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FIRST YEAR -GUIDE 2022-
Designed by students for students, in hopes of making your transition
into University life as informed and enjoyable as possible.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT INCLUSION
OF COUNTRY STATEMENT
The University of Wollongong Law Students’ The University of Wollongong Law Students’
Society acknowledges the Traditional Custodians Society is committed to creating and celebrating
of the lands on which the University of a diverse and inclusive community. As a proactive
Wollongong campuses are situated. We pay our society, we will continue to support all students
respects to Aboriginal Elders past and present, experiencing hardships; both academic and
who are the knowledge-holders and teachers on personal. We will continue our stand against
these lands. We also acknowledge their continued exclusion, as well as maintain efforts to deter
spiritual and cultural connection to Country. all discriminatory behaviour towards, among
other things, race, reitage, belief, ideology, age,
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and
gender expression.
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President’s Address
Congratulations on your successful enrolment into Law at
University of Wollongong and for making the decision to
pursue this rewarding and exciting journey. My name is
Contents Marie Russo and I am both proud and excited to be your
2022 President of the UOW Law Students’ Society.
P/ 06. WHO When I first started studying Law in 2018, I was nervous
and uncertain about where the next five years would take
Your Key Contacts me. I’m pleased and proud to say that I stuck by my
The UOWLSS 6 decision and persevered through all the assessments,
Your POD 13 lectures and most of all, readings. It has been a ride!
The School of Law 15
It is an exciting time to be studying Law. As a result of
P/ 19. WHAT COVID-19 and rapid technological advancements, the
legal industry is transforming. In recent years, there have
Systems & Preparation been a multitude of significant changes to the practice of
UOW Digital Systems 19 law including; the nature and scope of legal issues, how
Preparing for your: lawyers interact with their clients, the automation of
Semester 20
contract drafting, and how the Courts operate.
Week 21
First Day 22
Our 2022 First Year Guide is all about you and your
P/ 23. WHEN experience! It is designed by students for students, in
hopes of making your transition into University life as
Key dates 23 informed and enjoyable as possible.
P/ 25. HOW I highly encourage you to take the time to explore the
many diverse opportunities offered by UOW and the
Getting Through UOWLSS. In 2022, we plan to deliver over 150 initiatives
The Semester to complement your experience with The School of Law
Student’s Toolkit 25 including; mooting and legal skills competitions, new and
Exam Tips 26 exciting social events, interactive careers seminars, and
Common Degree Questions 27 workshops to help you achieve your best and prioritise
Digital Mental Health 28
your mental health.
Support Services & Facilities 29
Contributers
P/ 32. WHERE These opportunities that you will encounter during your
time at UOW are invaluable for developing your skills,
Author
Getting Around Jacob May
knowledge and passions, as well as helping you make
Campus & Surrounds lasting friendships and connections. Whether it be our
Concession Opal Card 32 Contributors Harbour Cruise, Firm Day Outs or Human Rights Moot,
Campus Maps 33 Cole Park there is something for everyone! If you have any
Out and About 37 Emma Lonsdale questions or would like to learn more about our
Wollongong 38 Lara Assoud initiatives, please reach out: president@uowlss.net
South Western Sydney 39 Lisa Cratchley
Sydney CBD 40 Stephanie Kent
We are here for you.
Designer
P/ 41. GLOSSARY Carly Burns
Marie Russo
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WHO
The University of
Wollongong Law
Students’ Society
(UOWLSS)
Who are we?
Established in 1991, the UOWLSS bring an extensive suite of events,
is the peak law student body and competitions, opportunities,
student society at UOW. Its influence support, and other resources to all
extends beyond the Wollongong of its students, including this guide!
campus and into UOW’s South
Western Sydney and Sydney CBD The time you spend engaging with
campuses, as well as overseas to the UOWLSS really is the other half
UOW Malaysia KDU. of your degree. We encourage you
to seek out events that interest you,
Behind its 30 years of success or even better - join the Committee
stands the UOWLSS Executive and in the midterm elections!
Committee, who work tirelessly to
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Connect
Student Experience
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Operations
Beretov
Katrina
Spence
Lauren
(she/her)
Claire
(she/her)
(she/her)
Jacob
Coyle
(he/him)
Finance
Careers
May
with us
Follow our socials for updates on all of our events,
competitions, career opportunities and more!
Head to our website to become a member;
https://uowlss.net/
https://www.facebook.com/UOWLSS
https://twitter.com/UOWLSS
Operations Finance Student Experience Careers
https://au.linkedin.com/company/uowlss
Hi, I am Katrina Beretov (she/her), the Vice Hi everyone! My name is Claire Coyle Hi, my name is Jacob May (he/him), and I My name is Lauren Spence (she/her)
President (Operations) for 2022. I am in (she/her). It is the finance portfolio’s am currently in my final year of a double and I am completing the second year
The Executive 2022
my second year of my Law/Psych degree. job to fundraise and build sponsorship bachelors in Arts and Laws (Honours), of my double degree - Bachelor of Laws https://www.tiktok.com/@uowlss
The Operations portfolio (formerly partnerships between the LSS and with a major in Japanese, and a minor and Bachelor of International Studies.
Administration) has undergone significant organisations, as well as this we handle all in linguistics. I am joined this year by This year, I am excited to work alongside
changes - allowing for a new level of the day to day finances of the society. my Wellbeing and Education Officers, Careers Officer Ben Hurley (he/him). https://www.instagram.com/uowlss
security, procedure and compliance. The Emma Lonsdale (she/they) and Kristina Our portfolio is responsible for supporting
structure promotes support systems Our goal for this year is to continue to Kumar (she/her). Our portfolio supports UOW Law students in understanding
where students can provide feedback, build relationships between the LSS and enriches both the academic lives and accessing the diverse careers and
mitigate concerns and seek change via our and organisations to create the best and wellbeing of students, while also pathways. We do this through our many
People and Culture Officer- Trish Nguyen. opportunities for our members. The representing student concerns. This events, guides, resources, and workshops.
