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LLB NEWSLETTER
Edition 4, 2007 (19 March 2007)
Welcome to the fourth edition of the Melbourne LLB Newsletter for 2007. The purpose of this publication is to inform you of key issues and events related to your studies. If you need any further clarification on anything, please contact the Undergraduate Studies Office on 8344 4475, or the contact listed.
the rule of law in blair's britain
Speaker: Professor Adam Tomkins
In this seminar, Professor Tomkins will examine the changing contours of the rule of law in British constitutional law since the coming into force of the UK's Human Rights Act in 2000. The story will be presented as one of growing, but faltering, expansion of the judicial role(s) in the constitutional order. The British constitution, it will be suggested, is currently at a crossroads and faces a series of hard choices as to how the relationship between the political/parliamentary and the legal/judicial elements of the constitution should now develop. It is a time of flux and considerable constitutional uncertainty.
Adam Tomkins has held the John Millar Chair in Public Law at the University of Glasgow since 2003. Previously he taught at King's College London and St Catherine's College, Oxford. He has written or edited nine books, including Public Law (2003, in the Clarendon Law Series) and Our Republican Constitution (2005). He has visited Australia many times, holding visiting positions at the ANU in 2000 and at UNSW in 2003. He has also lectured in the United States, Italy, Germany, and New Zealand. Later in 2007 he will be a member of the Distinguished Visiting Faculty at the University of Toronto.
| When: | Tuesday 20 March 2007 at 5:30 - 7:00pm |
| Where: | Room 109, Melbourne Law School |
What Makes a Successful Legal Career?
Her Honour Justice Neave of the Supreme Court will speak to students about her fascinating career which comprises work as an academic, a public servant and now as a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
| When: | Wednesday 21 March 2007 at 1:05 - 2:00pm |
| Where: | Room 102, Melbourne Law School |
Who are we? It's Diversity Week from 19-23 March 2007. It's a good time to reflect on our engagement with a diverse range of staff and students within the Law School community. Find out more here. |
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legal academic writing resources
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Legal Academic Writing resources website:
www.law.unimelb.edu.au/LAWresources/
This set of online resources includes modules on 'Academic Legal Writing', 'Writing for Assessment in Law' and 'Referencing' as well as modules on particular writing formats: Research Essays, Hypothetical Problem Answers, and Case Notes. The site includes a number of annotated samples of authentic student work - more will be added in coming months.
The site has been designed to provide advice and assistance for international and first year students in particular, at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
We welcome comments and suggestions from faculty staff and students - please email Tom Hewitt-McManus with your feedback on the site.
Best wishes,
Wendy Larcombe, Ian Malkin and Lee Godden
Talk with later year students about all aspects of life as a Law student.
Our Help-deskers remember what it's like to be in first year and are there to help you find your feet. No question too silly - but, no, they won't write your essay for you.
SRC (level 5, LRC): 1-2pm Monday to Friday (from February 26) or email law-1styearhelp@unimelb.edu.au
First year students are invited to enrol now in study groups.
Study groups are a place to review and discuss subject content, as determined by the needs and interests of the group members.
Students can choose to enrol online in a First Year Study Group that is either 'facilitated' by a later year student, or 'self-managed'.
Enrolments for facilitated groups are open until week 4.
Commencing LLB students were offered a $500 book voucher prize for completing a Studying Law questionnaire several weeks ago. The winner, Rachael Lim, was presented with the book voucher last week, so expect to see her spending many hours selecting books and CDs from the university bookshops.
The questionnaire will be followed up by a series of Studying Law student discussion groups, to be held between 1-2 pm next week. No book vouchers this time, but lunch will be provided. All commencing LLB students are invited to contact Jill Dixon if they would like to participate.
2007 international careers guidebook launch
Ever considered pursuing an international career?
The International Law Students' Society will be launching the 2007 edition of the International Careers Guidebook.
The Guidebook is a valuable careers resource for anyone interested in pursuing an international career. It provides practical information and advice about better positioning yourself for that dream job overseas.
| When: | 1:00pm. Tuesday 20 March 2007. During the Hong Kong Law Fair. |
| Where: | Level 1 Function Space, Melbourne Law School |
melbourne university overseas students service night market
In the big picture of celebrating multiculturalism this year, Melbourne University Overseas Students Service is proud to present you with our prestige event, the Night Market 2007. Our Night Market is well-established and is acknowledged as an annual University calendar event. Night Market is a common occasion originated from the South East Asia region. Colourful, diverse cultural performances, showcasing the engaging cultures through traditional costumes and handcrafted goods, and last but not least, the fantastic food from all over the globe, all brought to you by students. Local foods such as Roti John (typical Malaysian food), Chakalaka (a spicy African dish), Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes), Dutch pancakes, fondues are all available throughout the whole event. It's literally taking a tour of world flavours in a single location under the moonlight.
