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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Welcome from the Dean
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Your CoL Representatives
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Academic Information
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Course Queries
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Internal Competitions
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External Competitions
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Services
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Online Connections
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Important Contacts
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WELCOME FROM THE DEAN PROFESSOR SALLY WHEELER It is my pleasure to welcome you to the ANU College of Law. We are the intellectual home for some of Australia’s foremost experts in international, constitutional, public and private law. Our aim is to lead the way in legal education, justice and reform and we welcome you to join us on this important journey. The College is home to five research centres, a law reform and social justice initiative and has built strong networks with lawmakers, the judiciary and legal academics throughout Australia and the world. Across undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees, the ANU College of Law provides a unique understanding of current law and policy. We strive to use our position as one of the world’s best law schools to ensure our students areequipped to not only respond to the challenges of today, but are ready to capture the opportunities of tomorrow.
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As a student at Australia’s National Law School, you will benefit from opportunities that are unique to studying law in the nation’s capital; the city where federal laws and policies are made. Our proximity to the High Court of Australia, Commonwealth courts and federal
agencies offers unparalleled access to legal practitioners, members of the judiciary and government policy makers, many of whom are ANU Law alumni. As you embark on the first year of your legal education, it is important to remember your own wellbeing. Law school and the early years of a legal career can be a particularly testing time. There are a number of resources, support services and people who can help you succeed at ANU and I hope you will take advantage of the services on offer to ensure you have a positive and enriching student experience. The ANU College of Law also offers a range of clinical courses and internship opportunities to allow current students to gain professional experience in the later years of their legal education. Clinical courses and internships are an opportunity for you to put your legal knowledge into practice and experience the law in action. I encourage you to make the most of these opportunities during your time in the College. On completion of your law degree, you will graduate with an internationally respected qualification from Australia’s top-ranked university and join a highly connected network of over 20,000 global law
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alumni that includes current Justices of the High Court, QCs, SCs, Members of Parliament, diplomats, scholars, authors and leaders of global firms. Professor Sally Wheeler OBE, MRIA, FAcSS, FAAL Dean
“On completion of your law degree, you will graduate with an internationally respected qualification from Australia’s top-ranked university...”
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YOUR COL REPRESENTATIVES Kunal Vankadara My name is Kunal Vankadara and I am one of your College of Law Representatives for 2018! I’m originally from Sydney and lived on campus in my first few years. I study Law/Economics and I have loved every minute of it. Previously, I have been a part of the Law Students’ Society as Competitions Director and have been involved in residential communities. Working with the LSS and the Law School has been a fantastic so far, this year I’m excited to see how ANUSA can help deliver a really positive Law School experience.
Col Reps act on behalf of the undergraduate law student body and sit on the College Representative Council, where we discuss changes to the academic side of university and how they impact students. We also act as an advocate to the administration and organise many Law student focused events. As CoL reps, we also sit on the college education committee alongside the president and Vice- President (Education) of the Law Student Society (LSS) and PARSA representatives and represent students’ opinions on any changes to curriculum or policy that the college is hoping to institute. If you have any problems with your degree or the college of Law in general or have questions about law school, please come to us! We are also a source of information and the bridge between law school and students so no question is too little or too big for us!
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION RECOMMENDED DEGREE STRUCTURE Please remember that this is a recommended program structure, based on a regular pattern of taking 4 courses a semester. However, there are many reasons that students might not take a full load in a semester. This might be because of your health, or because of your other commitments such as work and/ or representative sport. It is possible to drop back to study 3, 2 or 1 course, or even take time off altogether. If you need to do this, please don’t worry. It happens to lots of students. It is better to do the best that you can and enjoy the courses that you take, than push through and give only a half attempt because you are so stretched. If you want advice on how to vary the program structure so that you don’t take compulsory courses out of order, you can always talk to the student administration team or the SubDean for advice.
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LECTURES Lectures normally form the bulk of learning for any of your law courses. They are held in lecture halls around campus (most often in Coombs or at the law school - see the map earlier in the Guide) and are for everyone enrolled in the course. Lectures are almost always recorded, but sometimes Echo360, the recording system, can fail. It’s definitely best to try and attend as many lectures as you can in person, especially because sometimes your peers actually ask insightful questions which generally won’t be recorded if they aren’t sitting in the front row!
