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We guarantee our students a place in the clinical legal education program to build their knowledge, experience, and confidence. When you join Monash Law, you will have the opportunity to provide expert legal help to those who would otherwise slip through the cracks under this guarantee.
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Will you change the future of legal tech at the Global Legal Hackathon?
Is there a problem in the legal industry that requires a tech solution? Join the Global Legal Hackathon at Monash Law (22-24 February) and you can be part of the fix.
Australians think our politicians are corrupt, but where is the evidence?
There is a public perception that a small elite is reaping large benefits in Australian society in terms of political influence and its flow-on dividends, writes Dr Yee-Fui Ng.
Explainer: How does mental illness affect sentencing?
The Victorian Court of Appeal has significantly reduced the sentence given to a mother who killed three of her children. Dr Jamie Walvisch explores how this can happen.
Are AFL footballers above the law?
A notorious on-field incident in the AFL has exposed inconsistencies in how our legal system treats different perpetrators of acts of violence, says Dr Eric Windholz.
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NOMINATIONS CLOSE NEXT FRIDAY 22 FEB - DON'T MISS OUT Have you (or a student you know) demonstrated a significant commitment to advancing Monash University's goals of social justice, human rights and a sustainable environment? 🏅APPLY / NOMINATE for the Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement here ➡️ https://www.monash.edu/law/current-students/assessments/prizes/sir-john-monash-medal
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WANT TO GET MORE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND BUILD YOUR CV? Come to the Clinical Unit Showcase! There are 2 ways you can get more practical experience in your law degree: Professional Practice Units at our Law Clinics or Clinical placements at one of our partner organisations Want to find out more? Monash Law Chambers (555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne) Level 2 Wednesday 27 Feb 11.30am -1.30pm See you there!
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Looking to find more happiness and wellbeing in your legal career in 2019? Register now for the National Wellness for Law Forum 2019 (14-15 February, Melbourne).
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NOMINATIONS CLOSING SOON - DON'T MISS OUT Have you (or someone you know) demonstrated a significant commitment to advancing Monash University's goals of social justice, human rights and a sustainable environment? 🏅APPLY / NOMINATE for the Sir John Monash Medal for Outstanding Achievement here ➡️ https://www.monash.edu/law/current-students/assessments/prizes/sir-john-monash-medal
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For many Indigenous Australians, 26 January marks the memory of dispossession. But for others it is a celebration of modern Australia. Should we reinvent #AustraliaDay and recognise that settlement is also invasion? Can we ensure that this day has the same reverence as Anzac Day? Or do we need to create a new day, that not only acknowledges our past, but also our unified future?
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Looking for real-world industry experience in 2019? Monash Law is excited to announce clinical placements are now open for Clinical Period 2, 2019. Placements are 1 day/week for 12 weeks and feature a range of opportunities including: Commercial law firms Community Legal Centres In-house counsel Boutique law firms Government departments Tech start-ups Further details on each placement can be found below. Applications close 11 Feb, 2019, so get in quick to ensure you don't miss out.
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“What you and your team work on could be the next big thing in legal tech. But taking part in the Hackathon can bring you so much more than that." Registration is now open - get a team together or fly solo and join the Global Legal Hackathon 2019 - Monash Law, Melbourne (February 22-24). #GLH2019 #MonashGLH2019 #legalhack
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Recent Developments in Schemes of Arrangement - National Commercial Law Seminar Series (Wed 6 March 5:15pm)… https://t.co/8daU9MWbMz
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Trailblazers: Insights from Women of Influence, featuring @SusanCarland, @BecGoddard22 & @ANZ_AU's CFO Michelle Jab… https://t.co/hBlO8sqKit
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RT @MonashUni: We're a joint winner of the @FinancialReview's Most Employable Students Award in the Top 100 Future Leaders Competition. Jam…
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Trailblazers: Insights from Women of Influence, featuring @SusanCarland, @BecGoddard22 & @ANZ_AU's CFO Michelle Jab… https://t.co/FefdARewwt
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RT @WellnessForLaw: Associate Professor Rachel Spencer and Phd student Claire Carrol @MonashLawSchool are presenting on clinical legal educ…
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RT @WellnessForLaw: Phil Corbett QC is now taking us through the latest results of the @VictorianBar wellbeing survey This survey borrows…
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Have you (or a student you know) demonstrated a commitment to advancing @MonashUni's goals of social justice, human… https://t.co/x12NuIbWAn
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RT @BeckyBatagol: This is a really interesting paper from @UNSWLaw researchers at #WellnessForLaw. The advent of new technology, incl AI, h…