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Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Bond University Law School to host information sessions across Canada

Bond University Law School will host information sessions across Canada, allowing Canadians to learn more about the popular Australian Law School!

The event will give Canadians the opportunity to find out about Bond University’s renowned Law program and hear from their alumni as they share their experiences of student life at the Bond University Law School.

The Bond University Law School offers the Juris Doctor (J.D.), which is a professional, legal qualification designed to equip students for a career in the legal profession, business, industry or government in Australia and overseas. It’s a popular program for Canadians as the school offers some courses that mirror courses offered by Canadian Law Schools. As well, the program runs year-round, allowing students to graduate in two years.

Bond University Law School Information Sessions:

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Marriott Pinnacle
1128 West Hastings Street
June 10, 2012
4:30pm – 6:30pm

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Sheraton Eau Claire
255 Barclay Parade Southwest
June 11, 2012
7pm – 9pm

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Fairmont MacDonald
10065 100th Street
June 12, 2012
7pm – 9pm

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hyatt Regency Toronto
370 King Street West
June 17, 2012
4:30pm – 6:30pm

Learn more about the Bond University Law School!

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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Bond University Orientation for OzTREKK Students

A Bond University orientation session took place last week for OzTREKK students, which is just part of what OzTREKK does to ensure our students feel as comfortable as possible when starting up their studies!

Last Monday, Bond University OzTREKK student Shaun Rotman and his buddy, Tim, welcomed three new OzTREKK Bond University students, including Bond University Law School students Lisa Truong and Krista Calderwood as well as Bond University Physiotherapy School student Kyle Mitchell.

Shaun and Tim welcomed them on campus, providing them with a campus tour as well as showcasing their favourite places on campus and providing first-hand experiences with the services on offer.

Following the tour, the group headed to The Lake Café for a great meal, where Shaun and Tim continued to answer questions about life at Bond University and on the Gold Coast.

“The orientation went great. Tim and I addressed all their questions,” says Shaun.

Welcome to Bond University, Lisa, Krista and Kyle!

Learn more about Bond University as well as the Bond University Law School and the Bond University Physiotherapy School!

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Monday, May 7th, 2012

Bond University Law School: What is the difference between the LLB and the JD?

Travelling to Australia to study law will bring on many questions that you’ll want answered. Whether it’s understanding the degrees or knowing your options post-graduation, the Bond University Law School has collaborated a number of the Frequently Asked Questions students ask about studying law in Australia:

What is the difference between the LLB and JD?

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and the Juris Doctor (JD) are both professionally recognized degrees. The JD entry is restricted to graduate students while the LLB has no such restriction.

Law has traditionally been taken as a first degree in Australia and ‘LLB’ is the traditional label for that degree. However, a number of universities have introduced ‘JD’ degrees for graduate entrants. The compulsory law units for the two Bond University Law School degrees cover the same content and students in these subjects may be taught together.

The LLB comprises 32 subjects in total, including 19 compulsory law units and 4 compulsory non-law units.

The JD comprises 24 subjects in total, all being law units, with 19 of the units being compulsory. Electives for the JD are taken from the LLM (Master of Laws) list rather than the LLB list.

Canadians who possess a first degree generally enrol for the Bond University Law School JD.

After I graduate, what do I have to do in order to be eligible to practise law in Canada?

To practise law in Canada, you will need to complete a Canadian bar admission course. To be eligible for a bar admission course in any of the common law provinces (ie excluding Quebec), you will need a Certificate of Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation (the ‘NCA’) of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. The certificate will state that you have education and training equivalent to that of a graduate from a Canadian law school.

Application is made to the NCA at the end of your degree at Bond. The NCA will review your record and prescribe a number of examinations in Canadian law. Click to view the NCA’s guidelines.

The NCA makes its decisions on an individual basis, taking account of academic performance, and will not issue advance rulings.

The NCA introduced a new scheme in early 2009. Most recent Bond graduates have been required to take four examinations in Canadian law: Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Procedure, Principles of Administrative Law, and Foundations of Canadian Law. Bond currently teaches electives in Canadian Constitutional Law, Canadian Administrative Law and Canadian Criminal Law and Procedure which, subject to certain conditions, have been recognised by the NCA as satisfying its requirements for these subjects.

How can I take the examinations in Canadian law?