TUTORIALS Tutorials are an incredibly important part of your law degree. They are small classes (usually no more than 25 people) that are held with a tutor, and are designed to be interactive to assist in your understanding of each subject. There are often marks associated with participation or attendance, so make sure you check the Course Management System (CMS) and the ‘Important Course Information’ document to check this. Even if they are not compulsory, it is highly recommended to attend these. Due to their small size, tutorials almost always require a sign-up (this is generally done via Wattle). Your lecturer will inform you of the timing of when the sign-up will open, and make sure to be prepared for this to get a good time. There will be some information about tutorial enrolments in the CMS. Try to be ready at the exact time when tutorial’s open up since most tutorials fill up in a minute or two!
SEMINARS Seminars are another form of interactive learning. These are normally slightly larger (30-40 students) with one tutor who facilitates group learning. Your FAL course will be taught in this style, so make sure you note the attendance requirements for these seminars in your Course Guide.
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ASSESSMENTS The most common forms of assessment for law are the following three. However, there are often other forms that are more specialised to the course content. In these instances, often the Law Students’ Society or the International Law Society will run tutorials on how to complete these. Sometimes the course itself will cover the protocol during the course as well, so don’t stress. FAL will teach the basics of how to complete law assessments, so make sure you attend and soak in the information! If you are finding it difficult, note that PAL (Peer Assisted Learning) is a program where the law school selects (and employs) later year law students to offer sessions on how to be a productive law student.
EXTENSIONS/DEFERRED EXAMS/APPEALS Extensions for assessment pieces (which are not sit-down or take-home exams) are granted through the Course Convenor and are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions must be requested in writing before the assessment due date. However, if you have appropriate documentation (such as a Medical Certificate) which shows that you could not request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request an extension after the due date. A deferred examination is the sitting of an examination at a time other than the scheduled time/date. Extenuating circumstances are defined as circumstances that were unpredictable and unavoidable. Examples of extenuating circumstances are: · an unexpected illness or exacerbation of illness · the illness/death of a family member · trauma · misadventure · being a victim of crime. You can apply for a deferred exam through ISIS, although you will need some documentation which supports your case that you are too unwell or unable to sit the exam at the scheduled time. So, if you are become unwell on the day of your exam, you should make sure that you visit the doctor for a medical certificate that same day. 11
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EXTENSIONS/DEFERRED EXAMS/APPEALS - Continued Wherever possible a student should sit their examination at the prescribed time, and if necessary apply for special consideration for the marking of the examination. You apply for special consideration through ISIS also. However, there is no guarantee of any change in your grade even if you do apply for special consideration.
ACADEMIC APPEALS We recommend that you should read the law school policy on how and when to appeal a grade. For instance you must wait until the publication of results for a course. There are also a number of steps. Your first step is that you should contact your convener to discuss your feedback. If you still disagree, you can appeal by emailing the Student Administration Manager at the ANU College of law. There are also timeframes that you need to be aware of. For more information, see Note that you will not have a successful appeal just because you disagree with the mark, or you think it is unfair. To be successful, you must show that either the assessment criteria were not applied, or that there was a breach in the ANU assessment policy or procedure. We recommend that you read the ANU Policy and Procedure on Student Assessment (Coursework), as well as the Assessment Rule as these inform you of your rights as a student. If you need help, you can get in touch with either the ANUSA Vice President at sa.vicepres@anu.edu.au, the student assistance officers at sa.assistance@anu.edu.au, the law subdean at subdean.law@anu.edu. au or the dean of students at dean.students@anu.edu.au. In academic appeal cases, it is always better to address issues earlier rather than later. Links to the policies are here: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2016L01973 https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_004603 https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_004604
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TUTORIAL PARTICIPATION Tutorial participation should be considered an easy mark, and also is something that will help you engage during tutorials and take more information in! It is usually worth only 10% of your overall grade, and can be easily achieved by coming to tutorials prepared, asking questions, and participating in class discussion. Even if you are not prepared every so often, you should still aim to say at least two valuable things each class, even if this is a question about a concept you need clarifying. Don’t be shy or feel it is “show-offy” to speak a lot in class. Often your contributions will help others, and also help you achieve a 10/10 participation grade - it’s a win-win!
