The University of Notre Dame Australia School of Law Fremantle

Our Notre Dame School of Law, in association with the Women Lawyers of Western Australia - Inc., is holding a One Day CPD event in September on the Age of Accountability. It will be a great day. Look at the photos to find out some details. If you'd like to know more, please contact Pam Meehan on 9433 0741 or [email protected]. This event is sponsored by the College of Law Western Australia.

Well done Alexandra! It's exciting to see one of our law students succeed using the skills we teach at Law School in such a different and exciting industry.

Congratulations to Katarina and Tom, who have been awarded New Colombo Plan scholarships. It's an impressive achievement and we look forward to following your journeys next year.

Congratulations to Notre Dame’s four New Colombo Plan scholars announced in Canberra last night, one of the most prestigious scholarships in the country! From next year, Notre Dame students Katarina Welborn, Elizabeth Dale, Tom Crellin and Justine Tanner will be jetting off to study in India, French Polynesia, Myanmar and South Korea for up to a year followed by an internship. An incredible opportunity!

A huge THANK YOU to the retiring 2018 Notre Dame Law Students' Society committee for their consistent hard work and for the wonderful series of competitions and social events that they ran this year ❤️ And congratulations and welcome to the newly elected 2019 Committee! 👏

Very excited to announce the incoming 2019 NDLSS Committee! Congratulations to the new representatives and well done on everyone who nominated and put themselves forward! Excited to see what the new committee has in store next year with official handover happening in a couple of weeks! ✨

On Saturday 20 October, the School of Law and the Women Lawyers of Western Australia - Inc. are running a full day CPD event called "Take the Lead", which will focus on women taking their career into their own hands. As you can see from the photos, there is an impressive line-up of speakers and it promises an enjoyable and productive day. We hope that you'll join us 😊

You can register online here https://payments.nd.edu.au/WLWACPD

You can keep up to date with the event on Facebook by going to this event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/515654552229142/

Please note that if you wish to pay by credit card ... click on the Payment Gateway link - https://payments.nd.edu.au/WLWACPD. Please note that credit card payments are not available via the Registration Form and must be done on-line. As the on-line payment is automated you will receive your tax invoice/receipt upon payment. Advice of your registration will be automatically forwarded to Pam Meehan.

If you wish to pay by direct debit you are to complete the attached Registration Form and email it to Pam Meehan – [email protected] .

If you wish to pay by cheque you are to complete the Registration Form and post it to Pam. The postal address is on the form.

With respect to PARKING, registrants will be advised by separate email the parking options available to them closer to Saturday 20 October.

Congratulations to our talented and hardworking AAT Moot Team for beating Griffith Uni in the Semi-Finals! Brilliant work you three & congrats to Coach Nick Summers as well

Amazing opportunity for students expecting to graduate in 2019 ... The Law School has New Colombo Plan funding to support students to do a 6 week law internship in Cambodia, beginning in the first week of January 2019 😍

Successful applicants for this unit would live in Phnom Pneh and work at a commercial law firm specialising in international investment.

Dr Lara Pratt is the course coordinator and she has sent around an email explaining about the program and the eligibility requirements. She is also very happy to talk with students prior to submitting their Eol form. So if you are interested, please READ HER EMAIL and then get in touch with her ☺️

These photos are of students who participated in the last Cambodia trip. They also had New Colombo Plan funding, but the structure of their program was a bit different. They had some incredible and rewarding experiences. Thanks to them all for allowing us to share these photos.

Fantastic to have alumna Tegan Murphy join us today on the Law Table at Notre Dame's Open Day 💛

Tegan got involved by answering an email sent out to Law Alumni. Not getting alumni emails? You can update your contact details here: https://www.notredame.edu.au/alumni/update-your-details

AAT Moot update. Congrats to Emily-May Roberts, Daniel Purdy and Yasoda McGeary for making it through to the National Rounds! Go team! 🎉👏 Congrats & commiserations to Meg Green, Paige O'Shea & Maddison Hogan, who despite winning their first moot against Murdoch, did not make it through to the National Rounds. You have done us proud 💛

This seminar will be run by Law School Staff on Wednesday 29th August 2018 at 1:30pm in ND11/203 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫☺️

The types of issues to be discussed include:
1) Tips & tricks for preparing ‘as you go’ each week
2) Quality vs quantity in answers
3) Time management

RSVPs are strictly required for both venue OH&S and catering purposes.

