Melbourne Law School Careers Service & the Public Interest Law Initiative are hosting a series of events for Public Interest Law Week, which will run from 5-9 September, 2016.

We are pleased to invite you along to hear directly from a range of guests, as well as representatives from a number of different organisations; all events are free and relevant to current JD students considering their career pathways and options.

Young Lawyer Panel: Pathways to Public Interest

When: Tuesday 6 September, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Where: Room 109, Melbourne Law School 

Details:We are delighted to invite students to attend a lunchtime panel event on Tuesday 6 September where our young lawyer panel will discuss their varied career pathways and provide an insight into their experiences in the sector. Our panel includes:

- Charlotte Frew: Assistant Director, Department of Premier and Cabinet (MLS alumna 2010)

- Lee Carnie: Lawyer, Human Rights Law Centre (MLS alumna 2012)

- Vincent Shin: Australia’s first School Lawyer, WEstjustice

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Public Interest Law Fair

When:Wednesday 7 September, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Where:Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Details:The annual Public Interest Law Fair is an opportunity for law students at all levels to meet directly with legal staff from public interest, government and not-for-profit organisations. Find out about volunteer, internship and employment opportunities available!

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Public Interest Litigation in Australia: Prospects and Pitfalls

When:Thursday 8 September, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Where:Lecture Theatre G08, Melbourne Law School

Details:Dr Peter Cashman will deliver a lecture on 'Public Interest Litigation: Prospects and Pitfalls' as part of this year's Public Interest Law Week. Drawing on extensive experience in public interest and class action cases in Australia, the UK and the US, Dr Cashman will discuss litigation as a strategy to achieve public interest ends, including its potential in relation to contemporary challenges such as climate change.

Please join us for drinks and light refreshments from 5.30pm – 6.00pm prior to the lecture commencing.

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The bursary, valued at $8,560, 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 equliviant.
• 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. In order to be eligible, applicants must be in a position to enroll and begin the PLT program before June 2017. 

Applications are open until 5.00 pm on Friday 16 September.

PLEASE SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO:

Xian Volkmer

LIV Company Secretary

GPO Box 263, Melbourne VIC 3000

T: 9607 9372

E: xvolkmer@liv.asn.au

We have recently been advised that K&L Gates are accepting 2016 market traineeship applications from eligible law students in accordance with the current 2016 LIV Traineeship Guidelines.

Please note market traineeship applications close on Sunday, 21 August 2016 at 11.59pm.

For more information please visit:http://fsr.cvmail.com.au/klgatesaustralia/main.cfm?page=jobSpecific&jobId=80356&rcd=1179347&queryString=

Make Experience Matter 2016 - Resume Marathon

Thu 11 Aug 2016, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

University Hall (Building Number 150, Ground floor of Old Quadrangle Building) https://maps.unimelb.edu.au/parkville/building/150/university_hall

Further information available here

Did you know the average employer only spends 10 seconds looking at a resume? In this competitive job market, a well-crafted resume can make you stand out among hundreds of job seekers.

Have your resume, cover letter or selection criteria document checked by an industry HR expert. 15 minutes could make all the difference!

Don't forget to bring along several copies of your resume, cover letter or the selection criteria documents you would like reviewed!

Please note: This event will run on a first in - first seen basis. There will be approximately 30 employers present, so with 2 hrs for the event and allocating 15 mins per session, each employer can see a maximum of 8 people over the 2 hrs. Therefore, we advise you to get there early to secure your place.

Remember to bring your student ID card so that you can be scanned into the event upon entry.

See who's going to be there by clicking on the Employer tab to the right.

Don't forget to check the website for other exciting events during Make Experience Matter week!

http://careers.unimelb.edu.au/mem2016

How can you put all that you've learned as a law student, graduate or new solicitor into context? The Ideas for Careers sessions have been developed for just that purpose, to help you see what every day working life is like in specific areas of practice. This is a great way to find out how your own skills might fit within an area of the law.

In each seminar, you will have the opportunity to listen to a panel of three professionals talk about:

• what a day in that practice area is like
• what kind of clients they work with
• what matters are commonly dealt with
• career progression and more.

After the panel discussion, attendees will then have the chance to speak with each panellist in a small group.

Panellists:

• Andrew P Downie, Barrister, Victorian Bar
• Alexandra Feldman, Regional Legal Counsel – Construction & Development, Brookfield Multiplex
• Marko Misko, Partner, Clayton Utz

Moderator: Rebecca Dickson, Senior Associate, Minter Ellison

Register here.