Opportunities

The School of Law is looking to gauge interest of La Trobe Students in a University of Hawaii Law School summer law program. This runs during our winter holidays - June 25 - Aug 7. Cost is at LOCAL RATES - approximately 680USD per credit hour (i.e. 1400 USD for a 2 credit hours class). Each two credit hour class will be recognised as one 15 credit class at La Trobe. Classes run in afternoons and evenings - therefore all classes could be taken in the evening (and you can enjoy Hawaii during the day). Classes available are: Ocean Law, Antitrust Law, Native Hawaiian Law, Consumer Law, Criminal Justice Law, Contract Drafting, Trusts & Estates Law, Ethics. Exams are August 6-8. Classes finish August 1 with SWOTVAC August 2-5. Accomodation available in halls of residence, ymca or private. This program will receive OS HELP loans plus a LTU mobility grant. This an excellent opportunity to study in a very well regarded and friendly university with a emphasis on meeting local students and social activities. Expressions of interest to vicepresident@latrobelsa.com

The Peter Nygh Hague Conference Internship was established in 2006 by the Australian Institute of International Affairs (the AIIA) and the International Law Association (Australian Branch) (theILA(AB)) in memory of the Hon Dr Peter Nygh AM, a graduate of the University of Sydney Law School and a former lecturer and professor in international law at the law school in the 1960s and 1970s.  The award pays for a graduate or final year student of an Australian law school to travel to the Netherlands to undertake a 3-6 month unpaid internship at the Hague Conference of Private International Law and makes a contribution to the intern's living expenses while in the Hague.

Further information can be found here.

Are you interested in passing the New York Bar?

NY Bar Exam: http://www.nybarexam.org/  

Australian LLB graduates qualify and can take this exam. This will be relevant for those students who are interested in cross-boarder transactions, and gaining entry into international law firms

 
Kaplan PMBR New York and California Bar Exam Preparation: www.kaplanpmbr.com (NY Bar Prep course)

Prior to taking the bar exam, students take bar review courses. These are intensive courses that run between 6-8 weeks.

Kaplan PMBR is a Kaplan Inc. company, an education institution with over 70 years of experience in training students for high stake exams and 30 years of experience in preparing students for the bar exam. In recognition of the hitherto low pass rates of foreign attorneys who sat for bar exams in the United States, Kaplan introduced a new course that caters to the difference in foreign legal education and US legal education. The Kaplan Complete course - is designed to prepare foreign graduates  increase  proficiency on the most highly tested areas of the bar exam before JD students start to study. This program gives you an early start by covering core knowledge tested on the bar (typically taken during the first year or second year of law school).

Kaplan Bar Review Prep Course specifics:

8 three-hour sessions with in-depth coverage of U.S. legal writing, analysis, and multiple-choice test-taking strategies
You will build your knowledge of the 7 most heavily tested legal topics: Negligence, Contract Formation, 1st Amendment, Homicide, Hearsay, Landlord/ Tenant, and California CPLR

These courses give you a firm understanding of the core areas tested on the bar exam and a training on writing essays. 
 
 It takes place over 8 weeks because learning over time increases the chances of retaining and recalling critical information during the exam. 
These are taken only once a week so as not to be a burden on your valuable time.

 After you take the 8-week Fundamentals course, you will start the Complete course with the rest of the American JDs.   

The Complete course includes:

4,000 MBE practice questions
Unlimited grading on essays and performance tests with approx. 72-hour turnaround on feedback
Unlimited access to all lectures to re-watch at your demand
A personalised plan that focuses on your specific weaknesses

For more info please contact:

Dr Alma Pekmezovic at a.pekmezovic@latrobe.edu.au

LLM at Houston: http://www.law.uh.edu/schedule/Fall.asp

 

La Trobe Law has entered into a scholarship arrangement with Houston Law School.

 

The arrangement recognizes the strength of the La Trobe  LLM program and offers an outstanding opportunity for those of our graduates who wish to undertake an LLM in the USA where tuition fees in Tier 1 law schools are often around the USD50K mark.

 

During the summer semester, all students complete Introduction to American Law, Legal Skills and Strategies, American Business Law and American Criminal Law. Only foreign LL.M. students are enrolled in these courses. During the fall semester, students work with their advisor to choose from all of the regular law school courses.

Over the past 30 years, China has transformed into a dynamic, energetic and supremely confident nation powered by an optimistic population. The successful hosting of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, and the much-visited Shanghai Expo have served to cement China’s place as an important member of the international community.

China’s economy has grown at a meteoric rate and its business community is part of the most exciting and promising markets in the world. Now, companies and individuals across the globe are lining up to do business in China: it is without question the most exhilarating, challenging and fast-growing nation in which to work.

CRCC Asia offers one to two month Internships as well as Language Programs to allow you to both invest in your future and experience China.

For further information visit their website.

UPDATE: NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!

are you competent in hand signals? then we need you!

APPLICATIONS CLOSE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 13 AT MIDNIGHT

By-elections for the 2011/2012 LSA committee. Missed out the first time? Now is your chance to get involved!

