The Judge's Associates Guide covers the role of an associate, records of former associates' experiences, records of judges' experiences with their associates and application tips. Most importantly, the Guide collates the details about how to apply for an associateship in every State and Territory in Australia. To access the guide click the link listed on the Law Online Career Resources section.

Then discover more about the legal research resources available to MLS students, by checking out the webinars recently uploaded by the MLS Legal Academic Skills Centre. The series of videos guide you through the various acedemic resources available to MLS students and how best to utalise them. Click on the MLS logo below to find out more.

Mentor Agreement Forms: All students are required to submit a signed Mentor Agreement Form. These forms agreement not only help mentors and mentees plan ahead and set goals, it is also a University requirement for insurance purposes. These forms are now overdue so, if you have not done so already, please submit your form as a priority. Mentors will be contacted shortly for their feedback.

Mentor Work Shadowing: When possible CDS encourages students to try and set up work shadowing placements with their mentors. Whether a few hours or a day or two, shadowing is not only a unique opportunity to observe a mentor’s day to day work, but also is a great experience to add to your CV and opportunity to expand your professional network.

NB: Job shadowing is observing or following – not doing “work” that an employee would usually be paid to do.  Prior to commencing, your mentor should inform you of basic occupational health and safety requirements for their place of work e.g. location of building exit.  

Students with queries should Career Development Services at law-careers@unimelb.edu.au.

The Boston Consulting Group invites applications for its 2013 Scholarship, offering the recipient $15,000 and mentoring from BCG professionals. For further details follow this link.

Then the LIV’s upcoming Later Lawyer’s Lunch on 9 July is an unmissable event. Hear advice from Mark Croft, Senior Associate at Gadens Lawyers, who made the move to law after forging a successful career in construction.

Find out how to use your past experience to enhance your legal career and network with like-minded individuals. For more information visit our events page.