Law Student Gazette

1. Public lecture: How do we address social justice issues in the law?

In the Just Leadership Program’s 10th year in 2019, the Monash Law Students’ Society is thrilled to be hosting three highly esteemed speakers at the JLP Public Lecture.

Join the Monash Law Students’ Society for an insightful discussion on how to address social justice issues in the law, featuring:

• Professor the Honourable Marilyn Warren AC QC
• Professor the Honourable Gareth Evans AC QC FASSA FAIIA
• Ms Patricia Garcia AO

Date: Tuesday 17 September

Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm

Venue: Monash Campus Centre Cinema, 21 Chancellors Walk, Clayton Campus

Registration is not required for this event. Attendance will be on a first in, best dressed basis.

If you have any queries please contact Felicia and Julian at justleadership@monashlss.com.

2. Carlton & United Breweries – Industry Seminar

Carlton & United Breweries is one of Australia’s most iconic beer companies, with a history dating back to 1832. We brew some of Australia’s most beloved beers and ciders including Victoria Bitter, Carlton Draught, Pure Blonde, Great Northern, Strongbow, Mercury and Bulmers.

At Carlton & United Breweries, it’s not about what you studied, or where you worked – it’s about what you can do. We value talented people who aren’t afraid to be bold, resourceful and committed.

We invite you to join us in the CUB Bar for a panel session with law graduates who all work in different parts of our business, from the in-house legal team to commercial, to hear about their career journeys and where a career with CUB might take you.

Panellists

• Victor Li: Legal Director – Commercial & IP
• Sarah Hasssen: Associate Director – Tax
• Isaac Lowrie: Director – Strategy & Planning
• Anthony Langford: Associate Director – Commercial PPM

Seminar Details

Date: Wednesday 18 September 2019

Time: 5.00pm -7.00pm

Venue: CUB Bar, Level 20 2 Southbank Boulevard

Registration is essential before Friday 13 September : REGISTER HERE

3. Community expectations and FOI – are they at odds?

International Right to Know Day raises awareness of the importance of open and accountable government and the community’s right to access government held information.

At this important public forum, join expert guest speakers about whether community expectations of FOI and how the FOI Act is administered are at odds, and if so, how they may be reconciled.

Date: Tuesday 24 September
Time: 12:00 – 1:30pm (followed by refreshments)
Venue: The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Register here

Panel:

• Professor Moira Paterson, Monash University (Panel moderator)
• Clay Lucas, The Age
• Melanie Olynyk, Maddocks
• Robin Davey, Victoria Police
• Joanne Kummrow, Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner

Light refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the event. The event will also be live streamed on Twitter for those unable to make it in person.

4. Law Ambassador Showcase

5. National Commercial Law Seminar – Recent Developments in Misleading and Unconscionable Conduct

The expert panel will discuss recent appellate authorities on misleading or deceptive conduct and statutory unconscionable conduct, including ASIC v Kobelt (High Court) and ACCC v Medibank (Full Federal Court). This seminar will provide an insight into the presenters’ differing perspectives – academic, corporate lawyer and regulatory lawyer.

Date: Wednesday 16 October

Time: 5.15pm – 6.15pm

Venue: Court 8A, Federal Court of Australia, Owen Dixon Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 305 William St, Melbourne

Registration: The event is free to attend but RSVP is essential. Register here

Chair:

• The Honourable Justice Michael O’Bryan, Judge, Federal Court of Australia

Presenters:

• Professor Bryan Horrigan – Dean, Monash Law and member of the Australian Government Panel whose recommendations led to reform of the law of statutory unconscionability
• Caroline Coops – Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
• Katrina Close – Melbourne Director, Australian Government Solicitor

6. Are you hoping to be admitted to legal practice?

The Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) will visit Monash Law Chambers (CBD) to speak about admission to the Supreme Court of Victoria, with a particular emphasis on key disclosure requirements and satisfying the Board that you are a fit and proper person to be admitted to the legal profession.

This is an important event for all law students and you should try to attend if you are able. The presentation will take 50 minutes, inclusive of question time.

The VLAB presenters will be The Hon. David Habersberger QC (VLAB Deputy Chairman) and Mrs Deborah Jones (VLAB CEO).

Date: Monday 28 October

Time: 5.00pm – 6.00pm

Venue: Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Register here.

1. Are you hoping to be admitted to legal practice?

The Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) will visit Monash Clayton Campus and Monash Law Chambers (CBD) to speak about admission to the Supreme Court of Victoria, with a particular emphasis on key disclosure requirements and satisfying the Board that you are a fit and proper person to be admitted to the legal profession.

