The NSW Society for Computers and the Law has an annual essay competition for the best article in the field of computers and the law. The prize is $1000 and the winning paper is published in the “Computers and Law Journal for the Australian and New Zealand Societies for Computers and the Law”.

We encourage law students to submit an article for this year’s competition. Guidelines can be provided by our media officer.

The society’s website is www.nswscl.org.au.

The organising committee of the Peace Conference for Youth 2010 conference is inviting undergraduate and graduate students aged 25 years and under to nominate to attend the conference. The conference is being held in Osaka, Japan in November 2010.

The organising committee will cover the expenses (travel, accommodation & meals) of all students selected to attend.

Nominations close 31 March 2010.

Documents:

-  PCY2010 – Flyer
-  PCY2010 – Application Form
-  PCY2010 – Things to Note
-  PCY2010 – About JCI Osaka

The Australian Government and Rio Tinto are once again offering two scholarships to lawyers currently working or interested in working at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) or Native Title Service Providers (NTSPs).

Successful candidates will undertake a one-year Master of Laws (LLM) in Mineral Law and Policy at the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee and must commit to work within an NTRB or NTSP for a minimum period of two years upon their return.

Candidates must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and reside in Australia and there is no age restriction for applicants.

FaHCSIA also provides an additional AU$15,000 towards the living expenses of those recipients of the scholarship who are working within the NTRB system at the time they receive the scholarship.

Applications open from Monday 22^nd February through to Friday 19^th March, 2010.

Further information can be found at: http://www.auroraproject.com.au/NTRB_scholarships.htm

For further information on the LLM in Mineral Law and Policy Program please visit: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/cepmlp_llm.htm?cepmlp_mlp

The program commences in September 2010.

WHAT: Careers Without Borders – An International Careers Night

ABOUT: Young UNIFEM are collaborating with the Australian Institute for International Affairs to bring you advice and ideas for all those who are interested in working overseas, from internships and AYAD placements, to lifelong careers in far flung destinations.

Speakers from programs including DFAT, AYAD, the US Capitol Internship Program and CARE Australia.

Food and drinks provided.

WHEN: 6 for 6.30pm, Thursday 25 March 2010

WHERE: Atrium Theatrette, Level 4, 168 St Georges Tce, Perth

COST: $10 members, $15 non-members

TICKETS: Available by emailing careerswithoutborders@gmail.com to arrange EFT by Thursday 18 March 2010. Hurry – nearly sold out!

The only Liberty and Society student conference for 2010 is going to be held in Sydney starting Friday evening April 30 to Sunday May 2.

This conference is for people who are interested in discussing classical liberal ideas in an open and interested way.  As well as the always interesting sessions on Political Philosophy, Economics and Law, we are having a session on the ‘Economics of Climate Change’ with Professor Warwick McKibbin lecturing which will no doubt generate some energetic discussion.

The conference offers scholarships for those selected so everyone is able to apply to attend. If you are interested you can apply at www.libertyandsociety.org.

The Aurora Native Title Internship Program has been placing law students and graduates from Australian universities at Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRBs) and other organisations involved in policy, social justice and Indigenous affairs since the summer of 2003/2004.

The program introduces candidates to career opportunities in native title and at the same time provides assistance to under-resourced and overworked organizations.   The program has now been extended to include anthropology and other social science (archaeology, cultural heritage, environmental management,  human geography, history and sociology) students and graduates.

The application period for the Winter 2010 round of internships is from Monday 8th March through to Thursday 1st April.

Applications can be submitted via the Aurora website at www.auroraproject.com.au.

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)  is a key stakeholder in delivering the Australian Government’s agenda in closing the gap for Indigenous Australians from early childhood, through education pathways, to the workforce. We recognise the richness of Indigenous Australians’ cultures and the unique skills and knowledge Indigenous Australian people bring to the Department.

DEEWR is currently advertising the 2011 Graduate Program. The DEEWR Graduate Program is open to all Australian Citizens who hold tertiary qualifications. We welcome applications from Indigenous Australian graduates to join our 2011 Graduate Program. We provide our graduates with training and development opportunities, an attractive remuneration package, and a secure, diverse and supportive workplace.

Applications open on Friday 12 March at 9 am and close on 27 April at 5 pm.

Who are we?
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is a firm committed to building strong, collaborative relationships that help our clients and our people realise their ambitions.

