Adecco Group is a world-leading provider of workforce solutions. This year Adecco Group will be running the program known as ‘CEO for One Month’, which allows a candidate to work with the CEO and their executive team. Performing in a range of tasks such as business strategy meetings, flying interstate to meet clients and even having the opportunity to oversee and run a project themselves. This program will be across 1 month either in June or July, dependent on the applicant’s availability.

Do not be daunted by the difficulty or amount of work required, take this opportunity. Adecco is looking for those with the drive and focus required of a CEO, applications will not be judged merely on academic performance but will focus on business acumen.

Follow us on Instagram and Snapchat to keep up to date with this and for any potential hints at what we might want in later interview stages. Also to see what working at Adecco is like.

Below is the link to sign up. The application process begins on March 1st, but pre-signups are welcome.

www.adeccowaytowork.com

Applicants MUST be available for the complete stretch of the program to be able to be considered.

Show us some love and tag us in what you think makes you the best candidate for Adecco Group Australia’s CEO for One Month with the hashtag #CEODownUnda.

The LIV Young Lawyers have advised that the 20^th biennial Commonwealth Law Conference is being hosted in Melbourne this year, and it’s a great opportunity for law students to meet influential and highly respected legal professionals and judges from all over the Commonwealth. As a special offer for law students only, you can now register for to attend one full day of conference sessions for only US$50.

There is a great line-up of speakers from across the profession who will be talking about a range of legal issues in the areas of corporate and commercial law, constitutionalism, human rights and the rule of law, legal and judicial profession and contemporary legal topics. We are excited to announce one of the keynote speakers is the Hon Inonge Wina, who is the first woman to hold the position of Vice President in Zambia. Her passion for community work dates back to the early 1970s when she gave free service to women's movements as a volunteer.

We will also hear from some other engaging speakers, including:

• The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG on the topic of Judicial Appointments
• Pavan Duggal – a must see for any Big Bang Theory fans, he is described as one of the top four cyber lawyers in the world
• The Hon Chief Justice Marilyn Warren AC on the topic of outsourcing legal services to other jurisdictions
• Philip Ruddock – former Australian Attorney-General who implemented some policies that were challenging for many human rights lawyers and belied his long interest in human rights.

Apart from the conference sessions, there are many social events that will give you the chance to make valuable contacts. There are two events during the conference to keep mind – the Rule of Law Award which recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual or firm to furthering the rule of law in the past two years, and the Gala Dinner which will be held on Wednesday 22 March.

The link to the program is www.commonwealthlawconference.org/programme. 

Register by clicking this exclusive registration link.

• Please note that this offer is eligible for full time students – students will be asked to produce their student card at the time of registration and at other times, if requested, and available for one day only not including social events or entry into lunch dining spaces.

Asian Competition Forum (ACF)

ACF is a non-profit association formed in Hong Kong in 2005. The purpose of ACF is to bring together competition law academics, students, government officials, private practitioners, NGOs and private enterprises.

ACF holds an annual conference in Hong Kong each December, the next one to be held in December 2017.

ACF is seeking to recruit two interns to assist Professor Mark Williams, Executive Director ACF to organise the next conference and associated duties including website maintenance and other academic tasks relating to competition law in the Asian region.

The selected interns must be able to work efficiently and effectively with Professor Williams in a diverse cultural environment and be committed to the success of the ACF and its activities.

In return for their service, selected candidates will have superb international networking opportunities with major international law firms, international academics and competition officials. Further ACF will pay for both interns to fly to Hong Kong for 7 days to assist with the conference and will also provide accommodation, meals and reimburse miscellaneous costs.

If you are interested in applying for an internship, please contact Professor Mark Williams at anthony.williams@unimelb.edu.au by Thursday 9 March 2017 and include a letter of application explaining you reasons for applying, administrative and computer skills and a short CV.

The Law Council of Australia has a number of scholarships available to students. Including:

John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship

The John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an approved course of study at or through an Australian tertiary institute, which is a prerequisite to admission as a legal practitioner in any Australian jurisdiction.

Gaire Blunt Scholarship

The Gaire Blunt scholarship is offered by the Business Law Section of the Law Council of Australia (BLS) for papers on a topic of competition law. 

Forsyth/Pose Scholarship

The Forsyth/Pose Scholarship is offered by the Business Law Section of the Law Council of Australia (BLS) for papers on a topic in the field of Taxation Law.

Santow Scholarship

The Santow Scholarship is offered by the Business Law Section of the Law Council of Australia (BLS) for papers on a topic in the field of corporations law.

Information about each scholarship is available via the Law Council of Australia's website.

LIV Young Lawyers is thrilled to welcome graduates and new solicitors to the legal profession in 2017 and are holding an event 'Your Future in the Law' on Wednesday 15 March between 4-6.30pm. 

Come hear from an exciting line-up of speakers, including our special guest Her Honour Judge Elizabeth Gaynor of the County Court of Victoria, and the current LIV Young Lawyers presidents. They will discuss their lives in the law and offer tips on making the most of your first two years of practice.

You will also have an opportunity to meet LIV staff and learn more about our services over afternoon tea. This is an essential session for graduates and new solicitors.

All attendees will also go into the draw to win a place on the 2018 LIV Matched Mentoring program ($250 value) or a professional headshots photography session ($50 value). Registrations are now open here, with tickets only $35.00 for YL members, and $45.00 for non-members

Further information is available online.