There are two ways of taking these examinations if they have not been taken as part of a Bond University Law School degree.

You may seek admission to a Canadian law school for this purpose. Places are limited. Alternatively, you may take ‘challenge exams’ set by the NCA. The more popular route is the challenge exams.

How much difference is there between Australian and Canadian law?

The principles and methodology of Australian and Canadian law are similar. The details of statutory provisions and case-law obviously differ but an Australian law degree provides a good basis for taking examinations in Canadian law and for legal practice in Canada.

Can I take some of the examinations by going on exchange to a Canadian law school?

Our Canadian students are permitted to credit one semester at a Canadian law school toward their Bond degrees (usually the elective component). However, there is no guarantee that the subjects needed will be available that semester or visiting students will be permitted to take them.

Will I be able to stay in Australia and practise law there?

There are two separate issues here: qualification as an Australian Lawyer and possession of a visa entitling you to work in Australia. Admission to the legal profession in Australia requires, depending on the State, the completion of either articles or a six-month Practical Legal Training program. Australian immigration operates on a ‘points’ system for working visas. Some points are awarded for having an Australian degree but additional points are required. Some of our graduates have qualified and are working in Australia. For further information, you should contact the Department of Immigration or an Australian consulate in Canada.

Learn more about the Bond University Law School!

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Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

What to Pack When Travelling

If you’re planning for your trip to Australia, you need a list of travel must-haves, which should help with the most common discomforts. The Sydney Morning Herald put together a combination of fool-proof items you’ll need to pack with you for a long plane ride to Australia:

IN-EAR OR EAR-COVERING HEADPHONES

The idea of being on a public transportation system without something to block people out can cause panic in many hearts. Keeping others’ annoying mobile-phone conversations away, blocking the yammering of children and crying babies, and fending off random conversation with bored grandmas – headphones do all of these things and also provide you with your favourite tunes, an absorbing podcast, or a recorded book by your favourite author.

ON PAPER READING MATERIAL

E-readers like the Kindle and Nook are great, but when you have many hours of transit and limited recharging ability (not to mention all flying time when devices are decreed powered off), dead tree reading is a safer bet. Pack at least one book and one magazine and you’ll be protected from boring customs and security lines, too (where electronics are also frowned upon).

HEALTHY, FILLING SNACKS

Don’t make the mistake of “picking something up at the airport” unless you know it well. While food offerings have gotten better in recent years, it’s still mighty disconcerting to realise there’s no food offered in-flight and nothing edible in the airport either. Crackers and muesli bars; dried fruit: good quality, organic dark chocolate; and a tough fruit like a banana, orange or apple travel well.

REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE

Contrary to popular belief, you can bring water bottles through security and onto your plane – they simply have to be empty when you pass through customs. Once through, you can fill it right back up. Keeping hydrated is a good way to avoid getting ill while travelling – dry mucous membranes in the nose and throat are more susceptible to germs.

INFLATABLE NECK PILLOW

It’s hard to get any real rest while sitting up, whether in a car, plane or train, with your neck craned to one side or the other. A number of companies make already-filled neck pillows, but they are terribly bulky and make adults look like toddlers toting around stuffed animals. A much more travel-friendly and compact version is an inflatable neck pillow that takes four or five deep breaths to fill. They used to give these away on Pan Am in the ’80s (along with free ice cream, activities for kids, and legroom, sigh). These days, one has to bring one’s own. A basic version is good enough. Your neck will thank you, and you’ll probably rest more soundly, too.

AN EXTRA PAIR OF THICK, COMFY SOCKS

Socks seem to get so gross when travelling, for some reason. Whether it’s changing into them before arrival at your destination, or an extra layer over your feet at 30,000 feet, more socks are better.

What are your must-have items to bring when travelling?

This week the Bond University Law School students have arrived at the Gold Coast to begin their first semester. We hope they have a great first week and that their travels went well! Find out more about the Bond University Law School.

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Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Bond University Law School Student Shares Record-breaking Rain Photos

Bond University Law School student Caitlin arrived on campus last month to begin her studies for the Juris Doctor program.

Excited for her new venture at the Bond University Law School, she was greeted with a beautiful setting on the Gold Coast.

But she also experienced a record-breaking week of rainfall for the area.

