Herzog, Fox & Neeman Internship

Company profile

Herzog, Fox, and Neeman is one of Israel’s foremost corporate and commercial law offices representing leading companies worldwide. The firm was founded in 1972 by three prominent lawyers: the late Chaim Herzog, later to become the sixth President of the State of Israel, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, and member of the Israeli parliament; Michael Fox, formerly a London solicitor, known for his corporate work and his legal contributions to the development of the infrastructure, energy and natural resources of Israel; and Yaakov Neeman, author of numerous books and articles on tax law and respected tax advisor to the government and major local and foreign corporations.

More information about Herzog, Fox, and Neeman 

Eligibility criteria

In order to apply for this program and obtain funding through the Student Travel Fund you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• be enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Laws, any Bachelor of Laws double degree, LLM(LP) or JD program at Monash University and have at least one unit of your law degree to complete through Monash Law School following the conclusion of the internship program
• at the time of the internship have completed at least one full time equivalent year of law and have achieved a minimum credit (60%) average across your law studies
• have the ability to complete the internship without compromising law studies or examination periods
• be available on return to commit to marketing and promotional activities, including future use of profiles and reports in marketing material (subject to negotiation with the Faculty Marketing Manager)
• have not previously received faculty funding through the STF for more than one other faculty managed internship (students are eligible for STF funding for a maximum of two faculty managed internships for the duration of their law studies at Monash. Students can apply for additional internships but they will not be eligible to receive funding through the STF.)

• Applicants are required to have completed the following subjects with a minimum credit (60%) average
• Contract Law A & B
• Any additional corporate or commercial subjects would be advantageous, but not essential
• Previous work experience in a commercial law area would be advantageous but not essential.

Application process

2007 applications must be submitted by the end of the second week of September.

• Complete the Faculty of Law Internship Application Form and submit a hard copy to the International Programs Officer located in the Student Services office on Level 1 of the Law building.
• In order to submit your application form you will require the following:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of results (download from WES) which must show at least a 60% average across all law studies and completion of all specifoc units required for eligibility
  • A personal statement of no more than one page typed (minimum size ariel font x10 point) showing a proven interest in the work and mission of Herzog, Fox & Neeman.
• Short listed applicants will be sent to Herzog, Fox & Neeman by 30 September 2007 
• The chosen applicant will be confirmed by Herzog, Fox & Neeman by the end of October 
• The successful applicant will be contacted directly via phone and/or email by the International Programs Officer
• All unsuccessful applicants will be notified via phone and/or email by the International Programs Officer
• The successful candidate will be provided with the contact details of the appropriate person at Herzog, Fox & Neeman and they will be required to liaise directly with the organisation in order to determine start and finish dates which must equate to a minimum of four weeks mid January to mid February in 2007.
• International Programs Officer will notify the Faculty Finance Manager of the successful intern
• Once the successful intern has been notified they must contact the International Programs Officer to discuss travel arrangements and release of funds.

Note: All grants should be used in the first instance to cover travel costs, followed by insurance and accommodation costs if funds permit.

Equity grants

Student Travel Fund (STF) Equity Grants have been developed to provide financial assistance for faculty internship programs to those students who can demonstrate financial hardship. 

Contact information

If you would like further information about this internship please contact:

Kerryn Morey
International Programs Officer 
Student Services
Level 1, Faculty of Law
Building 12, Clayton campus

Phone: +61 3 9905 3311

Forms

Herzog, Fox & Neeman Application Form [PDF]
Equity Grant application form [PDF]
Internship Report Form [PDF]
Student intern profile – Example only [PDF]