We are committed to ensuring our finance portfolio is also aiming to offer involves representing students from We hold professional experience and Our
relationship with stakeholders are equity sponsorships to our members for UOW’s School of Law, to the Australian development in very high regard, and COVID
represented through policy, compliance, some events and competitions. Law Students’ Association. Some of our intend to spend 2022 empowering our commitment
integrity and effective communication. programs include First Year Mentoring, Law students to diversify their studies and
The UOW Law Students’ Society has We understand that this is a difficult
Annabella Stanisic -our Legal and Wellbeing resources and luncheons, and expand their capabilities to truly make
made a commitment to keeping its time, and we hope to provide an
Compliance Officer will help guide our the production of this guide. My goals the most of their University experience. activities COVID-safe for the health, enriching experience to all of our
2022 UOWLSS vision, with a focus on for this year are to develop more non- We are excited to help you achieve your safety and security of all members. members. The UOWLSS kindly
future professional goals, whatever these To this end, the UOWLSS has enacted requests that students comply with
building community, the Operations competitive skill-building opportunities,
protocols for group events, including any rules set during its events, and
portfolio aims to ignite the momentum and fortify the UOWLSS’ commitment may look like.
limitations on group sizes, provision of that they remain at home when
shown from our 2021 board into a newly to supporting students of diverse hand sanitiser, enforcement of social feeling unwell.
revisioned 2022 UOWLSS. backgrounds. distancing, and implementation of
dual delivery, where possible.
Contact Contact Contact Contact
operations@uowlss.net finance@uowlss.net experiences@uowlss.net careers@uowlss.net
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Comps: External Moots
Comps: Internal Moots
Comps: Skills-Based
Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Brandon
Michael
Nikala
Paxton
Hewitt
(she/her)
Speed
(she/her)
(he/him)
Competitions: Competitions: Competitions:
Skills-Based Internal Moots External Moots
Hello- My name’s Michael Brandon (he/ Hi I’m Paxton Hewitt and I’m in my 4th Hi! My name is Nikala Speed (she/her)
him), and I’m a second year student of a year of a Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor and I am in my fifth year of a Bachelor of
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry). of Philosophy, Politics and Economics. I Laws (Honours)/ Bachelor of Philosophy,
Skills-Based competitions aim to provide support Internal mooting competitions, Politics and Economics. The role of the
fun and compelling experiences for often described as ‘mock court’ or external mooting competitions team is
students to develop upon their practical ‘courtroom advocacy’, which offer to provide UOW Law Students with the
professional skills that are highly desired students a welcoming environment to opportunity to develop their legal writing
not only within the legal sector, but also practice their legal writing and advocacy and advocacy skills by offering them
The In 2022 the UOWLSS Competitions
portfolio has significantly expanded,
the most of their education and university
experience. Assisting us towards
within business and public sectors. These skills, with and against their UOW peers the chance to compete in high quality
Competitions welcoming a third Vice President as well these goals will be our Competitions
competitions revolve around assisting
clients, either by strategizing with opposing
which is so much fun. Across the semester
there are opportunities to experience a
mooting competitions against students
from other universities. The external
Portfolio as a number of coordinator and officer Coordinators Jacqueline Wilson, Holly teams to reach a desired result or using range of different areas of law in moots competitions portfolio works closely with
positions. Stathakis, and Lily Cooper, along with our interviewing skills to better determine such as criminal law, tort law and family UOW sponsors to provide the locally
incredible Competitions Officers. a client’s best possible outcome. Skills- law so that you can show off your skills in renowned Intervarsity Criminal Law Moot.
Our goals for 2022 are to have our internal Based competitions include Negotiations, your moot order choice. It’s an excellent These competitions will not only assist
and skills-based competitions back on Competitions are a great opportunity for Client Interviewing, Witness Examination, opportunity to advance students’ skills students in becoming strong, confident
campus and in-person (COVID permitting), students to meet other students, make Advice Writing, and our new Legislative and interact with new people; as well advocates but provide invaluable
and to ensure that all our competitions are long-lasting friendships, gain experiences Drafting, in addition to as well as external as network with local law firms who networking opportunities that can (often)
operated with a sense of quality, equity for the resume, and the bonus of winners competition opportunities. I am here to sponsor many of the UOWLSS mooting lead to internships and job offers.
and passion. We are aiming to grow the bragging rights. support your participation and success. competitions by (often) offering job
competitions portfolio and ensure that the opportunities and (always) providing
UOWLSS offers the highest quantity and For further information or questions, invaluable advice on being a successful
quality of competitions to date so that our feel free to contact each Vice President legal advocate.
students have every opportunity to make through our individual emails. Contact Contact Contact
skillscompetitions@uowlss.net internalmoots@uowlss.net externalmoots@uowlss.net
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Sydney Campuses
Vice President
The Committee 2022
Vice President
Vice President
Assoud
Isabella
Marketing
(she/her)
Waldie
(she/her)
(she/her)
Jones
Lara
Events
Aly
Legal and Compliance Officer SWS Coordinator People and Culture Officer Wellbeing Coordinator
Annabella Stanisic Aariya Luitel Trish Nguyen Emma Lonsdale
(she/her) (she/her) (she/her) (she/they)
Sydney Campuses Marketing Events
Hi! My name is Lara Assoud (she/her) and Hi! My name is Isabella Waldie (she/her) Hi! My name is Aly Jones (she/her).The 2022
I am in my second year of my Bachelor of and I am currently in my third year at UOW Events portfolio strives to create and host
Commerce/Bachelor of Law degree at the completing a Bachelor of Law/Commerce. multiple events for law students. Our goal
South-Western Sydney (SWS) campus. I am This year I have a large team supporting for this year is to reignite connection through
very excited to be working with the SWS me; Isabella Price (Social Media Officer), the development of social, educational and
and CBD students this year, holding events, Grace Bowles (Social Media Officer), professional events, with health and safety
providing support and advocating for your Brooke Perfrement (Sydney Marketing in mind.