The Strategy team delivers high quality management consulting advice to our clients. We provide consulting advice to clients on business strategy, organisational effectiveness, helping them solve their complex business uses and deliver increased shareholder value. We work across the resources, information technology, manufacturing, financial services and utilities sectors. Our approach is pragmatic, open-minded and thorough – with a strong strategic mindset – ensuring we consistently exceed the expectations of our vast network of clients.

The Consultant role offers an opportunity for a graduate to become a core member of a successful, high performance firm. We offer a very attractive remuneration package, with performance-based promotion and reward. PwC will provide employees with formal training and personal mentoring, as well as access to a large range of benefits and international secondment opportunities. We also encourage and support appropriate postgraduate study, to enable team members to reach their full potential.

What we look for
Successful applicants will have outstanding academic credentials and a strong record of extracurricular activities, problem solving skills and leadership. They will also be able to practically apply their abilities through demonstrating initiative, motivation, resourcefulness and self-confidence. We value diversity in our team and draw from a range of fields including engineering, commerce, finance, economics and law.

Application dates and how to apply
Getting your career on track with PwC is now faster and easier. There are no official closing dates for our graduate and student programs, so it’s more important than ever to apply early to make sure you don’t miss out!.

Apply now at: www.pwc.com/au/careers

Advisory Assessment Centres commence from the 12 March 2010

Applications are invited for the position of Research Associate to the Hon Justices Kenneth Martin and
Corboy.

The position will commence on 12 April 2010 and will be for a period of approximately 9 months (until early January 2011).

Prospective applicants should possess the following attributes:

• A law degree, or nearly completed law degree;
• A high level of academic achievement;
• Outstanding research and analytical skills;
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; and
• Editorial skills are an advantage.

If you wish to apply for this position, your application should include a covering letter, curriculum vitae and a certified copy of your academic transcript. Please send applications by post or e-mail to:

Ms Rachel Mounsey
Associate to the Hon Justice Kenneth Martin
Supreme Court of Western Australia
Stirling Gardens
Barrack Street
PERTH WA 6000
E-mail: Rachel.Mounsey@justice.wa.gov.au
Ph: (08) 9421 5459

APPLICATIONS CLOSE NOON, FRIDAY 19 MARCH 2010 (WST)

Applications are invited for the position of Associate to the Hon Justice Corboy.

The position will commence on 12 April 2010 and will be for a period of approximately 9 months (until early January 2011).

Prospective applicants should possess the following attributes:

• A law degree, or nearly completed law degree;
• A high level of academic achievement;
• Outstanding research and analytical skills;
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; and
• Editorial skills are an advantage.

If you wish to apply for this position, your application should include a covering letter, curriculum vitae and a certified copy of your academic transcript. Please send applications by post or e-mail to:

Ms Lauren Butterly
Associate to the Hon Chief Justice
Supreme Court of Western Australia
Stirling Gardens
Barrack Street
PERTH WA 6000
E-mail: Lauren.Butterly@justice.wa.gov.au
Ph: (08) 9421 5395

APPLICATIONS CLOSE NOON, FRIDAY 19 MARCH 2010 (WST)

Plenty of opportunities available for combined and graduate degree students (only 3 applications have been received so far).

Have a go, browse through the webpages and if you are not sure about applying, Robyn Carroll is more than happy to assist.

http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/home/undergrad/law

Bartley Peter Nellie Kakulas
(open to male/female student studying at level two or level three in the Faculty of Law)

Ciara Glennon Memorial Scholarship
(open to male/female second year or later students)

Jennifer Inkster Memorial Scholarship
(open to female students who are enrolled full-time in their first year)

Linda Cotton Memorial Scholarship
(open to male/female students with a demonstrated interest in the Australian legal system and Indigenous peoples of Australia)

The Hon Serge Ferrier Family Law Bursary
(open to male/female students enrolled in Introduction to Family Law LAWS3376).

APPLICATIONS extended to Wednesday 24 MARCH 2010

Equitas Lawyers is a commercial law firm with its office in Technology Park, Bentley. We are seeking a law student interested in gaining hands on work experience in a commercial law firm.

The firm’s practice areas include: business sales and acquisitions, real estate transactions (including buying and selling residential and commercial real estate and leasing); advising on company law matters; private client work (including wills, trusts and powers of attorney) and commercial litigation.