The LSA committee are currently seeking nominations for the following positions:

• Vice-President (Competitions)
• Vice-President (Education)
• Vice-President (Marketing)
• Competitions Officer
• Careers Guide Coordinator
• 3 x Publications Officers

The LSA is proud to introduce:

• International Student Officer (this is a new position, nominations close next Monday)

Attached you will find a position description guide that outlines some of the responsibilities of each role. If any stand out to you, why not apply?! Not only will it benefit the La Trobe law student community but it will also look great on your CV.

If you thought about applying before and missed the deadline- ACT NOW! Fill out a nomination form and e-mail it through to president@latrobelsa.com 

Nomination forms must be sent to president@latrobelsa.com by midnight on Tuesday 13 September, 2011. No hard copy nominations will be accepted.

Click to view: Position Description 

Click to view: Nomination Form (right click link and select "save link as" then download the document and fill in your details)

Applications for International Student Officer close MONDAY 17 SEPTEMBER at 11.59pm!

This is an exciting new role and the successful applicant will work with the LSA to develop this role for years to come.

Nomination forms must be sent to president@latrobelsa.com 

Click to view: Nomination Form (right click link and select "save link as" then download the document and fill in your details)

Notice to all Law Students:

Places are available in the GBL class, USA Nanotech Law and Policy.  This is a unique opportunity to differentiate you resume.  This subject has never been taught in Australia before.

Nanotech Law is a “sunrise” IP subject, which means it an emerging field of law and you will be some of the first students to ever be taught in this subject in Australia let alone the world.  There is little law in the area; however,  a set of interesting policy issues arise. 

This makes the class a nice elective to complete in your summer break, as there is no law you will only examine the policy and concepts.

This class will be taught by the former adviser to President Bush on Nanotech Law, Professor Vickie Sutton from Texas Tech Law School.  No prerequisites are required.  

If you have an interest in cutting edge IP law, then this unit is a “must do” subject.  Assessment is by way of a take home exam.

You can see further details on the GBL webpage (extract follows):

USA Nanotechnology Law and Policy (LAW5NLP) 30 November, 1-2 and 5-6 December 2011. Professor Vickie Sutton, Texas Tech School of Law, USA. 
Course Text: Amazon.com; Carolina Academic Press
Course Syllabus: Syllabus LAW5NLP [PDF 115KB]

A comprehensive bio of Professor Sutton and her accomplishments can be viewed here.

For further information please contact: claire.payne@latrobe.edu.au

Proud that you've managed to survive law so far? Share your knowledge with the less fortunate...

The LSA is looking for contribution to our O-Week guide from students who have completed the following subjects. A quick summary, tips, tricks and witty comments are ideal. You don't have to be gentle. 

Send your contributions to o-week@latrobelsa.com

LAW1LIM: Legal Institutions and Methods

LAW1DRE: Dispute Resolution

LAW2CRM:Criminal Law

LAW3CPE: Criminal Procedure & Evidence

LAW2TOR: Law of Torts

LAW2CNT: Law of Contracts

LAW2CCC: Commercial & Consumer Contracts

LAW3PRP: Property Law

LAW3EQT: Law of Equity & Trusts

LAW4COR: Corporations Law

LAW2CNL: Constitutional Law

LAW2PPL: Principles of Public Law

LAW3ADM: Administrative Law

LAW3CIV: Civil Procedure

LAW4LPC: Legal Practice & Conduct 

We are also looking for students to write the same comments on different electives, the Duke Summer School, those who have studied overseas and particularly GBLs. 

If published, you can choose to have your contribution acknowledged and can list it on your CV.

GLOBAL BUSINESS LAW 

GBL electives are run by La Trobe during semester breaks and are a fantastic way to speed up your study.

Applications are open for the Global Business Law Summer School program.  The following subjects are available but are subject to quota:

