LSS Secure Section

ALSA

A+ R A-

2011 Information Policy Conference

The 2011 Information Policy Conference,  is to be held on 15 November 2011 at the National Convention Centre, Canberra.

This conference is aimed at developing a National Information Policy for Australia, with a focus on identifying and overcoming the barriers to open government through the publication of public sector information. It will bring together information experts from the public and private sectors to share ideas and insights on the future direction of government information policy.

This will be an opportunity for delegates to:
  • find out about the progress of the open government reforms
  • contribute to the development of a National Information Policy for Australia
  • consider issues around the proactive publication of public sector information
  • share best practice case studies
  • learn about the OAIC's Principles on open public sector information
  • discover how technology provides new opportunities for information management and exchange

For more information please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.oaic.gov.au

2011 ALSA Scholarships Guide

This Guide is compiled annually by the Australian Law Students’ Association and contains information about postgraduate scholarships available to Australian law students.

More and more anecdotal evidence reveals that students are seeking postgraduate study immediately after completing undergraduate study. The competitive nature of the current legal market means that graduates are seeking to distinguish themselves in ways additional to extra curricular university involvement – post-­‐graduate study.

The Guide encompasses scholarships available both domestically and internationally. While this Guide attempts to cover the major scholarships available to students, it details only the tip of the metaphorical iceberg of scholarships and bursaries available. Applicants should conduct their own research in addition to this guide when considering financial assistance. It should also be noted that this guide is aimed at students completing their undergraduate degree and not to those returning to study from practice.

Information about scholarships available at each university has not been included in the interests of space and acknowledging the ease with which the information may be accessed. However the Guide does contain a University Scholarships Directory that lists the most appropriate contact point for scholarships programs at each university.

The Guide is best considered in conjunction with the informative articles published in previous guides. In particular articles on applying for scholarships and application tips in the 2010 Guide and some thoughts on whether and how to apply for post-­‐graduate study in the 2009 Guide.

2011 ALSA Academic Journal

The 2011 ALSA Academic Journal has been produced by the 2010-2011 Publications Officer (Academic Journal), Benjamin Hine. The ALSA Academic Journal will be distributed to most university libraries in Australia in the next couple of months.

The Academic Journal is the journal of academic articles for the Australian Law Students' Association and is the peak student academic publication for Australian law students.

More Articles...