Tuesday 14 June 2016

4. Allens adopts a Rare approach to recruitment

Allens is proud to be the founding partner of Rare’s Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) In Australia.

Allens is using this tool in its clerkship application process this year, and are keen to share information about the system with students.

Rare makes it possible to view a candidate in context by offering a more complete picture of an individual’s background, including socio-economic and family background, education experience and performance and culture.

The CRS is used by all the magic circle firms in the UK. The research shows that students from disadvantage backgrounds are 50% more likely to be hired using this tool.

If you have any questions about the CRS please contact the Allens Graduate Resourcing team at Student.Careers@allens.com.au or visit www.allens.com.au/graduates.

Competitions

1. HSF-NLUD International Negotiation Competition (INC)

INC is a competition organised by Herbert Smith Freehills and National Law University Delhi.

The first edition of the competition took place in 2014 and it was a big hit. The second edition, which was held in September 2015, drew participants from 23 internationally renowned universities from five countries, including the likes of Cambridge, Oxford, Sydney, Melbourne, Hong Kong and Cologne.

The competition aims at providing an opportunity to law students of select top universities across the globe to practice and improve their negotiation skills. It provides a platform for students to compete in a truly diverse and an international environment. The competition is carefully structured to simulate legal negotiations particularly for those students who aspire to be international lawyers.

Students participating in the competition will assume the roles of international lawyers in negotiating a series of legal problems. The problems will be based on real life examples and will comprise a common set of facts known to all participants and confidential information known only to the participants representing a particular side.

Each team will consist of two students, who must be enrolled in a full time degree (undergraduate or postgraduate) as at September 1 2016. Only one team per university will be allowed. The competition will begin 15 June 2016 (release of the problem), with the finals being 11 September 2016 and held in Delhi, India.

Please see here for more information.

Social Justice & Equity

1. Northern Community Legal Centre volunteer positions

NCLC is looking for law students to volunteer as part of a new dedicated Infringements Team.

This is one of three volunteer positions who will work closely with the Community Lawyer to run all of Northern CLC’s fines files and will form a dedicated “Infringements Team.”

Each volunteer will have their own list of files which will include a mx of internal review, special circumstances, exceptional circumstances and penalty enforcement warrants files.

This position will be for one full day per week for 12 months.

Please see the full position description and selection criteria here.

All applications are to be sent to volunteercoordinator@northernclc.org.au before Thursday 30 June 2016.

JD

1. JD Office Hours

The JD LSS office hours are as follows:

Monday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Wednesday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Thursday: 11.00am – 3.00pm

During these times memberships and event tickets can be purchased. However if these times do not suit you please contact jd.adminactivities@monashlss.com

LSS General Notices

1. The L Card

You may be wondering what the new card you received with your membership keyring is, and it is an exciting new initiative with all Victorian LSS’ to create one discount card to be used across Melbourne.

On Clayton campus, the card is accepted at Artichoke & Whitebait and Taste Baguette for a 10% discount. For a full list of discounts, visit thevlcard.com.

2. Law Council of Australia Scholarships 2016: Business Law

Each year the Business Law Section offers three scholarships of $5000 to the writer of the best papers in fields of Competition, Corporations and Taxation Law.

The scholarships are targeted to ‘early career’ legal professionals with less than four years of professional experience in the legal field of their paper. In the past winners have come from across academia, business and government sectors.

These scholarships are well suited to any Honours or research student who has previously written on a topic in one of the available fields.

Entries close Sunday 31 July 2016 at 5.00pm. For more information, please see here.

3. Leap into Leadership Online

Leap into Leadership Online is a suite of free modules to develop your employability and leadership skills at your own pace. It’s available for all current Monash students, any time – so you can complete as many modules as you like, at any stage of your studies.

Each module is practical, straightforward and fun, and takes about one to two hours to complete. There are no formal assessments to hand in, and you’ll earn a certificate for each module.

So, whether you want to hone your skills in communication, managing events or projects, teamwork or goal-setting, check out the modules on offer and get started today.

LSS Careers Notices

1. Mason Black Melbourne seeking paralegals

Mason Black Melbourne seek a number of paralegals to assist with large scale commercial litigation matters and an International Commercial Arbitration.

This role requires paralegals who are highly attentive, well organised and capable of adapting quickly to the complexities associated with commercial litigation proceedings. Some of the tasks involved include, assisting Counsel on a daily basis, maintaining their briefs, liaising with specialists, handling of confidential data and attending multi-party conferences.

