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Applications are now open for one position through the Community Legal Centre Law Graduate Scheme commencing in early 2015.
The closing date for applications is Friday 26 September, 2014.
Please read the recruitment pack for more detailed information about selection criteria and how to apply.
This year’s National Family Law conference will take place from Tuesday 7 until Friday 10 October at the Hilton Sydney and has a truly eclectic program which is sure to be not only interesting for students, but also educational and beneficial for studies and resumes.
There are currently 800 registered delegates and this number is increasing
every day. The conference will be using an app instead of a printed program, and the app is available on the app store now for download. To look at the conference program and speakers who will be presenting this year, type in FL14 into the app store on either your Apple or Android device and download.
There is a heavily discounted student rate of $250 for the day and many social functions on offer. In particular, the New and Young Lawyer’s Evening at Paddington’s Bowls Club, Thursday 9 October. This event costs $40 and will provide students with the opportunity to interact and network with recent graduates, gain a real understanding of what to expect post studies and receive advice and tips on how to achieve their goals.
Please visit the website for further details.
Being a law student at university presents its own unique challenges and hardships. One of the most damaging of these can be challenges to your emotional health – particularly depression and other mental illnesses and conditions. Among all the pressures of performing academically and finding a professional future, the compromise of psychological health is perhaps inevitable. The Law Ambassadors present “Beating the Law Blues” a social event designed to raise awareness of the particular issues that law students face regarding their psychological well-being. The charity that we are supporting is the Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation, an organisation that focuses on the mental health of the legal community. The central focus will be an intimate musical concert with provided refreshments and snacks such as fairy floss, hot dogs and other goodies. Invite your friends and enjoy yourself as we remind ourselves of the importance of being healthy and thinking positively.
Event details:
Date: Tuesday 23 September, 2014
Time: 12:30– 2 pm
Venue: Monash University, Clayton Campus, SoundShell & Lemon Scented Lawn
Cost: Free. However, donations for the Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation will be appreciated.
Please visit the event page for further information
The Castan Centre for Human Rights law invites you to our Biennial Human Rights gala dinner. The dinner is a fundraiser for the Castan Centre’s many policy, public education and student programs. We hope you can join us for our celebratory evening at Albert Park.
Date: Thursday 23 October, 2014
Time: 7–11 pm
Venue: Carousel, 22 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park Lake, 3205
Dress code: Lounge suit
Our MC for the evening will be Melbourne Comedian Claire Hooper
Keynote Speaker
Jon Stanhope, Administrator of Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (2012 -2014), Chief Minister of the ACT (2001 – 2011)
Since 2012 Mr Stanhope has been responsible for both the Cocos (Keeling) islands and Christmas Island, the site of many asylum seeker arrivals and a large detention centre
In 2004, during his time as Chief Minister of the ACT, Jon Stanhope introduced a Human Rights Act, which was the first legislation of its kind on human rights in Australia.
For more information on the event please see the website
For further information please see the website
Are you interested in international affairs, public speaking, and negotiating? Looking for something fun to do in your mid-semester break? Then you should participate in MUNash: Monash University Model United Nations Conference.
MUNash will run from Monday 29 September until Wednesday 1 October (during the mid-semester break) at the Caulfield campus, and is organised by the Monash International Affairs Society and Orion College.
A Model United Nations is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and other multilateral bodies. In a Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate current issues on the organisation’s agenda. While playing their roles as ambassadors, student “delegates” make speeches, prepare draft resolutions, negotiate with allies and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the Model UN rules of procedure – all in the interest of mobilising international cooperation to resolve problems that affect countries all over the world.
This year, there are five different committees available.
Committees which are open to all participants (no experience or special knowledge required):
Committees which are only open to participants with special experience:
Register now to participate:
Your ticket includes participation in the conference, entry into the night time events, and morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on all three days. You will have ample opportunity to mingle and network with delegates from all committees.
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email within a few days from the Director of Delegate Affairs with further details.
