Law Student Gazette

1. 2012 Law Malaysia Program-Applications Extended!

2012 Law Malaysia Program-Applications extended until 20 April 2012!

• Monash Sunway campus in Malaysia, located near Kuala Lumpur
• 25 June – 24 August
• Full semester of law studies
• Taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities
• Applications are now open and close on Friday 9 March 2012
• Small classes, with students from partner universities, including Hong Kong, Malaysia and Paris

Monash Abroad travel grants will be available. Further information can be found here.

Application process including application form can be found here.

Please see here for further information.

2. Allen & Overy Hong Kong Information Session

Interested in working in Hong Kong in an international legal practice?

If you are considering pursuing a long term legal career in Hong Kong, a June/July 2012 summer placement with Allen & Overy may be the very best place to start.  A & O is an international law firm with more than 36 offices in 26 countries across the world.  Allen & Overy is looking for Monash University law students interested in participating in a first-class training programme, gain global experience, work on cutting-edge deals and learn from lawyers who are leaders in their field of practice.

To find out more about this exciting career opportunity, you are invited to attend an information session on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 1 – 2 pm, in Lecture Room 3, Law Building.

RSVPing is essential, and should be sent to law-marketing@monash.edu

For more information, please see A&O Monash Information Session Flyer, or visit www.allenovery.com/careers and select ‘Hong Kong’.

3. Linklaters Hong Kong Recruitment Presentation

Linklaters is a global law firm that advises the world’s leading companies, financial institutions and governments on their most important and challenging transactions and assignments. As an ambitious and innovative firm, they aim to become the leading premium global law firm. Whilst other law firms may have strengths in particular areas, Linklater’s firm is strong across the full range of corporate, financial and commercial law, making it a particularly stimulating place to train as a business lawyer.

Linklaters is looking for law students, who have a strong interest in progressing their career and gaining invaluable experience in a Hong Kong law firm.  If you are interested in finding out more, please attend the upcoming Linklaters information session:

Date: Friday 23 March, 2.30-3.30pm
Venue: L2, Building 12, Clayton Campus

4. Contact Singapore Work-in-Singapore Information Session

Date: Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Time: 1pm to 2pm (Light refreshments will be provided)
Venue: Monash University Clayton, L4, Ground Floor, Building 12
Register: Here.
Enquiries: australia@contactsingapore.sg or call 02 9232 3149.

Interested in a rewarding career in Singapore? Located at the crossroads of Asia, Singapore is an ever-evolving, fast-paced city that offers a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western cultures, cuisines, art and architecture on the island. Contact Singapore invites you to an Information Session to explore the exciting career opportunities that await you in this vibrant city!

Special Guests: Representatives from Freehills will be in attendance!

5. Clinical Legal Education Program at Monash

Eager to start gaining experience in the legal field now? Consider enrolling in professional practice units to manage your own files covering a wide range of legal matters, attend state and federal courts and liaise with legal practitioners on a regular basis! Go to the following pages for more information:

LAW5216 Professional Practice

LAW5218 Family Law Assistance Program (Professional Practice)

Please note: submit your application now for a chance to be accepted into the FLAP program for trimester 2!

6. Volunteering at the Family Law Assistance Program (FLAP)

If you are in your second year of your law degree and above, we encourage you to put your name on the waiting list to volunteer at FLAP.

You can do so by sending an email to Jenn Lindstrom (Volunteer Coordinator) at mols-volunteer@monash.edu to obtain an application for waiting list form.

Please note that FLAP recruits on a needs basis several times a year. Students will be contacted and provided with further information when opportunities arise. Please email Jenn if you have any further queries.

.: End of Student Gazette 19.3.2012 :.

1. Graduate Women Victoria Scholarships

Graduate Women Victoria is the new name for the Australian Federation of Universities Women Victoria, and are again offering annual scholarship assistance for women enrolled in universities in Victoria. The scholarships and bursaries range from $2000 to $5000, and are offered to women enrolled in 2012, in the following undergraduate courses at Victorian universities:

• Fourth year honours in an undergraduate degree

• Indigenous female students enrolled in an undergraduate degree

Applicants are asked to demonstrate that they are or have been experiencing disadvantage in the pursuit of their studies. Full details of all these scholarships, including application forms and referee guidelines, may be found on the Graduate Women Victoria website, and further information here Graduate Women Victoria.

