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1. Social Media Ambassador Program

Are you studying law and planning to apply for a graduate job or clerkship this year?

Register for the 2021 Law Careers Super Fair and meet both engineering and non-engineering employers wanting to hire YOU!

REGISTER HERE: https://monashlaw.prosple.com/lcsf-2021/register

3. TPAV 2022 Graduate Program – Legal Stream

Are you thinking about graduate programs for 2022?

4. Australian Government Graduate Program

This year you can apply once for an Australian Government Graduate Program stream and be considered for multiple agencies.

APPLY NOW: https://www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/graduate-portal

5. Career Connect Events

NDIS are coming to Monash – Session on Thursday!

The team at NDIS are wanting to speak to engaged students from all faculties about opportunities in their ‘Just Brilliant Graduate Program for 2022’.

Come and join senior leaders from NDIS and you will gain tips on how to apply for roles based on the Australian Public Service guidelines and information specific to NDIA recruitment processes.

REGISTER NOW:

1 Apr 2021, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/students/events/detail/7004040

2021 Tech Careers Super Fair!

The Tech Careers Super Fair is for all students from any degree exploring a fast paced career with a technology or software focused employer. This is an interactive virtual career fair designed to help you learn about graduate job and internship opportunities you can apply for.

REGISTER NOW:

30 March 2021, 2.00pm – 4.00pm

https://monash-gradcareers.prosple.com/tcsf-2021/register

Opportunity for female students with Oliver Wyman!

Currently seeking penultimate year female students who display curiosity and drive with strong problem-solving and analytical skills looking to gain insight and exposure into the consulting industry.

The Oliver Wyman Women’s Scholarship awards you with the following:

• $15,000

• Summer internship in Sydney, which may include time in an overseas office within the Asia Pacific region

• A senior female Oliver Wyman mentor

Oliver Wyman is a fair and equal employer, committed to recruiting and retaining the most diverse talent. We look for people who display initiative, intuition, and creativity with a strong problem-solving and analytical mindset. We do not require specific academic majors or industry experience and seek out diversity of experience and skills. We value extracurricular activities and evidence of leading an interesting and impactful life outside of your studies.

Apply by Wednesday 7 April 2021

APPLY NOW:

https://careers.mmc.com/global/en/job/R_112438/R-112438-The-Oliver-Wyman-Women’s-Scholarship-Intern-Sydney

Do you want to stand out in the Graduate Jobs Market?

Career Connect are running employability workshops this week that will help you to develop your employability edge. Having competent employability skills is an enormous advantage, whether you’re applying for your first job or wanting to develop your career. To help you improve these skills, we provide workshops that cover a range of topics, from networking, to personal brand and effective career planning.

All our workshops are online, conducted by professional advisers and facilitators, and are suitable for both domestic and international students across all disciplines.

REGISTER NOW:

https://www.monash.edu/career-connect/build/employability-workshops

1. Livestream: Autonomous Robotics: Ethical Challenges and Legal Repercussions

2. CLARS Law and Business Seminar Series: Should Australia Permit Dual Class Listings?

In recent years, leading global stock exchanges including Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Tokyo and Shanghai’s STAR market have permitted issuers to list with dual class share structures to encourage more tech and other high-innovation company listings. Is it now time for the ASX to consider reforming its longstanding one share/one vote rule with respect to Australian listed companies?

DATE: Wednesday 12 May
TIME: 5:00pm – 6:15pm AEST
WHERE: Online, via livestream

3. Eleos Justice Conversation Series: Death Penalty in Singapore

Join this discussion of death penalty practice and policy in Singapore featuring Professor Michael Hor, a leading academic on criminal law, criminal procedure and evidence.

DATE: Thursday 13 May
TIME: 1:00pm – 2:00pm AEST
WHERE: Online, via livestream

4. Book Launch – The UN Commission on Human Rights: ‘A Very Great Enterprise’

When the General Assembly established the Human Rights Council in 2006, it asked for a review of its ‘work and functioning’ five years after its establishment. The will to elevate the Council to a Principal Organ of the UN did not materialise by 2011; in 2011 the Council put off that decision by another 10 to 15 years. The Council should review its status between now and 2026.

How should we rethink the way the Human Rights Council functions?

