Latest Education Updates
15/09/2011 - TimeBase Research Seminar
As presented to paralegals/clerks at Sydney's top-tier law firms
When: Thursday 6 October
Where: W6A 127
Time: 2.30pm - 4pm
What:
Ever struggled to find relevant commentary on legal jargon or that case, or where that case has been applied or rejected?
Ever floundered your way through discovery at work?
For those who missed the LexisNexis Research Seminar in week 7, or who attended and wish to further expand your researching skills this Seminar is for you.
TimeBase CEO Leonie Muldoon will be on campus to introduce students to advanced legal research techniques and their useful computer software databases available through the library portal. This is a must for law students and is guaranteed to help you break that procrastination when you get that wonderful legal essay that contains ideas the lecture slides definitely don't outline! You will not be presented this opportunity especially tailored for the legal industry anywhere else on campus so come along. Register your interest by emailing educationofficer@muls.org
TimeBase contains consolidated full text legislation for all Australian jurisdictions, updated daily. Including access to some repealed legislation, Bills, Explanatory Memoranda and Second Reading Speeches.
Timebase has also developed an extensive range of Point-in-Time Products providing complete legislation pictures at any date, with instant version comparison and comprehensive, date sensitive, related materials. These include: Social Security, Employment, Intellectual Property, ASX Listing and Market Rules, Competitions and
Consumer Service, Corporations Law, Income Tax, GST, Commonwealth Criminal
Law and legislation only services for Customs, Excise, Migration and Student Assistance.
15/09/2011 - Legal Research Guide - Research & Discovery
In conjunction with the success of the LexisNexis Research Seminar held on campus today, Tuesday 13 September 2011, please download Research & Discovery - your introduction to legal research available here.
31/08/2011 - Macquarie University Law Society Commemorative Dinner
Concluding the success of this years Commemorative Dinner held in celebration of Women in Law we now release the following:
1. Article published by the Australian Women Lawyers Association; and
2. Transcipt of Justice McColl AO's keynote address.
We apologies for the delay and for being unable to publish a copy of the transcript of President Branson's keynote address which is unfortunately due to a technical error.
21/06/2011 - Mentoring@Macquarie
The mentoring awards evening was an excellent initiative run by Mentors @Macquarie. It was a way to congratulate all mentors and team leaders that dedicated their time helping first year students settle into life at Macquarie University. Drinking our champagne and munching down on canapes, we listened to speeches form our fantastic Transitions Team and other distinguished guests. Some were privileged enough to receive awards for their achievements this year, assisting with orientation day, O-week and other activities. All mentors and mentor leaders should be proud of their efforts this year and we hope you will continue to be involved hereafter!
Please note all mentoring certificates are now avaliable from they will be available for pick-up between the hours of 10am-1pm and 3pm-4:30pm from the Transition Office. Any problems please contact The Mentors @Macquarie Team (Kelly, Mike, Oona, Misha, & Emily).
16/04/2011 - Credit Points and Honours Requirements
At the most recent Law School Meeting I had our President raise two questions on my behalf which are likely to have been in the back of many students minds. Please read what follows:
1. FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE ONLY COMPLETED 70 OR 71 CREDIT POINTS WITH THEIR LAW DEGREE(i.e. are one or two credit points below the 72 cp requirement).
You must complete an additional subject - the belief that students can complete an additional assessment task is not correct. We advise that you do the maths on your CP's and see if this will affect you. Should you not complete a minimum of 72CP's in Law prefixed subjects you will NOT be eligible to graduate.
2. HONOURS REQUIREMENTS
Changes to the Honors System will occur in 2013. We will advise you once we know the exact impact upon students, however at this stage it is the consensus of the Law School that this change will affect all students, regardless of when they commenced their studies. At this stage we do not know what the proposed changes will be.Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at educationofficer@muls.org
16/04/2011 - ALSA ANNUAL CONFERENCE - COMING TO SYDNEY THIS JULY
The Most You Can Get Out of Your Law Degree
8th - 14th July
Over seven days, the Australian Law Students' Association (ALSA) is proud to bring you the 33rd annual ALSA Conference 2011, with up to 600 delegates from all across Australia and such countries as New Zealand and Singapore coming together in Sydney!