This is an important event for all law students and you should try to attend if you are able. The presentation will take 50 minutes, inclusive of question time.

The VLAB presenters will be The Hon. David Habersberger QC (VLAB Deputy Chairman) and Mrs Deborah Jones (VLAB CEO).

There are two options for your convenience. Please see below:

Seminar 1: Tuesday 3 September, 12.00pm – 1.00pm at Monash Clayton Campus, Moot Court, 15 Ancora Imparo Way

Seminar 2: Monday 28 October, 5.00pm – 6.00pm at Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Register for either session here.

2. EY Graduate Program 2020

The 2020 EY Graduate Program is now accepting applications.

EY is one of the largest multinational professional service firms in the world.

Through its four service lines – Assurance, Advisory, Tax and Transaction Advisory Services – EY helps organisations capitalise on opportunities for business.

For more information, including applications and closing dates, see here.

3. Wong & Partners recruitment programs – Malaysia

Interested in practising law in Malaysia? Check out opportunities at Wong & Partners, including Pupillage Program and Vacation Scheme. Please contact Wong & Partners for further information regarding eligibility.

1. JD Peer Mentoring Program

Are you a new Monash JD student?

The Monash LSS Peer Mentor Program is a great way to help settle you into the JD.

Our mentors are friendly students from the years above who are keen to share their experiences and provide you with the necessary tips and tricks for your law journey ahead.

Register for the Peer Mentor Program here (registration closes at 4.00pm on Monday 9 September).

Want to know more about the LSS? Learn more or join here.

3. Secure Yourself as a Freelancer

As the gig economy continues its rapid growth in Australia and across the world, an increasing number of businesses are turning to freelancers to complete a range of tasks. The Australian Industry Group found that over one third of Australians were engaged in some form of freelance work over the past year.

The most in-demand freelance jobs cut across a variety of different skill sets, including: mobile and software development, graphic design, excel data entry, copywriting and proofreading. Yet, one thing almost all freelancers have in common is a need for more clarity around their legal obligations with contractors.

Date: Thursday 29 August

Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Venue: Academy Xi, Level 3, 45 Exhibition St, Melbourne 3000

FREE book tickets here

5. Carlton & United Breweries – Industry Seminar

Carlton & United Breweries is one of Australia’s most iconic beer companies, with a history dating back to 1832. We brew some of Australia’s most beloved beers and ciders including Victoria Bitter, Carlton Draught, Pure Blonde, Great Northern, Strongbow, Mercury and Bulmers.

At Carlton & United Breweries, it’s not about what you studied, or where you worked – it’s about what you can do. We value talented people who aren’t afraid to be bold, resourceful and committed.

We invite you to join us in the CUB Bar for a panel session with law graduates who all work in different parts of our business, from the in-house legal team to commercial, to hear about their career journeys and where a career with CUB might take you.

Panellists

Victor Li: Legal Director – Commercial & IP

Sarah Hasssen: Associate Director – Tax

Isaac Lowrie: Director – Strategy & Planning

Anthony Langford: Associate Director – Commercial PPM

Seminar Details

Date: Wednesday 18 September 2019

Time: 5.00pm -7.00pm

Venue: CUB Bar, Level 20 2 Southbank Boulevard

Registration is essential before Friday 13 September : REGISTER HERE

1. Volunteer Opportunities – Monash Law Clinics Clayton

Volunteer Opportunities are available at the Monash Law Clinics Clayton (MLCC) for Monash Law Students. Please note that due to high demand, late applications will not be accepted.

Wednesday Night Advice Only Service

Applications for the Wednesday Night General Advice Session at Monash Law Clinics Clayton are open until 5pm Friday 30 August 2019.

The Wednesday night volunteer team provides advice to clients experiencing a wide range of general law problems.

Students are rostered to volunteer on Wednesday nights on a fortnightly basis from 6:00pm until approximately 8:30pm. This volunteer period will run until April 2020.

You will be notified about your Application by 11 September 2019.

Orientation will be held on Wednesday 25 September 2019 at 6pm at MLCC.

Sessions will commence on Wednesday 2 October 2019.

For an application form please see here.

Tuesday Night Family Law

Applications for Tuesday Night Family Advice Session at Monash Law Clinics Clayton are open until 5pm Friday 30 August2019.

The Tuesday night volunteer team provides advice to clients experiencing a wide range of family law problems.

Students are rostered to volunteer on a Tuesday night on a fortnightly basis from 6:00pm until approximately 8:30pm. This volunteer period will run until April 2020.

Orientation will be held on Wednesday 25 September 2019 at 6pm.

