Ambassador Program 2008

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 benfits limited or removed.

Criteria

All Law students who meet the eligibility requirements of the VC’s Ancora Imparo Program will be considered as the criteria are very similar.

• Applicants should have the capacity to promote the Faculty of Law
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills suitable for working with committees and people at all levels within the University and student body
• Demonstrated organizational 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

The Ancora Imparo Program application is also deemed an application to the Ambassador Program so you can apply for both online. Selection will be based on a combination of applications and interviews.

Need help in preparing your application?

Have a look at these helpful resources

• Monash University Careers and Employment – how to write a resume
• Graduates Careers Australia - how to address key selection criteria
• The University of Minnesota’s Resumania site - gives advice on how to create a resume.

Time committments

• Activities are conducted outside class time
• You are expected to attend compulsory 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.

Contact

Mr Lloyd England
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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