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

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

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: http://www.monash.edu/law

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.

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

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

Timetable & Allocate+ Check any scheduled activities for individual units via Class Timetable: https://classtimetable.monash.edu/2017/ Personal timetable is generated using the Allocate+ system: http://www.monash.edu/timetables/allocate 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

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

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: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/jd/ Timetable Discontinuation Dates

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

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

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

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: http://monash.edu/students/policies/student-charter.html 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 e-mail account regularly, the University will e-mail you only on your MONASH E-MAIL ACCOUNT.

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.

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

Postgraduate Student Services: Contact Us: Postgraduate Student Services: Opening hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Email: ask.monash Ph: 1800 MONASH (1800 666 274) http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/jd/

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