Law Student Gazette

1. AIIA International Careers Conference 2017

The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) is hosting its annual International Careers Conference (ICC) on 25 August at the Victorian Arts Centre to provide inspiration and career advice to Victorian students.

As Australia’s leading international affairs think tank, the AIIAV will bring together top experts in the fields of business, international affairs and development to mentor the next generation of Australian leaders.

The full-day conference will consist of speaking sessions and workshops, to encourage attendees to go beyond the classroom to engage with leaders.

Date: Friday 25 August 2017

Time: 8:00am – 5:30pm

Venue: The Pavilion, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne

Tickets: $55-$95. Early bird student tickets ($55) on sale until Sunday 6 August (ticket price includes morning tea and lunch)

RSVP: book here

For any enquiries, please contact the ICC2017 team on icc@internationalaffairs.org.au.

1. Monash Law Ambassador Presents: TechUp Law Publication

Digital disruption – it is no question that this has become the latest buzz-word in the legal profession, but what is it and how can law students be well equipped to face the changing legal landscape?

Monash Law Ambassadors presents a student publication that specifically caters to law students’ understanding of digital technologies in the legal sector. It features articles written by legal professionals and current students, who discuss how technology is changing the legal profession and how law students can adapt to these changes.

Now available for students to download here.

2. Connecting with Law Short Film Competition

Now in its tenth year, the Connecting with Law Short Film Competition is open to all students currently enrolled in an Australian law school.

To enter, create a 2-5 minute film about Groundbreakers: people, cases or judgements that have changed the shape of Australian law.

Your film should educate, entertain and engage fellow law students and help them connect with law. Get your name known in law and win great prizes!

• 1st Prize – $1,500
• 2nd Prize – $500
• 3rd Prize – $250

Competition closes Friday 25 August 2017.

3. Accelerator Monash startup program

Applications for the Accelerator Program to grow the next generation of Monash startups through an intensive three-month program and $20,000 seed funding for each selected team (~5 teams) is open.

This program is run by The Generator – the centrally supported initiative for entrepreneurship at Monash and is open to all students, staff and alumni.

You can find more info about the Accelerator Program here.

4. National Essay Competition

The 2017 National Essay Competition held by the Australian Legal Philosophy Students’ Association  (ALPSA) is closing soon.

This year’s topic is ‘Jurisprudential perspectives on the proposed bill of rights for Queensland’.

The ALPSA Essay Competition is a chance for Australian law students to showcase their ability to discuss the complexities of legal philosophy, in the context of an historical or controversial topic of choice.

In 2017, the judging panel will comprise the Honourable Justice Patrick Keane AC of the High Court of Australia, Professor Jeremy Waldron of New York University, and Professor Brian Bix of the University of Minnesota.

The competition prizes include cash prizes and the chance to be published in the University of Queensland Law Journal, the oldest university law journal in Australia.

Entries will close Monday 31 July 2017.

Please find more information here.

5. Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot & Jessup Moot 2017

Want to represent Monash at a national or international moot competition?

By enrolling in relevant semester two 6-point units, you could be selected for the Jessup Moot or the Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.

The Jessup Moot (LAW4806 (LLB) or LAW5056 (JD)) will take place Canberra in February 2018, with national rounds for finalist teams in Washington, DC.

The Vis Moot (LAW4807 (LLB) or LAW5055 (JD)) will take place in Vienna and Hong Kong in March/April 2018. Places are limited with five or six students to be selected for each moot team.

You may apply for a team even if you choose not to enrol in any of the above units. Applications are open to LLB and JD students in their final year. Submit your initial application by 5:00pm on Friday 28 July.

Please find more information here.

6. Westpac Innovation Challenge 2017

The 2017 Westpac Innovation Challenge is now open to applications from start-ups, entrepreneurs and thought leaders with innovative solutions to transform Australia’s professional services sector, with a particular focus on accounting or legal practices.

The cash prize is worth $40,000.

This sector is a key contributor to the Australian economy; a major employer; and one that supports the growth and development of businesses across our economy. It’s also a very mature sector – and one that is ripe for technology-driven innovation.

Westpac’s challenge to entrepreneurs and innovators is to come up with the next big idea that will shape the future of this sector and support its growth.

Do you reckon you’ve got what it takes? Check out the Innovation Challenge here.

7. Groza Learning Center Education Scholarship

The Groza Learning Center Education Scholarship was created to help students interested in higher education reach their goal of attending college or university.

Each year a theme will be chosen and students will have the chance to respond in a short essay.

This year’s theme is ‘Redemption‘.

One winner will be selected and receive $1000 towards higher education.

Please find more information here.

