JD students
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)