Blake Dawson
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.
Dr Hugh Wirth speaks on "Animal Protection and the Law"
Wednesday April 21
1pm – 2pm
Room 102, Level 1, Melbourne Law School
Learn more about how the law can be used to protect our animals!
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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… ]Garnaut speaks on 'Climate Change Policy and the Rule of Law'
Wednesday 24th March 2010 at 1pm-2pm
Architecture building, Prince Phillip Theatre
Hosted by your Environment Officers, Harry and Stephanie
Professor Ross Garnaut is a Distinguished Professor of Economics at the Australian National University and both a Vice-Chancellor's Fellow and Professorial Fellow of Economics at The University of Melbourne.
He is the author of the Garnaut Climate Change Review, which was commissioned by the State and Territory Governments at the request of Kevin Rudd to examine the impacts of climate change on the Australian economy. His findings have provided the basis for political and policy debate in Australia on climate change. As such, the Garnaut Report represents the most significant document on climate change in Australia.
[ Read more… ]Blake Dawson 3rd Year Trivia Night
Have some light-hearted fun before exams... and match wits with lawyers from Blake Dawson.
This coming Thursday 22nd, 7:30-11:30pm, at the Queensberry Hotel. Entry is FREE.
Bar tab, food and PRIZES provided by Blake Dawson.
This is open to any law students, not just third years.
25th Anniversary of the Sex Discrimination Act
Date: Wednesday 14 October, 1-2pm
Room: 104
Guest speaker: Chris Ronalds SC
Join us to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Sex Discrimination Act, an important landmark in the fight for equal rights between the sexes.
[ Read more… ]Health and Wellbeing Series ‘Principles of Happiness'
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.
Proudly supported by Blake Dawson.
VCLSS Victorian Law Competition Championships – Melbourne vs. Monash grand final for every comp! - TONIGHT
The VCLSS runs an intervarsity State University Law Competition in which each of the Victorian universities (Melbourne, Monash, La Trobe, Deakin and Victoria University) are invited to send the winners of their internal competitions to compete.
Finals
Monday 14 September at the Federal Court - 6:30pm
Pre-Finals Drinks & Canapes
Time: 5pm-6:15pm Monday 14 September
Location: Blake Dawson Offices (Level 26, 181 William Street)
Good luck to all Melbourne University representatives!
Health and Wellbeing Series ‘Body Balance’
The Melbourne University Law Students’ Society is pleased to announce
the second instalment in its Health and Wellbeing Series, ‘Body
Balance’. We have organised for a Body Balance instructor to come out
to the law school and lead students through a tai chi, yoga and
pilates workout, which is designed to build flexibility and strength
and promote a state of harmony and balance.
Date: Tuesday 8th September
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Room: G29
Bring: Yoga mat (if you have one), towel and a drink bottle
RSVP: Please rsvp to lss-education@unimelb.edu.au by Friday 4th
September as spots are limited.
Proudly supported by Minter Ellison, Blake Dawson and Baker & McKenzie.
VCLSS Victorian Law Competition Champonships – Moot, Witness, Negotiation & Client Interview
The VCLSS is hosting its annual intervarsity Victorian Law Competition Championships.
Each of the Victorian universities are invited to send the winners of their internal competitions to compete in an intra-university competition. Competitions include: Mooting, Witness Examination, Client Interview and Negotiation.
Semi-Finals - 7 September 2009
Mooting Competition- 5:30pm at the Federal Court
Witness Examination- Problems handed out at 5pm at Federal Court- competition to commence at 6pm
Negotiation Competition- 5:30pm at Blake Dawson Offices
Client Interviewing Competition- 5:30pm at Blake Dawson Offices
Finals - 14 September 2009
[ Read more… ]VCLSS Victorian Law Competition Championships – Melbourne vs. Monash grand final for every comp! - TONIGHT
The VCLSS runs a State intra-university competition in which each of the Victorian universities (Melbourne, Monash, La Trobe, Deakin and Victoria University) are invited to send the winners of their internal competitions to compete.
Finals
Monday 14 September at the Federal Court - 6:30pm
Pre-Finals Drinks & Canapes
Time: 5pm-6:15pm Monday 14 September
Location: Blake Dawson Offices (Level 26, 181 William Street)
Good luck to all Melbourne University representatives!
Blake Dawson BBQ
Where: University Square Lawns
When: Thursday 19 March, 1pm
After the rain forced the Welcome Back BBQ indoors in week 1, the LSS is determined to make the next one even more rocking! With a sunny day forecast, pumping music, the usual assortment of free food and drink, wine, plus cup cakes from Blake Dawson! This Thursday's BBQ is not to be missed!
See you there!
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… ]Women’s
The women's office is looking forward to an exciting 2010! With plenty planned for the year ahead and a focus on what you can get out of the Women's Office, we're here to ensure that important women's issues get discussed, female lawyers and law students build strong bonds, and we all have some fun along the way! Along with inspiring speakers, exciting breakfasts, lunches and desserts, the women's office will also be focusing on what you want from the LSS this year. So if you have any ideas, shoot us an email at lss-womens@unimelb.edu.au.
Activities to look out for in 2010...
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International Women's Day lunch - come kick off the academic year and celebrate a day of global importance with fascinating speakers and friends.
Environment
2010 will be a very important year for environmental issues, not only in Australia, but for the Law School. Recent bushfires, floods and drought have all highlighted the need to take climate change seriously. As students, we are in an excellent position to push for change and to make sure environmental issues are very much on the political and social agenda. As Environment Officer, my overall objective is to create a forum where environmental issues can be discussed and initiatives taken within the Law School.
To this end, I aim:
[ Read more… ]BBQs
Throughout the year if you see a large crowd and hear some kickass music pumping from the University Square lawns, then you’ll know the LSS is hosting a BBQ. Free food (sausages, meat and vege burgers), free drinks (beer, pre-mixed spirits and soft drinks), good music and your hanging with your fellow law students on a sunny afternoon
[ Read more… ]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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