Law Student Gazette

1. Free Legal Research Sessions

Thomson Reuters is running a Summer School program in early 2014, covering primary and secondary research on Westlaw AU and Westlaw International. The sessions are held at the Thomson Reuters office in Bourke Street.

When: Sessions will be held on: Thursday 23rd January , Monday 3rd February, Thursday 6th February , Thursday 13th February
Times: Westlaw AU: 10.00am – 12.00pm AND Westlaw International: 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Where: Thomson Reuters 565 Bourke Street , Melbourne (enter via Church Street) Phone: 8684 2066
Register: contact marion.randall@thomsonreuters.com

2. Law Library Renovations

The Law Library will be undergoing some renovations in the foyer area over the next few weeks, starting on Monday November 25 and lasting for not more than 2 or 3 weeks. The week of Nov 25 should not involve much noise or disruption, but in the following week there will be some demolition and removal of the furniture (information/loans desk and returns bench) and some drilling to the floor to install cabling. At the end, the result will be an enhanced Information point and reserve area. This is part of an upgrade to service point areas at Hargrave-Andrew, Peninsula and Law Libraries.

There are 3 Summer units running in Nov/Dec, so we will have the reserve books for those units readily available next to the Holds shelves, and there will be no disruption to borrowing.

1. Allocate+ for Trimester 1 2014 (Current students)

Allocate+ for Trimester 1 2014 JD core units will be opened at 12pm on 9 December 2013. Due to the set size of each class, once a stream is full there are no more places available.

Students are required to complete the self-allocation by 31 December 2013. Students who require changing stream must apply in writing to the Faculty by submitting the Changing seminar streams or tutorial group application form along with the supporting documentation by Friday 3 January 2014. The form can be downloaded from Faculty website.

2. Allocate+ for Trimester 1 2014 (New students)

Allocate+ for Trimester 1 2014 new students commencing 20/1/2014 who are going to take LAW7470 & LAW7264 will be opened at 12pm on 6 January 2013. Due to the set size of each class, once a stream is full there are no more places available.

Students are required to complete the self-allocation by 17 January 2014. Students who require changing stream must apply in writing to the Faculty by submitting the Changing seminar streams or tutorial group application form along with the supporting documentation by Friday 17 January 2014. The form can be downloaded from Faculty website.

1. Semester 2 Exam Viewing Sessions

Exam viewing sessions for Semester 2, 2013 will be held in February 2014.

Applications open on Monday 9 December and will remain open until 5pm Thursday 12 December.

Further information can be found here.

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4. ZICOlaw, Malaysia

Faculty Managed Internship Opportunities: ZICOlaw, Malaysia

Applications are now open and close Friday 14 March, 2014

Minimum of 4 weeks from mid June to mid July

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

5. 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 attached.

Further info

1. Chief Justice Medal for Excellence and Community Service 2013

Nominations have opened for Chief Justice Medal for Excellence and Community Service 2013.

The prize shall be awarded to a LLB/JD 2013 graduate and who is judged to have demonstrated a commitment to community service throughout their law studies as well as excellence in scholarship.

For further information please contact Law Student Services on 03 9905 3301 or visit here

1. Law Library Renovations

The Law Library will be undergoing some renovations in the foyer area over the next few weeks, starting on Monday November 25 and lasting for not more than 2 or 3 weeks. The week of Nov 25 should not involve much noise or disruption, but in the following week there will be some demolition and removal of the furniture (information/loans desk and returns bench) and some drilling to the floor to install cabling. At the end, the result will be an enhanced Information point and reserve area. This is part of an upgrade to service point areas at Hargrave-Andrew, Peninsula and Law Libraries.

There are 3 Summer units running in Nov/Dec, so we will have the reserve books for those units readily available next to the Holds shelves, and there will be no disruption to borrowing.

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1. Judicial Clerk

Applications are invited for the position of Judicial Clerk to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Honourable T F Bathurst.

For position description and application details please see: judicial clerk appointment

2. Permissions Assistant

The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) seeks a capable, enthusiastic person to fill a casual vacancy as Permissions Assistant.

The duration of this position is approximately four months, depending on the volume of material, commencing in late November/early December 2013.

For further details please see attached flyer Permissions Assistant

3. Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Two year (fixed term) position –  research post studying questions of newspapers, digitisation and copyright.

For further details please see attached flyer Research Associate

1. Castan Centre Annual Lecture

2013 The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law / King & Wood Mallesons Annual Lecture

Professor Gillian Triggs, President of the Australian Human Rights Commission

Date: Friday 22 November 2013
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Venue: Telstra Theatrette, 242 Conference Centre, Level 1, 242 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
RSVP: castan.centre@monash.edu or telephone 03 9905 3327
Full details: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/events/2013/gillian-triggs.html

Public lecture – All welcome

The 2013 Castan Centre / King & Wood Mallesons Annual Lecture is to be presented by the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Professor Gillian Triggs. This year’s lecture is focussing on the increasingly important issue of business and human rights.

2. Doing Justice in ADR:  is it what Disputants want or a Convenient Rationalisation?

Presented by Peter Condliffe

Venue: Coopers Inn (2nd floor), cnr Exhibition and Little Lonsdale Streets

Date: Thursday 28 November, 2013

Time:  5.45 for a 6.15 pm start

Cost: Free to current VADR members, $20 for non members. Finger food is provided. Drinks are available at the bar.

RSVP admin@vadr.asn.au

For further event details visit here

3. ICC Mediation Competition Team 2014

The Team for the 2014 ICC mediation competition has been chosen!

The Australian Centre for Justice Innovation (ACJI) and the Faculty of Law are proud to announce that the first ever Monash University Team has been chosen for the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) mediation competition to be held in Paris 6-12 February 2014. It was an extremely competitive field of applicants and we thank all those students who submitted applications. We would also like to thank our new Team members for their committed support to the competition and are looking forward to Paris in the Spring!

If you are a law student interested in submitting an application for the 2015 competition in please be advised that weight will be given to students who have taken LAW7474 Collaborative Practice. The next offering of Collaborative Practice will be held on 12-14 June 2014.

Please see the attached for further details ICC Team Announcement

4. Take the Next Step in your Career with a Monash LLM

Monash Law School offers flexible postgraduate courses via a range of study modes so you can work while you study and tailor your workload to suit your professional goals and personal commitments.

City location
Monash University Law Chambers is a dedicated postgraduate study centre in the heart of the city and Melbourne’s legal precinct. With modern teaching and computer facilities and access to a vast array of online learning material, it’s the ideal environment for group interaction and learning.

Flexible study programs
Tailor your workload to suit your professional goals and personal commitments. Monash Law’s postgraduate programs are flexible so you can work while you study. Take your pick from intensive, semi-intensive or semester-long delivery.

Find out More
A special information session has been organised for Clayton Campus on Monday 25 November from 12-1pm in L2, Building 12. Information will also be presented about the LLM Courses available to eligible LLB students.

For further information please contact our team via law-marketing@monash.edu or on extension 9905 3389.

1. Chief Justice Medal for Excellence and Community Service 2013

Nominations have opened for Chief Justice Medal for Excellence and Community Service 2013.

The prize shall be awarded to a LLB/JD 2013 graduate and who is judged to have demonstrated a commitment to community service throughout their law studies as well as excellence in scholarship.

For further information please contact Law Student Services on 03 9905 3301 or visit here

2. Rotary Peace Fellowships

Rotary Peace Fellowships, A Premier International Education Program. Applications are now open for the 2015 – 2016 Rotary Peace Fellowships.
Completed applications must reach district Chairman, Bob Fels by 15 May 2014.

For further information visit here