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FEBRUARY 2019 INDUCTION WELCOME TO THE ANU COLLEGE OF LAW BACHELOR OF LAWS (HONS) ANU COLLEGE OF LAW +61 2 6125 3483 ENQUIRIES.LAW@ANU.EDU.AU T H E A U S T R A L I A N N AT I O N A L U N I V E R S I T Y CANBERRA ACT 2601 AUSTRALIA W W W. A N U . E D U . A U CRICOS PROVIDER NO. 00120C
FEBRUARY 2019 INDUCTION
GETTING READY TO START
A FEW PEOPLE YOU NEED TO KEY TERMS SEMESTER 1
KNOW Your learning journey starts
here! Frequently Asked Questions
The Student Administration Team is the ANU Programs and Courses: The (F.A.Qs)
first point of contact for students.They will ANU website which publishes the
assist you with all student related issues official information about your program So what courses will I do in first year?
during your time here at Law, from enrol- requirements and course offerings.
ment through to graduation and on to fur- Semester 1 2019
The Interactive Student
ther study. They offer program advice and Information System (ISIS): The ANU
can point you in the right direction around • LAWS1201 Foundations of
system that allows students to: enrol
campus. in courses | view invoices | check final Australian Law (FAL)
grades | confirm graduation eligibility • LAWS1203 Torts
Please drop by and say hello! | pay fees | submit commonwealth • 2 x non-law first year courses
assistance forms (eCAF) | maintain
E: enquiries.law@anu.edu.au personal information.
P: 6125 3483 (9 am —5 pm M-F) Semester 2 2019
W: law.anu.edu.au Lecture: A large group teaching-
learning forum – though some
interaction between lecturers and • LAWS1202 Lawyers, Justice &
students is likely to be expected. Ethics
Pre-reading and other preparation by
• LAWS1204 Contracts
students is also expected before the
class. Lectures are usually recorded. • 2 x non-law first year courses
Seminar: Small to medium sized
teaching-learning forum with significant But I have transferred from another
discussion and interaction between degree – help!
teachers and students expected. Pre-
reading and preparation (perhaps of You will need to seek individual advice
specific exercises) by students is also about your program structure depending
LAW STUDENT OFFICE expected before the class. Attendance on what credit you received. Please con-
is expected. tact the Student Administration Team.
OPENING HOURS
Tutorial: Small to medium sized
9am to 4pm teaching-learning forum with significant
discussion and interaction between How will I know what my assignments
Monday to Friday
teachers and students expected. Pre- are? Is there any pre-reading? What
an are the text books?
ANU College of Law (Building 5) reading and preparation (perhaps of
specific exercises) by students is also
5 Fellows Road expected before the class. Attendance Class Summaries (previously known as
Located on the ground floor of the Law is expected. Course Study Guides) for each course
Building just around the corner from are available via the Class Outline link on
Semester: A standard teaching Programs and Courses course page, and
the Foyer. period of 12 weeks, twice a year via the Wattle course site.
Session: Non-standard teaching Class Summaries contain clear informa-
The LLB/JD Program Sub-Dean is Dr periods which very loosely correlate to
Anne Macduff. The Sub-Dean provides tion about everything to do with the course
the seasons: Summer, Autumn, Winter, (including how it will run, learning out-
advice on academic matters, and is the del- Spring. Intensive courses are usually
egated authority for many policy decisions. comes, prescribed texts and assessment
offered within these sessions. schemes).
subdean.law@anu.edu.au.
Census date: The last date to You should read them carefully before your
To make an appointment with the Sub- withdraw from a course without first class in each course. In particular, you
Dean to discuss academic matters, please financial or academic penalty. All should familiarise yourself with the format
email enquiries.law@anu.edu.au or drop by relevant dates are published on the of classes and the method of teaching in
the student office. individual course pages on ANU each particular course. You should also
Programs and Courses. have a close look at the WATTLE course
The Deputy Sub-Dean is Cameron Class number: Refers to a specific site for each course before week 1 com-
Roles. Mr. Roles will fill in when Dr iteration of a course. Used to enrol in a mences.