The Gold Coast is known for its 300-plus days of sunshine, but the last week of January saw more than double the average of rainfall for the region.

The Gold Coast Seaway recorded 378.6mm of rain in January, twice the month’s average for the city.

Caitlin, an OzTREKK student, kept us in the loop about the rainfall and sent us some campus shots, showcasing the effects of the wet weather.

Caitlin told us the sun is out now and the water levels have since dropped. She added that the rain may have been a blessing in disguise.

“This rainy weather is probably for the best, as it forces us to stay in and do our uni work,” she says.

Check out her photos of the campus’ University Lake, which is a popular spot for students and staff to study and enjoy their lunch.

Learn more about the Bond University Law School

Find out how to apply to Australian Law Schools in Australia

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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

University of Queensland Law School Welcomes New Dean

The University of Queensland Law School will build on its research strengths as well as enhance its student experience, says UQ‘s new Dean of Law, Professor Gerard Carney.

Professor Carney began his new role as dean a few days ago and says he looks forward to working with the team at the historic TC Beirne School of Law which is positioned among the top 35 law schools in the QS World University Rankings.

“University of Queensland Law School attracts the brightest students so I want to nurture the University of Queensland Law School‘s close links with the legal profession, commerce and government, both nationally and internationally, to provide the best graduate outcomes, as well as equip our students with the necessary legal and personal skills to pursue successful and satisfying professional careers,” Professor Carney said.

Professor Carney joins UQ from the Bond University Law School, where he was the Deputy Dean, Professor of Constitutional Law and Chair of the Academic Senate.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours from Queensland University of Technology, a Master of Laws from the University of London and a PhD in Law from the Bond University Law School.

Professor Carney is one of Australia’s leading constitutional experts, particularly in the areas of State and Territory constitutional law, parliamentary privilege, the role of parliament, and public sector ethics.

Over the course of his career, Professor Carney has held consultancy positions with the Legal Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in London, the Queensland Electoral and Administrative Reform Commission, the Committee of Privileges of the House of Representatives and numerous State parliamentary committees.

In addition, he is admitted as a Barrister at Law of the Supreme Court of Queensland, the High Court of Australia and the Federal Court of Australia, and has served as Executive Associate to the Chief Justice of Australia, the Hon Sir Gerard Brennan.

Coming to UQ

Professor Carney believes this combination of academic and professional experience will be advantageous in the active role he will assume in consolidating the School’s Alumni relationships, and in developing new partnerships with the legal profession.

“I very much hope that the alumni of the University of Queensland Law School will continue to support the School to develop outstanding law graduates and to enhance its capacity for intellectual leadership in a global age,” he said.

He says he also wants to build on the University of Queensland Law School‘s research strengths to consolidate its position as a legal intellectual powerhouse which addresses the contemporary challenges of our age, locally and globally.

“There are real opportunities to further the synergy between the University of Queensland Law School‘s research agenda and the student experience, so that our students are inspired by the noble mission of any good law school, which is to enhance the rule of law within a just society. The University of Queensland Law School‘s Pro Bono Centre is an excellent example of this synergy between research and teaching.”

About the University of Queensland Law School

The three-year, graduate-entry Bachelor of Laws degree at UQ is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and deep understanding of legal principles and institutions that is distinguished by its rigour, depth and conceptual sophistication. Your education in the law will include not only a thorough understanding of the concepts, principles, policies and values that underpin and permeate the law both in Australia and in other jurisdictions, but will also see you develop a critical and reflective attitude to the law, and more generally, a capacity for sustained critical analysis, thought and argument.

Learn more about the University of Queensland Law School

Find out how to apply to Australian Law Schools in Australia

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Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Bond University Women’s Network Brings Females Together

The Bond University Women’s Network brings females together from across the campus, giving them opportunities to network and develop relationships among a female cohort that spreads across the school community.

The Bond University Women’s Network encourages women in the Bond University community to advance professionally and personally by creating networking and information sharing opportunities, enhancing career development, facilitating mentor programs and providing a consultative role to Bond University Management.

The great thing about the Bond University Women’s Network is that it’s open to both staff and students. OzTREKK thinks it would be a great opportunity for OzTREKK female students to take part in a networking group, giving them instant connections across campus.

The group meets regularly, hosting a range of different events including monthly lunches, a golf tournament, charity breakfast and a mentoring panel event.

