Interested in supporting the work of PILCH?

The Walk for Justice, now in its fifth year, celebrates National Pro Bono Day and raises funds for the Public Interest Law Clearing House Vic (PILCH).

PILCH is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which provides free legal assistance for the most vulnerable. They also seek to address the systemic causes of injustice.

To register or find out more

http://www.pilch.org.au/walk/

The Dean's Community Leadership Forum has unfortunately been postponed until further notice.  If you have any queries about the event, please contact the Careers Office on law-careers@unimelb.edu.au or 8344 8094.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused. 

The Public Interest Careers Panel will be held on Thursday 17 May at 1pm in GM17.

Here is your opportunity to learn about a variety of positions in the public interest or social justice sector from five experienced lawyers.

The presentation will be facilitated by Jo Kerr, Director of the Public Interest Law Initiative at Melbourne Law School.

The speakers attending are:

Peter Noble and Anna Howard - Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre, Bendigo

Anna Howard, a graduate of MLS, remained doubtful that a legal career was for her until she found the right fit as a social justice/community lawyer. After completing articles at a large corporate firm, Anna worked as a native title lawyer in the Torres Strait and later in Victoria. She is now the Principal Lawyer of the Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre, based in Bendigo.

Peter Noble - Peter is currently the Coordinator of the Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre in Bendigo. Peter studied law at the University of Queensland and practiced at the Brisbane firm Delaney & Delaney, before moving to Victoria where he worked for three years at the Fitzroy Legal Service. In 2005 he moved to Bendigo to help establish the Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre. In 2008 he was awarded Community Lawyer of the Year by the Law Institute of Victoria, and the centre won the Tim McCoy award for its outstanding work.

Chris Povey, Homeless Persons Legal Clinic, PILCH

Chris Povey is a lawyer who has worked extensively with disadvantaged and vulnerable clients. He has worked as Principal Lawyer of the Tenants' Union of Victoria and with the human rights and civil justice section of Victoria Legal Aid. In his current role as Manager and Principal Lawyer of the PILCH Homeless Persons' Legal Clinic, Chris is responsible for the operation of multiple legal clinics delivering civil law services to clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Sarah Westwood, Deputy Managing Lawyer, Commonwealth Crime Team, Victoria Legal Aid, Criminal Law Melbourne

Sarah Westwood leads the recently established Commonwealth Crime Team at Victoria Legal Aid. Before joining Victoria Legal Aid in 2009, Sarah worked for three years as a criminal defence lawyer for the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia and she has worked in private practice in Melbourne as a lawyer since 1999 in employment and criminal law.

Kate Fischer, PILCH Connect

Kate is a Senior Lawyer at PILCHConnect and has worked at PILCH since 2003. Prior to that, Kate lectured in law at the University of Melbourne and worked in a commercial law firm. Kate's main role at PILCHConnect is coordinating the legal training and information programs for community groups, as well as presenting training with other members of the PILCHConnect team.

Register for this event at http://careersonline.unimelb.edu.au/workgroups/law-school-careers-office/events/523839

Put this date in your diaries. Panelists will be Professor Michael Crommelin AO, Zelman Cowen Professor of Law, Mr Arlen Duke, Senior Lecturer and Mr Gary Cazalet, Senior Lecturer. All Melbourne Law School students are strongly encouraged to attend, particularly first year students. More details shortly.

Any queries, contact me h.green@unimelb.edu.au

Leo Cussen Centre for Law offers a course of practical legal training for LLB graduates (or equivalent) leading to admission to the legal profession as an Australian Lawyer.

The July intake is now open! Applications close 11 May 2012.

Please see the website for more information on how to apply at http://www.leocussen.vic.edu.au/cb_pages/ptc_important_information_for_applicants.php