Melbourne Law Masters
Melbourne Law Masters (MLM) Orientation
2026 - Semester 2 intake
23 - 24 July 2026
Melbourne Law School
185 Pelham St, Carlton
Day 1
Thursday 23 July 2026
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Access to GM15 via Level 1
Melbourne Law School
- Thursday 23 July 2026
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9.00am
Morning tea: Meet your new cohort
Location: Level 1 foyer, Melbourne Law School -
9.45am
Welcome to Melbourne Law School
Professor Michelle Foster, Dean, Melbourne Law School -
10.00am
Introduction to the MLM program
Professor John Tobin -
11.00am
Introduction to the Australian legal system (I)
Explore the foundations of Australia’s legal system. -
11.45am
Introduction to the Australian legal system (II)
Overview of the Australian Legal System. -
12.00pm
Wellbeing, professionalism and academic integrity
Hear about the wellbeing and related support services available to you, as well as expectations of MLS students from Associate Professor Judith Marychurch, Assistant Dean (Teaching and Learning) -
12.30pm
MLS organised lunch
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1.30pm
Introduction to Law Library & Law Library essentials
A brief introduction to the Law Library at MLS and their services. -
2.30pm
Research strategies and legal research with the Law Library
Learn essential legal research strategies and how to effectively use Law Library resources to support your studies. -
3.30pm
Campus tour
A guided tour of the campus to help you familiarise yourself with key locations and facilities, in MLS and main campus
Day 2
Friday 24 July 2026
Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Access to GM15 via Level 1
Melbourne Law School
- Friday 24 July 2026
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9.30am
Morning tea
Location: Level 1 foyer, Melbourne Law School -
10.00am
Skills for success at MLS (I)
Overview of legal academic skills and brief introduction to writing essays.
Professor Chantal Morton, Director, Ian Malkin Legal Academic Skills Centre -
11.15am
Skills for success at MLS (II)
Continue building on strategies for academic success with practical tips for navigating law school effectively, presented by Professor Chantal Morton. -
12.45pm
MLS organised lunch
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1.45pm
Career services
The Manager of Graduate Services and Careers Chris Cheng will explain the range of services offered by MLS’s in-house careers service, including the Mentor Program. -
2.15pm
Student Experience Panel
Students will offer insights into what it is like to study the MLM and some of the things they have done during their MLM to enhance their student experience. Facilitated by Manager, Graduate Services and Careers - Chris Cheng -
3.00pm
MLS Hoodie collection
Please present your student ID upon collection.
The MLM Orientation schedule is also available via the MLM 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.