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
20-23 February 2023
Explore the full program below.
MLM Orientation Day 1
Monday 20 February
- Monday 20 February 2023
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10.30 – 11am
Welcome to Melbourne Law School
Professor Matthew Harding, Dean of Melbourne Law School
Welcome to Country
Professor Julie Clarke, Associate Dean (Melbourne Law Masters)
- Monday 20 February 2023
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11am – 12pm
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 20 February 2023
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12 – 12.10pm
Break
- Monday 20 February 2023
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12.10 – 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.
- Monday 20 February 2023
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12.30 – 12.45pm
Career services and mentoring overview
Hear about the MLS Alumni and Mentoring Program from our Graduate Services and Careers team.
- Monday 20 February 2023
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12.45 – 1.30pm
Break (lunch provided)
- Monday 20 February 2023
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1.30pm
Campus tour
Campus tour (Melbourne-based students). Meet in Melbourne Law School foyer.
- Monday 20 February 2023
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3pm
Law building tour
Tour of Melbourne Law School, including Melbourne Law Masters classrooms and Ian Malkin Centre for Legal Academic Skills and Law Library
- Monday 20 February 2023
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4 - 6pm
Socialising and networking
Meet your fellow MLM cohort for socialising and networking while enjoying some food and drinks.
MLM Orientation Day 2
Tuesday 21 February 2023
Law Building, Room 920
This hybrid session will be delivered on campus and online. You only need to attend one session.
- Tuesday 21 February 2023
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10am - 12.30pm
Parliament and the Courts
An interactive guide to the practical aspects of making and upholding the law
- Tuesday 21 February 2023
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1.30 – 4pm
Parliament and the Courts (repeat)
An interactive guide to the practical aspects of making and upholding the law
MLM Orientation Day 3
Wednesday 22 February
Law Building, Room G08
- Wednesday 22 February 2023
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10 – 11am
Australian legal system
Reflection on court tour and overview of Australian Legal System.
- Wednesday 22 February 2023
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11am – 12pm
Skills for success at MLS
Overview of legal academic skills and brief introduction to writing essays
- Wednesday 22 February 2023
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12 – 12.15pm
Break
- Wednesday 22 February 2023
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12.15 – 1pm
Common law legal reasoning activity
MLM Orientation Day 4
Thursday 23 February
Law Building, Room G08
- Thursday 23 February 2023
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10 - 10.30am
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.
- Thursday 23 February 2023
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10.30am - 12pm
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.
MLM Online Orientation
20-23 February
- Monday 20 February 2023
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12 - 12.45pm
Welcome
- Tuesday 21 February 2023
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10am - 12.30pm
Parliament and Courts
An interactive guide to the practical aspects of making and upholding the law
- Tuesday 21 February 2023
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1.30 – 4pm
Parliament and the Courts
(repeat session, you only need to attend one)An interactive guide to the practical aspects of making and upholding the law
- Wednesday 22 February 2023
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2 - 3pm
Australian legal system
Reflection on court tour and overview of Australian Legal System
- Wednesday 22 February 2023
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3 - 4pm
Skills for success at MLS
Overview of legal academic skills and brief introduction to writing essays.
- Wednesday 22 February 2023
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4 - 4.15pm
Break
- Wednesday 22 February 2023
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4.15 - 5pm
Common law legal reasoning activity
- Thursday 23 February 2023
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2 - 2.30pm
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.
- Thursday 23 February 2023
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2.30 - 4pm
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.