DATE: Tuesday 18 May
TIME: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM AEST
WHERE: Online via Zoom

5. Charting a Better Recovery

The twin crises of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the first economic recession in 30 years, have highlighted and deepened many of the cracks in our community, and shown the fragility of many things we take for granted.

In tough times, many are struggling to make ends meet, keep a roof over their heads, and ensure they can access services like health care and education.

Hear from an expert panel who are working to find solutions to these major legal and social issues.

DATE: Thursday 20 May
TIME: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM AEST
WHERE: Online

1. PCL Lawyers Legal Scholarship 2021

Are you currently studying a Bachelor of Laws at university and you are in or heading into your final year?

PCL Lawyers is offering two Law students with a WAM of 65 or more in their penultimate or final year a grant of $2000 each to assist them through the final stage of their degree. One grant will be prioritised for a student studying in Victoria.

Applications close Tuesday 30 March.

2. Just Leadership Program

Applications for the 2021 Just Leadership Program, a prestigious initiative of the Monash Law Students’ Society, are now open. Students with an interest in social justice and the law are encouraged to apply.

The program affords selected students the opportunity to listen to, learn from and network with high profile speakers who are closely associated with social justice and equity issues in the law.

Apply now: https://forms.gle/xkENB9obTSP55Cih9 

Applications will be accepted until Friday 12 March at 5pm.

Please visit https://www.monashlss.com/other-sje-inititives for more information about the program. 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Amelia and Ellie at justleadership@monashlss.com.

Best of luck with your applications!

3. Job Opportunities: Associate and Research Associate to the Hon Justice Pritchard

Applications are invited for the positions of Associate and Research Associate to the Hon Justice
Pritchard, President of the State Administrative Tribunal, to commence in January 2022.
The successful applicants will be based at the State Administrative Tribunal but will also assist Justice
Pritchard in relation to matters in the Court of Appeal.
Both positions are offered for a period of 12 months. At the discretion of the Court, the tenure of this
position may include a subsequent two weeks.

Prospective applicants should possess the following attributes:

 A law degree (completed as at January 2022);
 A high level of academic achievement (Honours or equivalent is desirable but not essential);
 High-level research and analytical skills;
 Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; and
 Editorial skills are an advantage.

Interviews will be conducted on 30 April 2021.

The successful applicants should be available to attend the Associates’ Induction Programme
from Tuesday 4 January to Monday 10 January 2022.

The successful applicants may also be invited to attend three days of paid handover in November or
December 2021, subject to consultation between the applicant and the Court.

Applications should include a:

 covering letter;
 curriculum vitae; and
 current academic transcript (or a certified copy).

Applicants will be considered for both positions and need only apply once.
If your application is sent by email, please scan your academic transcript (or a certified copy). You may
be required to bring the original if you are invited to attend an interview.

Please send applications or queries by email to:

Ms Georgina Due
Associate to the Hon Justice Pritchard
State Administrative Tribunal
565 Hay Street
PERTH WA 6000
Email: Associate.Justice.Pritchard@justice.wa.gov.au
Ph: (08) 9219 3101

Click here for more information on Supreme Court Associateships. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE NOON, WEDNESDAY 14 APRIL 2021 (AWST)

(Late applications will not be considered)

1. LSS Peer Mentoring Program Study Skills Sessions (3-9 March)

2. KPMG Women in Audit Event (9 March)

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms, with over 227,000 people in more than 146 countries.

As we prepare for the upcoming Graduate and Vacationer recruitment season, we would like to make you aware of the KPMG Women in Audit event. This event aims to bring together women from across the accounting and audit field, from experienced leaders to those just starting their careers. The event will feature three inspiring women auditors from KPMG who will share their career journeys, the challenges they’ve faced and how women can be successful leaders in this dynamic area.

Sign up now to hear about career journeys and what it means to be a leader in this dynamic field. The KPMG Graduate Recruitment team will also be on hand to talk you through the recruitment process and the amazing opportunities available in Audit at KPMG.

Event details

Name: Women in Audit @ KPMG Virtual Event

Date: 9 March 2021

Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm AEDT

Registrations Close 1 March

The event is open to students nationally in their penultimate and final year of undergraduate and postgraduate studies, regardless of their degree / location. You can register via the KPMG Careers website at this link.

3. KPMG National Enterprise Showcase Event (11 March)

You know KPMG, you might not know KPMG Enterprise.

Do you have a passion to work with start-ups, small to medium-sized and family businesses? It’s all we do!

