It does not require you to have a business idea, business experience or even an interest in running a business. The competition is all about creating opportunities for young people to translate their academic learning into real life practical application as well as promoting growth of entrepreneurial values. You work on real challenges, with real businesses to gain real work experience that will boost your confidence and enhance your resume.

Now in its eighth year, Business Icon aims to open up the doors to many more participants through the creation of the Business Icon 48-hour challenge. In this challenge, teams will have 48 hours to create, develop and deliver an activity that raises money for charity in an entrepreneurial way. The winners will go on to compete in a 6 day competition in Melbourne in September.

For your chance to be part of this unique opportunity:
‘Like’ our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/businessiconaustralia
Register at the website www.businessicon.com by Sunday 1 July 2012

Follow us on twitter @business_icon_
If you have any questions please contact Lela Keighley via the website.

Lela Keighley

Project Coordinator – Business Icon Australia

Australian Experiential Learning Centre

The hours of work can be flexible around study and other commitments.  Usually we have had casual positions allowing students to work the number of hours they wish to during the week, around their study commitments.

We have had a number of students employed over the past 5 years, and several have worked here whilst completing their College of Laws requirements & then as solicitors.  At present, we have one student working two days a week, but would like to have another student of one to two days a week.

Anyone interested in the position should contact John O’Sullivan by email on or before Friday 22 June 2012.

iLaw Barristers & Solicitors is a progressive generalist law firm which is dynamic, and fast growing.

iLaw is offering up to three (3) vacation clerkships during the winter at its North Perth office. This will be an excellent opportunity for students who wish to develop their legal skills and gain an insight into a career in law. Ideal applicants will be reliable, and have completed their first (1st) or second (2nd) year of study in law.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate initiative, excellent written and communication skills, and a high attention to detail. Applicants must also be prepared to work diligently in a professional team environment. Successful applicants will be delegated to work with the firm’s heads of department on important matters, and are likely to be exposed to at least two areas of law during their clerkship. Aspects of this work will include legal research, letter writing, drafting, and administrative support. At the conclusion of their clerkship, a special certificate of completion will be provided in return for their efforts.

Applications for the above will be accepted via email only. Applicants must send their CV, academic transcript and covering letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required. Applications received later than 10:00am, 18 May 2012 will not be considered. However, please also note that clerkships may be filled before the deadline as applications will be assessed on an as-received basis, and interviews may be arranged accordingly.

WEDNESDAY 30 MAY 2012
6.00-7.30pm

THE CONSTITUTIONAL CENTRE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA,
40 Havelock Street, West Perth
Parking is available on site

Given the volume of legislation produced by Australian parliaments each year, is legal practise bereft of  the common law? Indeed, the High Court’s ‘Malaysian Solution’ Case,   Plaintiff M70/2011 and Momcilovic case, illustrate the real world importance and complexity of legislation and statutory interpretation. This twilight seminar will adopt a practical perspective focussing on three important areas of statutory interpretation; judicial approaches to the legislative text; recent changes to Interpretation Acts and the reality of advising clients and crafting statutory arguments for litigation.

Chair: Justice Ken Martin
View  from the Bench – Justice James Edelman – Uncommon interpretative techniques
Academic Perspective– Jacinta Dharmananda – Recent amendments
Barrister’s Perspective – Peter Quinlan SC
Panel discussion, Q & A

This seminar is free, however bookings are essential.  To contact the Constitutional Centre email: email hidden; JavaScript is required or telephone 6552 6222.  For further information call Betty O’Rourke on 6552 6222.

Having difficulty deciding what path to take after graduation? Hear about the employment options available in the legal profession from the people who actually work there. Choose the right career path for you!

Thursday, 24 March 2012 – 6pm to 7.30pm

The Law Society of Western Australia

Level 5, 160 St George’s Terrace, Perth

Join a Panel Discussion

The panel discussion will feature representatives from:

• The College of Law
• Large, medium and small firms
• The Courts
• Government
• Community Legal Associations

The panel discussion will be followed by drinks, nibbles and the opportunity to network with the panellists and members of the Young Lawyers Committee.

Register for this Free Event

To register, email your name and university to email hidden; JavaScript is required by Friday, 18 May 2012.

VENUE: Masters Room (Old Law Office, near Social Science Lecture Theatre)

DATE: Tuesday 15 May 2012, 1pm – 2pm

Venue: Supreme Court of WA

Date: Thursday May 17, 5:30-7pm

Register: email email hidden; JavaScript is required

Professional Assistants

These full time positions (4) will provide applicants with a unique opportunity to work closely with the most senior legal officers within government. Responsibilities include assisting in drafting legal opinions, submissions and correspondence and involvement in law reform. The word is interesting, diverse and challenging and will provide an excellent basis for a successful career in law.

Successful applicants will be appointed for two years beginning in January 2013. Following completion of the appointment Professional Assistants can reasonably expect, subject to performance, to be offered Articles with the State Solicitor and to be employed through their restricted practice period.

