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LLB NEWSLETTER
Edition 8, 2007 (14 May 2007)
Welcome to the eighth 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.
human cloning and embryonic stem cell research: legal and ethical aspects
A free public lecture delivered by Professor Loane Skene, Deputy Chair, Lockhart Committee
The federal and Victorian parliaments have recently changed the law on human cloning and embryonic stem cell research, implementing recommendations of the Lockhart Committee in 2005.
Professor Skene will explain the Lockhart Committee's recommendations and how it reached its conclusions. She will outline some of the critical comments that were made about the Committee's recommendations and the Committee's response to them. She will also correct some of the misleading statements that have been made in recent press reports about the changes in the law.
Bookings not required.
| When: | Wednesday 16 May 2007, 1:10 - 2:00pm |
| Where: | Sunderland Theatre, Medical Building |
Enquiries:
Rosa Brezac, tel 03 8344 3744, email r.brezac@unimelb.edu.au
final year what's next program
14 - 24 May 2007
Are you an international student? Are you completing your studies at the end of this semester? Have you thought about:
Learn more about these issues in the Final Year, What's Next? program.
The Final Year, What's Next? program is a series of lunch time presentations on a range of practical issues facing international students who are about to complete their studies.
A copy of the program is available online.
For students who are unable to attend the information sessions, please visit the above website and follow the links to the Issues to Consider page. An electronic copy of the Guide for Final Year International Students is available online from this location.
Pro Bono Lawyering in Victoria
Speaker: Paula O'Brien, the Executive Director of PILCH (Public Interest Law Clearing House)
Pro bono lawyers are an essential part of the access to justice landscape in Victoria. Without the pro bono efforts of many solicitors and barristers, many individuals and not-for-profit organizations would have no access to essential legal advice and representation. Who are the lawyers who do pro bono? What is the work that they are doing? Who benefits from this work? What are the difficulties associated with this work? Is this work detrimental to our community?
| When: | Wednesday 16 May 2007, 1:05 - 2:00pm |
| Where: | Room 102, Melbourne Law School |
Law Week (13 to 19 May 2007) takes on a human rights theme to celebrate Victoria's new Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities. Further details on the various activities for this event are available online.
where can I take my law degree?
Alternative Careers for Law Graduates
A reminder that the Law School Careers Office has organized three lunch-time careers information sessions designed to give students an idea of the myriad of different directions you can take with a law degree. Go along and be inspired!
A Career in Legislative Drafting
Speaker: Ms Rebecca Considine, Senior Assistant Parliamentary Counsel, Office of Parliamentary Counsel, Canberra
Are you interested in finding out about a career in legislative drafting? Rebecca Considine, Senior Assistant Parliamentary Counsel undertook her Articles at Mallesons before joining the OPC. She has worked on a variety of legislation including health insurance, anti-terrorism, passports, higher education, immigration, tax and superannuation, corporations law, social security, family law, workplace relations and the environment.
Rebecca will discuss her career to date, her role in legislative drafting including its links to policy and how her work is instrumental to shaping the laws of this country.
| When: | Monday 14 May 2007, 1:00 - 2:00pm |
| Where: | GM17, Melbourne Law School |
Contact: Angela Edwards, email: a.edwards@unimelb.edu.au, tel (03) 8344 9773
Using your Law Degree in the Music Industry
Speaker: Mr John Macaronas, Product Buyer, JB Hi-Fi Australia
Are you wondering how to combine your law degree with your passion for music and the arts? John Macaronas graduated from the University of Melbourne in Arts (Honours) and Law. He will discuss his career in the music industry, which includes holding buyer and management positions and setting up his own production company.
| When: | Tuesday 15 May 2007, 1:00 - 2:00pm |
| Where: | Room 102, Melbourne Law School |
Contact: Angela Edwards, email: a.edwards@unimelb.edu.au, tel (03) 8344 9773
Speaker: Mr Kenneth Nguyen, The Age Legal Affairs Reporter
Kenneth Nguyen is The Age legal affairs reporter, and was recently commended in the NSW Bar Association media awards. Ken graduated in Arts and Law (First Class Honours) from the University of Melbourne, and qualified as a lawyer with Mallesons Stephen Jaques. In his journalistic career, Ken has also reported on American and State elections, television, food, music and men’s style.
| When: | Tuesday 22 May 2007, 1:00 - 2:00pm |
| Where: | Room 102, Melbourne Law School |
Contact: Angela Edwards, email: a.edwards@unimelb.edu.au, tel (03) 8344 9773
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal is holding a Mooting Competition.
The competition will consist of local preliminary rounds as well as advanced interstate rounds. The State rounds will take place throughout August and the national Finals will be held in September 2007. The grand final will be held in Sydney and Justice Garry Downes AM, President of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal will preside, assisted by a panel of adjudicators. The grand final will be followed by a formal presentation ceremony.
The moots will be conducted like AAT hearings and facts scenarios will be developed that aim to imitate the kinds of proceedings that are brought before the Tribunal as well as reflect the diversity of the jurisdiction the Tribunal enjoys. The moots are also an opportunity for law students to gain insight into merits review and the kind of work done by tribunals; an ever-growing and important part of Australia's legal system.
Further information about the competition can be obtained via the Tribunal's website and in the flyer.
If you are interested in representing the Law Faculty in this competition, you should email Beth Gaze or John Howe with a brief CV containing information about the subjects you have studied (and grades) and your mooting experience by 31 May 2007. Students may apply individually or in teams.
university of melbourne postgraduate expo
The University of Melbourne comes into the heart of the city to showcase the latest range of coursework and research postgraduate opportunities available for commencement mid-year 2007, 2008 and beyond.
Brief information sessions on the exciting graduate opportunities available through the University's new Melbourne Model, will run every 30 minutes during the Expo (first session at 4.15pm).
This expo is suitable for current university students, recent graduates and professionals looking to develop their skills and experience in their chosen field or embark on a new direction.
The event is free. Please register online.
Enquiries:
Cath Bennett, tel 03 8344 9787. email cath.bennett@unimelb.edu.au
| When: | Tuesday 22 May 2007 at 4:00 - 7:00pm |
| Where: | Swanston Hall, Melbourne Town Hall (Cnr Swanston and Collins Streets) |
On 5 May, Melbourne Law School won the European Law Students’ Association Moot Court Competition on WTO Law (EMC2) in Geneva. The team comprised Chian Kee, David Heaton, Sarah Kemeny and Elizabeth Sheargold, and was coached by Dr Andrew Mitchell. Over 60 teams competed from all over the world. In Geneva, Melbourne defeated teams from the London School of Economics, Duke University, the University of Sydney, and the University of Hong Kong. The team claimed all but one of the prizes they were eligible for, taking:
The team has won fully paid scholarships to undertake the World Trade Institute's Postgraduate Diploma in International Trade Law and Economics in Bern as well as a number of books, and Elizabeth Sheargold has also won an internship with the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris. This was the first time Melbourne Law School had competed in the competition, which has been running since 2002. |
Melbourne Law School 2007 WTO Moot Court Champions |
additional facilitated study groups
First Year 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 or self-managed. Online enrolments are available here.
Facilitated study groups have a maximum enrolment, and participants must commit to attending all meetings. Study group facilitators are successful second year students with particularly strong independent learning skills. International and ESL students are strongly advised to enrol in a facilitated study group.
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.
SRC (Level 5, LRC): 1-2pm Mondays and Tuesdays or email law-1styearhelp@unimelb.edu.au
legal academic writing resources website
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.
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.
