Law Student Gazette

1. From Student to Professional (Tuesday 17 March)

Transitioning from your studies in law to a career in the field can be a daunting prospect.

The LSS has organised for legal professionals in a number of fields to speak about their journey and share some useful tips and tricks for making your way in the legal world. The panel discussion will be followed by Q&A from the audience and networking over canapés.

Details on the speakers will be released closer to the date of the event, look out for updates and registration form on the Facebook event page.

Date: Tuesday 17 March

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Venue: Auditorium, Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St Melbourne 3000

Dress Code: Business casual

Register here

This event is open to all Monash LLB and JD students. Please feel free to contact careersofficer@monashlss.com for any queries.

2. Workplace Law Highlights Seminar (Thursday 19 March)

What do the new Industrial Manslaughter laws mean for companies and their officers? What are the latest developments in the general protections under the Fair Work Act (2009)?

New Industrial Manslaughter laws From 1 July this year, workplace manslaughter will be a jailable offence.

Under the recently passed amendments to Victoria’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, employers, self-employed persons and, in some cases, directors and officers of companies who, by their negligent conduct, cause the death of anyone who is owed a duty under the OHS Act face fines of up to $16.5 million for companies and up to 20 years in jail for individuals.

Dr Eric Windholz, Senior Lecturer and former General Counsel of WorkSafe Victoria, will explain the new laws, what led to their enactment, and what can be expected once they take effect.

Date: Thursday 19 March

Time: 5:45pm – 8:15pm

Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Cost: Free

Register here

3. Are Royal Commissions Fit for Purpose? (Monday 23 March)

Governments are increasingly setting up Royal Commissions in areas that have a significant policy focus. In Victoria, Royal Commissions have in recent years been established into Family Violence and Mental Health. At a national level, Royal Commissions have been established into banking, aged care and disability. A National Royal Commission into the 2019-2020 bushfire season has recently been announced.

Given the frequency with which Royal Commissions are being used to address complex public policy challenges, it is timely to examine their utility and opportunities to maximise their potential. This panel discussion gathers experts with a range of perspectives on the Royal Commission process. Through a facilitated discussion and including opportunities for attendees to be part of the discussion, the panel will consider a range of questions relating to the efficacy of Royal Commissions and their role in policy making and reform.

Date: Monday 23 March

Time: 5:15pm – 8:00pm

Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Cost: Free

Register here

4. The Emergence of ‘comply or explain’ as a global model for corporate governance codes

Speaker: Professor Iain MacNeil, Alexander Stone Chair of Commercial Law, University of Glasgow

The introduction of the Cadbury Code in the UK in the early 1990s marked an important turning point in the evolution of corporate governance around the world. The ‘comply or explain’ approach pioneered by the Cadbury Code prioritised flexibility and the role of market discipline in its approach. These priorities can be linked clearly to earlier trends in the evolution of company law and capital market regulation in the UK.

However, it is more difficult to explain why the Cadbury Code should have exerted so much influence over systems of corporate governance which differ from the UK in their approach and evolution. We propose three explanations for the spread of ‘comply or explain’ codes around the world and undertake qualitative and quantitative (leximetric) analysis in order to test these propositions.

Date: Monday 30 March

Time: 4:45pm – 6:15pm

Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Cost: Free

Register here

5. Directors Duties: ABL Corporate Law Seminar Series (Thursday 2 April)

Monash University in partnership with leading Melbourne law firm Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) is proud to host the ABL Corporate Law Seminar Series. This is a great opportunity to understand how your classroom studies are put into action in a law firm setting.

This series of four seminars covers various aspects of the unit Corporations Law (LAW3112) for undergraduate and Principles of Company Law (LAW5011) for postgraduate students. Seminars are conducted by ABL partners and lawyers through a mixture of lectures, case studies and analysis of real life examples. Topics coincide with the delivery of your law units to maximise impact.

The first seminar in the ABL Corporate Law Seminar Series is on the topic Directors Duties. The seminar is presented by ABL Litigation Partners Leon Zwier and Elyse Hilton.

Date: Thursday 2 April
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Venue: Clayton Campus, room TBC
Register here

You will have the opportunity to network with ABL partners and recruitment staff after the seminar over canapés (12:00pm – 12:30pm).

1. Information for First Year Law Students

If you are in your first year of Law at Monash, make sure you join the official Monash Law First Year Facebook Group.

This will be your main point of communication with other first years and will contain important announcements from your First Year Officers, Christian and Ruby, and other members of the Monash Law Students’ Society.

It will contain information about the Peer Mentor Program (PMP), which is a program that enables you to be paired up with two Mentors who will provide guidance and help answer any questions. The Program will run social events all throughout the semester.

