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2012 | Semester 2, Week 8

UNSW Law Society Publication Editors: Derek Lim and Rishika Pai Contact: thebrief@unswlawsoc.org Administration Vice-President: Nathan Huynh

Monday 10 September UNSW Law Society Candidates Q&A Session, 1pm Monday 17 September “BCG Sydney “Demystifying Consulting” Workshop registration closes Indigenous Careers Non Corporate Careers Talk Tuesday 18 September Dinner for Careers in Social Justice, 7pm Careers in Environmental Law Non Corporate Careers Talk Thursday 20 September Careers in the Bar Non Corporate Careers Talk

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Upcoming Highlights……………..………..… 1

UNSW Law Faculty Announcements…....... 2

Events Board………………………….….........3

Careers Board………………………….….......4

Competitions Board…………...…………….. ..8

From the Editors Hi Guys, Welcome to Week 8 of university, and we hope you are all relaxed and re-energised from the mid-semester break. We have a very exciting range of non-corporate careers talks starting this week, with talks on everything, from environmental law career talks to careers in the bar talks, so be sure to check them out and find more information on the Facebook Event (just type in Non Corporate Careers Extravaganza or check the event out on the UNSW Law Society group). We hope you have a great week! Derek Lim | The Brief Editor

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NOTICE OF UNSW LAW SOCIETY 2013 CABINET ELECTIONS The Candidates Q&A Session will be held on Monday September 10 at 1:00pm. Make sure you come along with questions to better inform your vote. Voting will take place online between 9:00am Wednesday 12 September and 5:00pm Friday 14 September. Results of the Election will be announced on the UNSW Law Society website on Monday September 17. The following positions will be voted upon: - X 1 Co-President (female) and X 1 Co- President (male) - X 1 Vice President (Activities) - X 1 Vice President (Administration) - X 2 Co- Vice Presidents (Careers) - X 1 Vice President (Competitions - Mooting) - X 1 Vice President (Competitions - Skills) - X 1 Vice President (Education) - X 1 Vice President (JD) - X 1 Vice President (Social Justice) - X 1 Treasurer

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DEMYSTIFYING CONSULTING WORKSHOP

"What is management consulting about?" An introduction to the life of a management consultant. Curious about management consulting, but not sure what it really is? On Thursday 27 September, BCG Sydney is holding a 'Demystifying Consulting' workshop for students to answer this question and more. Drinks, nibbles and a relaxed atmosphere are all part of the package! Places are limited so we invite you to submit your CV to Mary Katergaris at katergaris.mary@bcg.com by no later than Monday 17 September. Successful submissions will be notified by email.

CAREERS IN SOCIAL JUSTICE DINNER

All penultimate year and final year students are invited to a three course Indian dinner with a wide range of professionals who have used their law degrees to pursue interesting career paths. The 'Careers in Social Justice' dinner will be attended by guests working in the human rights, international law, criminal law and academia. When: Tuesday, 18th of September, 7pm Where: Maya Tandoori 472 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=32186 NON CORPORATE CAREERS EXTRAVAGANZA

The UNSW Law Society brings you an awesome array of careers presentations focused on non-corporate career paths. A law degree offers so much more than just a life in the commercial world.

Over two weeks, you can find out exactly how to realise your dreams and pursue the career you envisaged when you decided to study law. ------------------------------------------- NCC Extravaganza Kick-Off When: 1pm Thursday 13 September, Law 301 - Alan Rassaby, VP and General Counsel at RightNow, a software company in San Francisco, formerly Partner at Phillips Fox and Victorian Law Reform Commissioner Indigenous Law Careers Presentation When: 1pm Monday 17 September - Andrew Chalk, Principal at Chalk & Fitzgerald Lawyers and Chair of Gawad Kalinga - Councillor Roy Ah-See from the Aboriginal Land Council, previously worked at the NSW Aboriginal Housing Commission Careers in Environmental Law When: 1pm Tuesday 18 September - Kirsty Ruddock, Principal Solicitor at the NSW Environmental Defender's Office Careers at the Bar When: 1pm Thursday 20 September Brenda Tronson, barrister practicing in administrative law; bankruptcy & insolvency; civil and human rights; constitutional law; and migration law. She was 2010 Young Lawyer of the Year and shortlisted for Up and Coming Woman Lawyer of the Year in 2011. Kate Eastman, barrister practicing in human rights; discrimination and equal opportunity law; industrial, employment and disciplinary matters; privacy; constitutional law; administrative law; and public and private international law. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Presentation When: 1pm Friday 21 September - A representative from DFAT will speak about careers within the DFAT portfolio Criminal Law Careers Presentation When: 1pm Thursday 27 September - Representatives from Armstrong Legal, one of Sydney's biggest criminal and family law firms, will talk to students about pursuing a career in those areas In-house counsel –TBA

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NGOC TRAM NYUGEN SCHOLARSHIP DINNER

Ngoc Tram Nguyen Scholarship Dinner The Ngoc Tram Nguyen Scholarship was established in 2011by Professor David Dixon, Dean of UNSW Law School. Tram came to Cabramatta as an infant refugee. Despite limited formal schooling, UNSW's Professor Lisa Maher saw her potential and encouraged her to pursue UNSW’s Preparation Program and to study law. Tram died in a tragic accident before she could fulfil her dream. This scholarship will allow other young people from South West Sydney to achieve their potential at UNSW Law School. To raise money for this great cause, a dinner is being held on Friday 21 September. 6.30pm for 7pm start The International Restaurant 1/42 Canley Vale Road, Canley Vale NSW 2166 Dress: Smart Casual Purchase your ticket now Dinner ticket cost: $60 per person (table of 10 available) Half the ticket price go directly to the scholarship. Purchase tickets online:

https://webpay.fin.unsw.edu.au/cfrstep1.cgi?TRAN-NO=123&EVENT=LAW_NGOC2012&SKIN=UNSWDFLTCONF&SEATS=1

