Law Student Gazette

1. 2012 Castan Centre Dinner

The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law invites you to its biennial human rights gala. This dinner is a vital fundraiser for the Centre’s many policy, public education and research programs. We hope that you will join us for a celebratory evening on Albert Park Lake with Australia’s growing human rights community.

Date: Thursday, 25 October 2012
Time: 7–11 pm
Venue: Carousel, 22 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park Lake, 3205

Keynote speaker: Dan Mori, LtCol, US Marine Corps (Ret.), Shine Lawyers, Melbourne

From 2003 to 2007, Dan Mori (often known by his first name, Michael or Major Mori) represented Australian Guantanamo Bay detainee, David Hicks. After Hicks’ transfer to Australia in 2007, Dan continued to serve in the Marines in California and Iraq while being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is retiring from the Marines following his recent assignment as a Military Judge in Hawaii. He recently moved to Australia with his family and now calls Melbourne home

For more information on the event please see here.

2. 4 Tips for Managing High Conflict People

Bill Eddy, attorney and President of the High Conflict Institute based in San Diego, presents a public lecture.

Date: Monday 17 September 2012
Time: 5.30pm for refreshments, 6.00pm start
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Wednesday 12 September 2012 to Nina Massara: nina.massara@monash.edu

3. Developments in the Legal Landscape in Singapore

A meeting with Singapore’s top legal minds

Date: Tuesday, 11 September, 2012
Time: 6.30 pm to 9.15 pm
Venue: Park Hyatt Melbourne, Trilogy Room,
1 Parliament Square, off Parliament Place
Melbourne VIC 3002

For more information please see here.

4. Research Practicum Unit

Information Session

Date: Wednesday 22 August 2012
Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm
Location: Monash University Clayton Campus, Building 12, L2

In 2013 the Faculty of Law is once again offering students the opportunity to undertake an internship as part of their law studies, through the Research Practicum Unit. The Unit enables Monash Law students to undertake research work on placement at one of a number of public sector agencies. Eligibility is for later year students with 48 credit points or less remaining to complete their law studies and who have strong academic results.

1. Cancer Council Merchandise for Sale

The following merchandise is available from the Law Student Services counter, Clayton until 14 September 2012. Pens, pins, bull dog clips and ‘Dougal’ the bear! Your generosity helps the Cancer Council fund cancer research, prevention and support.

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1. Employment and Career Development Activities

2012 dates for career fairs and forums, seminars and workshops, and availability of the education consultant.

The current program running for the month of July is ‘Targeting your Clerkship or Traineeship Applications’.

For further information please see here.

2. Faculty Managed Internship: Skrine – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Applications are now open and close Friday 17 August 2012. The internship is a minimum of 4 weeks from mid November to mid February.
Application and eligibility details can be found here. Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria.

Queries: cathy.meredith@monash.edu or 9905 3311

3. Faculty Managed Internship: Herzog, Fox & Neeman, Israel

Applications are now open and close Friday 14 September 2012. The internship is a minimum of 4 weeks from mid January to mid February. Application and eligibility details can be found here. Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria.

Queries: cathy.meredith@monash.edu or 9905 3311

1. 4 Tips for Managing High Conflict People

Bill Eddy, attorney and President of the High Conflict Institute based in San Diego, presents a public lecture.

Date: Monday 17 September 2012
Time: 5.30pm for refreshments, 6.00pm start
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Wednesday 12 September 2012 to Nina Massara: nina.massara@monash.edu

2. Being Admitted to Practice

Only approximately 10% people Admitted to Practice in 2011 were via Traineeships.

Hear about how to become “Admitted to Practice”, a seminar from Employment and Career Development.

Thurs, 9th August – 12-1pm (L2)

REPEATED:

Fri, 10th August – 11am-12pm (L5)
Tues, 14th August – 12-1pm (L5)
Wed, 22nd August – 12-1pm (L2)

3. Becoming “Admitted to Practice” Event

Keynote, Panel Discussion and networking with local lawyers

Tues, October 2nd 3–5pm

Bring Monash student ID card to each session, for scanning .

4. Developments in the Legal Landscape in Singapore

A meeting with Singapore’s top legal minds

Date: Tuesday, 11 September, 2012
Time: 6.30 pm to 9.15 pm
Venue: Park Hyatt Melbourne, Trilogy Room,
1 Parliament Square, off Parliament Place
Melbourne VIC 3002

For more information please see here.

5. Domestic Human Rights Careers

Date: Wednesday, 8 August
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Location: Room G23, building 6, Monash University Clayton Campus

Speakers:

• Belinda Lo, Principal Lawyer, Eastern Community Legal Centre
• Gudrun Dewey, Senior Legal Advisor, Victorian Equal Opportunities and Human Rights Commission
• Michael Power, Lawyer – Law Reform, Environmental Defender’s Office

6. International Human Rights Careers

Date: Monday 6 August
Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm
Location: Room G23, building 6, Monash University Clayton Campus

Speakers:

• Jonathon O’Donohue, Legal Advisor on International Justice, Amnesty International Australia
• Amalia Fawcett, Senior Child’s Rights Specialist, Plan International
• Kate Orange, Senior Legal Office, International Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Branch, Attorney-General’s Department

7. Professional Transitions – Law (Six Sessions)

A certificated program delivered by employers and Monash

From 14th August onwards
Tuesdays, 4-5pm, REPEATED Thursdays, 1-2pm

Remember you can book an individual appointment with any of the following support services:

Lloyd England
Law Student Experience Office
9905 3385

Counselling in Law
Monash University Counselling Service
9905 3156

Careers Education Consultant
Employment and Career Development
9905 3151

1. Cancer Council Merchandise for Sale

The following merchandise is available from the Law Student Services counter, Clayton until 14 September 2012. Pens, pins, bull dog clips and ‘Dougal’ the bear! Your generosity helps the Cancer Council fund cancer research, prevention and support.

2. Open Day Thank You

A big thank you to all students who put their hands up to participate in Open Day this year, which occurred on Sunday 5 August. The day was extremely successful, and the students who volunteered their time contributed enormously to the event. Thank you to all involved.

1. Special Consideration (Deferred Exam)

Some important information for the coming examination period; Students who need to apply for special consideration (deferred exam), please make sure that

• you have read the eligibility criteria carefully – see page 1 of the application form
• you submit the completed application with valid supporting documentation no later than two University working days after your last exam
• if you apply for special consideration due to serious illness, the medical certificate needs to verify that you are unfit to sit the exam

Note: Students who complete the final examination will not be eligible for special consideration. A mark adjustment will not be made under any circumstances.

The University special consideration policy as well as the application form can be located here. The deferred examination period for Trimester 2 is August 23rd and 24th, 2012. It is University policy that no results can be released to students before the official publication date under any circumstances and students are advised to take this into consideration when making plans for Semester 2.