Law Careers Blog

The Mills Oakley Accelerator competition ($500,000 prize)

Published 22 Sep 2016, 3:58 pm, by Melbourne Law School Careers Services

National law firm, Mills Oakley lawyers is running a $500,000 competition to fund young entrepreneurs who have ideas for innovative legal services or building startups to make their concepts a reality. 

Winners will receive funding, mentorship and tutoring in an incubator program to help them develop their ideas. This is a great opportunity for students or budding startups to make their concepts a reality. 

Applications close on 14 October 2017.

Further details are available from www.millsoakleyaccelerator.com

Sidley Austin 2016/17 Winter Internship Program Hong Kong

Published 22 Sep 2016, 11:46 am, by Melbourne Law School Career Services

Sidley Austin application deadline for 2016/17 Winter Internship Program in Hong Kong office is 30 September 2016. 

Students who are interested please send their completed application form, CV and transcripts to hkgraduaterecruitment@sidley.com

Details of the program can be found on http://www.sidleycareers.com/en/asia-pacific/hk-trainees-internship .

New Location for MLS Career Services!

Published 22 Sep 2016, 10:58 am, by Melbourne Law School Career Services

Dear Students,

As of Monday 26 September, Career Services will be located in the new Melbourne Law School Enrichment Centre on the Mezzanine level.

Daily drop in session times remain the same.

For further information, email law-careers@unimelb.edu.au

Kind regards, 

MLS Careers 

Boston Consulting Group Strategy Academy

Published 22 Sep 2016, 10:24 am, by Melbourne Law School Career Services

Applications close soon – Boston Consulting Group Strategy Academy

The BCG Strategy Academy is a one day event for students to interact with BCG consultants with a focus on developing strategic capabilities by learning about strategy and its application in a business environment. Students will have the opportunity to work on analytical, communication and leadership skills through a series of in-class, hands-on activities and case studies. It is also a genuine opportunity for students to get an insight into BCG and can potentially lead to a future career at the organisation.

Date: Friday 14 October 2016

Time: 9am – 6pm

Venue: The Boston Consulting Group, Melbourne Office

Level 52, 101 Collins St, Melbourne

Students need to apply for this opportunity by registering via this link and submitting a copy of cover letter stating why they should be selected for the event, resume and academic transcripts.

Important dates:

  • Candidates need to be available to attend the event from 9am to 6pm on Friday 14 October 2016
  • Application closes on 10am Friday 23 September 2016
  • Successful applicants will be invited to the event by Friday 7 October 2016

For any queries please contact Mary Katergaris katergaris.mary@bcg.com

​Yale Law School LL.M. Informational Webinars

Published 12 Sep 2016, 9:17 am, by Melbourne Law School Careers Service

Yale Law School LL.M. Informational Webinars

This fall, the Graduate Programs Office at Yale Law School will host several informational webinars for law students and graduates interested in our LL.M. program. We hope that those considering studying law in the United States and interested in a career in law teaching will join in. (Admission to our program is generally limited to those committed to careers as law teachers and scholars.) There will be an opportunity to ask questions as well.

The four webinars will each be the same. Please register at one of the below links. The times are listed in United States Eastern Time.

1. Thursday, September 29, 2016, at 8:00-9:00pm -- goo.gl/LBB9su

2. Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at 9:00-10:00am -- goo.gl/vJQaUe

3. Monday, October 10, 2016, at 3:00-4:00pm -- goo.gl/3l6GD7

4. Monday, October 17, 2016, at 11:00am-12:00pm -- goo.gl/dyX7WX