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APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DRAWING CLOSE FOR DEACONS' WINTER VACATION STUDENT PROGRAMME 2013

Law students who have a keen interest in pursuing a legal career in Hong Kong are invited to apply for Deacons' Winter Placement 2013. The deadline for application is 1 October 2012. The Vacation Student Programme is opened to penultimate year law students from universities in a Common law jurisdiction with a view to applying for a trainee solicitor position in Hong Kong . We also welcome non-law students who have taken the Graduate Diploma in Law (Common Professional Examination) in the UK or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree in Hong Kong or Australia to apply. Deacons' Vacation Student Programme is highly regarded and considered a real first step towards a successful legal career. Most of the trainees first joined us as vacation students. The programme provides a series of orientations and training activities as well as work placements. You will also participate in many team events and community programme as well as social gatherings that help to bond us together. There are ample opportunities for you to shine. Take advantage of a 4-week vacation placement at Deacons to find out more about the firm and a career with us. The experience from joining Deacons' Winter Vacation Student Programme will be a valuable jump-start to your career. Complete our online application now. We look forward to receiving your application. Visit our Graduate Recruitment Website to learn more about the Deacons’ Vacation Student Programme.

SAV'D AMBASSADOR TRAINING WEEKEND

Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders

Saturday September 22 10am-4:30pm, at the Kerry Packer Education Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Application Form: http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/d2g8rGaed06xHa8yNi9s

Student Ambassadors and Volunteers for Organ Donation (SAV'D), is a new national student group promoting organ and tissue donation, particularly among young people. We aim to encourage interested medical and university students from other degrees to become advocates and activists in their local universities and communities, educating others and raising awareness about the issues affecting organ donation, in order to change the status quo and increase the rates of organ donation and transplantation in Australia.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and interested students to take leadership positions within SAV’D to help run advocacy and awareness events, develop policy and become leaders in changing Australia’s shameful status as having one of the lowest organ donation rates in the developed world.

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THE HON. MICHAEL KIRBY CONTRACT LAW MOOT

This Moot will take place between the 10th and 12th of October, at the Victoria Law School and other designated venues which may include court rooms. The Hon. Michael Kirby will act as Chair Arbitrator presiding in the final round. The moot is intended to simulate an arbitration for parties in a contractual law dispute and each team comprises of four students. Applications are now open but will close on the 20th of August 2012 at 5pm. Please download the application form (under 'Important Documents') here. Fill out the form and send it to: externalcompetitions@unswlawsoc.org We look forward to reading your applications.

THE NSW YOUNG LAWYERS ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING LAW COMMITTEE ESSAY PRIZE FOR LAW STUDENTS ENTRIES NOW OPEN!

First prize: $250 plus ‘the environmental law textbook’ by farrier and stein (5th edition)

Runner up prize: bottle of wine plus ‘the environmental law textbook’ by farrier and stein (5th edition)

NSW undergraduate law students are invited to submit to the Committee an essay of no more than 2,500 words by 5pm, Friday, 19 October 2012 via email to envirolaw.vicechair@younglawyers.com.au

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Premier Sponsors

Premier Corporate Sponsor

Major Sponsors

Co- Sponsors

2012 Cabinet & Executive

William House Eunice Park

Co-Presidents

Saravanan Somaskanthan Vice-President

(Activities)

Ben Heenan Events Director

Jessie Holgersson JD Events Director

Emily Pfeiffer Activites Director

Mark Selim Music Director

Van Armorta Sports Director

Shaun Croner Edmund Lo

Vice-Presidents (Careers)

Cindy Xian Asia Careers

Vice-President

Joyce Lai Asia Careers

Director

James Healey Stephanie Lee

Kartini Saddington

Careers Directors

Lyndon Goddard Careers

Publications Director

Claire Li

Vice-President (Education)

Shamila Vijayamanohr

Leah Munk Publication Directors

Greemn Lim Leslie Phung Akshay Rao

Preeta Seshachari Chiraag Shah

LawPLUS Coordinators

Nathan Huynh Vice-President

(Administration)

Karina Ko Design &

Promotions Director

Jessica Wong Raymond Roca

Jenny Du Design &

Promotions Coordinators

Jessica Lee IT Director

Phillip Chan Assistant IT

Director

Derek Lim Rishika Pai

'The Brief'Editors

Simon Cho Vice-President (Social Justice)

Kara Grimsley Social Justice

Program Coordinator

Palak Thaker Emily Burke Verity Smith Will Maher Ava Hurley

Social Justice Officers

Mary Azzi Non-Corporate

Careers Director

Louisa Tan Court of

Conscience Editor

Rohit Sud Vice-President (Competitions)

TBC Mooting Director

Elena Ng Skills Director

Arthur Wang Jose Brummert

External Competitions

Directors

Thomas Ellicott JD Competitions

Officer

Andrew Arulanandam Tram Nguyen

Lyndon Goddard Hazel Pais

Libby Mulcahy Akaash Aggarwal

Michael Tran Bob Liang

Li Lin Annabel Pang Lisa Nguyen

Regan Nathan

Alan Coorey

Phillip Wong

Chira Song Competitions Coordinators

James Skelton Vice-President (Juris Doctor)

Charles Crane Treasurer

Ashvini Thilakeswaran Secretary

Leslie Phung Angela Kintominas

Immediate Past Presidents

Brendon Green Grievance Officer

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For a complete list of executive contact details visit our website: www.unswlawsoc.org The Law Society is always looking for volunteers and we encourage you to contact us and get involved!