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Sasha Lytas

 Self-directed study vs. a classroom with teacher support and individualized support  Organization: a large part of your studying is done outside of contact hours. You need to be organized so you don't fall behind.  Different marking system and standards

Compulsory units  LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning  LAW1104 Research and writing  LAW2101 Contract A  LAW2102 Contract B  LAW2201 Torts A  LAW2202 Torts B  LAW3101 Administrative law  LAW3201 Constitutional law  LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A  LAW3302 Criminal law B  LAW3401 Property law A  LAW3402 Property law B Quasi-Compulsory units  LAW4169 Equity  LAW4170 Trusts  LAW4171 Corporations law  LAW5104 Civil procedure  LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society  LAW5159 Evidence Electives! 8+ depending on what degree you are doing (single or double) Choose whatever you like based on your interests or future career path. What order should I do them in?

 Textbooks vs casebooks.  Interpreting case citations:  New South Wales v Lepore (2003) 212 CLR 511  Names of parties  Year of case  Volume number  Law Report Abbreviation  First page number Which books should I buy? What other books can I get from the library that will be helpful? Which books should I buy? What other books can I get from the library that will be helpful?

 Lectures vs. Tutorials.  Assessments in tutorials.  How to prepare.

 Everyone is different! You need to find out what works for you.  Notes in lectures.  Case summaries.  Exam notes: Long and Short.

 LSS tutorials  LSS Competitions  Monash Association of Debaters  Make your own study groups with friends

 Being a good law student means achieving a good work/life balance, NOT constantly studying.  If life is getting stressful, ask for help early  Monash Faculty Mental Health services.