1. Social Media Ambassador Program

Are you studying law and planning to apply for a graduate job or clerkship this year?

Register for the 2021 Law Careers Super Fair and meet both engineering and non-engineering employers wanting to hire YOU!

REGISTER HERE: https://monashlaw.prosple.com/lcsf-2021/register

3. TPAV 2022 Graduate Program – Legal Stream

Are you thinking about graduate programs for 2022?

4. Australian Government Graduate Program

This year you can apply once for an Australian Government Graduate Program stream and be considered for multiple agencies.

APPLY NOW: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/graduate-portal

5. Career Connect Events

NDIS are coming to Monash – Session on Thursday!

The team at NDIS are wanting to speak to engaged students from all faculties about opportunities in their ‘Just Brilliant Graduate Program for 2022’.

Come and join senior leaders from NDIS and you will gain tips on how to apply for roles based on the Australian Public Service guidelines and information specific to NDIA recruitment processes.

REGISTER NOW:

1 Apr 2021, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/students/events/detail/7004040

2021 Tech Careers Super Fair!

The Tech Careers Super Fair is for all students from any degree exploring a fast paced career with a technology or software focused employer. This is an interactive virtual career fair designed to help you learn about graduate job and internship opportunities you can apply for.

REGISTER NOW:

30 March 2021, 2.00pm – 4.00pm

https://monash-gradcareers.prosple.com/tcsf-2021/register

Opportunity for female students with Oliver Wyman!

Currently seeking penultimate year female students who display curiosity and drive with strong problem-solving and analytical skills looking to gain insight and exposure into the consulting industry.

The Oliver Wyman Women’s Scholarship awards you with the following:

• $15,000

• Summer internship in Sydney, which may include time in an overseas office within the Asia Pacific region

• A senior female Oliver Wyman mentor

Oliver Wyman is a fair and equal employer, committed to recruiting and retaining the most diverse talent. We look for people who display initiative, intuition, and creativity with a strong problem-solving and analytical mindset. We do not require specific academic majors or industry experience and seek out diversity of experience and skills. We value extracurricular activities and evidence of leading an interesting and impactful life outside of your studies.

Apply by Wednesday 7 April 2021

APPLY NOW:

https://careers.mmc.com/global/en/job/R_112438/R-112438-The-Oliver-Wyman-Women’s-Scholarship-Intern-Sydney

Do you want to stand out in the Graduate Jobs Market?

Career Connect are running employability workshops this week that will help you to develop your employability edge. Having competent employability skills is an enormous advantage, whether you’re applying for your first job or wanting to develop your career. To help you improve these skills, we provide workshops that cover a range of topics, from networking, to personal brand and effective career planning.

All our workshops are online, conducted by professional advisers and facilitators, and are suitable for both domestic and international students across all disciplines.

REGISTER NOW:

https://www.monash.edu/career-connect/build/employability-workshops

1. LSS Peer Mentoring Program Study Skills Sessions (3-9 March)

2. KPMG Women in Audit Event (9 March)

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms, with over 227,000 people in more than 146 countries.

As we prepare for the upcoming Graduate and Vacationer recruitment season, we would like to make you aware of the KPMG Women in Audit event. This event aims to bring together women from across the accounting and audit field, from experienced leaders to those just starting their careers. The event will feature three inspiring women auditors from KPMG who will share their career journeys, the challenges they’ve faced and how women can be successful leaders in this dynamic area.

Sign up now to hear about career journeys and what it means to be a leader in this dynamic field. The KPMG Graduate Recruitment team will also be on hand to talk you through the recruitment process and the amazing opportunities available in Audit at KPMG.

Event details

Name: Women in Audit @ KPMG Virtual Event

Date: 9 March 2021

Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm AEDT

Registrations Close 1 March

The event is open to students nationally in their penultimate and final year of undergraduate and postgraduate studies, regardless of their degree / location. You can register via the KPMG Careers website at this link.

3. KPMG National Enterprise Showcase Event (11 March)

You know KPMG, you might not know KPMG Enterprise.

Do you have a passion to work with start-ups, small to medium-sized and family businesses? It’s all we do!

Join us for our National Enterprise Showcase virtual event to hear about some of the exciting work our various Enterprise teams do, as well as learn more about the Graduate and Vacationer opportunities at KPMG.

We are actively looking for students studying from all degree disciplines to join our different Enterprise groups. You’ll hear from senior leaders across the business and discover more about the work we do, the different backgrounds we look for and where you could fit.

