Law Student Gazette

1. Clinical Legal Education Applications

If you think you need hands-on practical experience of real clients with real cases – including court appearances – before you leave law school, please note that Clinical Legal Education applications are now being accepted for Clinical Period 3:
2010 (July – Nov) until Friday 11 June, 2010.

Application forms and unit information are available from the Clinical Legal Education website:
www.law.monash.edu.au/cle.html
or at the Law Student Services counter.

Clinical Legal Education Programs Available:

LAW5216 Professional Practice (12pts)

LAW5217  Law Reform and Community Development (6pts)

LAW5128 Family Law Assistance Program (Professional Practice) (12pts)

LAW5149 Advanced Professional Practice LAW5149 (6pts)

Sexual Assault Clinic – SECASA

Criminal Defence Clinic – in conjunction with Rob Stary and Associates

Human Rights Clinic – in conjunction with the Castan Centre for Human Rights at Holding Redlich

Commercial Law Clinic – in conjunction with Moores Legal, solicitors

1. JD Careers Information Session

Lloyd England, X-Legal Recruiter and Con Moraitis, Career Education Consultant, Employment and Career Development will be running an ‘Enhancing your Employability in the Law Careers Information Session for JD Students.

Both JD streams taught out at Clayton on that day are encouraged to attend and the event is also open to any other JD students.

Date: Friday 18 June, 2010
Time: 11 am – 12 pm
Venue: L4, Law Faculty, Clayton Campus

2. Rescheduling of PG Unit

The unit LAW7445 Issues in consumer policy timetabled for semester 2, 2010 has been rescheduled. The unit will now be offered in April 2011.

The Faculty apologies for any inconvenience this rescheduling may cause.  Students requiring course advice can contact the Course Convenor by email:
graduate@law.monash.edu.au
or telephone 9903 8500.

Information on units available in 2010 is available at: 
www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate/units-overview.html

3. Workshop 2: Legal Analysis Technique

Some of the questions addressed:
What are and how do I apply some of the models for solving legal problems?
How do I effectively probe the problem?
How do I break apart the law into its elements?
What is effective analysis when applying legal rules?

Dates: Thursday 24 June, Thursday 1 July, Friday 2 July
Times: 4 pm – 5:30 pm, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm – 4 pm
Venues: City Chambers, City Chambers, Clayton

Use the my.monash booking system to book your place:
my.monash.edu.au/news-and-events/bookings/library/

Online language and learning resources are also available at:
www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/

END OF GAZETTE 7/6/10 

1. Allens Arthur Robinson – Winter Indigenous Internship

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, Allens Arthur Robinson offers opportunities for Indigenous students to participate in an Internship that runs from Monday 28 June to Friday 9 July, 2010.

The closing date for applications is Friday 11 June, 2010.

To apply and for more information see:
www.aar.com.au/careers
Indigenous Internship Melbourne

Address applications to:
Tiffany Rogers
Graduate Resourcing & Development
Consultant

For any queries contact:
Tiffany.Rogers@aar.com.au
or 03 9613 8438

1. Did You Know…

Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth can save 4000 litres of water a year.

Energy saving light bulbs use 80% less energy and last 8 times longer than incandescent bulbs.

One ‘car-free’ day a week will reduce your greenhouse gas emissions from driving to Monash by one fifth!

Using a reusable bag when you shop will help reduce the 4 billion plastic bags used across Australia every year.

Buying Fairtrade will help producers in the developing world become more sustainable.

1. National Graduate Law Conference 2010 at ANU

Date: Thursday 8 July – Friday 9 July 2010
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Venue: Hedley Bull Theatres 1 & 2,
              The Australian National University,
              Canberra, Australia

The ANU College of Law invites graduate research students to attend The Other Side of the Law: Beyond Legal Research conference. We especially invite candidates conducting comparative research, interdisciplinary research, and research on emerging areas of law that relate to contemporary policy challenges.

Students are invited to present a paper or come as an attendee to participate in discussions about the presentations from students and some invited guest speakers.