Sessions will commence on Tuesday 1 October 2019.

For an application form please see here.

2. Clinical psychologist support at Chambers

A clinical psychologist, Dr Emily Horwill, will now be available for counselling appointments on Wednesdays at Monash Law Chambers, CBD.

This is a free and confidential service that students can access.

Appointments will be available from 10.30am to 3.30pm on Wednesdays in Meeting Room 1 on Level 1.

There is also scope for Emily to run a 3-hour safeTALK session on being suicide alert and/or a 2-day Mental Health First Aid workshop if there is sufficient interest from staff or from student groups.

3. Aurora Internship Program

The Aurora Internship Program has contributed to capacity building for Indigenous and Indigenous-sector organisations by placing over 2,400 talented and passionate interns.

The Program continues to place students and graduates from various educational backgrounds, including law, in full-time unpaid 4 to 6 week internships, at over 200 organisations Australia-wide, all with an Indigenous focus, working in the area of:

• Native title
• Land rights
• Policy development
• Advocacy
• Justice
• Health and Social welfare
• Human rights
• Community development
• Environmental policy.

For more information and to apply see here. Applications close Friday 30 August.

4. Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

The Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship is one of five scholarships offered through the Westpac Scholars Trust which awards 100 scholarships every year, forever. The Trust was established in 2014 to help support individuals with the drive and ideas to shape the future of Australia.

17 Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships, valued up to $120,000 per student over two to three years, are available to 2020 PhD and Masters students from any discipline.

Applicants must demonstrate how their research or course work aligns with one of the scholarship program’s key focus areas – technology and innovation, driving social change or strengthening Australia’s ties with Asia. PhD students may also receive the RTP scholarship in addition to the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship, providing value of over $200,000 collectively.

2020 applications are now open and close on Thursday 5 September.

For more information see here.

5. University education research priorities – survey

Phase 2 of the Monash University education research priorities survey questionnaire is now live. The research study is to explore staff and student perceptions of what should be the priorities for University education research at Monash, what are the barriers to it being successful, and factors that what will enable its success.

The survey is conducted by the Monash Education Academy. The findings will help to develop a strategy to support higher education research.

The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Please access the survey here.

For participating in this study, you will have the opportunity, at the end of the survey, to enter a prize draw for a $50 voucher.

6. Free language classes

Come to the MSA Language Drop In, from Week 1-10 (Semester 2) at Clayton Campus.

We provide the opportunity to learn basic language skills and to practice through weekly conversation catch-ups.

The following languages are available during Semester 2:

• Arabic
• Cantonese
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean (2 class options available)
• Mandarin (2 class options available)
• Russian
• Spanish

Registrations are essential. Register here.

This program is brought to you by MSA Volunteering. Funded by SSAF.

7. Economics experiments

Economics experiments are taking place at Monash. Monash researchers use these experiments to study how people make decisions. Most involve playing simple games on a computer, or with pen and paper.

• Help promote research at your university
• No prior knowledge of economics is needed.
• Most experiments take between 30 minutes and 2 hours.
• Most participants earn between $15 and $30 per hour.
• There is no deception, and no physical stress of any kind.
• Participation is open to all students.
• Your identity is kept confidential from other participants, and no personal information about you is shared with anyone else.

For more information or to register, see here or search Google for Monash Laboratory of Experimental Economics (MonLEE).

1. Duffy & Simon 2019 Clerkship Program

Applications for the Duffy & Simon 2019 clerkship program are now open.

This two-week program will give the chosen applicant a feel for what it would be like to become part of the team at Duffy &
Simon after graduation from law school.

Duffy & Simon are on the lookout for well rounded, motivated individuals; who are intellectually curious and have
sound academics; who display business acumen and are practical in their approach; who enjoy a challenge and seek
new opportunities; who take responsibility and use their initiative; who act with integrity and honesty in all of their
dealings; who express themselves confidently while staying open to new ideas; who strive to provide excellent
services to their clients; who seek a friendly, diverse and inclusive culture; and who take seriously our role in making
a difference in our local community.

More more information & to apply see here.

Applications close Sunday 11 August at 11:59pm AEST.

2. EY Graduate Program 2020

The 2020 EY Graduate Program is now accepting applications.

EY is one of the largest multinational professional service firms in the world.

Through its four service lines – Assurance, Advisory, Tax and Transaction Advisory Services – EY helps organisations capitalise on opportunities for business.

For more information, including applications and closing dates, see here.