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The National Law Honours Student Conference provides graduating LLB and JD students and recent graduates with the opportunity to present their law honours research, senior research thesis or comparable major research project in an academic setting. Session chairs in the students’ research field will offer constructive feedback and advice, including possible publication. There is a prize for best presentation, attendance is free and lunch and drinks are provided. A keynote address will be provided by Ass Prof Katherine Biber, of UTS Law Faculty, and the Hon Kevin Lindgren AM QC, former Federal Court Judge, will be the distinguished chair of prize-giving. Attendance is by invitation only upon submission of the paper abstract.
Students should visit the website for instructions on submitting abstracts.
The deadline for submission of abstracts is Friday 10 October, 2014.
The Australian Friends of the Hebrew University are hosting a seminar about their “Mishpatim” program which provides insight for students into Israel’s Law system in the democratic state.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday 17 September
Time: 8pm
Venue: Beth Weizmann Community Centre, 306 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield
Further information available in the flyer
The JD Moot Competition is the most prestigious mooting competition offered by the Monash JD Law Students’ Society.
The LSS invites all current JDs, undergraduate law students and Monash faculty to come and watch what will be a fantastic display of advocacy skills from your peers and students.
The Monash JD Law Students’ Society is excited to welcome:
Date: Wednesday 17 September
Time: 6pm for a 6.30pm start
Venue: Federal Circuit Court of Australia
Dress: Smart Casual
For further information please see the flyer.
Staff are cordially invited to a combined VADR/AFMA CPD Event entitled:
“Child Sexual Behaviours: How to Assess and Understand”
Presented by:
Pauline Ryan, Senior Clinician and Family Therapist at the Gatehouse Centre for the Assessment and Treatment of Child Abuse at the Royal Children’s Hospital
Date: Monday 29 September
Time: 5.30 for a 6.00 pm start
Venue: Coopers Inn (2nd floor), corner of Exhibition and Little Lonsdale Streets
Cost: Free to current VADR or AFMA members, $20 for non-members. Finger food is provided. Drinks are available at the bar.
If you would like to attend, please email admin@vadr.asn or president@vadr.asn.au. Please feel free to pass on details of the event to anyone you feel may be interested.
For further please see the flyer
Antipodeans Abroad would like to invite students to India and Swaziland to carry out volunteer projects during their Uni holidays.
The UniBreak program is a great way for students to immerse themselves in another culture, gain valuable personal and professional experience, whilst giving back to a community in need.
Places are limited for the November/January placements. Book now!
Download UniBreak project fact sheet
We welcome the Honourable Professor Peter Gray as our Distinguished Jurist in Residence for semester two. He is a retired judge of the Federal Court of Australia. He is happy to talk to students about anything that interests them, including their studies and possible careers in the law. He is in room 351 at Monash Clayton, usually in the middle of the week, and at Monash University Law Chambers in the city on Mondays and Fridays. Students can drop in, or email Prof Gray at peter.gray@monash.edu, or meet him when he visits the lounge area on the ground floor at Clayton from time to time.
Please complete these S2 surveys:
You can access these surveys via your my.monash portal or go to the website
The Law Faculty believes that the SETU surveys are very important as they help us to continually improve our Units and Teaching so that we can offer you a high quality legal educational experience. We rely on your feedback and comments to let us know not only what we are doing well in the Units but also what still can be improved and your suggestions as to how these improvements might be achieved.
The JD Trimester 3 examination period is from Monday 24 November until Wednesday 3 December, 2014.
The timetable has been published and can be found on the website
Sugar Research Australia invites applications for its postgraduate scholarships. These enable students to undertake master’s or PhD research degrees in disciplines relevant to the future of the Australian sugar industry.
Closing date: Tuesday 31 December, 2014
Further details available on the website
Please note that Undergraduate Student Services office will be closed on Wednesday 17 September from1pm to 3pm. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Applications are now open for one position through the Community Legal Centre Law Graduate Scheme commencing in early 2015.
The closing date for applications is Friday 26 September, 2014.
Please read the recruitment pack for more detailed information about selection criteria and how to apply.
