Language and Academic Skills Support

The Law School offers a range of programs and resources to help you develop the academic skills needed for successful study in law. Online resources include:

• Surviving Seminars – a guide to studying law for first year students
• Legal Academic Writing (LAW) Resources – advice about writing for assessment in law, with annotated samples of student work.

Short courses on academic skills and individual consultations with the Language and Learning Adviser in Law are also available.

Student Welfare Officer, Equity and Diversity

The Law School has a Student Welfare Officer available to listen to any worries or concerns individual students may have in an informal, confidential environment. If you are having problems with your studies or experiencing personal difficulties and would like to talk to someone, make an appointment to see the Student Welfare Officer. The Student Welfare Officer will discuss your concerns with you and can advise on relevant Law School/University policies and refer you to other University services if appropriate.

The Law School Student Welfare, Equity and Diversity Officer is Vicky Marshall. Her office is located in the Melbourne Law School Student Centre. She can be contacted on 8344 4475 or by email to v.marshall@unimelb.edu.au. Appointments can be made through the Student Centre.

Subject Lecturers

Lecturers can be contacted out of class to discuss subject content. Most lecturers post their ‘open office’ hours on the subject website. Or email your lecturer to arrange a suitable time to meet.

Melbourne Law School Student Centre

The Student Centre handles all applications for stream changes, extensions of time on assessment and special consideration. You can also talk to a course adviser in the Student Centre about changing and selecting subjects, or varying your course plan.

Telephone: +61 3 8344 4475
Facsimile: +61 3 8344 0106
Email: law-studentcentre@unimelb.edu.au
Postal address: Melbourne Law School Student Centre
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
AUSTRALIA

Law School Careers Office

Angela Edwards is the Law School Careers Consultant. Angela is available to meet with students individually to discuss job seeking skills, Articles applications, alternatives to legal practice and career directions generally. Further details about the Careers Office are available on the Law School Careers Office website.

Useful Links

Various resources including the Student Portal.