Successful applicants will be welcomed into a tight knit team of solicitors and Counsel (including Queens Counsel). We are seeking very switched on, hardworking and committed individuals to fill these positions immediately. Successful applicants will be paid an hourly rate.

Please send a copy of your Cover Letter and CV to domenic_lucarelli@masonblack.com.au and do not contact the firm by any other means.

2. LIV Hot Topics: Develop a competitive edge in your legal career

With the increase of graduates entering the legal industry today, it’s in your best interest as a newly minted legal professional to learn how to market yourself and explore all career options available to you.

The fact that there are limited clerkships and traineeships isn’t necessarily a bad thing!

Competition often brings out the best work in lawyers – and with so many new practices going online, the opportunities available to graduates and new solicitors are more exciting than ever.

Date: Wednesday 15 June 2016

Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Venue: LIV Lecture Theatre, 470 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Price: $35 members, $55 non-members

RSVP: Please register here by Tuesday 14 June 2016

Competitions

1. HSF-NLUD International Negotiation Competition (INC)

INC is a competition organised by Herbert Smith Freehills and National Law University Delhi.

The first edition of the competition took place in 2014 and it was a big hit. The second edition, which was held in September 2015, drew participants from 23 internationally renowned universities from five countries, including the likes of Cambridge, Oxford, Sydney, Melbourne, Hong Kong and Cologne.

The competition aims at providing an opportunity to law students of select top universities across the globe to practice and improve their negotiation skills. It provides a platform for students to compete in a truly diverse and an international environment. The competition is carefully structured to simulate legal negotiations particularly for those students who aspire to be international lawyers.

Students participating in the competition will assume the roles of international lawyers in negotiating a series of legal problems. The problems will be based on real life examples and will comprise a common set of facts known to all participants and confidential information known only to the participants representing a particular side.

Each team will consist of two students, who must be enrolled in a full time degree (undergraduate or postgraduate) as at September 1 2016. Only one team per university will be allowed. The competition will begin 15 June 2016 (release of the problem), with the finals being 11 September 2016 and held in Delhi, India.

Please see here for more information.

Social Justice & Equity

1. King & Wood Mallesons “The Displacement Project”

On Wednesday 8 June 2016, King & Wood Mallesons, together with UNSW’s Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, are hosting a panel event, “The Displacement Project – Perspectives on Climate Change and Displacement”.

The Displacement Project aims to raise awareness among members of the legal profession and the broader community about climate change-related migration and displacement, the limitations of existing international legal frameworks and the policies that can be implemented in response to this issue.

The Displacement Project has two fantastic speakers, from cross-disciplinary fields, who will each offer a unique insight into the human impact of climate change.

Please register here.

More details about the event can be found here.

JD

1. JD Office Hours

The JD LSS office hours are as follows:

Monday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Wednesday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Thursday: 11.00am – 3.00pm

During these times memberships and event tickets can be purchased. However if these times do not suit you please contact jd.adminactivities@monashlss.com

LSS General Notices

1. The L Card

You may be wondering what the new card you received with your membership keyring is, and it is an exciting new initiative with all Victorian LSS’ to create one discount card to be used across Melbourne.

On Clayton campus, the card is accepted at Artichoke & Whitebait and Taste Baguette for a 10% discount. For a full list of discounts, visit thevlcard.com.

2. Law Council of Australia Scholarships 2016: Business Law

Each year the Business Law Section offers three scholarships of $5000 to the writer of the best papers in fields of Competition, Corporations and Taxation Law.

The scholarships are targeted to ‘early career’ legal professionals with less than four years of professional experience in the legal field of their paper. In the past winners have come from across academia, business and government sectors.

These scholarships are well suited to any Honours or research student who has previously written on a topic in one of the available fields.

Entries close Sunday 31 July 2016 at 5.00pm. For more information, please see here.

3. Leap into Leadership Online

Leap into Leadership Online is a suite of free modules to develop your employability and leadership skills at your own pace. It’s available for all current Monash students, any time – so you can complete as many modules as you like, at any stage of your studies.

Each module is practical, straightforward and fun, and takes about one to two hours to complete. There are no formal assessments to hand in, and you’ll earn a certificate for each module.

So, whether you want to hone your skills in communication, managing events or projects, teamwork or goal-setting, check out the modules on offer and get started today.

LSS Careers Notices

1. Mason Black Melbourne seeking paralegals

Mason Black Melbourne seek a number of paralegals to assist with large scale commercial litigation matters and an International Commercial Arbitration.