1. Us Too? Bullying and Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession

The largest-ever global survey of legal professionals has revealed startling rates of bullying and sexual harassment in the legal profession:

• 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men have experienced bullying in the workplace;
• 1 in 3 women have been sexually harassed;
• Half to three-quarters of bullying and sexual harassment cases are not reported.

3. War On e-Waste – with Craig Reucassel

What is e-Waste? How do we dispose of it correctly and recycle it?

Join Craig Reucassel from ABC’s War on Waste to talk about the new ban on electronic waste from landfill, waste avoidance, and how to take action at Monash University and in your community.

Bring along your small electronic waste to be recycled for free. Information on waste, recycling and innovation will be on display from 6.00-7.00pm and after the presentation.

4. Future Work, Future Leaders Week

How can you adapt and thrive throughout your career?

Get involved in Future Work, Future Leaders Week (26 – 31 August).

Take a tour of future-focused companies, be part of inspiring discussions and workshops, on-campus film screenings and more.

5. Secure Yourself as a Freelancer

As the gig economy continues its rapid growth in Australia and across the world, an increasing number of businesses are turning to freelancers to complete a range of tasks. The Australian Industry Group found that over one third of Australians were engaged in some form of freelance work over the past year.

The most in-demand freelance jobs cut across a variety of different skill sets, including: mobile and software development, graphic design, excel data entry, copywriting and proofreading. Yet, one thing almost all freelancers have in common is a need for more clarity around their legal obligations with contractors.

Date: Thursday 29 August

Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Venue: Academy Xi, Level 3, 45 Exhibition St, Melbourne 3000

FREE book tickets here

7. Carlton & United Breweries – Industry Seminar

Carlton & United Breweries is one of Australia’s most iconic beer companies, with a history dating back to 1832. We brew some of Australia’s most beloved beers and ciders including Victoria Bitter, Carlton Draught, Pure Blonde, Great Northern, Strongbow, Mercury and Bulmers.

At Carlton & United Breweries, it’s not about what you studied, or where you worked – it’s about what you can do. We value talented people who aren’t afraid to be bold, resourceful and committed.

We invite you to join us in the CUB Bar for a panel session with law graduates who all work in different parts of our business, from the in-house legal team to commercial, to hear about their career journeys and where a career with CUB might take you.

Panellists

Victor Li: Legal Director – Commercial & IP

Sarah Hasssen: Associate Director – Tax

Isaac Lowrie: Director – Strategy & Planning

Anthony Langford: Associate Director – Commercial PPM

Seminar Details

Date: Wednesday 18 September 2019

Time: 5.00pm -7.00pm

Venue: CUB Bar, Level 20 2 Southbank Boulevard

Registration is essential before Friday 13 September : REGISTER HERE

1. Clinical psychologist support at Chambers

A clinical psychologist, Dr Emily Horwill, will now be available for counselling appointments on Wednesdays at Monash Law Chambers, CBD.

This is a free and confidential service that students can access.

Appointments will be available from 10.30am to 3.30pm on Wednesdays in Meeting Room 1 on Level 1.

There is also scope for Emily to run a 3-hour safeTALK session on being suicide alert and/or a 2-day Mental Health First Aid workshop if there is sufficient interest from staff or from student groups.

2. Aurora Internship Program

The Aurora Internship Program has contributed to capacity building for Indigenous and Indigenous-sector organisations by placing over 2,400 talented and passionate interns.

The Program continues to place students and graduates from various educational backgrounds, including law, in full-time unpaid 4 to 6 week internships, at over 200 organisations Australia-wide, all with an Indigenous focus, working in the area of:

• Native title
• Land rights
• Policy development
• Advocacy
• Justice
• Health and Social welfare
• Human rights
• Community development
• Environmental policy.

For more information and to apply see here. Applications close Friday 30 August.

3. Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

The Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship is one of five scholarships offered through the Westpac Scholars Trust which awards 100 scholarships every year, forever. The Trust was established in 2014 to help support individuals with the drive and ideas to shape the future of Australia.

17 Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships, valued up to $120,000 per student over two to three years, are available to 2020 PhD and Masters students from any discipline.

Applicants must demonstrate how their research or course work aligns with one of the scholarship program’s key focus areas – technology and innovation, driving social change or strengthening Australia’s ties with Asia. PhD students may also receive the RTP scholarship in addition to the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship, providing value of over $200,000 collectively.

2020 applications are now open and close on Thursday 5 September.

For more information see here.

4. University education research priorities – survey

Phase 2 of the Monash University education research priorities survey questionnaire is now live. The research study is to explore staff and student perceptions of what should be the priorities for University education research at Monash, what are the barriers to it being successful, and factors that what will enable its success.