In fact, today (Dec. 15), they hosted a Christmas High Tea where they will introduce the newest student representative.

Check out their latest event photos!

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Find out how you can become of this network by applying to Bond University!

Did you know many OzTREKK students are females attending the Bond University Law School? Learn more about the Bond University Law School.

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Monday, October 17th, 2011

Bond University Law School to Host Information Sessions in Canada

Bond University Law School will host information sessions in Canada in November, giving you a better idea as to why so many Canadians study law at the Gold Coast Campus.

Bond University representative Stuart Floyd will be on hand to present the Bond University Law School information sessions, and OzTREKK‘s Matt Miernik will also be there to answer any of your Canadian-related questions.

If you are interested in studying law at the Bond University Law School, please join one of our sessions, as we will be able to answer all your questions about studying at the Bond University Law School as well as outline Canadian accreditation procedures following graduation.

Find out where we will be for these Bond University Law School Information Sessions:

Vancouver
Event: University of British Columbia Session
Date: Monday, Nov. 14, 2011
Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Location: Rm 207, Student Union Building (SUB), University of British Columbia (UBC)

Event: Vancouver Information Session
Date: Monday, Nov. 14, 2011
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Shaughnessy Salon, Marriott Pinnacle Vancouver, 1128 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Calgary
Event: University of Calgary Session
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Bianca Room, MacEwen Centre, MacEwan Conference and Event Centre, University of Calgary

Event: Calgary Information Session
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Calypso Room, Sheraton Eau Claire, 255 Barclay Parade Southwest, Calgary, Alberta

Edmonton
Event: University of Alberta Session
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011
Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Location: Rm 606, Student Union Building (SUB), University of Alberta

Event: Edmonton Information Session
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Edmonton Room, Fairmont MacDonald, 10065 100th Street, Edmonton, Alberta

Saskatchewan
Event: University of Saskatchewan Session
Date: Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: EDUC 2014, Education Building, University of Saskatchewan

Manitoba
Event: University of Manitoba Session
Date: Friday, Nov. 18, 2011
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Career Services, 474 University Centre, University of Manitoba

Toronto
Event: Toronto Information Session
Date: Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Location: South Dining Room, Hart House, University of Toronto, 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, Ontario

Why Study at Bond University Law School?

Just ask our students! OzTREKK has worked with many Canadians who have studied at the Bond University Law School, and they rave about the program and their time in Australia – especially since it’s on the Gold Coast!

The Bond University Law School has a academic roster which includes a number of Canadian professors, bringing Canadian Law experience to the classroom. There is also a Canadian Bond Law Students’ Association, a group that gives you plenty of opportunity to know your options following graduation and they also help you celebrate authentic Canadian holidays (Canada Day and Halloween, specifically!).

Don’t Forget! Bond University Law School applications are now open!

For more information about Bond University Law School, please visit: http://oztrekk.com/programs/law/PG/bond.php

To Apply to the Bond University Law School, please visit: http://oztrekk.com/programs/law/PG/bond.php

Want to attend these information sessions? Contact OzTREKK for further information at 1-866-698-7355.

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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Bond University Launches Alumni Awards!

Bond University is proud to launch the inaugural Bond University Alumni Awards.

The awards will recognize innovation and creativity, exceptional leadership and to distinguish members of the Bond University alumni community who inspire others through their local, national or international achievements and service.

The following Bond University Alumni Awards will be presented in 2012:

The Robert Stable Alumni Medal is awarded to a graduate for achievement of an exceptional nature in any field, vocational or voluntary, and who has brought distinction to themselves, credit to the University and benefit to their communities through their vocation. It is the highest honour the Bond University Alumni Awards can hand out.

The Alumni Award for Exceptional Community Achievement recognises the personal contributions that an alumnus has made to the enrichment and benefit of society through their community service.

The Alumni Student Award recognizes a current Bond University student who has consistently demonstrated outstanding voluntary service to Bond University and inspired fellow students to reach their highest potential.

A large group of Bond University alumni live in Canada, and so if you know of a Bond University alumni making a difference, be sure to nominate them for the inaugural alumni awards!

Learn more about Bond University!

OzTREKK has sent many Canadians to study at the Bond University Law School. Find out why so many Canadians like to study at the Bond University Law School.

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