This role requires paralegals who are highly attentive, well organised and capable of adapting quickly to the complexities associated with commercial litigation proceedings. Some of the tasks involved include, assisting Counsel on a daily basis, maintaining their briefs, liaising with specialists, handling of confidential data and attending multi-party conferences.

Successful applicants will be welcomed into a tight knit team of solicitors and Counsel (including Queens Counsel). We are seeking very switched on, hardworking and committed individuals to fill these positions immediately. Successful applicants will be paid an hourly rate.

Please send a copy of your Cover Letter and CV to domenic_lucarelli@masonblack.com.au and do not contact the firm by any other means.

2. LIV Hot Topics: Develop a competitive edge in your legal career

With the increase of graduates entering the legal industry today, it’s in your best interest as a newly minted legal professional to learn how to market yourself and explore all career options available to you.

The fact that there are limited clerkships and traineeships isn’t necessarily a bad thing!

Competition often brings out the best work in lawyers – and with so many new practices going online, the opportunities available to graduates and new solicitors are more exciting than ever.

Date: Wednesday 15 June 2016

Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Venue: LIV Lecture Theatre, 470 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Price: $35 members, $55 non-members

RSVP: Please register here by Tuesday 14 June 2016

Competitions

1. HSF-NLUD International Negotiation Competition (INC)

INC is a competition organised by Herbert Smith Freehills and National Law University Delhi.

The first edition of the competition took place in 2014 and it was a big hit. The second edition, which was held in September 2015, drew participants from 23 internationally renowned universities from five countries, including the likes of Cambridge, Oxford, Sydney, Melbourne, Hong Kong and Cologne.

The competition aims at providing an opportunity to law students of select top universities across the globe to practice and improve their negotiation skills. It provides a platform for students to compete in a truly diverse and an international environment. The competition is carefully structured to simulate legal negotiations particularly for those students who aspire to be international lawyers.

Students participating in the competition will assume the roles of international lawyers in negotiating a series of legal problems. The problems will be based on real life examples and will comprise a common set of facts known to all participants and confidential information known only to the participants representing a particular side.

Each team will consist of two students, who must be enrolled in a full time degree (undergraduate or postgraduate) as at September 1 2016. Only one team per university will be allowed. The competition will begin 15 June 2016 (release of the problem), with the finals being 11 September 2016 and held in Delhi, India.

Please see here for more information.

2. 2016 National Essay Competition – open now

The NEC is open to all Australian law students and recent law graduates.

Students are encouraged to submit an academic paper between 3,000 and 12,000 words on any legal issue.

The winner will receive a prize of $1,000. The top four papers will also receive national exposure in the 2016 Australian Law Students’ Association Academic Journal which is distributed to all Australian law student societies.

The due date for all submissions is Monday 6 June 2016 at 5.00pm AEST.

For further information about the competition, including the submission requirements and marking criteria, please see here.

Social Justice & Equity

1. Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre Volunteer Opportunities

Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre is currently taking applications for its 2016 Semester 2 volunteer intake.

If you are interested in social justice and gaining legal experience working with clients who are socially and economically marginalised please consider applying.

We are currently looking for volunteers across both our offices, St Albans and Melton. The role will require a 12 month commitment to complete one full day per week.

If you are interested please send your current CV and a covering letter (as attached PDF files) to legal@comm-unityplus.org.au.

2. King & Wood Mallesons “The Displacement Project”

On Wednesday 8 June 2016, King & Wood Mallesons, together with UNSW’s Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, are hosting a panel event, “The Displacement Project – Perspectives on Climate Change and Displacement”.

The Displacement Project aims to raise awareness among members of the legal profession and the broader community about climate change-related migration and displacement, the limitations of existing international legal frameworks and the policies that can be implemented in response to this issue.

The Displacement Project has two fantastic speakers, from cross-disciplinary fields, who will each offer a unique insight into the human impact of climate change.

Please register here.

More details about the event can be found here.

3. LIV Hot Topics: High Rates of Youth Imprisonment

It’s no secret that youth imprisonment rates are on the rise, but there are many steps that can be taken to prevent this being an ongoing issue.

What can you do to help lower the rate of youth imprisonment? Early intervention and knowing the root causes that lead young people to commit crimes is crucial.

This session will be delivered by experts in their field and is set to consider this topic from three perspectives: legal, social and anecdotal.

