Lawyers Weekly has detailed how a new report from Hays has highlighted how those new to the profession can stand out from the pack to gain employment opportunities.

Article online here. 

The new Being Well in the Law Guide is a publication released by the NSW Young Lawyers, the Australian National University and the Law Society of New South Wales to assist you to 'be well in the law'. It was developed in recognition of the fact that wellbeing the legal profession is especially important as lawyers have a heightened pre-disposition to depression, psychological distress and mental illness.

The guide draws on expert and multidisciplinary knowledge about the breadth of mental health problems and offers ideas to help everybody deal with depression, anxiety and stress and learn how to better manage the business and pressures of work and life.

The guide is available online here.

LegalVision has released a new white paper entitled 'Transforming the Legal Landscape: The NewLaw Philosophy', which details the significant change the legal industry is going through at present thanks to new technology. 

The report discusses the differences between NewLaw and BigLaw firms and aims to "help clients (and law firms) to navigate the sometimes busy landscape of NewLaw, to understand some of the tools that NewLaw providers use, and the opportunities that innovation in the legal industry presents."

Read the report online here.

Rotary is now accepting applications for the world competitive Rotary Peace Fellowships program. The application deadline for submissions through local rotary clubsinDistrict 9800 is to the District Chair, Rob Helme, by May 15, 2017.

Download flyer: Peace Scholars Flyer 2017

Never has there been such an obvious need for well trained committed personnel to foster the cause of world peace. Rotary International has been committed to this program for 15 years and has trained over 1,000 graduates who work in the fields of peace, conflict resolution, human rights, international relations, public administration, sustainable development, public health or a related field. Up to 100 fellowships are awarded annually (fifty master's degree fellowships and fifty professional development fellowships) at Rotary Peace Centres in 6 prestigious universities around the world. Australia has an outstanding track record in supporting and mentoring successful applicants.

Two year Master degree
Up to two years of fully funded graduate study at an internationally recognised program in the US, Sweden, UK, or Japan. Australian applicants are unable to apply to the Rotary supported Centre in Australia. The program includes a 3 month Applied Field Experience.Funding also covers travel,tuition, fees,and board. Approximate costs covered are US$80,000.
This course requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, and 3 years relevant experience.

Three month professional development course
Designed for mid-career professionals already working in the field of peace and conflict resolution. This fully funded course offers a mix of theory and practical skills in both a classroom environment at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok and in the field.

This course requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field and 5 years of related work experience.
For further details visit: https://www.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowships
Speak: to a Rotarian you know
Contact: Rob Helme at rhelme@bigpond.net.au or 0402 299492
Bob Fels at rfels@satlink.com.au or (03) 5989 2455

As of Friday 2 December 2016, MLS Career Services will no longer be running daily drop in sessions. 

Instead, we are moving to an individual consultation model, where students will still receive tailored support and on-on-one career assistance. Please see below for information about booking in a consultation. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the MLS Careers team via the above email.