At KPMG, we’re committed to providing an open and friendly environment for our talent that offers long-term growth, constant challenge and generous rewards. It’s a philosophy that will continue throughout your career with us and touch every stage of your development.

But don’t just take our word for it, come along to hear first-hand from our people on what makes KPMG Enterprise a great place to work!

Date: 11 March 2021

Time: 2.00pm – 3.30pm AEDT

Click here to register: http://bit.ly/3c1P0xh

4. CLARS Event: Virtual Visiting Scholars Seminar – ‘The Rise of
Passive / Index Investing in the Context of Climate Change’ (17 March) 

The Centre for Commercial Law & Regulatory Studies (CLARS) is pleased to invite you to the second Virtual Visiting Scholars seminar for 2021.

The series aims to attract outstanding young scholars from around the world to present their current work and engage online with Monash Law School researchers.

The program contributes to enriching our research environment and provides networking opportunities for faculty members. This is particularly important when traditional travel is not possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We hope that the program will contribute to the development of ongoing research relationships with other scholars and universities, both nationally and internationally.

Date: 17 March 2021

Time: 7.00PM AEDT

Register here: http://bit.ly/2MQBQKU

5. CLARS & Economics Session – The Google/Fitbit Merger: Where Do We Stand? (30 March)

7. How Much do Investors Care About Social Responsibility? (17 August)

Join Associate Professor Scott Hirst for the next instalment of the CLARS Law & Business Seminar Series.

In this session, Associate Professor Hirst will discuss empirical evidence on investors’ willingness to sacrifice investment returns for social purposes, and how investor preferences relate to the important current debates about social responsibility, corporate purpose, and stakeholderism.

Date: 17 August 2021

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM AEST

Register here: http://bit.ly/3kTiMrV

3. Startup Failure (Thurs 18 Feb)

Venture-backed startups famously “exit” by going public or selling to another company through an acquisition deal. A different path, however, is far more common – failure.

Despite the large amounts invested in venture-backed startups, and their high average rate of failure, these companies rarely use the formal Chapter 11 bankruptcy process that is embraced by distressed public companies seeking to preserving their going-concern value.

In this discussion, Professor Elizabeth Pollman (Pennsylvania Law School) will provide an account of startup failure, including:

• Why bankruptcy law does not fit the needs of most distressed venture-backed startups
• What we can learn from the rare exceptions and
• How alternative mechanisms serve an important role in the venture capital ecosystem.

Date: Thursday 18 February

Time: 1:00pm – 2:15pm AEDT

RSVP essential here

1. Q&A with former Chief Justice of Supreme Court [Updated registration link]

Please note: an email was sent recently featuring a broken registration link. Please use the correct registration link below.

You are invited to this exclusive and exciting event.

Prof the Hon Marilyn Warren AC QC had an inspiring and trail-blazing law career which saw her rise through the ranks and ultimately become Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria.

She was the first female Chief Justice appointed to this position in both Victorian and Australian history.

Since her retirement from the Court, Prof Warren has joined Monash University as a Vice-Chancellor’s Professorial Fellow.

This special event is your opportunity to ask Prof Warren your questions about her career journey and learn her tips for building resilience and finding success in your career.

Date: Tuesday 30 June
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Zoom
Register for the event here

Interviewers

• Cjay Aksoyoglu: Cjay is a current JD student and JD Peer Mentoring Coordinator (LSS).
• Simon D’Angelo: Simon is a recent JD graduate, recipient of the Chief Justice Marilyn Warren (Supreme Court) Prize for Best JD/LLM Student, and winner of the Planning and Environment category of the 2020 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards.

2. Clerkship Masterclass

Are you about to undertaking a winter clerkship or traineeship? 

If so, don’t miss attending our Clerkship Masterclass.

The Masterclass is designed to deliver essential and practical skills relating to research, including:

• Writing
• Preparing memos
• Using legal databases
• Tips to work effectively during the Clerkship

3. Need Tax Return Help?

Tax Help is a network of ATO-trained and accredited Monash student volunteers who provide a free and confidential service to help people complete their tax returns online using myTax.

Appointments are available from the 1st of July – 31st of October and will be run on Zoom until further notice.

To make an appointment, visit https://msa.monash.edu/taxhelp  

4. Virtual Campus Tours, Website Tours, O Social Events  

MSA Volunteering is hosting an array of virtual orientation events and tours from mid-July.  

