Want to know the truth about pro bono practices at top commercial law firms? The National Pro Bono Resource Centre’s “Pro Bono Practices Guide 2009″ is a good place to start. The guide contains an objective and critical account of how the pro bono commitments of each firm measure up to a set of core criteria.
Click here to download the Guide.
The SULS Careers Guide 2010 is now available online. Click here to download it.
It is my pleasure to introduce the Sydney University Law Society Careers Guide 2010. Building on the strengths of past years’ guides, we have broadened the guide’s scope while deepening its engagement in areas traditionally addressed.
We have continued to tailor law firm and corporate profiles to address the information most relevant to law students. We have also built upon the work of previous years in presenting students with a full service ‘human resources’ section, equipping students with all the skills they need to translate their experiences into applications.
We have substantially developed profiles of public sector organisations on both a state and national level to better reflect the important role lawyers play in advocacy and policy- making. In addition we have introduced a new section relating to careers at the Bar and we have broadened the guide’s remit in addressing career opportunities in Asia.
Significantly, we have chosen to omit reference to legal careers in social justice in this edition of the guide. Appreciative of the important role lawyers play in that ‘industry’, we have decided to produce a comprehensive stand-alone guide complete with a broad cross- section of organisations, individual profiles and a step-by-step guide to assist students pursue an interest in the area.
I am grateful to the SULS Careers Sub-Committee in 2010 for their work. The Section Co- ordinators have done an excellent job in determining the direction of their section and coordinating the work of committee members. Special thanks must also to Olivia Teh, Matt Balzarolo and Jacques McElhone who worked tirelessly to piece together the information received and realise a tremendously innovative design and layout for the Guide.
We hope the guide proves to be a useful resource for law students and graduates alike and on behalf of SULS I wish you all the best with your career-related endeavours.
Surya Gopalan
SULS Vice-President (Careers) 2010
Asylum Aid, a UK-based asylum-seeker support service, is seeking a Senior Legal Researcher to consult for a 6 month period on their ‘Statelessness’ project.
Asylum Aid is a vibrant and influential charity providing asylum seekers and refugees in the UK with free legal advice, representation and support. It lobbies and campaigns for a just asylum system and is among the leading agencies working with asylum seekers in the UK. It has recently increased the scope of its work to include stateless persons, both providing them with legal representation and advocating for their protection. It is now seeking consultancy support for the first stage on a major research project on statelessness in the UK, undertaken jointly with UNHCR.
Applications Close 29 June 10 AM BST. For more information, visit http://www.asylumaid.org.uk/pages/vacancies.html
When: 5th August 2010 (Thursday)
Time: 1pm
Location: New Law Lecture Theatre Room 104
A career in law knows no global boundaries!
Interested in an international career in law? Join SULS’ inaugural International Perspective Forum which features one of Asia’s leading international arbitrators, MICHAEL HWANG, S.C.
Named in “Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2010” as one of the most highly acclaimed legal expert in the Asia Pacific region, Michael boasts a long and exciting career in law. His involvements in cross-border arbitration and mediation disputes span across more than 30 jurisdictions and territories. Michael’s career highlights include:
Students who have completed their law degrees mid-year may be interested in getting a head start on their practical legal training.
The College of Law’s next PLT intake commences 19 July 2010 in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA and the ACT. Full-time students could complete their coursework in October 2010 and part-time students in February 2011.
For any questions call 1300 856 111 or visit www.collaw.edu.au/plt.
Representatives from a number of commercial law firms (every firm which presented at Sydney Law School during ‘Clerkship Season’) will be returning to Sydney law school for a ‘last-ditch-clerkship-application-enquiry-corridor-fair’ (a more digestible name will emerge in the coming weeks). In a very informal, relaxed atmosphere (likely to involve doughnuts and chocolate), prospective summer clerkship applicants can ask any last questions they may have in respect of their applications. It is envisaged each firm will send a HR representative and a recent graduate/former summer clerk – two people who will know the do’s and don’ts of applications.
The event will take place from 1pm – 2pm on Wednesday 26 July (the first week back). Students will be advised of any changes ASAP.
The Sydney Centre for International Law is seeking two students to volunteer as interns at the Centre in Semester 2, 2010, for one day per week. The Sydney Centre is a leading research centre on public and private international law. Interns are involved in the full range of Centre activities, including high level legal research; policy submissions to parliamentary inquiries and law reform bodies; human rights case work and legal opinions; speech writing; planning and hosting public events; assisting with media inquiries; liaising with NGOs, community and professional bodies; and preparing Centre publications such as the Australian International Law Journal and the Centre’s newsletter. Previously interns have worked on issues such as peacekeeping, nuclear proliferation, United Nations sanctions, transnational crime, status of military forces agreements, terrorism, Antarctica, the death penalty, torture and war crimes, cluster bombs, economic and social rights, among others.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV, academic transcript to date and a half page statement explaining why you would like to intern with the Centre. Applicants should have a strong academic record and a demonstrated interest in international affairs or foreign policy. You must have completed the undergraduate compulsory unit International Law.
The closing date for applications is Friday 16 July Applicants must be ready to start the internship from Week 1. Send applications to: law.scil@sydney.edu.au
Maurice Mendelson QC – an eminent barrister in public international law – recruits paid legal research assistants on a needs basis in his chambers in London (Blackstone Chambers). The exact subject-matter varies. Interested doctoral or post-doctoral researchers, or Master’s level students having or expected to get first class honours or graduate with distinction, are asked to write to Mr Mendelson with a CV, including the names of two referees and an indication of the areas that you feel comfortable working in.
The National Administrative Law Forum is Australia’s pre-eminent Administrative Law conference, having been held every year since 1991.The 2010 Forum will be the 20th National Forum.
The theme for the 2010 Forum is Delivering Administrative Justice. The ideal of administrative justice is to ensure that decisions affecting individuals and the community are made, and disputes and grievances are resolved, fairly and lawfully. The 2010 Forum focuses on issues and challenges in delivering administrative justice from the varied perspectives of those involved: those affected by decisions, reviewers, and practitioners.
It will be held on 22 and 23 July 2010 at the Faculty of Law, University of Sydney.
For more information and the registration form, click here.
The Sydney Globalist, an undergraduate international affairs magazine produced by students at the University of Sydney, is now seeking applications for VACANT STAFF POSITIONS on the Editorial Board for Semester 2, 2010.
Joining the staff of The Sydney Globalist is an excellent opportunity to sharpen your editorial, marketing, management and teamwork skills. Successful candidates will work alongside some of the brightest student minds at the University, and will be credited for contributing to a respected student publication that has a readership of more than 3,000. Applications are especially encouraged from students interested in taking on more senior roles within The Sydney Globalist Editorial Board in 2011.
The application process involves the submission of a cover letter (300 words max), a curriculum vitae (2 pages max) and the completion of a short questionnaire. More detailed information on staff roles and the application process can be found here, which you should read carefully before submitting your application.
Please note that the final deadline for the submission of applications is Saturday, 19 June 2010.
If you have any questions about the application process, what the positions on offer entail, or the magazine more generally, please do not hesitate to get in touch with May Samali, Editor-in-Chief, via e-mail (editor@thesydneyglobalist.org).
Additionally, click here for the Globalist’s most recent newsletter, which provides information on the newest addition to our Board of Advisers as well as testimonials from our Honorary Board Members.