Careers
Seasonal Clerkship Feedback Forum
When? Wednesday 23rd of May 1.00-1.40pm (followed by the Guidebook launch + Final BBQ of Semester 1).
Where? Room 109
Do you have questions about clerkship applications? Are you worried that your grades won't make the cut? Do you want the inside scoop on clerkship info?
At the Seasonal Clerkship Feedback Forum there will be a panel of students and a Careers Office representative to offer tips, advice and to answer any questions you may have.
The panel will include:
1. Chris Gordon
2. Natalie Burgess
3. Jacinta Bishop
Hope to see you there,
LSS Careers Directors (Fiona and Yuji).
Seasonal Clerkship Seminars + Mock Interviews
SEASONAL CLERKSHIP SEMINARS
Your 2012 LSS Careers Directors are pleased to confirm our schedule for this year's Seasonal Clerkship Seminars. All students who are considering applying for a clerkship are encouraged to attend. These seminars give valuable insight into the process of applying for and undertaking a seasonal clerkship. These seminars will prove invaluable in the upcoming months of clerkship applications.
For the full timetable, see below.
Meet the Profession Networking Cocktail Evening
The LSS is pleased to announce the Meet The Profession Cocktail Event!
This presents a fantastic opportunity to network with representatives from over ten firms and to hear about what they have to offer.
Attending Firms for 2012;
Allens Arthur Robinson
Arnold Bloch Leibler
Ashurst
Baker & McKenzie
Clayton Utz
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
DLA Piper
Freehills
Hall & Wilcox
King & Wood Mallesons
Middletons
Minter Ellison
Norton Rose
Thomsons Lawyers
Tickets will be limited to 100 available, so get in fast. Tickets will be on sale from May the 1st, with tickets available exclusively for penultimate year students until the 4th of May. Tickets are $25, with food and drinks provided.
Winter 2012 Melbourne Law School Internship opportunities
The Careers Office is excited to announce the winter 2012 internship opportunities! These opportunities are available to those undertaking the Legal Internship subject elective.
Organisations currently advertising are:
- Worksafe
- Disability Services Commissioner
- Federation of Community Legal Centres
- Legal Services Commissioner
- Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions
- Cancer Council Victoria
- McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer (Cancer Council Victoria)
- Victoria Legal Aid
- Judicial College of Victoria
Please see the Jobs section of the MLS Careers Office workgroup on Careers Online (http://careers.law.unimelb.edu.au/) for specific closing dates, information and how to apply.
Doing Deals - the roles of law graduates in corporate commercial transactions
Doing Deals - the roles of law graduates in corporate commercial transactions
GM17, Tuesday 17 April, 1pm.
This is an important seminar for those applying for clerkships this year!
Come to this seminar and pick up some useful information to impress your interviewers on your knowledge of what commercial lawyers do. A panel of experienced commercial lawyers and a corporate advisor will discuss their roles in a corporate transaction.
[ Read more… ]ALSA Careers Fair in July......in Melbourne!
In 2012, the Australian Law Students' Association (ALSA) annual Conference is coming to Melbourne!
As law students from around the country gather in Melbourne, ALSA will host a series of social and careers related events to run alongside the national competitions.
On Thursday 12 July, the ALSA Careers Fair will take place in the Olympic Room, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The event will run from 5.00pm to 8.00pm and they recommend a 'corporate dress code' - so please leave your clown suit at home.
Teach For Australia - Drop In Sessions
UPDATE (23/3/12): NEW DROP-IN-SESSIONS ANNOUNCED!
For those who are interested in the programs offered by Teach For Australia, drop in sessions are being held over the coming weeks, in which students are able to meet and chat with Belinda Crowe, Talent and Attraction Manager and Teach For Australia alumnus.
The sessions are being held on Melbourne University's Main Campus, on Thursday March 29, Wednesday April 4, and Thursday April 5. If you would like to attend, a time can be saved to meet Belinda at the following links:
Thursday, March 29 - Lot 6 Cafe, opposite Frank Tate building - http://bit.ly/z4FQKJ
[ Read more… ]Networking Your Way to Success Event
Networking Your Way to Success!
Interested in learning how to network effectively? Want to network with
professionals in the fields of Law, Professional Services, Engineering and
Science?
Extra-Curricula Network Australia proudly presents the professional development event "Networking Your Way to Success", where you will gain valuable networking skills from Master Networking's expert Bev Brough , expand your connections and meet employees from Blake Dawson, Allens Arthur Robinson, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Arup and more! This is a catered event.
Event Date: Thursday, 15 September 2011
Time: 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Venue: Yasuko Hiraoko Room, Sidney Myer Asia Centre
Dress Code: Smart Casual
If you want to become a charismatic communicator and get a competitive edge in professional situations, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss!
[ Read more… ]Comcare 2012 Graduate Program Intake
Comcare has opened applications for its 2012 graduate program intake. Please see their website for further information regarding the position and application process.
