1. Welcome to Faculty of Law
MONASH Law
Welcome to Faculty of Law
Master of Laws (Juris Doctor), L6005
Orientation Program 10th January 2017
Trimester 1 Intake

2. Presentation Outline Course Information
Key Dates and how to get started
OHS

3. Faculty of Law website: http://www.monash.edu/law
Course Maps
Course maps help you:
see how the different parts of your degree fit together
calculate your credit points
Re-enrol in the correct units for the rest of our course
ensure you are meeting all the requirements for your degree so you can stay on track
Faculty of Law website:

4. Indicates the year level & trimester you will be studying these units
How to read a course map
Course Map Link
Indicates the year level & trimester you will be studying these units
These unit codes are what you will enter for your enrolment in Web Enrolment System(WES).
Please note that you are required to enrol for the full year during re-enrolment period.

5. Understanding Your Course
Check course maps for progression details.
Detailed course requirements are available in the Postgraduate Handbook.
We aim to provide you with as much assistance as possible however it is student’s responsibility to ensure the following:
Be aware of the degree requirements
Meet all of the progression rules
Remain enrolled in correct units

6. Timetable Allocate+ : Online stream allocation system
Choose your stream (refer to Timetable for details)
Diverse timetable planned however we cannot ensure evening streams
Timetable published on Current Students, Law website for JD students

7. Timetable & Allocate+
Check any scheduled activities for individual units via Class Timetable: Personal timetable is generated using the Allocate+ system: Note: Allocate+ opens at 12 pm unless stated otherwise. Allocate+ closes the Friday before classes commences at 12 pm. Students who are not allocated when it closes will be allocated to available streams.
ALLOCATE+ DATES – 2017
Trimester 1
Friday, 6 January 2017
Trimester 2
Friday, 31 March 2017
Trimester 3
Friday, 21 July 2017

8. Key Dates: Trimester 1 2017 KEY DATES TRIMESTER 1, 2017 6 Jan
Allocate + Opens
10 Jan
Orientation
23 Jan
Classes Commence – LAW5000
10 Feb
Last day to withdraw from LAW5000 without incurring academic and financial penalties
20 Feb
Classes Commence – LAW5001
7 Mar
Last day to withdraw from LAW5001 without incurring academic and financial penalties
5 Apr – 13 Apr
Exam period
5 May
Trimester 1 results release

9. Key Dates: Continued
In addition to the central University key dates, students MUST check dates specific to law units.
Refer to the Law website – current students section for details
Refer to JD section in current students tab:
Timetable
Discontinuation Dates

10. Postgraduate Student Services offers assistance with.....:
......information and advice about your enrolment, including…..
Course maps and progression
Commercial law electives, and professional electives
Timetables
Discontinuation dates
Result publication dates
Special consideration
Moodle & Unit Guides
Credit

11. Credit Applications:
If you intend to apply for credit follow the steps below:
Credit application form
Transcript of the results
Unit guides
Submit via Ask.Monash
Please try and provide us with the credit application form as soon as possible

12. Student Support Services: University Services
Monash Postgraduate Association
Online orientation, advice and advocacy
Health, Wellbeing and Development
Health services, counselling, visa advice
Disability Support Services
Promoting access and equity for students with a disability or medical condition
Student Service Centres (Clayton and other campuses – currently not in MULC)
Advice on fees, provision of transcripts, ID cards
Online help – ask.monash
Law Library:
Learning Skills Advisers & Library node – held at MULC
Careers and development
Online registration - sessions held at MULC
Grievances: Policy and procedures

13. Monash University Student Charter
Student Charter sets out the key expectations of students and by students to foster this learning community. All students are encouraged to read and familiarize themselves of the Charter available on the Monash Website here:
Academic engagement and integrity
As a Monash student, you are expected to:
undertake your studies with honesty and integrity
credit the work of others, seek permission to use that work where required and not plagiarise or cheat
understand your rights and obligations in relation to copyright and the intellectual property generated by your own and others' research
use University resources and services responsibly to support your learning
fulfil course attendance and assessment requirements
ensure the University has your current contact details
regularly read University correspondence
be informed about and follow University policy.
Note: You must check your Monash account regularly, the University will you only on your MONASH ACCOUNT.

14. House Keeping: Student ID Cards Maintenance Lost & Found Bicycles
If you haven’t done so, please arrange your ID Cards via WES
Used for After Hours access during semester hours and borrowing Library books
Maintenance
We do our best to maintain the facility
Please refrain from sitting on desks and sticking posters on walls
Please report any defects/problems to us for fixing – Advise 1st FLOOR Student Services Office
Lost & Found
Located at Ground Floor Reception
Bicycles
Racks are on Lonsdale Street to park your bike
Bikes are not permitted in the Facility
Lockers
5 Day Single use only – Emptied Fridays at 5.30PM
Tea/Coffee/Kitchen Facilities
We have Kitchen Facilities available to our students.

15. OHS - Evacuation Briefing:
There are Two Alarms – when you hear:
“Beep…beep…” – turn off all equipment and prepare to evacuate.
“Whoop…whoop…” – evacuate the building, follow the exit signs, and proceed to the designated assembly point.
Evacuation Procedures
Evacuate the building via fire exit stairs.
Stay together as a GROUP
DO NOT USE ELEVATORS
Proceed as a group to the designated assembly point (Corner of Lonsdale and King Street – outside Colonial Hotel)
Comply with any direction given by a Firewarden, Emergency Services or Monash Staff

16. Postgraduate Student Services:
Contact Us:
Postgraduate Student Services:
Opening hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm
Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
ask.monash
Ph: 1800 MONASH ( )

17. Any Questions ?