{"id":6453,"date":"2016-03-21T07:04:26","date_gmt":"2016-03-20T20:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-blogs-monash-edu.pantheonsite.io\/lawstudentbulletin\/?p=6453"},"modified":"2016-03-21T14:40:41","modified_gmt":"2016-03-21T03:40:41","slug":"law-students-society-lss-notices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/lawstudentbulletin\/2016\/03\/21\/law-students-society-lss-notices\/","title":{"rendered":"Law Students&#8217; Society (LSS) Notices"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>LSS General Notices<\/h1>\n<h2>1. Special General Meeting + Meet &amp; Greet<\/h2>\n<p>On <strong>Monday 21 March 2016<\/strong>, the Monash LSS will be holding a Special General Meeting to discuss our financial reports from financial year 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Following this, a meet and greet will be held to allow our newer members to get to know their committee and ask questions. Pizza will be provided!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Monday 21 March 2016<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 1.00pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Menzies Building, H6 Theatre, Monash Clayton<\/p>\n<h2>2. The L Card<\/h2>\n<p>You may be wondering what the new card you received with your membership keyring is.<\/p>\n<p>It is an exciting new initiative with all Victorian LSSs to create one discount card to be used across Melbourne.<\/p>\n<p>On Clayton campus, the card is accepted at Artichoke &amp; Whitebait and Taste Baguette for a 10% discount.<\/p>\n<p>For a full list of discounts, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevlcard.com\/\">thevlcard.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Discount Comedy Festival tickets<\/h2>\n<p>After selling out at Perth&#8217;s Fringe World, <strong><a href=\"www.trybooking.com\/JWDG\">3 Course Comedy<\/a><\/strong> debuts at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival featuring Monash law graduate <strong>Michael Shafar <\/strong>and current student <strong>David Rose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Between them they have made two RAW Comedy State Finals, written for Cracked.com, hosted the TV show <em>The Leak<\/em> and failed Torts B.<\/p>\n<p>Use the discount code &#8216;LSS&#8217; for a 20% when booking online <strong><a href=\"www.trybooking.com\/JWDG\">here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h1>LSS Careers Notices<\/h1>\n<h2>1. What is Consulting?<\/h2>\n<p>The &#8220;What is Consulting Workshop&#8221; is an annual event aimed at providing an opportunity for students to learn about the management consulting profession from an industry expert.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop is extremely relevant to law students, who are increasingly viewing management consulting as an alternative career path, due to its emphasis on analytical and problem solving skills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Thursday 24 March 2016<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong>12.00pm &#8211; 1.00pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Menzies Building, H1 Theatre, Monash Clayton<\/p>\n<h2>2. Small and mid-tier firm seminar<\/h2>\n<p>If you have been wondering what opportunities there are for you beyond the top-tier sphere, come and engage with the culture of these specialist firms.<\/p>\n<p>Our expert panellists are the best and brightest from small and boutique law firms, here to answer all your questions about daily practice.<\/p>\n<p>Speakers will include representatives from Studio Legal, Justicia, Kelly Hazell Quill and Hive Legal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Wednesday 23 March 2016<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong>12.00pm &#8211; 1.00pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> 16 Rainforest Walk, Building 25, S9 Theatre, Monash Clayton<\/p>\n<h1>Competitions<\/h1>\n<h2>1. Client Interview Grand Final<\/h2>\n<p>You are invited to witness the cream of the crop battle it out at the Client Interview Grand Final 2016.<\/p>\n<p>The final will be held at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, with judges provided by the firm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Monday 21 March 2016<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start (light refreshments provided)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Level 25, 567 Collins St, Melbourne<\/p>\n<h2>2. General Moot Registration opens Monday<\/h2>\n<p>The General Moot, sponsored by King Wood &amp; Mallesons (Senior Division) and Ashurst (Junior Division) begins this April, with registration opening <strong>Monday 21 March 2016<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It is the premier mooting competition offered by the LSS. It\u2019s like a mock trial, but the essential issue isn\u2019t the facts \u2013 it\u2019s the application of legal principles.<\/p>\n<p>The competition tests both students&#8217; research, formulation of legal argument and public presentation skills. Get in quick and registration will fill up fast!<\/p>\n<p>Senior Division &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/forms\/v3yigc4hWs\"><strong>REGISTER HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Junior Division &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/forms\/z2ltXsRsBg\"><strong>REGISTER HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Education<\/h1>\n<h2>1. International and Exchange Student Lunch<\/h2>\n<p>All International and Exchange Students are welcome to come by and get a coffee and pastries at Taste Baguette, Monash Clayton.<\/p>\n<p>This is also a great opportunity to meet and mingle with other international, exchange and domestic students!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Tuesday 21 March 2016<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 3.15pm &#8211; 4.00pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Taste Baguette, bottom of the Menzies Building, Monash Clayton (accessible through the revolving door from the law quad)<\/p>\n<h1>JD<\/h1>\n<h2>1. JD Professional Mentoring Program: apply now<\/h2>\n<p>Do you want to be mentored by a legal professional?<\/p>\n<p>Are you a keen Monash JD student looking for guidance from some of the most brilliant legal minds in Australia?<\/p>\n<p>If yes, then this program is for you! Places are limited so don&#8217;t waste time!<\/p>\n<p>The JD Professional Mentoring Program is back for its third year running, following on from its huge success in previous years.<\/p>\n<p>The program will commence with a Networking evening on <strong>Wednesday 25 May 2016<\/strong> (Location TBC), where mentors and successful mentee applicants will be invited to meet and greet.<\/p>\n<p>Registration is now open.<\/p>\n<p>Students of all year levels are invited to apply, but preference will be given to penultimate year JD students.<\/p>\n<p>Register <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/forms\/7MPZxhPam5\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>2. JD Office Hours<\/h2>\n<p>The JD LSS office hours are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday:<\/strong> 12.00pm &#8211; 5.00pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday: <\/strong>1.00pm &#8211; 2.00pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday:<\/strong> 12.00pm &#8211; 5.00pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday: <\/strong>11.00am &#8211; 3.00pm<\/p>\n<p>During these times memberships and event tickets can be purchased.<\/p>\n<p>However if these times do not suit you please contact <a href=\"mailto:jd.adminactivities@monashlss.com\">jd.adminactivities@monashlss.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LSS General Notices 1. Special General Meeting + Meet &amp; Greet On Monday 21 March 2016, the Monash LSS will be holding a Special General Meeting to discuss our financial reports from financial year 2015. 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