Join us for our National Enterprise Showcase virtual event to hear about some of the exciting work our various Enterprise teams do, as well as learn more about the Graduate and Vacationer opportunities at KPMG.

We are actively looking for students studying from all degree disciplines to join our different Enterprise groups. You’ll hear from senior leaders across the business and discover more about the work we do, the different backgrounds we look for and where you could fit.

At KPMG, we’re committed to providing an open and friendly environment for our talent that offers long-term growth, constant challenge and generous rewards. It’s a philosophy that will continue throughout your career with us and touch every stage of your development.

But don’t just take our word for it, come along to hear first-hand from our people on what makes KPMG Enterprise a great place to work!

Date: 11 March 2021

Time: 2.00pm – 3.30pm AEDT

Click here to register: http://bit.ly/3c1P0xh

4. CLARS Event: Virtual Visiting Scholars Seminar – ‘The Rise of
Passive / Index Investing in the Context of Climate Change’ (17 March) 

The Centre for Commercial Law & Regulatory Studies (CLARS) is pleased to invite you to the second Virtual Visiting Scholars seminar for 2021.

The series aims to attract outstanding young scholars from around the world to present their current work and engage online with Monash Law School researchers.

The program contributes to enriching our research environment and provides networking opportunities for faculty members. This is particularly important when traditional travel is not possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We hope that the program will contribute to the development of ongoing research relationships with other scholars and universities, both nationally and internationally.

Date: 17 March 2021

Time: 7.00PM AEDT

Register here: http://bit.ly/2MQBQKU

5. CLARS & Economics Session – The Google/Fitbit Merger: Where Do We Stand? (30 March)

7. How Much do Investors Care About Social Responsibility? (17 August)

Join Associate Professor Scott Hirst for the next instalment of the CLARS Law & Business Seminar Series.

In this session, Associate Professor Hirst will discuss empirical evidence on investors’ willingness to sacrifice investment returns for social purposes, and how investor preferences relate to the important current debates about social responsibility, corporate purpose, and stakeholderism.

Date: 17 August 2021

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM AEST

Register here: http://bit.ly/3kTiMrV

3. Startup Failure (Thurs 18 Feb)

Venture-backed startups famously “exit” by going public or selling to another company through an acquisition deal. A different path, however, is far more common – failure.

Despite the large amounts invested in venture-backed startups, and their high average rate of failure, these companies rarely use the formal Chapter 11 bankruptcy process that is embraced by distressed public companies seeking to preserving their going-concern value.

In this discussion, Professor Elizabeth Pollman (Pennsylvania Law School) will provide an account of startup failure, including:

• Why bankruptcy law does not fit the needs of most distressed venture-backed startups
• What we can learn from the rare exceptions and
• How alternative mechanisms serve an important role in the venture capital ecosystem.

Date: Thursday 18 February

Time: 1:00pm – 2:15pm AEDT

RSVP essential here

1. Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement

Nominations are now open for the Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement.

The Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement is awarded to a student who:

• Has completed the academic requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and is eligible to graduate;
• Is judged to have an excellent academic record; and
• Has demonstrated a significant commitment to advancing the University’s goals of social justice, human rights and a sustainable environment.

You can self-nominate, nominate another student or get a nomination from a Monash staff member or a member of the community. Nominations close 5:00pm AEDT Friday 26 February 2021.

All nominations must include a letter explaining the reason for the nomination and a statement from the nominee addressing how he/she meets each of the eligibility criteria. Please also provide any supporting information which could be of use to the selection committee and permission from the student to have his or her academic records released to the committee.

Visit the website to complete your application

A selection committee will review the nominations and make a recommendation to the Dean of Law, Monash University.

The winner will be announced at the faculty prizes ceremony. The medal will also be awarded at their graduation ceremony and included on their official University transcripts.

2. PCL Lawyers Legal Scholarship 2021

Are you currently studying a Bachelor of Laws at university and you are in or heading into your final year?

PCL Lawyers is offering two Law students with a WAM of 65 or more in their penultimate or final year a grant of $2000 each to assist them through the final stage of their degree. One grant will be prioritised for a student studying in Victoria.

Applications close Tuesday 30 March.

Learn more

1. Editorial Committee applications for the Monash University Law Review – Now open

The Monash University Law Review is the flagship academic journal of Monash Law. It is highly regarded by the legal profession and international law schools.