Herzog Fox & Neeman, Israel
Applications are now open and close Friday 12 September, 2014
Minimum of 4 weeks from mid-January to mid-February
Further information including Application process & Eligibility details
Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria
Queries: cathy.meredith@monash.edu or 9905 3311
Federation of Community Legal Centres
Dr Genevieve Grant is seeking to recruit a current Monash LLB or JD student to work as casual Research Assistant on a number of personal injury compensation research projects.
The deadline for applications is Monday 8 September at 5pm.
For further information and the application process please see the flyer.
Presented by: The Honourable Justice Stephen Gageler, the High Court of Australia
Stephen John Gageler was appointed to the High Court in October 2012. At the time of his appointment he was Solicitor-General of Australia. He is a graduate of the Australian National University and has post-graduate qualifications from Harvard University. He was admitted as a barrister of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1989 and was appointed Senior Counsel in 2000. Before his appointment as Solicitor-General in 2008, he practised as a barrister extensively throughout Australia, principally in constitutional law, administrative law and commercial law.
Patron
The Honourable Chief Justice Marilyn Warren AC, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria and Lieutenant Governor of Victoria
Event details
Date: Monday 15 September, 2014
Time: 1– 2 pm
Venue: Monash University, Clayton Campus, H1 / Menzies Building (Building 11)
Cost: Free
RSVP: Wednesday 10 September, 2014, law-marketing@monash.edu
(Unfortunately there is no reserved seating for this even.)
For further information please see the flyer
The Castan Centre for Human Rights law invites you to our Biennial Human Rights gala dinner. The dinner is a fundraiser for the Castan Centre’s many policy, public education and student programs. We hope you can join us for our celebratory evening at Albert Park.
Date: Thursday 23 October, 2014
Time: 7–11 pm
Venue: Carousel, 22 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park Lake, 3205
Dress code: Lounge suit
Our MC for the evening will be Melbourne Comedian Claire Hooper
Keynote Speaker
Jon Stanhope, Administrator of Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (2012 -2014), Chief Minister of the ACT (2001 – 2011)
Since 2012 Mr Stanhope has been responsible for both the Cocos (Keeling) islands and Christmas Island, the site of many asylum seeker arrivals and a large detention centre
In 2004, during his time as Chief Minister of the ACT, Jon Stanhope introduced a Human Rights Act, which was the first legislation of its kind on human rights in Australia.
For more information on the event please see the website
Clinical Legal Education subjects give you the opportunity to learn assist real clients with real legal matters. Come and learn more about how to be involved and hear from students who are currently part of the programs.
Date: Wednesday 10 September
Time: 1pm – 1.30pm
Venue: R2 in the Rotunda (Building 8, Clayton Campus)
We hope to see you there!
This 2-day workshop will clarify the expectations each professional brings to the table regarding: the roles we play, how we each relate to the clients, how responsibility for the client and for managing the expectations and timing of the process is shared within the Team, as well as how and when the law is introduced into the conversation. We will explore the hierarchies and tensions which inevitably show up in our work, created in part, by the pressure of being part of a ‘collaborative community.’
Places for this event are very limited so register now to avoid disappointment.
Date: Friday 12 September 2014 and Saturday 13 September 2014,
Time: 9am – 4.30pm
Venue: Law Institute of Victoria, 470 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Cost: $495
CPD for Lawyers: 12 hours
Who Should Attend?
All Collaborative Professionals:
Lawyers, accountants/financial advisers, psychologists, counsellors, mediators and other professionals who work with families involved in disputes and who want to extend their Collaborative Practice skill base.
To register, complete and return the attached registration form to iacp@liv.asn.au.
Telephone Enquiries: To Sue White on 9607 9473
For further information available in the flyer
The LSS in conjunction with the legal production group Bottled Snail will be hosting a charity cabaret night. The show is titled ‘The Secret Life of a Lawyer’ and uses song, comedy and theatre to present a light-hearted look at the idiosyncrasies of life in the legal community. All the while, the show will promote a powerful message about looking out for the wellbeing of yourself and others. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation, a charitable organisation set up to raise the profile of depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses within the legal fraternity.