Including online campus tours, faculty website tours, Q&As, chat sessions, trivia nights, Netflix parties, a Virtual Melbourne Scavenger Hunt and Virtual Monash Amazing Race.

All events are hosted by Monash students for Monash students.

For more information or to register, visit msa.monash.edu/events/orientation

1. SecondBite free meal package program

National food rescue organisation SecondBite is offering Monash international students a frozen meal package as part of their free food program. For a limited time and while stocks last, MSA and MONSU Caulfield will distribute free frozen meal packages at our Clayton and Caulfield campuses each Tuesday. Social distancing measures will be in place.

Students must register with their preferred date and time with pick up at either the Clayton or Caulfield campuses.

2. Library Support

The Library is here to support students and staff.

• Library services have moved online and all libraries are closed except Matheson and Peninsula, until further notice. Find out more.

• If you need help with assignments or studies, you can drop in completely online to get expert advice from a learning skills adviser or librarian.

• The Library blog provides weekly articles full of strategies and tips for study success.

• You can access live chat on the Library website as well as telephone help on +61 3 9905 5054 from Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm.

• Enjoy unlimited online access to the digital replica of the Australian Financial Review, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald on any device (Monash login required).

• For fun and engagement, the Rare Books Bake Off is open to Monash students and there are online jigsaw puzzles too. These are great distractions and stress busters!

3. Disability Support Services (DSS)

Developed in conjunction with DSS and Career Connect, the GradWISE program is designed to provide support and improve employment opportunities for students living with a disability, illness or injury.

GradWISE complements existing support provided by Monash by offering a customised coaching program in a one-on-one setting. Its aim is to give students the skills and experience they need to find the perfect graduate role.

1. Progressive Law Network Policy Essay competition – closes tonight

The Progressive Law Network invites Monash University students to share their thoughts about important and emerging issues in Public Interest Law. Get your voice heard on a public law or law reform issue and share your thoughts on how an area of public law can promote access to justice and fair policies for all. This year’s topic is: What is the most important public interest law issue of this new decade? 

Enter for a chance to win a ticket to the Castan Centre Conference: Human Rights 2020. 

The winning essay will also be recommended for publication in the Alternative Law Journal (subject to their review). The top five essays will be published with the launch of the new PLN website. 

Submissions are open now through this link. Essays must be submitted by 29 May midnight.

Judging the competition are Assc. Prof. Julie Debeljak, Assc. Prof. Patrick Emerton and Former Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bell AC QC. 

2. International Conference of Undergraduate Research (ICUR)

3. International Arbitration Essay Competition

The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) is Australia’s international dispute resolution institution.

ACICA is pleased to launch its inaugural essay competition in 2020, aimed at providing an opportunity for students and young lawyers to engage with current debate and be involved with the arbitration community.

The 2020 ACICA Essay Competition is open to students based in Australia studying a Bachelor, Juris Doctor or Masters level law degree in 2020, and to lawyers in their first five years of practice. We are excited to announce that the 2020 topic is International Arbitration & Climate Change. Further details about the topic and submission requirements are contained on the attached flyer. The deadline for submissions is 31 July 2020, with the winner being announced by 2 September 2020.

Learn more

4. Australian Academy of Law Essay Prize

NB: Suitable to Masters, PHD students, or others who possess a current legal qualification.

The Australian Academy of Law is pleased to announce the Annual Essay Prize for 2020.

The Prize is open to anyone, wherever resident, who possesses a recognised legal qualification suitable for legal admission purpose in any jurisdiction obtained not more than eight years prior to the closing date for the submission of essays.

The Prize is worth $10,000.

The essay topic for the Prize in 2020 is as follows:

“The impact of a new and widespread contagious disease on pre-existing contractual obligations. Note: Earlier ‘new’ outbreaks of infectious diseases may be taken into account.”

The deadline for the submission of an essay is 31 August 2020. Learn more

1. Law Week 18-24 May

2. Get involved in Monash Social

Missing the on-campus events and activities, or simply the social life with your uni-fam?

Monash.edu/monashsocial is your one-stop-shop for online initiatives from across the university.

Each week we will be updating with new content so jump on now and you never know, you might win something, find inner peace or even make a new friend.

3. Join the Monash Mooting Association

Interested in a career in advocacy? The Monash Mooting Association (MMA) provides students with the opportunity to advance in the discipline, skills and techniques required to become a talented and effective advocate in the legal profession.

With online training sessions, guest speaker events and mooting opportunities, MMA is here to allow Monash law students to excel in competitions both domestically and internationally, as well as in their future careers.

