Law Careers Blog

International Internship opportunity!

Published 10 Feb 2014, 12:32 pm, by Career Development Services

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Apply for the Internship Programme - Corporate Partnerships with UNICEF now!

Applications close 21 February 2014.

THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT - RIO TINTO NTRB SCHOLARSHIPS

Published 6 Feb 2014, 10:53 am, by Career Development Services

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Successful candidates will undertake a one year Master of Laws (LLM) in Mineral Law and Policy at the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, and must commit to work within an NTRB or NTSP for a minimum period of two years upon their return.

The total value of the scholarship is approximately AU$50,000 and covers the following expenses/ allowances:

Tuition fees

  • Living allowance for 12 months for a single person
  • Arrival/warm clothing allowance
  • Thesis/assignment preparation allowance
  • Airfare to and from Scotland.

To be considered for a scholarship, candidates must be Australian citizens or permanent residents, and normally reside in Australia. Please note that there is no age restriction for applicants.

PM&C provides an additional AU$15,000 towards the living expenses of those recipients of the scholarship who are working within the NTRB system at the time they receive the scholarship.

APPLICATIONS

Applications are open on-line from Monday 17th February through Friday 14th March 2014.

More information

Further information can be found at: www.auroraproject.com.au/AGRTscholarships

For further information on the LLM in Mineral Law and Policy Program please visit: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/%20postgraduate/courses/cepmlp_llm.htm?cepmlp_mlp  

The program commences in September 2014.

If you have any questions, please email us at ntrbscholarships@auroraproject.com.au

For more information on the Aurora Project please visit: www.auroraproject.com.au

ORRICK - 2014/2015 Winter Internships

Published 6 Feb 2014, 9:54 am, by Career Development Services


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Refer to the Job Listing here for more information

Career Drop-In Session now running!

Published 3 Feb 2014, 11:21 am, by Career Development Services

For those of you who may not be aware, Career Development Services (CDS) offer daily drop-in session, which have now commenced for 2014. During the designated hour each day, law students are welcome to attend CDS for a 10-minute career consultation without the need to make an appointment.

We welcome students to visit us on the mezzanine floor of the law building at the following times:-

DROP-IN SESSION TIMES

Monday 11.30am - 12.30pm

Tuesday 11am - 12pm

Wednesday 11.30am - 12.30pm

Thursday 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Friday 11am - 12pm

Youthlaw is currently recruiting volunteers to help with their work!

Published 31 Jan 2014, 10:01 am, by Career Development Services

Youthlaw is a not-for-profit community legal centre that provides free legal assistance to young people experiencing disadvantage. We are looking for law students in 2nd year or above who are passionate about social justice and can commit to volunteering for the next 12 months.

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn about common legal issues affecting young people;
  • Gain experience assisting lawyers with casework and administrative tasks;
  • Contribute to Youthlaw’s capacity to provide free legal assistance to young people; and
  • Receive ongoing training and supervision to develop your practical legal skills.

Youthlaw is co-located with Frontyard Youth Services in the Melbourne CBD, and will recruit volunteers with a demonstrated interest in legal issues affecting young people experiencing disadvantage (eg. homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, mental illness, family violence, financial hardship, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds).

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer at Youthlaw, refer to the Law Online Job listing - https://careersonline.unimelb.edu.au/workgroups/law-school-careers-office/jobs/694158

Applications close on Monday 3 March 2014.