Monash Law Students' Society

FINISHED EXAMS?

NEARLY FINISHED EXAMS AND CAN'T WAIT FOR FRIDAY?

GET YOURSELF DOWN TO AXP ON FRIDAY NIGHT!

Tickets for AXP can now be purchased online at this wesbtie: http://www.stickytickets.com.au/8415/Semester_One_AXP.aspx

For AXP deets, check out the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/430398353655590/

The LSS is pleased to announce that LSS Members will receive an exclusive discount at Taste Baguette, the new Cafe/Restaurant that is now open in the Menzies. Members will receive 10% off all take-away drinks (including the all-important Coffee) AND FOOD! This excludes the already discounted 'Breakfast Deals' menu. You must show your keyring to receive the discount. Just another way the LSS is taking care of your membership!

The app can be downloaded from the following link:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/monash-law-students-society/id508716463?ls=1&mt=8

Competition:

If you are a registered member, rate the app 5 stars on the iTunes store for your chance to win a $50 iTunes voucher to spend on other apps.  Be sure to use your full name or your LSS username so we know who you are.

Good luck!

In 2012, we as a society are committed to ensuring our members get up-to-date information about the exciting array of events and services we have to offer. Whether it's the latest tutorial notes, the location of a clerkship seminar or the date of the next BBQ, the Monash LSS iPhone app is here to make sure you stay in the know! 
 

Features include: 

- Links to our website, Facebook and Twitter pages 
- SketchNotes 
- Push notifications 

- Calendar 

- Contact information 

Keep an eye on the following page for more details:

http://monashlss.com/content/iphone-app

LIV Young Lawyers in partnership with the College of Law is offering the exclusive opportunity for one final year law student to complete their Practical Legal Training (PLT) complimentary at the College during 2013. To be in the running eligible entrants need to submit a piece of writing addressing the question If you were Attorney-General for the day what law would you reform and why?

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Don't forget to 'like' the Monash LSS facebook page for all the latest events, happenings & photos from the LSS! http://www.facebook.com/monashlss 

Or for those tweeters out there, don't forget to follow us at: http://twitter.com/monashlss

This year the Guide was launched at our second annual Networking Evening on 23 April at Monash Law Chambers, where 150 students interacted with firm representatives. Attending students received a copy of the Guide. The Guide is now available in electronic form for all Monash law students (see the 'Seasonal Clerkship Guide' page under the Careers tab on the Monash LSS website).

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE GUIDE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR REGISTERED MONASHLSS MEMBERS WHO LOG INTO THE MONASH LSS WEBSITE.

If you are currently studying Law in your penultimate or final year and preparing clerkship or traineeship applications, attend this session for:

•   Advice on what to include (and not include)

•   Tips on tailoring your applications

Seminar times are as follows:

*Book in the Career Gateway by clicking on the links provided 

•   Targeting your clerkship or traineeship applications - 13 June, 12pm to 1pm - MonashLawChambers https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=164928

•   Targeting your clerkship or traineeship applications - 13 June, 5.30pm to 6.30pm -Monash Law Chambers https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=164929

•   Targeting your clerkship or traineeship applications - 11 July, 12pm to 1pm - MonashLawChambers https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=164930

•   Targeting your clerkship or traineeship applications - 11 July, 5.30pm to 6.30pm -Monash Law Chambers https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=164931

•   Improving your clerkship and traineeship applications - 24 July, 4pm to 5pm - Clayton 12/L5   https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=176681

•   Improving your clerkship and traineeship applications - 25 July, 12pm to 1pm - Clayton 12/L1 https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=176663

•   Improving your clerkship and traineeship applications - 26 July, 9am to 10am - Clayton 12/L4 https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=176685

•   Improving your clerkship and traineeship applications - 31 July, 4pm to 5pm - Clayton 12/L5   https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=176683

•   Improving your clerkship and traineeship applications - 1 August, 12pm to 1pm - Clayton 12/L1 https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=176664

Improving your clerkship and traineeship applications - 2 August, 9am to 10am - Clayton 12/L4 https://careergateway.monash.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=176686

Submit your best travel photo showing how you ‘shape your world’ and you could win a $1000 travel voucher and the opportunity to be mentored by a partner.  