interests as SWS and CBD students. This year, Officer), Caitlin Mills (Publications On an annual basis, the Events team hosts 3 Competitions Coordinator Competitions Coordinator Second Year Representative Mature Age & Post-Grad
(External Moots) (Internal Moots) (Wollongong) Representative
our portfolio aims to increase engagement, Officer), Jackson Cocks (Executive Editor major functions for all law students to attend;
Lily Cooper Holly Stathakis Cole Park Lisa Cratchley
outreach and grow our initiatives in the of Academic Publications), and Damian the Cocktail Party, Harbour Cruise and Law (she/her) (she/her) (he/him) (she/her)
Sydney campuses, as well as develop our Lai (IT Officer). Our portfolio aims to Ball. We also run a First Year Survival Party
presence at the LSS. We especially want to connect law students through our various to celebrate the early stages of your degree.
Not pictured
focus on our CBD students as the Law School communications channels. Our Instagram, We also have some new events coming to Theodore Totsis - Immediate Past President
is still a fairly new development for the UOW Tik Tok and Facebook keeps students up to you - stay tuned on our social media to get Laura MacLean - Sponsorship Officer
CBD campus. I look forward to meeting date with UOWLSS events, competitions the latest updates. Kristina Kumar - Education Coordinator
Benjamin Hurley - Careers Officer
you all in the Autumn session (in person and careers, whilst our LinkedIn connects If you love a drink or four, get your diaries Jacqueline Wilson - Competitions Coordinator (Skills-Based)
hopefully) and seeing you at all our events! our students to professionals. We will also ready because 2022 is going to be a massive Lucy Steel - Competitions Officer
have two exciting merch drops this year, Jessica Pereira - Competitions Officer
year for the Events portfolio!
Isabella Price - Social Media Officer
so make sure you follow our socials to not Grace Bowles - Social Media Officer
miss out! Also our quarterly newsletter Caitlin Mills - Publications Officer
Beth Hansen - Merchandise Officer
features articles by our students, teachers
Jackson Cocks - Executive Editor of Academic Publications
and alumni. Damian Lai - IT Officer
Sponsorship Officer Brooke Perferment - Sydney Marketing Officer
Competitions Officer
Hayden Lee Kirra Phillips Thomas Coote - Events Officer
Marwah Jansis - Sydney Events Officer
(she/her)
Contact Contact Contact (he/him) Stephanie Kent - CBD Coordinator
sydney@uowlss.net marketing@uowlss.net events@uowlss.net
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The first aspect of a law degree that most students
F i r s t Ye a r
interact with is called the POD system. A POD is Peer Mentors
a group of approximately 25 students, who all The UOW Law Students’ Society (UOWLSS)
attend the same seminars. has also designed several initiatives
around the School’s POD system. At the
The School of Law’s research has found that PODs help to smooth the transition beginning of your first semester, each POD
into your studies, and assist you in building a support network of budding peers. is assigned one or more Student Mentors.
You can contact the School of Law First Year Coordinator for any questions about Student Mentors are law students in their
the POD system. second year or higher, and their job is to
help answer many of the questions or
POD Cup concerns you might have.
Your POD is automatically entered into the POD Cup – the first competition of
your degree. Work with your POD group to complete challenges throughout We encourage all PODs to create a group
the semester and earn points. The POD with the most points at the end of the chat, such as through Facebook Messenger,
year will earn a prize. In previous years, this has been anything from UOWLSS to keep in contact with each other and
branded jumpers to a drinks package at a UOWLSS social event. No matter your mentors.
the prize, you only get one shot at this competition - so make it count!
Your Student Mentor can help you with:
• Study tips
• Explaining the format of your degree
• Advice for who to contact about academic
issues
• Accessing support services on and off
campus
• Getting involved in UOWLSS events and
competitions
• Networking
The POD system
• Encouragement and Wellbeing
Support network
Your Student Mentor CANNOT help you
with:
• Assessments
• Teaching class content
• Legal advice
You can contact experiences@uowlss.net
for any questions about the First Year Peer
Mentoring Program.
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The Faculty of Meet Your
Subject
Business and Law
The School of Law
Coordinators
F i r s t Ye a r C o o r d i n a t o r &
LLB1115 Legal Skills L L B 1 1 0 0 Fo u n d a t i o n s o f L a w
What is the First Year Coordinator’s role? Prescribed text for LLB1100?
In a nutshell, my role is to support you and to ensure that you Greaney, Jennifer, Principles and Practice of Australian Law
get the best out of your first year as a Law student. In particular, (Thomson Reuters, 4th ed, 2020)
I oversee inquiries about your pod enrolment and the timetable. Also consider purchasing
I also work with the subject coordinators to ensure that our The Australian Constitution - $3 at the UniShop
responses to any Academic Consideration (AC) requests are The Concise Australian Legal Dictionary (LexisNexis, 5th ed,
coordinated across the first year. I am your main point of contact 2014)
for any questions about the first year program. But if you have OR
subject specific questions, these should go to your subject The Australian Law Dictionary (Oxford University Press, 3rd
coordinators. ed, 2017)
What advice would you give first year law students? What makes your subject important?
We want you to have a great experience in your first year of Law. It examines the key principles, institutions and practices of
So get to know your new pod group and always be pre - pared for the Australian legal system. This subject encourages you to
classes by completing weekly readings and set tasks. But we know critically analyse the complex relationship between law and
that you may still have questions and that is absolutely fine! Our society and fosters your critical thinking and communication
seminars are designed so that you can learn from each other. So skills.
be ready to ask questions and contribute to seminar discussions.
What is your best tip for passing this subject?