2. 2012 Law Malaysia Program

2012 Law Malaysia Program-Applications now open!

• Monash Sunway campus in Malaysia, located near Kuala Lumpur
• 25 June – 24 August
• Full semester of law studies
• Taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities
• Applications are now open and close on Friday 9 March 2012
• Small classes, with students from partner universities, including Hong Kong, Malaysia and Paris

Monash Abroad travel grants will be available. Further information can be found here.

Application process including application form can be found here.

Please see here for further information.

3. Allen & Overy Hong Kong Information Session

Interested in working in Hong Kong in an international legal practice?

If you are considering pursuing a long term legal career in Hong Kong, a June/July 2012 summer placement with Allen & Overy may be the very best place to start.  A & O is an international law firm with more than 36 offices in 26 countries across the world.  Allen & Overy is looking for Monash University law students interested in participating in a first-class training programme, gain global experience, work on cutting-edge deals and learn from lawyers who are leaders in their field of practice.

To find out more about this exciting career opportunity, you are invited to attend an information session on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 1 – 2 pm, in Lecture Room 3, Law Building.

RSVPing is essential, and should be sent to law-marketing@monash.edu

For more information, please see A&O Monash Information Session Flyer, or visit www.allenovery.com/careers and select ‘Hong Kong’.

4. Volunteering at the Family Law Assistance Program (MOLS/FLAP)

If you are in your second year of your law degree (and above), we encourage you to put your name on the waiting list to volunteer at FLAP.

You can do so by sending a copy of the application form to the Volunteer Coordinator  at mols-volunteer@monash.edu

Please note that FLAP recruits are required on an as-needed basis several times a year so all waiting list students will be contacted and provided with information prior to recruitment. Please email Jenn Lindstrom at mols-volunteer@monash.edu if you have any further queries.

5. Eager to Start Gaining Experience in the Legal Field?

Consider enrolling in professional practice to manage your own files, attend court and liaise with legal practitioners on a regular bass! Click on the following links for more information.

LAW5218 Family law assistance program (professional practice)

LAW5216 Professional practice

Please note: submit your application now for a chance to be accepted into the FLAP program for trimester 2!

6. Applications now Open for Law School Ambassador Program 2012 & 2013

2012 & 13 Ambassador Program applications open 9.00 am Monday February 27, and close C.O.B. Friday 9 March, 2012.

The Program has grown in stature, reputation and developed over the past 4 years, with Ambassadors now running projects such as Staff Student Debates, Law Beyond Practice Evenings, Breakfast with Barristers, and Open Day Presentations, to name a few. Students will gain invaluable skills to assist in their leadership potential and future employability. Please check your eligibility (4 law Units completed), that you can commit to the program dates and find more information at the website.

To apply, complete the application form, and email the form to Lloyd.England@monash.edu. Selection will be based on a combination of application and interviews in Week 3 by Senior Ambassadors. The Senior Ambassadors from the 2012 & 13 Program look forward to you joining them for this years’ events and collaborations.

7. Linklaters Hong Kong Recruitment Presentation

Linklaters is a global law firm that advises the world’s leading companies, financial institutions and governments on their most important and challenging transactions and assignments. As an ambitious and innovative firm, they aim to become the leading premium global law firm. Whilst other law firms may have strengths in particular areas, Linklater’s firm is strong across the full range of corporate, financial and commercial law, making it a particularly stimulating place to train as a business lawyer.

Linklaters is looking for law students, who have a strong interest in progressing their career and gaining invaluable experience in a Hong Kong law firm.  If you are interested in finding out more, please attend the upcoming Linklaters information session:

Date: Friday 23 March, 2.30-3.30pm
Venue: L2, Building 12

8. Contact Singapore Work-in-Singapore Information Session

Date: Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Time: 1pm to 2pm (Light refreshments will be provided)
Venue: Monash University Clayton, L4, Ground Floor, Building 12
Register: Here.
Enquiries: australia@contactsingapore.sg or call 02 9232 3149.

Interested in a rewarding career in Singapore? Located at the crossroads of Asia, Singapore is an ever-evolving, fast-paced city that offers a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western cultures, cuisines, art and architecture on the island. Contact Singapore invites you to an Information Session to explore the exciting career opportunities that await you in this vibrant city!

Special Guests: Representatives from Freehills will be in attendance!

.: End of Student Gazette 5.3.2012 :.