Macduff is not available. He will be taking course on ISIS. It is also a good idea to have purchased
over as Sub-Dean from Semester 2. WATTLE: Teaching and learning the prescribed texts for your course before
platform used for lecture notes, it begins. Some courses also recommend
The Sub-Dean (International) is Joshua lecture recordings, online resources, pre-reading. This information will be on the
Neoh. Joshua is here to assist international submission of assignments and Class Summary or Wattle course site.
students. Please email him on Joshua. communication with your Convenor
neoh@anu.edu.au and fellow students. You’ll have access
to each course you’re enrolled in.
LLB Program Site YOUR ANU LAW SCHOOL A course page from the ANU
COMMUNITY Programs and Courses website
All students in an LLB or FDD (Law) will be
given access to the LLB Program Site in There are various ways that you can con-
Wattle. nect with other students and the ANU Col-
lege of Law more broadly.
This site contains important information
about things such as Internships, Clinical CHAT (Come and Have a Talk) is a men-
and overseas experiences; mooting op- toring program that teams you up in groups
portunities; and important messages are with other first year students, two later year
regularly posted to keep you informed as to student mentors and one staff member.
what is going on at the Law School. We encourage all first year law students to
participate.
Services Office
Once enrolled in a group, student mentors
Ask the Services Office team about renting will contact your group to discuss a social
lockers (available for a full year), collecting get-together and also to answer any ques-
assessments and exams, dropping off hard tions and issues that arise from starting
copy assessments and Law Building related your time as a law student.
issues.
E: servicesoffice.law@anu.edu.au Staff mentors will be available to refer
P:+61 2 6125 0456 students to sources of support, give advice
and assist with any academic or study
related matters. There will also be CHAT
ANU Law Students’ Society
Who are you? social gatherings, coffee sessions and
discussion sessions.
The ANU Law Students’ Society (LSS)
You can enrol in a group with a friend, or is the representative body for ANU law
We encourage you to go onto
just sign up and then see what new stu- students, providing a wide range of social,
Wattle (either the LAWS1201 FAL or educational and careers-oriented programs
dents you meet in your group.
LAWS1203 Torts page) and to fill out and events.
your profile information. For more information and to enrol, please
visit: https://law.anu.edu.au/current-stu- With numerous publications, forums and
You can also do this by joining the dents/beyond-classroom/mentoring events, the LSS is committed to strongly
representing students’ interests and keep-
Student Support Site on your WATTLE ing them updated with developments in the
PAL (Peer-Assisted Learning): An aca-
course page. demic mentoring program helping first-year legal profession. Students studying at ANU
law students learn and practice the founda- Law are automatically members of the ANU
Click on “my profile settings” followed tional legal skills and study techniques you Law Students’ Society and participation is
by “edit profile” on the left hand side of need throughout first year and the rest of to enrich your university experience. https://
their law degree. www.anulss.com/
your FAL or Torts WATTLE page and
then follow the instructions. The weekly sessions are facilitated by later- Law Reform and Social Justice
year law students, and are tailored towards
Please also upload a clear and the transition from high school/ another
appropriate photo of yourself to your undergraduate degree to studying law at
university.
profile.
This helps everyone to get to know These are drop-in sessions, each one fo-
cussing on a different topic relevant to that
each other more quickly! Law Reform and Social Justice supports
week of your law courses.
the integration of law reform and the princi-
As a first-year law student, you will au- ples of social justice into teaching, research
tomatically be enrolled in the Law PAL and study across the College.
Wattle page, ‘Peer Assisted Learning (PAL)
ANUCOL’. It also facilitates a broad range of student
projects, hosts a regular series of events,
You can also find out more on Facebook by and produces the booklet; An Active Ap-
searching “ANU Law Peer-Assisted Learn- proach to Studying Law – A Guide to Legal
ing’, or email us at pal.law@anu.edu.au Volunteering in the ACT.
