August 14th, 2010
Dear SULS Members,
Further to our earlier notice, on Monday the 23rd of August (from 1-2pm in Seminar Room 105 of the New Law School) we will be holding a Special General Meeting to vote upon proposed changes to the Electoral Regulations contained in the SULS Constitution.
In an effort to make the changes as seamless and comprehensive as possible, we would encourage anyone interested in attending the meeting to consider this document which sets out the proposal that will be considered at the meeting. This proposal has sought to consolidate all electoral provisions in the Electoral Regulations, rather than having them dispersed throughout the Constitution and Electoral Regulations as is currently the case, and has also sought to clarify current areas of confusion.
If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact secretary@suls.org.au.
Kind Regards,
The SULS Executive
August 11th, 2010
The 2010 issue of Yemaya, the SULS women’s journal, has now been released.
For the first time, the Sydney University Law Society will be awarding a People’s Choice Award. To nominate your favourite three submissions (either visual or written), visit http://bit.ly/afFkmD.
A prize will be awarded for the most popular submission.
August 7th, 2010
Date: Monday 23rd August
Time: 1-2pm
Location: New Law School Seminar Room 105
Purpose: To provide all SULS members with an opportunity to propose and vote on amendments to the SULS Constitution, specifically the Electoral Regulations.
Please note: As our Annual General Meeting will be held in October, where more broad-ranging amendments to the Constitution may be proposed, we ask that all members wishing to propose changes restrict themselves to reviewing the Electoral Regulations.
All proposed changes should be sent to Meredith Simons at secretary@suls.org.au and must be received by Thursday the 12th of August.
The Secretary will then give notice of all proposed changes to SULS members by Sunday the 15th of August. This notice shall be given by email to the SULS mailing list and by posting on the SULS website. A copy of the proposed changes will also be available in the SULS office.
If you have any questions please direct them to secretary@suls.org.au.
Kind Regards,
The SULS Executive
July 28th, 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 July 2010, 10 AM BST. For more information, visit http://www.asylumaid.org.uk/pages/vacancies.html
July 20th, 2010
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:
- Scholarship winner and Oxford University law alumnus
- Vice President, International Council of Commercial Arbitration 2002-2010
- Vice President, International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (Paris) 2006-2009
- Member, Permanent Court of Arbitration (The Hague) since 1995-2010
- Partner, Allen & Gledhill (Singapore’s largest law firm) for over 30 years
- Admitted to practice in Singapore, England and Wales, Wes Malaysia and Victoria, Australia
- Judicial Commissioner, Supreme Court of Singapore, 1991-1992
- Senior Counsel, Supreme Court of Singapore since 1997
- United Nations Compensation Commissioner (Geneva), 2000-2002
July 12th, 2010
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.
July 12th, 2010
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.
July 9th, 2010
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.
July 3rd, 2010
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
July 3rd, 2010
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.
Email: MauriceMendelson@blackstonechambers.com
