| Monash home | Staff Intranet | Community Legal Services | Law Library | Contact us |
| Staff directory | A-Z index |
| Monash home | Staff Intranet | Community Legal Services | Law Library | Contact us |
| Staff directory | A-Z index |
|
|
Monash Law School News and EventsCurrent News and EventsOctober 2008'Yarning up: Making a difference through Higher Education' Speakers: Barry Judd, Matthew Hansen, Rhyannon Fricker, Mandy Nicholson, Hans Bokelund, Laura Wilson & Deon Davis. Date: Tuesday, 14th October 2008 Seminar Topics include: Introduction: pathways for indigenous community members in Arts and Law; The seminar aims to inspire indigenous People to consider careers as Lawyers, Archaeologists, Criminologists, Native Title Consultant and the like. Come and have a yarn with current and past indigenous university students. Let us "yarn Up' and see that Aboriginal People can make a difference in Australian society through Higher Education, both as students and as graduates. RSVP: Tuesday 7th October- Door prizes and BBQ provided. RSVP to Kristel.Keleher@general.monash.edu.au or Tel: 9905-8699 Reception: 9905-4200
$33,0000 Governor-General’s Undergraduate Essay Competition Competition closes 24th October 2008 The annual Governor-General’s Undergraduate Essay Competition provides Australian undergraduate university students with the opportunity to display and further their knowledge of Civics, Citizenship and Australian values. The 2008 Competition is offering a total of $33,000 in cash prizes to the winning authors of 2,500 word essays. There is a choice of nine essay topics, which are attached for your convenience. The questions range from Constitutional Law to recent Australian political developments to theoretical political possibilities for Australia. The 2008 essays will be judged by a distinguished panel of Australians including Justice Michael Kirby of the High Court. The competition closes on the 24th October 2008 at 5:00pm AEST. For further information on the compettition please click here. For the competition question please click here. September 2008Reprieve Australia Information Session - 23 September 2008 Reprieve Australia is a not-for profit organization that provides legal and humanitarian assistance to impoverished people facing the death penalty. Their mission is to both to raise awareness about matters related to the death penalty in Australia, as well as to place volunteers, mostly law students, in capital defence offices in countries with capital punishment. To date they have placed 50 of these volunteers in offices principally in the southern United States, which has amounted to the equivalent of one person working full-time for approximately 15 years. Two recently returned interns - John Riordan (Melbourne University) and Anna Renou (Monash University) will talk about the work done by Reprieve Australia and their experiences acting for those facing the death penalty in the southern United States. When: 23 September 2008, For more information please see the attached flyer. Past News and EventsAugust 2008Summer Vacation Employment Fair 2008 The Monash University Summer Vacation Employment Fair is coming up on the7th August. It will be a great opportunity for students to exploreindustry experience opportunities including internships, cooperative year, exchange, voluntary and overseas work/travel programs. When: Thursday 7 August If you are seeking vacation employment opportunities to complement yourstudies, gain professional experience and enhance your employability as agraduate this is the place to be. For details visit Monash University Employment and Career Development web Law and Culture in Israel at the threshold of the twenty-first century Professor Menachem Mautner wil be coming to Mnash University Law Chambers to discuss "Law and culture in Israel at the threshold of the twenty-firt century". Professor Mautner will be speaking at Monash Law School on Monday 18 August, 2008. Read More. June 2008Are you a student in Year 10, 11 or 12 or a parent of a student in one of these years? If so, we invite you to come and Experience Monash. Experience Monash will give you a taste of what it is like to study at Monash and the chance to discover the range of facilities, services and accommodation options on offer. A special session for parents covers topics such as accommodation, student support services and scholarships available at Monash University. June 2008Law and Regulation of Virtual Worlds Seminar Businesses and communities of users are increasingly operating in virtual worlds, such as Second Life. But doing business in virtual worlds raises many complex, novel legal issues. Already, potentially landmark cases have come before US courts. This seminar features well-known experts and legal academics in this rapidly-emerging area. It will be an indispensable introduction to virtual worlds, as well as an overview and analysis of significant legal issues. Monash Law School Costello Lecture The Monash Law School Costello Lecture is an annual address devoted to issues of ethicfs and social justice. In 2008, Professor The Hon. John Thwaites, former Victorian Deputy Premier and Misiter for Environment, Wayer and Climate Change and Chairman of the Monash Sustainability Insitute presents a public lecture on 'Social Justice and Climate Change'. This public lecture will be held on Thursday 19th June at BMW The Edge Theatre, Federation Square from 6.00 pm - 7.15 pm. Tickets for the Costello Lecture are nowSOLD OUT Undergraduate Mid-Year Entry 2008 Applications are now