1. Graduate Women Victoria Scholarships

Graduate Women Victoria is the new name for the Australian Federation of Universities Women Victoria, and are again offering annual scholarship assistance for women enrolled in universities in Victoria. The scholarships and bursaries range from $2000 to $5000, and are offered to women enrolled in 2012, in the following undergraduate courses at Victorian universities:

• Fourth year honours in an undergraduate degree

• Indigenous female students enrolled in an undergraduate degree

Applicants are asked to demonstrate that they are or have been experiencing disadvantage in the pursuit of their studies. Full details of all these scholarships, including application forms and referee guidelines, may be found on the Graduate Women Victoria website, and further information here Graduate Women Victoria.

2. 2012 Law Malaysia Program

2012 Law Malaysia Program-Applications now open!

• Monash Sunway campus in Malaysia, located near Kuala Lumpur
• 25 June – 24 August
• Full semester of law studies
• Taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities
• Applications are now open and close on Friday 9 March 2012
• Small classes, with students from partner universities, including Hong Kong, Malaysia and Paris

Monash Abroad travel grants will be available. Further information can be found here.

Application process including application form can be found here.

Please see here for further information.

3.Allen & Overy Hong Kong Information Session

Interested in working in Hong Kong in an international legal practice?

If you are considering pursuing a long term legal career in Hong Kong, a June/July 2012 summer placement with Allen & Overy may be the very best place to start.  A & O is an international law firm with more than 36 offices in 26 countries across the world.  Allen & Overy is looking for Monash University law students interested in participating in a first-class training programme, gain global experience, work on cutting-edge deals and learn from lawyers who are leaders in their field of practice.

To find out more about this exciting career opportunity, you are invited to attend an information session on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 1 – 2 pm, in Lecture Room 3, Law Building.

RSVPing is essential, and should be sent to law-marketing@monash.edu

For more information, please see A&O Monash Information Session Flyer, or visit www.allenovery.com/careers and select ‘Hong Kong’.

4. Green Steps

Green Steps is an award-winning program that brings together students from different faculties to give them the practical skills, tools and confidence to be effective change agents working towards sustainability in organisations.

• Learn how to measure environmental impacts with waste, energy, carbon and water audits
• Engage others with improved communication and behaviour change skills
• Work with people from different disciplines and become part of a national alumni network
• Gain new confidence to create positive environmental change
• Get a foot in the door with paid work experience in an organisation.

The Green Steps program consists of:

• Five full days of training, held on 20-22 April and 4-6 May 2012 at Clayton Campus
• An on-campus sustainability project
• A 15 day internship working on an environmental sustainability project in an organisation.

Delivered by the Monash Sustainability Institute in partnership with the Office of Environmental Sustainability, the program has more then 600 alumni and is delivered throughout Australia at eight universities. For full information on the program go to http://monash.edu/greensteps/atuni.html.

Applications close on 18 March. The program is free of charge for successful participants. To find out how to apply go to http://monash.edu/greensteps or contact greensteps@monash.edu.

5. Application for Copy of Summer Exam Scripts

Students who wish to obtain a photocopy of their Summer Semester exam script can now submit their application to Law Student Services, forms are available at the counter in Building 12.  There is a charge of $5 to cover the photocopying and administrative costs, as the original must be retained by the Faculty.

Applications close on Friday the 23rd of March, 2012.  Please be aware that no late applications will be accepted.  Those who miss the miss the deadline and wish to get a copy of their exam will need to follow the University Freedom of Information procedures which can be found on the Monash University website.

Any questions about this should be directed to Law Student Services via email law-undergraduate@monash.edu or by phone on 9905 3300.

6. Applications now Open for Law School Ambassador Program 2012 & 2013

2012 & 13 Ambassador Program applications open 9.00 am Monday February 27, and close C.O.B. Friday 9 March, 2012.

The Program has grown in stature, reputation and developed over the past 4 years, with Ambassadors now running projects such as Staff Student Debates, Law Beyond Practice Evenings, Breakfast with Barristers, and Open Day Presentations, to name a few. Students will gain invaluable skills to assist in their leadership potential and future employability. Please check your eligibility (4 law Units completed), that you can commit to the program dates and find more information at the website.

To apply, complete the application form, and email the form to Lloyd.England@monash.edu. Selection will be based on a combination of application and interviews in Week 3 by Senior Ambassadors. The Senior Ambassadors from the 2012 & 13 Program look forward to you joining them for this years’ events and collaborations.