RESEARCH ESSAYS Under the new integrated Honours program, every subject you take will have a significant portion of its assessment as a research component. A legal essay is different from those you would have written in High School, or even those you will write in other Academic Colleges. The ANUSA College of Law Reps will run an essay writing session during Semester, so keep an eye out for that, and make sure you ask your tutor for tips! There are also sessions run by PAL. Also remember to use the AGLC to reference and put appropriate headings in.
MIDSEMESTER AND FINAL EXAMS Most first year courses will have a final exam during the end of semester examination period (Thursday 6th - Saturday 22nd June in Semester 1, and Thursday 31st October- Saturday 16th November in Semester 2). These will usually involve going to a large room/hall on campus and completing a hand-written on-paper exam (except in some computing courses). The timetables for these exams will be released around Weeks 9-10, and there is some window to contact administration should you have any clashing exams. On the day of the exam, you should ensure you have your student ID card on you, and will be allocated a seat (details of which will be emailed to you before the exam) where your name is printed on a small sheet you must sign to verify your identity. Watches and phones are not permitted, and your drink bottle must be clear. Exams will be listed with their allowed materials. Most law courses are open book, meaning any non-electronic material can be brought in (textbooks included). We recommend you bring in a detailed summary of the course content you have (ideally) finished well before the exam!
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MIDSEMESTER AND FINAL EXAMS - Continued However some few courses allow nothing, so make sure you check the instructions given in your Important Course Information. You should make sure that you do not plan any travel during the exam period, as your formal sit down exam may be set on any date in that period, and you will be expected to attend campus on that day. The only reason you can be excused is if you are successful in applying for a deferred exam.
COURSE STUDY GUIDES/CMS/IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION The ANU is changing. Until this year, it gave students information about the course in a ‘Course Study Guide.’ So you might hear later year students refer to it as this. This year, there is a new way of giving students information about courses. Most of the important information will now be in the CMS (Course Management System). This information is available to everyone 2 weeks before the first day of the course. You can access this information even if you are not enrolled in the course. You can find the information if you go to the Programs and Courses site, find the course name, and then find the information about an offering of that course (which is class a ‘class’). There may be some further details provided in some law courses in a new document called ‘Important Course Information’. This document will be uploaded to your course WATTLE site, which you can only access once you are enrolled in the course. You should look at both. (This is all new, and there may be some confusion as everyone gets used to the new language and the new way of finding this information. So everyone is doing it for the first time, just like you!) The information in these places are THE KEY to an effective course preparation. They tell you crucial information such as the lecturer’s or convenor’s name and contact details, lecture and tute times and locations, the prescribed textbooks, course description/rationale, and an assessment summary and criteria. The assessment summary will outline the weighting of each tasks, how many tasks there will be, and often further information such as word limits, release dates, and a brief outline of what is actually required. It is important you take note of these well before the due date of assessments to stay on top of the coursework! 14
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GRADE DISTRIBUTION POLICY You may not know this but the very first thing you should know about this is that ANU runs 5 marks below most other universities in the country in that our distinctions begin from 70 rather than 75 and every other grade. This means that comparing grade marks with other universities often isn’t useful, since our courses are marked harder. The grading system is as follows:
THE OLD POLICY In 2015, the ANU introduced a distribution of grades policy that applied to all LLBHons students. This is also known notoriously as the “Bell Curve”! It set a maximum and minimum percentage of different grades, in all classes with more than 50 students. The final results for students in each course would conform to the following distribution:
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THE OLD POLICY - Continued So even for the most lenient course marking, only 46% of the class could get above 70. In the harshest marking, that decreases to 34%. The median and average mark in every compulsory law course is by definition a Credit. Most often, a 65. It also meant that a minimum of 2% of the class must get a pass or below. The maximum was 36%- and I’ve never heard of any course getting close to 2%.