RSVP to [email protected] with “Exam Preparation Workshop” in the subject header. This workshop is targeted at First Year students (Grad Entry Program) and First /Second Year students (in the other degree programs), and if places fill, priority will be given to students in these years. Your RSVP must include where you are up to in your degree (eg. 2nd year of a double degree).

Some staff news ☺️ ...

Congratulations to Jacques Duvenhage on his nomination as a finalist for the Academic of the Year Award: https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/23624-australian-law-awards-finalists-revealed Good luck Jacques! 👏🤞

The Law Staff had a great night at the Law Society & WABA's Black Tie Gala Dinner. It was lovely to catch up with so many talented alumni 💛

This semester we welcome Brenton Panzich and Sheryl Mera as new sessional staff in the Law School. It's great to have you on board! ☺️

Congrats to our AAT Moot Team, consisting of Emily-May Roberts, Daniel Purdy and Yasoda McGeary, on their second win in the State rounds of the AAT Moot! 🎉👏💪 In these State rounds they beat two teams from Murdoch. Now they wait to see if they have qualified for the top 8 for the national final rounds. Wishing them, and coach Nick Summers, all the best and well done team!

Great news! The Fremantle Law School has again secured New Colombo Plan funding to support students in Law in Context (International) 👏

Students participating in Law in Context (International) in 2019 will each spend approximately 6 weeks interning with a Law firm or Non-Governmental Organisation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in January/February of 2019.

The opportunity will be open to senior Law Students and, while students can self-fund, we have received New Colombo Plan grants to support students in undertaking this opportunity.

At this stage, we just wanted to let you know what is happening. You can touch base with Dr Lara Pratt if you would like to discuss the this elective further, but at this stage we are still working on the logistics of the project with our Cambodian partners and further information will be provided in the coming months ☺️

Notre Dame New Colombo Plan funding rises to $339,900 One hundred and one students from The University of Notre Dame Australia will benefit from a total of $339,900 in funding secured by the University through the Federal Government’s New Colombo Plan (NCP).

Legitimate procrastination from exam study: APPLYING FOR ONE OF THE 2 AAT MOOT TEAMS! Read the poster for details. Applications due Wednesday 4 July.

The Notre Dame Law Students' Society are running this fantastic careers expo tomorrow (THURSDAY) in the Drill Hall at uni. Make sure you pop in and speak to some employers and former law students about jobs and opportunities.

A REMINDER THAT THE eNDLSS POSSIBILITIES EXPO IS TOMORROW!

In response to feedback from both students and employers, this year the NDLSS aims to ensure that Western Australian law students are made aware of every opportunity available to them, both in traditional legal practice, and in other areas, where the skills they have learned at university will be prized and utilised.

Our Careers Expo, which will promote the ‘eNDLSS’ opportunities available following a law degree, is a way for students to network with a broad range of potential employers from all sectors.

Come along to meet with law firms, government departments, consultancies and other employers of law graduates in order to learn more about different practice areas and opportunities.

We can't wait to see you there!

Nothing like a little bit of competition to keep us all inspired & focused on supporting Law Access!

Law Access is a not-for-profit organisation that coordinates the giving of pro bono (free or reduced cost) legal assistance by the Western Australian legal profession. The service is targeted at not-for-profits and individuals in genuine need of legal assistance who satisfy a means and merits test.

To join our team &/or to donate, go here: https://www.mycause.com.au/page/173352/notre-dame-law-students-society

Remember that if you walk, you get a free breakfast at Analakshmi Restaurant, so one idea is that you donate the cost of the free breakfast! ❤️😋

A huge thank you to our Law Access Walk for Justice top fundraisers for helping us reach $10,000 of our $50,000 goal! Special thanks to King & Wood Mallesons in the lead as the top fundraising team. Thank you also to the efforts of Notre Dame Law Students' Society, now neck and neck with top university team Murdoch School of Law/SCALES. Big thanks also go to our top university student fundraiser Charlotte Solomon (Murdoch Student Law Society).

Can you help us get to $20,000 next week? Register for the walk or sponsor a walker here: https://www.mycause.com.au/events/lawaccesswalkforjustice

This year's Notre Dame team is captained by your Notre Dame Law Students' Society Social Justice Rep Thilini Meemanage.

Join or donate to this year's team here:
https://www.mycause.com.au/page/173352/notre-dame-law-students-society.