7. Linklaters Hong Kong Recruitment Presentation

Linklaters is a global law firm that advises the world’s leading companies, financial institutions and governments on their most important and challenging transactions and assignments. As an ambitious and innovative firm, they aim to become the leading premium global law firm. Whilst other law firms may have strengths in particular areas, Linklater’s firm is strong across the full range of corporate, financial and commercial law, making it a particularly stimulating place to train as a business lawyer.

Linklaters is looking for law students, who have a strong interest in progressing their career and gaining invaluable experience in a Hong Kong law firm.  If you are interested in finding out more, please attend the upcoming Linklaters information session:

Date: Friday 23 March, 2.30-3.30pm
Venue: L2, Building 12

.: End of Student Gazette 27.2.2012 :.

1. Graduate Women Victoria Scholarships

Graduate Women Victoria is the new name for the Australian Federation of Universities Women Victoria, and are again offering annual scholarship assistance for women enrolled in universities in Victoria. The scholarships and bursaries range from $2000 to $5000, and are offered to women enrolled in 2012, in the following undergraduate courses at Victorian universities:

• Fourth year honours in an undergraduate degree

• Indigenous female students enrolled in an undergraduate degree

Applicants are asked to demonstrate that they are or have been experiencing disadvantage in the pursuit of their studies. Full details of all these scholarships, including application forms and referee guidelines, may be found on the Graduate Women Victoria website, and further information here Graduate Women Victoria.

2. 2012 Law Malaysia Program

2012 Law Malaysia Program-Applications now open!

• Monash Sunway campus in Malaysia, located near Kuala Lumpur
• 25 June – 24 August
• Full semester of law studies
• Taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities
• Applications are now open and close on Friday 9 March 2012
• Small classes, with students from partner universities, including Hong Kong, Malaysia and Paris

Monash Abroad travel grants will be available. Further information can be found here.

Application process including application form can be found here.

Please see here for further information.

3. Global Changers Program

What is Global Changers?
Global Changers is an advanced leadership course, focused development theory and aid policy. Global Changers are interested in honest motivation, burning desire, experience, high-level thinking, debate, conversation and ambition.

The Global Changers course runs for ten weeks. Each and every week, we promise to challenge you – we’ll push you to consider heavy ideas and tough issues. If you want to change the world, we’ll ask you first to explore your motivations. This is a chance for self-learning, empowerment and action. We run with a tutorial structure, and it’s fast paced. The curriculum is intense, challenging and motivational. It includes guest speakers, and a project component, so you need to be an ideas person.

Should I apply?
Only if you have a committed desire for social change, and see yourself as an influential thinker. If you’re looking for free food, or a free ride, this isn’t for you. If you’re tired of excuses, and want legitimate intelligent action, start here.

How do I know that this will make a difference?
You don’t. But you believe in the world’s capacity for change. And you believe in your own capacity to contribute to that change. Like us, you might feel overwhelmed by the size of the problem, particularly when you know that the solutions are not straightforward. But we’re inherently impact driven, and we have seen results.

Are you driven? Do you want to see results?
Over the past 20 years, extreme poverty has been halved. To see it ended, you need to find out what you can really do. Global Changers is just one of those things. We actually want you to do the other things too. But right now, this is in front of you. Take charge of your world at Global Changers.

4. Deakin University Chinese Commercial Law Study Tour 2012

Why not combine an international travel experience with your studies by undertaking the Chinese Commercial Law Study Tour? The tour has been running for 16 years and to-date over 425 students have taken part in this amazing experience. This year, the Study Tour heads to the amazing and vibrant city of Shanghai. This energetic city reveals why China is the economic powerhouse that it is. This unit is available to non-Deakin students. For more information please see here.

.: End of Student Gazette 20.2.2012 :.

1. Duke Summer School

Duke Law School is very proud to offer two summer institutes this year, one in Geneva, and one in Hong Kong. These institutes will be run from July 1-31, 2012. Leading faculty members from Duke, our host universities, and eminent law schools from several countries will teach the six course offerings at each institute. Institute participants come from as many as 20 countries and include law students, practicing lawyers, judges, prosecutors and academics. Both institutes are residential programs offering close interaction among students and faculty members.

