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Jobs, Placements and Scholarships Listing

The following organisations have asked for these positions and opportunities to be advertised to Law students.

UniBreak Placements

UniBreak placements allow you to travel overseas, gain valuable personal and professional experience and make a modest contribution to a developing community.  Placements run for 4 weeks or more.

An information night will be held in Adelaide on Thursday, 26 July at 5.30pm, Hawke Building, H6-12 Lecture Theatre.  Please register online at http://www.antipodeans.com.au/info-nights.htm.

Please refer to attached document for further details and online at http://www.antipodeans.com.au/uni-break/uni-break.htm.

UN Youth SA Kofi Trophy 2012

Are you interested in international affairs and Diplomacy? Do you like debating? Are you keen to improve your speaking and negotiation skills? Want to win $200 prize money?

This year, UN Youth SA is running the Kofi Trophy Tertiary Model United Nations Security Council Debating Competition. The Kofi Trophy invites teams of two delegates to represent one of the 15 member states of the security council. It seeks out strong speakers, persuasive negotiators and outstanding diplomats. It's a great way to gain an understanding of the challenges of the United Nations and international politics, meet new people, and have some fun!

WHEN: Council 1 Heats will be held at 6:30pm on Wednesday 2 May and Wednesday 16 May. Council 2 Heats will be held on Wednesday 9 May and Wednesday 23 May. The top fifteen teams from the two heats will be selected to compete in the Grand Finals at 6:30pm on Wednesday 30 May, and find themselves in the running to win $200 prize money!

WHERE: All rounds will be held at the Conference Room, Christian Brothers College, 214 Wakefield St, Adelaide.  

So, what are you waiting for? REGISTER NOW! Places are limited and will be designated on a first come, first served basis.

 Connecting with Law Short Film Competition 2012

Now in it's fifth year, the Connecting with Law Short Film Competition is open to all students currently enrolled in an Australian law school. To enter, choose at least one definition from the Australian Law Dictionary, from Oxford University Press, and create a 2-5 minute film based around the definition/s that will educate and help students connect with the law.

For further details, entry forms and guidelines and to see last year's winners please refer to website at: www.oup.com.au/cwl.  Competition closes Friday 27 July 2012. 

Projects Abroad - overseas law and human rights internships and volunteer programmes

Projects Abroad offers law students the opportunity to work on international human rights and commercial law programmes in several developing countries such as Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania, China, Mongolia and Cambodia.

Projects Abroad programmes are available throughout the year, for varying durations; some programmes are eligible to contribute toward your Global Experience Suite and you may even be entitled to a Global Experience Travel Grant.

You can find more details on commercial law placements here http://www.projects-abroad.com.au/projects/law-and-human-rights/law-in-china/
Details on the human rights programmes are here http://www.projects-abroad.com.au/projects/law-and-human-rights/

For further details contact Will Pashley on 1300 132 831 or info@projects-abroad.com.au

Researcher Position: Senior Counsel (Equity and Succession) and Junior Counsel (General Practice)

A researcher is required to assist Senior Counsel (Equity and Succession and the texts in respect of Succession) and a Junior Counsel (General Practice). The applicant must be in either third or fourth year law and must be available during university term on Tuesday and Friday of each week and before university commences on Thursdays and Fridays.

Please send transcript and CV to clerk2@edmundbartonchambers.com.au (attention David Haines).

The Young Workers' Legal Service Volunteer Program 2012

The Young Workers' Legal Service (YWLS) provides workers under the age of 30 with free, confidential advice about work-related matters, such as unfair dismissal, the underpayment of wages, equal opportunity and discrimination, bullying and harassment and training disputes. The Service is staffed by volunteer law students who work under the supervision of industrial officers from SA Unions.

The YWLS is currently taking on legal volunteers to be involved in providing these services under their program, to commence in February 2012.

Further information and application form for the Young Workers Legal Service Volunteer Program

DFEEST Defence Scholarship 2012

The Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology (DFEEST) is offering an honours scholarship for 2012 - the Defence Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial assistance towards the cost of the honours program and is available to students undertaking a defence-related honours degree or degree with honours at the University of South Australia, Flinders University or the University of Adelaide. Each scholarship is for $5000 for one year full-time study, payable in two instalments subject to the student maintaining satisfactory academic progress and full-time load.

Further information about the Defence Scholarship 2012

Legal Services Commission Job Opportunities

Please be informed that the positions listed below will  be advertised in future editions of the Notice of Vacancy, the Advertiser and the Law Society Bulletin.

Law Society Bulletin Website

 GDLP Placement at the Legal Advice Clinic

The Legal Advice Clinic is accepting applications from UniSA students wanting to do their placement (or part of their placement) at the Clinic for the professional experience component of their Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

At the Clinic you will be provided with the opportunity to further develop your legal skills in a variety of areas.  The Clinic provides free legal advice and assistance on a wide range of matters to the general community.  Since we have commenced operation, the Clinic has provided advice and assistance to over 300 people on matters including criminal, tenancies, family law, and civil litigation .

