LSS Newsletter: Week 9

Sponsor Event: 6 October - Leo Cussen Info Session
5 - 7PM , Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 1, 360 Little Bourke St, Melbourne
At this event, you can have a look around their facilities, meet with current Leo Cussen trainees, along with graduates who are now working in the legal sector.
There will also be a presentation where you can find out more about their Practical Training Course which is offered onsite (full time) and online (full-time and part-time).
Flyer attached.
Light refreshments will be provided, to register visit:
www.leocussen.edu.au/info_session

ALSA's inaugural Public Interest and Public Sector Careers Guide
The guide covers a wide and diverse range of employers and employment pathways, and is aimed at law students and graduates of all ages.
Included in the guide is a wealth of information about public service careers, public interest practice, family law, criminal law and public law across the public, private and non-government sectors. We've also included a wide range of information about 'non-practice' careers across all kinds of sectors, as well as a number of profiles from individuals in the sector.
Available for download now.
Please head to www.rmitlss.com/publications for your copy

Lawskool Discount! - 15% off
As an RMIT Law Students’ Society member, lawskool.com.au would like to provide you with a 15% discount off all Lawskool summaries, model exams, mind maps, flash cards, case notes and audio notes until 30 September 2015.
Visit www.lawskool.com.au and enter promo code ‘LSK915’ to receive your discount.
Lawskool products are an invaluable resource to assist you to prepare for your upcoming exams and a valued LSS Sponsor

8 October - Your Career: Pathways, Options and Opportunities
6 - 7:30PM
Law students, graduates and new solicitors are invited to learn about the range of opportunities available for those beginning a career in the legal profession. Hear from young lawyers working in various areas of legal practice on how they chose their different directions. Explore the options available to you, whether you are still studying your degree or have already been practising for a few years. There is no singular way to be a great lawyer – a top city-based firm isn’t the only path to success, and the best choice for you might not be what you think. The diverse panel of speakers is made up of practitioners in pro bono, a suburban firm and a double degree graduate. Come hear how they chose their divergent career directions, ask questions and gain insights into forming your own goals.

15 October - Rethinking Networking: How To Make Your Net…Work
6 - 7:30PM
Networking is a valuable asset in your careers toolbox that allows you build your profile, meet mentors, gather information or even get a job. This seminar will help you to build the skills and confidence you need to network effectively. Join us to meet new contacts in the law and begin the process of extending your professional reach. Proudly sponsored by Gordon & Jackson Barristers.

22 October - LIV National Golden Gavel and Australian Young Lawyer Awards
6:30 - 10:00PM
In a world dominated by the fiercest competitors, seven brave opponents prepare for a battle of wills and a struggle to survive. We have scoured the nation for the top contender from each state and territory, putting their public speaking skills to the test with five-minute speeches on a range of hilarious yet hard-hitting topics. After weeks of struggle and triumph, it is time for the final battle: a stand-off pitting state against state, territory against territory, in one last eloquently delivered verbal spar at the State Library in Melbourne. Twenty-four hours to prepare. Five minutes to speak. Only one can rise to the top and conquer all.

VOLUNTEERING
The City2Sea presented by Westpac is on the 15th November and has been an annual event for Melbourne since 2011 and is now part of the Run Out Loud series around Australia!

The race location starts in Melbourne CBD and makes it's way to St Kilda via Albert Park. The races consist of a 15km race and a 5km race which is the same course but doesn't detour through Albert Park.

We are currently asking Community groups around Melbourne to get involved in helping us with various roles across the course. Below are just a couple of examples you may like to choose from.

It is a very fun team activity that will benefit your community group in the long run.

We encourage volunteers of all ages, although some may be small we just ask to have an adult supervisor at all times.

Free parking is available at the event for all volunteers this includes mini bus' if needed.

Please email president@rmitlss.com if you are interested in volunteering for the day

*INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY*
International Human Rights Program, Geneva, Switzerland
European Summer Law Program, Universita di Macerata, Italy
Winter 2016

Murdoch University of Western Australia is inviting RMIT JD students to consider applying for two overseas programs it is running in mid 2016.
Three undergraduate units are offered as aprt of the International Human Rights Program in Geneva and three units are available in the European Summer Law Program at the University of Macerata, Italy. These units run intensively over three weeks during the Australian winter break.
Posters advertising these programs have been displayed on a noticeboard in RMIT’s Graduate School of Business and Law.
Applications close in December 2016 and information on eligibility and application processes can be accessed at www.murdoch.edu.au/School-of-Law/International-Programs/