Law Student Gazette

1. Faculty of Law – Social Media

The Faculty of Law now has a Facebook and Twitter page.

To keep up to date with key events and dates, either like us on Facebook here, or follow us on Twitter here.

2. Wellbeing

Smiling Mind

“Smiling Mind is a unique web and App-based program developed by a team of psychologists with expertise in youth and adolescent therapy, Mindfulness Meditation and web-based wellness programs. Smiling Mind is a free tool that will assist in improving the lives of young Australians, and is available online or as a smartphone App.

In recent years, Mindfulness Meditation has surged in popularity for use in the treatment of stress, resilience, anxiety, depression and other physical and mental illnesses. Highly regarded institutions such as UCLA, Harvard, Oxford, Monash and Melbourne Universities have developed clinical studies into the positive impacts of Mindfulness Meditation.

Smiling Mind’s mission is to provide accessible, life-long tools based in mindfulness meditation. Creating happier, healthier and more compassionate young people.”

This is not only for very young people.  It has progressed to include a corporate program, but of course this is not free.

See more here

3.  New Academic Peer Tutorial Program

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are being sought from suitably qualified, willing and able Monash Law students to become Academic Peer Tutors to teach the following:

Contract A
Contract B
Criminal law and procedure A
Criminal law B
Torts A
Torts B
Property law A
Property law B
Administrative law
Constitutional law
Equity
Trusts
Civil Procedure
Evidence
Lawyers, ethics and society

Tutor requirements are:

• Minimum 60 WAM across the board
• Minimum 70 in the subject(s) you wish to tutor
• Completed subjects within past 2 years
• Minimum 48 credit points of study completed
• Available for 2 hours per week per subject
• Attend mandatory training

Students will be remunerated for their time.
Please submit your EOI with a CV to lloyd.england@monash.edu and a cover letter outlining what subjects you wish to tutor, why you wish to be a Monash Law APT and what value you feel you can bring to a tutorial you run.
First Round EOI’s close Monday 17 March, 2014.

.:End Student Gazette 24/2/14:.

1. Australian Government – Rio Tinto NTRB Scholarships

There is an upcoming opportunity for students to apply for an Australian Government – Rio Tinto NTRB Scholarship for a Master of Laws (LLM) in Mineral Law and Policy in Scotland.

Two scholarships are again being offered by Rio Tinto, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) and the University of Dundee to lawyers who are currently working or interested in working in the NTRB system.  The timing of the scholarships will correspond to the European academic year, commencing in September 2014.

On-line applications will be open from Monday 17th February through to Friday 14th March, 2014.

Further information, as well as the on-line application form, can be found via the website here or the flyer here.

Information on the LLM in Mineral Law and Policy Program please visit the website.

Please feel free to contact the scholarships team at ntrbscholarships@auroraproject.com.au should you have any questions.

2. Faculty Managed Internship Opportunity

ZICOlaw, Malaysia

Applications are now open and close Friday 14 March, 2014

Duration: Minimum of 4 weeks from mid June to mid July

Further information including Application process & Eligibility details can be found here

Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria here

Queries:  cathy.meredith@monash.edu or 9905 3311

3. Internship Opportunity in Milan

Studio Ubertazzi in Milan would like to welcome applications from native English speaking law students/graduates for internship positions of a three-month duration. The firm is in urgent need of a legal intern, so Studio Ubertazzi is looking for someone who can join as soon as possible.

For further information including the application process please click here

4. NSW Law Reform Commission Winter Internships

The NSW Law Reform Commission operates a winter internship program for law students in their final year of study, or entering their final year of study in 2015.

While this opportunity is unpaid, it does provide access to a range of professional development opportunities, including working with our Commissioners.

For further information and application process please click here.

5. Volunteering at Monash-Oakleigh Legal Service

Are you a first to third year Law student or JD student in your first six trimesters of your degree and looking for the opportunity to gain some invaluable practical legal experience?

Applications for the Wednesday Night Advice Only Session at Monash Oakleigh Legal Service will open 8am Monday 3 March 2014 and close 5pm Sunday 9 March 2014, please note that late applications will not be accepted.

