Law Student Gazette

1. Free Public Lecture: How Gender Can Affect Progress Towards The UN’s Millennium Development Goals

Nana Oye Lithur is the Chief Executive Director of the Human Rights Advocacy Centre and is a respected human rights activist in Ghana.  Nana has led several fact finding missions to investigate human rights violations in Ghana and has also worked as a lecturer, presenting Human Rights/CHRI human rights lectures for journalism students. Nana has also been recognised for her work in human rights and in 2008 was a recipient and champion torch bearer for women’s rights. This event is co-sponsored BusEco PAL Program.

Date: Wednesday 14 April, 2010
Time: 1 pm – 2 pm
            (light refreshments from 2 pm – 2.30 pm)
Venue: R4,  Rotunda, Building 8,
             Monash University Clayton Campus
RSVP: castan.centre@law.monash.edu.au
             or telephone 9905 3327

For more information: 
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/events/2010/lithur-lecture.html

2. Monash Golden Key Presents: ‘The Real World Transition’

After spending many years within the comfort zone of the University environment, the transition into the real world can be pretty daunting. You may well have your formal qualifications behind you, but has anyone actually helped you prepare for the interviews that lie ahead? How can you ensure your CV sets you apart? Are you able to articulate what you are really looking for when a potential employer asks you why you have chosen to apply to their firm?

This one-hour seminar will certainly benefit anyone about to venture into the workforce and will leave you with practical tips and advice that you can take away with you and immediately apply to your job search.

About our speaker:

 Paul Slezak has seen success in the highly competitive recruitment and advertising industries in Australia and Hong Kong by applying his professionalism, drive and creativity to develop and deliver solutions that exceed business expectations, and push the boundaries to create innovative solutions.

Having recently returned from Asia, Paul is the founder of 2 dots – a specialist consulting business focusing on career development, professional and business mentoring, as well as facilitating workshops that bring out the best in teams.  Paul is also Director of Recruitment Academy – undoubtedly Australia’s leading provider of tailored induction and training courses to the recruitment industry. He is also co-author of the recently published ‘21 things to do to get a new job NOW!’. Paul completed his Bachelor of Economics at the University of Sydney and his Masters degree at Macquarie University.

Details of the event are as follows:

Date: Monday 19 April, 2010
Time: 2 pm – 3:30pm
Location: R3, Building 8 (Rotunda), 
                  Monash University Clayton Campus
Cost: Free for all students 
          (you do not need to be a Golden Key Member to attend)

For more information please visit:
www.monash.golden-key.org

For queries email our Careers Officers:
Nicola Giarratana and Amit Chowdhury at
careers@monash.golden-key.org

1. Compete in the Castan Centre’s Human Rights Mooting Competition

Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Mooting Competition. Monash University will be entering two teams of three students (Senior Counsel, Junior Counsel, and Solicitor). 

Date: Monday 2 – Monday 9 August, 2010

The event is sponsored by Clayton Utz who will provide the following prizes:
Winning team: $3000
Runner-up: $1000

To be eligible, students must be in the equivalent of at least third year of a combined undergraduate law degree, or any year of a JD degree but must not have completed their degree.  It is preferable that competitors have completed some studies in human rights law.

Applications must have:
A short cover letter, CV and academic transcript (WES version is fine) via your student email.

The closing date for application is 5pm on Friday 30 April, 2010.

Applications should be sent to:
Erica Contini
Project Officer, Castan Centre for Human Rights Law
erica.contini@law.monash.edu.au

For more information about the moot see:
www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/events/2010/moot.html

For more information about applying to be on Monash’s teams see:
www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/events/2010/monash-team.html

2. Law Short Film Competition

The Connecting with Law Short Film Competition is launching for 2010.

Oxford University Press is inviting students to submit a film between 2–5 minutes long about law or the study of law. The competition is open to all students currently enrolled in an Australian Law School. Non-law students can also be involved, however at least one student per group must be studying a law subject.

