{"id":4844,"date":"2014-04-07T12:54:39","date_gmt":"2014-04-07T01:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-blogs-monash-edu.pantheonsite.io\/lawstudentbulletin\/?p=4844"},"modified":"2014-04-07T13:41:34","modified_gmt":"2014-04-07T02:41:34","slug":"general-notices-160","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/lawstudentbulletin\/2014\/04\/07\/general-notices-160\/","title":{"rendered":"General Notices"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. 2014 Ambassador Program Applications Open<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Ambassador Program offers a range of opportunities to gain valuable leadership skills which will enhance your career development. The Program is an excellent opportunity for you to develop confidence and attributes which will make you stand out in the future. Student Ambassadors represent and promote the Faculty of Law at a variety of future student, alumni and industry events. Further information may be found on the\u00a0website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Applications are now Open for 2014; the Application Form can be found on the above webpage.<\/p>\n

Applications are open until close of business on Wednesday 9 April, 2014<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Do your bit for community whilst being trained; be a Law School Ambassador.<\/p>\n

2. 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner<\/span><\/h4>\n

Join us at our 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner<\/p>\n

Reminisce with friends. Catch up with your former teachers and faculty staff.<\/p>\n

This year marks the 50th anniversary of our first intake of students. In March 1964, 150 students arrived at what was then a muddy and less-developed Clayton campus, eager to begin their studies at Victoria\u2019s new Law School.<\/p>\n

We have come a long way since those early days. We will celebrate this milestone at a gala dinner in June.<\/p>\n

With alumnus, popular ABC Radio host Jon Faine as our Master of Ceremonies, a special welcome from alumna the Hon. Chief Justice Marilyn Warren AC, and the launch of our faculty history by the Hon. Chief Justice Robert French AC – the event is sure to be a night to remember.<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 6.30pm \u2013 11.30pm
\n Date:<\/strong> Saturday, 28 June 2014
\n Venue:<\/strong> Savoy Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Melbourne, 123 Collins Street, Melbourne
\nDress formal (black tie optional)
\nTickets $220 Early Bird Rate $192.50 (Ends 30 April)
\nRegister at the website<\/a><\/p>\n

The night includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pre-dinner drinks
\nThree-course meal
\nLive auction and entertainment
\nDoor prizes<\/p>\n

For enquiries please email law-marketing@monash.edu<\/a> or visit www.law.monash.edu\/50th\/<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Connecting with Law Short Film Competition<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Oxford University Press Connecting with Law Short Film Competition is launching again in 2014.<\/p>\n

To enter, students are asked to create a 2 \u2013 5 minute film around legal ethics to educate, entertain and engage other law students.<\/p>\n

The winners will be those judged to be the most creative, instructive and original, that helps other students to connect with the study of law.<\/p>\n

The winners will receive:
\n1st prize $1500
\n2nd prize $500
\n3rd prize $250<\/p>\n

If you would like to get \u00a0involved in this competition and want to receive a promotional pack, please email\u00a0highered.au@oup.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

For more information, entry forms and guidelines and to see last year\u2019s winners please see the\u00a0website<\/strong><\/a>.
\nCompetition closes\u00a0Thursday 31 July, 2014.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Law Building Foyer Renovations<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Students are advised that the rear foyer of the Law Building at Clayton will be inaccessible from\u00a0Friday 4 April until Thursday 1 May, 2014<\/strong> for renovations. \u00a0Access will remain to L3 via the corridors closest to the room.<\/p>\n

5. Mooting and Advocacy Competition LAW4248<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Call for Applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the first time in 2014, we are offering a unit designed to give intensive training in advocacy skills, including legal research and drafting techniques, as well as oral argument. This will culminate in a moot court or other advocacy-based competition, in which students will compete on behalf of Monash against teams from other universities.<\/p>\n

Every student chosen for this unit will be allocated to a particular competition. Some of these will be held in Melbourne, others interstate and possibly a few overseas. For those students who need to travel for their competition, the airfares and accommodation costs will be covered by the Faculty.<\/p>\n

The exact competitions may vary, depending on the subject knowledge of the students enrolled, the dates of the various competitions and other factors.<\/p>\n

The handbook entry with more information is available at the\u00a0website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

How to Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every student will be part of a mooting team as such, places in this unit are strictly limited. Students will be chosen in a competitive application process.<\/p>\n

Applications need to be submitted to the Chief Examiner of the unit, Associate Professor Adam McBeth, at\u00a0adam.mcbeth@monash.edu<\/strong><\/a> by\u00a012 noon, Monday 14\u00a0April<\/strong>. The application form is available at the\u00a0resources webpage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Applications are open to all students currently in their second or subsequent year of their law degree. Preference will generally be given to later year students, although it is expected that some places will be offered to students earlier in their degree.<\/p>\n

Criteria for selection will include course progression, marks in completed units, experience or skill in mooting, debating or other advocacy. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to make a brief presentation to assist in selecting the final group.<\/p>\n

6. New Email Account for Student Grievances<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Students who wish to submit a grievance will now be directed to submit their grievance to law-student.grievances@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>Please ensure that you have tried to resolve any issues you may have experienced, with the appropriate lecturer, Chief Examiner or Director of the course, before submitting a grievance.<\/p>\n

7. S1 2014 SETU Surveys Opening Shortly<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Please note that the S1 SETU surveys will be opening shortly so can you please remind your students to complete the surveys online?<\/p>\n