For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/KingWoodMallesons

12 July, 7am, RACV Club Melbourne - Students $20

Once again the Maurice Blackburn Women in the Law Breakfast is being held. Running in 2012 as part of the Australian Law Students' Association Clayton UtzConference, it will provide a great opportunity to hear from some inspiring speakers while networking with members of the legal profession and law students. All enquiries should be directed to [email protected]. 

Please visit www.alsaconference.com.au/equity-breakfast to purchase tickets.

12 July, 5pm - 8pm, Olympic Room MCG

The 2012 Careers Fair will be held as part of the ALSA Clayton Utz Conference. The event will be held at the MCG from 5pm till 8pm on the 12th July. Just in time for clerkship applications, this is a great opportunity to meet employers and ask those final few questions to ensure your CV stands out. For those of you in first to third year, this free event provides a great opportunity to view the field, start to learn about the various firms in Melbourne and stock up on a year's supply of stationary. 

Please visit www.alsaconference.com.au/careers-exhibition for more information and to see a full list of firms attending. 

Embrace Education is a charity working out of Monash's Clayton campus. We which seeks to provide free tutoring and educational support for disadvantaged high school students, particularly those from refugee and recent migrant backgrounds. Using volunteer university students as role models and mentors, Embrace Education is making a real difference to students' lives throughout Melbourne.

We're looking for an enthusiastic new member of our team, to be the Programs Director. Working 19 hours a week, the successful applicant will manage Embrace’s volunteer recruitment, training and support processes at Monash University and coordinate the Individual and In-School Tutoring Programs. Additionally, the Programs Director will work closely with Embrace Education’s volunteer committees to guide the strategic direction and sustainable development of the organisation. 

Applications close June 20th 2012 and details on how to apply can be found by clicking here.

If you have been selected for the program and have not received the details for your shadowing or have had trouble getting in touch with your barrister please contact Gabriella at [email protected].

Last week to get your submissions in for Vol 2 of Clayton’s Law!

We are always interested in receiving articles from anyone interested in writing for future editions of Clayton’s Law (not to mention, they make a great addition to your resume!). If you would like to submit an article or require further information, please contact Duncan Wallace, Publications Officer, at [email protected].

The Monash Law Students’ Society is committed to de-stigmatising mental health through annual mental health awareness events, fundraisers and provision of mental health resources to students throughout the year, particularly during the exam period. In collaboration with the Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation, the Monash LSS is proud to announce the launch of its ‘Mental Health Awareness’ Tab, available at http://monashlss.com/education/mental-health-awareness. Be on the look out for LSSevents throughout the 2012 that sponsor The Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation and any opportunities to get involved.

Submissions for these two competitions are now open. Please see:

http://monashlss.com/competitions/paper-presentation-competition-proudly-sponsored-norton-rose

and

http://monashlss.com/competitions/letter-writing-proudly-sponsored-ashurst

for all details!

Thank-you to Ashurst for kindly providing the letter writing problem for this year.

The legal profession: what’s in it for you?

Read the young lawyers’ blog to discover not only where the hot spots for law are, but what new emerging ‘non-traditional’ opportunities within the legal profession are. Don’t miss this one, and take the time to read the comments – you just might get inspired!

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Seasonal clerkships for later lawyers
Friday, 13 July, 1-2pm
Later Lawyers’ networking lunches offer the perfect opportunity for later lawyers to get together, share their experiences with other later lawyers and hear from guest speakers who have also entered the law later in life. The session will cover:
-      securing a seasonal clerkship as a later lawyer,
-      making your application stand out, and
-      the importance of harnessing your previous experience.
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