MLM students

MLM Orientation events
18 – 20 July 2023

Registration required

Explore the full program below.

MLM Orientation Day 1

Tuesday 18 July 2023

Tuesday 18 July 2023
9.30am – 10am

Morning tea

Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Tuesday 18 July 2023
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
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
1pm – 2.30pm

Ice-breaking activity and Lunch

Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Tuesday 18 July 2023
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
9.30am - 10am

Morning tea

Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Wednesday 19 July 2023
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
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
12.30pm – 1.30pm

Lunch

Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Wednesday 19 July 2023
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
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
9.45am – 10.15am

Morning tea

Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Thursday 20 July 2023
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
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
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
12.30pm – 1.30pm

Lunch

Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Thursday 20 July 2023
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
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
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
5pm

Conclude