Prescribed textbook for LLB1115 Legal skills? Be prepared for seminars, participate in class and listen to
Dr Ryan Kernaghan Australian Guide to Legal Citation (Melbourne University Law the guidance. D r K a t e Tu b r i d y
r ya n k @ u o w. e d u . a u Review Association, 4th ed, 2018) k t u b r i d y @ u o w. e d u . a u
What is your fondest memory of law school?
About Ryan What makes your subject important? The friendships and the many trips to Officeworks for About Kate
Ryan is a Lecturer in the School of Law at the This subject plays an important role in equipping you with the stationary essentials to prepare for open-book law exams :-) Kate graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a
University of Wollongong. He is currently the First Year academic skills that you will need throughout your degree. The Bachelor of Arts (with Distinction) from UOW in 2002.
Coordinator and teaches in two first year subjects: subject also introduces you to professional skills that you will use She was admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court
Legal Skills (in Autumn session) and Interpreting the in your careers after university. These skills are helpful for those of NSW in 2003 and practised as a commercial solicitor
Law (in Spring session, which he also coordinates). wishing to practice in law or in a range of other fields. before moving into Government practice. Since joining
His research interests include constitutional law, the UOW Law School in 2010, Kate has taught a range of
legal history, and law and humanities (including law Which legal skill is the most useful, in your opinion? subjects including Foundations of Law, Interpreting the
and opera, music and the arts). All of them! The research skills covered in this subject are Law and Law of Business Organisations. Most recently,
important for your academic needs in other subjects, including Kate completed her PhD at UOW in 2021.
research, referencing and writing skills. The communication skills
covered in the subject are really helpful for your professional
development in the short and long term.
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Meet Your
Subject
Coordinators
Continued
LLB1130 - Criminal Law and LLB1120 Law of Contract A
Procedure A
Prescribed text for LLB1130?
Prescribed text for LLB1120?
Brown, David et al, Criminal Laws: Materials and Commentary
Andrew Robertson & Jeannie Paterson Contract: Cases and
on Criminal Law and Process of New South Wales (Federation
Materials (Thomson Reuters, 14th ed 2020)
Press, 7th ed, 2020) - This textbook is also used in LLB 1180:
And
Criminal Law and Procedure B
Andrew Robertson & Jeannie Paterson Principles of Contract
Law (Thomson Reuters, 6th ed, 2020).
What makes your subject important?
These textbooks are available as a pack and will also be your
It’s a core subject, you don’t pass it, you can’t get your degree
prescribed texts in Law of Contract B.
What is your best tip for passing this subject?
What makes your subject important?
Enjoy criminal law and you will get a good grade
Contract is about working out which promises law will enforce
and why. The contract might also be described as the basic
If you were charged with a novelty offence, what would it
unit of capitalism. Is the contract the best way to enforce a
be?
promise and facilitate exchange? What other options might
Aggravated form of Nerding.
be available? These are just some of the important questions
we debate in this subject.
What is your best tip for passing this subject?
Dr Armin Alimardani Read the cases, and then re-read them. This year I’ve Dr Sarah Ailwood
a r m i n @ u o w. e d u . a u introduced Case Reading Guides for the trickier cases to make s a i l wo o d @ u o w. e d u . a u
this a bit easier.
About Armin About Sarah
Armin is a Lecturer in the School of Law. He will Sarah completed her BA, LLB and PhD at the University
coordinate and teach Criminal Law and Procedure A & B of Wollongong, and convened the First Year Law
(Autumn and Spring). Armin completed his PhD in law at Program at the University of Canberra before joining
UNSW on an empirical study of the use of neuroscience UOW Law in 2020. She is passionate about the first
in sentencing in Australian Criminal Courts. He is year experience and supporting students’ transition
passionate about interdisciplinary research, including to university. Her research explores law, literary
the intersection of biosciences, technology, eSports and studies and gender theory, with a current focus on
law. the #MeToo movement.
He is interested in computer games, especially Dota 2 —
Defence of the Ancients — and PlayStation VR
17 18UOW Systems
WHAT
My SOLS – Your ‘Everything’ Portal You can also: Preparing “By failing to
for your prepare, you are
My SOLS is your hub for all of • Apply for Academic Consideration (explained
your course administration absences or extensions)
and class information. By • Pay student fees
preparing to fail.”
Semester
logging in with your UOW • Enrol or withdraw from subjects
email address, you can • Access a range of forms - Benjamin Franklin.
access: • Apply for graduation
• Obtain academic transcripts
Subject Check out your
Moodle – The
Outlines Pick your subjects
and tutorials
01 subject outline 02
‘Have you checked the subject outline?’ is perhaps the most often- • Once you are added to the relevant Moodle pages,
eLearning Hub repeated sentence by teaching staff. This document contains the go to My SOLS > eLearning > [Subject Name] >
In Autumn Session, you will be automatically
answers such as: Subject Information > Subject Outline
Moodle is an eLearning portal that contains a different enrolled in your subjects, but you will still need to
‘Which textbooks do we need?’, • Read each section to familiarise yourself with the
link for each of your subjects. On each subject’s page, choose your class (seminar) times:
‘How do I pass this subject?’, course structure and topics.
you can access the subject outline, reading lists, Zoom • Important sections include:
‘When are our assignments due?’, • Choose your preferred POD from the existing
links (online classes), recorded lectures, and any - Subject description
‘What is the coordinator’s email address?’, timetables
additional class or reading information. - Prescribed texts: these are mandatory readings
‘What are we studying next week?’ • Make sure you have a backup option
– it’s all in your subject outline. - Minimum attendance requirements
• Go to My SOLS > Tutorial Enrolment
Starting in 2022, the School of Law is opening the Law - Weekly outline
To access your subject outline, navigate navigate to My SOLS • Click on the LLB1100 Seminar that matches the POD
Moodle Hub. This will be presented as a moodle page, - Assessment tasks (mark these on your calendar!)