The winners will be those judged to be the most creative, instructive and original – anything that helps other students to connect with law. The winners will receive:

• 1st prize $1500
• 2nd prize $500
• 3rd prize $250

For further details, entry forms, guidelines and to see last year’s winners please see our website at:
www.oup.com.au/law

3. Summer Semester Unit Evaluation Results

The Faculty received good results for the Summer Semester Unit Evaluations 2009/2010. The Law Faculty rated an average score of 4.11 on Question 5 (Overall Satisfaction) compared with 4.15 for the last Summer Semester. 37 Units were evaluated of which 5 Units scored 4.70 or more on Q5, placing them in the ‘Outstanding’ category. The teachers of any Units scoring 4.70 or more will receive a Certificate of Commendation at the Faculty Teaching Workshop in October.

END OF GAZETTE 12/4/10

1. Clerkship Available at Chadwicks – The Law Firm

Position title: Law Clerk
Required availability: Mondays and Tuesdays
(please note, these days are not negotiable)

All students that are interested in applying for the position should provide contact information along with their resume.

Email your application to:
isaac@chadwicklaw.com.au

Practice information:
Chadwicks – The Law Firm
36 St. Kilda Road
ST.KILDA   VIC  3182
Tel:  (03) 9529 5044
Fax: (03) 9529-5722

2. Industrial Officer – Health Services Union

The Health Services Union Health Professionals’ Branch is seeking to recruit an Industrial Officer to be a part of a growing and dynamic team.

Position Title: Industrial Officer
Job Level: Graduate
Wage: $65,500 – $77,000 (depending on skills and experience),
             plus 9% superannuation.

For job description, qualifications needed and more information see:
HSU_advert_industrial officer

Applications must have a current CV and application letter addressing the requirements of the role.

Email your application to:
kathy.jackson@hsuvic.net.au

 The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31 March, 2010.

3. Legal Trainee and 1st Year Solicitor Sought For Criminal Law Firm

Expressions of interest sought for appointment to the position of legal trainee and 1st year solicitor for commencement in late 2010.

Position Title: Legal Trainee
Job Level: Graduate Position

Applicants must be mature, have a sound academic background and/or body of experience in the law or another discipline, and a genuine interest and dedication to all aspects of criminal law practice.

Applications must have:
A detailed curriculum vitae.

Email application to:
Dr Martine Marich at martine.marich@law.monash.edu.au

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 14 April, 2010.

4. Organiser – Health Services Union

The Health Services Union Health Professionals’ Branch is seeking to recruit two experienced Organisers to be a part of a growing and dynamic team.

Position Title: Organiser
Job Level: Graduate
Wage: $53,000 – $60,000 (depending on skills and experience), 
              plus 9% superannuation. 
              A vehicle will be provided for all work related travel.

For job description, qualifications needed and more information see:
HSU_advert organiser

Applications must have a current CV and application letter addressing the requirements of the role.

Email your application to:
kathy.jackson@hsuvic.net.au

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31 March, 2010.

1. Free Public Lecture: How Gender Can Affect Progress Towards The UN’s Millennium Development Goals

Nana Oye Lithur is the Chief Executive Director of the Human Rights Advocacy Centre and is a respected human rights activist in Ghana.  Nana has led several fact finding missions to investigate human rights violations in Ghana and has also worked as a lecturer, presenting Human Rights/CHRI human rights lectures for journalism students. Nana has also been recognised for her work in human rights and in 2008 was a recipient and champion torch bearer for women’s rights. This event is co-sponsored BusEco PAL Program.

 Date: Wednesday 14 April, 2010
Time: 1 pm – 2 pm
             (light refreshments from 2 pm – 2.30 pm)
Venue: R4,  Rotunda, Building 8,
              Monash University Clayton Campus
RSVP: castan.centre@law.monash.edu.au
            or telephone 9905 3327

For more information:
www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/events/2010/lithur-lecture.html

2. Leo Cussen Institute: Information Session

Leo Cussen is holding an Information Session on the On-site and On-line Practical Training Courses for 2010. Postgraduate students are encouraged to attend this event.