You are applying to be part of the Wednesday night volunteer team, which provides advice to clients experiencing a wide range of legal problems.

Students are rostered to volunteer on Wednesday nights on a fortnightly basis from 6:00pm until approximately 8:30pm. Commencement date is in April 2014.

In each session you will:

Interview clients along with another law student
Develop practical legal skills as well as research skills
Have the opportunity to learn and work under the supervision of qualified lawyers and barristers.

For more information, please click here

1. 5th University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2014 in Phnom Penh – Cambodia

Humanitarian Affairs, UK in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Cambodia, invites Promising Students of Leading Universities to the 5th University Scholars Leadership Symposium to be held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Friday 1 August to Friday 7 August, 2014.

The theme for this year’s Symposium is; “Dream It. Plan It. Do It”. The  “Leadership in Social Change Symposium” is specially designed to provide the next generation of leaders with an understanding of key humanitarian issues; to equip them with essential life skills; to inspire them through motivational talks, to involve them in sustainable activities and to allow them to learn through experiential service programs.

Please click here for further information.

2. Legal Bible Group Welcome Dinner

We are a group of law students excited about learning about the God of the Bible and figuring out what it means to live for him in the context of the law faculty. Whether you are skeptical, curious or committed when it comes to Jesus, we would love to meet you at our first social event for the year:

What: Legal Bible Group Welcome Dinner

When: Thursday 6 March

Time: 7pm-11pm

Where: Sofia’s Restaurant – 299 Burwood Hwy, East Burwood

RSVP: Facebook

Further information: Reshma Varghese on 0478 770 584

3. Migration Institute of Australia Course Offering

The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) will be running a comprehensive course available for lawyers and law students interested in practicing immigration law. As Australia’s Migration Program is a complex web of ever-changing legislation, policy and eligibility criteria, the Migration Institute of Australia and the Australian Centre for Migration Education & Research are bringing together Accredited Specialists and experienced immigration lawyers to deliver a comprehensive series of interactive workshops designed for legal practitioners and final year law students seeking to practice in the field.

This course also has Continuing Legal Education (CLE) points available.

Course Title: Immigration Essentials for Lawyers & Law Students

Dates: Wednesday 12 February, until Monday 24 February, 2014

Location: Victoria University – Room 2.10 on Level 2, 295 Queen Street

To reserve your place or for more information please contact Sarah at the Migration Institute of Australia:

Phone: 02 9249 9000

Email: info@mia.org.au

or visit the website here

1.  New Academic Peer Tutorial Program

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are being sought from suitably qualified, willing and able Monash Law students to become Academic Peer Tutors to teach the following:

Contract A
Contract B
Criminal law and procedure A
Criminal law B
Torts A
Torts B
Property law A
Property law B
Administrative law
Constitutional law
Equity
Trusts
Civil Procedure
Evidence
Lawyers, ethics and society

Tutor requirements are:

• Minimum 60 WAM across the board
• Minimum 70 in the subject(s) you wish to tutor
• Completed subjects within past 2 years
• Minimum 48 credit points of study completed
• Available for 2 hours per week per subject
• Attend mandatory training

Students will be remunerated for their time.
Please submit your EOI with a CV to lloyd.england@monash.edu and a cover letter outlining what subjects you wish to tutor,  why you wish to be a Monash Law APT and what value you feel you can bring to a tutorial you run.
First Round EOI’s close Monday 17 February, 2014.

.:End Student Gazette 17/2/14:.

1. Faculty Managed Internship Opportunity

ZICOlaw, Malaysia

Applications are now open and close Friday 14 March, 2014

Duration: Minimum of 4 weeks from mid June to mid July

Further information including Application process & Eligibility details can be found here

Student Mobility Funding may be provided, please see eligibility criteria here

Queries:  cathy.meredith@monash.edu or 9905 3311

2. Internship Opportunity in Milan

Studio Ubertazzi in Milan would like to welcome applications from native English speaking law students/graduates for internship positions of a three-month duration. The firm is in urgent need of a legal intern, so Studio Ubertazzi is looking for someone who can join as soon as possible.

