Employment Online @ Sydney Law School
The Sydney Law School is pleased to announce this new section of its website designed to post the latest employment notices and career information for students. The Law School will make regular updates to this section and provide the latest news in regard to employment opportunities, both casual and part-time, as well as details on professional seminars, visiting scholars and general career matters.
This section will also include the latest information on the Graduate Employment Program and Summer Clerkship Scheme, a brief summary of information relevant to students after their studies, and details on further postgraduate opportunities.
The Sydney Law School will continue to email students employment opportunities until 31st December 2007. From 1st January 2008, all employment opportunities will be posted on this website only. Employment opportunities will be posted for a maximum period of one month unless advertised otherwise. For any enquiries, please contact
2010 Hong Kong Law Fair
Posted: 18/11/2009
The 2010 Hong Kong Law Fair will take place on Saturday, 30th January 2010 from midday until 4:00pm.
Venue:
Hong Kong Exhibition Centre (Hall A1)
China Resources Building
26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Location map
Exhibitors:
International and major Hong Kong law firms
Hong Kong Bar Association
Department of Justice, HKSAR Government
Universities offering the PCLL, Masters degrees and other Law courses
Open to anyone interested in a vacation placement, qualifying as a Solicitor or Barrister or furthering their legal studies in Hong Kong.
2010 Hong Kong Law Fair Flyer
VOLUNTEER COURT ASSISTANTS SOUGHT: DOWNING CENTRE LOCAL COURT COMPLEX
Posted: 18/11/2009
Can one read & speak english with excellent fluency under pressure?
Can one comprehend written & spoken english accurately under pressure?
Is one extremely extravert being always most comfortable talking with total strangers at all times?
Does one have access to a land line phone somewhere on a regular basis?
If one ansers yes to the above five questions one has met the
essential requirements for a volunteer work experience opportunity with a Solicitor assisting him to provide a low cost legal service to qualifying clients modelled on the Pro Bono Reduce Fee model, in Downing Centre Local Court Complex Liverpool Street Sydney between the hours of 8 a.m. & 4 p.m. on the following Fridays:
The First Friday of each month;
Whenever there is a fifth Friday in any month.
This Volunteer work experience opportunity is open to all students meeting the specified selection criteria appearing in this add from first year to final year who are studying anything.
No prior knowledge nor experience of any kind is required.
Successful applicants shall undertake the below listed duties in a group of four to six students selected from a roster of such students on each day under the direct personal supervision and direction of Robert Nixon, The sole practising Solicitor providing this volunteer opportunity in Downing Centre Local Court complex Liverpool Street Sydney:
Interview in detail potential clients taking detailed notes on all that one discovers in such interviews;
Explain in detail to each potential client the nature of the service
being offered to each of them;
Liase with court staff, the police prosecutor & the RTA
representative;
Take detailed notes while Robert Nixon, the solicitor providing this opportunity, interviews each actual client in detail;
Assist Robert Nixon, the Solicitor providing this service, to present each client's case to the magistrate by passing documents to Robert Nixon, the Solicitor providing this service, that Robert Nixon, the Solicitor providing this opportunity
nominates for this purpose;
Assist Robert Nixon, the solicitor providing this service, to prepare
any matter for hearing if and when a plea of not guilty is entered on behalf of such client by undertaking detailed legal research and other nominated tasks;
If & when an adjournment is granted for any reason, assist Robert Nixon, the solicitor providing this service, to fully prepare the matter for the next time it is due to be presented in court on a plea or mention basis or any other basis or reason by undertaking detailed legal research and other nominated tasks.
For further information and to apply please phone Robert Nixon, the Solicitor providing this Volunteer work experience opportunity on (02) 98725766 during the following time periods:
6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday
Employment Opportunities @ The Federal Court of Australia
Posted: 13/11/2009
Two vacancies exist in the NSW District Registry of the Federal Court of Australia.
