Law Student Gazette

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.

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2. Tipstaff Position Available

Applications are invited for the position of Tipstaff to Justice Allsop, President of the NSW Court of Appeal.

The appointment will commence in late January 2013, for one year. Applicants should be prepared to continue on the staff of the President for the year of 2014 as Researcher.  The primary role of Tipstaff is assisting the President with court related duties and research. This includes spending a substantial amount of time in court.

For more information on the position, and how to apply, please see Tipstaff Application Details.

1. Public Lecture – All Welcome

The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law and the Human Rights Law Centre invite you to a public lecture with:

Claudio Grossman, Chair, United Nations Committee Against Torture
Fiona McCormack, CEO, Domestic Violence Victoria

“The Relevance of the Convention Against Torture in Preventing and Redressing Violence Against Women”

Date: Wednesday 22 February 2012
Time: 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Venue: Lander & Rogers, Level 12, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne
RSVP: By completing and returning the registration form by 15 February
Cost: $20 / $10 concession (includes drinks and finger food)

Full details including registration form here.

Come along to this seminar and find out how the Convention Against Torture can be used to increase transparency and accountability and improve law, policy and practice in the area of violence against women.

2. Symposium – Recent developments concerning the Convention on the Rights of the Child

Date: Tuesday 24 April 2012
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Time: 9:00am to 2:45pm

This symposium will consider three important current issues in children’s rights, from Australian and international perspectives.

This informative and thought-provoking event will bring together some of Australia’s leading child rights advocates, academics and organisations.  It will be an invaluable occasion for those working or studying in the area, as well as anyone with an interest in children’s rights.

Confirmed speakers:
The Hon Alastair Nicholson AO RFD QC, Chair of Children’s Rights International
Associate Professor John Tobin, University of Melbourne
Associate Professor Paula Gerber, Monash University
Chris Varney, Former Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations

Registration
Registration fees for the symposium are:
Early bird discount: $65 (before 1 March 2012)
Full price: $75
Concession early bird discount (student, unemployed, NGO before 1 March 2012): $30
Concession full price: $35 (1 March 2012 on)

To register and pay online, please go here.

For more information on the event, please see Convention on the Rights of the Child.

3. Aid and Accountability:  Safeguarding Rights in High-Risk Development Projects

Learning from the ADB and AusAID-Funded Rehabilitation of the Cambodian Railway Project

Presenters
David Pred, Executive Director, Bridges Across Borders Cambodia
Dr. Natalie Bugalski, Human Rights Lawyer, Author of DERAILED report
Eang Vuthy, Development Watch Program Manager, Bridges Across Borders Cambodia

Panellists
Dr. Adam McBeth, Deputy Director, Castan Centre for Human Rights Law, Monash University
Jessica Rosien, Advocacy Coordinator, Oxfam Australia
Matthew Hilton, Chair, Aid/Watch

Moderator
James Ensor, Policy Director, Oxfam Australia

Date: Monday, 13 February 2012
Time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm (Refreshments and finger food to be provided after the event from 2:00pm to 2:30pm)
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: castan.centre@monash.edu or tel. 9905 3327
Full details: Monash Law Website

For further information, including main points of discussion, please see Aid and Accountability.

1. School of MIS research seminar

School of Management and Information Systems Seminar The School of MIS is currently fortunate to have a number of visiting academics who are keen to present and discuss their research with VU staff. Details of the seminar are below and in the attached flyer. If you are interested in attending please RSVP as indicated below, and please see MIS Visiting Professor Seminar for more information.

When: Wednesday 8 February 2012
Time: 2 – 5pm
Where: Victoria University, Room C901, Level 9, City Flinders campus.
RSVP: Smilka Jakobi
Phone: 9919 1295
Email: Smilka.Jakobi@vu.edu.au

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.

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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 February is ‘Strategic Job Search with a Law degree and Volunteering’.

For further information please see here.

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 postgraduate courses at Victorian universities:

• Graduate Diploma of Education

• Postgraduate Coursework

• Postgraduate degree by research

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. The  EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy Summer School

The  EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy, a think-tank that undertakes program, project, publishing and training activities related to the European integration process, is offering its 10th year of summer school for university students in July 2012.

In July 7- 19, 2012 the summer school, entitled, “Europe At The Crossroads” will take place in Prague. You can find further details on the homepage or you can see the promotional leaflet.

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.

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1. Employment Opportunity

City based boutique commercial law firm is seeking to employ a final year law student on a casual, part-time (approx. 2 days per week) basis during 2012, to provide research support for the firm’s lawyers and general administrative support.

Previous appointee progressed to graduate trainee position with the firm. Subject to satisfactory performance and workflow requirements, it is envisaged that this progression would also be offered to the new appointee.

Interested applicants should contact Richard@earlassociates.com.au, enclosing cv.

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED

2. Employment and Career Development Activities

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

For further information please see Program-Chambers-Handout-Sem 1 2012

1. Mediation made in Germany – a Quality Product: Law, Practice and Current Trends

The Australian Centre for Court and Justice System Innovation (ACCJSI) invites you to a public lecture by Professor Dr.iur. Thomas Trenczek, MA

Date: Monday 30 January, 2012

Time: 5.00 pm

Venue: Monash university Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne

RSVP: Friday 27 January, 2012 to nina.massara@monash.edu

For further information please see ACCJSI 2012