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Careers Guide

The AMAZING LSA careers guide is now available for download! Click the link to find key information pertaining to admission to legal practice, resume and interview advice through to articles concerning particular areas of law, international opportunities and insights from law students who are now practicing as graduate lawyers.

Click here to see the guide.

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College of Law Presentation

The College of Law will be visiting La Trobe University this semester to talk to law students.

Join our on-campus presentation to find out more about:

· Practical Legal Training through our Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

· Supervised Workplace Training

· Admission requirements in Victoria

· 2011/2012 start dates which run throughout the year

· How you can get access to a range of online legal resources

· FEE-HELP student loans

· The new Work Experience Option from the College of Law – 25 days Work Experience + the Clinical Experience Module

Students from all years are welcome to attend and light catering will be provided.

For more information visit www.collaw.edu.au/plt

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NSW Law Reform Commission Summer Internships

The NSW Law Reform Commission operates a summer internship program for law students in, or entering, their final year of study.

While this opportunity is unpaid, it does provide access to a range of professional development opportunities including working with Commissioners.

For more information please click here.

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Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Assignments

The AYAD Program provides overseas volunteer opportunities to hundreds of young skilled Australians looking to volunteer in Africa, Asia or The Pacific. In fact, each year the AYAD Program supports 400 Australian volunteers with paid volunteer work, allowing them to make a difference in developing countries. The program is open to any Australian citizen aged 18-30 and assignments are 3-12 months.

The Program, funded by AusAID, provides

Paid Volunteer work through living allowances
Training before, during and after your Africa, Asia or The Pacific volunteer assignment
Medical and emergency support whilst in-country
In-country support to all volunteers to help you settle in

There are assignments on offer across all industry sectors, from Human Rights to Agriculture to IT! Here are just a few:

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Minter Ellison Lawyers Mock Interviews and Presentation

MINTER ELLISON SEASONAL CLERKSHIPS

Minter Ellison will be giving a presentation followed by a limited amount of mock interviews this Thursday 11 August, 2011!

The workshop is vital for those applying for a seasonal clerkship with Minter Ellison as it will be led by Liz Atchison (National Graduate Senior Consultant). Liz will cover tips on applications, resumes and cover letters. There is no better opportunity to find out what they are looking for in an applicant!

Give yourself the best chance of securing an actual interview and come along to the presentation!

The presentation will be held at 1pm in Martin Building Room 241 and will go for 30 minutes followed by 6 x 15 minute mock interviews.

Sign up will be assigned on a first in best dressed basis. Note: you must be a penultimate or final year student who is applying to Minter Ellison to gain one of these 6 interview spots!

Please click here to sign up for a mock interview.

Successful mock interviewees will be notified via nominated email by 5pm today.

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Aurora Native Title Internship Program

The Aurora Native Title Internship Program places law, anthropology and other social science (archaeology, cultural heritage, environmental management, human geography, history and sociology) students and graduates from Australian universities at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) and other organisations involved in policy development, social justice and Indigenous affairs. The program introduces candidates to career opportunities in native title and Indigenous affairs and at the same time provides assistance to under-resourced and over-worked organisations.

For more information on legal internships click here.

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Job at Vic Law Foundation

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Foundation’s staff:

Publications Manager

• Full time

• CBD location

• Great working environment

The Victoria Law Foundation is seeking a Publications Manager to run its community publishing program.

The successful applicant will have a comprehensive knowledge of the print process from conception to distribution with extensive experience in both online and print publishing. Excellent project, staff and budget management is required.

If you are looking for a full-time role and would like to work for an organisation that makes a difference, this could be the role for you.

For a full position description and information on how to apply visit our website: www.victorialawfoundation.org.au

Applications close COB Wednesday 3 August 2011

For more information contact:

Joh Kirby

Executive Director

Tel: 03 9604 8100

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2012 ACT Public Service Graduate Program
If you are enthusiastic, creative, flexible and community focused, the ACT Public Service Graduate Program is the first step towards a worthwhile career that will challenge you professionally, and reward you personally. The ACT Public Service is seeking graduates / undergraduates for the following specialist graduate streams including: Accounting / Finance / Economics;General Administration;Human Resources;Information Communication Technology (ICT);Law;Project Management;Public Administration / Policy; and Sustainability / Environment / Planning. The ACT Public Service Graduate Program is a ten month program that will help you build on your academic success and develop you personally and professionally to become a dynamic and innovative public servant. It offers challenging off the job training, three rotations across two Directorates, permanent appointment and advancement upon successful completion of the program. The ACTPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to achieving a diverse and skilled workforce, one that reflects the makeup of the ACT community to design policy, deliver services and meet client needs. The next program commences in February 2012. Commencing Salary $54,956 (plus superannuation). Salary will increase pending the outcome of enterprise negotiations. Eligibility Applicants for the Graduate Program need to possess at a minimum a three-year bachelor degree from an Australian University, or an equivalent degree recognised by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) <http://aei.gov.au/AEI/QualificationsRecognition/Assessing/Work.htm> to be eligible to apply. If you have an overseas degree it is your responsibility to gain recognition at your own cost. To be eligible for appointment to the ACT Public Service you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or New Zealand Special Category Temporary Residence Visa (SCV) holder by the time the Program commences in February 2012. How to Apply Complete the online application at www.jobs.act.gov.au/graduate For further information email graduatejobs@act.gov.au or phone (02) 6205 9497. Applications close 30 June 2011.
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Legal Sector Internship Program

