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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...

Meet the Profession Cocktail Evening

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.

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!

Seasonal Clerkship Seminars

Thank you to the firm representatives and students who attended the Seminars this year. We hope you got a lot out of them.

In 2010, 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. It 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.

Law Students’ Guidebook

The Law Students’ Guidebook contains information about every aspect of being a law student including subjects, support services and societies that represent you. The 2009 Law Students’ Guidebook combines information for both LLB and JD students.

Download

Law Students’ Guidebook 2010 (PDF, 8.4MB).

This file has been optimised for on-screen viewing. You might prefer a paper copy, since it is 126 pages long. Paper copies can be found on Level 2 of the Law School, or by knocking on the LSS office.

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

News

STS Timetable Semester 2 2009

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

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:

• Methods for identifying anxiety.
• Motivation strategies to increase exam performance.
• Strategies to reduce exam anxiety.
• In addition, Minter Ellison will provide a legal industry perspective about how to manage work/life balance.

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

Speakers include:

• Felicity Rousseaux, Counsellor from Melbourne University Counselling Service.
• Victoria Cox, HR, Minter Ellison.

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

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!