It also contains important information about the upcoming First Year Law Camp, which is the best way to meet the rest of your 2020 cohort before the year gets fully underway.

2. Want to be a Monash Law social media ambassador?

Monash Law presents an exciting opportunity for creative and social media savvy Monash Law students.

As students, you are a central part of our University culture, as you contribute to a vibrant and lively campus atmosphere.

The Social Media Ambassador Program is a unique and fun opportunity for selected students to gain professional experience representing a brand, pitch ideas and work collaboratively with your faculty and fellow students to highlight what life is like as a student at Monash Law.

So if you’re passionate about social media and eager to get involved with campus life, apply now.

Benefits:

• Build on your resume to showcase to future employers 
• A professional recommendation from Monash Law 
• Make new friends and join a fun team environment

Apply now

1. Apply for JD Professional Practice LAW 5050

Applications are now open for Clinical Period (3) from 30 March- 29 June of the Professional Practice Elective Unit which takes place at Monash Law Clinics, 11th floor, MULC.

Applications close on Monday 9 March 2020.  Applications are not done on WES. For further information about the application process and dates see the Clinical Legal Education website.

1. Volunteer Opportunities at Monash Law Clinics – Clayton

The following volunteer opportunities are available in 2020 at the Monash Law Clinic –Clayton (MLCC) for LLB and JD Monash Law Students.

Wednesday Night Advice Only Service

The Wednesday night volunteer team provides advice to clients experiencing a wide range of legal problems.

Applications for the Wednesday Night General Advice Session at Monash Law Clinic Clayton will open on Monday 16 March at 9:30am and close 25 March at 6:00pm. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

To apply and to learn more please see here.

Important information:

• Students are rostered to volunteer on Wednesday nights on a fortnightly basis from 6:00pm until approximately 8:30pm.
• Orientation will be held on Wednesday 22 April at 6:00pm at MLCC, 60 Beddoe Avenue Clayton (at Monash University Clayton).
• Sessions will commence on Wednesday 29 April.
• Open to Monash LLB and JD students.

Tuesday Night Family Law

The Tuesday Night Family Law Advice Service handles matters relating to Children, Divorce and Intervention Orders.

Applications for Tuesday Night Family Advice Session at Monash Law Clinic will open on Monday 16 March at 9:30am and close 25 March at 6:00pm. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

To apply and to learn more please see here.

Important information:

• Students are rostered to volunteers on Tuesday nights on a fortnightly basis from 6:00pm until approximately 8:30pm.
• Orientation will be held on Wednesday 22 April at 6:00pm at MLCC, 60 Beddoe Avenue Clayton (at Monash University Clayton).
• Sessions will commence on Tuesday 28 April.
• Open to Monash LLB and JD students.

1. McKinsey & Company – Business Analysts

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm. We are a trusted advisor to the world’s leading businesses, governments, and institutions, and serve our clients from more than 100 offices in over 60 countries around the world.

We are now looking for bright, creative women and men of diverse and exceptional intellectual ability and character, to join our consulting team as Business Analysts for 2021.

We are seeking final year undergraduate students pursuing Honours, Masters, and/or Combined Degrees within the disciplines of Law, Commerce/Business/Economics, Engineering, Medicine, Science, and Arts.

If you wish to apply, please submit your application online by Sunday 8 March midnight AEDT. Please include a cover letter, your CV, academic transcripts, and high school score (ATAR/OP/NCEA).

If you identify as an Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Pasifika and Maori student and are currently enrolled in the final year of an undergraduate/postgraduate degree, and would like to speak with some of our consultants to learn more about management consulting and life at McKinsey & Company, please email au-recruiting@mckinsey.com.

2. Supreme Court of WA associateships

Applications are invited for a number of positions as personal staff to Judicial Officers at the Supreme Court of Western Australia. The length of tenure for each position is 12 or 24 months (commencing January 2021). The relevant positions will be identified in the latter part of 2020.

Prospective applicants should possess the following attributes:

• A law degree, or nearly completed law degree;
• 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.

For more information on each position and to apply see here. Please note applications close Friday 20 March).

3. EY student and graduate programs – apply now

Applications for the EY Vacationer and Graduate Programs are now open. For more information see here.

Applications close on Thursday 26 March.

4. Aurora Internship – Winter 2020

The Aurora Internship Program has contributed to capacity building for Indigenous and Indigenous-sector organisations by placing over 2,700 talented and passionate interns over 14 years.

The Program continues to place students and graduates with varied backgrounds including law at Indigenous sector organisations involved in native title, land rights, justice, policy and community development, health, social welfare and research, Australia wide.

