Reprieve Volunteer Talk – Monday 23 August, 1.00pm

Reprieve is an Australian non-government organisation that fights the death penalty.  It seeks to provide effective legal representation and humanitarian assistance to those facing the death penalty, to advocate against the death penalty and to raise awareness about human rights. Reprieve conducts volunteer programs at home and abroad, including sending Australians to defend clients facing the death penalty. 

E-Qual now accepting submissions!

E-Qual (2010/2011) Now Accepting Submissions!

E-qual now accepting submissions!

E-qual is the new Equality LSS publication being launched in 2010!

Things you should know:
1. The best submission this year will be rewarded with a $500 apple store gift voucher! (submissions will be shortlisted and judged by a panel including a representative from faculty and our sponsors Clayton Utz and the Leo Cussen Institute).
2. This is a great opportunity to get published.

For more information go to : http://mulss.com/E-qual

Julian Burnside AO QC on asylum seeker policy in Australia

Wednesday 18th August 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Law School

Julian Burnside QC is a prominent barrister and a refugee advocate with years of experience in the field of human rights.

Pamela Curr works as a Campaign Coordinator at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and is a strong activist for the humane treatment of asylum seekers when they arrive to Australia.

Waleed Mussa is a refugee representative and campaigner from R.I.S.E (Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees), which is a not-for-profit organisation run for and by recently settled refugees in Melbourne.

The above guest speakers will explore the challenges asylum seekers face in Australia and discuss the legal, moral and political aspects of Australia’s refugee policies.

National Conference on Prison Issues

The conference will be held on Tuesday 9th November in conjunction with the University of New South Wales from 8.30am to 5pm in the Law Building on the Kensington Campus in Sydney. The conference is supported by the Australian Prisons Project.

This years theme is 'Changing Minds, Changing Lives'. We are currently finalising the speakers and agenda.

For more information about this event please go to www.prisonissuesconference.webs.com. This year you can make a payment online to reserve your place using PayPal. You can also pay by cheque or money order to Australian Prison Foundation, PO Box 490, Chadstone, VIC 3148 and include your email address, a contact telephone number and your postal address. The cost of the conference is Adults $70, Concession $35, Students $25 which includes a light lunch.

The Australian Prison Foundation is a non profit organisation dedicated to providing assistance to those touched by prisons in Australia.

Project Survival Pacific

Journalists in War Zones – a free event, at RMIT, on Tuesday 10 August

Over the past decade, more than 1000 journalists and news support staff have been killed, many while covering war and conflict. Why do journalists go to war zones? What dangers do they face in their work? What protections are afforded to them by the Geneva Conventions, the rules of war?

Please join us for a special panel discussion featuring:

Dr Fay Anderson, who teaches on Australian war journalism at the University of Melbourne Brett McLeod, a news reporter who has travelled to Iraq, Israel-Lebanon during the 2006 conflict and Thailand during the ‘Red Shirt’ protests

Bev Patterson, Australian Red Cross, National Resources Co-ordinator, International Humanitarian Law

Venue: Kaleide Theatre, RMIT City Campus, 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne (down the stairs near the Commonwealth Bank)

Date: Tuesday 10 August 2010; at 6:30 for a 6:45pm start

Cost: Free

Powershift 2010

Passionate about the environment? Want to repower Australia to a new energy future?

Then come along to Power Shift in Geelong this August 14-15th.

A chance to expand knowledge of environmental issues like climate change, climate survival, biodiversity and more!

The Australian Youth Climate Coalition is holding a youth summit called Power Shift that will change the way you see the climate crisis.  Power Shift is part conference, part festival and part training.

Power Shift in Geelong is part of the last of three Power Shifts the AYCC is running in the lead up to the federal election- it will inspire you, give you new skills and connect you with other people to give you the power to make a difference this election and in the future.

Speakers include:

Australia-China Youth Dialogue

From 4-6 October 2010, ACYA will be hosting the inaugural Australia-China Youth Dialogue.

The dialogue aims to bring together thirty leading young Australians and Chinese to discuss the various aspects of the Sino-Australian bilateral relationship including economics, international relations of the Asia Pacific region, climate change, culture, geostrategic rebalancing of the world order and the role of multilateral institutions and international governance.

The first two days will be held at Beijing’s Tsinghua University, with the event culminating on the third day in the Australian Pavilion at the Shanghai 2010 World Expo.

