2007 Monash Law School Events

November

Australian Administrative Law Book Launch

Book launch for Australian Administrative Law: Fundamentals, Principles and Doctrines  edited by Dr Matthew Groves and Professor H.P. Lee, Tuesday 13 November, 6 - 7pm, Federal Court, 305 William Street, Melbourne.

To register please email marketing@law.monash.edu.au  or phone (03) 9905 2630.

October

15th Lucinda Lecture

Solictor General for Victoria, Pamela Tate S.C. ,  'Protecting Rights in a Federation', Tuesday 9 October, 6 - 7pm, Monash University Law Chambers, 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne. This is a free public lecture however registration is essential. 

To register please email audrey.paisley@law.monash.edu.au or phone (03) 9905 3312.

August

'Justice System and the role of the Supreme Court in Israel'

Justice Salim Joubran from the Supreme Court in Israel presents this free public lecture.  The lecture will be held on Tuesday 21 August from 6-7pm at the Monash University Law Chambers, 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne. RSVP is essential.

Please contact Marketing on (03) 9905 2630 or email marketing@law.monash.edu.au. All welcome.

"Research in Trafficking of Persons"

This is a free public lecture held as part of Monash Research Month. Trafficking in persons has been described as modern day slavery. On Monday 20 August, established researchers in trafficking issues will outline their experiences in researching this problem in South East Asia. The event will be held at the Monash University Law Chambers from 6-7.30pm. RSVP is essential. Please contact Marketing on (03) 9905 3389 or email marketing@law.monash.edu.au.

June

Lawrie McCredie Gala Dinner
Between 1966 and 1999, Lawrie McCredie served the Faculty of Law at Monash University. To honour his work the Law School is establishing the Professor Lawrie McCredie Student Support Program. In appreciation of Lawrie’s work, and in order to acknowledge his dedication to generations of students, the Faculty of Law will be holding a fundraising dinner in his honour on Wednesday, 20 June 2007. To book your tickets click here.

May

2007 Great Law Week Debate  

The annual Great Law Week Debate will be held on Wednesday 16 May 2007, with the topic "Freedom of speech has gone too far" being debated.  Read more.

March

Better Access for Australian Lawyers in the US

A resolution by the United States Conference of Chief Justices urging improved access for Australian lawyers in the US has been welcomed by the Australian Government. Read more

February

Monash Law student wins prestigious Corrs Prize

A Monash Law student has been presented as winner of the 2006 Corrs Prize essay competition.

Developments in Venture Capital Structures and Incentive Schemes

Tuesday 6 February 2007. Monash University, in conjuction with Blake Dawson Waldron, will be hosting two world leading experts on venture capital structures for an indepth presentation on global developments and the major changes to the Australian tax incentives set to commence in 2007. This free presentation is to be held at Blake Dawson Waldron, Level 39, 101 Collins St, Melbourne.

RSVP by Monday 29 January to marketing@bdw.com

Orientation Week 2007

Welcoming all new students in Monash University in 2007, the Faculty will be having it's Orientation Day on Wednesday, 21 February. Ensure that you plan all your activites through the Orientation website.