{"id":7943,"date":"2019-08-09T09:46:52","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T23:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-blogs-monash-edu.pantheonsite.io\/lawstudentbulletin\/?p=7943"},"modified":"2019-08-09T10:14:30","modified_gmt":"2019-08-09T00:14:30","slug":"events-318","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/lawstudentbulletin\/2019\/08\/09\/events-318\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"listing-hero-title\" data-automation=\"listing-title\">1. Us Too? Bullying and Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession<\/h2>\n<p>The largest-ever global survey of legal professionals has revealed startling rates of bullying and sexual harassment in the legal profession:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men have experienced bullying in the workplace;<\/li>\n<li>1 in 3 women have been sexually harassed;<\/li>\n<li>Half to three-quarters of bullying and sexual harassment cases are not reported.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text_exposed_show\">\n<p>How does the legal profession respond?<\/p>\n<div>International Bar Association (IBA) Legal Advisor, Kieran Pender will present the findings of the IBA report.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>DATE<\/b>: Monday 12 August<br \/>\n<b>TIME<\/b>: 1.00 pm &#8211; 2.00pm<br \/>\n<b>VENUE:<\/b>\u00a0Moot Court, Faculty of Law, Monash University, 15 Ancroa Imparo Way, Clayton<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/us-too-bullying-and-sexual-harassment-in-the-legal-profession-tickets-64515040222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>REGISTER HERE<\/b><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h2>2. Flammable Cladding Crisis \u2013 the Lacrosse Apartments Decision<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>Recently, the owners of apartments at the Lacrosse tower in Docklands won damages of approximately $12.3 million over a fire fuelled by flammable aluminium composite cladding that caused significant damage to the building in November 2014.<\/div>\n<div>The decision was handed down by his Honour Judge Ted Woodward and Mr Romauld Andrew appeared for the respondent builders.<\/div>\n<div>Together they will contextualise this decision within the ongoing flammable cladding crisis, in a presentation chaired by the Honourable Justice John Digby, Judge in Charge of the Technology, Engineering and Construction List.<\/div>\n<div><strong>Date:<\/strong> Wednesday 14 August<\/div>\n<div><strong>Time:<\/strong> 5.15pm &#8211; 6.15pm<\/div>\n<div><strong>Venue:\u00a0<\/strong>Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne<\/div>\n<div><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monash.edu\/law\/news-and-events\/events\/current\/commercial-court-seminar-series-august\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSVP essential here<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"listing-hero-title\" data-automation=\"listing-title\">3. War On e-Waste \u2013 with Craig Reucassel<\/h2>\n<p>What is e-Waste? How do we dispose of it correctly and recycle it?<\/p>\n<p>Join Craig Reucassel from ABC&#8217;s War on Waste to talk about the new ban on electronic waste from landfill, waste avoidance, and how to take action at Monash University and in your community.<\/p>\n<p>Bring along your small electronic waste to be recycled for free.\u00a0Information on waste, recycling and innovation will be on display from 6.00-7.00pm and after the presentation.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday 21 August<br \/>\n<strong>Event:<\/strong> 7.00pm &#8211; 9.00pm (Showcase in the foyer opens from 6.00pm &#8211; 7.00pm &amp; post-event 9.00- 9.30pm)<\/div>\n<div><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Robert Blackwood Hall, Clayton Campus<br \/>\n<strong>RSVP:<\/strong> Free event <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/war-on-e-waste-with-craig-reucassel-tickets-62455031681\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">booking essential here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>4. Future Work, Future Leaders Week<\/h2>\n<p>How can you adapt and thrive throughout your career?<\/p>\n<p>Get involved in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monash.edu\/fwfl-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Future Work, Future Leaders Week<\/a> (26 &#8211; 31 August).<\/p>\n<p>Take a tour of future-focused companies, be part of inspiring discussions and workshops, on-campus film screenings and more.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text_exposed_show\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monash.edu\/fwfl-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Learn more here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>5. Secure Yourself as a Freelancer<\/h2>\n<p>As the gig economy continues its rapid growth in Australia and across the world, an increasing number of businesses are turning to freelancers to complete a range of tasks. The Australian Industry Group found that over one third of Australians were engaged in some form of freelance work over the past year.<\/p>\n<p>The most in-demand freelance jobs cut across a variety of different skill sets, including: mobile and software development, graphic design, excel data entry, copywriting and proofreading. Yet, one thing almost all freelancers have in common is a need for more clarity around their legal obligations with contractors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Thursday 29 August<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 6.00pm &#8211; 7.30pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Academy Xi, Level 3, 45 Exhibition St, Melbourne 3000<\/p>\n<p><strong>FREE<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/academyxi.com\/events\/secure-yourself-as-a-freelancer-melb-aug2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book tickets here<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"text_exposed_show\">\n<h2>6. Supply Chain Fundamentals Course<\/h2>\n<p>What is a supply chain and how does it makes our modern lives possible?