{"id":6162,"date":"2015-09-25T16:08:08","date_gmt":"2015-09-25T05:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-blogs-monash-edu.pantheonsite.io\/lawstudentbulletin\/?p=6162"},"modified":"2015-09-25T16:12:03","modified_gmt":"2015-09-25T05:12:03","slug":"6162","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/lawstudentbulletin\/2015\/09\/25\/6162\/","title":{"rendered":"General Notices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\">1. Applications for Professional Practice, Family Law Assistance Program and Clinical Externship<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nApplications for the Professional Practice units for Summer 2015\/16 are now open. Please see click <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/law\/about-us\/legal\/cle\/undergraduate-units\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;color: #43a5c8;font-weight: 700;vertical-align: baseline\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"> for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"line-height: 1.728;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\">2. Green e-Newsletter September Issue<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\">Here are the highlights from the latest Monash University Green Newsletter.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\">\n<li>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;vertical-align: baseline\">Green Steps student project<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;vertical-align: baseline\">Winner of Green Office Tip competition<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;vertical-align: baseline\">Sustainability at 30 Collins Street<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;vertical-align: baseline\">Ride to Work day<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;vertical-align: baseline\">Popularity of 601 bus continues to grow<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;vertical-align: baseline\">Find out how we are tracking with our environmental data<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;vertical-align: baseline\">60 seconds with Karen Waugh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;vertical-align: baseline\">New shelter for Monash Community Farm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;vertical-align: baseline\">New bike paths improve access for cyclists<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\">Download the full Green E-newsletter <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/us5.campaign-archive2.com\/?u=5b1d236e4a741b11e6fb8bdd1&amp;id=d884a8187a&amp;e=7e47166b45\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;color: #1155cc;vertical-align: baseline;text-decoration: underline\">here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\n3. Honours Research Unit Information Session 2015<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nMany of the Faculty\u2019s top students in their penultimate or last year of law elect to enrol in the Honours Research Unit (Honours Thesis LAW4327).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nThe Honours Research Unit is a 12 credit point unit intended for students with an interest and aptitude to produce a significant piece of original work in an area of the law that fascinates them. The Unit involves students writing an 8-10,000 word thesis under the supervision of an academic member of staff, on a topic chosen by the student, and approved by the Honours Convenor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nStudents also attend 3 symposiums throughout the year, designed to support them through the research process. At the end of the year students present their thesis findings to their peers and invited guests at a 2 day Honours Conference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nTo be eligible for the Honours Research Unit, students must have an average of 72% or better across their law units, and have no more than 72 credit points remaining to complete the requirements of their law degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nAs the Honours Convenor, I cordially invite you to an Information Seminar on the<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nHonours Unit on <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;font-weight: 700;vertical-align: baseline\">Tuesday, 6th October 2015 <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\">at 2pm in L5 of the Law Faculty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nAt this session we will outline key elements of the program, and answer your questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nFurther information on the Honours programme can also be found on the Honours website, at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.law.monash.edu.au\/current-students\/enrolments\/honours\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;color: #43a5c8;font-weight: 700;vertical-align: baseline;text-decoration: underline\">http:\/\/www.law.monash.edu.au\/current-students\/enrolments\/honours\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nHope to see you there,<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\">Graeme Hodge<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\n4. International Humanitarian Law Student Writing Competition <\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nAmerican University Washington College of Law <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcl.american.edu\/humright\/center\/2015ihlstudentwritingcompetition.cfm\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;color: #43a5c8;font-weight: 700;vertical-align: baseline;text-decoration: underline\">Center for Human Rights &amp; Humanitarian Law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"> (Center), the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asil.org\/law-armed-conflict-and-international-security\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;color: #43a5c8;font-weight: 700;vertical-align: baseline;text-decoration: underline\">American Society of International Law\u2019s Lieber Society<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"> (ASIL), and the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redcross.org\/rulesofwar\/meet-the-team\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;color: #43a5c8;font-weight: 700;vertical-align: baseline;text-decoration: underline\">American Red Cross International Humanitarian Law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"> team are pleased to announce the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Student Writing Competition. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana;font-size: 13.3333px;line-height: 1.2\"><br \/>\nThe Competition seeks submissions of academic papers on the topic of international humanitarian law (IHL) from students currently enrolled in a law degree program in the United States or abroad. The purpose of the Competition is to enhance scholarship and deepen understanding among students in this important area of international law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nThe theme of the 2015 Competition is \u201cThe Intersection of International Humanitarian Law and Gender.\u201d Papers should focus on ways in which IHL intersects with gender issues, such as the role of women as combatants, the gendered use of sexual violence during times of armed conflict, the impact of \u00a0gender stereotyping on international humanitarian law, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nVisit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcl.american.edu\/humright\/center\/2015ihlstudentwritingcompetition.cfm\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;color: #43a5c8;font-weight: 700;vertical-align: baseline\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"> for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\n5. Law Firm Opportunity for Bright and Enthusiastic Student With Interest in IP <\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nA mid-sized Melbourne firm specializing in IP and biotech matters is looking for a bright Monash law student to do some paid research and writing work on a flexible, ongoing basis. Some weeks there might be 3-4 hours work, others none. \u00a0The role will have a patent focus with an emphasis on issues in pharma and biotech, as well as other forms of IP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nIf you\u2019re looking for some law firm experience and think this sounds like you, email your CV and academic transcript to <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;color: #43a5c8;font-weight: 700;vertical-align: baseline\">Rebecca.giblin@monash.edu.au<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"> as soon as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nPlease indicate if you have any knowledge of patent law. Details of shortlisted candidates will be passed directly to the Principal of the firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\n6. Paid Telephone Interview for Law Students <\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nDownload <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/lawstudentbulletin\/files\/2015\/09\/paid-telephone-interviews.pdf\">flyer<\/a> for details<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\n7. Refurbishment of Tennis Courts <\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nFrom Tuesday 15 September to Sunday 15 November 2015 all of the 8 tennis courts on Clayton campus will be unavailable due to refurbishment of the courts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nThere will also be restricted access for pedestrians behind the courts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nThese tennis courts are located at 42 Scenic Boulevard (next to Sports &amp; Rec).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\n8. Vacancy For a Junior Lawyer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nThere is an upcoming vacancy for a junior lawyer in the Indigenous Affairs Legal Services Branch of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nThis is a great chance for someone to work in a dynamic in-house legal practice. \u00a0Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nVisit the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apsjobs.gov.au\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;color: #1155cc;vertical-align: baseline;text-decoration: underline\">website <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.2;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\"><br \/>\nFurther details click <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/lawstudentbulletin\/files\/2015\/09\/Legal-Officer-Advertising-October-2015.pdf\">here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;font-family: Verdana;vertical-align: baseline\">Contact Amanda Nichol &#8211; amy.nichol@pmc.gov.au<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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