Clayton Utz
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
E-Qual - Equality Journal and Volunteering Guide
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.
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...
[ Read more… ]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.
STS Timetable and Room Allocation
Here are the room allocations for the STS tutes. Please note tutes start today and all tutes run from 1 - 2 pm.
MONDAY
JD Torts - Room 106
LLB Admin - Room 102
TUESDAY
JD Admin - Room 106
WEDNESDAY
[ Read more… ]Change in Corporation Law STS Timetable
There has been a change in the STS timetable for Corporations Law. The tute in week 11 will be held on Monday 19 October, 1-2, Room 223 (instead of Wednesday 21 October). Sorry for any inconvenience.
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 |
Get Published in the LSS Equality Handbook 2009/10 edition!
If you have an interesting volunteering experience, or want to provide some insight or opinion on a contemporary equality issue in society, we would love to hear from you!
[ Read more… ]Become a paid LSS STS Tutor
Are you looking for a casual job that pays $75 a tute?
Did you do well in and really enjoy a law subject?
Do you possess the skills to teach it?
If you answered yes to all of these questions then we have a job for
you! The LSS is now accepting applications for the Student Tutorial
Service. We need tutors in the following subjects:
- Trusts
- Remedies
- Corporations Law
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Contracts
- JD Property Law
- JD Constitutional Law
To apply please email your resume, covering letter and academic
transcript (unofficial is fine) to the Education Vice-Presidents at lss-education@unimelb.edu.au.
Applications close on Friday 7th August 2009 at 5pm, and interviews
will be held between Monday 10th August and Friday 14th August.
We look forward to receiving your applications!
Changes in SWOTVAC STS Program Dates/Rooms - Corps & Admin
Please note the following upcoming change to the STS program:
Corporations Law: SWOT-Vac
The SWOT-Vac tute for Corporations Law has been changed from its usual time/location. This change only applies in SWOT-Vac.
- Date
- Monday 8 June 2009
- Time
- 1pm–2pm
- Room
- 109
Administrative Law: SWOT-Vac
The SWOT-Vac tute for Administrative Law has been changed from its usual time/location. This change only applies in SWOT-Vac.
- Date
- Tuesday 2 June 2009
- Time
- 1pm–5pm
- Room
- 102
Please see the STS page for the usual times and other tute times.
Health & Wellbeing Seminars
A new initiative for 2009 is the introduction of a series of health and well being seminars. These seminars are designed to combat the high incidence of depression amongst law students. A number of issues will be tackled including providing information for students on work-life balance and stress management.
Seminar Three: Principles of Happiness
With end of semester fast approaching, the Melbourne University Law
Students' Society is here to provide assistance and support during
this challenging time.
Presenting our third and final seminar in our Health and Wellbeing
series, this lunchtime workshop will identify key elements and
strategies that contribute to a happier, fulfilling and more
satisfying life.
Date: Wednesday 21st October
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Room: 224, Melbourne Law School
Presenter: Orania Tokatlidis, Counselling Service
Light lunch and refreshments will be provided.
[ Read more… ]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!
[ Read more… ]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.
[ Read more… ]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.
Student Tutorial Service
STS Timetable Semester 1 2010
Here are the room allocations for the STS tutes. Please note tutes start on 29/3/10 and all tutes run from 1 - 2 pm.
MONDAY
JD Torts - Room 106
LLB Admin - Room 102
TUESDAY
JD Admin - Room 106
WEDNESDAY
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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:
- 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.
[ Read more… ]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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