> eLearning > [Subject Name] > Subject Information > Subject you have chosen
with information about course structures, careers,
Outline • Quickly click ‘Enrol’ – your place won’t be secured
School of Law events, and more!
until you do!
Pro tip: read your subject outlines before asking the above • The School of Law team will sort out the rest of your
Order your
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questions subjects accordingly.
textbooks
In Spring Session, you will have to enrol in your
Assignment Results Enrolment Record subjects: Information on necessary textbooks will
for individual assessment items to view your final grade for a subject • Check your Course Handbook to see which subjects be available in your Subject Outline, in the
you need to enrol in UniShop, and in My SOLS > Current Session >
NOTE: If you enrolled in 2022, you will use the 2022
My Timetable Tutorial Enrolment Textbook Information.
handbook throughout your entire degree Law is a continually evolving area of study,
To view your weekly timetable and to choose your individual class times.
• Go to My SOLS > Enrolment > Enrolment and so you will want to get the correct edition of
class locations Keep an eye on enrolment dates,
Variations your textbooks, if possible. Older editions of
contained within!
• Type in the subject code (i.e. LLB1160) and click ‘Add
SOLSMail textbooks are sometimes available at the library
Subject’, then ‘ADD’ on campus, and some subject coordinators
Messages from your teachers, the
You will be issued an email address ending in ‘@uowmail. • Go to My SOLS > Tutorial Enrolment. Subjects you
University, and also the UOWLSS (us) provide scans of the first week’s readings, so
edu.au’. Check your emails regularly. If you wish to contact have enrolled in typically appear several weeks before don’t worry if you don’t have your books on
MyUOW App University staff (including Seminar Leaders, Subject semester starts the first day.
Download on both Android and iOS, Coordinators and support services) we recommend using
access to My SOLS, UOWmail, maps, live this email address to avoid confusion.
updates of park capacity, and more.
19 20Preparing
for your
week
Preparing
Lectures
• These are accessible online under the subject heading in
Moodle.
for your
• In your first year, lectures are a one-hour long introduction to a
topic, presented by your Subject Coordinator.
• We have placed lectures at the top of this list as they are short
first day
and relatively easy to follow. While watching your lectures, take
note of key cases and principles that are discussed – these are
likely to show up in your readings.
Readings
Leave home early
• We can’t say this enough: Do your readings before your first in a way that doesn’t disrupt other students. Notify your
There will be many people arriving early in the day. Traffic
seminar. Prescribed readings primarily consist of textbook Seminar Leader if you are leaving and will not be return-
will be congested, and parking will be sparse. Check the
chapters, but can also include judgement texts, news articles, ing that day.
MyUOW App for parking vacancies at the Wollongong
legislation and journal articles.
campus, and pay attention to all signage, as these areas
• The information in these readings will form the bulk of your If you are participating in online seminars, try to find a
are monitored by parking inspectors.
knowledge about a particular topic and is essential to making the place that is both quiet, and allows you to speak. Have
most out of your seminars. Find your classes your camera on as much as possible, or email your Semi-
• Take notes in your own words and write down any questions nar Leader if circumstances generally do not allow you to
Class locations are on your timetable in My SOLS. Find
you have for your Seminar Leader. use your camera.
your class ahead of time, either by arriving at uni early, or
Seminars coming to campus the day before. Especially if you have
Introduce yourself to your POD-mates! This will help
classes in Building 19 (this place is like a rabbit warren!).
• Seminars (sometimes called ‘tutorials’) are your typical group work run more smoothly. If you’re starting the se-
The Lost On Campus App can help you find your building.
‘classroom’ setting. Here, you will engage directly with your mester in online class, try and organise a group chat that
Seminar Leader and classmates, and answer ‘seminar questions’. will allow everyone to link up outside of class.
Ask for help! Some rooms are difficult to locate. Most
These questions may be theoretical, practical (i.e. ‘problem
people will be happy to help direct you.
questions’), or be designed to generate discussion. These If you have questions after class ends, consider emailing
questions often require you to synthesise what you have learnt your Seminar Leader or requesting a consultation. Once
If you are participating in online seminars, log into Moo-
in your readings. covered in class, content is usually not visited again in
dle and click your subject heading. There should be a sec-
• Seminars are also a chance to ask your Seminar Leader depth.
tion containing Zoom links for seminars. Make sure you
questions. These could be questions about the readings,
set up Zoom early, so that you are not late on your first
particular cases, conflicting opinions, or real-world application. If you miss a class, contact your Seminar Leader. You may
day.
• Need more encouragement to participate? Most law subjects be given permission to attend another class that week or
contain an assessable ‘Class Participation’ (CP) component. Entering class have a short consultation to address specific questions.
This is often weighted between 10-15% of your final grade. Otherwise, you may wish to apply for Academic
Be respectful to your Seminar Leader and other stu-
You can earn a high class participation mark by showing that Consideration (AC) if the circumstances were beyond
dents. This means arriving on time, staying off social me-
you understand the content, answering questions, participating your control (e.g. sickness or injury).
dia, setting devices to silent, and avoiding speaking while
in group discussions, and actively paying attention in class (i.e.
your Seminar Leader is giving instructions. If you need to
turning on your camera!).
leave the room, you don’t need to ask, but try to do so
21 22Autumn 2022 Spring 2022
WHEN
Date Activity
21 - 25 February Campus Fest 18 July Orientation
A fun way to explore the campus and see some of what UOW has to offer.
Usually includes free food and giveaways
25 July - 23 September Lectures Commence (weeks 1-9)
21 February Orientation - DO NOT MISS!
(Wollongong) Provides plenty of information about the School of Law, an explanation
around your first few weeks, and an introduction from the Law Students’
Society 5 August Last day to enrol / add subjects yourself
23 February
(Liverpool)
28 February - 15 April Lectures Commence (weeks 1-7) 12 August Last day to enrol / add subjects with Head of Students ap-
Down to business - attend class each week and don’t forget to do your proval
readings!