Please note applications close Thursday 30 November 2017.
Application Deadline

30 November 2017

1. Dean’s Inaugural Gala Dinner

Professor Bryan Horrigan, Dean of the Monash Law Faculty, is delighted to invite you to the inaugural Dean’s Gala Dinner.

Guests will hear from The Honourable Robert French AC, Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia 2008-2017. His Honour is the Distinguished Professional in Residence at the Faculty of Law.

Date: Wednesday 16 August 2017

Time: 6.30 for 7.00pm start (Canapés and drinks on arrival)

Dress: Lounge suit/Cocktail attire

Price: Student $80 (Student ID required) / Full price $150

RSVP here by Monday 7 August 2017.
For more information please contact Paul Shea on 03 9905 2630 / paul.shea@monash.edu.

2. The Hon. Robert French AC delivers the 12th Fiat Justitia Lecture

The Hon. Robert French AC, former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia (2008-2017), will present the 12th Fiat Justitia Lecture, entitled ‘Judge Bridlegoose, Randomness and Rationality in Administrative Decision-Making’.

Justice French is Distinguished Professional in Residence at the Faculty of Law in August 2017.

Date: Tuesday 15 August
Time: 6.00PM–7.00PM (followed by light refreshments)
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Cost: Free
RSVP: REGISTER HERE by Wednesday 1 August to reserve your place

3. Ceremonial moot in new Moot Court

Join us for a ceremonial moot, featuring an impressive bench, in tribute to His Honour Robert French AC, Distinguished Professional in Residence at the Faculty of Law.

The bench:

• The Honourable Robert French AC
• The Honourable Stephen Charles AO
• The Honourable Marcia Neave AO

Date: Wednesday 16 August 2017
Time: 1.00-4.00pm (Lunch provided)
Venue: Monash Law Moot Court, Ground Floor, Law Building, Clayton Campus
Cost: Free
RSVP here by Saturday 12 August to reserve your place.

4. Justice Geoffrey Nettle on Hellenic contributions to the law

The Victorian Chapter of the Hellenic Australian Lawyers Association is pleased to present the Inaugural Victorian Oration to be given by His Honour Justice Geoffrey Nettle of the High Court of Australia on the topic ‘Some Hellenic contributions to the law’.

Date: Friday 4 August 2017
Time: 6:00pm drinks and canapes / 6:30pm Lecture
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Register here to reserve your place
Contact: Andrew Panna QC akpanna@vicbar.com.au

5. What do family lawyers really think of FDR?

In 2015 Susan Hamilton-Green surveyed about 110 practitioners to explore what family lawyers really thought about Family Dispute Resolution. Some of the responses were surprising.

It showed that FDR is a significant aspect of advice given by family lawyers, and that they balanced many factors when advising and directing their clients to FDR. It also highlighted various areas important for FDRPs in their ongoing relationships with family lawyers.

Susan Hamilton-Green is a family lawyer and a specialist in Family Law (LIV) since 1990. She is a trained arbitrator and conflict coach and provides mediation training, coaching, and supervision.

Please find more information about the event here.

Date: Monday 28 August 2017

Time: 5.45 pm (registration/socialising) for 6.15pm to 7.15pm

Venue: Coopers Inn, cnr Exhibition & Little Lonsdale Sts, Melbourne

Cost: Non-members $25; VADR members free

RSVP: If you would like to attend, please email admin@vadr.asn.au.

Finger food will be provided and drinks are available at bar prices.

1. EcoPeace Middle East Internship 2017-18

Applications are now open for the EcoPeace Middle East Internship in Tel Aviv, Israel.

EcoPeace Middle East is a unique organisation that brings together Jordanian, Palestinian, and Israeli environmentalists. The primary objective is to promote cooperative efforts to protect a shared environmental heritage. In so doing, they seek to advance both sustainable regional development and the creation of necessary conditions for lasting peace in the region.

This three-month internship runs from November 2017 to February 2018.

Applications close Thursday 27 July 2017.

To apply and check out eligibility criteria see here.

Student Mobility Funding may be provided. Please see eligibility criteria here.

If you have any queries please email law-international@monash.edu.

2. Accelerator Monash startup program

Applications for the Accelerator Program to grow the next generation of Monash startups through an intensive three-month program and $20,000 seed funding for each selected team (~5 teams) is open.

This program is run by The Generator – the centrally supported initiative for entrepreneurship at Monash and is open to all students, staff and alumni.

You can find more info about the Accelerator Program here.

3. National Essay Competition

The 2017 National Essay Competition held by the Australian Legal Philosophy Students’ Association  (ALPSA) is closing soon.

This year’s topic is ‘Jurisprudential perspectives on the proposed bill of rights for Queensland’.