The successful candidate would also be involved in firm administration. If you are interested please send your CV to: mayo@equitaslawyers.com.au.

I have a position available for mature age students seeking regular part-time commercial law work.  We are a small Subiaco based commercial firm (parking is available and free).  Hours are negotiable to suit reliable applicants.

We offer varied commercial work including but not limited to, small business planning and management, contract negotiation and preparation, complex succession and estate planning, finance and property work.

Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any queries about the position.

Applications should be sent directly to me at Redmond@ampalmer.com.au or can be made by calling me on 9388 8850.

Redmond Garmony
AM Palmer & Associates

Commencing July 2010

Applications are invited for the position of Associate to the Hon Justice Hall of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.

The position will commence in July 2010 and will be for either a 12 or 18 month period. It is preferable that the appointment be for a period of 18 months, however, 12 month appointments will be considered.

The position will commence on 19 July 2010. There will be a paid training period between 14 – 18 and 21 – 22 June 2010 (dates will be negotiable if the successful applicant has exams at this time).

Prospective applicants should possess the following attributes:

• A high level of academic achievement;
• Outstanding research and analytical skills;
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; and
• Editorial skills are an advantage

If you wish to apply for this position, your application should include a covering letter, curriculum vitae and a certified copy of your current academic transcript. Please send applications by post.

Please direct your application and any enquiries to:

Ms Meagan Hemsley
Associate to the Hon Justice Hall
Supreme Court of Western Australia
Stirling Gardens
Barrack Street
PERTH WA 6000
Ph: (08) 9421 5113

APPLICATIONS CLOSE NOON, MONDAY 19 APRIL 2010 (WST)

Monday 1^st March – ‘Networkshop’, networking master class with Michael Berkeley-Hill.

1-3pm Economics Conference Room

Tuesday 2^nd March – ‘Understanding the Priority Offer System’ with Renee Lamberth of Allens Arthur Robinson.

1-2pm Law Lecture Theatre

Wednesday 3^rd March – Careers Handbook Launch: Guest speaker Honourable Chief Justice Wayne Martin of the Western Australian Supreme Court.

1-2pm Law Courtyard

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The 2010 Perth Law Careers Fair (PLCF) will be held on Friday 5 March 2010 in the QV1 Lobby (corner of St Georges Tce and Milligan St, Perth).

The 2010 PLCF will commence at 11 am and conclude at 3 pm.

The PLCF is a joint initiative of the Law Students’ Societies of the University of Western Australia, the University of Notre Dame, Murdoch University and Edith Cowan University.

The primary aim of the PLCF is to provide Western Australian law students with an invaluable opportunity to meet, speak with and gather information and literature from possible future employers. The PLCF also allows employers the chance to promote and advertise their firm or organisation to a large number of students. In this way the event has proved to be a beneficial and rewarding experience for employers and students alike.  Along with maintaining the integral core career areas that have aided in the fair attaining its reputation as a ‘must attend’ event for law students, the 2010 PLCF additionally aims to incorporate a broader range of alternative careers pathways so as to appeal to a wider range of law students than ever before.

Originally called the ‘Tri-Law Careers Fair’, the first PLCF was held in 2003 and attracted approximately 500 students. Following that initial success the PLCF has moved from strength to strength. The 2009 PLCF drew together more than 1000 students.

The 2010 PLCF will be the eighth annual Careers Fair.  The fair will once again be covered by LexisNexis’ ‘Lawyer2B’ magazine.  In 2010, it will also be publicised in Graduate Careers Australia’s inaugural publication of ‘Graduate Opportunities in Law and the Legal System’.

In 2010 the articled clerk and vacation clerk recruitment process in WA will be DIFFERENT to the recruitment process of recent years. For a neat summary of the new recruitment process, we urge you to look at the attached document – “Law Society of WA Recruitment Dates and Guidelines“.

The key information contained in that document is also summarised below.

Important Dates

1. Applying for a winter 2010 vacation clerkship?
_--Applications open 15 FEBRUARY 2010 and close 26 MARCH 2010.

2. Applying for a 2011 articled clerkship?
—-Applications open 5 JULY 2010 and close 6 AUGUST 2010.

3. Applying for a summer 2010/2011 vacation clerkship or Winter 2011 vacation clerkship?
—-Applications open 9 AUGUST 2010 and close 20 AUGUST 2010.

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