{"id":8312,"date":"2021-01-28T12:23:34","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T02:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-blogs-monash-edu.pantheonsite.io\/lawstudentbulletin\/?p=8312"},"modified":"2021-01-28T12:43:21","modified_gmt":"2021-01-28T02:43:21","slug":"general-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/lawstudentbulletin\/2021\/01\/28\/general-50\/","title":{"rendered":"General"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Editorial Committee applications for the Monash University Law Review<\/em> – Now open<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The\u00a0Monash University Law Review<\/em> is the flagship academic journal of Monash Law. It is highly regarded by the legal profession and international law schools.<\/p>\n

The 2021 Editors and Faculty Advisors are accepting applications from current LLB and JD students to join the Editorial Committee in 2021<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Committee members will receive training to complete 3\u20134 partial edits of an article during the course of the year. The time commitment per edit is approximately 10 hours. Involvement with the Review<\/em> provides students with valuable practical skills in legal research, writing and editing, and is highly regarded by law firms and employers.<\/p>\n

We are looking for highly committed students with strong time management skills, excellent attention to detail and close familiarity with the AGLC4<\/em>. Applicants with at least one full year of study\u00a0remaining will be preferred. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, those with a disability and students from under-represented backgrounds are\u00a0strongly encouraged to apply, including those supported by Monash under the\u00a0Equity definitions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To apply, please send your CV, one-page cover letter and latest unofficial academic transcript<\/strong> to\u00a0law.review@monash.edu<\/a>\u00a0with the\u00a0subject line \u20182021 Committee Application\u2019. Your cover letter should outline your reasons for applying, suitability for the role and expected graduation date.<\/p>\n

Applications will close at 5:00pm AEDT on <\/strong>Thursday 11 February 2021<\/strong>. Shortlisted students will be required to complete an editing exercise.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions, please contact the Editors at\u00a0law.review@monash.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We look forward to receiving your applications!<\/p>\n

2. Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement<\/h2>\n

Nominations are now open for the Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Sir\u00a0John\u00a0Monash\u00a0Medal\u00a0for Outstanding Achievement is awarded to a student who:<\/p>\n