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Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

The OzTREKKER – April 2013 Edition

Want to know which Australian law school takes to the beach? Which one of OzTREKK’s law schools has a high-tech courtroom? Where to go to find one of the most extensive law libraries in Australia? In the April 2013 edition of The OzTREKKER, we take you inside our Australian university law schools to highlight unique aspects of each program.

From community engagement at the University of Newcastle to an emphasis on research at James Cook University, each law school provides its own diverse offerings. Find out more by reading this issue!

Also between the pages of the April 2013 edition of The OzTREKKER:

Mooting movies: Bond University Law School produces videos to take the mystery out of mooting. With Bond University law students, professors and even the dean on board, the entertaining videos touch on everything from preparing for a moot, to proper appearance in moot court.

Law lore: We take an in-depth look at Australian law schools as law is the program of the month for April. Find out what the University of Melbourne, the University of Newcastle, Macquarie University, Bond University, James Cook University, the University of Queensland, University of Sydney and Monash University offer students interested in furthering their studies in law.

Aussie April Fools’ Anecdotes: Just for fun, we highlight some of the most notorious April
Fools’ gags played out on Australian soil – even one which features one of our universities!

Unsurpassed UQ opportunity: The University of Queensland’s legal clinics are opening doors for its law students – and community members who access the pro bono services.

We feature this and much more in the April 2013 edition of The OzTREKKER. Be prepared to be found guilty of wanting to study at an Australian law school! Read on, OzTREKKERs!

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012

Bond University Law School students win inaugural Environmental Law Moot

Bond University Law School students won the Environmental Law Moot competition, beating teams from around Australia at the Melbourne Federal Court in September.

Bond University Law School students Peter-John (PJ) Brennan and Alex Myers went head-to-head with the University of Melbourne Law School in the final round to be named champions of the newly established competition.

The pair also took out a number of prizes including best appellant memorial (preliminary rounds), best respondent memorials (final rounds) and tied for the best individual oralists (preliminary rounds) prize.

Bond University Law School Dean Professor Geraldine Mackenzie commended the students on their achievement saying their success is a testament to the hard work and preparation they put into the competition.

“I would like to congratulate Alex and PJ for their success in this competition,” said Professor Mackenzie.

Bond University has earned a formidable reputation for its mooting success around the world and the inaugural LaTrobe Environmental Law Moot is a very pleasing success to add to the list which includes international competitions such as the Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot and the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Competition and many more.”

Both Alex and PJ have had the opportunity to moot around Australia and the world in a host of competitions prior to the LaTrobe moot. This has given them a wonderful opportunity to hone their skills against the best in the world.”

 

Why Canadians like Bond University Law School

In surveys conducted by the Graduate Careers Council of Australia, the Bond University Law School has ranked No. 1 in student satisfaction a record nine times, with graduates citing the small class sizes and one-on-one mentoring provided by their teachers as a key point of distinction between Bond University Law and other law schools. Those same independent surveys show that Bond University Law School graduates have close to 100 percent success in securing employment.

There is also a Canadian Law Students’ Association at Bond University, which is very active on campus!

 

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Learn more about the Bond University Law School and Bond University.

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Sunday, September 16th, 2012

OzTREKK Hosts Study in Australia Fairs across Canada

The annual OzTREKK Study in Australia Fairs are coming to a Canadian campus near you this September/October!

Who is coming?

The following Australian universities will be at the OzTREKK Study in Australia Fairs:

Why Attend?

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet Australian university staff and learn more about their universities, programs, campus lifestyle, entry requirements, accommodation and more.

Australian universities only visit a few times a year, so this is a must not miss event. Ask as many questions and get informed by attending the event!

Canadian Campuses

The OzTREKK Study in Australia Fairs will be held at the following Canadian campuses:

Event: UBC Graduate Fair
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Student Union Building, University of British Columbia

Event: OzTREKK Study in Australia Fair at University of Alberta
Date: Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Student Union Building (SUB), University of Alberta

Event: OzTREKK Study in Australia Fair at the University of Western Ontario
Date: Monday, Oct. 1, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: University Community Centre, University of Western Ontario

Event: OzTREKK Study in Australia Fair at York University
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Food Court, Student Centre, York University

Event: Queen’s University Graduate Fair
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Grant Hall, Queen’s University

Event: OzTREKK Study in Australia Fair at McGill University
Date: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Lev Buhkman Room, Shatner Building, McGill University

Programs

At the Fairs, you will be able to find out more information about the following study opportunities in Australia:

…and many more programs!

For information about all your program options in Australia, please visit OzTREKK’s Australian University Programs page.

Want More Details?

For more information, contact OzTREKK: 1 866 698 7355 or e-mail info@oztrekk.com.

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

UQ Law School Course Learns from Queensland Flooding

A UQ Law School Water Law course will use lessons learned from this year’s Queensland floods as part of an intensive introduction to Australian water resources law and policy.

As water becomes an increasingly scarce and contested resource, there is an even greater need for those involved in the water industry to understand the legal provisions being established for its management and protection.

The UQ Law School Water Law course tackles these issues within an intensive foundation program designed for lawyers and professionals working in primary industry, government and resource projects. What a creative way to utilize your surroundings to learn more about your industry.

The four-day course will be delivered by the UQ Law School and is coordinated by resource law specialist Alex Gardner – Associate Professor of The University of Western Australia, Adjunct Professor of the Australian National University and a Chief Investigator of the National Centre for Groundwater Research.

Dr. Gardner said water resources regulations have an impact on all sectors of the economy; especially primary industry, resource projects, land development and the water services industry.