THE NEW INTERIM POLICY Since the “Bell Curve” meant that high marks were infrequent, ANU law school implemented an interim policy to try and change this. The interim policy has been effective since mid-2018, and will stay in place until a new permanent policy is developed. The final results for students in each course conform to the following distribution:
The interim policy has removed the restrictions on the maximum number HD, D and CR grades that are awarded in a semester where students in a cohort have met the marking criteria for each grade band. This means that you won’t be scaled down a grade band even if you have met the criteria for that band. You can find the marking criteria for each grade band in the CMS for any course. This new policy will apply to all courses unless a very small number of students (10 -15) are in the course and it makes the application of the policy unfeasible. In another few months, you will get your first law assignment back (probably for Foundations of Australian Law). It may be the lowest mark you have received for an academic assignment in years. 16
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Getting a 65 is normal. Getting a 65 is respectable. There are many lecturers at the ANU Law school including our Deans that have received Credits and Passes so DO NOT STRESS! It is a huge achievement that you have made it to law school at the ANU and sometimes we forget that most of us are used to academic success and being close to the top of our class in high school but in all probability, you may not be the same here; and that’s okay. It is also OK to understand that you are learning a new discipline, a new way of thinking and a new way of arguing. This means that you might not know what to do the first time, and you might make a few mistakes until you get the hang of things. Some people will get the hang of things faster than others. All of this is OK too. You don’t have to get it right in one go, it’s a process of trial and error and making mistakes at uni is the best time to do it so GO WILD!
THINKING ABOUT EXCHANGE? Many students will go on exchange in the later years of their degree. If you wish to go on exchange, it is very important that you plan ahead, particularly if you are doing a Flexible Double Degree. Try and talk to people who have gone on an exchange before, or head to an information session - you can go to these sessions multiple times, so it’s a good thing to do in your first year if it’s something you’re thinking about so you know the requirements for later on! Most importantly, save your law electives as these are the courses that you will take when on exchange.
THE AGLC - THE AUSTRALIAN GUIDE TO LEGAL CITATION The AGLC is your legal referencing bible! You may have done some referencing in high school and followed the Harvard Style but law school uses a specific style of reference known as AGLC which you must comply with in both problem question assignments and essays. This is something that you will use in every law subject for your whole degree when you are footnoting your articles and referencing your bibliography. You can get one in hardcopy from the Co-Op Bookshop on campus, and there is also an online PDF (just google AGLC and bookmark the page). The online copy is great, but it is also really helpful to have a hard copy of the book as it is much easier to refer to, but this depends on your preference. Make sure you have a brief read through of the whole book in your spare time, just to understand the basics. A new edition came out at the end of last year. So make sure you know which edition your conveners are asking you to use!
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TEXTBOOKS What textbooks do I need for my first semester? Please go to the CMS to find out what textbooks you will need. Make sure you always check which edition of these textbooks you will need. In the future, you can find out what books you need by checking the CMS. There are many places that you can get your textbooks from new. However, as students, we may not be able to afford buying brand new books every semester. Many students buy second hand textbooks and below are the avenues they use to find cheap textbooks. But it is still important to buy the right edition. This is because the law changes, sometimes quickly, and an old textbook might give you the wrong law!
ANU Law Textbook Exchange This Facebook page was created by the ANUSA College Representatives last year to create a space dedicated for posts about selling and buying textbooks. If you ever want to find, buy or sell textbooks, then this is the page that you should definitely “like”! Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/142932456272987/
ANUSA Bookshop Visit ANUSA’s website in order to browse their collection of books. Students who have purchased books or wish to sell books should visit the Student Space on the ground floor of Union Court and speak to the manager on duty. Sellers should be aware of the selling process whereby; ANUSA only accepts required or recommended textbooks for ANU courses (check out the Co-Op website) that are the current edition and are in good condition. Books are required to be logged in the database (which can be found on the ANUSA website). ANUSA sells books at 60% of the Co-Op “Member Price” and takes $10 commission. If your book does not sell after 2 years of consignment, it automatically becomes ANUSA’s property (or it can be picked up at any time). For more information, visit the ANUSA website! 18
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Important note about using older edition textbooks when the new edition is recommended Often a course may require you to use the newest edition of the textbook. Sometimes the lecturer allows the use of an older edition but sometimes this may not be the case if the new edition is apparently different and contains important updated information. If you want to use an older edition of a textbook ever, please consult your lecturer - this is very important! If it is highly recommended that you need to use a new edition textbook but can’t afford it, there is always the option to borrow the textbook for 2 hours at the law library - all law textbooks are part of the 2 hour loan collection.