• Taxation Law (LAW5TAX) 7-11 November 2011, Dr Keith Kendall, La Trobe University School of Law. (Interested students should email Dr Keith Kendall k.kendall@latrobe.edu.au prior to applying).
• USA Securities Regulation (LAW5SDR) 14-18 November 2011. Professor James D Cox, Duke University School of Law, USA.
• International Criminal Law (LAW5ICL) 21-25 November 2011. Magda Karagiannakis, La Trobe University School of Law.
• International Commercial Arbitration (LAW5ICA) 21-25 November 2011. Associate Professor Bruno Zeller, Victoria University School of Law. 
• USA Nanotechnology Law and Policy (LAW5NLP) 30 November, 1-2 and 5-6 December 2011. Professor Vickie Sutton, Texas Tech School of Law, USA.
• USA Intellectual Property Law (LAW5IIP) 30 November, 1-2 and 5-6 December 2011, Professor Danielle Conway, La Trobe University School of Law.
• USA Antitrust Law (LAW5UAT) 8-9 and 12-14 December 2011. Adjunct Professor Paul Bartlett, La Trobe University School of Law.
• The Global Lawyer (LAW5TGL) 15-16 and 19-21 December 2011. Professor Susan Saab Fortney, Dean of Law, Texas Tech University School of Law, Texas, USA.
• International Investment Arbitration (LAW5IIA) 9-13 January 2012. Professor Dr James Crawford, Whewell Professor of International Law, Cambridge University, United Kingdom.
• US Torts Law (LAW5TRT) 16-20 January 2012. Professor Jennifer Bard, Texas Tech School of Law, Texas, USA.
• Chinese Business Law & Practice (LAW5CBL) 23-25, 27 and 30 January 2012. Professor Dr Randall Peerenboom, La Trobe University School of Law
• International Patent Law (LAW5IPL) 1-3 and 6-7 February 2012.  Dr Luigi Palombi, IP Consultant, Sydney, Australia.
• Comparative Legal Traditions (LAW5WLT) 8-10 and 13-14 February 2012. Professor Dr Thomas Lundmark, University of Muenster, Germany.
• Australian Criminal Law (LAW5CRL) 8-10 and 13-14 February 2012.  Dr Marilyn McMahon, La Trobe University School of Law. (LLM students only).
• Intellectual Property in International Tax (LAW5IPT) 15-17 and 20-21 February 2012. Jonathan Lindroos, Ernst & Young, New York, NY, USA.
• EU Intellectual Property Law and Practice (LAW5EIP) 22-24 and 27-28 February 2012. Professor Dr Christoph Ann, Munich Technical University, Germany.
• Common Law and the Australian Legal System (LAW5CLM) 22-24 and 27-28 February 2012. La Trobe University School of Law. (LLM students only).
• IP Innovation and Entrepreneurship (LAW5IIN) 29 February, 1-2 and 5-6 March 2012.  Professor Justin Levinson, University of Hawaii School of Law, Hawaii, USA. 

The application form is available at: 

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/lawman/currentstudents/schools/sol/courses/gbl-units.html

 Syllabus are also posted to this webpage.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

• Please note if you are commencing articles or Leo Cussen or similar in March next year you can only undertake GBL summer subjects that run prior to Christmas.
• No extension will be granted without presentation of a valid medical certificate.
• Class attendance is compulsory.
• Please note if this is your last subject to complete your degree you are also required to complete the Final Subject to Complete Degree Form located athttp://www.latrobe.edu.au/lawman/currentstudents/schools/sol/courses/gbl-units  under the Summer 2011/2012 heading.
• Where there is a set text, students MUST purchase them online from Amazon, Barnes and Noble or Fishpond and bring to class.

Applications for the Global Business Law Summer School program close on Friday 7^th October 2011.

The Charlie Perkins Scholarships are now accepting applications for 2012.  

Each year the Charlie Perkins Scholarship Trust offers two scholarships for Indigenous postgraduates to study at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge for up to three years.

The Perkins Trust website provides comprehensive information on the scholarship criteria, how to apply, key dates, etc. 

 Please note that the closing date for this year has been brought forward and applications will close on Friday 14th October 2011.   The Charlie Perkins Scholarships will only be awarded to students who have been accepted to either the University of Oxford or Cambridge.  In most instances, this will require a First Class Honours degree or a very strong Second Class Honours degree.

If you require any clarification on the information contained on the website, please do not hesitate to contact Marshall Thurlow on marshall.thurlow@auroraproject.com.au 

The governments of Australia and Canada signed a bilateral agreement to make it easy for 18-30 year old Australians to travel and work anywhere in Canada for up to two years at a time.  No job offer is required to apply.  If you are thinking of taking some time off after university or just spending a few months overseas on university break, this could be a fun and learning experience.  It can also impact your life on a personal and professional level both in the short and long term.

You will join more than 35,000 young participants from around the world who travel and work in Canada each year:
--   gaining valuable international work experience in a bilingual and progressive country,
--   learning a new culture and building international friendships and networks by traveling across Canada while working at stops along the way to supplement their funds, or
--   interning abroad for their work placement. 

To learn more about the International Experience Canada (including the Working Holiday Canada) or if you have any questions:
Email us at whpcanada.sydney@international.gc.ca or 
To view the website click here. 

Perspective

UN YOUTH AUSTRALIA'S JOURNAL OF YOUTH OPINION

Do you have a passion for the views of young people? 

Are you interested in working in an editorial team with other young people from all around the country?

Would you take the opportunity to design one of Australia's leading youth journals?

Perspective is looking for someone like you!

Perspective is UN Youth Australia's journal of youth opinion and we invite interested young people to contribute articles on topics of their choice. Perspective aims to provide an outlet for the views of young people who have a unique perspective and an intrinsically fresh approach to a range of global issues. Perspective volunteer managers, editors and designers have high hopes: wanting it to become the cornerstone of youth opinion and intellect. 

This is a unique experience for passionate young Australians to get involved in their community, gain skills and experience and make a different through youth opinion!

Email editor-in-chief, Jamila Fontana at editor@unyouth.org.au to express your interest for this exciting project. So we can know where you're from, why you're interested and what you can bring to the team please send through contact details, why you want to volunteer for Perspective and any relevant experience.