Applicants ideally should be in their penultimate year of study of law and be prepared to complete their study part-time over the two year period. Applications are also invited from graduates. Highly developed research, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills are essential. Applicants’ academic results should be such that applicants can reasonably anticipate being invited into an Honours programme in law.

To apply:

All applications must be submitted via the WA jobs board (www.jobs.wa.gov.au)

Recruitment dates for 2013 intake of Professional Assistants:

Applications open 30 March 2012

Applications close 4.30pm 18 May 2012

Law Graduate Training Program

State Solicitor’s Office will accept applications from law graduates (up to 7 positions) between 30 April and 15 June 2012 for its highly acclaimed Article Clerkship program for 2013. For the first time the State Solicitor’s Office will expand its law graduate program to accept applications from:

1. Law graduates wishing to undertake Articles

These traditional legal traineeships will involve 12 months as an Articled Clerk inclusive of the required external practical legal training with the Leo Cussen Institute (paid for by the State Solicitor’s Office). After admission these graduates will transition to one and a half years as a Legal Officer.

2. Law graduates who have completed the course work component of an approved practical legal training course (provided by the College of Law) but have not been admitted to practice law.

These graduates will still undertake a 12 month legal traineeship as an Articled Clerk but will not have to undertake further external practical legal training provided that the approved course work is completed prior to registration of articles. After admission at the conclusion of the Articles these graduates will transition to one and a half years as a Legal Officer.

3. Law graduates who have completed the requirements of an approved practical legal training course (such as that provided by the College of Law) and have already been admitted to practice and wish to undertake a Legal Officer Traineeship.

These law graduates will for 12 months undertake the same legal traineeship programme as Articled Clerks and at the same pay. Following completion of this traineeship, these graduates will transition to one and a half years as a Legal Officer.

General Article Clerk Recruitment Dates

Applications open 9am 30 April 2012

Applications Close 4.30pm 15 June 2012

Offers 9am 27 July 2012 – open until 5pm 31 July 2012

This will be the only recruitment process undertaken for selection for the 2013 Law Graduate intake for this office.

To apply

All applications must be submitted via the WA jobs board (www.jobs.wa.gov.au)

Please address your application to the A/General Manager Keith Whitehouse including:

- a cover letter discussing why you want to undertake Articles at the State Solicitor’s Office

- your resume

- a copy of your official academic transcript

Late applications cannot be accepted.

Further details can be found on the Office’s web pages: State Solicitor’s Office and all applications must be submitted through the WA Jobs Board Portal as in previous years.

The ACT Public Service Graduate Program will build on your academic success and extend your personal and professional skills through challenging on and off-the-job training and three work rotations across the service.

The ACT Public Service is seeking people with undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate qualifications for specialist areas including:

• Accounting / Finance / Economics;
• Architecture; Engineering – Civil / Mechanical;
• Civil Works;
• General Administration;
• Human Resources;
• Human Services;
• ICT;
• Landscape Architecture;
• Law;
• Project Management;
• Public Administration / Policy;
• Sustainability / Environment;
• Social Work; and
• Town Planning.

Commencing Salary

$58,870 plus superannuation, with promotion to an Administrative Service Officer level 5 or equivalent position upon successful completion of the ten month program.

For more information
Visit the website above or email: email hidden; JavaScript is required
The ACT Public Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity and diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process.

Application procedures

Eligibility
Applicants must have completed a minimum three-year bachelor degree (or international equivalent). Additionally, you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or a New Zealand Citizen with a Special Category Visa (SCV).

How to apply
Complete an online application at: www.jobs.act.gov.au/graduate

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

5:00pm 23 May 2012.

The program commences in February 2013.

Contact details
Graduate Jobs
Ph: 02 62059497
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When: Wednesday, 2nd May 2012 at 5.45pm for 6pm start.

Where: Norton Rose Australia, Level 39 Bankwest Tower, 108 St Georges Terrace, Perth.

The Presenter: Eleanor Jewell, Senior Associate, Norton Rose Australia.

The presentation will consider the changes in the multi-indicia test, whether this has been replaced with a test of whether an individual is “running a business”, and what this means in practice.

Following the presentation we invite attendees to join us for light refreshments and networking opportunities. To register: RSVP essential by registering here.

The IR Society thanks its sponsors for this event Norton Rose Australia. IRSWA seminars are free for IRSWA members*.

*Please note that in order to register for the event as an IRSWA member and therefore not be charged the $20, it is essential to login. Further, even though no payment is required for IRSWA members, the ordering system will require you to elect a payment method, please elect POP.

There is small charge of $20 for non-members and $5 for full time students. Full time students can register by emailing email hidden; JavaScript is required. If you have any problems registering for the above events, please contact the IR Society at email hidden; JavaScript is required  See further http://www.industrialrelations.com.au/viewStory/68963/IRSWA+May+Seminar+-+Sham+Contracting