Mallesons Stephen Jaques
Living Book Scheme Semester Two 2010
Applications Semester Two 2010
Applications for Semester Two 2010 are now OPEN.
NB: If you were an LBS recipient in first semester you automatically qualify for the scheme in semester two. Please check your e-mail for instructions on how to get your books. If you have not recieved an e-mail please contact lss-equality@unimelb.edu.au
NEW APPLICANTS:
Please download the application form by clicking on this link:
Living Book Scheme Appliction Form Semester Two 2010
Please submit your application as early as possible. If you submit your application after the start of semester the risk of ordering delays increases signficantly!
[ Read more… ]Seasonal Clerkship Guide
The 2010 Seasonal Clerkship Guide is now available online here. It's an optimised online edition so switch on "bookmarks" and use the hyperlinks.
It will be available in hardcopy on level 2 from Wednesday 26th May, so come up and grab your free copy.
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.
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… ]ATTENTION LIVING BOOK SCHEME APPLICANTS
It appears that the university e-mail system is not delivering mails properly at the moment.
If you have applied for the Living Book Scheme you will need to fill out our online book order form in order for us to process your order!
Please call Bruce +61407040954 or Pen +61401405978 if you cannot access your e-mail account to arrange an alternative.
Please call us or submit your online form as soon as possible so that we can get your textbooks to you!
Application deadlines extended
Due to high demand, applications for Mooting and Witness Examination have been extend till 4pm Wednesday 17th of March. Also, Applications for the International Humanitarian Law Moot closes at 4pm Tueday 16th of March. Please visit the 2010 Competitions Applications tab (above) for the application forms.
Living Book Scheme Applications Semester One - CLOSE THIS FRIDAY
The Living Book Scheme provides students with free printed materials and textbooks. Selection is based on financial need.
If you would like to apply please download and complete an application form. Please follow the instructions on the form carefully.
Applications close this Friday at 5pm.
Late applications will not be considered.
Queries should be directed to : lss-equality@unimelb.edu.au
2010 Competitions Guidebook online
The Competitions Guidebook is back and is now availabe for all the eager competitiors of 2010! You can download it from the Competitions Overview page, under the Competitions tab. We hope it's useful!
2010 Competitions Applications
Applications for all competitions will be done online. Please submit all your applications before the competition specific deadlines. If you have any questions, please contact the relevant co-ordinators via email.
Applications for Negotiation and Client Interview will close at 5PM Friday 2nd April.
Negotiation: CLOSED
Client Interview: CLOSED
Applications for Mooting and Witness Examination closed at 4pm Wednesday 17th of March. Applications for the International Humanitarian Law Moot closed at 4pm Tueday 16th of March.
Mooting: CLOSED
Witness Examination: CLOSED
International Humanitarian Law Moot: CLOSED
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Mooting 2010 - let the party begin!!
The LSS Mooting Competition, sponsored by Mallesons Stephens Jacques, is about to kick into gear for 2010 - this time with some new changes!
[ Read more… ]Living Book Scheme Applications Semester One - Open Monday 15th February
Applications for LBS Semester One will open on Monday 15th February 2010.
Pick up an application form from just outside the LSS office on Level 2 of the law school or download the application form from the living book scheme page.
Apply as early as possible in order to avoid ordering delays.
Applications will close at 5pm Friday 12th March 2010. Late applications will not be considered.
Living Book Scheme Applications Summer Semester 2010 Open
The Living Book Scheme provides free legal textbooks and printed materials to law students facing financial difficulty. For more information visit the Living Book Scheme page. Note the scheme is open to both JD and LLB students.
Application forms are available online or from outside the LSS office - if you are considering applying, please do so as early as possible so that we can get your texts to you on time!
Change in Corporation Law STS Timetable
There has been a change in the STS timetable for Corporations Law. The tute in week 11 will be held on Monday 19 October, 1-2, Room 223 (instead of Wednesday 21 October). Sorry for any inconvenience.
MULSS Mooting Grand Final
The LSS proudly presents the Mallesons Stephen Jaques Mooting Grand Final.
Thursday, 10 September 2009, 6pm at the Federal Court
Come and experience mooting at its very best as the two most worthy adversaries do battle in the arena of the Federal Court before three esteemed Federal Court judges.
Surely we will see the greatest exchange of ideas, the greatest dialogue, the greatest discussion.
Delicious refreshments will be provided for after this epic clash of wit and law.
Come, see the battle!'
STS Timetable Semester 2 2009
Please note that room allocations vary for some subjects so please observe the timetable carefully.
| SUBJECT | DAY/TIME | LOCATION |
| JD and LLB Contracts |
Monday 1–2 (Except week 7 - Thursday 1-2) |
Room G14 (Except Week 7: Thursday 1-2 Room G29) |
| LLB Remedies | Tuesday 1–2 |
Room G14
|
| LLB Criminal Law and Procedure | Wednesday 1–2 |
Room 222 |
Living Book Scheme - Application deadline TOMORROW
Applications for the Living Book Scheme in Semester 2, 2009 is due tomorrow (July 31st, 5pm). You can download the application here. Applications must be submitted in hardcopy to Ben McCarthy in Student Financial Aid (Ground Floor, Baldwin Spencer Building) in an envelope marked "LSS Living Book Scheme".
For existing recipients who have filled in our online 'Book Request Form', we are currently processing requests and you will individually receive a confirmation email once books are delivered to the LRC. Please be advised that due to high demand, books for Corporations, Remedies and Trusts will take up to 2 weeks to arrive (pending Bookshop orders).
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Become a paid LSS STS Tutor
Are you looking for a casual job that pays $75 a tute?
Did you do well in and really enjoy a law subject?
Do you possess the skills to teach it?
If you answered yes to all of these questions then we have a job for
you! The LSS is now accepting applications for the Student Tutorial
Service. We need tutors in the following subjects:
- Trusts
- Remedies
- Corporations Law
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Contracts
- JD Property Law
- JD Constitutional Law
To apply please email your resume, covering letter and academic
transcript (unofficial is fine) to the Education Vice-Presidents at lss-education@unimelb.edu.au.
Applications close on Friday 7th August 2009 at 5pm, and interviews
will be held between Monday 10th August and Friday 14th August.
We look forward to receiving your applications!
ALSA Careers Related Publications
International Careers Guidebook
It's a global legal marketplace, and Australian lawyers are in hot demand all over the world. This publication seeks to collate information about opportunities available, particularly to law graduates, in international law firms, non-government organisations and other employers. It also records the experiences of those who have worked over the seas.
- Download the 2009 Malleson Stephen Jaques International Careers Guide (PDF, 1.5MiB).
Judges’ Associate Guide
The Judges Associateship is a pit-stop taken by many law graduates on their route to professional practice. An associate is essentially a judge’s personal assistant, helping with research and courtroom tasks.
[ Read more… ]Mallesons Insight program
This program offers students an insight into Mallesons’ day-to-day operations.
The Insight program is aimed at law students who are not yet ready to apply for a seasonal clerkship i.e. 3rd year or equivalent. There will be a limited number of places in the 2009/2010 Melbourne Insight program.
The program consists of 4 interactive sessions at the Mallesons offices in Bourke Place. It will commence in early September 2009 and will conclude in first semester 2010.
For more information download the flyer (PDF, 133KiB).