Orientation
JD Orientation 2024
The JD Orientation schedule will be available via the JD LMS Community. If you are unable to access the community, please confirm that you have enrolled in your subjects. If you have any questions please contact the Law Academic Support Office.
- Day 1 - Thursday 1 February 2024
- Day 2 - Friday 2 February 2024
- Day 3 - Tuesday 27 February 2024
MLM Orientation events
21 – 23 February 2024
Explore the full program below.
MLM Orientation Day 1
Wednesday 21 February 2024
- Wednesday 21 February 2024
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9.30am – 10am
Welcome
Welcome to MLS and Welcome to Country.
Professor Matthew Harding, Dean, Melbourne Law School
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Wednesday 21 February 2024
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10am – 10.20am
Introduction to the MLM program and virtual building tour
Associate Professor Matthew Bell, Director, Melbourne Law Masters
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Wednesday 21 February 2024
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10.20am – 11am
Morning tea
Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Wednesday 21 February 2024
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11am – 12.30pm
Introduction to the Australian legal system
Overview of the Australian Legal System.
Associate Professor Matthew Bell, Director, Melbourne Law Masters
Cassandra Seery, Lecturer
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Wednesday 21 February 2024
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12.30pm – 12.45pm
Introduction to Law Library
A brief introduction to the Law Library at MLS and their services.
Gemma Walsh, Liaison Librarian (Learning and Teaching)
Nichole Le Grand, Liaison Support Librarian
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Wednesday 21 February 2024
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12.45pm – 1pm
Career services and mentoring
Hear about MLS Careers Services and Mentor Program from our Graduate Services and Careers team.
Chris Cheng, Manager, Graduate Services and Careers
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Wednesday 21 February 2024
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1pm – 1.15pm
Wellbeing, professionalism and academic integrity
Hear about the wellbeing and related support services available to you, as well as expectations of MLS students.
Associate Professor Judith Marychurch, Assistant Dean, Teaching and Learning
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1 Melbourne Law School
- Wednesday 21 February 2024
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1.15pm – 2.30pm
Lunch and networking activity
Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Wednesday 21 February 2024
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2.30pm – 3.30pm
Student life and experiences
Hear from a panel of current MLM students who will share their experiences at MLS with you and will try to answer any questions you may have.
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School
MLM Orientation Day 2
Thursday 22 February 2024
- Thursday 22 February 2024
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9.30am - 10am
Morning tea
Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Thursday 22 February 2024
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10am – 11am
Skills for success at MLS (I)
Overview of legal academic skills and brief introduction to writing essays
Associate Professor Chantal Morton, Director, Ian Malkin Legal Academic Skills Centre
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Thursday 22 February 2024
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11am – 11.15am
Short break
- Thursday 22 February 2024
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11.15am – 12.45pm
Skills for success at MLS (II)
Overview of legal academic skills and brief introduction to writing essays
Associate Professor Chantal Morton, Director, Ian Malkin Legal Academic Skills Centre
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Thursday 22 February 2024
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12.45pm – 2pm
Lunch
Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Thursday 22 February 2024
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2pm - 3pm
Campus tour
Optional campus tour with our student volunteers
Starting point: Ground floor foyer, Melbourne Law School
MLM Orientation Day 3
Friday 23 February 2024
- Friday 23 February 2024
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9.45am – 10.15am
Morning tea
Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Friday 23 February 2024
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10.15am – 10.45am
Law Library essentials
This session provides an overview of what you need to know to make the most of the Law Library’s amazing print and online collections and the Law Library staff’s expertise.
Gemma Walsh, Liaison Librarian (Learning and Teaching)
Nichole Le Grand, Liaison Support Librarian
Marina Hart, Liaison Support Librarian
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Friday 23 February 2024
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10.45am – 12.15pm
Research strategies and legal research with the Law Library
This interactive workshop will get you thinking about implementing strategies that will maximise your research. It will include a demonstration of the tools available for note-taking, managing your references and other time-saving ways to find information.
Gemma Walsh, Liaison Librarian (Learning and Teaching)
Nichole Le Grand, Liaison Support Librarian
Marina Hart, Liaison Support Librarian
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Friday 23 February 2024
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12.15pm – 1.30pm
Lunch and hoodies collection
Collect your MLS branded hoodies over lunch.
Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Friday 23 February 2024
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1.30pm
End of MLM Orientation