For more information, paper guideline and registration see:
law.anu.edu.au/COAST/events/Graduate_Conference/index.htm
National Graduate Law Conference 2010

For queries contact:
mark.nolan@anu.edu.au
Director of Higher Degree Research, ANU College of Law
or dinah.rigg@anu.edu.au

1. The Vice-Chancellor’s Ancora Imparo Student Leadership Program

The Vice Chancellor’s Ancora Imparo Program has been designed to help passionate and idealistic students prepare for future leadership roles.

The closing date for applications is Monday 2 August, 2010.

For more information see:
www.monash.edu.au/students/leadership/

1. Extended Opening Hours For Exam Period – Now Including Friday Evenings

For the first time this year, the Law Library will remain open until 9 pm on Fridays during the exam period, for four Fridays commencing Friday 4 June, 2010.

This is in addition to the extended weekend hours of 10 am to 5 pm Saturday – Sunday. The dates for extended hours on weekends are Saturday 5 June – Sunday 6 June, Saturday 12 June – Sunday 13 June, Saturday 19 June – Sunday 20 June, Saturday 26 June – Sunday 27 June, 2010.

1. Seminar 5: Preparing for Tests and Exams

Some of the questions addressed:
What strategies are effective for performing well in both open-book and closed book law exams?

How do I prepare effective exam summaries?

Dates: Friday 18 June, Thursday 24 June, Thursday 1 July, 2010
Times: 2:30 pm – 4pm, 11:30 pm-1 pm, 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Venues: Clayton, City Chambers, City Chambers

Use the my.monash booking system to book your place:
my.monash.edu.au/news-and-events/bookings/library/

Online language and learning resources are also available at:
www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/

END OF GAZETTE 1/6/10

1. Legal Associate Position Available – Family Court of Western Australia

Position Title: Legal Associate
Job Level: Graduate
Salary: $55,913 – $60,707
Duration: 12 months commencing ASAP (possible further twelve 12 months)

Job Description:
The successful applicant will be required to undertake legal research and produce written work for the Puisne Judges of the Court. 
There is also a requirement to carry out administrative functions in preparation for Court sittings and act as Judicial Support Officer. 
There will also be a requirement to present the legal component of the weekly information sessions for the public.

Application Requirements:
Applications addressing the essential work related requirements (selection criteria), outlined in the job description form.
A cover letter indicating an interest in the position and a current academic record.

Send applications to:
The Chief Judge’s Administrator
Family Court of Western Australia
GPO Box 9991
Perth  WA  6848 (08) 9224 8357

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 8 June, 2010 at 4:30 pm.

For the job description form please see:
www.familycourt.wa.gov.au/

For more information please see:
Associate to Judge _Legal_ May 10

2. Piper Alderman: Graduate Recruitment Opportunities

Piper Alderman’s message is simple – we’ll give you interesting legal work that will challenge your way of thinking and your understanding of the law. In return you will give us your dedication and intellect.

Together we will create an excellent lawyer who is commercially savvy, innovative and client focused.

We are currently seeking graduates across a number of practice areas for our 2011 program.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 14 June 2010.

Please submit application via:
www.cvMail.com.au  

For more information please see:
www.piperalderman.com.au
Piper Alderman Advertisement

3. University of Surrey, School of Law – Postgraduate Research Studentships Available

The School of Law is offering 2 full-time doctoral (or postgraduate research) studentships starting in October, 2010. The 3 year studentships will cover some fees plus a stipend of £12,600 pa.

For further information please visit:
www2.surrey.ac.uk/law/news/stories/2010/27792_
postgraduate_research_studentships_available.htm

1. Did You Know…

Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth can save 4000 litres of water a year.

Energy saving light bulbs use 80% less energy and last 8 times longer than incandescent bulbs.

One ‘car-free’ day a week will reduce your greenhouse gas emissions from driving to Monash by one fifth!

Using a reusable bag when you shop will help reduce the 4 billion plastic bags used across Australia every year.

Buying Fairtrade will help producers in the developing world become more sustainable.