Over seven days, witness the best law students battle it out in 6 national championships in front hundreds of legal professionals.
Over seven days, take part in the most jam-packed schedule of social events: Opening and Closing Galas, Theme Nights, Cocktail Parties, Pub Crawls and Day Events.
Over seven days, immerse yourself in speakers' forums drawing the most prominent figures in the legal profession, followed by canapes and a chance to speak intimately with these luminaries!
Over seven days, open your eyes to the vast options before you and your degree, with our Inaugural ALSA Conference Careers Fair offering an insight into a vast array of professions.
Over seven days, come to the 2011 ALSA Conference, so you can get the most you can out of your law degree!
Conference Venue
Conference 2011 will be exclusively hosted by the University of New South Wales. Delegates will be attending workshops and forums inside the new Freehills Law Building.
Featuring state of the art "Harvard" style classrooms, and a 350 person Lecture theatre, Delegates will be given the best possible setting to engage and get inspired.
The preliminary rounds of our competitions will also run inside the UNSW main library, and the Australian School of Business building.
Pricing:
$795 - Gold Package: Registration, Events, Select Transport, AND 7 Nights of 4.5 Star Accommodation.
$495 - Silver Package: Registration, Events, Limited Transport, NO Accommodation.
All expressions of interest can be made to Aimee Riley at educationofficer@muls.org for more information please see http://www.alsaconference.com.au/node/6.
10/04/2011 - LawGenius
A new standard for law study and research — FREE for all students and academics!
LawGenius is fast-changing the way students, academics and universities use and teach the Law for three simple reasons:
- Completely FREE: LawGenius provides FREE download of the legal statutes that normally cost hundreds of dollars to purchase in a hard-copy format, and they are yours to keep and even take into your professional career.
- Highly effective revision: Students are able to electronically create, swap and incorporate annotations in context using LawGenius Notes.
- Instant academic collaboration: Academics can easily accumulate valuable lecture material, and collaborate with their colleagues on papers
To download your FREE copy of LawGenius, visit www.lawgenius.net today.
10/04/2011 - Law Council of Australia Report on Depression in the Legal Profession
Applications for the Education portfolio are closing FRIDAY 29th April. There are many opportunities to get involved, so don't miss out!The Education portfolio is looking for volunteers to lead its projects and initiatives for 2011 right now! Three divisions are seeking a team, but more importantly a Chairperson:
- Student Learning Experience Sub-Committee is looking for a team of people who have a drive to review their current learning and teaching experiences and make submissions to MULS and to the law school to help develop the engagement between students and the curriculum.
- Speakers Sub-Committee is looking for someone who is interested in about bringing interesting people within the wider community to come to present to students their passion.
- Grants Sub-Committee is looking for coordinators/facilitators to investigate the available grants and scholarships that would be available to students to start great initiatives such as PAL.
If you're kicking yourself for not getting involved in the Education Team initiatives in Session 1, now's your chance to jump on the bandwagon!
There are great opportunities to develop specific skills and knowledge in law, as well as general skills such as teamwork, leadership, organisation, and professional communication, while still enjoying yourself and meeting students, academics, legal practitioners, and members of the judiciary.
We will take successful applicants through workshops that will teach you how to fulfil your role with ease. We do promote these Sub-Committees to be your own and encourage students who have grand ideas or want to get involved to apply!
All applications should be sent through to educationofficer@muls.org and include your name, year of law, student number, email, Sub-Committee your applying for and 300 words as to why you should be the chairperson or team member of the Sub-Committee of your election. I look forward to hearing from your soon!
23/03/2011 - Joint Media Release - Legislation introduced to establish the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency
Today the Australian Government will continue the transformation of Australia's higher education system by introducing legislation to establish the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
23/03/2011 - Speech - Second reading speech - Tertiary Education Quality And Standards Agency Bill 2011
This Government is committed to improving the quality and integrity of our higher education system. In 2008, we initiated a review to examine the ability of our higher education system to meet the needs of the Australian community and economy.