For further information including the application process please click here

3. Volunteering at Monash-Oakleigh Legal Service

Are you a first to third year Law student or JD student in your first six trimesters of your degree and looking for the opportunity to gain some invaluable practical legal experience?

Applications for the Wednesday Night Advice Only Session at Monash Oakleigh Legal Service will open 8am Monday 3 March 2014 and close 5pm Sunday 9 March 2014, please note that late applications will not be accepted.

You are applying to be part of the Wednesday night volunteer team, which provides advice to clients experiencing a wide range of legal problems.

Students are rostered to volunteer on Wednesday nights on a fortnightly basis from 6:00pm until approximately 8:30pm. Commencement date is in April 2014.

In each session you will:

Interview clients along with another law student
Develop practical legal skills as well as research skills
Have the opportunity to learn and work under the supervision of qualified lawyers and barristers.

For more information, please click here

1. Commercial CPD Seminar

Throughout 2014, the Faculty of Law, in conjunction with the Supreme Court of Victoria, Victorian Bar, Law Institute of Victoria and Judicial College of Victoria, will hold seminars covering current commercial law topics. The seminars will be of interest to the legal fraternity, students and the general public.

Event details

The first Commercial CPD Seminar for this year’s series will explore:

Remedies – the assessment of damages

• The underlying principles and guidelines concerning the assessment of damages, and the importance of seeking proper relief in light of possible later claims for an Anshun estoppel
• Certainty of loss and loss of a chance

Chair

Justice Clyde Croft, Supreme Court of Victoria

Presenters

Mr David Collins SC, Barrister
Dr Sirko Harder, Faculty of Law, Monash University

Date: 19 February, 2014
Time: 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Monday 17 February, 2014 (unless sold out prior) via email at law-marketing@monash.edu or by phone to +61 3 9905 2630.

2. Migration Institute of Australia Course Offering

The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) will be running a comprehensive course available for lawyers and law students interested in practicing immigration law. As Australia’s Migration Program is a complex web of ever-changing legislation, policy and eligibility criteria, the Migration Institute of Australia and the Australian Centre for Migration Education & Research are bringing together Accredited Specialists and experienced immigration lawyers to deliver a comprehensive series of interactive workshops designed for legal practitioners and final year law students seeking to practice in the field.

This course also has Continuing Legal Education (CLE) points available.

Course Title: Immigration Essentials for Lawyers & Law Students

Dates: Wednesday 12 February, until Monday 24 February, 2014

Location: Victoria University – Room 2.10 on Level 2, 295 Queen Street

To reserve your place or for more information please contact Sarah at the Migration Institute of Australia:

Phone: 02 9249 9000

Email: info@mia.org.au

or visit the website here

1. Faculty of Law – Social Media

The Faculty of Law now has a Facebook and Twitter page.

To keep up to date with key events and dates, either like us on Facebook here, or follow us on Twitter here.

1. JD Trimester 1 Examination Timetable

JD Trimester 1 examination timetable is now available on the Faculty website here

2. Trimester 1 2014 JD Unit Discontinuation Dates

The last day to discontinue a Trimester 1 2014 JD core units (except new intake) without penalty is Monday 3 February, 2014.

The last day to discontinue LAW7470 and LAW7264 without penalty (January new intake students) is Monday 17 February, 2014.

Please note that elective units have different discontinuation dates.

Detailed information about unit discontinuation dates and relevant outcomes is available on the postgraduate unit discontinuation website here.

.:End Student Gazette 10/2/14:.

1. CCSA Invitation for Applications for Foreign Law Clerks

The Justices of the Constitutional Court of South Africa are pleased to invite applications from outstanding recent law graduates and young lawyers interested in serving as foreign law clerks, with positions starting as soon as Tuesday, 1 July 2014.

For further information please click here.

2. VLF Internship

Internship opportunity for LLB or JD students.

Victoria Law Foundation internship, provides 2-4 Victorian law students an opportunity to work at the foundation. The internship program aims to give law students an understanding of the work to improve legal literacy and access to legal services in Victoria. Applications for our 2014/15 internship program close COB Monday, 10 February 2014. Further details please see here.