Panellists include Laura Wilson, Indigenous Rights Unit Lawyer, Human Rights Legal Centre and Ian Lanyon, Director of Secure Services, Department of Health and Human Services.

The moderator will be Melinda Walker, LIV Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law.

Date: Thursday 2 June 2016

Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Venue: LIV Lecture Theatre, 470 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Price: $35 members, $45 non-members

Register here.

JD

1. JD Office Hours

The JD LSS office hours are as follows:

Monday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Wednesday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Thursday: 11.00am – 3.00pm

During these times memberships and event tickets can be purchased. However if these times do not suit you please contact jd.adminactivities@monashlss.com

LSS General Notices

1. The L Card

You may be wondering what the new card you received with your membership keyring is, and it is an exciting new initiative with all Victorian LSS’ to create one discount card to be used across Melbourne.

On Clayton campus, the card is accepted at Artichoke & Whitebait and Taste Baguette for a 10% discount. For a full list of discounts, visit thevlcard.com.

2. Monash University Generator presents “The Ideator”

If you’ve got a start-up idea (or three) rattling around in your brain…

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship and innovation, even if you’ve never considered doing it yourself…

If you’re a technowhiz, marketing genius, builder, leader or cheer squad…

Everyone has a unique skill or an interesting perspective that can add value.

The IDEATOR is a fun start-up event where you can hash through lots of ideas, hack through a few promising ones and pitch the best ideas.

This could be a really fun 2 days, or it could be the start of an amazing journey.

Whether you’re a die hard junkie of the start-up or just want to vicariously experience the buzz of entrepreneurship, we welcome you to come along, and bring a friend!

When: 1.00pm Tuesday 24 May – 4.30pm Wednesday 25 May 2016

Where: 271 Collins St, Melbourne

What: start-up hackathon with mentorship, prototyping, pitch practice, etc.

Sector: 3 tracks – life science, Monash Challenge (IT), small biz/social

Sign up here.

3. Law Council of Australia Scholarships: Business Law

Each year the Business Law Section offers three scholarships of $5000 to the writer of the best papers in fields of Competition, Corporations and Taxation Law.

The scholarships are targeted to ‘early career’ legal professionals with less than four years of professional experience in the legal field of their paper. In the past winners have come from across academia, business and government sectors.

These scholarships are well suited to any Honours or research student who has previously written on a topic in one of the available fields.

Entries close Sunday 31 July 2016 at 5.00pm. For more information, please see here.

4. Leap into Leadership Online

Leap into Leadership Online is a suite of free modules to develop your employability and leadership skills at your own pace. It’s available for all current Monash students, any time – so you can complete as many modules as you like, at any stage of your studies.

Each module is practical, straightforward and fun, and takes about one to two hours to complete. There are no formal assessments to hand in, and you’ll earn a certificate for each module.

So, whether you want to hone your skills in communication, managing events or projects, teamwork or goal-setting, check out the modules on offer and get started today.

LSS Careers Notices

1. Herbert Smith Freehills Commercial Series

Herbert Smith Freehills invites you to an evening to learn more about the firm, practice areas, who they are and what they do.

Join them for a practical and interactive networking evening on any of the following dates.

All sessions run from 5.00pm – 7.00pm at Herbert Smith Freehills, Level 42, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne.

Thursday 26 May: Employment, pensions and incentives

Monday 30 May: Corporate

Please register here if you are interested in attending one of the above events.

Please note that places are allocated to penultimate year students in the first instance.

2. Ashurst Open House

Aim beyond pure legal knowledge. Beyond commercial advice. Be known for something more: a clarity of thought and an instinct for problem solving that can influence governments and leading businesses the world over.

Join our Open House in Melbourne and we’ll show you first-hand what it is like to work at Ashurst.

You will have the opportunity to interact with all levels of the firm giving you an insight to the work we do across our practice areas, the clients we work with and to understand what life is like for our seasonal clerks and graduates.

This event is for highly driven law students graduating no earlier than 2018, with a genuine interest in practising commercial law.

Please register your interest here. You will be asked to complete a short application form and upload your CV.

Date: Tuesday 26 May 2016

Time: 5.00pm – 7.30pm

Venue: Ashurst, 181 William St, Melbourne

3. LIV Ideas for Careers: Mergers & Acquisitions

How can you put all that you’ve learned as a law student, graduate or new solicitor into context? The Ideas for Careers sessions have been developed for just that purpose, to help you see what everyday working life is like in specific areas of practice. This is a great way to find out how your own skills might fit within an area of the law.

