Ambassador Program 2009

The Ambassador Program offers a range of opportunities to gain valuable leadership skills which will enhance your career development. The Program is an excellent opportunity for you to develop confidence and attributes which will make you stand out in the future. Student Ambassadors represent and promote the Faculty of Law at a variety of future student, alumni and industry events.

Ambassador Program Activities

• Leadership skills training sessions
• Talks by eminent legal professionals and judiciary
• Forums
• Mentoring
• Social events with the Dean and other senior Law Faculty staff
• Advanced training for Senior Ambassadors.

Ambassador responsibilities

As a Student Ambassador you will be called upon to

• Share your University experiences with future students, alumni and donors
• Participate in events such as Open Day, change of preference day, Information evenings and Law School Foundation events
• Positively promote the Faculty of Law.

Students who fail to meet the attendance requirements of this Program may have their access to benefits limited or removed.

Time committments

• Activities are conducted outside class time
• You are expected to attend 75% of all events
• Ambassadors hold their position for one academic year initially, and can then stay on as a Senior Ambassador for one further academic year at the discretion of the Program Manager.

Senior Ambassadors

• Attend a more advanced Training Program
• Enjoy all the benefits of an Ambassador
• Have the responsibilities of an Ambassador
• May be asked to attend school visits to talk about their experience at the Faculty of Law.

Previous Ambassadors can apply directly to the Manager - Student Experience for the Senior Ambassadors Program once they have their Certificate of Completion.

Criteria

• Applicants should be able to promote the Faculty of Law
• Applicants should have completed at least 4 Units of study 
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills suitable for working with committees and people at all levels within the University and student body
• Demonstrated organisational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated involvement with and contribution to the Faculty of Law Community or your school or local community
• Involvement in extra curricula activities such as sport, associations, theatre, dance, music, scouts, etc.

Applications

2009 applications are now open. Please complete the application form and email to Lloyd.England@law.monash.edu.au by Friday 20 March, 2009. Selection will be based on application and interview.

Contact

Mr Lloyd England LLM
Manager - Student Experience
Room G01A, Faculty of Law
Monash University
Email: lloyd.england@law.monash.edu.au
Phone: 03 9905 3385

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