The ALPSA Essay Competition is a chance for Australian law students to showcase their ability to discuss the complexities of legal philosophy, in the context of an historical or controversial topic of choice.

In 2017, the judging panel will comprise the Honourable Justice Patrick Keane AC of the High Court of Australia, Professor Jeremy Waldron of New York University, and Professor Brian Bix of the University of Minnesota.

The competition prizes include cash prizes and the chance to be published in the University of Queensland Law Journal, the oldest university law journal in Australia.

Entries will close Monday 31 July 2017.

Please find more information here.

4. Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot & Jessup Moot 2017

Want to represent Monash at a national or international moot competition?

By enrolling in relevant semester two 6-point units, you could be selected for the Jessup Moot or the Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.

The Jessup Moot (LAW4806 (LLB) or LAW5056 (JD)) will take place Canberra in February 2018, with national rounds for finalist teams in Washington, DC.

The Vis Moot (LAW4807 (LLB) or LAW5055 (JD)) will take place in Vienna and Hong Kong in March/April 2018. Places are limited with five or six students to be selected for each moot team.

You may apply for a team even if you choose not to enrol in any of the above units. Applications are open to LLB and JD students in their final year. Submit your initial application by 5:00pm on Friday 28 July.

Please find more information here.

1. The Hon. Robert French AC delivers the 12th Fiat Justitia Lecture

The Hon. Robert French AC, former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia (2008-2017), will present the 12th Fiat Justitia Lecture, entitled ‘Judge Bridlegoose, Randomness and Rationality in Administrative Decision-Making’.

Justice French is Distinguished Professional in Residence at the Faculty of Law in August 2017.

Date: Tuesday 15 August
Time: 6.00PM–7.00PM (followed by light refreshments)
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Cost: Free
RSVP: REGISTER HERE by Wednesday 1 August to reserve your place

1. Full Time Legal Admin opportunity – Barristers’ Chambers Limited

Barristers’ Chambers Limited (BCL) welcomes applications for an experienced, confident legal assistant to support a select
group of successful barristers in modern Melbourne CBD chambers.

Please find job description here.

1. Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot & Jessup Moot 2017

Want to represent Monash at a national or international moot competition?

By enrolling in relevant semester two 6-point units, you could be selected for the Jessup Moot or the Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.

The Jessup Moot (LAW4806 (LLB) or LAW5056 (JD)) will take place Canberra in February 2018, with national rounds for finalist teams in Washington, DC.

The Vis Moot (LAW4807 (LLB) or LAW5055 (JD)) will take place in Vienna and Hong Kong in March/April 2018. Places are limited with five or six students to be selected for each moot team.

You may apply for a team even if you choose not to enrol in any of the above units. Applications are open to LLB and JD students in their final year. Submit your initial application by 5:00pm on Friday 28 July.

Please find more information here.

2. Accelerator Monash startup program

Applications for the Accelerator Program to grow the next generation of Monash startups through an intensive three-month program and $20,000 seed funding for each selected team (~5 teams) is open.

This program is run by The Generator – the centrally supported initiative for entrepreneurship at Monash and is open to all students, staff and alumni.

You can find more info about the Accelerator Program here.

3. National Essay Competition

The 2017 National Essay Competition held by the Australian Legal Philosophy Students’ Association  (ALPSA) is closing soon.

This year’s topic is ‘Jurisprudential perspectives on the proposed bill of rights for Queensland’.

The ALPSA Essay Competition is a chance for Australian law students to showcase their ability to discuss the complexities of legal philosophy, in the context of an historical or controversial topic of choice.

In 2017, the judging panel will comprise the Honourable Justice Patrick Keane AC of the High Court of Australia, Professor Jeremy Waldron of New York University, and Professor Brian Bix of the University of Minnesota.

The competition prizes include cash prizes and the chance to be published in the University of Queensland Law Journal, the oldest university law journal in Australia.

Entries will close Monday 31 July 2017.

Please find more information here.

1. $3000 grant to study in Jakarta – 2 weeks left to apply

Applications close soon for an opportunity to study and undertake a work placement in Indonesia. Grants of $3,000 are available for successful applicants.

Piloting in 2018, ACICIS’ Law Professional Practicum Program will be a six-week study program, undertaken in Jakarta, Indonesia, prior to the commencement of the Australian academic calendar year (January – February 2018).

The program, hosted by an ACICIS Indonesian Partner University (TBC) will consist of an initial two weeks of intensive Indonesian language instruction and English language lectures by local legal practitioners and experts in the field of law, followed by a four-week supervised practicum placement with a local or international legal firm, government authority or non-government organisation (NGO).