Please find our latest press release outlining the details of the dialogue here.

A Stifling Climate: Democracy, Coal Protest Laws and the Climate Movement

Date: Thursday 05 August

Time: 6 to 7:30 pm

Venue: Room 102, Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton

Voiceless Animal Law Lecture Series

Now in its fourth year, this year’s Series will be our biggest yet, with 12 free events held in conjunction with leading universities and legal professional associations across the country. As you may know, Voiceless is a leader the cutting-edge area of animal law.

Living Book Scheme Semester Two 2010

Applications Semester Two 2010

Applications for Semester Two 2010 are now OPEN.

NB: If you were an LBS recipient in first semester you automatically qualify for the scheme in semester two. Please check your e-mail for instructions on how to get your books. If you have not recieved an e-mail please contact lss-equality@unimelb.edu.au

NEW APPLICANTS:

Please download the application form by clicking on this link:

Living Book Scheme Appliction Form Semester Two 2010

Please submit your application as early as possible. If you submit your application after the start of semester the risk of ordering delays increases signficantly!

Public Interest Law Fair 2010

The Law School Careers Office is excited to announce that this year it will be holding the second Melbourne Law School Public Interest Law Fair. 

This will be a fabulous opportunity for students to speak directly with representatives from a variety of organisations working in public interest law - to demystify the sector and inform you of the many interesting career possibilities within the area, and how to best prepare and apply for such roles. 

Aurora TAI Focus Group

The Aurora Project and Tarwirri  (Indigenous Law Students & Lawyers Association of Vic) will be holding a focus group for Indigenous lawyers and Indigenous law students from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Thursday 22 July at the Law Institute of Victoria (Level 2, 470 Bourke St Melbourne).

The focus group is being held as part of the Aurora Project’s new initiative, the Aspiration Initiative (TAI). 

TAI's primary goals are to:

Volunteer: Enrich your Career LIV Fact Sheet

Following a successful Law Week event, the Law Institute of Victoria has developed a Volunteer Opportunities in the Community Legal Sector fact sheet (pdf). This will assist student members find volunteer opportunities and add depth to their CV, while contributing valuable services to the community.

Refugees are welcome: the case in support of refugees

1pm Wednesday 26th May

Joe Napolitano room A, level 2, Union House, Parkville campus

Featuring renowned refugee advocate speakers:

• Pamela Curr, campaign coordinator for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre;
• Jane Garrett, Mayor of Yarra City Council and Labor for Refugees; and
• Kevin Bracken, Secretary of the Maritime Union of Victoria and president of the Victorian trades Hall Council.

All supporters of refugee rights welcome!

Diversity Week grant applications

Applications for Diversity Week grants are open until Monday 31 May 5:00pm.

These grants assist current students and staff to run events celebrating the diversity of the University community as part of Diversity Week (9-13 August).

Diversity Week celebrates the rich diversity within the University community and promotes the inclusivity of all staff and students.

Australian Human Rights Arts and Film Festival Melbourne is recruiting

With a successful 2010 Festival in Melbourne having just come to a close we are already turning our attention to the 4th HRAFF instalment in 2011. Over the next few months we will be recruiting people to be a part of the tight nit team that will make this happen.

At the moment we are looking for:

• Human Resource Manager;
• Office Manager;
• Education and Outreach Program Coordinator.

If you are interested in applying for any of these very fun and interesting volunteer roles please see http://www.facebook.com/pages/Human-Rights-Arts-and-Film-Festival/130225... or http://www.hraff.org.au/ for details.

Dr Hugh Wirth speaks on "Animal Protection and the Law"

Wednesday April 21

1pm – 2pm

Room 102, Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Learn more about how the law can be used to protect our animals!

Beyond Law School

Beyond Law School is coming up soon!

This year, the Careers and Equality portfolios have teamed up to run the inaugural Beyond Law School fortnight, two weeks of events between April 19 and 29. Each day features a specific area of legal practice with a variety of speakers giving an interesting and frank account of their work, career, opinions and experiences. Already lined up are panels, debates, speeches and a cocktail party, all held free for you at MLS.

The days are:

Women's List

Want to sign up to the Women's List, a gateway to all news, events and excitement coming from the Women's Office? Simply email us your contact details at lss-womens@unimelb.edu.au and we'll make sure you never miss out on any women-related news!