Law Clinics at MLS

Clinical legal education at MLS

[Katie Robertson @robertson_k_e]

The #Stateless Legal Clinic is back for 2024, w a busy wk visiting stateless families in outer Melbourne.

Great to have @MelbLawSchool Clinic alumni Anna & Sophie back to lend a hand.

Tks @YouCanCountOnMB for the office space & our partners @RACSaustralia @McMullin_Centre

[Fitzroy Legal Service @FitzroyLegal]

An exciting opp to join a 3 month admin #volunteering program with @qlaw_vic available to trans and gender diverse people who have experienced intersectional barriers to gaining office employment. This will run part of FLS' 270+ volunteer strong program. Share and apply today!

[Law Clinics at MLS @PILI_MLS]

The @ANZSIL Conference is being held at @MelbLawSchool for the first time in July 2024. The Call for Papers is now open!

[ANZSIL @ANZSIL]

Call for Papers for 31st #ANZSIL #AnnualConference to be held @MelbLawSchool from 3rd to 5th July 2024 on the topic of "International Law: Crisis, Conflict and Cooperation" is out !!

Check details here - https://t.co/7oebNZ2Aq8

[Law Clinics at MLS @PILI_MLS]

'Along with the harmful effects of detention is the gap in legal protections #stateless people experience in the Australian community.'

The #Stateless Legal Clinic's @robertson_k_e & Prof Michelle Foster of @McMullin_Centre in @ConversationEDU

[Katie Robertson @robertson_k_e]

We must never forget that behind legal judgements are the lives of real people.

A few thoughts on this wk's High Court decision for #stateless people in Au.

With @McMullin_Centre Prof Michelle Foster of @MelbLawSchool @UniMelb in @ConversationEDU

https://t.co/kmaMjbqJCq

[Law Clinics at MLS @PILI_MLS]

@FitzroyLegal @qlaw_vic @JaclynSymes @ToddFernando @queerspace_ds @kristineolaris Congrats to all @FitzroyLegal and @qlaw_vic - it's great to be working with you through our #streetlaw subject and look forward to further collaborations!

[Law Clinics at MLS @PILI_MLS]

Thanks to our great panel for a rich discussion about careers in Public Interest Law with @MelbLawSchool students this wk!

With Arti Chetty of @RussellKennedy_
@NickiLees of @YouCanCountOnMB &
@DavidSzokeB of @LanderandRogers

Chaired by our @robertson_k_e

[Katie Robertson @robertson_k_e]

Thrilled to see the #Stateless Legal Clinic & Ambassador @fadichalouhy featured in the foyer of @MelbLawSchool @UniMelb.

Highlighting stories of families we are lucky to know-in their own words-we are proud to partner with @RACSaustralia on this vital work.

@McMullin_Centre

[RACS @RACSaustralia]

We're incredibly grateful that the Stateless Legal Clinic was shortlisted for a @FinancialReview Higher Education Award!

The clinic is headed up by @robertson_k_e at @MelbLawSchool,with supervision of clinical work by RACS' @SarahRACS & Ahmad Sawan.

[McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer @McCabe_Centre]

💐Thanks to Eliza Dean from @MelbLawSchool who recently finished her internship with us! Read about Eliza's reflections, long-standing interest in improving health outcomes & thoughts on how law can be used to progress human rights in our blog.⬇️ https://t.co/EoZxVvC89Y

[Law Clinics at MLS @PILI_MLS]

Calling all @MelbLawSchool students!

Joining us for a stellar panel about careers in Public Interest Law, Mon 4 Sep, 1-2pm, room 202

Featuring Arti Chetty of @RussellKennedy_
@DavidSzokeB of @LanderandRogers &
@NickiLees of @YouCanCountOnMB

Chaired by our @robertson_k_e

[Law Clinics at MLS @PILI_MLS]

“We run a unique national program whereby law students provide direct legal aid to stateless refugee children. This is a group often lacking access to basic human rights many of us take for granted,” says @robertson_k_e in @FinancialReview @MelbLawSchool

https://t.co/yaNU5mrw84

[Law Clinics at MLS @PILI_MLS]

A great night celebrating the work and impact of our #Stateless Legal Clinic @MelbLawSchool

[Katie Robertson @robertson_k_e]

Thrilled to see the #Stateless Legal Clinic shortlisted for @FinancialReview Higher Education Awards 2023!

For all the kids we are lucky to know & work with.

With The Cameron Foundation @RACSaustralia @McMullin_Centre @UniMelb @MelbLawSchool @PILI_MLS @fadichalouhy @SarahRACS

[Law Clinics at MLS @PILI_MLS]

Thanks to our panel of leading #refugee lawyers for their career session w @MelbLawSchool students!

With the wonderful @SanmatiVerma from @humanrightsHRLC, @SarahRACS & Ahmad Sawan of @RACSaustralia, @hannah_jcd of @ASRC1 & Rebecca Webb of @RefugeeLegal, with our @robertson_k_e

[Australian Centre for International Justice @theACIJ]

📣EVENT: Please join us in-person or online for the launch of our policy paper, 'Challenging Impunity: Why Australia Needs a Permanent, Specialised International Crimes Unit'. Details and link in the thread below!
#auslaw #auspol

[Law Clinics at MLS @PILI_MLS]

Check this out @MelbLawSchool students! Internships may also be eligible for subject credit through the Legal Internship subject. Any questions pop into the Student Law Clinic on the Mezz for a chat!

[Aurora Education Foundation @AuroraEducation]

Applications for Indigenous and non-Indigenous internships are still open!

Click here to apply: https://t.co/NARbE0NkIS

#BlackExcellence #IndigenousLeadership #AuroraEducationFoundation #IndigenousInternships

[Law Institute of Victoria @yourLIV]

Lawyers can – and should – increase the cultural safety of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients through thoughtful and compassionate practice.

#auslaw https://t.co/ZjNbz7Rvm7

[Law Clinics at MLS @PILI_MLS]

Join us for this exciting panel on careers in Refugee Law next week! Featuring leading #Refugee lawyers -

- @SanmatiVerma of @humanrightsHRLC
- Hannah Dickinson of @ASRC1
-@SarahRACS of @RACSaustralia
- Rebecca Webb of @RefugeeLegal

All welcome @MelbLawSchool

[Katie Robertson @robertson_k_e]

Tky @LawyersWeekly for recognising the work of the #Stateless Legal Clinic as a finalist in the #AustralianLawAwards.

Congrats to all winners!

With @RACSaustralia @MelbLawSchool @PILI_MLS @fadichalouhy, The Cameron Foundation & @McMullin_Centre

[Law Clinics at MLS @PILI_MLS]

*Calling all @MelbLawSchool students!*
Interested in applying for #Stateless Legal Clinic for 2024?
Join an info session this wk -
TODAY (Mon 14/8) 1pm online
WED (16/8) 1pm in person (room 223)

Come along & learn about how you can make a positive difference! @McMullin_Centre

[Erin Buckley @ThatErinBuckley]

don't want to brag, but here I am bragging
@PILI_MLS
@MelbLawSchool