Date: Thursday 8 April, 2010
Time: 5 pm – 7 pm
Venue: Level 1, 360 Little Bourke Street

For more information and to register see:
www.leocussen.vic.edu.au/content.asp?pid=16690

3. 2010 Postgraduate Conference in Public Law

The Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law plays a prominent, independent role in public debate on issues vital to Australia’s future including Charters of Rights, federal reform, reconciliation and native title, refugees and migration law and the challenges of responding to terrorism.

The Centre takes great pleasure in inviting abstracts for its 2010 Postgraduate Conference in Public Law. The conference is an opportunity for research students studying in the field of public law to gain experience in presenting their work to their peers and the wider academic public law community in a critically constructive yet supportive environment.

Date: Monday 12 – Tuesday 13 July, 2010
Venue: Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law,
              Faculty of Law,
              University of New South Wales

To register please email:
gtcentre@unsw.edu.au

Registrations with abstracts must be submitted no later than Friday 30 April, 2010.

For more information and application details see:
2010 Postgraduate Conference on Public Law – Call for Papers

For more information:
www.gtcentre.unsw.edu.au/

1. Global Changers

Global Changers is a Global Change Leadership Course which gives passionate young leaders everything they need to make a tangible difference now, not just in the future.

Monash University has partnered with The Oaktree Foundation to develop a comprehensive leadership program for 50 of its students.

Global Changers is a leadership course that aims to equip university students with the skills necessary to enable them to enact change in their own communities.

The eighth-month part-time program includes courses in personal development, issues education and skills development.

The curriculum will also focus on the skills necessary to be a strong leader: self awareness, leadership, emotional intelligence, group dynamics, and facilitation.

Applications are now being accepted at the Global Changers website, and close on Tuesday March 30th, 2010.

 For more information see:
www.globalchangers.com

For queries contact Chris McAuliffe:
0411 988 559

2. Student Services

Law Student Services counter opening hours have been extended:
8:45 am – 4:45 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
10:00 am – 4:45 pm (Wednesday)

Assignment Collection:
Could all students please collect their Semester 2, 2009, assignments from the Law Student Services counter by the end of March.

END OF GAZETTE 29/3/10

1. JD Careers Information Session

‘Enhancing Your Employability’ is a Legal specific JD Careers Information Session.

 Date: Friday 26 March, 2010
Time: 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Location: S8, Monash University Law Chambers
Hosted by: Lloyd England, Manager, Student Experience, Law faculty
                    Con Moraitis, Careers Consultant, Monash Employment & Career 
                    Development Service

If you cannot make this session please note it will be repeated again for you.

Date: Friday 14 May, 2010
Time: 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers

Everyone is welcome!

2. Postgraduate Information Lunch

Attention to all final year students. Enjoy a free lunch on us and expand your knowledge of postgraduate study.

Come and join Professor Ann Monotti, Associate Dean (Postgraduate), for lunch and learn about your postgraduate study options at Monash University. This is a perfect opportunity to explore and learn about the fantastic range of postgraduate courses we have on offer, including our specialist masters and graduate diplomas, and ask questions of our admissions staff.

 Date: Wednesday 24 March, 2010
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers,
              472 Bourke Street,
              Melbourne

Seating is limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

To register please visit:
www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate/info-sessions.html

3. Telders International Law Moot Court Competition 2010

For the past thirty-two years, the Telders International Law Moot Court Competition has been an annually recurring event and has grown to be one of the most prestigious in the field.

The Telders Competition gives many young and talented undergraduate law students all over Europe the opportunity to excel in international law, consequently testing their creativity and powers of persuasion in a friendly competition.

Every year a new and challenging case is devised for the students to argue. The Telders Case 2010, ‘The Case of Pirates in the Treasured Sea’, combines legal issues in various fields of international law including piracy and the law of the sea. You may find the case on our website at:
www.grotiuscentre.org
Click on ‘Telders Moot Court’.