To find out about opportunities to get
involved, see the Facebook page LRSJ:
https://www.facebook.com/ANULRSJ/
Workshops During Orientation Week
Useful Web addresses:
Workshops are run to help your academic
transition at ANU. These workshops are
ANU College of Law Website: free and open to new and continuing
http://law.anu.edu.au/ students. They are designed to help
students understand the academic culture
ANU College of Law LLB at ANU and cover core academic skills and
information page: strategies. No need to register.
https://law.anu.edu.au/current- For the timetable, please see: http://www.
anu.edu.au/students/academic-skills/ This is a fantastic opportunity for law
students/llb-llbhons-flexible-double-
study-skills/o-week-academic-workshops students to gain information about employ-
degree-students ment in the profession and discover the
ANU Important Dates: range of graduate and summer clerkship
Workshops include: employment opportunities offered in profes-
http://students.anu.edu.au/manage/ sional legal practice, government legal or
dates.php • New at ANU policy roles, the not-for-profit legal sector
• Worried about your English? and management consulting.
ANU WATTLE login: • Researching and finding sources
https://wattle.anu.edu.au/ • Writing in your own words
• Managing your time
ANU College of Law Library
ANU Law School policies and Tours
• Managing the reading
procedures page: • Referencing Discover the spaces, services and collec-
https://law.anu.edu.au/current- • Essay writing strategies tions available from the ANU Library to help
students/policies-procedures • Making presentations you succeed in your University studies.
• Exam preparation
ANU Library branch tours help you navigate
There are a large number of self-help re- the physical and reserve collections and
UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC sources on referencing and academic integ- find computers, printers, group study rooms
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR rity, writing and assessment, and adjusting and other facilities.
STUDENTS to university.
To find these, please visit: http://www.anu. Library staff will meet you in the foyer for
ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre edu.au/students/academic-skills your guided tour. Registration is not re-
assists students to develop the key aca- quired for these sessions.
demic skills and communication strategies SET4ANU Program
that are foundational to all academic activity. O-week
SET4ANU is a year-long volunteer program Monday 18th February: 12pm – 5pm (regu-
Individual appointments are available at: designed to support new students in mak- larly departing tours all afternoon)
http://www.anu.edu.au/students/academic- ing the transition to life at the Australian Tuesday 19th February: 2pm - 3pm
skills/appointments/aslc-appointments National University. Wednesday 20th February: 11am - 12pm
Thursday 21st February: 2pm - 3pm
Peer Writing Study Advice Service is a Set4ANU connects new and current stu- Friday 22nd February: 11am - 12pm
student-led study advice service available dents before, during and after arrival and
to all students at ANU. Trained Peer Writers offers a range of programs and resources to Week 1
provide academic writing support and study help new students find their ANU with ease. Monday 25th February: 1pm – 2pm
skills advice to students from across the
Tuesday 26th February: 5pm – 6pm
university. 2019 Set4ANU Mentee (new student) reg-
istrations are now open. Please visit: http://
A Peer Writer will help you to go over your www.anu.edu.au/students/information-for/ SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
writing and provide guidance on how to new-students/set4anu-program
make it clearer, more concise and struc- ANU College of Law
tured in a way that supports your argument UPCOMING EVENTS https://www.facebook.com/anu
or key message. If you are confused about collegeoflaw
assignment requirements, a Peer Writer can Keep an eye out on the ANU College of
help you to break down the question and ANU College of Law
Law website for interesting events and https://www.linkedin.com/com
get started on your work. seminars! pany/anu-college-of-law/
Turnitin Practice Site: allows you to ANU Law Careers Fair ANULaw
submit your assignment drafts through https://www.instagram.com/anu
Turnitin before final submission. The site collegeoflaw/
The Australian National University (ANU) will
also provides resources to help interpret be hosting the ANU Law Careers Fair on ANU College of Law
the originality report, and how to quote and campus on Wednesday 13 March 2019, https://www.youtube.com/user/
paraphrase correctly. 12 – 2pm. ANUCollegeofLaw
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