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Friday, June 24th, 2011

Bond University Students Help with Post-Flood Clean Up

Bond University students have rolled up their sleeves to help flood-affected communities with restoration efforts across Queensland, demonstrating why this is such a caring university.

More than 60 Bond University students volunteered last Sunday to assist in the task of the post flood clean up in Goodna.

An initiative of the Bond University Students Association (BUSA) and the Bond International Relations Organization (BIRO) saw the students travel 90 kilometres north via bus and set off to assist Global Care, a Christian organization that assists post disaster recovery, in their restoration and cleaning efforts.

Bond University Law School and International Relations student and BIRO spokesperson, Harriet Johnston, admits the extent of damage becomes hauntingly real when you are amongst it.

“The mood of the group immediately changed when we saw the mark of the flood water,” said Harriet.

“The lines were well above the height of the bus, which made it vividly clear how seriously affected the community of Goodna was.”
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Friday, May 27th, 2011

Monash University Law School Chambers has new City Campus

Due to the outstanding success of the Monash University Juris Doctor and Monash University Bachelor of Laws programs, its inner city Law Chambers will be moving from its current location at 472 Bourke Street in the centre of Melbourne, to new premises at 555 Lonsdale Street from June 2011 onwards. The new Monash University Law School Chambers is still situated in the heart of Melbourne’s legal precinct, next door to Owen Dixon Chambers West and
in sight of the Country Court. The new premises will be a contemporary and sophisticated facility, renovated to exacting standards and resourced to optimize the teaching and learning experiences for both staff and students.

Monash University has one of the largest and most highly regarded Law Schools in Australia, providing legal education and training to over 2,800 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Students can work under expert supervision with real clients on real cases at one of two community legal centres which are partners of Monash University Law School. Monash University Law School students can study a semester of their law degrees at the Monash Prato Centre in Italy or Monash Sunway campus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

There are also a range of international internships, exchange and conference opportunities exclusively for Monash University Law School students. Princeton University recently invited Monash University to the Princeton Interactive Crisis Simulation held annually in the United States where delegates from around the world simulated real world complex political interactions on a traditional United Nations model. Many Monash University Law School graduates have gone on to become leaders in business, government and the legal profession.

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Learn more about the Monash University Law School

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Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

UQ Law School Graduate Given Young Global Leader Status

University of Queensland Law School graduate, Dr. Kala Mulqueeny, has been named a Young Global Leader 2011 by the World Economics Forum.

Dr. Mulqueeny was one of 190 Young Global Leaders announced by the Forum in Geneva, Switzerland on March 9.

Each year, the World Economic Forum recognizes up to 200 outstanding young leaders from around the world for their professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world.

Drawn from a pool of almost 5,000 candidates spanning 65 countries, the Young Global Leaders 2011 were chosen by a selection committee chaired by H.M. Queen Rania Al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Dr. Mulqueeny said she felt both honoured and humbled to be selected as a 2011 Young Global Leader.
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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

University of Queensland Medical School & Bond University Law School Orientation with OzTREKK

To ensure our students feel prepared for their studies in Australia, OzTREKK is there from the moment they walk off the plane. Earlier this month, OzTREKK hosted orientation sessions for our students about to begin their studies at the University of Queensland and Bond University. OzTREKK Director Matt Miernik travelled to both Brisbane and the Gold Coast to make sure students arrive and immediately spot a a familiar face. OzTREKK hosted barbecues, tours and shuttle services for our students, and shared a lot of laughs along the way!

 Bond University students stock up at the Robina Town Centre.

Bond University students stock up at the Robina Town Centre.


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Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Monash University Students Earn World Championship in Debate

Monash University Debate Champs

If we were to headline this story, it would go as follows: Victory for Victor, and Fiona Finishes First.

Monash University students have beaten teams from Oxford and Sydney University, and the London School of Economics to take the 2011 World Universities Debating Championships title.

Team ‘Monash A’, was made up of Arts/Law student Fiona Prowse as well as Victor Finkel, who is currently studying aerospace engineering. The pair
was voted the unanimous winner by a panel of nine judges after arguing on the affirmative side for an invasion of Zimbabwe.

In addition to the overall victory, Victor and Fiona were highly successful in the best speaker category, taking out first and third places respectively.

WUDC 2011, which took place from Dec. 27, 2010 to Jan. 4, 2011, was hosted by the University of Botswana. More than 300 teams from universities around the world took part in the highly-regarded event.

Teams competed in nine preliminary rounds, having just 15 minutes to prepare before each debate. Monash A was seeded first going into the knock-out finals against the top 32 teams.

“It feels absolutely fantastic to have won,” Victor said. “From the first day we joined the debating club in first year, both Fiona and I hoped to be able to win the world championships and it has taken six years of hard work to do so. It feels phenomenal.”

Victor said preparation was the key to the team’s success. He and Fiona undertook four months of research and more than 50 practice debates prior to WUDC 2011.

 Great job, Monash University!

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You know who else has to be good at debate? Lawyers. Learn more about the Monash University Law School.

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Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

Bond University Law School Student Blogs about Starting Law School

Bond University - Photo by Nicole Buchanan of OzTREKK

Bond University - Photo by Nicole Buchanan of OzTREKK

We know we always say this, but OzTREKK loves hearing from our students about their experiences.

Even better, we love it when they blog about their life preparing for, and studying at an Australian university.

We recently heard from one Bond University Law School student, who is about to begin their law school journey. This student has decided to blog about their time at Bond University, and provide insight to their readers about studying law in Australia, including both opportunities and challenges put before them.
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