Text Book Bursaries If you are have having financial difficulties and cannot afford textbooks for the semester, the Law School offers 16 $250 bursaries to buy textbooks. To apply for the bursary, it is a simple online application which closes on the 24th of February for Semester 1 2019 and 21st of July for Semester 2 2019. Apply here: https://law.anu.edu.au/study/scholarships-awards/anu-law-textbook-bursary
ACADEMIC SKILLS AND LEARNING CENTER (ASLC) Academic Skills and Learning Centre (ASLC) offers ANU students of all levels free and confidential help with their academic work through individual tutorials, workshops, courses and handouts. Their aim is to assist students to develop their academic, critical thinking and communication strategies. They assist students from first year undergraduate to final year Phd through: Individual appointments: personalised advice to assist students with their academic writing or some other study related issue. These need to be pre booked. Peer writing drop-ins: at Melville Hall, these are for quick queries and do not need to be booked. They run from 11 to 1pm, Monday to Friday throughout the semester. 19
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ACADEMIC SKILLS AND LEARNING CENTER (ASLC) - Continued English conversation groups: a relaxed, friendly environment to improve your spoken English. Monday to Friday, 12 to 1pm. Various locations. Turnitin Practice site: allows students to submit their drafts through Turnitin before their final submission. The site also provides resources to help interpret the originality report, and how to quote and paraphrase correctly. Workshops: Run during Oweek or as part of a course, these sessions cover a wide range of topics. Recordings and resources from the O week workshops are available through the Orientation wattle site. Self-help resources: we have a large number of useful resources and handouts on referencing and academic integrity, writing and assessment, and adjusting to university. For more information, including appointments can be found at https:// academicskills.anu.edu.au. ASLC can also be contacted on 6125 2972 or at academicskills@anu.edu.au.
PEER ASSISTED LEARNING (PAL) What is PAL? PAL is an ANU College of Law program run by the College Education & Innovation Support Team. PAL runs weekly study sessions for first-year law students. Facilitated by trained later-year law students, the sessions focus on helping you develop and practise the foundational legal and study skills you’ll need throughout your first year and the rest of your law degree. In Semester 1, 2019, they will be running weekly sessions beginning in Week Three. Why should I go to PAL sessions? Studying law at university introduces you to a whole new set of study techniques and ways of thinking, as well as new writing, reading and critical thinking skills. PAL sessions are carefully designed to complement each week of your first-semester law studies, helping you direct your learning and develop your skills. 20
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Our sessions are designed and run by later-year law students, who’ve been in first year and have first-hand experience about what’s important to you. Sessions are relaxed and informal, and they’re a great opportunity to meet and learn from later-year law students as well as your fellow first-years. How can I find out more about PAL? As a first-year law student, you’ll be automatically enrolled in the Law PAL Wattle page, ‘Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) ANU CoL’. We’ll post session times, topics, and other information there. You can also like us on Facebook by searching “ANU Law Peer-Assisted Learning’, or email us at pal.law@anu.edu.au. Sessions are free and there’s no need to sign up – just pick one of our session times and turn up!
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COURSE QUERIES COURSE STUDY GUIDE This is your go-to for all course questions. Nearly all your course information, including assessment due dates, class locations, and various academic policies can be found on this guide on Wattle! Always check this before you email the Course Convenor. COURSE CONVENOR Your Course Convenor will change for each course, you can find out who the Convenor for each course is on that course’s Wattle page. If you have any questions about the course assessment or content, or about seeking special consideration or an extension for an assessment, send your Course Convenor an email. COURSE REPRESENTATIVES If your course elects Course Representatives, they can be your first port of call with inquiries or concerns, especially if you feel uncomfortable bringing these up with the Convenor/lecturer/tutor yourself. Course Representatives are elected in the first two weeks of semester, and their contact details will be provided on the course’s Wattle page. If you are interested in enhancing student experiences and being a voice for your cohort, we encourage you to nominate for a Course Representative position!
EXCHANGE Who: ANU CoL Sub-Dean (International), Dr Joshua Neoh Contact: exchange.law@anu.edu.au If you are thinking about doing an exchange, check out the ANU College of Law Exchange page (https://law.anu.edu.au/current-students/international-opportunities/exchanges) and make sure to read the Frequently Asked Questions! ANU Global Programs also offers various information sessions throughout the year.
