The open house events are held several times a year. The events provide an opportunity for you to speak to lawyers in the Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Hong Kong office.

The next open house event will take place on 30 November 2017 between 3:00pm – 6:00pm. If you are interested in attending, you may register for the event here  by 17 November 2017. 

Please also send a copy of your CV and transcript to chinagraduates@freshfields.com by 17 November 2017. 

A confirmation email will be sent to the selected students in the week of 20 November 2017. 

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Momentum Media is generously providing 50 free tickets to current law students for the Lawyers Weekly Future Forum 2017. 

The event is a one-day conference delivering practical tools and strategies to prepare legal professionals for the future market. Our stellar line-up of expert speakers will provide lawyers with strategies, tips and ideas that will transform their practices.

Event details: Melbourne, Thursday 19th October 2017

Location: Sheraton Melbourne Hotel

Time: registration table open: 8:15am | first session: 8:45am | conference ends: 5pm

Ticket includes: entry to conference | morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea | access to sponsors and exhibition stands, content, speakers and education post event.

More information about the event can be accessed at: www.lawyersweekly.com.au/lawyers-weekly-future-forum

To secure your free ticket: secure your seat directly online and enter the coupon code: Student – CLICK HERE

Applications are now open for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander law graduate or final year student to be awarded one (1) bursary to undertake the College of Law Victoria’s (COLV) practical legal training program (PLT) in 2016/17.

The bursary, valued at $8,820, is an important part of the LIV’s reconciliation action plan (RAP) which aims to assist an outstanding student to help them realise their goal of becoming a lawyer. COLV’s PLT is an accredited course of practical legal training for admission as an Australian lawyer in Victoria as an alternative to ,supervised workplace training.

ELIGIBILITY

• Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

• Have completed or are in the final year of study towards an LLB or JD at a recognised Australian university.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants must complete a one (1) page statement addressing the following selection criteria:

• What challenges you have had to overcome in order to achieve your degree i.e. demonstrated financial hardship.

• What personal contribution(s) do you make to your community e.g. voluntary legal work,

participation in reconciliation activities or equivalent.

• Evidence of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background e.g. a certified letter from your local cooperative or recognised Elders. 

APPLICANTS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SUBMIT:

• Current resume.

• Certified academic transcript.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Bursary funds are used to pay for the full tuition costs associated with COLV’s PLT program and may be eligible for support services e.g. access to mentors and tutors.

PLEASE SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO:

Clara Bradley

Policy Lawyer

GPO Box 263

Melbourne VIC 3000

T: 9607 9384

E: ALHRSection@liv.asn.au

Applications close 31 October 2017.

LIVE Projects - Professional Skills Development Opportunity for International Students

LIVE Projects is an exciting Study Melbourne (State Government of Victoria) Initiative that develops international students' professional skills.

The LIVE Projects offers international students the opportunity to take part in a 3-week business consulting project with industry partners including Victorian Government agencies, business and community organisations.

LIVE offers students the opportunity to work on real world business problems to further develop their consulting, project management and teamwork skills. During the program, participants will be guided by industry mentors.

There are two upcoming intakes for LIVE projects:

Intake 2:

Three Information Sessions outlining the program and application process will be held on Tuesday 10^th Thursday 12^th and Monday 16^th of October 2017.

Please register to attend an information session to find out more: https://careersonline.unimelb.edu.au/students/events/search?query=live&EventType=&campus

NOTE: LIVE is an unpaid, extra-curricular skills development opportunity.