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Heading into the downhill slope to Christmas, there are still plenty of things to get involved with at the YLS.
I encourage all of you to consider mentoring and come to an information session on October 6 at the LIV. Mentoring is an important way to develop your career as well as a unique source of support and inspiration - for both mentors and mentees. As young lawyers, we can benefit both from being a mentor as well as being mentored. |
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Don't miss out on being part of the Young Lawyers team in the Run 4 Refugees on October 10. As part of the Melbourne Marathon, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is hoping to have 1000 people Run 4 Refugees and raise $100,000. Taking part is easy – and you can run or walk.
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Save the date: the annual Young Lawyers' Section Christmas party and AGM is on Friday, 26 November. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the year's achievements and support Disability Justice Advocacy. Thinking about getting more involved in the YLS next year? Give me a call to discuss what role you could play in the YLS in 2011. Executive position nominations open this month.
Julie Fraser | Young Lawyers' Section President |
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Young Lawyers' Section Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Young Lawyers' Section 2010 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at 5.30pm on Friday, 26 November. Business to be conducted at the AGM will include the presentation of the 2010 Young Lawyers' Section annual report and the announcement of nominations to the 2011 Young Lawyers' Section Executive Committee.
Young Lawyers Journal
The Spring/Summer edition of the Young Lawyers Journal is now available. Featuring an informative feature article on Dealing with Disclosure, an insight into the life of a judge's associate and a guide to leaving the office behind this holiday season, this edition is not to be missed. Look out for your copy with this month's LIJ or view online.
Nomination to the YLS Executive Committee
We encourage your nomination to the Young Lawyers' Section Executive Committee for 2011. If you are interested in being nominated as president, vice-president, chair or co-chair of one of the committees, please complete and return the nomination form by Friday, 22 October. An election will be held at the AGM if there is more than one nomination for a position.
Vote Now (pdf).
Regional & Suburban Young Lawyers' Week
A host of activities has been arranged across Victoria for Regional & Suburban Young Lawyers' Week. From 4-10 October, young lawyers will have plenty of chances to get together and celebrate what's great about working in regional and suburban Victoria. Everyone is welcome to attend the events – bring your partners, colleagues and friends to join the celebrations.
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LIV Legal Awards Shortlisted Nominees Announced
LIV president Steven Stevens and the awards committee congratulate the shortlisted nominees for the 2010 President's Awards. Join us at the LIV Legal Awards Presentation Lunch on Friday, 5 November to recognise and celebrate these outstanding members of Victoria's legal community.
National Golden Gavel Competition
On Friday, 29 October, the winner of the 2010 Victorian Golden Gavel Competition, Athol Birtley from Allens Arthur Robinson, will head up to Canberra to represent Victoria in the national competition against other young lawyers from around Australia. Good luck Athol, we wish you all the best.
Government Law Section AGM
The Government Law Section (GLS) would love to have more young lawyers involved in its work. Why not come along to the AGM on Tuesday 30 November at 12:30pm, find out about the GLS and its committee and consider nominating to join. It would be a great way to develop your skills in areas relating to government /public sector work.
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PILCH Law and Social Change Dialogue - 19 October
What do Gandhi, Margaret Thatcher and Banjo Paterson all have in common? They all helped define nations . . . and were all lawyers. Lawyers have been calling for justice in the courts and on the streets for decades, , often against great odds. Some do this using legal tools, working within the legal system. Others go outside these traditional methods or abandon the law altogether. So can the law – and lawyers – have the power to bring about social change, and is it even their role?
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Women's Business in the Law
Indigenous women work for their communities in orrections, Koori Courts, Koori Justice, the Victorian Bar, Victoria Police and in law firms and agencies across the state. On Thursday, 14 October, the unique perspective and diverse career paths of Indigenous women in law and justice will be recognised in a fundraising event for Tarwirri, Victoria's peak advocacy body for Indigenous law students and lawyers. The breakfast will bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous members of the wider legal profession in the spirit of reconciliation.
Movie Ticket Giveaway - The Social Network
Monday 25th October, Hoyts Melbourne Central 6.30pm
Courtesy of Sony Pictures Young Lawyers Section members can win one of 10 double passes to a preview screening of The Social Network. On a night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and heatedly begins working on a new idea. In a fury of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorm room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history... but for this entrepreneur, success leads to both personal and legal complications. Only at the Movies! More information.
More information. Tickets available to the first 10 entries, winners will be contacted by Sony Pictures. ENTER NOW!
Rowing for Lawyers - The Legally MAD Cup
Sunday 28th November
The Legally MAD Cup is a social rowing event for lawyers (or others who work in the legal industry) which has now been held for a number of years. No prior experience is necessary as the event involves 5 weeks of instruction (only one hour a week) followed by a regatta where races are held in the city over a short 500 metre course. It is open to all male, all female or mixed gender crews. It is a great way to develop team bonding in the ultimate team sport and to have fun and get fit all at the same time. The current title holders DLA Phillips Fox are looking for some competition and are throwing down the challenge to other firms to support this event and to enter a crew or two as quickly as possible - as the training sessions start in mid-October.
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LIV Library
Legal Research Training in Ballarat
Tuesday, 26 October
As part of the LIV library's commitment to member education, training librarian Sally Manser will be in Ballarat offering both workshops and one-to-one/small group training. For more information, contact the library on ph 9607 9360 or library@liv.asn.au.
Option 1: Legal Research Workshop from 2-4pm at Wendouree West Community Learning Hub. Cost: $100 LIV members, $200 non-members.
