1. The Borat Problem in Negotiation

The Australian Centre for Justice Innovation (ACJI) proudly presents this Free Public lecture presented by Professor Russell Korobkin.

The ‘Borat Problem’ exists on the blurry border between contract and tort law. This lecture will explore the doctrinal indeterminacy and the underlying normative problem of bilateral
opportunism that has caused courts to respond in a variety of inconsistent and unsatisfying ways.

Date Wednesday, 24 July 2013
Time 5.30pm arrival for 6pm start
Venue Monash University Law Chambers, Level 1 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP Wednesday, 17 July 2013 acji@monash.edu
For further information see The Borat Problem in Negotiation

1. Seeking Open Day Volunteers

Monash University Open Day for Clayton is on Sunday 4 August, 2013. We are looking for student volunteers to assist on the day.

This will involve speaking with prospective students and their families about your experience of studying at Monash, giving directions as well as helping out with the set up and pack up of the equipment used on the day.

Although these positions are voluntary roles, the faculty does provide training and $50 vouchers for students who volunteer half a day (9.00am – 1.00pm OR 12.30pm – 4.30pm) and $90 vouchers for students who volunteer for a whole day (9.00am – 4.30pm)

If you have good communication skills, and a well rounded knowledge of the faculty and campus please email lauren.miller@monash.edu by Monday 8 July, 2012.

In your email please include the following information:

• Full name and contact number
• Degree type and year
• Availability
  • Half Day (morning: 9.00am – 1.00pm)
  • Half Day (afternoon: 12.30pm – 4.30pm)
  • Full day (9.00am – 4.30pm)
• Method of entry into law (e.g. Straight from year 12, internal or external transfer)
• If you have volunteered at Monash Law Open Day before
• If you have participated in any of the following: internships, clinical legal study, and/or international study

1. Personal Assistant for Senior Commercial Barrister

Employer: Albert Monichino SC
Application closing date: 30 Jun 2013
Location: Melbourne VIC AustraliaSupport role for senior commercial barrister. Casual (approx. 1 day per week). Flexible hours. Final year law student or higher
More info

2. Session for 3rd and Final Year Law Students

The TAC would cordially like to invite 3rd & final year Law Students to attend an Information Session for the Legal Seasonal Clerkship for 2013/2014 and Legal Graduate Traineeship for 2014.

Speakers will include:

Mark Rawlings – Senior Legal Manager and Coordinator of the TAC Clerkship and Graduate Program and members of the TAC Legal Team

The Information Session will be held on Thursday 18th July 2013 at 10.30am till Midday. Students will be given a brief tour of the TAC Building and the opportunity to ask our Legal Team questions regarding life at the TAC!

Please RSVP by Monday 15th of July by emailing Nicole Pace – nicole_pace@tac.vic.gov.au or by phone on (03) 5225 7697.

3. Tutor for VCE Legal Studies Units 3 & 4

4. Trainee Lawyer

Employer: Arnold Thomas & Becker
Application closing date: 19 Jul 2013
Location: Melbourne VIC Australia
Trainee Lawyer Personal Injury
More info

5. Volunteer Overseas with AYAD

Employer: Austraining International
Application closing date: 18 Sep 2013
Location: Africa, Asia and the Pacific Australia
If you’re interested in volunteering overseas, come along to an information session to learn about the Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD) program, which is an AusAID initiative.
Number of positions: multiple
Start Date: Dec 2013
More Info

1. Starting Your Own Mediation Practice

Two years ago, Spencer Flint spoke on the topic, “Setting Up Your Own Mediation Practice”. Following many requests, he is now able to present a five hour workshop, covering all major aspects of setting up a mediation practice.

When: Saturday, 29th June from 10am to 3.30
Where: 139 Queensberry Street Carlton (parking is available at the rear of the building)
Cost: $125 current VADR members, $165 non members.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided and are included in the cost of the workshop.

The workshop will attract 5 CPD points.