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EXCHANGE - Continued If you have questions not answered online, or are thinking about doing an exchange and need personal advice or approval, please contact Dr Joshua Neoh. When you apply for an exchange, you will need to make (in advance) a meeting with Dr Neoh to talk over the process and get the ANU College of Law’s approval. Please note that LLB students are NOT eligible to apply for exchange until they have completed at least six law courses (36 units), and so will be unable to apply in their first year of study. JD students are eligible to go on exchange when they have completed a year of full-time study (48 units) and apply in their first year of study. ACADEMIC APPEALS We recommend that you read the ANU Policy and Procedure on Student Assessment (Coursework) as well as the Assessment Rule, as these inform you of your rights as a student. If you are concerned about how a course is being conducted or about your grades on any assessment or your final grade, they should get in contact with the Course Convenor. However if this does not provide the outcome you seek, the next step is to get in touch with either the ANUSA Vice President at sa.vicepres@anu.edu.au, the student assistance officers at sa.assistance@anu. edu.au, or the Dean of Students at dean.students@anu.edu.au. In academic appeal cases, it is always better to address issues earlier rather than later. If something comes up during semester, you should contact the above support services then, as it will provide you with more options before grades are released! Links to the policies are here: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2016L01973 https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_004603 https://policies.anu.edu.au/ppl/document/ANUP_004604 23
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INTERNAL COMPETITIONS MOOTING Mooting provides an opportunity for participants to research, and present legal arguments in a simulated appellate court setting. Students begin by researching and developing their legal arguments in response to a problem scenario released a week before the moot. They summarise these arguments in the form of written submissions, before two students will orally present them to a panel of judges, who will challenge and ask questions. Prep Time: 5+ hours the first week, 3+ in subsequent weeks Number of people per team: 2-3
WITNESS EXAMINATION Witness Examination is based in a trial court where competitors examine their own witness and cross examine their opponents witness to adduce facts that are most favourable to their case. Competitors will be given the problem question an hour prior to the commencement of the trial and will have 30 minutes to interview their witness. Time commitment: 1 hour Number of people per team: 1 (including a nominated witness)
CLIENT INTERVIEWSÂ This competition enables participants to develop an integral skill for legal practice: interviewing clients. Participating teams receive little to no information about the legal problem they will face and have 40 minutes to extract information from their client about their legal dispute in the realm of tort or contract law. They must then give advice and reach a conclusion. Time commitment: 1 hour Number of people per team: 2
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NEGOTATION The negotiation competition is about exploring the less adversarial side of legal disputes and trying to achieve outcomes which are mutually beneficial for both parties. Teams of two ‘solicitors’, representing clients on both side of the dispute, come together and have 40 minute to discuss and try to resolve the issues. Each sides receives the common fact and client specific secret facts before the competition to allow them to prepare and strategize. The competition is about creative problem solving and gaining an understanding of the other party’s position so that you can achieve a beneficial outcome for your client. The judging criteria looks at team work, strategy, the ultimate outcome, ethical and good faith issues, and the ability to reflect and learn from the negotiation. Time commitment: 2 hours Number of people per team: 2
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EXTERNAL COMPETITIONS External competitions are designed for the most experienced competitors or senior year students. Participation in these competitions allows students to travel, socialise with like-minded peers on an international level and learn about new systems and areas of law. Prior involvement in internal competitions will be greatly beneficial when applying to compete in these external competitions. Allen & Overy Private Law Moot
DPP Plate Mock Trial
Clayton Utz Intervarsity Negotiation Competition
Unlike any other mooting competition in Australia, the moot focuses specifically on private law and commercial topics. Competitors have the opportunity to demonstrate commerciality and a deep interest in private law. Previous problem questions have covered equity and trusts, corporations law and contracts.
The DPP Plate is an annual moot competition between law students from the Australian National University and the University of Canberra. Students take the role of either the Defence or the Prosecution in a criminal law matter and present their case before a judge.
The CUIN is the premier negotiation competition in NSW, attracting law students from across the state, and is a fantastic opportunity for any students interested in developing their negotiation and team work skills. The competition is facilitated by NSW Young Lawyers and competitors are able to benefit from the experience of academics, solicitors and barristers as judges.
Venue: University of New Venue: ACT Magistrates South Wales, Sydney Court
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Kirby Contracts Moot
Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot
Animal Moot
This four-day annual competition is open to teams across Australia. It is the largest moot court competition in Australia, and has been running since 2011. Winners of this competition win prize money and usually go on to compete in international mooting competitions.
