Course Planning and Advice

JD students have access to exciting and challenging opportunities in diverse fields of study. The links below provide further information on the opportunities available, and course planning advice to coordinate your enrolments.

JD course plans

Enrichment opportunities

Course planning

When emailing, please use your University student email account and include your Student ID Number.

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General course planning
General discussion about my studies Structuring my course Completing my course – final year Leave of absence Study issues Further study	Students can contact Stop 1 via phone, email or live chat. Stop 1 is also available for drop-in sessions.
Complex course planning
Course planning: implications of failing a subject, withdrawing from a compulsory subject, or taking a leave of absence Elective subject selection (excluding enrolment in electives) Discussing outcomes of Course Unsatisfactory Progress Committee Course withdrawal	Students may make an appointment with the Assistant Dean (Teaching and Learning), a JD Course Director, or the Associate Dean (JD): Email the Assistant Dean (Teaching and Learning), judith.marychurch@unimelb.edu.au. Many enquiries can be addressed via email and when they can’t students can make an appointment (please indicate days and times you are available). Email law-aso@unimelb.edu.au to make an appointment with a Course Director or the Associate Dean (JD).

Seeking advice

When emailing, please use your University student email account and include your Student ID Number.

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Wellbeing and equity
The Student Academic Adjustment and Wellbeing Officer provides a triaging service to assist students who require additional support for their studies and assessment. This service helps students by identifying challenges, providing additional study and assessment support within Melbourne Law School policy guidelines, and referring students to a range of University Services. Examples of possible supports include: Extensions Special consideration Registration for ongoing support, including (but not limited) to: Students with chronic physical and/or mental health issues Elite athletes Defence reservists/emergency volunteers Student Equity and Disability Support Alternative examinations Ian Malkin Centre for Legal Academic Skills Financial Aid (Stop 1), including housing and Centrelink assistance MLS Careers service Counselling and Psychological Services Health Service Safer Community Program	Student Academic Adjustment and Wellbeing Officer MLS Academic Support Office (Level 6) law-wellbeing@unimelb.edu.au Please email with 2-3 dates and times to request an appointment. If you have any relevant documentation (medical certificates, health reports, death certificates, etc) please bring these with you.
Global learning opportunities
Degree partnerships Global subjects: Global Lawyer Indigenous Law in Aotearoa and Australia Law and Legal Practice in Asia	Global learning opportunities Academic Programs Coordinator MLS Academic Support Office (Level 6) law-global@unimelb.edu.au Please email with 2-3 dates and times to request an appointment.
Applying for Study Overseas programs or Non-partner programs	Visit Study Overseas in order to learn more about your study options. Students must register and attend a myWorld First Step Discussion Workshop to learn more about the process for exchange. Further enquiries can be directed to a Study Overseas Advisor at Stop 1.
Work Integrated Learning/Melbourne Law School Clinics
Disability Human Rights Clinic International Criminal Justice Clinic Law Apps Legal Internship Public Interest Law Clinic Street Law Sustainability Business Clinic	MLS Clinics Work Integrated Learning MLS Academic Support Office (Level 6) law-wil@unimelb.edu.au
Law Library
Legal research skills, development and advice Zotero Study applications/Internet use	Law Library Enquiries: law-library@unimelb.edu.au
Legal Academic Skills
Legal writing and analysis Legal research Academic skills	Ian Malkin Centre for Legal Academic Skills Located on Level 3 (Law Library) Book a consultation with a Centre staff member.
Careers
Steps to practising law Resources Resume, cover letter and application writing review and advice Career planning and goal setting Interview advice and mock interviews Workshops and seminars	Melbourne Law School Career Services BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

Academic staff appointments

You can make an appointment with a Course Director, or other appropriate members of academic staff, either directly or by referral. Academic staff can advise you on course content, specific law knowledge, career goals and aspirations within the context of their role as Course Director or particular area of expertise.

Course Directors will refer administrative queries to a professional staff member in the Academic Support Office or the Student Services team.

To make an appointment with a Course Director or the Associate Dean (JD), please email law-aso@unimelb.edu.au. Contact details for other academic staff will be offered during referral by a professional staff member or Course Director.

Further queries

If you have any queries that have not been addressed, please email law-aso@unimelb.edu.au