As a novel initiative, MMA looks forward to extending to law students the opportunity to engage with the law outside the classroom in a practical and innovative way.

Join the MMA Facebook page to register as a member and find out more.

4. Get involved in the MSA

From study buddies, to volunteering, video chats, art exhibitions and live cooking classes, the Monash Student Association remains committed to providing exceptional events and services to all Monash students. Check out the range of ways you can get involved in the MSA here: msa.monash.edu/msa-online/

1. International Arbitration Essay Competition

The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) is Australia’s international dispute resolution institution.

ACICA is pleased to launch its inaugural essay competition in 2020, aimed at providing an opportunity for students and young lawyers to engage with current debate and be involved with the arbitration community.

The 2020 ACICA Essay Competition is open to students based in Australia studying a Bachelor, Juris Doctor or Masters level law degree in 2020, and to lawyers in their first five years of practice. We are excited to announce that the 2020 topic is International Arbitration & Climate Change. Further details about the topic and submission requirements are contained on the attached flyer. The deadline for submissions is 31 July 2020, with the winner being announced by 2 September 2020.

Learn more

2. Australian Academy of Law Essay Prize

NB: Suitable to Masters, PHD students, or others who possess a current legal qualification.

The Australian Academy of Law is pleased to announce the Annual Essay Prize for 2020.

The Prize is open to anyone, wherever resident, who possesses a recognised legal qualification suitable for legal admission purpose in any jurisdiction obtained not more than eight years prior to the closing date for the submission of essays.

The Prize is worth $10,000.

The essay topic for the Prize in 2020 is as follows:

“The impact of a new and widespread contagious disease on pre-existing contractual obligations. Note: Earlier ‘new’ outbreaks of infectious diseases may be taken into account.”

The deadline for the submission of an essay is 31 August 2020. Learn more

4. Law Reform Submission: Religious Exemptions in Anti-Discrimination Legislation

The Progressive Law Network’s Law Reform Submission is a collaborative project that will allow first year students to contribute submissions to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Inquiry into Religious Exemptions in Anti-Discrimination Legislation.

The project will give students the opportunity to harness and develop their legal skills to achieve real goals with tangible results. 

Currently, the Australian Law Reform Commission is calling for submissions for a review into the framework of Religious Exemptions in Anti-Discrimination Legislation.

Express your interest here.

5. Progressive Law Network Policy Essay competition

The Progressive Law Network invites Monash University students to share their thoughts about important and emerging issues in Public Interest Law. Get your voice heard on a public law or law reform issue and share your thoughts on how an area of public law can promote access to justice and fair policies for all. This year’s topic is: What is the most important public interest law issue of this new decade? 

Enter for a chance to win a ticket to the Castan Centre Conference: Human Rights 2020. 

The winning essay will also be recommended for publication in the Alternative Law Journal (subject to their review). The top five essays will be published with the launch of the new PLN website. 

Submissions are open now through this link. Essays must be submitted by 29 May midnight.

Judging the competition are Assc. Prof. Julie Debeljak, Assc. Prof. Patrick Emerton and Former Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bell AC QC. 

1. Student support resources online

2. Counselling service for law students

3. Law Reform Submission: Religious Exemptions in Anti-Discrimination Legislation

The Progressive Law Network’s Law Reform Submission is a collaborative project that will allow first year students to contribute submissions to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Inquiry into Religious Exemptions in Anti-Discrimination Legislation.

The project will give students the opportunity to harness and develop their legal skills to achieve real goals with tangible results. 

Currently, the Australian Law Reform Commission is calling for submissions for a review into the framework of Religious Exemptions in Anti-Discrimination Legislation.

Express your interest here.

4. Progressive Law Network Policy Essay competition

The Progressive Law Network invites Monash University students to share their thoughts about important and emerging issues in Public Interest Law. Get your voice heard on a public law or law reform issue and share your thoughts on how an area of public law can promote access to justice and fair policies for all. This year’s topic is: What is the most important public interest law issue of this new decade? 

Enter for a chance to win a ticket to the Castan Centre Conference: Human Rights 2020. 

The winning essay will also be recommended for publication in the Alternative Law Journal (subject to their review). The top five essays will be published with the launch of the new PLN website. 

Submissions are open now through this link. Essays must be submitted by 29 May midnight.

Judging the competition are Assc. Prof. Julie Debeljak, Assc. Prof. Patrick Emerton and Former Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bell AC QC.