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Seasonal Clerkship Guide 2011 OUT NOW

Your MULSS Careers Directors are pleased to announce the release of the Seasonal Clerkship Guide for 2011!!

We would like to thank the following sponsors:

Platinum:

Baker & McKenzie
Clayton Utz
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
DLA Piper
Mallesons Stephen Jaques

Premier:
Arnold Bloch Leibler
Freehills
Gilbert + Tobin
Johnson Winter & Slattery
Maddocks

Supporting:
Allens Arthur Robinson
Blake Dawson
Maurice Blackburn
Minter Ellison

We would also like to thank Drew Coughlan (www.drewcoughlan.com.au) for his design work and assistance in bringing this guide to publication.

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Seasonal Clerkship Guide 2011

Your MULSS Careers Directors are pleased to announce the release of the Seasonal Clerkship Guide for 2011!!

We would like to thank the following sponsors:

Platinum:

Baker & McKenzie
Clayton Utz
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
DLA Piper
Mallesons Stephen Jaques

Premier:
Arnold Bloch Leibler
Freehills
Gilbert + Tobin
Johnson Winter & Slattery
Maddocks

Supporting:
Allens Arthur Robinson
Blake Dawson
Maurice Blackburn
Minter Ellison

We would also like to thank Drew Coughlan (www.drewcoughlan.com.au) for his design work and assistance in bringing this guide to publication.

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Meet The Profession

Melbourne University Law Students Society Careers Directors are pleased to announce we are running our ever popular Meet the Profession cocktail event in 2011. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with representatives from a variety of firms and get the inside scoop on working in a law firm.

It will be held at The Essoign Club (Level 1, 205 William St) on Thursday 19th May between 6:30 and 8:30pm.  

Tickets are limited to 100 and will be on sale from this Monday (2nd May) at the LSS office. The cost will be $20 (bargain). 

Don't miss this great opportunity!

Mock Interviews 2011

We are pleased to announce that we will once again be running mock interviews.
These interviews are run by HR reps from various firms and provide useful one on one feedback on how to prepare for and conduct yourself in a clerkship interview and invaluable for any student considering applying for a seasonal clerkship.
They will be run following selected seasonal clerkship seminar 2nd-5th May, 9th-12th May, between 2.30-3.30pm with interviews lasting approximately 15mins each.  Those participating will be required to bring along their resume for the interviewer to look at as well.  
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Seasonal Clerkship Seminars 2011

Your friendly Careers Directors are pleased to confirm our schedule for Seasonal Clerkship Seminars for 2011. All students who are considering applying for a clerkship are warmly encouraged to attend. These seminars give valuable insight into the process of applying for and undertaking a seasonal clerkship.

Monday 2nd May 2011 1-2pm, Room 108:

            Baker & McKenzie: Why do a seasonal clerkship?

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Seasonal Clerkship Guide

The 2010 Seasonal Clerkship Guide is now available online here. It's an optimised online edition so switch on "bookmarks" and use the hyperlinks.

It will be available in hardcopy on level 2 from Wednesday 26th May, so come up and grab your free copy.

Seasonal Clerkship Seminars & Mock Interviews

In conjunction with the release of the Seasonal Clerkship Guide, a series of seminars will be conducted featuring presentations by law firm representatives as to what they are looking for when they rummage through hundreds of applications. They will provide you with useful tips about the skills needed to maximise your chances of a successful application as well as insight into each firm’s focus areas and culture. We will also hold mock interviews between students and firm representatives to allow for constructive feedback and a feel for the type of questions asked in a real interview.

These seminars are free and open to all law students and will be conducted during lunchtimes. We encourage anyone considering taking a seasonal clerkship to attend.

The seminars will be taking place in 2010 between May 4 and 13 each day at 1pm. The topics are...

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Meet the Profession Cocktail Evening

The Meet the Profession Cocktail Evening is one of the most popular events run in the law school. The evening provides an invaluable opportunity for students to chat with and ask questions of firm HRs, partners and graduates before seasonal clerkship applications close. Come and chat to major law firms and organisations in a relaxed friendly atmosphere and enjoy a night of gourmet food and wine!

Meet the Profession is scheduled to be held on Thursday 13th May 2010 at 6:45pm at the Essoign Club, Owen Dixon Chambers East (205 William St, Melbourne), so put the date in your diary!

Tickets can be purchased from the LSS office on level 2 from Monday 3 May for $10 each (EFTPOS only). There is a limit of 150 tickets available. 