Last year's Notre Dame team had a great time on the Walk (see the photos), & they raised a significant amount of money for this important cause. Let’s do it again!

For more info about the walk, go here: https://www.mycause.com.au/events/lawaccesswalkforjustice

Don't know about these AMAZING internships? Find out more here: http://auroraproject.com.au/what-aurora-internship

Want to know how to apply? Go here: http://auroraproject.com.au/about-applying-internship

What a great night! Congrats to all competitors, and in particular to winner Sean Foy & runner-up Alex Mondia 🎉👏

This event requires a great deal of organisation, so well done and thanks to your dedicated Notre Dame Law Students' Society Rep Amara Hughes, to Ciara Nalty, who ably assisted her, and to the rest of the NDLSS team.

How lucky for us all to have had the hon. Justice Mazza, Johnson Kitto of Kitto & Kitto Barristers & Solicitors, and Dean Joan Squelch judging the final! We are so grateful for their time and the benefit of their expertise.

Finally, thank you to all our hardworking & ever time-pressed law students who came along to support our competitors and to learn from the experience ❤️ The Courthouse was packed - in the best possible way.

International mooting news! The Law School is currently seeking applications for an ND Moot Team. It's a fantastic opportunity.

Check out the poster for more details & find out more about the competition here: https://www.unswlawsoc.org/private-law-moot/

The photo in the poster was taken by the Singapore Management University who have competed very successfully in this competition!

Great work NDLSS! And congrats to the lucky raffle winners ☺️

Don't miss this important info session about the wonderful MENTOR PROGRAM, which is offered by our Law School in conjunction with The Law Society of Western Australia and the The Law Society of Western Australia's Young Lawyers Committee.

You can just turn up to the information session; no need to register.

For the official invitation to apply to the program and for the application paperwork, check your ND emails.

Today, on International Women's Day, it's an appropriate time for us to reflect on and recognise the amazing women who have graduated from our Law School and who are having a big impact on the profession. As ND Law alumna, Hayley Cormann, President of The Law Society of Western Australia, said this morning, "now is the time to unite our communities in the push for gender parity".

Click on the photos to see a lovely shot of our current and former Deans of the Law School, Prof. Joan Squelch and Ass. Prof. Jane Power, as well as a great shot of Hayley with our uni's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Celia Hammond, who once Head of our Law School.

BIG THANKS 👏 to Thomas Crellin and the Notre Dame Law Students' Society for organising & funding this catchup for all our new Law Students! We look forward to seeing you all there.

Missed the flier about the BBQ mixer? You can view it the comments below. The BBQ is free and has vegetarian & gluten-free options 😋

Some of the friendly faces of your 2018 Notre Dame Law Students' Society Committee. If you haven't already, you should like & follow the NDLSS on Facebook for an easy way to stay up-to-date on job opportunities and events 😊

This Thursday 22 Feb is O-Day! 😃🎉 New Law Students should make sure to attend to the Law School's O-Day Panel from 1.30-2.30pm in the ND11/101.

Everyone else, come for lunch! There will be food trucks and live music and stalls for all the various uni clubs from 12.30-3.30pm, and you can join in the annual commencement parade: http://www.notredame.edu.au/freo/oday/

(For instructions on how to find ND11/101, see the comments below).

A big congratulations to alumna Mariko Hunt, who received the inaugural Barbara Churchward Award for her outstanding contribution, as a volunteer, to the Environmental Defender's Office WA Inc.!

For current students who wish to follow in Mariko's footsteps, the EDO is always keen to hear from students who can commit to volunteering and who have an interest in environmental law.

Mariko was also a member of the 2017 cohort of the fantastic Piddington Justice Project. Applications for 2018 have now closed, but if you're graduating at the end of next year, it's worth keeping this option on your radar. And you can follow the wonderful work of The Piddington Society on Facebook.

Congratulations to Mariko Hunt, recognised with the 2017 Barbara Churchward Award for her contribution to EDOWA over the year!

Barbara Churchward was actively involved in Western Australia’s conservation movement throughout her whole life, and headed CCWA for a period in the 1980s. Sadly she passed away last year. Barbara made a very generous bequest from her estate to EDOWA. The award is a way to honour her legacy by recognising an outstanding contribution made by a volunteer for that year.

Following her PJP placement at EDO, Mariko has now been employed in a graduate role at AustAsia Group. Well done for a great year Mariko - and best wishes in the new role!

