Orientation
JD Orientation events
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 2 February 2023
- Day 2 - Friday 3 February 2023
- Day 3 - Thursday 23 February 2023
MLM Orientation events
18 – 20 July 2023
Explore the full program below.
MLM Orientation Day 1
Tuesday 18 July 2023
- Tuesday 18 July 2023
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9.30am – 10am
Morning tea
Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Tuesday 18 July 2023
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10am – 10.30am
Welcome to Melbourne Law School
Professor Matthew Harding, Dean of Melbourne Law School
Welcome to Country
Professor Julie Clarke, Associate Dean (Melbourne Law Masters)
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Melbourne Law School
- Tuesday 18 July 2023
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10.30am – 1pm
Parliament and the Courts
An interactive guide to the practical aspects of making and upholding the law
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Melbourne Law School
- Tuesday 18 July 2023
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1pm – 2.30pm
Ice-breaking activity and Lunch
Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Tuesday 18 July 2023
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2.30pm – 3.30pm
Australian legal system
Overview of the Australian Legal System.
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Melbourne Law School
MLM Orientation Day 2
Wednesday 19 July 2023
- Wednesday 19 July 2023
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9.30am - 10am
Morning tea
Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Wednesday 19 July 2023
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10am – 11am
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), Melbourne Law School
- Wednesday 19 July 2023
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11am – 12.30pm
Skills for success at MLS (I)
Overview of legal academic skills and brief introduction to writing essays
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Melbourne Law School
- Wednesday 19 July 2023
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12.30pm – 1.30pm
Lunch
Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Wednesday 19 July 2023
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1.30pm – 2.30pm
Skills for success at MLS (II)
Overview of legal academic skills and brief introduction to writing essays
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Melbourne Law School
- Wednesday 19 July 2023
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2.30pm - 2.45pm
Career services and mentoring overview
Hear about MLS Careers Services and Mentor Program from our Graduate Services and Careers team.
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Melbourne Law School
MLM Orientation Day 3
Thursday 20 July 2023
- Thursday 20 July 2023
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9.45am – 10.15am
Morning tea
Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Thursday 20 July 2023
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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.
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Melbourne Law School
- Thursday 20 July 2023
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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.
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Melbourne Law School
- Thursday 20 July 2023
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12.15pm – 12.30pm
Wellbeing, professionalism and academic integrity
Hear about the wellbeing and related support services available to you, as well as expectations of MLS students.
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Melbourne Law School
- Thursday 20 July 2023
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12.30pm – 1.30pm
Lunch
Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Thursday 20 July 2023
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1.30pm – 1.45pm
Research Centres at MLS
Learn about research centres at MLS.
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Melbourne Law School
- Thursday 20 July 2023
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1.45pm – 3.30pm
Law building tour
Tour of Melbourne Law School, including Melbourne Law Masters classrooms and Ian Malkin Centre for Legal Academic Skills.
Location: Melbourne Law School
- Thursday 20 July 2023
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3.30pm – 5pm
Socialising and networking
Socialise and network with your MLM cohort over food and drinks
Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School
- Thursday 20 July 2023
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5pm
Conclude