Orientation
JD Orientation events
All events will be hosted online via Zoom. Zoom links are available on the JD LMS Community. If you are unable to access the community, please confirm that you have enrolled in your subjects.
Explore the full program for all students below.
Day 1 - Wednesday 2 February 2022
Come and meet the Dean, Associate Dean (JD) and Assistant Dean (Teaching and Learning) who will provide you with an overview of the JD and what to expect for the duration of your course. Hear from current JD students and learn about the extra support services available throughout your student life.
- Wednesday 2 February 2022
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9.30am
Welcome to Country
- Wednesday 2 February 2022
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9.45am
Dean and Associate Dean's welcome
A formal welcome to the Juris Doctor Program by Melbourne Law School's Dean - Professor Pip Nicholson and Associate Dean (JD) - Associate Professor Arlen Duke
Indigenous introduction
Presented by Associate Dean and Senior Research Fellow (Indigenous Programs) - Eddie Cubillio
- Wednesday 2 February 2022
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10.30am
Student wellbeing and professionalism
Presented by Assistant Dean (Teaching and Learning) - Associate Professor Judith Marychurch
- Wednesday 2 February 2022
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11am
Morning tea break
- Wednesday 2 February 2022
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11.15pm
Law Library essentials
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.
Getting IT ready
Come along to this information session and Q+A on everything you need to know about using IT at Melbourne Law School, obtaining Student IT assistance and free software.
Occupational health and safety briefing
Learn about important emergency procedures and safety information at the Law School.
- Wednesday 2 February 2022
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11.45am
Course planning
Presented by Assistant Dean (Teaching and Learning) - Associate Professor Judith Marychurch
- Wednesday 2 February 2022
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12.15am
Melbourne Law School building virtual tour
Presented by the Law Students' Society
Day 2 - Thursday 3 February 2022
- Thursday 3 February 2022
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9.30am
Student life
Presented by Associate Dean (Student Life) - Brad Jessup
- Thursday 3 February 2022
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10am
Student association presentations
- Thursday 3 February 2022
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10.30am
Legal academic skills
Presented by Associate Professor in Legal Writing and Academic Skills - Chantal Morton
EAGLE program
Presented by the EAGLE coordinator for the first year program
In the EAGLE program, later year JD students facilitate small groups of up to 10 new JD students.
- Thursday 3 February 2022
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11am
EAGLE panel
At this session you will hear more about the program from students responsible for delivering the small group sessions.
- Thursday 3 February 2022
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11.15am
Morning tea break
- Thursday 3 February 2022
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11.30am
Student panel
Current JD students will share their insights and advice on how to thrive in the JD program.
Day 3 (optional) - Friday 4 February 2022
- Friday 4 February 2022
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10-11am
Drop-in sessions
- Drop-in session 1 - General queries (Arlen Duke)
- Drop-in session 2 - Course planning and wellbeing (Judith Marychurch)
- Drop-in session 3 - Legal academic skills (Chantal Morton)
- Drop-in session 4 - Careers (Chris Cheng)
- Drop-in session 5 - Law Library (Carole Hinchcliff)
MLM Orientation events
18-20 July
Events will be hosted on campus and online or online only. To join online, you will need to access the Zoom link on the MLM LMS Community. If you are unable to access the community, please confirm that you have enrolled in your subjects.
Registration required for on-campus events
Students with dietary restrictions or special requirements who are planning to attend any in-person activities please advise law-events@unimelb.edu.au.
Watch the welcome video and explore the full program below.
MLM Orientation Day 1
Law Building, Room 202/203
If attending in person, please arrive at 10.30am to ensure you can be checked in and seated ready for commencement at 11am. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
- Monday 18 July 2022
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11 – 11.30am
Welcome to Melbourne Law School
Professor Matthew Harding, Acting Dean of Melbourne Law School
Welcome to Country
Professor Julie Clarke, Associate Dean (Melbourne Law Masters)
- Monday 18 July 2022
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11.30am – 1pm
Student life and experiences
Meet the Melbourne Law Masters Student Association (MLMSA) and 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.
- Monday 18 July 2022
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1.00 – 2.00pm
Break
- Monday 18 July 2022
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2 – 2.15pm
Wellbeing, professionalism and academic integrity
Hear about the wellbeing and related support services available to you, as well as expectations of MLS students.
- Monday 18 July 2022
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2.15 – 2.45pm
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.
- Monday 18 July 2022
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2.45 – 3pm
Introduction to the Ian Malkin Centre for Legal Academic Skills
Overview of legal academic skills and the Centre services
- Monday 18 July 2022
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3 – 3.05pm
Getting IT ready
Learn about how to access IT software, services and support at MLS.
- Monday 18 July 2022
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3.05 – 3.45pm
Learning with technology
Interactive session discussing how technology will be used to support teaching and how to get the most out of learning with technology.
- Monday 18 July 2022
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3.45 – 4.30pm
Socialising and networking (parallel sessions: online via Zoom)
Meet your fellow MLM cohort and socialise in the breakout rooms.
- Monday 18 July 2022
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4 – 5.30pm
Socialising and networking (parallel sessions: face-to-face)
Meet your fellow MLM cohort and socialise in the Law building foyer.
MLM Orientation Day 2
Law Building, Room 202/203
- Tuesday 19 July 2022
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12.30 – 2pm
Australian Legal System
This session will provide an overview of the Australian Legal System.
- Tuesday 19 July 2022
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2 – 2.15pm
Break
- Tuesday 19 July 2022
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2.15 – 3.30pm
Academic skills workshop
- Tuesday 19 July 2022
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3.30 – 4pm
Socialising and networking (online)
Socialise in the Zoom breakout rooms with your MLM cohort.
- Tuesday 19 July 2022
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4 – 5pm
Academic skills workshop
MLM Orientation Day 3
Law Building, Room 202/203
- Wednesday 20 July 2022
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10 – 11am
Campus tour
Campus tour for Melbourne-based students. Meet in the Law building foyer.
- Wednesday 20 July 2022
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11am – 12pm
Law Building tour
Building tour of the Melbourne Law School, including Masters classrooms, LASC and library (Melbourne-based students).
- Wednesday 20 July 2022
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12 – 12.45pm
Break
- Wednesday 20 July 2022
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12.45 – 1pm
Career services and mentoring overview
Hear about the MLS Alumni and Mentoring Program from our Graduate Services and Careers team.
- Wednesday 20 July 2022
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1 – 2.30pm
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.
At the end of the workshop you will know:
- How to upskill your legal research skills
- Where to find the AGLC for legal referencing
- How Zotero can short cut referencing resources.
To get the most out of this workshop please download Zotero and the Zotero connector onto your computer.
- Wednesday 20 July 2022
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2.30 – 2.35pm
Conclude
- Wednesday 20 July 2022
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2.35 – 3pm
Socialising and networking (online)
Socialise in the Zoom breakout rooms with your MLM cohort.