Date: Thursday 11 September
Time: 7.30-9.30pm
Venue: Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne
Cost: Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online
For further information please see the website
Are you interested in international affairs, public speaking, and negotiating? Looking for something fun to do in your mid-semester break? Then you should participate in MUNash: Monash University Model United Nations Conference.
MUNash will run from Monday 29 September until Wednesday 1 October (during the mid-semester break) at the Caulfield campus, and is organised by the Monash International Affairs Society and Orion College.
A Model United Nations is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and other multilateral bodies. In a Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate current issues on the organisation’s agenda. While playing their roles as ambassadors, student “delegates” make speeches, prepare draft resolutions, negotiate with allies and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the Model UN rules of procedure – all in the interest of mobilising international cooperation to resolve problems that affect countries all over the world.
This year, there are five different committees available.
Committees which are open to all participants (no experience or special knowledge required):
Committees which are only open to participants with special experience:
Register now to participate:
Your ticket includes participation in the conference, entry into the night time events, and morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on all three days. You will have ample opportunity to mingle and network with delegates from all committees.
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email within a few days from the Director of Delegate Affairs with further details.
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Law Students are invited to attend the 2014 RU OK? Day BBQ on Thursday 11 September at 12 Noon outside the Law faculty. Please wear something yellow to support this Campus wide awareness day of mental health and wellbeing.
The RUOK Day Bus touring from Darwin is stopping at Monash Clayton on the morning of Monday 8 September outside Robert Blackwood Hall if you are around first thing, drop by and check out the pop up.
You can find out more about RUOK? on Monash website and more about RUOK? at Uni at the official website
We hope U R OK.
Staff are cordially invited to a combined VADR/AFMA CPD Event entitled:
“Child Sexual Behaviours: How to Assess and Understand”
Presented by:
Pauline Ryan, Senior Clinician and Family Therapist at the Gatehouse Centre for the Assessment and Treatment of Child Abuse at the Royal Children’s Hospital
Date: Monday 29 September
Time: 5.30 for a 6.00 pm start
Venue: Coopers Inn (2nd floor), corner of Exhibition and Little Lonsdale Streets
Cost: Free to current VADR or AFMA members, $20 for non-members. Finger food is provided. Drinks are available at the bar.
If you would like to attend, please email admin@vadr.asn or president@vadr.asn.au. Please feel free to pass on details of the event to anyone you feel may be interested.
For further please see the flyer
Antipodeans Abroad would like to invite students to India and Swaziland to carry out volunteer projects during their Uni holidays.
The UniBreak program is a great way for students to immerse themselves in another culture, gain valuable personal and professional experience, whilst giving back to a community in need.
Places are limited for the November/January placements. Book now!
Download UniBreak project fact sheet
We welcome the Honourable Professor Peter Gray as our Distinguished Jurist in Residence for semester two. He is a retired judge of the Federal Court of Australia. He is happy to talk to students about anything that interests them, including their studies and possible careers in the law. He is in room 351 at Monash Clayton, usually in the middle of the week, and at Monash University Law Chambers in the city on Mondays and Fridays. Students can drop in, or email Prof Gray at peter.gray@monash.edu, or meet him when he visits the lounge area on the ground floor at Clayton from time to time.
Please complete these S2 surveys:
You can access these surveys via your my.monash portal or go to the website
The Law Faculty believes that the SETU surveys are very important as they help us to continually improve our Units and Teaching so that we can offer you a high quality legal educational experience. We rely on your feedback and comments to let us know not only what we are doing well in the Units but also what still can be improved and your suggestions as to how these improvements might be achieved.
The JD Trimester 3 examination period is from Monday 24 November until Wednesday 3 December, 2014.
The timetable has been published and can be found on the website
Sugar Research Australia invites applications for its postgraduate scholarships. These enable students to undertake master’s or PhD research degrees in disciplines relevant to the future of the Australian sugar industry.
Closing date: Tuesday 31 December, 2014
Further details available on the website
Please note that Undergraduate Student Services office will be closed on Thursday 11 September between 12.30pm and 1.45pm and again on Wednesday 17 September from 1pm to 3pm. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.