The program will be designed to cater for students with no existing Indonesian language skills. Candidates with existing language skills will, however, be welcome.

Please note applications close Saturday 1 July 2017.

For more information see here or email enquiries@acicis.edu.au.

2. Bain & Company True North Scholarship for Women

Bain & Company Australia is delighted to invite female students in their penultimate year of undergraduate study to apply for the True North Scholarship for Women.

Applicants have the chance to win a $15,000 scholarship, a Bain mentor and the opportunity to attend a one-day workshop with Bain in Sydney.

For further information please visit www.bain.com/scholarship.

Applications will close at 11:59pm on Sunday 9 July 2017.

3. Jury skills workshop – seeking volunteers

The Victorian Bar is looking for volunteers to play the role of a witness or a juror for the Jury skills workshop.

The Jury skills workshop is scheduled for Saturday 24 June, from 8.30am-5.00pm. Venue is the County Court, 250 William Street. Lunch will be provided.

You will be given a copy of the materials particularly a witness statement which summarises your evidence. You will need to be very familiar with the facts and be prepared to give your evidence and be cross examined or to play the role of a juror.

This is an opportunity to see some experienced advocates at work.

If you are interested in participating please contact Bianca Stajcic (bianca.stajcic@vicbar.com.au).

4. Scholarships to study at Tel Aviv University International

The Friends Association of Tel Aviv University in Victoria has established a fund to support Australian students from Victoria to follow their dream of studying in Israel.

This funding can be applied to cover any of Tel Aviv University’s International Programs, including the International LLM. The one-year (10 month) program gives you the option of specialising in Law & Technology, Global Governance and Human Rights, Business Law, or a general track. Classes begin in early September 2017.

Scholarship recipients are required to be from Victoria and be part of the fellow program during and after the program. You will join a diverse group of students in the vibrant sunny city of Tel Aviv. In 2016-2017 students from North and South America, West and East European countries, India, China, Ethiopia and Botswana have participated in the scholarship program.

Please find more information about the International LLM and application form.

For inquiries about the scholarship please contact Ms. Taryn Bak (tarynbak@tauex.tau.ac.il), admissions coordinator at the Faculty of Law, Tel Aviv University.

1. Resolving an Indian religious dispute through mediation

In India a dispute has run for decades over a small piece of land, totalling just 1500 square feet.

Hindus claim they should own the land because they believe Lord Ram was born on it, while Muslims consider it theirs, as a mosque was built there during Muslim rule in India. Riots and killings have resulted from the dispute, and in 1992, a Hindu mob destroyed the mosque.

To avoid further religious or communal violence, the Indian government asked the High Court to rule on the matter. In 2010, the High Court, without resolving ownership, divided that land and adjoining land between Hindus and Muslims.

Unhappy with the decision, both sides have appealed to the Supreme Court of India. While the case is still pending, the Chief Justice has recently suggested that the parties attempt to resolve the issue through mediation.

In his presentation, Dr Sharma will focus on the viability of the use of mediation to resolve the various issues involved in the dispute.

Dr Rajesh Sharma is a Senior Lecturer in Justice and Legal Studies, RMIT University, an accredited mediator at the Mainland Hong Kong Joint Mediation Centre, a panel arbitrator with the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board and a member of India International ADR Association.

Date: Monday 17 July 2017
Time: 5.45pm (registration/networking) for 6.15pm to 7.15pm
Cost: non-members $25 / VADR members free
Venue: Coopers Inn, cnr Exhibition & Little Lonsdale Sts, Melbourne
RSVP: Email admin@vadr.asn.au by Thursday 13 July 2017

1. Graduate Student Conference 19 – 21 June

Monash University is proud to host its inaugural Graduate Student Conference in 2017 at the Clayton campus.

This three-day conference provides the perfect setting for graduate students (coursework and research) to network with Monash alumni, industry guests and each other.​

The conference includes keynote speakers Waleed Aly and Holly Ransom, panel discussions and workshops that will enable graduate students at Monash to develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing workforce.​

For PhD students, sessions count towards the Monash Doctoral Program.

Dates: 19-21 June 2017

Location: Clayton Campus, Monash University

2. Professional Practice (LAW 5050) – apply now

Applications are open for Clinical Period 4 2017 of the Professional Practice Elective Unit which takes place at Monash Oakleigh Legal Service, next to Clayton campus.

Clinical Period 4 2017 dates are:

• For Group A: 20 July – 19 October 2017
• For Group B: 24 July – 23 October 2017

Please note applications close Thursday 22 June 2017.

Please note, applications are not done on WES. See all further information about the application process and dates on the Clinical Legal Education website or consult Student Services.