11 March Last day to add subjects yourself 31 August Census Date
Last day to withdraw from subject/s without paying for them
18 March Last day to add subjects with Head of Students approval 1 September Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF) Due
31 March Census Date 23 September Last day to withdraw without academic penalty
Last day to withdraw from subject/s without paying for them Fail grade recorded if subject withdrawn after this date
1 April Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF) Due
26 - 30 September Mid-Session Recess (1 week)
Have a rest and catch up on readings.
6 May Last day to withdraw without academic penalty
Fail grade recorded if subject withdrawn after this date 3 - 28 October Lectures Recommence (weeks 10-13)
18 - 22 April Mid-Session Recess (1 week)
Have a rest and catch up on readings. 31 October - 4 November Study Recess (1 week)
No classes this week, prepare for exams
25 April - 3 June Lectures Recommence (weeks 8-13)
5 - 17 November Exams (2 weeks)
Good Luck!
6 - 10 June Study Recess (1 week)
No classes this week, prepare for exams 1 December Release of Results
11 - 23 June Exams (2 weeks)
Good Luck!
27 June - 22 July Mid-Year Recess (4 weeks)
Take a well-deserved break
7 July Release of Results
23 24The Student’s
HOW
Guide, to be released
Keep an eye out for
Toolkit
our 2022 Exams
mid-session.
Reasonable
01 Adjustment (RA)
Disability Services supports students in making
Academic
02
reasonable adjustments to class or assessment
conditions, in order to help everyone access education Consideration (AC)
in a way that is fair. Adjustments are assessed on an If sickness, injury, or other circumstances
individual basis, and may include breaks during exams, outside your control have made you miss a
extended deadlines, assistive technology, counselling class, or are impacting your ability to complete Honour your Listen to subject
services or whatever is reasonable in the circumstances. an assessment, you may be eligible for commitment to coordinator ’s
You do not need to have a ‘disability’ in order to access Academic Consideration. This may include extra academic integrity advice
Disability Services. Click here to find out more. Apply as consideration in the marking process, extended Particularly the ILAC method taught to
Cheating, plagiarism, forgery, and asking
soon as possible to make sure your RA is available for deadlines, or adjustment to your engagement you in LLB1115 Legal Skills. This will form
other students to complete your work,
your first assessment. mark. Click here to learn more. Email your the structure of many of your problem
can follow you for the rest of your career.
Seminar Leader or Subject Coordinator as soon If in doubt about what you can/can’t do, question responses.
as possible to explain your situation, and they consult your subject coordinator.
will instruct you whether to lodge an application.
Use a wide range of
resources
The AGLC is
your bible
The UOW library releases guides to their
databases and other resources. Check out
The ‘Australian Guide to Legal Citation’ is this guide on legal research or ask the li-
03
Assignment and
a handy little guide to almost any ques-
04
brary staff or your Seminar Leader for as-
Student UOW Printers/ tion you might have about legal citation. sistance.
ID Cards Photocopiers If you can’t find something, check the
Go easy on yourself
You will need a Student ID card for in-person Index. Just remember to get the 4th edi-
exams, printing, and to prove you are a student. To set up your printing account: tion! An online version of the AGLC4 is
You can get one during Campus Fest. If you 1. Swipe your Student Card at a UOW printer (e.g. in the library) available here. Your first year of law may be daunting, and
Exam tips
lose your ID card, visit Student Central to get a and follow the prompts. not at all like highschool. Many of you will
replacement. This may carry a small fee. 2. Load funds to your card through Print Manager (only available on aim for High Distinction grades (85%+),
UOW Networks). Open book exams and will achieve a Pass (50%-64%) during
require study! your first assessment. Some of you may
Then, from a UOW computer: fail your first assessment (There’s more to law
than textbooks?
There are many ways you can improve your
position both in your studies and career:
Network
Law is a profession which emphasises reputation, and is rich with peer mentoring. By attending events,
mentoring sessions, and competitions, you may begin to make friends in the industry, and will likely
learn something not covered in the classroom.
Read widely
Whether it is the local news, legal podcasts, or journal articles written by your seminar leaders, a wide Living online &
mental health
knowledge base can help you contextualise what you learn in class.
Have a go
The UOWLSS hosts many events, competitions and other opportunities throughout the year, so come
along and see what you could learn!
Living in an online world can be exhausting, and
your mental health is our paramount concern
Here are some tips to help you keep on top of things: Have a life outside of study
Common Degree Questions Believe it or not, we recommend against studying all day
Set up your workspace every day. It’s important to de-stress and have fun, in order
Can I change my timetable? A well-known tip is separate your work and leisure spaces, to avoid losing motivation and burning out. Take regular
The School of Law will only allow you to change your timetable in extenuating circumstances. Unfortunately, however this is not an option open to everyone. Instead, breaks, see your friends, join a club, and discover the exciting
work commitments will not typically allow you to change your timetable. For other matters, email the Sub- you can have a particular desk lamp, playlist, or scented opportunities UOW has to offer outside of the classroom.
ject Coordinator or First Year Coordinator, and they may be able to accommodate you. candle that you only use while studying. More importantly, You might just find yourself more rested and ready to tackle
For a one-off change, (e.g. you were sick and missed a class) email the tutor of the class you wish to attend, identify issues early, and find what works for you. your studies!
and they may allow you to join.
Stay in routine There is no one way to work
How do I change to part-time study? It can be tempting to stay in pyjamas or even in bed on Many of us struggle to fit the ‘perfect student’ archetype.
To lighten your study load, consult with your First Year Coordinator. In Spring session and later years, simply study days or when you have online classes. This can make The truth is, there is no ‘right’ way to study. Experiment with
only enrol in one or two subjects per semester. it much harder to work up the motivation needed to stay workspaces, notation styles, sleep schedules, study times
engaged and productive. Instead, try and keep your usual and durations, study tools, and revision methods, until you
I failed a subject. What now? routine: have a coffee, or a shower, get dressed, and get to find what is easiest for you.
