MLM students

MLM Orientation events
21 – 23 February 2024

Registration required

Explore the full program below.

MLM Orientation Day 1

Wednesday 21 February 2024

Wednesday 21 February 2024
9.30am – 10am

Welcome

Welcome to MLS and Welcome to Country.

Professor Matthew Harding, Dean, Melbourne Law School

Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Wednesday 21 February 2024
10am – 10.20am

Introduction to the MLM program and virtual building tour

Associate Professor Matthew Bell, Director, Melbourne Law Masters

Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Wednesday 21 February 2024
10.20am – 11am

Morning tea

Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Wednesday 21 February 2024
11am – 12.30pm

Introduction to the Australian legal system

Overview of the Australian Legal System.

Associate Professor Matthew Bell, Director, Melbourne Law Masters

Cassandra Seery, Lecturer

Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Wednesday 21 February 2024
12.30pm – 12.45pm

Introduction to Law Library

A brief introduction to the Law Library at MLS and their services.

Gemma Walsh, Liaison Librarian (Learning and Teaching)

Nichole Le Grand, Liaison Support Librarian

Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Wednesday 21 February 2024
12.45pm – 1pm

Career services and mentoring

Hear about MLS Careers Services and Mentor Program from our Graduate Services and Careers team.

Chris Cheng, Manager, Graduate Services and Careers

Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Wednesday 21 February 2024
1pm – 1.15pm

Wellbeing, professionalism and academic integrity

Hear about the wellbeing and related support services available to you, as well as expectations of MLS students.

Associate Professor Judith Marychurch, Assistant Dean, Teaching and Learning

Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1 Melbourne Law School

Wednesday 21 February 2024
1.15pm – 2.30pm

Lunch and networking activity

Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Wednesday 21 February 2024
2.30pm – 3.30pm

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), Level 1, Melbourne Law School

MLM Orientation Day 2

Thursday 22 February 2024

Thursday 22 February 2024
9.30am - 10am

Morning tea

Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Thursday 22 February 2024
10am – 11am

Skills for success at MLS (I)

Overview of legal academic skills and brief introduction to writing essays

Associate Professor Chantal Morton, Director, Ian Malkin Legal Academic Skills Centre

Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Thursday 22 February 2024
11am – 11.15am

Short break

Thursday 22 February 2024
11.15am – 12.45pm

Skills for success at MLS (II)

Overview of legal academic skills and brief introduction to writing essays

Associate Professor Chantal Morton, Director, Ian Malkin Legal Academic Skills Centre

Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Thursday 22 February 2024
12.45pm – 2pm

Lunch 

Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Thursday 22 February 2024
2pm - 3pm

Campus tour

Optional campus tour with our student volunteers

Starting point: Ground floor foyer, Melbourne Law School

MLM Orientation Day 3

Friday 23 February 2024

Friday 23 February 2024
9.45am – 10.15am

Morning tea

Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Friday 23 February 2024
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.

Gemma Walsh, Liaison Librarian (Learning and Teaching)

Nichole Le Grand, Liaison Support Librarian

Marina Hart, Liaison Support Librarian

Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Friday 23 February 2024
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.

Gemma Walsh, Liaison Librarian (Learning and Teaching)

Nichole Le Grand, Liaison Support Librarian

Marina Hart, Liaison Support Librarian

Location: David P Derham Theatre (GM15), Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Friday 23 February 2024
12.15pm – 1.30pm

Lunch and hoodies collection 

Collect your MLS branded hoodies over lunch.

Location: Level 1, Melbourne Law School

Friday 23 February 2024
1.30pm

End of MLM Orientation