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On 1 July the Young Lawyers Section launched its new webpage at www.livyounglawyers.asn.au. The page contains information about the YLS, our calendar of events and latest news, the work of our committees and how you can get involved. You'll also find our various publications including previous editions of the Young Lawyers Journal and Lawbytes, as well as a range of other resources designed to assist young lawyers and law students to build and develop their career and find employment. We hope you find it useful. This month also features two of our major events for the year - the Young Lawyers Trivia Night on 21 July and the Grand Final of the LIV Hanover Welfare Services Mooting Competition on 28 July. Make sure you get along. |
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Jonathan Elliot | Young Lawyers' Section President |
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Australian Young Lawyers Conference & National Golden Gavel Competition
Friday 16 September, Melbourne
In collaboration with the Law Council of Australia, the LIV invites young lawyers to attend the Australian Young Lawyers Conference and National Golden Gavel competition. The conference aims to educate and up-skill young lawyers by providing training in necessary skills to assist with developing your career. Attendees will then be entertained by the best orators from across Australia as they compete for the title of National Golden Gavel champion.
More information.
LIV & Hanover Welfare Services Mooting Competition Grand Final
Thursday 28 July, 6pm
Supreme Court of Victoria Banco Court, 210 William Street, Melbourne
The LIV and Hanover Welfare Services are pleased to announce that Monahan + Rowell Lawyers and Corrs Chambers Westgarth have won their way into the 2011 Mooting Competition Grand Final. Support the teams as they battle it out at the Grand Final. Spectators are welcome!
More Information.
YLS Law Reform Committee Sentencing Bulletin
Both the former and current governments have rallied for changes to sentencing regimes. Some of those reforms came into operation on 1 May 2011 and include the abolition of suspended sentences and mandatory imprisonment for certain crimes. Learn about those changes by reading the Sentencing bulletin (pdf), prepared by the Law Reform Committee.
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 practicing in regional Victoria or 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 contact the young lawyers section. Contact your YLS representative via email younglaw@liv.asn.au.
Victorian Women Lawyers
Warrnambool CPD/CLE and Networking Event Friday 22 July 2011, 5:30pm Victorian Women Lawyers in conjunction with the Women Barristers Association, invites all women lawyers and law students based in the Warrnambool and surrounding areas to a special CPD/CLE event in Warrnambool. Deakin University will host the presentation of two CPD/CLE units on Ethics and Professional Skills, to be followed by a local networking dinner.
More information (pdf).
LIV on LinkedIn
Have you joined the LIV Linkedin Group? This is a newly formed and fast expanding group of legal professionals discussing things that are relevant to the legal industry. When you join the LIV LinkedIn group you can start discussions, comment on other peoples discussions, add job positions available at your firm or link to an article that you think will be interesting for other group members. The LIV will be posting jobs from our careers website on to the jobs board and our new corporate partner Michael Page will soon be using the job board to post positions relevant to our members.
Join today. |
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YL: Basics in Debt Recovery and Enforcement of Orders
Tuesday 12 July, 5.30 - 7pm
This seminar will deal with the methods of enforcement available to judgment creditors in Victoria. Register now.
YL: Drafting Employment Contracts
Tuesday 19 July, 5.30 - 7pm
Review the core components in a well drafted employment contract and learn practical drafting tips.
Register now.
YL: Family Law Property Matters
Tuesday 26 July, 5.30 - 7pm
Learn about appropriate dispute resolution as well as how to run a court action.
Register now.
YL: Inappropriate Conduct in the Work - The Complex world of do's and don'ts
Tuesday 2 August, 5.30 - 7pm
Employees and employers need to be aware of what constitutes inappropriate conduct in the workplace and often it is the lawyer's role to guide them. Employees can also expect protection outside normal working hours, and outside the usual workspace. These issues and others will be explored in this seminar.
Register now. |
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Later Lawyers Networking Lunch with Guest Speaker - Sharon Pattison, Office of Public Prosecutions
Thursday 14 July, 1 - 2pm
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.
More Information.
Young Lawyers Trivia Night
Thursday 21 July, 5.30 - 8.30pm
Who's the smartest of them all?
It's the battle of the wits at the annual Young Lawyer's Trivia Night. Gather your friends, put on your thinking caps and compete at this popular and entertaining night!
More Information.
Health & Wellbeing Series - Understanding & Preventing Depression
Wednesday 10 August, 12.30 - 2pm
The new Health & Wellbeing series will discuss three different topics while focusing on the health and wellbeing of new lawyers. The focus of the series is prevention and intervention to assist new lawyers throughout their professional & personal lives.
More Information.
Money, Money, Money - Proudly supported by NAB
Thursday 25 August, 6 - 7.30pm
A Young Professionals Guide to Smart Money - Planning your Financial Future. 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. Topics will include:
- Where does my money go?
- Investing fundamentals - as easy as ABC
- It's your career and your future, so protect it
The seminar is aimed at providing general advice and points on what you need to know when considering these topics.
More information.
Hot Topics: Keeping Your Privates Private - Social media, workplace surveillance and you!
Thursday 8 September, 6 - 7.30pm
The internet and social media are crucial to our everyday personal and working lives, particularly given the generation of many young lawyers. It is important that those of us who use those mediums are informed of how our information is used and stored and our rights to privacy. With speakers including Professor Neil Rees, Chairperson of the Law Reform Commission of Victoria; Helen Versey, Victoria's Privacy Commissioner the forum is a must for those who want to better understand our rights to privacy online, at work, in public and in the 'sanctity' of the home.
More information. |
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Connect within & beyond your organisation
Wednesday 27 July, 6 - 8pm
Presidents Leadership Lunch - Andrew Demetriou
Thursday 11 August, 12.15 - 2pm |
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LIV Mentoring Program
Assistance by lawyers for lawyers
Do you need a listening ear? Would you like some career guidance? Search our database of LIV trained mentors and choose one that best suits your needs. Our mentors are experienced legal professionals and are keen to offer their support and guidance.
More information. |
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LIV Young Lawyers
Supporting you as you build your legal career
This month the YLS introduces its brand new webpage featuring information and resources to get you through your law degree and into a career in law. Read interviews with prominent members of the legal profession or find out what young lawyers in Victoria are up to. More information. To stay updated don't forget to renew your FREE student membership. Renew Now. |
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July
Wednesday 6 July
Executive Committee
Saturday 9 July
RSYL face to face meeting
Thursday 21 July
Community Issues
Tuesday 26 July
Law Reform
Thursday 28 July
Social
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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NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE. |
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Legal Policy Adviser - Cancer Council Victoria
Cancer Council Victoria are seeking a Legal Policy Advisor to join the Obesity Policy Coalition. Reporting to the OPC's Senior Policy Adviser, your role is to plan, manage and undertake the legal and regulatory work of the OPC. You will undertake research and provide advice on legal, regulatory and policy issues relevant to obesity prevention; propose and advocate for legal and regulatory interventions to promote obesity prevention; and liaise on these issues with key government and non-government stakeholders. Find out more. |
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