Unfortunately, if it’s a mandatory (core) subject, you’ll have to retake it. If not, you may wish to take a dif- your workstation before giving up on your work preemp-
ferent subject. You can speak to the Head of Students or a Student Support Advisor about your studies. BAL tively. Familiarise yourself with the support services available
Central can organise an appointment with the appropriate people.
Health and equity are of utmost importance at UOW. The
Physical exercise following services are available to a broad range of students
How do I add or change my second degree? Light exercise has the ability to improve mood, motivation, for any difficulties that might arise during your journey. If in
You will need to fill out the Undergraduate Course Transfer form and return it to BAL Central. For most trans- posture and reduce stress. Taking a short walk around the doubt whether these services apply to you, there is never
fers, you must have also completed at least half a year of full-time study. For more information, click here. block, organising your room, cleaning and dancing all count any harm in asking. A range of useful facilities are also
- get creative! available on campus.
27 28Sydney CBD
Support Services Campus
Please note that campus access is subject to changes in
the COVID-19 situation.
Campus Hours
Check for updates here
Security
During normal business hours contacts are: BAL Central
Sydney on 9266 1300, Campus Manager on 9266 1314.
After normal business hours, contact Gateway Building
Security on 9256 6963.
Download the SafeZone App for further ways to contact
Wollongong Capps Dental, or call 4226 2199. A Pharmacy is located in the A list of LGBTQIA+ Allies from all faculties are available here. Security while on campus. For more information,
Campus same building, beside the UniShop. While on campus, you will also see many academic staff who
hang pride flags on their office doors.
including student safety guides, visit the website
Campus Accessibility: Disability Support Student Support Advisors
- lift access UOW provides a range of support for students with a wide UOW Legal Service Available Tuesday and Thursday by appointment: ssa-
- accessible toilets range of conditions, injuries or disabilities. Examples of the Information on free legal services for students is available sbs@uow.edu.au
- accessible parking with easy access to the library support mechanisms provided include ongoing ‘reasonable here.
Contact Disability Support with any enquiries adjustments’ (RA), assistive technology, access for the hearing Mental Health
impaired and mobility parking. Woolyungah Indigenous Centre (WIC) Counselling services are available at Sydney CBD Campus
Security The Woolyungah Indigenous Centre offers a wide range of on select days. To access this service, click the link above.
Contact UOW Security on 4221 4555 or 0407 287 750 or dial Mental Health Service services to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
#3 from any campus security phone. High levels of stress can have severe negative impacts on your students. Services include a free tutoring service, scholarships Facilities:
This includes general enquiries and safety escorts, which is mental and physical health. If you find yourself struggling, and financial support, student engagement activities, and Student Lounge: Level 8. Includes fridge, microwaves,
especially useful during session after late night classes UOW offers a short-term counselling service with 6 free employment services. seating areas, Hot/Cold Water
Download the SafeZone App for further ways to contact appointments per year. For after-hours crisis support, call Library: Level 8. Includes student PCs and printer.
Security while on campus 1300 036 149 or text 0488 884 164. Facilities: Computer Labs: Level 9 & 10. For scheduled classes.
All-gender bathrooms: Building 19 (northeast wing) and Student Resources Room: Level 9. Includes student PCs
IT Support Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Support Building 25. and printer.
For all issues with UOW software, hardware, or online Sexual assault and sexual harassment in any form is never OK All-gender accessible bathrooms: Most buildings. Multi-Faith Prayer Room: Level 9.
learning services, phone IMTS on 4221 3000 or email student_ and is not tolerated at the University. Victims of sexual assault Computer labs: Level 1 of Building 17, Computers also Parents’ Room: Level 10. Access card required to access
support@uow.edu.au. or harassment can and are encouraged to call 1300 303 455. accessible in Library. this facility. See BAL Central staff on level 8 to borrow an
An IT service desk is also available in building 17. Library: hours can be checked here. access card.
Student Support Advisors (SSAs) Microwaves and kitchenettes: all over campus (E.g. Building
Student Central SSAs can assist with a wide range of enquiries, such as referring 11, Building 19). Address all CBD campus enquiries to enquiries-bal@
For all general questions. 9am - 5pm Weekdays, in building 17. students to appropriate academic and disability support Quiet study: Level 1 Library. Group study rooms are available uow.edu.au
Phone 1300 275 869. services, information about scholarships, and assistance with for booking here.
the academic appeals process. Business and Law (BAL) Faculty Outdoor spaces to relax and unwind: McKinnon Lawn, Most of the support services available at UOW
BAL Central SSAs are available through ssa-bal@uow.edu.au. Duckpond Lawn. Wollongong Campus are available digitally and may be
For enquiries related to the Faculty of Business and Law (BAL) See a full list of services here. Address all general enquiries to available at Sydney CBD campus. For more information,
UOW Ally Network Student Central. visit: Student support - Sydney Business School.
Capps Dental + Campus Pharmacy The UOW Ally Network is a diverse LGBTQIA+ friendly group
Dentist services are available in building 17. Book online at of staff who have participated in Inclusion Training modules.
29 30Support Services
Continued As a tertiary student, you may be eligible for a Concession Opal
Card. This card allows cardholders to access discounts on public
South West Sydney transport, including bus and train services.
Campus
Please note that campus access is subject to changes in the
COVID-19 situation.
Campus Hours
Check for updates here Concession
Campus Accessibility
- lift access (from Council Building)
- accessible toilets
OPAL cards
- accessible parking with easy access to the library
Security Student Advocacy Service
During normal business hours contact UOW Security Liverpool Rachel Cathcart is available by appointment on campus or
on 0429 149719 or 8763 6444 After normal business hours SNP via email: rcathcar@uow.edu.au. 1. Check your eligibility
Security mobile patrols respond to 8763 6444.