The 2021 Editors and Faculty Advisors are accepting applications from current LLB and JD students to join the Editorial Committee in 2021.

Committee members will receive training to complete 3–4 partial edits of an article during the course of the year. The time commitment per edit is approximately 10 hours. Involvement with the Review provides students with valuable practical skills in legal research, writing and editing, and is highly regarded by law firms and employers.

We are looking for highly committed students with strong time management skills, excellent attention to detail and close familiarity with the AGLC4. Applicants with at least one full year of study remaining will be preferred. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, those with a disability and students from under-represented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, including those supported by Monash under the Equity definitions.

To apply, please send your CV, one-page cover letter and latest unofficial academic transcript to law.review@monash.edu with the subject line ‘2021 Committee Application’. Your cover letter should outline your reasons for applying, suitability for the role and expected graduation date.

Applications will close at 5:00pm AEDT on Thursday 11 February 2021. Shortlisted students will be required to complete an editing exercise.

If you have any questions, please contact the Editors at law.review@monash.edu.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

2. Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement

Nominations are now open for the Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement.

The Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement is awarded to a student who:

• Has completed the academic requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and is eligible to graduate;
• Is judged to have an excellent academic record; and
• Has demonstrated a significant commitment to advancing the University’s goals of social justice, human rights and a sustainable environment.

You can self-nominate, nominate another student or get a nomination from a Monash staff member or a member of the community. Nominations close 5:00pm AEDT Friday 26 February 2021.

All nominations must include a letter explaining the reason for the nomination and a statement from the nominee addressing how he/she meets each of the eligibility criteria. Please also provide any supporting information which could be of use to the selection committee and permission from the student to have his or her academic records released to the committee.

Visit the website to complete your application

A selection committee will review the nominations and make a recommendation to the Dean of Law, Monash University.

The winner will be announced at the faculty prizes ceremony. The medal will also be awarded at their graduation ceremony and included on their official University transcripts.

3. PCL Lawyers Legal Scholarship 2021

Are you currently studying a Bachelor of Laws at university and you are in or heading into your final year?

PCL Lawyers is offering two Law students with a WAM of 65 or more in their penultimate or final year a grant of $2000 each to assist them through the final stage of their degree. One grant will be prioritised for a student studying in Victoria.

Applications close Tuesday 30 March.

Learn more

1. Legal Intern – Victorian Institute of Teaching

Applications are now open for a Legal Intern at the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is the statutory authority for the regulation of the teaching profession in Victoria, in accordance with the Education and Training Reform Act 2006.

• Our Vision: For all Victorian children and young people to have the best teachers.
• Our Purpose: To regulate for a highly qualified, proficient and reputable teaching profession.

See position description here: Legal Intern

To apply, please send a current resume and cover letter (approximate 1-3 pages) that addresses the key selection criteria by no later than 5:00pm AEDT Wednesday 3 February 2021.

Applications should be sent to elena.totino@vit.vic.edu.au.

2. Assistant Development Manager

The Role
This brand new role sits within the equity investment banking division with a particular focus on the equity funding of, and joint venturing in larger greenfield residential and renewal development projects in all of Australia’s major capital cities as well as Greater Melbourne Geelong and Regional NSW, Newcastle.

The Client
Based in the inner suburbs of Melbourne, our client is a specialist real estate investment firm, focussing on property finance and principal real estate transactions. They specialised in equity, joint venture and principal investing, senior and structured finance, and advisory services.

Applications close Thursday 28 January at 11:59pm AEDT.

Learn more

3. Startup Failure (Thurs 18 Feb)

Venture-backed startups famously “exit” by going public or selling to another company through an acquisition deal. A different path, however, is far more common – failure.

Despite the large amounts invested in venture-backed startups, and their high average rate of failure, these companies rarely use the formal Chapter 11 bankruptcy process that is embraced by distressed public companies seeking to preserving their going-concern value.

In this discussion, Professor Elizabeth Pollman (Pennsylvania Law School) will provide an account of startup failure, including:

• Why bankruptcy law does not fit the needs of most distressed venture-backed startups
• What we can learn from the rare exceptions and
• How alternative mechanisms serve an important role in the venture capital ecosystem.

Date: Thursday 18 February

Time: 1:00pm – 2:15pm AEDT

RSVP essential here