This competition is one of the most prestigious law competitions around. One year High Court Judges Nettle and Gordon presided on the Grand Final.
The Australia New Zealand Intervarsity Moot on Animal Law, organised by The Animal Law Institute and proudly sponsored by Voiceless, is the only animal law moot in Australia and New Zealand.
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Baker & McKenzie National Women’s Moot
AAT Moot
Hackathon
The National Intervarsity Women’s Mooting Tournament was first introduced in 2011 by the Sydney University Law Society in conjunction with the NSW Young Lawyers Special Committee of Law Students’ Societies. It is aimed at addressing the equity issues facing women at the bar and is the only national moot in which all competitors must be female.
The moots, conducted over five rounds at both state or territory and national level, involve fact scenarios drawn from a variety of administrative law areas including immigration and citizenship, social security, veterans’ affairs, workers’ compensation and taxation.
A hackathon is an event for people to join forces in creating solutions through fast paced, creative and interdisciplinary problem solving. Serving as a platform for idea generation, relationship building and skill progression, participants will be energised and geared up to tackle the next challenge in the legal industry.
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SERVICES LAW LIBRARY The Law Library is a fantastic resource for research, as well as somewhere to study on campus. The Law Library is found in the South Wing of the ANU Law School, and is entered through the main reception foyer. There are always a few helpful librarians at the desk to help you check out books, aid with printing needs, or give advice on how to use the ANU Law Library online services. There will be short tours on offer during O-week if you want to get familiar with the Law Library and what it offers. TUTORIAL AND STUDY ROOMS There are a number of study rooms on the ground and first floors of the Law Library and there is a tutorial room on the first floor. All of your FAL tutorials will be held in the tutorial room. You are also able to book (for free) a study room for group meetings or group study. This is done online through the ANU Library website.
LIBRARY FACILITIES The Law Library is an incredibly valuable resource. There are thousands of books in hardcopy that you can read there, or take home to study, and all of these can be searched on the online catalogue. On the ground floor, near the information desk, there is a collection of 2-hour loans. These are high demand textbooks for the courses currently being run. BORROWING BOOKS As an ANU student you are eligible to borrow books from the library using your Student ID card. Just take the book(s) you want to take home to the selfcheck machine near the front door, onto the front desk and the librarians will help you out! As an undergraduate student, you are eligible to borrow up to 15 books in total from any ANU libraries for 4 weeks. Remember to return your books on time as you will be fined for late returns!
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ONLINE LIBRARY ANU has a huge amount of material online that you are able to access as a student. This includes books, journal articles, newspapers, and other academic legal material. As a part of your FAL subject the librarians will walk you through how best to use these resources - make sure you pay attention in this session! If you’re still unsure, make sure to ask the librarians when you need help. You can access all the online resources from off-campus with your Uni ID and password. PRINTING AND SCANNING At ANU you automatically receive a print quota each semester that you can recharge. This is linked to your Student ID card. Your print quota is $44, which is the equivalent of 400 A4 single-sided, black and white pages. This is allocated in January and July each year, but there is no carry over of your quota between semesters. For assistance with printing, scanning, or recharging this quota, the library staff are always happy to help. STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE The ANU CoL Services Office is something you will have to become familiar with! This is the place where you may need to submit hard copy versions of your assessment, and is where you will then collect them when ready. When submitting a hard copy assessment, make sure you do not finish at the last minute! The Services Office closes at 5pm. If you need to submit after hours (the building locks down at 6.30pm), there is an after-hours assessment box located outside the Office. You must also include a completed ANU CoL cover sheet for all assessments. These can be found at the office itself, or printed and filled out before submission. This can be found simply by googling ANU CoL assessment cover sheet. Please ensure you have put your student number and course code on the cover sheet. You MUST have your student card with you to collect anything from the Services Office — the Services Office staff cannot help you without your student card.