Applications for the Winter program are open until 5:00pm AEST Friday 27 March. For more information see here.

5. Propel program at KWM

Are you looking to develop a career in China’s Greater Bay Area?

An exciting opportunity to be trained in Hong Kong and Guangzhou or Shenzhen at a leading international law firm and become qualified in the PRC is here.

In King & Wood Mallesons International Center’s award-winning 2-year Propel training program, you will gain exposure over two legal jurisdictions and work on cross-border matters, rotating through different practice groups in KWM’s Hong Kong and South China offices.

KWM’s Propel program was commended by the Financial Times for designing the “first international graduate recruitment programme focused on China’s Greater Bay Area initiative”, in the category of Managing and Developing Talent, Financial Times Asia Pacific Innovative Lawyers Report 2019.

Click here if you are interested to learn about opportunities at KWM available in the GBA.

Applications are now open until Sunday 19 April 2020 – click here or scan the QR code to apply.

6. EY Tax Insights Event (Monday 16 March)

Join EY to learn more about EY’s Tax career opportunities and how you can enter a competition that could see you:

• Develop your case study skills
• Network with industry professionals
• Win a paid internship in EY Tax
• Win a trip to Amsterdam!

Date: Monday 16 March 2020

Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm

Venue: EY, 8 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, 3000

Dress: Business

RSVP essential here by 10 March

Note: All confirmed guests will be contacted by 11 March 2020 with specific event details.

7. EY Interview Insights (Friday 20 March)

Are you preparing for an interview or an experience that lasts a lifetime? Please join EY for an interview skills session and pizza lunch to get valuable insights for your interview preparation.

When: Friday 20 March

Where: EY, 8 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, 3000

Dress: Business

RSVP essential here by 12 March

Note: All confirmed guests will be contacted by 13 March 2020 with specific event details.

8. The Big Meet (Friday 27 March)

The Big Meet – Melbourne 2020

Date: Friday 27 March

Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm

Venue: Palladium at Crown, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank

Cost: Free

Registration: RSVP essential here

1. Corporate Culture and Director Accountability (Wednesday 4 March)

The Banking Royal Commission has served as a wake-up call for boards and advisers on corporate governance.

This panel will present perspectives from the profession and academia about the impact of the Royal Commission on corporate culture and director accountability.

Date: Wednesday 4 March

Time: 5.15pm – 6.15pm

Venue: Court 8A, Federal Court of Australia, Owen Dixon Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 305 William Street, Melbourne

Cost: Free

Register here

Chair

• Justice Jonathan Beach Judge, Federal Court of Australia

Panel

• Michael Borsky QC, Victorian Bar
• Professor Jennifer Hill, Bob Baxt AO Chair, Monash Law
• Michelle Bennett, Partner, Allens

2. Homicide by Overdose: Criminal Law in a Drug Crisis (Tuesday 10 March)

Around the world, the human, social and economic costs of illicit drugs are soaring. Overdose deaths in the USA and Canada have reached such a point that both nations have declared public health emergencies.

The numbers are also on the rise in Australia. In the USA, public authorities are increasingly turning to the criminal law to address the overdose crisis, treating overdose deaths as homicides, and prosecuting friends, family members and acquaintances.

What role should the criminal law play in addressing this public health crisis in the USA, Canada and Australia?

Date: Tuesday 10 March

Time: 5.45pm – 7.30pm

Venue:Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Cost: Free

Register here

3. Following Feeling: The Emotional Politics of LGBTI Rights & Law Reform (Wednesday 11 March)

Why do courts turn to love when dealing with relationship recognition?

Movements for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) justice and equality generate emotion, particularly among the scholars, activists, lawyers, and judges who participate in them. Drawing on his new book, Feeling Queer Jurisprudence (Routledge, 2020), Dr Senthorun Raj will speak about why we need to take emotion seriously in our pursuits of LGBTI rights.

Date: Wednesday 11 March

Time: 5:45pm – 7:00pm

Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Cost: Free

Register here

4. Workplace Law Highlights Seminar (Thursday 19 March)

What do the new Industrial Manslaughter laws mean for companies and their officers? What are the latest developments in the general protections under the Fair Work Act (2009)?

New Industrial Manslaughter laws From 1 July this year, workplace manslaughter will be a jailable offence.

Under the recently passed amendments to Victoria’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, employers, self-employed persons and, in some cases, directors and officers of companies who, by their negligent conduct, cause the death of anyone who is owed a duty under the OHS Act face fines of up to $16.5 million for companies and up to 20 years in jail for individuals.

