The Dean invites law students to apply to attend the inaugural Dean’s Community Leadership Forum in semester 2, 2011.

Date: Thursday 4 August 2011

Time: 9am -4pm

Place: Board Room, Level 10 at the Melbourne Law School. 

This exciting full day Forum will give a small group of selected students the opportunity to meet highly regarded community leaders and hear from them about their own leadership experience and challenges.  Students will be able to network with the speakers and each other to discuss a range of important topics including how to enhance advocacy and law reform strategies; philanthropy and donor relationships; creating strategic partnerships; grassroots campaigning and new media. There will be a focus on learning about and developing specific leadership skills.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Mr Hugh de Kretzer , CEO of Federation of Community Legal Centres; Commissioner, Victorian Law Reform Commission http://www.communitylaw.org.au/
• Mr Peter Winneke,  Head of Philanthropic Services, The Myer Family Company www.mfo.com.au
• Ms Kelly O’Shanassy, CEO of Environment Victoria http://www.environmentvictoria.org.au/
• Ms Vicki Fraser, Executive Empowerment http://www.executiveempowerment.com.au/

To Apply

Please write a one-page letter addressed to Associate Professor Miranda Stewart, Melbourne Law School, describing your engagement in community activities and why you would benefit from attending this exclusive event.

Email your letter to law-careers@unimelb.edu.au.  Please write Dean’s Community Leadership Forum in the subject heading.

Applications are due by Friday 24 June. Students whose applications are successful will be notified by Associate Professor Miranda Stewart by Monday 25 July.

The usual time to apply for seasonal clerkships is in your penultimate year – for most JD students, this is your 2^nd year.  Applications open in June.

Along with your CV and cover letter, firms like to see marks from your first 3 semesters of studying law.  For this reason, there is very little to be gained from applying in your first year.  As 1^st year students, you should focus on your studies, getting the most  out of meetings with your mentor and gaining some general legal, professional or volunteering experience to enhance your CV for next year.

If you would like to discuss your career plans please contact the Careers Office to make an appointment.



The Family Court and Federal Magistrates Court administration is looking to conduct a client survey in order to gather data on litigants’ experience of our service and courts environment.  

The survey will not include evaluation of judges’ decisions.

We are seeking expressions of interest from students to conduct the survey on a voluntary basis at Melbourne Registry and Dandenong Registry.  

The survey will be conducted over a four week period in Mid June – Mid July.  You can volunteer for several days, a week or just one day depending on your availability and other commitments.

You will be briefed and supported and will have the opportunity to gain insight into our jurisdiction.

If you are interested, please email Lisa Clark at lisa.clark@familycourt.gov.au to register the following details:

Name

Dates you are available between Mid June – Mid July 2011

Your telephone contact details

If you are thinking of beginning your career in London with a Training Contract the All About Law website has some interesting information, as well as a list of closing dates.  See http://www.allaboutcareers.com/training-contract-deadlines?utm_source=LPC&utm_campaign=0d4244607b-TC+Deadlines+2011&utm_medium=email

Below are activites at the Coroners Court running as part of Law Week. 

WED.18 MAY TIME: 1-2.30pm
The Coronial Investigation - Panel Presentation
Have you ever wondered what goes on in a coronial investigation?
The session will step you through a hypothetical coronial investigation, from the time a death is first reported through to an inquest. An expert panel, chaired by Coroner Spanos, will comprise court personnel, scientific staff from the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, and a member of the Police Coronial Support Unit.
Venue: Coroners Court of Victoria (Court Room One)
Level 11, 222 Exhibition St, Melbourne 3000.

THU.19 MAY TIME: 1-2.15pm
The Role of the Coroner
Coroner White will provide an informative session regarding coronial investigations for the purpose of contributing to the reduction in the number of preventable deaths and fires across Victoria.
Venue: Coroners Court of Victoria (Court Room Two)
Level 11, 222 Exhibition St, Melbourne 3000

SAT.21 MAY TIME: 11.15am-12.30pm
The Role of the Coroner
Coroner Spanos will provide an informative session regarding coronial investigations for the purpose of contributing to the reduction in the number of preventable deaths and fires across Victoria.
Venue: Court Room 3.3, County Court
250 William St, Melbourne 3000