Ten Steps to Enrolment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Transition to university - Orientation Week

Orientation Week or O Week is held the week prior to commencement of classes and it is compulsory for all new Law students to attend. It is a time for students and families to view our facilities, meet your lecturers and familiarise yourself with the Law Faculty before your studies begin. More information will be provided at enrolment.

Commencement of classes

The teaching year commences on Monday 25 February 2008. Most lectures and some tutorials start in the first week. For others, tutorials and practical classes commence in the second week. Students should check their own first week practical and tutorial commitments with the department/faculty concerned during Orientation Week.

Location of the faculty and lecture theatres

Your enrolment package contains a map of the university. It would be an advantage to orientate yourself using this map or by joining a Host Scheme campus tour during Orientation Week (O Week) before the semester begins as you could waste valuable lecture time looking for lecture theatres and tutorial rooms. Lectures start on time, and lecturers do not wait for late-comers!

Legibook

The Legibook Co-operative operates a non-profit bookshop selling legal texts and materials. Legal texts are sold at a discount to its members, the discount currently being 21% off the publisher's recommended retail price (for cash, cheque, credit card and EFTPOS purchases). Legibook offers a further discount of 8% off books and legislation listed on current reading guides.

Legibook membership is available to all students for a ‘one off’ membership fee of $10 (note Legibook only accepts cash or cheques for membership payment). An application for membership will be provided to you at enrolment and you will be able to complete your membership at this time.

Whilst it is recommended that you join Legibook before classes start, you do not normally need to purchase texts and class notes before classes commence. Lecturers will advise you to the texts and/or class notes and legislation you may need to purchase in class.

Legibook is located in the Law Faculty basement in room G21. For information on operating hours please refer to the Legibook website.

Monash Law Students Society (LSS)

The Monash Law Students’ Society (LSS) exists as a voice for law students and provides them with a vast range of facilities and services. It operates not only to promote social activities, but also to further the academic and professional interests of law students. It is considered the biggest and best Law Students’ Society in Australia.

The Law Library

Located in the centre of the Law Building, the Law Library is one of the best law libraries in Australia. As a vital service to new students, the Library provides guided tours of the library throughout Orientation Week and Week One of the semester. For a schedule, please go to their website.

Learning Skills

The Library provides services and resources to those who want to improve their academic learning skills, including the quality of their academic English and approaches to study, at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Assistance is offered in such areas as oral communication and presentation, reading, study and exam preparation, effective listening and note-taking in lectures and seminars, analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking, and academic essay, report and thesis writing.

There is also online assistance through the Learning support websites

Managing Law School Stress

Any University degree brings with it many demands which will challenge and at times be stressful. Additionally, personal life events or circumstances can sometimes be stressful.  If you begin to feel overwhelmed or things impact on your study, the Law Counsellor can provide some support. Appointments with the counsellor can be made through the Law Student and Academic Services office in person or by calling 9905 3356.

Please note that counselling is also available through University Community Services.

Faculty of Law website

The Faculty of Law website will be updated regularly with any timetable changes or changes in units or faculty regulations or policy.

The faculty website also has links to other important websites, faculty application forms and faculty staff so you should consult the faculty website on a regular basis. 

Computer Facilities

There are two student computer laboratories located within the Law Library on the 1^st floor. Computer Laboratory Supervisors are available to assist students with computer enquiries during times shown on the Supervisors’ door and at other times students can contact the ITS Help Desk on 9906 6777. The 4^th floor teaching laboratory is also open to students when not in use for training courses. The Faculty also operates a computer laboratory at its city premises at 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

A laser printer is also available for students in each laboratory; this service is provided at a nominal cost and is activated by the copytext card system. Cards may be purchased from the Computer Laboratory Supervisor or via a card dispenser located within the laboratory.

Financial assistance

If you are in need of financial advice, you should consult the Monash Student Association or Student Welfare Service (first floor, Campus Centre, Building 10) who can help with any queries as to eligibility for Youth Allowances or other forms of student finance. You can also refer to the Student Financial Aid web site which will provide you with a range of useful information.

Faculty Websites

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Business and Economics:

Faculty of Engineering:

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Faculty of Science