Dr Eric Windholz, Senior Lecturer and former General Counsel of WorkSafe Victoria, will explain the new laws, what led to their enactment, and what can be expected once they take effect.

Date: Thursday 19 March

Time: 5:45pm – 8:15pm

Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Cost: Free

Register here

1. Want to be a Monash Law social media ambassador?

Monash Law presents an exciting opportunity for creative and social media savvy Monash Law students.

As students, you are a central part of our University culture, as you contribute to a vibrant and lively campus atmosphere.

The Social Media Ambassador Program is a unique and fun opportunity for selected students to gain professional experience representing a brand, pitch ideas and work collaboratively with your faculty and fellow students to highlight what life is like as a student at Monash Law.

So if you’re passionate about social media and eager to get involved with campus life, apply now.

Benefits:

• Build on your resume to showcase to future employers 
• A professional recommendation from Monash Law 
• Make new friends and join a fun team environment

Apply now

2. Sir John Monash Medal – application date extension

Please note: 

• The closing date for nominations for the Sir John Monash Medal has been extended to 5:00 pm on Friday 28 February 2020.
• Students who still have a deferred exam or pending summer A results are welcome to apply.

Each year, the Faculty of Law awards 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.

All nominations must include a letter from the nominator 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 selection committee.

To nominate and to learn more please see the Sir John Monash Medal webpage.

1. Corporate Criminal Responsibility (26 February)

The ALRC is holding a series of seminars in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to provide an update and to encourage additional feedback into the inquiry of Australia’s corporate criminal responsibility regime.

The seminars will be led by an expert panel focusing on the ALRC’s proposed model of corporate regulation, the attribution of criminal responsibility to corporations and individual liability for corporate fault, while also discussing other aspects of the proposals. Melbourne Seminar Panel:

• The Hon Justice SC Derrington, ALRC
• The Hon Justice RJ Bromwich, ALRC
• Professor Liz Campbell, Monash University
• Professor Jonathan Clough, Monash University
• Michael Wyles QC, Barrister

The interactive seminars present the opportunity to summarise the submissions received, indicate the ALRC’s potential direction following those submissions and to seek further feedback on the position the ALRC may adopt in its Final Report.

Learn more

2. Corporate Culture and Director Accountability (4 March)

The Banking Royal Commission has served as a wake-up call for boards and advisers on corporate governance.

This panel will present perspectives from the profession and academia about the impact of the Royal Commission on corporate culture and director accountability.

Date: Wednesday 4 March

Time: 5.15pm – 6.15pm

Venue: Court 8A, Federal Court of Australia, Owen Dixon Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 305 William Street, Melbourne

Cost: Free

Register here

Chair

• Justice Jonathan Beach Judge, Federal Court of Australia

Panel

• Michael Borsky QC, Victorian Bar
• Professor Jennifer Hill, Bob Baxt AO Chair, Monash Law
• Michelle Bennett, Partner, Allens

3. Following Feeling: The Emotional Politics of LGBTI Rights & Law Reform (11 March)

Why do courts turn to love when dealing with relationship recognition?

Movements for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) justice and equality generate emotion, particularly among the scholars, activists, lawyers, and judges who participate in them. Drawing on his new book, Feeling Queer Jurisprudence (Routledge, 2020), Dr Senthorun Raj will speak about why we need to take emotion seriously in our pursuits of LGBTI rights.

Date: Wednesday 11 March

Time: 5:45pm – 7:00pm

Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Cost: Free

Register here

1. Apply for JD Professional Practice LAW 5050

Applications are now open for Clinical Period (3) from 30 March- 29 June of the Professional Practice Elective Unit which takes place at Monash Law Clinics, 11th floor, MULC.

Applications close on Monday 9 March 2020.  Applications are not done on Wes. For further information about the application process and dates see the Clinical Legal Education website.

1. EY student and graduate programs – apply now

Applications for the EY Vacationer and Graduate Programs are now open. For more information see here.

Applications close on Thursday 26 March 2020.

2. Research and Advocacy Assistant – ACJI at Monash Law

The Australian Centre for Justice Innovation (ACJI) in the Monash Law Faculty is seeking a Research and Advocacy Assistant to support its activities.

The duties include:

• Providing administrative, research and advocacy support for the Centre
• Contributing content to social media platforms, and
• Contributing to Centre communications and publications.

Selection criteria:

• Strong academic record and research skills
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
• Experience working in an administrative role and with social media, and
• Demonstrated experience and/or interest in the work of ACJI.

Applicants must be available to work 2 days per week (note that flexibility is available around exam time).

To apply, please send an academic transcript, CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to alan.shanks@monash.edu.

Applications close Friday 28 February at 5:00pm.