We are always looking to improve your experience at Notre Dame, so please don’t hesitate to contact a NDLSS Committee Member via their email address- check out the 2012 NDLSS Committee now!

The final will be at the Minter Ellison offices in Perth from 530pm.

If anyone would like to attend please RSVP to Chloe Blackwell – Competitions Representative 2011 (competition@ndlss.org.au)

• Paid Volunteer work through living allowances
• Training before, during and after your Africa, Asia or The Pacific volunteer assignment
• Medical and emergency support whilst in-country
• In-country support to all volunteers to help you settle in

The 2012 Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) Graduate Program is a ten month learning and development program offering placements in a diverse range of teams, giving exposure to the variety of programs and policies carried out within DEEWR.

To be eligible for the 2012 DEEWR Graduate Program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Have completed a Bachelor degree by the end of the 2011 academic year;
• Be an Australian Citizen; and
• Be prepared to relocate to Canberra.

Working in the legal branch gives exposure across all DEEWR’s programs including employment, indigenous, early childhood, schools and higher education.

Our portfolio administers over $45 billion annually to assist Australians throughout their entire lifespan. From developing world class early childhood education, to building foundations for formal schooling and higher education, through to workforce participation and income support for students and families; with all of the areas of our portfolio working towards social inclusion. We employ one of the largest portfolio in house legal teams in the Commonwealth with over 120 specialists in fields ranging from commercial, litigation, family assistance, social security, workplace relations and public sector law.

Our team has a client-oriented focus, seeking satisfaction through accurate and timely advice. This challenge, overlayed with considerations of government policy and strategic initiatives, creates an environment which is unique to working in the government.

The team operates within a focused, harmonious and cooperative environment, with a commitment to skill sharing and productive team learning.

We are looking for people who are able to work in and contribute to the development of that environment.

For further information, please visit our website at graduates.deewr.gov.au, email the Graduate Recruitment Team at graduates@deewr.gov.au or call the Graduate Hotline on (02) 6121 5000.

To the new students, welcome to university life.

To the returning veterans of this prostigious law school, welcome back to what is sure to be  another exciting and eventful year. I hope that everyone enjoyed their break and that they return to the study routine relaxed and refreshed. Please remember that if there is anything you need (even someone to get a beer with) please do not hestiate to contact either myself or any of the friendly NDLSS committee.

 A few important dates to keep in mind:

 1. NDLSS Social Memberships are now available. Costing only $20 they provide great discounts on all social events. In addition, social membership is now a prerequsite to entry into competitions. In previous years, NDLSS has worn the costs of holding competitions. This is no longer viable. Memberships will be on sale every day in week 1 and 2 in the library courtyard at 12:30pm.

2. The NDLSS cocktail party is to be held at Wolfe Lane (www.wolfelane.com.au) on the 17th of March. Tickets are $70 for members and $75 for non social members. THIS IS OUR COST PRICE FOR TICKETS. For this price you will get drinks and food for the night. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday on March 2 at 12:30pm.

3. Freehills open moot will commence on the evening of Wednesday March 16. The following rounds will then be held on Thursday evenings. Singups will open Friday March 4 at 12:00 noon. For 2011, all competition signups will be via the NDLSS website in the competitions section (www.ndlss.org.au). Competitors are required to submit one registration per team. Please see the attached example of how to fill out your registration form. Remember, it is now a condition of entry into competition that all competitiors are NDLSS social members.

4. The Clayton Utz and NDLSS Law Ball will be held on the 19th of August. Please save the date.

  I wish you you the very best in the coming semester.

 Jeremy Haywood

We hope you had fun at the Cocktail Party and Golf Day in the last few weeks – we sure did!

Make sure you’ve checked out the latest copy of the Sundry Crimes (available outside the entrance to the Law library). If you are interested in contributing to the next SC, email Claire at publication@ndlss.org.au

Trial advocacy has wrapped up for this semester after fierce competition between the brilliant competitors.

We hope you’ve had some luck in your Careers endeavours. Visit the Careers page to see all the upcoming events to make sure you stay on top!!

Mature-agers: there is an event heading your way – stay tuned for more!

Finally, we hope you are all looking after yourself and doing well as the stress amps up during these later few weeks of semester!We’ll see you around!

Busy busy busy!

Here are just a few announcements about upcoming events you might be interested in!

Lavan Golf Tournament – Saturday 1 May (see the Events, Sports page for more!)

NDLSS Cocktail Party – Wednesday 5 May (see the Events, Social page for more!)

Trial Advocacy Grand Final – Thursday May 6 (see the Competitions page for more!)

Beyond War Seminar Series: (see the Events, School of Law page for more!)

   – “Paths to Peace in the Middle East: Is a Two State Solution Possible?” – April 27

   – “Is the US violating international law by engaging in drone warfare in Pakistan and Yemen?” – May 11

   – “Tacking extremism, radicalisation and militancy in Pakistan: a critical appraisal of current strategies” – May 18

Sir Ronald Wilson Lecture – May 20 (see the Events, School of Law page for more!)

Other events coming up to help you better understand the application process:

Allens Arthur Robinson seminar and BBQ – Monday March 8 @ 12.30pm

Corrs Chamber Westgarth seminar – Wednesday March 17th @ 12.30pm

If you are about to embark on these applications, please come along to these seminars for plenty of friendly advice and information. Remember applications for winter clerkships for 2010 are due March 26!

Contact Odette at careers@ndlss.org.au for further information!

Wednesday March 3 – The NDLSS Career’s Guide launch, 6pm @ Notre Dame

Thursday March 4 – The Big Meet, 1-5pm @ Perth Convention Centre. See www.thebigmeet.com.au for more info

Friday March 5 – Law Careers Fair, 11am-3pm @ QV1 Building, Perth

For more info please hold tight, or speak to one of your lovely NDLSS reps.

We look forward to seeing you soon!