Date: Thursday 22 – Saturday 24 April, 2010
Venue: Peace Palace, The Hague, The Netherlands

For more information see:
www.grotiuscentre.org/com/doc.asp?DocID=346

1. Student Services

Law Student Services counter opening hours have been extended:
8:45 am – 4:45 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
10:00 am – 4:45 pm (Wednesday)

Assignment Collection:
Could all students please collect their Semester 2, 2009, assignments from the Law Student Services counter by the end of March.

2. Student Survival Week

Survival Week provides students with extra support and resources for settling into university.

Re-assess your health and study routine and make a few extra friends in a weeklong event dedicated to your wellbeing.

Date: Monday 22 – Friday 26 March, 2010

For details of events on your campus visit:
www.monash.edu/orientation/survival

1. Assessment Submissions

Assessments (research assignments and take-home examinations) must be submitted as an electronic copy to:
pg.assessment@law.monash.edu.au

The email subject should include: Unit Code – Exam or Assignment – Surname (For example: LAW7212-Assignment-Surname).

Submission of a completed assessment task cover sheet is required.

Please remember you are required to keep an up-to-date copy of all submitted assessments to safeguard against the loss of work through accident or error.
Please note:  You must put your name and Student ID number on every page of your assignment either as a header or a footer and you must number the pages in your assignment.

The assessment cover sheet can be found from the student forms website (This information has also been included in the unit guide):
www.law.monash.edu.au/forms/assessment-cover-sheet.doc

2. New Units – Enrol Now!

The Faculty is pleased to advise that Professor Samuel Murumba from the Brooklyn Law School in New York will be teaching the unit Current Issues in Intellectual Property (LAW7309), scheduled to commence on Wednesday 26 May, 2010.

The unit will concentrate on key, cutting-edge issues not covered in depth or at all in the other Intellectual Property Units. These issues mainly arise from the dramatic impact of complex technological and global developments on Intellectual Property law and practice.

They include:
IP-Jurisdictional issues, especially in the digital networked environment;The intersection of trademarks and commercial designations with domain names, especially the proposed generic top-level domain names (gTLDs) and domain names in non-roman characters which will have profound implications for online trademarks.
The expanding scope of trade mark protection (well-known marks/dilution, defensive registration etc).
Comparative database protection, including the EC Directive and US developments.
Comparative business method patents including the anticipated US Supreme Court decision in Bilskietc.

Students interested in enrolling in this unit can do so via WES at:
my.monash.edu.au/wes/student_services/

The Faculty is pleased to advise that a new postgraduate unit, International labour law – LAW7449 has been added to the 2010 calendar. The unit International labour law will run intensively.

Date: Wednesday 10, Wednesday 17, Friday 19 and Monday 22 November, 2010
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
For more information see: 
www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2010handbooks/units/LAW7449.html

Students interested in enrolling in this unit can do so via WES at: my.monash.edu.au/wes/student_services/

3. 2010 Postgraduate Student Representative

The Postgraduate Student Representative for 2010 is Daniel Stepanenko, representing all Monash PG law students (including JD and LLM) on the Postgraduate Studies Committee and the Law Faculty Board this year.

If students have queries, issues, or suggestions that they would like to raise concerning their studies, their course, or the Law Faculty they are encouraged to contact Daniel. He will endeavour to address individual student queries, or suggest the appropriate avenue for them.

Please contact him at:
danielstepanenko@gmail.com

4. Postgraduate Students – Assignment Submission

Please be advised that as of Trimester 1 – 2010, submission of assessments is by electronic copy only to:
pg.assessment@law.monash.edu.au

END OF GAZETTE 22/3/10

1. Appointment of Tipstaff to Justice Allsop, President NSW Court of Appeal

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 2011 for one year. Applicants should be prepared to continue on the staff of the President for the year 2012 as Researcher.

