Law Careers Blog

Malaysia Australia Business Council Internship

Published 27 Jun 2011, 10:17 am, by Amy Harrington

This internship provides an opportunity for an Australian or Malaysian tertiary student to undertake an internship in a Malaysian business context.

The Malaysia-Australia Business Council (MABC) is pleased to offer an internship opportunity in a member company for approximately one (1) month. The offer is the prize for an Australian or Malaysian student from an Australian University or VET institution who submits the most convincing and engaging presentation on the topic via storyboard mode. The prize also includes a return flight from Australia to Malaysia, sponsored by Malaysia Airlines.

Applications close 30 July 2011.

Full details and application procedure information:  http://www.mabc.org.my/pdf/mabc_internship_comp2011.pdf

MLS Internship Program - new opportunities for Winter break advertised

Published 27 Jun 2011, 10:14 am, by Amy Harrington

Applications are now open for MLS Internship Program internships at Victoria Legal Aid and the Responsible Gambling Advocacy Centre.  Full details are available in the Job Opportunities section (to the right of the screen.)

2012 Anne Wexler Master’s Scholarships in Public Policy

Published 27 Jun 2011, 10:11 am, by Amy Harrington

Applications for 2012 scholarships open 1 July 2011 and close 30 September 2011

Two Anne Wexler Scholarships will be awarded annually. One for an Australian citizen to complete a U.S. Master’s degree program in Public Policy, and one for a U.S. citizen to complete an Australian Master’s program in Public Policy areas.

Areas of study may include health, sustainability, energy, climate change, regional security, political science, history, or government relations, amongst others.

 Full details and application information available here:  http://www.fulbright.com.au/scholarships/aw-scholarships/AnneWexlerScholarships.html

 

Mentee Feedback session, Tuesday 16 August 1-2pm, Law School

Published 21 Jun 2011, 3:55 pm, by Shabana Ahmed

How have you benefited from the program thus far? Has your mentor given you some useful career advice/industry insights that may benefit your fellow students? Come along to this informal feedback session and benefit from each other's experiences, hear from some 2010 mentees and speak to careers staff.

This session is optional. Interested students should save this date. Registration details coming soon.

Remember, if you have any queries about your mentoring relationship, contact the Careers Program Coordinator, Helen Green, at any time. Helen is available by phone (03) 8344 1000 or h.green@unimelb.edu.au

 

A Volunteer Business & Law Practicum Opportunity- this July 2011

Published 20 Jun 2011, 12:19 pm, by Amy Harrington

During this semester break, (Monday 4th July-Friday 22nd July 2011), you are invited to join a team of post graduate business students from the University of Melbourne to produce a business plan for CARS (Clergy Abuse Restorative Society). You will be working very intensely with the team during this time.

CARS has developed out of In Good Faith & Associates (IGFA) an independent pastoral advocacy and care service for survivors of clergy and religious abuse, www.igfa.com.au . IGFA is shifting from a client consultancy business to establishing a not-for-profit organisation, CARS, with the aim of setting up a more sustainable support structure for survivors of clergy sexual abuse, their families and communities, and to continue systemic advocacy and other work .

The business team have a mixture of business, finance, IT background, but no legal background. Your legal background would provide an invaluable addition to the team, and you would be exposed to an excellent network of legal professionals and environments.

To apply for this opportunity, simply send your CV to Sue Elston, Careers Consultant, Business & Economics Careers Centre, with a paragraph outlining how this opportunity will help build your career in law. Email to: s.elston@unimelb.edu.au. Deadline Friday 24th June.

If you have further questions or would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Sue Elston by email or ring 90355642.