Charles Darwin University Law Students’ Society

31/10/2022

Building Connections: A Feast of Legal Learning series at UniLodge

An event hosted by NT Legal Aid focused on International students. Thu., 10 November 2022, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm ACST

Info: Let’s Get MoneySmart, helping students made better money choices. In 2022 ASIC released Get Moneysmart, a suite of videos, tools and calculators to help young people with everyday money decisions. This new resource is designed to help young people manage their money, deepen their understanding of key money concepts and behaviours, and make money choices that work for them. It offers practical tips to help them make informed money decisions, manage an income, track their spending and plan for the future.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS! You're invited to the fourth series of Building Connections: A Feast of Legal Learning

05/10/2022

International Students! NT Legal Aid is running their 3rd instalment of Building Connections: A Feast of Legal Learning FREE RENTAL RIGHTS and Penang Char Kuey Teow workshop. 🍤

When: 4.30-6.30pm, 26th October 2022
Where: Building 2A, Charles Darwin University, Ellengowan Drive, Casuarina NT 0810
What: learn about your RENTAL RIGHTS and how to cook Penang Char Kuey Teow - led by CDU student Eva San.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/building-connections-a-feast-of-legal-learning-rental-rights-workshop-tickets-410157119987?fbclid=IwAR3hznI9uDI4nciWodQP1R860kPn7Y79tOkTLVEn44R9L4YhIUbJkM7Rr2w

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS! Your invited to the third series of Building Connections: A Feast of Legal Learning

19/10/2021

"Why policy and what is it?"

Friday, 22 October, 2pm-3pm (ACST) - Zoom.

A seminar with Salli Cohen, founder of The Policy Room, a policy training and consulting firm, with over 20 years' policy development, implementation, review and evaluation experience.

Register via Zoom: https://charlesdarwinuni.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bPEYevMTTveNrVCjSD0pxQ
Or attend in person: CDU Casuarina Campus - Yellow Building 1, Level 2. The Savanna Room is located in room 48 across from the administration area.

"Most people's eyes glaze over when they hear the word policy, followed by a desperate need to get far, far away. Though don't be fooled - policy is not boring, it's anything but. When we think about it, policy is all around us (ok, potentially unsettling, hang in there). From 'big P' government policy, to strategic, organisational and operational policies, this stuff is everywhere. It shapes our schools and health centres, how we get to and from work, how we do our work. It keeps us safe, it keeps us in check, it nudges our behaviours. Policy positions organisations to do what matters for their stakeholders, to make a difference, to generate value."

01/10/2021

Thank you again to Leon, Chris, and Krshna for sharing your experiences across your careers, and providing our law students with brilliant insight into how we can best utilise our skills and improve our future practice.

Special thanks to all the attendees tonight, including Jemima and James for imparting your knowledge impromptu - we can never have enough. CDULSS love having our students and friends attend in support and sharing experiences.

We look forward to seeing you all at our next event!

01/10/2021

For anyone who can't attent our Spotlight Session in person tonight, join us virtually!

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Password: 464268

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23/09/2021

Is it really like Suits? Find out for real in our upcoming spotlight sessions featuring firm Partner Leon Loganathan and lawyers Chris Teng and Krshna Capaque from Ward Keller!

Also, what do you think? More like Law and Order, or maybe even... a bit like Better Call Saul? Feel free to post in the comments 😉

13/09/2021

One thing we don't really cover in Uni - when you start in a law firm you will need to learn how to use legal software for case management, time recording, billing and trust accounting tools, etc.

One of these programs is LEAP Legal Software, and they contacted us to let us know of a FREE training resource that could be useful for students:

"LEAP Academy is our new complimentary online training platform that allows you to get your hands on LEAP. Consisting of video tutorials, interactive activities and quizzes, all LEAP Academy courses are digestible and easy to follow. Students that complete the LEAP Academy short course will earn a certificate of completion, which they can add to their LinkedIn profiles."

Sounds like some good CV fuel, check it out:

https://academy.leap.com.au/

13/09/2021

Just a reminder that this week, Thurs 16th Sep 5:30PM NT time, is the international legal career seminar:

For anyone considering an international career, check out this upcoming legal career conference by Asia Bar Review (www.abr.com.hk) in combination with the Global Law Students Association (https://www.glsa.org.au/)

16th Sept, 2021. 10AM CEST (5:30PM NT time)
RSVP for FREE at: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/157756067645.

According to the host: it will include a short presentation in the conference to go over the details in obtaining cross-border qualifications (British and US) for students and lawyers holding an Australian legal qualification:

"There has been a significant demand for dual-qualified lawyers in Australia, Hong Kong, London, Singapore and major cities who are also able to offer advice to their clients in the law of New York or England and Wales."

Event details: This year, we are co-hosting a legal career conference with GLSA on 16th Sept, 2021 online via zoom. We are extremely honored to have two leading law firm partners as our panel speakers. The event will mainly be about career opportunities with a US and UK legal qualification, life as a lawyer in New York, Singapore and Hong Kong, and the opportunities in the legal industry after the pandemic. If your members or alumni are interested in an international legal career, we welcome them join us on

10/09/2021

Australian Constitutional Law Essay Competition!

Entries are due by Monday 27th September 2021 by email to [email protected].

This national essay competition is open to all Australian residents aged 35 years and under.

Prospective entrants are invited to submit an essay of up to 1,500 words (excluding references) on the question:

“What do you view as the most significant constitutional implication of the Commonwealth or a state government’s response to COVID-19, and why?”

The winner will be awarded the John Nethercote Prize in Australian Constitutional Law, to be presented at this year's Samuel Griffith Society Conference in Sydney by the Honourable Ian Callinan AC, QC (formerly, Justice of the High Court of Australia).

First prize also includes paid flights, accommodation and admission to the conference, as well as a $500 cash prize.

Shortlisted runners-up will also be recognised at the conference, and all eligible entrants will automatically be considered for scholarships to attend.

Further can be found at:

www.samuelgriffith.org/essay-competiton

09/09/2021

Hey guys, the uni reached out to promote some new free resources available to new students:

Are you NEW to CDU? Or are you a NEW student?

We’ve created some short videos to cover everything you need to know about navigating Learnline:

* Getting Started
* Assessment Requirements & Marking
* The Discussion Board
* Student and Lecturer Expectations

These learning tools allow students to be informed about study and lecturer expectations, and also to have a clear understanding of how Learnline and the Discussion Board is used to create supportive learning environments.

Click here to check them out:

https://www.cdu.edu.au/northern-institute/studying-in-learnline

08/09/2021

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: The Darwin Community Legal Service (DCLS) is currently looking to fill the following positions:

Paralegal

https://www.seek.com.au/job/53807542?type=standard =7d83d8cc-b38d-41db-8537-479c1e34c80a


Principal Solicitor

https://www.seek.com.au/job/53744871?type=standard =7d83d8cc-b38d-41db-8537-479c1e34c80a

Seniors and Disability Rights Service Advocate

https://www.seek.com.au/job/53783877?type=standard =7d83d8cc-b38d-41db-8537-479c1e34c80a

08/09/2021

Hey all, we are putting together a team for the
Multilateral Client Interviewing Competition 2021 hosted by The Sydney University Law Society!

Registrations are now open and will close at 11:59pm AEST on Sunday 26th September. If you're interested, please contact us at: [email protected].

The competition is open to teams from Universities across Australia and will be held online via Zoom with no registration fee.