There's a reason why Nick Summers, sessional lecturer and all-around good sport, is rocking this awesome mo. He's on the Notre Dame Law Students' Society's Movember team! 🙌👏

It's not too late to support Nick & the team in this worthy cause with a small donation ❤️ https://au.movember.com/team/2303752

Have you been growing a mo, but forgot to register? Message Rémi Rodari - NDLSS team captain. He'd love to hear from you. Your undoubtedly fantastic mo should not go to waste!

NEWS: Our own beloved Prof. Joan Squelch is the new Dean of the Law School.

For those alumni and friends of the Law School who don't know Joan, click on the link below. A quick grab from the article: "Joan is a passionate educator, with a background in teaching prior to law, and is strongly committed to the continued success of the School of Law and the University" - Professor Celia Hammond, Notre Dame’s Vice Chancellor.

Professor Joan Squelch appointed Dean of Fremantle Law School Professor Squelch takes the place of Professor Doug Hodgson who has retired after serving five years in the role. He recently led celebrations for the School’s 20th anniversary.

What is the impact of armed conflict on a culture's art, architecture & monuments? How do organisations, individuals & laws protect cultural heritage?

For some AMAZING images, and for some quick & very easy to read explanations, go and see this incredible exhibition by the Australian Red Cross, in our very own St Teresa's Library.

Opening Hours:
8am-10pm Mon-Thu
8am-8pm Fri
9am-7pm Sat-Sun

Want to learn more? You can start by checking out the Australian Red Cross International Humanitarian Law's page.

Have you seen the Student Services Fremantle page? It has news about events on campus, like today there was free coffee in the Bateman Courtyard ☕😍 They also do the occasional profile, like this great one of Charlie Smith, from a few weeks' back.

Student: Charlie 😀

What are you studying?
I'm studying a Bachelor of Laws / Communications & Media. Some of the units I'm taking at the moment include Photojournalism and Contract Law - so there is a real variety in what I study.

How far into your degree are you?
I am almost at the end of my second year - only three years to go!

Once finished your degree, what is your dream job?
I'm still not completely sure what direction my degree will take me. I have really enjoyed the TV unit I have been doing this semester so perhaps something in broadcast journalism. I would also love to do something that combines both my degrees such as a legal adviser for a media company.

Where can we find you in Freo, if you are not in class?
I would highly recommend investing in a juice from High Street Dispensary and heading down to Bathers to enjoy some sun in between classes.

Tell us one thing that’s on your mind right now:
Like most students in Week 12 at uni, exams are on my mind right now. It's that time of year when I'm finishing those last few assessments for the semester and getting those notes ready for study week.

What are your weekend plans?
You've caught me on a particularly exciting weekend. This weekend I'll be unleashing my competitive streak on Friday night at the NDLSS quiz night. I've also got a mate's 20th birthday before heading off to the WA Media Ball on Saturday night for some networking and smooth talking with some potential future employers. And of course sneaking in time for some much needed study.

As Brent's students are lucky enough to know, his wife Zelda is a master cake maker. This is the cake that she made for the university's Gala Evening celebrating 20 years of the Law School.
Think those are books, a gavel & a wooden board? Think again - and think delicious chocolate cake! Thank you again Znique Creations; we are so lucky to have you as part of our Law School community.

It was such an honour to make this cake! This was quite a big cake (around 8" x 12" stacked books) and the gavel main part was also cake. The board was finished with fondant and hand-painted wood effect. the picture was edible print. Loved the challenge!

Did you know that this year marks the 20th anniversary of our Law School opening?

Here are some photos from the Gala Evening held in honour of the wonderful achievements of our School - of our staff, supporters, graduates and current students. 🎉❤️🎊

An incredible milestone for Notre Dame's School of Law in Fremantle! Thanks to our students, staff and supporters, both past and present - we couldn't have done it without you! http://bit.ly/2zKVik7

Are you finding studying at Law School to be financially stressful?

If so, you should click on the link and read about the great scholarships on offer. Not only will they make your life a bit easier, but they look great on a CV :-)

Scholarships - Law The purpose of the Scholarship is to assist and encourage a student, enrolled in the School of Law at the Fremantle Campus of The University of Notre Dame Australia, for whom educational opportunities are limited due to financial or economic hardship. The Scholarship will be awarded to a Student in…