<\/p>\n<p>The Wayfinder Supply Chain Fundamentals Cours is a free, half-day course, which will explain the basic functions and flows of a supply chain. It is presented by VICT (Victoria International Container Terminal).<\/p>\n<p>You will learn why managing real-life supply chains can be a complex, challenging but a crucial task.<\/p>\n<p>Topics covered include the basic trade-offs in supply chain management, modern ethics considerations, and an overview of the emerging technologies that promise to underpin the supply chains of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday 3 September 2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8.30am-2.00pm (Course runs 9.00am-1.00pm, and will be followed by site tour)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> VICT Toolbox Room &#8211; 78 Webb Dock Drive, Port Melbourne (enter via Empress Rd, opposite Toll)<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/wayfinder-supply-chain-careers-for-women-supply-chain-fundamentals-course-and-terminal-tour-tickets-64407475493\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSVP here<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>You will be required to supply photo ID in advance to obtain security access, Wayfinder will contact participants to arrange<\/li>\n<li>To comply with safety regulations, you will be required to wear closed toe flat shoes, and clothing that covers your arms and legs<\/li>\n<li>Arrive at 8.30am to allow ample time for safety and security induction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>7. Carlton &amp; United Breweries &#8211; Industry Seminar<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Carlton &amp; United Breweries is one of Australia\u2019s most iconic beer companies, with a history dating back to 1832. We brew some of Australia&#8217;s most beloved beers and ciders including Victoria Bitter, Carlton Draught, Pure Blonde, Great Northern, Strongbow, Mercury and Bulmers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">At Carlton &amp; United Breweries, it\u2019s not about what you studied, or where you worked \u2013 it\u2019s about what you can do. We value talented people who aren&#8217;t afraid to be bold, resourceful and committed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">We invite you to join us in the CUB Bar for a panel session with law graduates who all work in different parts of our business, from the in-house legal team to commercial, to hear about their career journeys and where a career with CUB might take you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Panellists<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Victor Li: Legal Director \u2013 Commercial &amp; IP<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sarah Hasssen: Associate Director &#8211; Tax<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Isaac Lowrie: Director \u2013 Strategy &amp; Planning<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anthony Langford: Associate Director \u2013 Commercial PPM<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Seminar Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Wednesday 18 September 2019<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a05.00pm -7.00pm<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0CUB Bar, Level 20 2 Southbank Boulevard<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Registration is essential before Friday 13 September :\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/oMrxDucJUfNGpL1w9\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/forms.gle\/oMrxDucJUfNGpL1w9&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1565390864538000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE7-zw8lDAydy6F90xjc9Qc2c29Ng\">REGISTER HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>8. National Law Honours Student Conference<\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>National Law Honours Student Conference<\/strong>\u00a0provides graduating LLB and JD students and recent graduates with the opportunity to present their law honours research, senior research thesis or comparable major research project in an academic setting.<\/p>\n<p>Session chairs in the students\u2019 research field will offer constructive feedback and advice, including possible publication.<\/p>\n<p>There is a <strong>$1,500 prize for best presentation<\/strong> sponsored by the Australian Academy of Law.<\/p>\n<p>The conference is held on\u00a0<strong>Saturday<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>7\u00a0<\/strong><strong>December\u00a0in Sydney<\/strong>. Attendance is free and lunch and drinks are provided. A keynote address will be provided by\u00a0Dr Sacha Molitorisz\u00a0of the Faculty of Law, University of Technology Sydney.<\/p>\n<p>Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lawhonoursconference.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.lawhonoursconference.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1565390872327000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFVz7DOGyRy4VmYIYCyRvYbYCVHtA\">www.lawhonoursconference.com<\/a>\u00a0for more information and instructions on submitting abstracts. The\u00a0<strong>deadline for submission of abstracts is\u00a0<\/strong><strong>25\u00a0October 2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Us Too? 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