Tarwirri-Indigenous Law Students and Lawyers Association

Tarwirri Newsletter
August 2016

Tarwirri Update-Deadly Law

Earlier in August Tarwirri ran another LEAP
into Law workshop with Yr 9-10 Indigenous
students from Melbourne and Shepparton. The
workshops were conducted by Tarwirri student
members Shane Fry, Zack Smith and Kate
Chapman. The day began with students hearing
from Ruth Barson and Laura Wilson(Tarwirri
Member) from the Human Rights Law Centre.
From there the group went across to the County
Court for a tour with Terrie Stewart(Tarwirri
Elders and Respected Persons Panel) and heard
from Judge David Parsons. The day was
wrapped up with a lunch at Victoria Legal Aid
where students got to speak with a number of
VLA's staff.

Tarwirri Committee Member Craig Cairney speaking with

LEAP into Law Participants

Tarwirri Members Social Event-Wednesday 24 August 2016

Tarwirri's next social event is an afterwork drinks function at The Crafty Squire on
Wednesday 24 August 2016. Pop in afterwork or class and join other Indigenous law
students and legal professionals for a chance to catch up and unwind.
What: After Work Drink Function
Date: Wednesday 24 August 2016
Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm
Where: The Crafty Squire- 127 Russell St Melbourne 3000
Attendees: Indigenous Law Students and Legal Professionals
RSVP: Close of Business Monday 21 August 2016
Catering: Share Platters and Finger Food (Drinks purchased at the bar)
Cost: No Charge
For catering purpose please RSVP via https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tarwirri-memberssocial-event-24-august-2016-tickets-26916582222 or email the office at
Tarwirri@liv.asn.au

Student Opportunity-Koori Graduate Program Department of Justice

Employer: Department of Justice Victoria
Position: Koori Graduate Program
Classification/s: Ongoing Graduate Position
Location: Melbourne
Applications Close: 22 August 2016
The Koori graduate program aims to recruit and retain high quality graduates who have
a breadth of perspectives and expertise for future leadership, policy and specialist
careers within the Department of Justice and Regulation.
Over the 12-month program, you will work on current public issues, develop your career
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with the department and make a difference to the wider community. Our
graduates:
Gain valuable experience by undertaking work rotations with two or more business
units, contributing to a variety of project activities and operational tasks for the relevant
business unit
Are part of a formal learning and development program and group learning project
where you will work on a group project to develop your knowledge and skills in project,
time, stakeholder and risk management, team building, research, policy, and report
writing and youll also reap the benefits
Have access to executive level mentoring and dedicated graduate support
Attend excursions to help discover how areas of the department work together to deliver
on the promise of a safe and just Victoria
Upon successful completion of the program will progress to an ongoing position.
For further information on the Koori Graduate program visit the Koori employment
section of our website, call (03) 8684 1765 or email koori.employment@justice.vic.gov.au
To apply visit https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?
in_organid=14123&in_jnCounter=222646175

Professional Opportunity-Junior Lawyer-WestJustice

Employer: Western Community Legal Centre
Position: Family Violence/Tenancy Lawyer
Work Type/s: Contract, Full Time, Graduate
Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP)
Location: Melbourne
Applications close: 26 August, 2016.
Westjustice is seeking to employ a full time junior lawyer on a fixed term contract
(expiring 31 October 2017) to be part of the family violence team and the tenancy team.
The lawyer will join the family violence legal team and tenancy legal team to undertake
work that will improve the lives of women and children experiencing family violence,
and to help vulnerable tenants engage their tenancy rights. The lawyer will be based at
the Werribee office but will be required to work at the Sunshine Magistrates Court,
VCAT (Werribee and Sunshine) and at CoHealth in Braybrook. The lawyer will also be
required to operate tenancy clinics at the Werribee and Footscray offices.
To apply, please email a short cover letter, your CV and your responses to the key
selection criteria to admin@westjustice.org.au addressed to Mr Denis Nelthorpe, CEO,
by 5.00pm on Friday 26 August 2016. Late applications will not be considered.

Practical Legal Training Bursary

Tarwirri is once again proud to partner with the Law Institute of Victoria in promoting
the LIV's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bursary. This Bursary is open to all final
year students and those graduating in semester 1 2017. The Bursary covers the entire
course fee of the recipients Practical Legal Traineeship.

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Tarwirri is thrilled to assist Victorian Women Lawyer's in hosting this informative
event. Join us in attending at this event and see Tarwirri Committee member Samara
Hand moderate this discussion. Tarwirri has been kindly provided some
complimentary tickets so members should contact the office if interested.

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Law and the Courts Event

An international conference on how exponential technological change presents unique

opportunities for reshaping efficient & effective client-centred, accessible justice
delivery. This international conference will bring the legal sector together to explore
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the ways in which disruptive change and emerging business models are
reshaping law
and legal institutions.
More information please visit
https://www.vu.edu.au/news-events/events/international-conference-law-courts-in-anonline-world

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Attn: La Trobe University Tarwirri Members
Patrick Keyzer, the Head of La Trobe Law School, wants to support an Indigenous Law
Students Association chapter at La Trobe Law School. If any members want to be
involved, please contact him at p.keyzer@latrobe.edu.au
Careers Assistance-Resume and Cover Letter
Tarwirri is able to assist both its student and professional members, in linking up with
Human Resource Professionals working within the legal industry, to assist with any
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issues to do with Resume and Cover Letters. Members are provided with
opportunity to organise an appointment to either assist in developing a cover
letter/resume or to make adjustments for a prospective job application. There are no
costs associated with any member wishing to take up this opportunity. Please email the
office for further information.
Victorian Bar- Mentoring Opportunities
The Bar organises a legal mentoring program that is open to Indigenous law students
or graduates. Each participant is linked up with a barrister and a Judge (Supreme
Court, Federal Court or County Court) to facilitate long term career assistance. Tarwirri
is happy to organise introductions and for more information or an information form
please contact the office.

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Any enquiries please contact Tarwirri @liv.asn.au