Victoria Law Foundation is now taking applications for its Legal Sector Internship Program for 2011-2012 (summer and winter placements). The program is open to all Victorian law students (LLB or JD). Applications close at 5pm on Friday 29 July 2011.

Full details and a downloadable Information Package are available on the Foundation’s website with a link to the Victorian Government careers website, where we are taking applications.

On this site, applicants may complete a questionnaire and attach their CV and academic transcript all in one spot. We hope this will make the application process easier for students.

It is essential to read (and print or save a copy of) the Information Package before completing the online application. The Information Package contains crucial details about the online application process, which students need to be aware of in advance.

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'The Real Deal' - Mallesons Facebook page

As a law student, it can be hard to know where to start when trying to assess law firms. That's why Mallesons has created 'The Real Deal'.

By liking the Mallesons 'Real Deal' page, you can find out about the opportunities for clerks and grads and get an inside view into what life is like at the firm, including our people, offices, structure and what makes Mallesons different.

Fans of the page can also find details on all our programs and participate in live discussions and competitions.

We encourage you to visit the page and connect with real people who are ready to share their experiences and answer your questions.

Click here to view the page.

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Careers Networking Evening

Careers Networking Evening

The LSA would like to invite you all along to our annual Careers Networking Evening as part of our ongoing Seasonal Clerkship information sessions.

When: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Where: Ru-Co Bar

Grand Hyatt Hotel

123 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD.

Cost: Free but students MUST RSVP by filling in the form available here.

Firms in Attendance:

Allens Arthur Robinson

Blake Dawson

Clayton Utz

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Freehills

Leo Cussens

Minter Ellison

Please ensure you arrive early as we will have to limit numbers.

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Seasonal Week Part II

Following on from our first Seasonal Week in Week Nine the LSA is proud to present Seasonal Week Part II in Week Eleven.

These sessions will cover topics such as: Applying and interviewing for seasonal clerkships, how to write and address your cover letter, interview skills and will allow you to learn more about the firm. There will also be opportunities for mock interviews.

16 May - Allens Arthur Robinson 12pm - 1pm Martin Building LT
17 May- Malleson Stephen Jaques 2pm - 4pm Martin Building LT
18 May- Minter Ellison 1pm - 2pm Economics LT (DWB 214)
19 May- Russell Kennedy 3pm - 4pm SS 429

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Careers News:

2012 DEEWR Graduate Program

The 2012 Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) Graduate Program is a ten month learning and development program offering placements in a diverse range of teams, giving exposure to the variety of programs and policies carried out within DEEWR.

To be eligible for the 2012 DEEWR Graduate Program, you must meet the following criteria:

Have completed a Bachelor degree by the end of the 2011 academic year;
Be an Australian Citizen; and
Be prepared to relocate to Canberra.

Working in the legal branch gives exposure across all DEEWR’s programs including employment, indigenous, early childhood, schools and higher education.

Our portfolio administers over $45 billion annually to assist Australians throughout their entire lifespan. From developing world class early childhood education, to building foundations for formal schooling and higher education, through to workforce participation and income support for students and families; with all of the areas of our portfolio working towards social inclusion. We employ one of the largest portfolio in house legal teams in the Commonwealth with over 120 specialists in fields ranging from commercial, litigation, family assistance, social security, workplace relations and public sector law.

Our team has a client-oriented focus, seeking satisfaction through accurate and timely advice. This challenge, overlayed with considerations of government policy and strategic initiatives, creates an environment which is unique to working in the government.

The team operates within a focused, harmonious and cooperative environment, with a commitment to skill sharing and productive team learning.

We are looking for people who are able to work in and contribute to the development of that environment.

For further information, please visit our website at graduates.deewr.gov.au, email the Graduate Recruitment Team at graduates@deewr.gov.au or call the Graduate Hotline on (02) 6121 5000.