Position Title: Tipstaff (2011), Researcher (2012).
Job Level: Graduate Position
Time Period: 2 year
Wage: $49,384 (2011), $67,539  (2012).

Position Description:
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. In the second year of appointment, the tasks to be performed are research and assistance with administering the work of the Court with infrequent attendance in court.

Applications must have:
A full curriculum vitae, covering letter and academic transcript. Applications should also contain either references or the names of referees. A distinction average or higher, and must expect to complete their law degree by the end of 2010.

For further information contact:
Amanda_foong@courts.nsw.gov.au
or (02) 9230 8380

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 14 April, 2010.

Applications should be sent to:
Ms M Halliday
Associate to Justice Allsop
Supreme Court of New South Wales
GPO Box 3
SYDNEY NSW 2001

2. Aurora Native Title Internship Program

The Program introduces law students to career opportunities in native title, policy, social justice and Indigenous affairs and aims to provide assistance to under-resourced and over-worked Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) and Native Title Service Providers (NTSPs) and others.

There are two intakes for interns annually, during the summer and winter university breaks, for 5 to 6 weeks. Applications open in March and August of each year.

Applications are open to law students who have completed, or are currently completing, the Property Law component of their legal studies.

The on-line application period for the winter 2010 round of internships is from Monday 8 March to Thursday 1 April, 2010.

For more information and on-line applications see:
www.auroraproject.com.au

For more information:
2010.02.02 Aurora legal internships flyer

3. Law Student Mentoring Program

On behalf of Victorian Women Lawyers and the Women Barristers Association, I am delighted to invite all female students currently enrolled in Victorian law schools to participate in the 2010 Law Student Mentoring Program.

Now in its third year, the Program has developed into a celebrated vehicle for encouraging the next generation of female lawyers to gain valuable insights into the legal profession from current practitioners.

Wherever possible, each student will be paired with a mentor who shares common professional interests and geographical proximity. Pairs will be expected to meet at least once a month. If there are insufficient mentors to cater for student demand, preference will be given to students in their final or second last year of study. This year’s Program will run from mid-April, 2010 to April, 2011.

For Expression of Interest form see:
Law Student Mentoring Program EOI Form

Contact for queries and email Expression of Interests forms to:
kate@kateashmor.com

Applications close Friday 19 March, 2010.

For more information see:
Law Student Mentoring Program Info

4. Piper Alderman Law Clerk Vacancies

Our program provides an ongoing law clerk opportunity from April – December of each year. The program is open to penultimate and final year students. Students clerk around their academic timetable between 1 day and 2 days per week. We provide time off during exam preparation period and attendance.

Applications opened Monday 2 March, 2010 and close on Wednesday 17 March, 2010.

Submit applications via:
www.cvmail.com.au

 For more information see:
www.piperalderman.com.au
Piper Alderman Law Clerk Vacancies

For queries email:
emortimer@piperalderman.com.au

1. Postgraduate Information Lunch

Attention to all final year students. Enjoy a free lunch on us and expand your knowledge of your postgraduate study.

Come and join Professor Ann Monotti, Associate Dean (Postgraduate), for lunch and learn about your postgraduate study options at Monash University. This is a perfect opportunity to explore and learn about the fantastic range of postgraduate courses we have on offer, including our specialist masters and graduate diplomas, and ask questions of our admissions staff.

Date: Wednesday 24 March, 2010
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers,
              472 Bourke Street,
              Melbourne

Seating is limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

To register please visit:
www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate/info-sessions.html

2. Teach For Australia

Teach For Australia is a new not-for-profit organisation that offers a 2 year leadership and career development program designed for outstanding graduates from all degree disciplines.  We train and support university graduates to tackle the challenge of teaching and leading children in Australia’s most disadvantaged schools to achieve success beyond their expectations. It will be a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the program, the application process and speak to representatives of Teach For Australia. 

Date: Tuesday 16 March, 2010
Time: 1 pm – 2 pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre S2, Building 25, 
              Monash University, Clayton

For more information see:
www.teachforaustralia.org/