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LSS Bookexchange Closed

The LSS Bookexchange has now been shutdown and is no longer accessible.

If you are looking for an alternative try TextBook Exchange.

Isaacs LexisNexis Moot Competition

The Isaacs Law Society at the University of Canberra is proud to announce that the LexisNexis Constitutional Law Moot for 2010 is running again this year.

We have secured The Honourable Chief Justice French AC to judge the grand final in the High Court of Australia. The competition will run from Thursday 30th September until Sunday 3rd October. The LSS will pay for registration (including accommodation, most food and social events), however transport and miscellaneous costs will be at the expense of the competitors.

SGM minutes and amended constitution

Please find the minutes of the SGM here and the newly amended LSS constitution here.

Nominations for positions on the 2010/2011 LSS committee are now open!

Nominations are now being taken for the following positions:

LSS annual general meeting

Members,

Please be advised that the LSS annual general meeting 2010 will be held on Monday 13 September from 1 to 2pm in room 102 of the law building.

Final reports will be presented and the results of the general election will be announced so please come along to hear about the successes of the outgoing committee and to meet your incoming committee.

Contracts tute cancelled 26/08/10

Please note the  STS JD Contracts tute due to start tomorrow will start on Thursday next week instead.

We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause.

STS tutes start this week!

Here is the timetable:

Court of Appeal Research Associateships 2011

Research Associateship positions at the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria close Wednesday 25^th August. See here for more information.

Note, students should also be aware that if they have already secured a position at a firm for 2011, firms have been accommodating of deferrals in the past. 

$50 Coles Myer gift vouchers for Contract Law surveys

Final year students can complete a survey run by the University of Newcastle, for a $50 Coles Myer gift voucher. See here for more info. Note that participation which is not in good faith will not be rewarded by a gift voucher.

Also, an invitation can be found here.

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

Herbert Geer date change update

Herbert Geer recently changed the deadline for their Seasonal Clerkship applications from the 18th (this Wednesday) to the 13th (last Friday) of August. We can confirm that they will continue to take applications until Wednesday, so if you missed out and wanted to apply, send your cover letter, CV and results ASAP to careers@herbertgeer.com.au.

- Frankie & Anita

The Great Debate - Law vs Engineering

After lying dormant for over 50 years, 2010 sees the resurrection of the traditional rivalry between the law and engineering faculties in the form of The Great Debate.

The topic will be 'That the 21st century is the age of the machine and not the mind' with the law team debating in the negative.

Melbourne Law School's very own Ian Malkin will be adjudicating, along with a soon-to-be-named notable MLS alumni and a member of the Faculty of Engineering.

Come along for some laughs, as our superior debaters take on the Engines, and join us afterwards for a light lunch, kindly provided by MLS.

When: Wednesday 1 September, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Where: Law Building, room 102

Proudly presented by Simon and Nudge.

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.

Seminars from PhD students

The Institute for International Law and the Humanities (IILAH) in conjunction with the Office for Research will host in August three PhD Completion seminars.

PhD Completion Seminar presented by Ms Meg Brodie

Amendments to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Cth) and a legal update on the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)

Invitation to a FREE Community Legal Education Seminar – Amendments to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Cth) and a legal update on the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)

The Disability Discrimination Legal Service Inc (DDLS) is a state-wide independent community legal centre that specialises in disability discrimination legal matters. We provide free legal services in areas including information, referral, advice, casework assistance, community legal education, and policy and law reform.

MULSS & Corrs Chambers Westgarth - Client Interview Competition GRAND FINAL

The Client Interview Grand Final is finally here! Come along and support your friends/classmates at the Corrs Chambers Westgarth offices.

Fully catered - please RSVP to the facebook event if you'd like some food.
http://bit.ly/ce5HYx

Your grand finalists are:
- Andrea De Souza & Jamie McCallum
- Kristoffer Chi-Ong & Christine Cuong

PLEASE ARRIVE AT 5.15PM FOR A 5.30PM START.

Special General Meeting

All law students are invited to a Special General Meeting to vote on a number of amendments to the LSS Constitution. The SGM will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday 23 August 2010, room G29.

Law students can find a copy of the current LSS constitution here. All proposed amendments can be requested by emailing lss-secretary@unimelb.edu.au.

Job offers await you!

There are so many diverse career opportunities out there. Why don't you think about taking up a rural placement? There are many benefits to working in regional Australia, such as lifestyle differences and a broad range of work placements. So don't dismiss the idea without looking into it.

The Brolga Project helps put students in touch with rural opportunities. See here for more information:

website: http://www.brolgaproject.com.au/Home_Page.php

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Ask the Careers Office for more information about rural opportunities too.

Calling all high achieving students!

The LSS is once again looking for brilliant LLB and JD students to teach the following tutorials this semester:

LLB:
Remedies
Corporations Law
Trusts

JD:
Property
Contracts
Constitutional Law
Corporations Law
Remedies

If you are interested in teaching these (paid) tutes please email your CV, Record of Results and a Cover Letter to lss-education@unimelb.edu.au by COB Friday 6th of August. (TOMORROW!)

Please note the time commitment for this position is a one hour tute from weeks 5 to swotvac inclusive and some prep time for each tute.

We will be interviewing potential candidates Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th of August from 1-2pm and also Tuesday 10th from 4.15 onwards so please include your two preferences for interview times in the cover letter.