Internship Opportunity at the NSW Law Reform Commission
The NSW Law Reform Commission operates a summer internship program for law students in, or entering, their final year of study. This unpaid internship based in Sydney provides students access to a range of professional development opportunities, including working with the Commissioners. Please see the flyer and also the website for further information about the program. Applications close Friday 30 September 2011.
College of Law Enrolment NOW OPEN
For all students interested in applying for a Practical Legal Training Course...Enrolments in the Practical Legal Training program at College of Law are NOW open. The closing date for enrolment is Monday 19 September.For further information phone 1300 856 111 or visit www.collegeoflaw.edu.au/plt.
Teach For Australia
Teach For Australia is an innovative organisation which engages our nation's best graduates in addressing one of Australia's most pressing social issues - educational disadvantage. We aim to achieve educational equity in Australia by recruiting and training outstanding graduates from all degree disciplines who have the academic performance, energy and passion to succeed in teaching in disadvantaged schools for two years.
[ Read more… ]The Aurora Project - Legal Internship
The Aurora Native Title Internship Program places law students and graduates at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) and other organisations involved in policy development, social justice and Indigenous affairs. The program introduces candidates to career opportunities in native title and Indigenous affairs and at the same time provides assistance to under-resourced and over-worked organisations.
The application for the summer 2011/2012 round of intenships is from Monday 8 August through to Friday 2 September. Applications can be submitted via the Aurora website of www.auroraproject.com.au.
Please see flyer for more information.
OPP Legal Traineeships 2012
The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) Legal Traineeship Program offers law graduates a unique opportunity to experience diverse and challenging work that will provide the basis for a rewarding legal career.
Over 12 months legal trainees rotate through the organisation, gaining experience in a broad range of legal practice areas and responsibilities, including preparing legal advice and indictments, and instructing Crown Prosecutors and external counsel.
Applications for the 2012 Legal Traineeship Program close at midnight on Sunday 14 August 2011.
Your application will consist of three components:
- your curriculum vitae,
- a certified extract of your academic record, and
- a covering letter, including written responses to the following two questions.
In your opinion:
[ Read more… ]Interview Tips & Tricks - Rescheduled
The Preparing for Work seminar run by the Careers Office, Interview Tips and Tricks to be presented by Tiffany Rogers from Allens Arthur Robinson has had to be postponed.
It has been rescheduled for next Tuesday 9 August from 1-2pm in GM17.
While the main focus of this session is on interview skills, Tiffany will provide some information on written applications as well – and she will be able to answer general questions about your clerkship applications.
Beyond Law School - The LSS Annual Careers Fair
BEYOND LAW SCHOOL
The Melbourne University Law Students’ Society Careers Portfolios and Equality Directors welcome you to the Beyond Law School careers fair. Following the success of the inaugural festival last year, we wanted to host a similar event to highlight the broad array of career opportunities that are available to Melbourne Law School graduates. We have invited a number of passionate and inspiring speakers to provide students with an insight into their chosen career paths, working in the Victorian, Australian and international legal sectors. We invite all students to take advantage of this opportunity to engage with the speakers presenting at Beyond Law School and hope that this provides you with the chance to consider your own career opportunities and pathways.
[ Read more… ]Mallesons Insight Program
As the name suggests, the Insight program will give you a high level overview of how Mallesons is structured, what areas of law they practice and the type of clients they work with.
You will also get an in-depth look at particular matters in the firm and a chance to listen to some of their staff talk about their experiences as legal professionals, including undertaking further study, working in one of their off shore offices and going on a client secondment.
The Insight program is aimed at law students who are not yet able to apply for a summer clerkship i.e. 3rd year LLB or 1st year JD. However, if you are eligible for a clerkship this year but are unable to participate (e.g. overseas exchange), and would like to participate in Insight please contact Mallesons.
For more information please visit
[ Read more… ]Boston Consulting Group Undergraduate Scholarships
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global management consulting firm and the world's leading advisor on business strategy.
BCG is currently accepting applications for two prestigious Undergraduate Scholarships
- each scholarship is worth $15,000
- we are seeking high-performing penultimate year students
- applications from any discipline are encouraged
To learn more about BCG and the Scholarship application process, visit www.bostonconsulting.com.au
Applications are open until 9 August 2011
Community Legal Centre Law Graduate Scheme
Applications are now open for two CLC Law Graduate Scheme positions to commence in January 2012. This innovative program provides a unique training and employment opportunity for law graduates to enter the community legal sector.
The positions offer:
· Payment of course fees to undertake a Practical Legal Training Course;
· Paid employment while undertaking the work placement of the Practical Legal Training Course at a CLC;
· Payment of admission to practice fees; and
[ Read more… ]2012 ACT Public Service Graduate Program
2012 ACT Public Service Graduate Program
If you are enthusiastic, creative, flexible and community focused, the ACT Public Service Graduate Program is the first step towards a worthwhile career that will challenge you professionally, and reward you personally.
The ACT Public Service is seeking graduates / undergraduates for the following specialist graduate streams including:
[ Read more… ]