Law Student Gazette

1. Courageous Conversations about Race

We have the great fortune to have Mr Glenn Singleton visiting Australia from the USA. Glenn is a leading expert in racial awareness and co-author of the Courageous Conversations about Race (CCAR) Program which has been specifically adapted for the Australian Higher Education setting.

The Equity & Diversity Centre will be facilitating a CCAR program in 2014 in support of the Monash Anti-Racism Campaign pledge in partnership with the Australian Human Rights Commission recently announced by the Vice-Chancellor.

CCAR provides an opportunity for participants to explore race from multiple perspectives, develop language and confidence to engage in complex, challenging and meaningful conversations about race. In the program stereotyping and prejudice are explored through national and international perspectives and personal narratives about racial identity, power and privilege and their impacts on individuals lived experiences.

RSVP is essential as there are limited places. Please circulate this invitation among your work group/network – this event is open to all staff and students.

Mr Glenn E. Singleton presents Courageous Conversations about Race

2. 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.

UniBreak international volunteer placements in Cambodia or India in June/July 2014.

Cambodia – Siem Reap
Our placement in Siem Reap, Cambodia provides students with the opportunity to work at a Military Handicap Development centre – an isolated community set up to house injured soldiers and their families. Students will have the opportunity to work at MHDC primary school teaching English, basic health education and sport. Students will live together in a family run guesthouse in the centre of Siem Reap.

India – Goa
With the opportunity to immerse themselves in an incredible culture, students will be based in the coastal town of Goa in South West India. Students will live with a team of international volunteers in a purpose built camp. Students will be able to teach English alongside local teachers in small fishing village schools, Government Primary schools and women’s empowerment classes.

A placement such as this will add value to student’s resume and increase their knowledge of increase their knowledge of global issues through practical experience working with small communities on a local scale.

Places are limited and applications are now open for placements departing June/July 2014. Students can apply online here: http://bit.ly/unibreak-apply-now

India fact sheet – http://bit.ly/UniBreak-India-Goa-Factsheet

Cambodia fact sheet – http://bit.ly/UniBreak-Cambodia-Factsheet

Please note, there are also limited spots left for our summer 2013 departures for Ghana, Zambia, India and Nepal.

UniBreak international volunteer placements in Cambodia or India in June/July 2014.

Cambodia – Siem Reap

Our placement in Siem Reap, Cambodia provides students with the opportunity to work at a Military Handicap Development centre – an isolated community set up to house injured soldiers and their families. Students will have the opportunity to work at MHDC primary school teaching English, basic health education and sport. Students will live together in a family run guesthouse in the centre of Siem Reap.

India – Goa

With the opportunity to immerse themselves in an incredible culture, students will be based in the coastal town of Goa in South West India. Students will live with a team of international volunteers in a purpose built camp. Students will be able to teach English alongside local teachers in small fishing village schools, Government Primary schools and women’s empowerment classes.

A placement such as this will add value to student’s resume and increase their knowledge of increase their knowledge of global issues through practical experience working with small communities on a local scale.

Places are limited and applications are now open for placements departing June/July 2014. Students can apply online here: http://bit.ly/unibreak-apply-now

India fact sheet – http://bit.ly/UniBreak-India-Goa-Factsheet

Cambodia fact sheet – http://bit.ly/UniBreak-Cambodia-Factsheet

Please note, there are also limited spots left for our summer 2013 departures for Ghana, Zambia, India and Nepal.

1. Clerkship Masterclasses

Clerkship Masterclasses have been organised on Thursday 21st November at the Law Chambers. There are two sessions available from 10.00 – 3.30 or 12.15 – 5.30.

Please note you must be about to undertake a Clerkship or Traineeship to attend. If you are interested please email Caroline.Knaggs@monash.edu advising the details of your Clerkship or Traineeship and your session preference. There are limited places available.

These Masterclass workshops are designed to build essential skills for your Clerkship. Presented by senior partners from Law Firms and expert staff from the Law Library, these workshops are designed to deliver essential, practical skills relating to research, writing, preparing memos and contract negotiation. If possible please ensure that you bring a laptop with you.

Law Firms use Clerkships to identify students to take into their Traineeship programs. Make yours the best Clerkship ever!

Session A 10.00 – 3.30 OR Session B 12.15 – 5.30

Lunch will be provided.

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: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/resources/forms/index.html

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: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/resources/forms/index.html

3. Professional Practice (JD) Applications Open

Application for LAW7423 Professional Practice (JD) – Trimester 1 2014 intake is now open.

Students who completed at least 12 core units, and wish to participate in this clinical unit can submit your application by 10 Jan 2014. Successful applicants will be notified via email by 15 Jan 2014.

Detailed information about the unit and how to apply can be accessed online: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/about-us/legal/cle/juris-doctor-units.html

Late applications or applications without supporting documentation will not be accepted.

Please be advised that 2014 Undergraduate Law electives are published on the following 2014Handbook page.

The above link has also been posted on the Current Students Course and Unit Information web page.

For further inquiries, please contact Undergraduate Student Services via: law-undergraduate@monash.edu or phone 99053300.

2. Placement Opportunities

If you are looking for “hands on” legal experience, there are two new opportunities available in first and second semester 2014:

Global ad for APP clinics

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