The survey is conducted by the Monash Education Academy. The findings will help to develop a strategy to support higher education research.

The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Please access the survey here.

For participating in this study, you will have the opportunity, at the end of the survey, to enter a prize draw for a $50 voucher.

5. Free language classes

Come to the MSA Language Drop In, from Week 1-10 (Semester 2) at Clayton Campus.

We provide the opportunity to learn basic language skills and to practice through weekly conversation catch-ups.

The following languages are available during Semester 2:

• Arabic
• Cantonese
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean (2 class options available)
• Mandarin (2 class options available)
• Russian
• Spanish

Registrations are essential. Register here.

This program is brought to you by MSA Volunteering. Funded by SSAF.

6. Economics experiments

Economics experiments are taking place at Monash. Monash researchers use these experiments to study how people make decisions. Most involve playing simple games on a computer, or with pen and paper.

• Help promote research at your university
• No prior knowledge of economics is needed.
• Most experiments take between 30 minutes and 2 hours.
• Most participants earn between $15 and $30 per hour.
• There is no deception, and no physical stress of any kind.
• Participation is open to all students.
• Your identity is kept confidential from other participants, and no personal information about you is shared with anyone else.

For more information or to register, see here or search Google for Monash Laboratory of Experimental Economics (MonLEE).

1. Internship in Paris – apply now

Applications are open now for 6-month internships (January-June 2020) at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Paris.

This internship in the Freshfields arbitration group will expose you to a wide range of cross-border work, including some of the most complex and interesting international disputes currently subject to arbitration.

Be quick – applications close Sunday 30 June. Apply now

2. ABL Clerkship – opens 8 July

Are you in your penultimate year? Apply for a seasonal clerkship at Arnold Bloch Leibler.

Arnold Bloch Leibler is a commercial law firm which clients turn to for advice and support on their most complex legal matters, high stakes transactions, litigation and commercial decisions. The ABL Clerkship Program is your chance to kickstart your career. In Victoria, ABL uses a “priority offer” system for their Graduate Program, set out by the LIV, to provide offers to candidates who have clerked with ABL previously.

Clerkship applications open 8 July 2019 and close Sunday 11 August 2019. For further information and to apply see here.

3. Gain real life industry experience with MITI

Are you a current Monash University student in your penultimate year of an undergraduate degree or undertaking a Masters or PhD?

Register your interest for the award-winning Monash Industry Team Initiative (MITI) program. The MITI program is an innovative accelerator program that embeds multi-disciplinary teams of high-achieving students from Monash University into leading Australian and global industry partners.

You will have the opportunity to work within a leading organisation to solve a real-world business problem for 12 weeks over the 2019/20 summer period.

Applications open in August 2019. You can register your interest now on the MITI website.

1. Want to know more about working at PwC?

About PwC

PwC is part of a network of firms in 158 countries with over 250,000 people. PwC is one of the top 50 brands worldwide and PwC Australia is ranked first on LinkedIn’s Top Companies list of where Australians want to work. PwC Australia delivers quality in audit, assurance, consulting and tax services to more than 5,000 clients.

Date: Wednesday 17 July

Time: 5:30-7:30pm

Venue: Monash Chambers, Auditoriums 1, 2, & 3, Ground Floor, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

RSVP: Register here

2. The Death Penalty in Asia: In the academy, in the court, in the street

Please join us at this event for an analysis of the current state of the death penalty in Asia, guided by experts from the field.

Over 20 countries globally continue to execute. Many of these countries are located in the Asian region (including China, Japan, Singapore, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Vietnam). The death penalty typically harms the very poor, and minority groups, including sexual minorities, foreigners and the intellectually impaired. Whilst globally the trend towards abolition over the past 70 years is strong, there is much work to be done in the Asian region.

The evening will feature:

• Dr. Mai Sato, Fellow, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
• Zainab Mahboob, Head of Legal at Justice Project Pakistan
• Julian McMahon AC SC, President of Capital Punishment Justice Project

Event details:
Date: Tuesday 30 July 2019
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm  (drinks and canapés to follow)
Registration commences at 5.30pm
Venue: Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Free event, RSVP essential here
Enquiries:  chris.roberts@monash.edu

3. Neurofutures: Neuroscience and Responsibility Conference

On 3-4 December 2019 the Monash Law Health & Wellbeing Group is hosting the Neuroscience and Society Conference at the Monash University Law Chambers. A free public debate on the theme ‘Neuroscience and Responsibility’ will also be held on December 4 at the State Library of Victoria and hosted by Jon Faine.

For further information see https://neuroethicsconference.org.au