being accepted for Undergraduate Mid-Year Entry into some law courses. Read More. Closing Date: Friday 13th June, 2008 at 4pm May 20082008 Animal Rights Lecture Series Raj Panjwani, one of India's formost animal advocats, will present a public lecture addressing some of the big issues facing legal advocates for animals and the status of animal protection in India. Mr Panjwani will be speaking at Monash University Law School on Wednesday 28th May, 2008.Read More Please note, that the closing date for entry into Trimester 3 of the Juris Doctor is Friday 30th May, 2008. For more information on the Monash University Law School Juris Doctor or to register for an information session, please refer to our website. Postgraduate Information Session The next postgraduate information evening will be held on Tuesday 20th May from 6.00 pm at the Monash University Law Chambers, 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne. These sessions give you a chance to find out more about Monash University offered postgraduate courses, speak with staff and listen to first hand expereinces from current students and graduates. The 2008 Great Law Week Debate will be held on Wednesday 14th May. This years topic is '"What do you mean you don't know Bradman's test average?" Immigrants need to assimilate into Australian culture?'. Read More. The 2008 Law At Monash Seminar will be held on Monday 5th May from 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm in Robert Blackwood Concert Hall at the Monash University Clayton Campus. Guest speakers include; Academic and Barrister Rowena Cantley- Smith, graduate Xanthe Ranger and current law student Scott Sampson. On Monday 5th May, Monash University Law School will be holding the 7th Fiat Justitia Lecture. This years guest speaker is well respected High Court judge The Honourable Justice Michael Kirby, who will be speaking on ‘Australia’s Growing Debt to the European Court of Human Rights’. Unfortunatly all tickets to this event are now sold out. February 2008'The Mason Court's Legacy in a post-Howard High Court' Dr Jason Pierce is the author of the book Inside the Mason Court Revolution : The High Court of Australia Transformed (2006, Carolina Academic Press). This seminar on 11 February is the only opportunity to hear Dr Pierce speak in Melbourne during his forthcoming visit to Australia. November 2007Australian Administrative Law Book Launch Book launch for Australian Administrative Law: Fundamentals, Principles and Doctrines edited by Dr Matthew Groves and Professor H.P. Lee, Tuesday 13 November, 6 - 7pm, Federal Court, 305 William Street, Melbourne. To register please email marketing@law.monash.edu.au or phone (03) 9905 2630. October 2007Solictor General for Victoria, Pamela Tate S.C. , 'Protecting Rights in a Federation', Tuesday 9 October, 6 - 7pm, Monash University Law Chambers, 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne. This is a free public lecture however registration is essential. To register please email audrey.paisley@law.monash.edu.au or phone (03) 9905 3312. August 2007'Justice System and the role of the Supreme Court in Israel' Justice Salim Joubran from the Supreme Court in Israel presents this free public lecture. The lecture will be held on Tuesday 21 August from 6-7pm at the Monash University Law Chambers, 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne. RSVP is essential. Please contact Marketing on (03) 9905 2630 or email marketing@law.monash.edu.au. All welcome. "Research in Trafficking of Persons" This is a free public lecture held as part of Monash Research Month. Trafficking in persons has been described as modern day slavery. On Monday 20 August, established researchers in trafficking issues will outline their experiences in researching this problem in South East Asia. The event will be held at the Monash University Law Chambers from 6-7.30pm. RSVP is essential. Please contact Marketing on (03) 9905 3389 or email marketing@law.monash.edu.au. June 2007Lawrie McCredie Gala Dinner May 20072007 Great Law Week Debate The annual Great Law Week Debate will be held on Wednesday 16 May 2007, with the topic "Freedom of speech has gone too far" being debated. Read more. March 2007Better Access for Australian Lawyers in the US February 2007Monash Law student wins prestigious Corrs Prize A Monash Law student has been presented as winner of the 2006 Corrs Prize essay competition. Developments in Venture Capital Structures and Incentive Schemes Tuesday 6 February 2007. Monash University, in conjuction with Blake Dawson Waldron, will be hosting two world leading experts on venture capital structures for an indepth presentation on global developments and the major changes to the Australian tax incentives set to commence in 2007. This free presentation is to be held at Blake Dawson Waldron, Level 39, 101 Collins St, Melbourne. RSVP by Monday 29 January to marketing@bdw.com Orientation Week 2007 November 2006Rethinking Regulation Forum Wednesday, 15 November, Monash University Law Chambers, 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Splitting and merging trusts Professional develpoment lecture presented by Dr John Glover & Paul Sokolowski, Wednesday, 15 November, Monash University Law Chambers, 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne. This is a free public lecture. 2006 Annual Alumni Soiree Thursday, 16 November, 6.30 - 8.30pm. Kelvin Club, Melbourne Place, Melbourne. $25 per person. RSVP essentail by Thursday, 9 November to Sarah Wall by calling (03) 9905 8680 or emailing alumni@law.monash.edu.au |