Panellists include Niva Sivakumar, Legal Counsel, Mesoblast Limited, Adam Goldner, Senior Associate, Russell Kennedy Lawyers and Ashleigh Le, Senior Associate, Gadens.

Date: Wednesday 25 May 2016

Time: 5.00 – 7.00pm

Venue: LIV Lecture Theatre, 470 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Price: $20 for members, $30 for non-members

Register here.

Competitions

1. HSF-NLUD International Negotiation Competition (INC)

INC is a competition organised by Herbert Smith Freehills and National Law University Delhi.

The first edition of the competition took place in 2014 and it was a big hit. The second edition, which was held in September 2015, drew participants from 23 internationally renowned universities from five countries, including the likes of Cambridge, Oxford, Sydney, Melbourne, Hong Kong and Cologne.

The competition aims at providing an opportunity to law students of select top universities across the globe to practice and improve their negotiation skills. It provides a platform for students to compete in a truly diverse and an international environment. The competition is carefully structured to simulate legal negotiations particularly for those students who aspire to be international lawyers.

Students participating in the competition will assume the roles of international lawyers in negotiating a series of legal problems. The problems will be based on real life examples and will comprise a common set of facts known to all participants and confidential information known only to the participants representing a particular side.

Each team will consist of two students, who must be enrolled in a full time degree (undergraduate or postgraduate) as at September 1 2016. Only one team per university will be allowed. The competition will begin 15 June 2016 (release of the problem), with the finals being 11 September 2016 and held in Delhi, India.

Please see here for more information.

2. 2016 National Essay Competition – open now

The NEC is open to all Australian law students and recent law graduates.

Students are encouraged to submit an academic paper between 3,000 and 12,000 words on any legal issue.

The winner will receive a prize of $1,000. The top four papers will also receive national exposure in the 2016 Australian Law Students’ Association Academic Journal which is distributed to all Australian law student societies.

The due date for all submissions is Monday 6 June 2016 at 5.00pm AEST.

For further information about the competition, including the submission requirements and marking criteria, please see here.

Social Justice & Equity

1. Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre Volunteer Opportunities

Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre is currently taking applications for its 2016 Semester 2 volunteer intake.

If you are interested in social justice and gaining legal experience working with clients who are socially and economically marginalised please consider applying.

We are currently looking for volunteers across both our offices, St Albans and Melton. The role will require a 12 month commitment to complete one full day per week.

If you are interested please send your current CV and a covering letter (as attached PDF files) to legal@comm-unityplus.org.au.

2. King & Wood Mallesons “The Displacement Project”

On Wednesday 8 June 2016, King & Wood Mallesons, together with UNSW’s Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, are hosting a panel event, “The Displacement Project – Perspectives on Climate Change and Displacement”.

The Displacement Project aims to raise awareness among members of the legal profession and the broader community about climate change-related migration and displacement, the limitations of existing international legal frameworks and the policies that can be implemented in response to this issue.

The Displacement Project has two fantastic speakers, from cross-disciplinary fields, who will each offer a unique insight into the human impact of climate change.

Please register here.

More details about the event can be found here.

3. LIV Hot Topics: High Rates of Youth Imprisonment

It’s no secret that youth imprisonment rates are on the rise, but there are many steps that can be taken to prevent this being an ongoing issue.

What can you do to help lower the rate of youth imprisonment? Early intervention and knowing the root causes that lead young people to commit crimes is crucial.

This session will be delivered by experts in their field and is set to consider this topic from three perspectives: legal, social and anecdotal.

Panellists include Laura Wilson, Indigenous Rights Unit Lawyer, Human Rights Legal Centre and Ian Lanyon, Director of Secure Services, Department of Health and Human Services.

The moderator will be Melinda Walker, LIV Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law.

Date: Thursday 2 June 2016

Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Venue: LIV Lecture Theatre, 470 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Price: $35 members, $45 non-members

Register here.

JD

1. Tennis at Flagstaff Gardens

Join us for a casual hit of tennis at Flagstaff Gardens at 5.00pm on Thursday 26 May 2016.

Please register your attendance here to secure a place.

A small fee (less than $6.45 per person) will be required to cover the court hire costs.

2. JD Office Hours

The JD LSS office hours are as follows:

Monday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Wednesday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm

Thursday: 11.00am – 3.00pm

During these times memberships and event tickets can be purchased. However if these times do not suit you please contact jd.adminactivities@monashlss.com