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Baker & McKenzie BBQ

Your final chance to grab some FREE sausages and beer with your fellow law students before everyone goes into hiding for exams. Also featuring complimentary sunshine and the House of Chords performing live. Do it.

House of Chords performing live at Thursday's BBQ

A hype fraught with uncertainty, it was never really clear whether or not the HOC would ever return to the stage. 

After much ado, the LSS can officially announce that the House of Chords will indeed be performing live at Thursday's BBQ. 

Is this a one time only affair? Or the first of a string of gigs? Perhaps these and many more questions will be answered on thursday.

Health and Wellbeing Series ‘Body Balance’

The Melbourne University Law Students’ Society is pleased to announce
the second instalment in its Health and Wellbeing Series, ‘Body
Balance’.  We have organised for a Body Balance instructor to come out
to the law school and lead students through a tai chi, yoga and
pilates workout, which is designed to build flexibility and strength
and promote a state of harmony and balance.

Date: Tuesday 8th September
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Room: G29
Bring: Yoga mat (if you have one), towel and a drink bottle
RSVP: Please rsvp to lss-education@unimelb.edu.au by Friday 4th
September as spots are limited.

Proudly supported by Minter Ellison, Blake Dawson and Baker & McKenzie.

Law Students’ Guidebook

Over summer we will be putting together a guidebook that has information about both core and optional subjects as well a range of other general informattion aimed at making everyone's lives just that little bit easier! We hope students find it a useful resource in the coming year.

The Law Students’ Guidebook contains information about every aspect of being a law student including subjects, support services and societies that represent you. The 2011 Law Students’ Guidebook will combine information for both LLB and JD students.

If you enjoyed a particular subject this year and can offer some advice and insight, we'd love to hear from you! Each piece should include:

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Seasonal Clerkship Guide

The Seasonal Clerkship Guide is a useful resource which contains all the information you need when applying for seasonal clerkships. From both firm and student perspectives, the guide contains information about writing a resume, cover letter and provides interviewing techniques as well as what to expect from your experience. It will also include an extensive directory providing application dates and contact details for a variety of firms and organisations.

Download the 2010 Guide

LSS Seasonal Clerkship Guide 2010 (PDF, 5MB).

This has been optimised for online viewing. Turn on "bookmarks" on your PDF viewer.

The 2010 Guide is available in hardcopy on level 2.

Please note, the HR contact for Lander & Rogers is listed as Liza Pitts. Liza has recently changed her name to Liza Ryan. You will not be disadvantaged by using either.

BBQs

Throughout the year if you see a large crowd and hear some kickass music pumping from the University Square lawns, then you’ll know the LSS is hosting a BBQ. Free food (sausages, meat and vege burgers), free drinks (beer, pre-mixed spirits and soft drinks), good music and your hanging with your fellow law students on a sunny afternoon

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News

STS Timetable Semester 2 2009

Please note that room allocations vary for some subjects so please observe the timetable carefully.

 

SUBJECT DAY/TIME LOCATION
JD and LLB Contracts

Monday 1–2

(Except week 7 - Thursday 1-2)

Room G14

(Except Week 7: Thursday 1-2 Room G29)

LLB Remedies Tuesday 1–2

Room G14 

 

LLB Criminal Law and Procedure Wednesday 1–2

Room 222

(Except Week 8: Room 104 and SWOTVAC: Room G27) 

LLB Corporations Law Wednesday 1–2

Room 223 (Weeks 5,8,9,10,11) 

Room 104 (Weeks 6,7,12 and SWOTVAC)  

JD Property Law Wednesday 1–2

Room G29 

 

JD Constitutional Law Thursday 1-2

Room GM16 

 

LLB Trusts Thursday 1–2

Room 224 

This Wednesday 13th May, the LSS presents:

Seminar One: ‘Dealing with Exam Stress’

With exams fast approaching, the Melbourne University Law Students’ Society is here to provide assistance and support during this challenging time. We therefore present the first in our series of Health and Wellbeing Seminars, ‘Dealing with Exam Stress’.

‘Dealing with Exam Stress’ is a lunchtime seminar that will discuss:

Date: Wednesday 13th May.
Time: 1pm–2pm.
Room: Room 102.

Speakers include:

Light lunch and refreshments will be provided.  Please RSVP via Facebook to assist with catering.

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Careers Guidebook

The annual LSS Careers Guidebook provides information on the many career paths a law degree opens up to you. It will be of special interest to those graduating at the end of this year, but also is an invaluable guide to those wanting to know what career paths are open to them. Enjoy the Guidebook!

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