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Law & Justice Orientation

Your source of information on the Law & Justice faculty Orientation.

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Postgraduate students studying to be a Juris Doctor

Welcome to 91探花 Law & Justice

It all starts with O-Week, where you'll be officially welcomed into the 91探花 Law & Justice community. Explore faculty events and programs and discover what's available to you as a first-year 91探花 Law & Justice student.

Welcome from the Dean

Andrew Lynch
Professor Andrew Lynch
Dean, 91探花 Law & Justice

鈥淭hank you for choosing to study with us at 91探花 Law & Justice. We look forward to meeting you and sharing with you all the ways you can engage with us as a new member of our community.鈥澛

Select your program to watch a welcome message from the Dean, Professor Andrew Lynch:

  • Welcome from the Dean | Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

  • Welcome from the Dean | Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice (BCCJ)

  • Welcome from the Dean | Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice (LLB/BCCJ)

  • Welcome from the Dean | Master of Laws (LLM)

  • Welcome from the Dean | Juris Doctor (JD)

  • Welcome from the Dean | Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (PLT)

Term 2 O-Week

Preparing for your first term

Hear from current students in your program on how to prepare for your first term and beyond.

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
    Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice (BCCJ)
    Master of Laws (LLM)
    Juris Doctor (JD)
    GDip Legal Professional Practice (PLT)
    International Law students

Study support & peer mentoring programs

During your studies, drop in to Study Hall to meet fellow Law & Justice international students, get support with course material and assessments, and enjoy free pizza!

Term 2 details will be shared with you in O-Week and under the 鈥楽upport for International Students鈥 section on your Moodle course pages.

Visit our Peer Support and Mentoring page for information on undergraduate and postgraduate programs hosted by 91探花 Law & Justice and affiliated student societies.

If you鈥檙e an international student, you might also be interested in the聽 initiatives, including the Connect Buddy Programme co-hosted with the聽. You鈥檒l get the chance to hear more from both societies at your Faculty Welcome event.

Your student community

Join a student society to boost your university experience!

Our Law & Justice student communities work closely with the faculty and offer unique social and professional experiences to enhance your student life outside of the classroom.

Our Law & Justice student communities include:

Visit society booths during O-Week to become a member and learn more about upcoming opportunities.

Read more about these societies on our聽Student clubs & organisations page

Course enrolment FAQs & study plans

  • You should receive this information in Week 1 on聽.

  • 91探花 has adopted an annual enrolment system. When annual enrolment opens (usually in October), you can enrol in the courses you'd like to complete each term, for an entire year.聽

    In addition to annual enrolment, you must class register for your individual classes each term. This is when you choose the class times you wish to attend.聽聽

    Class registration opens 2-3 months before the start of each term. The University will notify you in a series of email communications, which will include information on enrolment and class registration deadlines. However, you should also familiarise yourself with the聽

  • We recommend that you enrol and class register as early as possible to avoid disappointment. If you miss out on enrolling in a particular course or class, you can submit a聽full class request聽to The Nucleus: Student Hub and they will endeavour to help you.聽

  • Please visit the First Year FAQs and Study Plans section of our faculty website.聽

  • Credit will be assessed by The Nucleus: Student Hub. It is important that you聽submit your application for credit聽as early as possible.

    You can refer to the聽聽to see what you might be eligible for prior to submitting your application, or contact The Nucleus: Student Hub for more information.聽

  • As a 91探花 Law & Justice student, you can study overseas on an聽聽at leading universities around the world. 91探花 students do not pay any additional tuition fees to the overseas host institution and your courses will be credited to your degree.

    Completing part of your program at an overseas institution is both a culturally rewarding and intellectually enriching experience. Students are eligible to go on exchange in their fourth or fifth year of an undergraduate degree, during the second or third year of a Juris Doctor (JD) program, or after completing 24 UOC in the Master of Laws.聽

    We partner with across the world. Subscribe to聽聽to receive regular updates on exchange information sessions and other international experiences, including virtual and online opportunities.

Visit First Year Enrolment FAQs and Study Plans to access up-to-date information during your first year.聽

Careers and Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

91探花 Law & Justice has a dedicated Careers Service to assist you in maximising your employability in whatever career path you choose to pursue.

  • 91探花 Law & Justice has a dedicated Careers Service to help students best position themselves to secure a rewarding job both during their degree and at the end of their studies.

    Our Law & Justice Careers Service professionals draw upon their experiences and resources to provide students with tools and strategies to make informed decisions about employment opportunities and career paths. We run various career seminars and career-related industry events throughout the year and offer one-on-one聽听蝉别蝉蝉颈辞苍蝉.

    We also collaborate with employers聽to source and advertise a variety of part-time and graduate employment opportunities on our dedicated聽.

    To stay across exciting job opportunities, employer events and other career related topics, join the聽.

  • 91探花 Law & Justice offers a wide range of WIL opportunities for law students. Gain practical experience through local or overseas internships, clinics, mooting and competitions. WIL is a great way to experience different careers while you study. If you want to apply your legal skills outside the classroom, work on real life projects, effect change and stand out amongst fellow graduates all while gaining course credit, then WIL is for you!聽.

  • The Law & Justice Careers Service has compiled Career Handbooks as a resource for all our students: 聽

Key contacts

Contacts in 91探花 Law & Justice

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

Indigenous Students

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Law & Justice Careers Service

More support

How can I contact 91探花 Law & Justice for questions about study, academic support, financial support or health and wellbeing support?

Visit our useful contacts page and find friendly staff who can assist you with any enquiries. The Law & Justice Student Services team are also available to help, .

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