Student Support Advisors Information is available on the Transport NSW website.
IT Support Tina Edney: Monday - Friday during business hours: ssa-
Phone IMTS Service Centre on (02) 4239 2000. sws@ uow.edu.au or phone 8763 6006. Sarah Keech: Tues-
days and Fridays during business hours: ssa-sws@uow.edu. 2. Provide consent for UOW to
Academic support skill development: au or phone 8763 6488. conf irm your student status
Dr Leonie Watson: leonie_waston@uow.edu.au. Details of
You can do this by navigating to My SOLS > Personal Details and Con-
My SOLS
Student Online Servives
learning workshops are communicated via Student Newsletters Peer Academic Coaches (PACs)
or the SWS Campus Moodle site. Available at the Library’s Learning Co-Op, PACs can help you sent > Transport Concession Consent. Tick ‘I consent’ and then click
improve your study and research skills, provide academic ‘Submit’.
Ally network (LGBTQIA+ friendly contacts) writing advice and solve basic IT issues. Live online help is
Contact details available here. Includes UOW academic staff also available. 3. Order your Concession Opal
based at SWS. Card
Facilities:
Careers Service Computer Labs: Located on Ground Floor (G19, G30), Level You can do this on the Opal website.
Offers advice and guidance to students regarding their future 2 (L2.29), and 40 41 Level 3 (L3.26).
employment options and study strategies. Careers Consultant: Outdoor terraces. D o n ’ t Fo r g e t
Nicole Smith: nicole_smith@uow.edu.au. Prayer Rooms: Located on Ground Floor, male room G.11
(opposite G.12) and female room G.29 (next to female toi- Don’t forget to also take advantage of Wollongong’s free bus routes,
Mental Health lets). 55A and 55C.
A counsellor is available on campus at SWS. Get in touch with Quiet study spaces: Book here.
on-campus counsellor Monique Cannon via registration on the Student kitchens: Available on every level.
UOW Counselling website. For after-hours crisis support, call Student lounges and recreation areas.
1300 036 149 or text 0488 884 164.
For a full list of services available at UOW SWS campus, click
Disability Liaison Officer Tina Edney: tina_edney@uow.edu.au here
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35 36Wollongong | Illawarra
U N i v e r s i t y E n t e r ta i n m e n t
“All work and no play makes for a very dull stu-
dent experience! Pulse is here to bring the fun to
you – we put on heaps of cool events, pop ups and
throw the biggest and best parties. Live music,
art, sport, gaming, competitions, tours and work-
shops – we do it all!
The best thing? For UniLife members it’s all FREE!
Free food, free music, free student parties, free Bars & Booze Fo o d & C o f f e e Other Stuff
games, free workshops… there’s heaps of oppor-
Red Square: Like vodka? Well, this Amigos: The place to go for some cheap Beaches: If you haven’t noticed al-
tunities to meet and mingle with other students
is the place for you! With over 170 tacos and $3 tequila shots on Tuesdays, ready, Wollongong has multiple beach-
and enjoy the lighter side of campus life.
different vodka infusions to try. All- or 60c wing Wednesdays. Suitable for es to choose from. They’re a great
day dining transforms into a night time any budget with a wide range of food place to spend a hot day or even just to
You’ll be talking about our iconic events for years
drinking spot for uni students. and drinks (especially margaritas). relax after a long day of uni work.
to come – Campus Fest, Oktoberfest, Cultur-
al Events… it’s the epitome of student life. Plus
Harp Hotel: Harp has the biggest Kinn Thai: The Thai restaurant of Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk: A 50-min-
there’s always our regular events that run every
karaoke bar in all of Wollongong and an Wollongong that serves delicious food, ute drive from Wollongong in the
week, so grab your pals for some trivia, bingo,
underground bar. Their weekly drinks including the classics and some unique Southern Highlands, this 30m high and
gaming or a relaxing lunch on the lawn… we’ll
specials allow for students to drink on Thai cuisine. Also, try one of their 1.5km walk offers amazing views of the
provide the tunes.” - UOW PULSE
a budget. various cocktails that they serve. rainforest.
https://pulse.uow.edu.au/whats-on/
Howlin’ Wolf: The life blood of the Quay Canteen: A modern take on Skydiving: Skydive the Beach Sydney is
Wollongong night scene. Step in for Vietnamese street food, this café offers popular with locals and tourists. With
some booze & juice, a sneaky port, a affordably-priced foods with a selection their office being located in the middle
game of giant Jenga, and an evening of of vegan options. of Stuart Park (near North Wollongong
great live music. Beach), they offer various packages for
The Fitz: Drive up to Bulli for this all adrenaline junkies.
Mr Crown: The central for students, this amazing café/rooftop bar. This place
club has many drinks to try (including serves for every occasion, coffee after Hiking: The next best way to explore
signature shots). Crown offers indoor a swim at Bulli beach to late night Wollongong after beaches is to go on
and outdoor seating. cocktails on the rooftop. one of the many hiking tracks availa-
ble. You can climb up mountains and
The Black Cockatoo: Wollongong’s Diggies Café and North Kiosk: Get the view all of Wollongong from above.
hidden bar. Here you will find the breeze of North Wollongong Beach at Trails such as Sublime and Wodi Wodi
cheapest booze and juice in the city - if this café, while enjoying some delicious are some of the most popular for uni
you can find the bar first. food or smoothie from the kiosk. students.
Pepe’s on the Beach: This beachside His and Hers: You will find this little café
bar offers ocean views with their 10 mins north of Wollongong. Offers
Event – Boo Seeka @ Wollongong UniBar
outside decking. Enjoy the breeze of various breakfast foods and coffee with
Photographer – Brayden Smith
the ocean, while chilling with friends. new specials weekly, such as pancakes
or a classic eggs benedict with a twist.
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