We promise you that Night Market 2007 will immerse your 5 senses in vibrant multiculture like never before and definitely with full tummies. Moreover, the entire event and stalls are organized by students for students.
| When: | 23 March 2007 at 6:00pm |
| Where: | Concrete Lawn, University of Melbourne |
Wednesday 28 March 2007 and Monday 7 May 2007
Thinking about going on exchange? The Law Faculty will be holding two exchange information sessions this semester:
Law Exchange Information Session 1: Wednesday 28 March, 1pm - 2pm, G08
Law Exchange Information Session 2: Monday 7 May, 1pm - 2pm, G08
A Melbourne Abroad representative and the Law Academic Exchange Contact will be on hand to answer all of your questions about undertaking an exchange through the Law Faculty. Come along to find out more!
right now: human rights law in australia magazine
The first issue of Right Now is out now! Right Now publishes articles on domestic human rights law issues written by people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Creative and unique, Right Now aims to promote and strengthen human rights law in Australia, and to stimulate discussion of human rights in the wider community. |
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You can read Right Now online at www.rightnow.org.au or in hard copy at any Australian university library. Please tell your friends, family, colleagues and contacts about Right Now. You can contact Right Now for more information, or to request copies for your organization or group. Right Now is a non-profit initiative and is grateful for the support of the Victoria Law Foundation to produce its first issue. Opportunities for involvement in Right Now Right Now is currently seeking an editor, an art and designer editor, a staff writer, and a secretary. For position descriptions and how to apply, please contact henrietta@rightnow.org.au
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AINSE Winter School at ANSTO
Saturday 30 June to Wednesday 4 July 2007
The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) is offering a scholarship to each of its member universities to enable a nominated student to attend the Winter School on Applications of Nuclear Techniques. The School will be held at the Lucas Heights Science and Technology Centre (ANSTO), about 30km south of Sydney.
The scholarship is open to all senior undergraduate students in which knowledge of nuclear techniques of analysis would be of interest. Such techniques have applications in areas ranging from agriculture to zoology and include physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science, geography, geology, and archaeology.
The Winter School involves a mixture of lectures, experimental sessions and demonstrations including hands-on experience in experiments in neutron scattering (instruments on the OPAL nuclear research reactor), ion beam accelerators and secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) (techniques of ion beam analysis of materials and applications to environmental analysis) , gamma irradiation (chemical and biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation processing), the use of nuclear techniques in environmental studies in soil and ground water (nuclear probes for metals in soils, radioactive tracers in flow studies, pollution) and radiation safety (dose measurement, principles of radiation protection and decontamination).
Tours to inspect other major facilities at ANSTO will be included. A social program including dinners and speakers, encourages students to discuss important current social issues involving science and technology.
ANSTO provides for the costs of the experiments and ANSTO staff involvement, and AINSE pays for travel, accommodation, all meals and social activities during the program.
Your University’s AINSE Representative is responsible for coordinating the selection of a scholarship student. Please fill out the nomination form and ask your year level coordinator to sign it and include names of two referees, a brief two paragraph statement on “why I want to take part in the AINSE winter school” and a CV. The contact details are:
Professor James Camakaris, email: j.camakaris@unimelb.edu.au
Closing date: Wednesday 4 April 2007
For more information about Winter School visit the AINSE website.
undergraduate governor-general’s awards essay competition 2007
The Constitution Education Fund - Australia (CEF-A) announces their 2007 Undergraduate Governor-General’s Awards essay competition.
CEF-A is Australia’s foremost private provider of exciting civics education programs. Every year, the organization gives out hundreds of thousands of dollars in civic scholarships, cash prizes and merit recognition awards as part of civics awareness for young Australians between 8 to 25 years of age.
CEF-A programs specifically aimed at undergraduate students include the civic scholarships and the highly successful undergraduate Governor-General’s Awards essay competition. The essay competition, entering its fourth year, awards up to $33,000 in cash prizes each year.
The 2007 essay competition reflects current constitutional and public policy topics designed to suit students from all faculties. The topics include the relationship between faith and secular society, the right to vote, media ownership, citizenship legislation, Federalism and Australian history. The questions for 2007 are provided in this flyer as well as on the CEF-A website. Entry requirements are also available on the website.
The closing date for submissions is Friday 31 August 2007 at 5:00pm.
kirby cup law reform competition
The Kirby Cup Law Reform Competition is a unique opportunity for Australian law students to gain recognition for their vision for law reform. The Kirby Cup is organized and sponsored by the ALRC, in collaboration with the Australian Law Students’ Association (ALSA).
The competition is held annually as part of the ALSA Conference. Entries consist of a submission on an area of law reform currently under review. Further details are available online.
melbourne law school victory in ELSA wto moot court competition
On Saturday 17 March 2007 the Melbourne Law School team won the South East Asia & Pacific Regional Round of the European Law Students’ Association Moot Court Competition on WTO Law in Adelaide. The team will be proceeding to the final round held at the WTO in Geneva in May. The team entered the semi-finals ranked first and triumphed over especially tough competition in the semi-final from Victoria University of Wellington and in the grand final from the University of Sydney (which won the international competition last year). The Melbourne team also won best written submission for the complainant, best written submission for the respondent, and best written submissions overall, as well as best oralist (Liz Sheargold) and second best oralist (David Heaton) in the preliminary rounds and second best oralist (Sarah Kemeny) in the elimination rounds (ie semi-finals). All members of the team performed brilliantly. |
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singapore: international financial centre information session
25 March 2007, Melbourne
Hear more about working in the financial industry in Singapore from Morgan Stanley, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, DBS Bank, Barclays Capital, Merill Lynch, Monetary Authority of Singapore, and Royal Bank of Scotland
More event and registration details are available online.
To meet the complex demands of running a global financial operation, disciplines ranging from IT, Engineering, Law and Humanities are as much sought after as those with expertise in Finance, Accountancy, Commerce, Business and Management.
For more information, please feel free to get in touch with Ms Wee-Lim Bay.
administrative law 2006 feedback session
There will be an opportunity for Administrative Law students from 2006 to see their examination papers and obtain feedback on Thursday 22 March 2007 from 1-2pm.
Students should come to the small computer lab in the library and bring their students cards in order to look at their exam. Beth Gaze will be in attendance for the session.
Please send any feedback/comments or suggestions you have about this newsletter to Tom Hewitt-McManus.
previous editions of LLB newsletter
Previous editions of the newsletter are available on the Melbourne LLB website.