The Duke-Geneva Institute in Transnational Law focuses to a great extent on public international law and transactional law. Among the 2012 offerings are courses in energy and the environment, regulation of NGOs, and international sports law. The Asia-America Institute in Transnational Law tends to offer classes with both Asian and Commercial emphasis. Courses in 2012 will include subjects such as globalization of the family, trade law, and international insolvency. Both institutes help to prepare non-American students for study in the U.S. by providing a course introducing important aspects of the U.S legal system.

For further information please contact Tonya Jacobs at Jacobs@law.duke.edu, or see the Duke website.

2. 2012 Law Malaysia Program

2012 Law Malaysia Program-Applications now open!

• Monash Sunway campus in Malaysia, located near Kuala Lumpur
• 25 June – 24 August
• Full semester of law studies
• Taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities
• Applications are now open and close on Friday 9 March 2012
• Small classes, with students from partner universities, including Hong Kong, Malaysia and Paris

Monash Abroad travel grants will be available. Further information can be found here.

Application process including application form can be found here.

Please see here for further information.

3. Application for Copy of Exam Script (Deferred/Supplementary Exams)

Students who wish to obtain a photocopy of their Deferred or Supplementary exam script can now submit their application to Law Student Services, forms are available at the counter in Building 12. There is a charge of $5 to cover the photocopying and administrative costs, as the original must be retained by the Faculty.

Applications close on Friday the 2nd of March, 2012. Please be aware that NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Those who miss the miss the deadline and wish to get a copy of their exam will need to follow the University Freedom of Information procedures which can be found on the Monash University website.

Any questions about this should be directed to Law Student Services via email (law-undergraduate@monash.edu) or by phone on 9905 3300.

.: End of Student Gazette 13.2.2012:.

1. 2012 Law Malaysia Program

2012 Law Malaysia Program-Applications now open!

• Monash Sunway campus in Malaysia, located near Kuala Lumpur
• 25 June – 24 August
• Full semester of law studies
• Taught by academic staff from Monash and overseas universities
• Applications are now open and close on Friday 9 March 2012
• Small classes, with students from partner universities, including Hong Kong, Malaysia and Paris

Monash Abroad travel grants will be available. Further information can be found here.

Application process including application form can be found here.

Please see here for further information.

2. Law Reform Community Development Unit

Law Reform and Community Development (LRCD) LAW5217 is a clinical unit located in the Faculty of Law that provides students with the opportunity to understand and experience firsthand how the law impacts on members of the community, particularly those who are marginalised and experiencing social disadvantage.

The unit is suitable for students who are currently undertaking studies in the Law Faculty and who are interested in gaining an understanding of how the justice system may impact people who are experiencing social disadvantage through working with existing community organisations/groups that are seeking to bring about social change by way of Law Reform and Community Development activities.

This unit is also available to students enrolled in any Monash University Faculty and is particularly suitable for students who are interested in transferring to law related studies.

Please see LRCD Info Sheet for more information and how to apply for this unit.

.: End of Student Gazette 6.2.2012:.

1. Graduate Women Victoria Scholarships

Graduate Women Victoria is the new name for the Australian Federation of Universities Women Victoria, and are again offering annual scholarship assistance for women enrolled in universities in Victoria. The scholarships and bursaries range from $2000 to $5000, and are offered to women enrolled in 2012, in the following undergraduate courses at Victorian universities:

• Fourth year honours in an undergraduate degree

• Indigenous female students enrolled in an undergraduate degree

Applicants are asked to demonstrate that they are or have been experiencing disadvantage in the pursuit of their studies. Full details of all these scholarships, including application forms and referee guidelines, may be found on the Graduate Women Victoria website, and further information here Graduate Women Victoria.

.: End of Student Gazette 31.1.2012 :.

1. Deferred/Supplementary Exam dates

Students should be aware that the Deferred/Supplementary exam dates have been changed.

For those who have applied, or plan to apply, for special consideration for the current exam period the Deferred exams will now be held between 16-20 January, 2012.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this change.  Any queries about Deferred or Supplementary exams should be directed to Daria Ledovski at Law Student Services via email or by calling 9905 1211.

.: End of Student Gazette 07.11.2011 :.

1. Undergraduate Student Services Counter Closed November 3

We would like to advise that staff from the Faculty of Law will be attending a professional development day on Thursday, 3 November 2011. The Student Service desk will be unattended on that day.  We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will re-open on 4 November 2011.

.: End of Student Gazette 31.10.2011 :.