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This month the Young Lawyers Section hosts the third annual Victorian Golden Gavel Competition. With only 24 hours to prepare, 10 young lawyers will showcase their public speaking skills with five minute speeches on hilarious yet hard hitting topics. This is quickly becoming one of the standout events on the young lawyers calendar and will be a very entertaining night. Make sure you get your ticket. Also in May, we launch the first Later Lawyers Networking lunch for 2011 and host our Money Money Money seminar. This seminar is about planning your financial future and cover topics such consolidating debt, how to save and investing. Don't miss out. |
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Golden Gavel Competition
The YLS wishes the following young lawyers the best of luck at next week’s Golden Gavel Competition:
- Daniel Kinsey Allens Arthur Robinson
- Jarrod Bayliss-McCulloch Baker & McKenzie
- Bridie Boyle Blake Dawson
- Leigh Howard Clayton Utz
- Simon Wolfe Herbert Geer
- Laura Hartmann Lander & Rogers
- Nathan Lowenstein Maddocks
- Nick Russell Mallesons Stephen Jaques
- Natalie Devitsakis Maurice Blackburn
- Roland Muller Parke Lawyers
We look forward to having two of you represent Victoria at the National competition in September.
Information for Regional & Suburban Young Lawyers
Are you working in regional or suburban Victoria? Did you know the YLS has a specific Regional & Suburban Young Lawyers Committee (RSYLC) which provides a vital support network for young lawyers practising in regional Victoria and suburban Melbourne. Our objective is to assist you in developing your personal and professional skills and assist you in expanding your networks and making friends. To contact your regional or suburban representative comtact the young lawyers section. Contact your YLS representation.
Short Story Competition
Looking for a way to express your creative side? LIV Young Lawyers has launched the inaugural Short Story Competition. Submissions must be 750–1500 words and have a "legal flavour". Entries are due by 30 June. Great prizes to be won including publication of the winning entry in the final 2011 edition of the Young Lawyers Journal in December. All other submissions will be published online. More information.
Careers in Law
Where your law degree can take you
The YLS Professional Development Committee has introduced a new feature to bring to readers each month. This feature is aimed at highlighting the extensive career opportunities available to law students and young lawyers. A profile will be delivered to members to showcase the many and varied opportunities in law. This month we are feature Rhiannon Hough, Judges' Associate, Supreme Court of Victoria. Read more (pdf).
Commercial Law Section (CLS)
IP/IT Committee and Trade Practices Committee
The CLS would love to have more young lawyers involved in its IP/IT and trade practices work. Why not come along to one of these Committee meetings and find out what these Committees are about. It could be a great way to develop your skills in these areas and meet other professionals who have already chosen to specialise in these fields. For details on the next meeting dates, please email Vanessa Iacono at viacono@liv.asn.au.
PILCH Walk for Justice
Monday 16 May 2011
The Walk for Justice, now in its fourth year, raises much needed funds for PILCH organisations and their legal assistance schemes in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
More information
LIV President's Blog
The LIV President's Blog ran a post on Surviving and Thriving in the Law, discussing the Health and Wellbeing seminars that Young Lawyers are running. This has been our most popular blog post so far, which tells us that all of our members have an interest in general physical and mental health.
Twitter @LIV President
Caroline Counsel is also on Twitter and can be found at @LIVPresident, if you are on twitter come and follow us to keep up with all sorts of things happening at the LIV, we even sent a few tweets from the LIV Legal Comedy Debate, using #LIVComedy. There is a new blog post at least once a week, you can subscribe to the blog via RSS or email, or keep up via links from Twitter. We encourage you to include your thoughts, concerns and feedback in the comments section of the blog and look forward to connecting with you as we move into new social media outlets. |
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Offers and Settlement Agreements
Tuesday 3 May, 5.30 - 7pm
This seminar covers: requirements for a valid Calderbank Offer; requirements for a valid offer of Compromise; acceptance of offers; settlement agreements; rejection of offers & enforcement of settlement agreements
Presenter: Peter Little, Barrister, Victorian Bar
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Drafting and Understanding Pleadings
Tuesday 10 May, 5.30 - 7pm
An interactive session on how to draft a compliant statement of claim, defence & reply.
Presenter: Craig Harrison SC, Barrister, Victorian Bar
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Developments in 2010 / 2011 Including Defacto Property
Tuesday 17 May, 5.30 - 7pm
Update your skills in this essential area for 2011.
Presenter: Patrick M O'Shannessy, Barrister, Victorian Bar
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Choosing the Right Business Structure for Your Client
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Learn to help your client select the appropriate structure to operate a business or make an investment.
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Commercial Leases
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
This seminar will provide a detailed overview of the essential aspects of a commercial lease.
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Wills Drafting & Testamentary Trusts
Tuesday, 07 June 2011
This seminar looks at the reasons for testamentary trusts and drafting issues associated with testamentary trusts.
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Victorian Golden Gavel Competition
Thursday 12 May, 6 - 8pm
With only 24 hours to prepare, competitors will showcase their public speaking skills with five minute speeches on a range of hilarious yet hard-hitting topics. Have a laugh while you discover which young lawyer can make the king of all speeches. The winner will go onto represent Victoria in the 2011 National Golden Gavel Competition which will be held in Melbourne on 16 September. Get behind your colleagues and friends or simply enjoy the pure spectacle of what promises to be a night of great entertainment.
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Law Week - Thinking Outside the Commercial Box
Wednesday 18 May, 6 - 7pm
Do you want to find out information about interesting and diverse types of law and hear from lawyers from a particular field? Come along and be inspired to think outside the box by listening to a range of lawyers practicing in all types of law share their experiences with you and give practical advice about their practice. This seminar is part of Law Week.
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Law Week Mock Trial - Insights into a Criminal Trial
Thursday 19 May, 5.30 - 7pm
Have you always wondered what goes on in a trial and what roles all the different people play? Is it really like Boston Legal or Ally McBeal?
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Hot Topics: Money, Money, Money
Wednesday 25 May, 6 - 7.30pm
Do you want to know how to get the most from your money? This seminar will provide Young Professionals with everyday advice on planning for their financial future, starting early on in their careers.
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LIV & Hanover Mooting Competition
Thursday 2 June
President's Leadership Lunch - Professor Patrick McGorry AO
Wednesday 22 June |
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Many Reasons to Renew Your LIV Membership
LIV members enjoy more than substantial cost savings on CPD activities, events, bookshop purchases and exclusive offers via our LIV Privileges program. Our core business is providing leadership and representation within the legal sector. As the peak body for the legal profession in Victoria, the LIV represents members' views and interests to industry and government, and advocates justice for all. Get involved via our many channels and make a difference as a member. |
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How to write Law Essays & Exams. e3.
By S. Strong. 2011. $33.
This updated version provides law students with a practical and proven method of analysing and answering essay and exam questions. The book focuses on those questions that give students the most trouble, namely problem questions, but its techniques are equally applicable to other types of essays. Designed for law students of all levels, including those on A-level, university, conversion, and vocational courses, the text helps students understand their substantive courses while at the same time teaching vital writing and analytical skills. More Information. |
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May
Tuesday 3 May
Law Reform
Wednesday 4 May
Executive
Thursday 5 May
Social
Tuesday 10 May
Professional Development
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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