FIRST-YEAR GUIDE
GETTING TO UNIVERSITY
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
ALSA
At Macquarie University, we are very fortunate to have our own
The Australian Law Students’ Association (ASLA) is a not-for-profit
Sydney Metro train station at our doorstep and a large network of
association comprising all Law Student Societies and Associations
public buses. A good way to work out your commute is by using Trip
across Australia. It provides resources and information of interest to
Planner or an app such as Google Maps.
Australian law students and initiates events on a national scale. Like MULS, ALSA is student-run and the Executive is elected annually.
KEORIDE The NSW Government provides an on-demand transport service, Keoride. If you live in the Keoride service area, its minibus service
To access their resources and for more information on how to get involved, visit their website at http://www.alsa.asn.au.
will pick you up and drop you off at the closest safe space. Bookings
NSWYL
can be made 30 minutes before the trip via the app, website https://
New South Wales Young Lawyers (NSWYL) is the largest body of law
www.keoride.com.au/ or call on 1800 536 7433.
students and young lawyers in Australia. It supports law students and young practitioners through the early stages of their legal careers
SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE The University offers a complimentary shuttle bus service around the Campus during semester. It operates on Monday to Friday during semester from 4:00pm to 12.30am, and will transport you to and from Buildings; Campus Common, the train station and student accommodation. For more information, visit: https://www. mq.edu.au/about/contacts-and-maps/getting-to-macquarie/shuttle-bus.
CYCLING The university provides BikeHubs for you to safely store your bicycle. These facilities are accessed with your Campus Card, monitored MACQUARIE 101
by security and include secure undercover parking, lockers and showers. For more information, visit the website https://www.mq.edu. au/about/contacts-and-maps/getting-to-macquarie/bike-hubs
PARKING You can drive to university and park in the designated carparks, or try your luck with either street parking or the Macquarie Centre. Carparks on campus operate via licence plate recognition technology, so there is no need for tickets. Payment is made by either: • Pay-as-you-go parking (PAYG) or; • Virtual permit (vPermit)
PAYG For PAYG, you register with the provider, CellOpark, online or via the app. When you park on campus, you can use the app to start a parking session and it will charge you an hourly rate, depending on which carpark zone your vehicle is in. When exiting the carpark, go online to end the session: https://www.mq.edu.au/about/locations/
by providing them with the opportunity to network, expand their knowledge and develop their careers as they contribute to their professions. NSWYL holds monthly meetings and events and as a law student, you can sign up to become a member for no charge. For more information, visit the NSWYL website http://www.lawsociety.com. au/about/YoungLawyers/index.htm.
DWL Diverse Women in Law (DWL) is a Sydney-based non-for-profit organisation, with a focus on promoting and supporting Diverse Women lawyers and law students. It supports lawyers and law students by providing meaningful structural enablers, such as mentoring, networking and awareness-raising initiatives. You can sign up to become a member for no charge. To find out more, visit the DWL website at https://www.diversewomeninlaw.com.au/ membership.
AUSCL The Australian Society for Computers and Law (AUSCL) aims to be Australia's leading interdisciplinary think-tank on issues relating to the law, at the intersection of technology and society. It is a registered Australian non-profit charity with a charter to advance education and advocacy at that intersection. AUSCL members include legal and technology professionals, business leaders, government officials, academics and members of the bar and judiciary. This is a great resource for anybody interested in a career in technology, policy, business and governance. Follow their LinkedIn for more information about upcoming events and webinars.
parking/student
VPERMIT If you travel to campus regularly, the vPermit may be the better option. You register and purchase one online at https://vpermit. com.au/mq/Account/Register and there are several options with rates based on different carpark zones. vPermits are available for a maximum of 12 months. Students can purchase one at any time during the year but the expiry date will always be on 31 December.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
If you wish to apply for a scholarship, please see: https://www.mq.edu. au/research/phd-and-research-degrees/scholarships/scholarshiprequirements-and-how-to-apply. This link will provide you with the preliminary details of what scholarships are available as you will be able to see sections such as eligibility, how to apply and other information.