Spencer Flint has had his own FDR/mediation practice since 2005. Prior to this he was an airline pilot for 30 years during which time he taught conflict resolution skills, Human Factors and Crew Resource Management to pilots and flight attendants. After leaving the airlines, he studied Hospitality and Management and set up and for several years ran a very successful 80 acre olive farm with a large restaurant entertainment centre attached before embarking on his present career. He is also a marriage celebrant, an accredited trainer and assessor, and provides PD in these areas throughout Australia.

Please RSVP to admin@vadr.asn.au

1. Seeking Open Day Volunteers

Monash University Open Day for Clayton is on Sunday 4 August, 2013. We are looking for student volunteers to assist on the day.

This will involve speaking with prospective students and their families about your experience of studying at Monash, giving directions as well as helping out with the set up and pack up of the equipment used on the day.

Although these positions are voluntary roles, the faculty does provide training and $50 vouchers for students who volunteer half a day (9.00am – 1.00pm OR 12.30pm – 4.30pm) and $90 vouchers for students who volunteer for a whole day (9.00am – 4.30pm)

If you have good communication skills, and a well rounded knowledge of the faculty and campus please email lauren.miller@monash.edu by Wednesday 5 July, 2012.

In your email please include the following information:

• Full name and contact number
• Degree type and year
• Availability
  • Half Day (morning: 9.00am – 1.00pm)
  • Half Day (afternoon: 12.30pm – 4.30pm)
  • Full day (9.00am – 4.30pm)
• Method of entry into law (e.g. Straight from year 12, internal or external transfer)
• If you have volunteered at Monash Law Open Day before
• If you have participated in any of the following: internships, clinical legal study, and/or international study

1. Legal Admin Assistant

2. Law Internships

Thomas Philip Advocates & Solicitors Kuala Lumpur

Attached is a promotional flyer offering Internship placements with Thomas Philip. www.thomasphilip.com.my will provide background to the firm and our Internship Programme.

Australian Law Schools International Internship

1. Sudan – 10 years after

Castan Centre for Human Rights Law, proudly presents a public forum featuring

Professor Alex Bellamy, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University

Date: Thursday, 30 May 2013
Time: 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: castan.centre@monash.edu or telephone 03 9905 3327
Full details on website

1. Global Walk/Run

The seventh bi-annual GLOBAL walk/run coincides with Men’s Health Week – aiming to increase the awareness and knowledge of men’s health.

Date: Wednesday 12th June, 12.15pm-1pm
Campuses: Alfred, Bendigo, Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland, Parkville, Peninsula
Cost: Gold coin donation to Andrology Australia. A light lunch will be provided for participants.

Register for your campus event via the following page.

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2. Semester 1 SETU Surveys Online

We would really appreciate it if you could please complete all of your SETU online surveys for Semester 1. These online surveys are now open but will close on May 24th (for S1 Units) or May 30th (for the T2-57 Units) and you can access these surveys via your my.monash portal or go to http://my.monash.edu.au/study/resources/evaluations and use your Authcate login.

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 excellent suggestions as to how this improvement might best be achieved.

The University will send you reminder emails about the SETU surveys – please don’t delete these emails or just dismiss them as junk. SETU is an important part of the quality learning process and we really do value your input as a partner in this quality process. If you would like to know more about SETU please click here.

3. The Oaktree Foundation’s Generate Program

Passionate about ending extreme poverty? Looking to meet like-minded individuals?

The Generate Program is run by the Oaktree Foundation –Australia’s largest, youth-run aid organisation. The Generate program gives university-aged students a unique opportunity to make more than just small changes in the movement to end extreme poverty. The program offers:

• An intensive curriculum: Engage with and critically think about the issues surrounding global poverty and aid and development.
• Personal development: The chance to broaden your skill set including public speaking, campaigning and project management.
• Empowerment: Learning the necessary skills to act for change and contribute to the movement to end extreme poverty.
• Community: Join a group of like-minded individuals.

The program is structured around 2-hour weekly sessions, running over 10 weeks from August – October. It is designed to fit around university exams and holidays.

Head to www.theoaktree.org/generate to apply. Applications close 12th July.