NEW DROP-IN CAREER SESSIONS!
Published 4 Sep 2012, 3:47 pm, by Claire Galofaro
IMPORTANT - MLS Mentor Program. Job Shadowing and unpaid work distinction
Published 4 Sep 2012, 12:41 pm, by Helen Green
Many students are currently participating in "work shadowing" opportunities organised by their mentor. This may vary in duration from a few hours to a week or more. This is encouraged as a useful career insight and students will be covered by the University's insurance whilst participating. Job shadowing is essentially where students follow their mentor and observe their work or that of their colleagues. It may involve accompanying your mentor to court or to a meeting.
In line with the Fair Work Act 2009, it is important to note that work shadowing DOES NOT extend to students engaging in unpaid work for their mentor or participating in tasks a paid employee would normally be engaged in ie answering phones, preparing research papers. Any student feeling uncomfortable about a task assigned to them by their mentor, should contact Helen Green, Career Programs Consultant h.green@unimelb.edu.au
The Australian Consumer Law: Evolution or Revolution, Thurs 13 September G08 @ 1pm
Published 4 Sep 2012, 9:00 am, by Helen Green
Integrated Curriculum Session
Associate Professor Elise Bant, Dr Jeanie Paterson
Topic: “The Australian Consumer Law: Evolution or Revolution”
All students are strongly encouraged to attend, especially those studying Contract and Remedies.
Further details in due course. Enquiries: Helen Green h.green@unimelb.edu.au
Practical Legal Training Information Session!
Published 3 Sep 2012, 10:27 am, by Valerie Wong
Leo Cussen and the College of Law will be presenting a joint session on their Practical Legal Training programs - Tuesday 11 September at 1pm in room 108.
Come armed with your questions on PLT!!
You can register at the event on Careers Online - Law School Careers Office Workgroup.
Next week: Where's the job I want: in Federal Government!
Published 31 Aug 2012, 9:47 am, by Valerie Wong
Thursday 6 September
Room 102, Melbourne Law School
1pm-2pm
The Government provides a wide array of career opportunities for law graduates, domestically and internationally.
But exactly what jobs might exist that you've never heard of?
This seminar will host 3 law graduates who have used their legal skills in very different positions in the Federal Government.
Rowan McRae, Principal Legal Officer, Office of Constitutional Law, Attorney-General's Department
Rowan McRae works in the Office of Constitutional Law in the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department, having also worked in international law and human rights within the Department.
Hannah Richardson, Analyst, The Treasury
Like many young law students, Hannah Richardson was drawn to human rights and international law – she interned for Judge Sir Adrian Fulford at the International Criminal Court, and worked at the Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission. Having completed her Arts/Law degree in 2010, she now works in economic policy at the Australian Treasury, making a small contribution to addressing some of the biggest policy problems facing Australia.
Sean Mowbray, Senior Legal Counsel (Operations and CT), Australian Federal Police
Sean has been with AFP Legal since 2010, and is a senior lawyer in the Operations and Counter-Terrorism team. His role involves advising and training AFP members on investigative powers, criminal offences and related issues.