Legal Case Manager (Native Title)
Federal Court of Australia – NSW District Registry
Legal Case Manager (Appeals & eServices)
Federal Court of Australia – NSW District Registry
Sydney Law School Graduate Destination Report
Posted: 10/09/2009
The latest Sydney Law School Graduate Destination Report by the University of Sydney's Careers Centre is now available to download.
For more information - Sydney Law School Graduate Destination Report
Attention Employers: Change to Honours Policy
Posted: 25/08/2009
Employers and students may find the following explanation helpful in relation to the change in Sydney Law School's Honours policy, to be fully implemented by 2013 - Amendment to the rules for regulating the award of Distinctions and High Distinctions in its LLB courses.
Chinese Government Scholarship for Study in China
Posted: 30/10/2009
The Chinese Government Scholarship Programme is a series of undergraduate, postgraduate and senior scholar scholarships set up by the Chinese Government to support cooperation and exchange between China and other countries in the fields of education, science, culture, economy and trade. The scholarships are formulated by the Ministry of Education in China (MOEC) and are administered by the China Scholarship Council (CSC), with the aim of strengthening mutual understanding and friendship.
Under this programme, applications are invited from Australian students (including Australian-born Chinese (ABC) students) wishing to undertake studies in China.
Applicants may choose one academic programme and indicate up to three preferred institutions of study, to be taken from the list of Chinese higher education institutions as designated by the MOEC. A list of these institutions can be found on the CSC website
For this round, the Chinese Government has specified that they wish to focus on five (5) Universities in China for research higher degree students. They are:
* Peking University
* Tsinghua University
* Beijing Normal University
* Fudan University
* Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Candidates are to nominate which university they most prefer in section 5 of the application form.
Detailed application information.
Any University of Sydney students interested in applying for this award should contact on (02) 9114 0525 to verify the application procedures and obtain the necessary documentation.
All applications must reach the CSC by 25th December 2009. To meet this deadline, applications should be sent to David Boyd by 5.00 pm, Wednesday 16th December 2009.
Casual Research Assistants @ Sydney Law School
Posted: 30/10/2009
The Sydney Law School is seeking suitably qualified candidates for casual Research Assistant positions for various research projects. You will benefit from being exposed to a prestigious research environment and working with leading academics and professionals.
We are seeking current undergraduate (in the later stages of their degree) or postgraduate law students, recent law graduates who would like to further develop interest in research, or individuals with relevant experience to register for the positions. Interested candidates must possess a positive attitude towards research and have good organisational skills. Most positions have flexible conditions. Suitable candidates will be contacted when positions become available.
Information on research areas and activities can be found on the Sydney Law School website.
Registration
To register for the Research Assistant positions, please email a Cover Letter and your up-to-date CV to with subject line RA Registration. The following information must be included in your Cover Letter:
* Area/s of Research Interest
* Highlights of most relevant experience
* List details of availability - Date/s (from) - Date/s (to); Day/s; Time/s
Or include
RA Registration Form
Volunteer Court Assistants @ Downing Centre Local Court
Posted: 30/10/2009
Mr Robert Nixon is providing work experience opportunities to students (from 1st to final year) in the Downing Centre Local Court where he practices as a Solicitor. He provides low cost legal services to clients who qualify for the Pro Bono Reduce Fee model.
Duties shall involve:
* Interviewing potential clients and take detailed notes in interviews
* Explain the nature of services offered to clients
* Liase with court staff, police prosecutor, RTA representative
* Take notes while the Solicitor interviews each client
* Assist the Solicitor in preparation of matters for hearing if and when a plea of not guilty is entered on behalf of the client by undertaking detailed legal research and other nominated tasks
* Assist the Solicitor to prepare matters where adjournments are granted
Students will be required from 8:00am to 4:00pm on:
* First Friday of each month
* Whenever there is a fifth Friday in any month.
For further information please call Mr Robert Nixon on (02) 9872 5766 during the following times:
6.30 - 8.00pm (Mon-Fri) or 9.00-4.00pm (weekends/ public holidays). Please leave a landline phone number if you are leaving a message.