Option 2: Tailored training session in the morning at your office (contact the library to arrange a time) on free legal research databases and subscription products (CaseBAse and CCH) that meets your needs. Cost: $100 LIV Members, $200 non-members.
LIV Library Legal Research Training
The LIV library offers regular training sessions on how to effectively search for case law and legislation. We offer small group workshops and research refresher one-to-one sessions. For more information visit the LIV whatsOn Calendar or contact the library on ph 9607 9360 or library@liv.asn.au. |
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Insights into Practice and Procedure in the Civil Jurisdiction of the Magistrates' Court
Tuesday, 5 October 5.30pm
The Young Lawyers Program is suitable for young lawyers and those who wish to refresh or upgrade skills.
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Introduction to Mortgages
Tuesday, 12 October 5.30pm
This seminar will provide an essential guide to the typical issues encountered in legal practice when dealing with mortgages.
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Interlocutory Injunctions, Mareva Orders & Other
Tuesday, 19 October 5.30pm
The seminar will discuss the principles applied by Victorian courts in determining applications for interlocutory injunctions and freezing or Mareva orders, with particular reference to the cases of Bradto Pty Ltd v State of Victoria, Tymbook Pty Ltd v State of Victoria, Australian Broadcasting Corp v O'Neill and O. 37A.
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Tips and Traps of Residential Conveyancing
Tuesday, 26 October 5.30pm
This session is for new lawyers, paralegals and legal executives who have found themselves at the steep end of the learning curve. The elements of Contracts of Sale and Vendor's Statements (s32s) will be discussed with the benefit and wisdom of experience.
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Bond with the Bar
Friday, 22 October, 5.30pm
The LIV Young Lawyers' Section and Victorian Bar invites all young lawyers and new barristers to this social and networking evening. This event is free to members of the YLS and Victorian Bar, so don't miss out.
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Join the Green Revolution - Green Practice Information Session
Wednesday 3 November
Environmental sustainability is increasingly becoming a focus for the legal community and many law firms are considering ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Join like-minded practitioners at the LIV Green Practice information session and learn about exciting opportunities for firms and lawyers who think green. Speakers at the event will include Dr Kate Auty, Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability and The Hon John Thwaites of the Monash Sustainability Institute. The information session will be followed by canapes and drinks.
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Later Lawyers Network Lunch
Thursday, 4 November, 1pm
Later Lawyers' networking lunches offer the perfect opportunity for later lawyers to get together on a regular basis, share their experiences with other later lawyers and hear from guest speakers who have also entered the law later in life. On 4 November, guest speaker Jonathan Wilkinson, associate to Supreme Court Justice Kim Hargrave, will talk about his experiences. Lunch will be included. Please note: only online registrations will be taken for this event.
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Big Brother is Watching
Wednesday, 10 October 6-8pm
Every Australian is entitled to the right of privacy and the right to freedom of speech and movement. 'Big Brother is Watching: Censorship and Privacy in Modern Australia' is a panel debate on how Government policies and laws infringe on these rights. A panel of cyber law experts and academics will debate this hot topic focusing on the recent proposal for a mandatory internet filter, the proposal to record and retain the internet browser history of all Australian internet users, surveillance in public places and the rights to privacy under the Charter and whether a tort of privacy will be introduce.
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LIV Legal Fun Run and Power Walk
Monday, 15 November 5.30pm
Get out of the office and get active with the 2010 LIV Fun Run and Power Walk! Register now for the premier legal sporting event of the year which sees over 1000 members of the legal community running 8km or walking 4km around the Tan track. After the races those taking part, as well as those cheering from the sidelines, are invited to celebrate with our prize-giving ceremony and famous gourmet BBQ. Register now for your chance to win a Polar Elite Training Pack valued at $900!!
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2011 LIV Legal Directory and Diaries - order your copies now
The LIV Legal Directory and Diaries offers young legal professionals an essential reference tool. As well as hundreds of useful contacts, the Legal Directory and Diaries feature essential practice-related information at your fingertips, including court sitting dates, penalty interest rates, Australian Securities and Investments Commission fee schedules, a property law Q&A and more. Pre-order your 2011 Legal Directory and Diaries online or download an order form now. |
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Later Lawyers' Network Mentoring Program
The LIV's Later Lawyers' Network invites mature-aged law students and law graduates who have come from another career a one-on-one opportunity to meet with, ask questions and learn from experienced lawyers with similar interests. The network is pleased to invite you to register your interest in becoming a mentee for the 2011 mentoring program. If you are interested in being a mentee, please read the program guidelines and complete a mentee expression of interest form and return to the YLS.
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October
Wednesday, 6 October, 8-9am
Executive Committee
Thursday, 7 October 1-2pm
Editorial Committee
Tuesday, 19 October 1-2pm
Social Committee
Wednesday, 20 October 5pm teleconference
Regional & Suburban Young Lawyers Committee
Thursday, 21 October 1-2pm
Community Issues Committee
Tuesday, 26 October 1-2pm
Professional Development Committee
For more information, or if you are interested in joining one of the committees, please complete an online Expression of Interest Form
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Movie Ticket Giveaway
The Social Network
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5 November
LIV Legal Awards 2010
10 November
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Solicitor, Melbourne, Eastern Suburbs
Thomas Egan is a small boutique firm in Kew seeking a solicitor with a mix of experience in Property/ Commercial/Family and Litigation Law. Minimum 3yrs experience in one or more of these practice areas is required.
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