You will be able to interview clients and provide advice and assistance under the close supervision of a legal practitioner.  The provision of advice will be done orally and in writing and this gives you an excellent opportunity to further develop your communication, legal drafting, and writing skills.

Placement at the Clinic will also help you to develop your understanding of the different services and stakeholders in the legal system.  Such knowledge will serve you well irrespective of what path you take in your career.

For further information about the Clinic see the Legal Advice Clinic website.  Alternatively, you are welcome to contact Mr Matthew Atkinson, Managing Solicitor: Legal Advice Clinic, refer details below.

The Clinic is looking for placement students who are not afraid to ask questions and who are committed to the highest quality in their work.  A passion for access to justice will also be viewed favourably. You will need to have successfully completed Professional Conduct.

To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and academic transcript (an unofficial copy will do) to:

Matthew Atkinson, Managing Solicitor: Legal Advice Clinic
UniSA, City West Campus, George Street
GPO Box 2471
ADELAIDE SA 5001

Heuzenroeders Lawyers Placement/Work Experience

Heuzenroeders Lawyers is based in Tanunda and has been providing services to the Barossa since 1895. The firm offers a great team environment and the opportunity to enjoy the relaxed Barossa lifestyle. The firm is very keen to offer a placement and/or work experience at their firm to a UniSA final year law student. You may be interested in such a placement for GDLP, for your own personal development, or you may like to use it as a placement for the course LAWS4007 Legal Professional and Community Service Experience.

Being a country practice, the firm deals with a broad range of legal matters in the areas of:

They would welcome the opportunity to provide law students in the final years of study with an opportunity to experience working in a country practice with a small team of highly qualified lawyers. Ideally, the student(s) would live in the northern suburbs and be interested in continuing to work in the country.

If any students of the UniSA Law School are interested in this opportunity, please send a copy of your academic transcript and a short CV to Ada Lester.

Ada Lester, Solicitor
Heuzenroeders Lawyers, 49 Murray Street (PO Box 60), TANUNDA SA 5352
T: +61 8 8561 1000
F: +61 8 8561 1061
E: ada@heuz.com.au

Please feel free to contact Rachel Spencer if you have any questions about this placement.

Australian Volunteers International

Australian Volunteers International manages people-centred development projects and programs in a wide range of countries.

Their work focuses on reducing poverty, providing health and education services, promoting human rights and gender equality, and protecting the environment.

For more information, register to attend an Information Session

Minda Community Visitors Program

Law student volunteers are required to participate in this program which has a strong human rights focus.

If you would like to be involved, please contact:

Contact: Shirley Telford, Independent Advocate
Email: Shirley.telford@hotmail.com
Phone: 0417 500 491

For more information about the program please refer to Minda Community Visitors and Term Plan

Norman Waterhouse Lawyers - GDLP Placements

Norman Waterhouse Lawyers have expressed an interest to host GDLP placement students.

If you would like to apply for a placement please contact:

Sathish Dasan
Partner
Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Level 15, 45 Pirie Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Phone: 08 8210 1253
Email: sdasan@normans.com.au

Slice Corporate Services Pty Ltd - GDLP Placements

Maggie Yarak has been a facilitator and lecturer in the GDLP program for the Law Society and Flinders University for the last 4 years in the Corporate and Commercial Unit and Property Unit. She commenced in house practice in 2008 and before that worked in private firms in Adelaide specialising in commercial litigation.

GDLP placements are hard to get for many students and Maggie would like to offer her in house department as an option. They deal with mainly business law, corporate law and litigation, property law and management, intellectual property, consumer law and franchising law. Aside from Maggie there are 2 corporate solicitors employed in the department.

If you would like further information about this opportunity please contact Slice Corporate Services Pty Ltd on legal@craftmatic.com.au

Thomas Philip Advocates and Solicitors - Internships

The Internships will be one month in duration and are available throughout the calendar year.

Kuala Lumpur-based, Thomas Philip is a prominent litigation practice in Malaysia. The firm's website will provide the background for any interested students: www.thomasphilip.com.my

The Internship programme focuses on core litigation skills: interviewing, ethics, communication, independence, research, drafting and advocacy.

An opportunity to put into practice what has been and is being learnt at Law school; to experience practical aspects of the legal profession in general and litigation specifically.

All Law students work with lawyers in practice who will provide support in all activity during their Internship.

Terms and conditions:

Applicants are asked to forward a personal statement and a copy of their curriculum vitae supported by a reference from a Law School staff member (verified) to Mr Peter Habel pjh@thomasphilip.com.my

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