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ONLINE CONNECTIONS LAW STUDENTS @ ANU - FACEBOOK Where do I begin? We will tell you to like a lot of pages through this guide but this is definitely a highly recommended page to follow. This is an important Facebook page that every law student should be aware of. It is an open and safe space to ask questions about courses, degree structure, sell/buy textbooks, look for jobs, make spicy law memes to make exam periods a little better and so much more. It is also the page that law societies use to ensure you get the updates on the all
the amazing events that our law societies work very hard to bring to you! We are very lucky that we have an online forum for law students to be constantly kept in the loop of things and to essentially help each other out. So knock your socks out and check it out! Like me: https://www.facebook. com/groups/168753669920598/
ANU CAREERS HUB - WEBSITE ANU CareerHub is your central online career development and employability tool. Not only does it host our online jobs noticeboard but is your alternate access point for careers resources, services, and appointment booking. On the jobs noticeboard you’ll find positions advertised from casual jobs perfect for a work-study balance, to internships for later year students, through to graduate programs. All listed with the details necessary to understand and apply for each position. Additionally, ANU CareerHub is home to the details of, and booking procedures for, workshops, information sessions, careers fairs, and 32
employer visits. Want to have a careers consultation or looking for a specific resource? You can book yourself into upcoming appointments, and access our handout resources plus many more resources and links that we constantly add to. ANU CareerHub is the sole location for many of our resources including, but not limited to instructional videos and weblinks. Visit the ANU Careers Hub at: https://careerhub.anu.edu.au/ students/login?ReturnUrl=%2fstudents To get into contact with ANU Careers, please call 6125 3593 or email careers@anu.edu.au.
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JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS ANU - FACEBOOK Moved to Canberra and don’t have a job? Want an extra avenue to look for jobs and internships other than going onto Seek? Well Jobs and Internships @ ANU is the social media page for you to hit that “like” button! This is the perfect place for you to maybe find yourself a casual job that you can do on the side with uni or even better yet, find a full time job. With the wide connections our students have with the Canberra community, you will see some diverse and worthy job listings that
may just as well catch your fancy. Give it a go! Like the page: https:// www.facebook.com/ groups/168566143272684/
WATTLE - WEBSITE Wattle is the online platform that students use to access lecture notes, readings, digital lecture recordings, information about assessments, Turnitin, online quizzes and other learning resources available to your students online.
Visit the AskANU desk in the Chifley library for in person assistance or ring the IT Service Desk at 6125 4321 Contact the ANU Wattle Support team via IT Service Desk, staffed Monday to Friday (9am-5pm)
You can access Wattle through this website: https://wattle.anu.edu.au/ If you ever need help with your Wattle our support teams will be able to assist you. Students can obtain Wattle support in these ways: Login to Wattle using your university ID and password and seek assistance in one of the following ways:
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ISIS - WEBSITE ISIS stands for Interactive Student Information System and like wattle is a very important online platform that you need to be familiar with as this portal gives you control of your degree. You can manage your enrolments, check your grades, access your academic transcript, maintain your personal information and make SA or HEC payments on ISIS. All students are encouraged to monitor their ISIS and ANU email accounts regularly. These are the primary ways the University will contact you.
For further assistance with navigating ISIS, read the  ISIS Help webpage, or explore the Quick Links in the right-hand toolbar when you have logged into ISIS.
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS ANUSA CoL REPRESENTATIVES KUNAL VANKADARA & TBC
Kunal and TBC can be your first port of call with inquiries about Law School. If you have concerns about your law school experience, would like to see changes made, or are unsure about who to ask for something, shoot them an email! Email: sa.col@anu.edu.au ANU COLLEGE OF LAW RECEPTION Contact the CoL Reception for general queries about the College of Law, including courses, pathways, exchange and cross-institutional study options. They can also help you if you’re unsure about who the best person is to talk to about a particular question. The Reception is located just off the side of the Law School Foyer, towards the Law Link Lecture Theatre. Phone: (02) 6125 3483 Email: enquiries.law@anu.edu.au LSS VICE-PRESIDENT (EDUCATION): BRIANNA CARLOW The VP (Education) can be contacted with general academic enquiries, and any issues relating to your courses. They can also help voice your concerns about more policy-based issues. Feel free to contact Bri if you think the LSS can provide further resources to assist with your studies! Email: lsseducation@anu.edu.au ANU COLLEGE OF LAW SUB-DEAN (LLB AND JD PROGRAM): DR ANNE MACDUFF You can contact the Sub-Dean if you have already spoken with your lecturer/ tutor/course convenor about your concerns, or you have problems with lecturers/tutors, marking, deferred exams, and/or academic appeals. Email: subdean.law@anu.edu.au 35