Law & Justice Orientation
Your source of information on the Law & Justice faculty orientation
Welcome to UNSW Law & Justice
It all starts with O-Week, where you'll be officially welcomed into the UNSW Law & Justice community. Explore faculty events and programs and discover what's available to you as a first-year UNSW Law & Justice student.
Welcome from the Dean
See also
Select your program to watch a welcome message from the Dean, Professor Andrew Lynch:
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Welcome from the Dean | Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
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Welcome from the Dean | Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
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Welcome from the Dean | Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
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Welcome from the Dean | Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
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Welcome from the Dean | Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
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Welcome from the Dean | Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Term 1 2025 O-Week Events
Preparing for your First Term
Hear from current Law & Justice students in your program on how to prepare for your first Term and beyond.
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Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice (BCCJ)
Master of Laws (LLM)
Juris Doctor (JD)
Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (PLT)
International Law Students – Peer Advice
Study Support & Peer Mentoring Programs
International Study Hall
During your studies, drop in to Study Hall to meet fellow Law & Justice international students, get support with course material and assessments, and enjoy free pizza!
Term 1 details will be shared with you in O-Week and under the ‘Support for International Students’ section on your Moodle course pages.
Peer Mentoring Programs
Visit our Peer Support and Mentoring page for information on undergraduate and postgraduate programs hosted by the faculty and affiliated student societies.
Juris Doctor Study Group
Join a JD Study Group tailored for first-year students in the Juris Doctor program.
First-year JD students who have participated in Study Groups in past years tell us that they have been enormously academically supportive and have created new and lasting friendships.
We’ll match you with 4-5 other first-year JD students, taking into account your personal preferences about how you would like to study.
After that, it's up to you to connect with your group and arrange meetings to learn together and support each other!
Interested in being allocated to a Study Group?
Fill in the survey below by Friday 6 September 2024, 11:59pm.
We will gather your preferences regarding:
- Meeting modes (i.e. online or in-person)
- Language choices
- Any other considerations for a group allocation.
While we strive to accommodate your choices, please note that final group allocations may be influenced by various factors.
For those who fill out the survey, an email will be sent to you in Week 1 with information about your study group allocation.
Note: These groups are not compulsory, and they do not count towards any kind of course credit or class participation. Rather, it is an initiative facilitated by the Faculty to support your learning as you launch into the demands of Law School.
Your student community
Joining student societies are a great way to boost your university experience.
Our Law & Justice student communities work closely with the faculty and offer unique social and professional experiences to enhance your student life outside of the classroom.
Our Law & Justice student communities include:
- UNSW Law Society
- UNSW Criminology Society
- UNSW Law Revue
- UNSW International Law Students Society
- Student Legal Education Group (SLEG)
Visit society booths during O-Week to become a member and learn more about upcoming opportunities – some of which are only available to sign up in O-Week for Term 1!
Read more about these societies on our Student clubs & organisations page
First Year Programs by your student societies
Course enrolment FAQs & Study Plans
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You should receive this information in week one of term through Moodle.
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Regarding enrolment/course selection, UNSW has adopted annual enrolment, allowing students to enrol for an entire year in the courses they intend to complete each term.
Annual enrolment usually opens around October. In addition to annual enrolment, students must class register for their classes each term. This is when you choose the class times you wish to attend.
Class registration opens 2-3 months before the start of each term. The University will notify you in a series of communications, which will include information on enrolment and class registration deadlines. However, students should also familiarise themselves with the UNSW academic calendar and key enrolment dates.
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It is recommended that students enrol and class register as early as possible to avoid disappointment. In the event that students miss out on enrolling in a particular course or class, they can submit a full class request to the Nucleus Student Hub who will endeavour to assist.
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Please visit the First Year FAQs and Study Plans section of our faculty website.
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Credit will be assessed by the Nucleus Student Hub. It is important that you submit your application for credit as early as possible.
You can refer to the MyLaw student intranet to see what they might be eligible for prior to submitting their application, or contact The Nucleus: Student Hub for more information.
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As a UNSW Law & Justice student, you can study overseas on an international exchange at leading universities around the world. UNSW students do not pay any additional tuition fees to the overseas host institution and your courses will be credited to your degree.
Completing part of your law program at an overseas institution is both a culturally rewarding and intellectually enriching experience. Students are eligible to go on exchange in their fourth or fifth year of an undergraduate degree; during the second or third year of a Juris Doctor (JD) program; or after you have completed 24 UOC in the Master of Laws.
Start planning your overseas experience for when borders open again! We partner with a number of universities across the UK and the world, see partner universities.
Subscribe to Learning Abroad News to receive regular updates on exchange information sessions and other international experiences including virtual and online opportunities.
Visit First Year Enrolment FAQs and Study Plans to access up-to-date information during your first year.
Careers and Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
UNSW Law & Justice has a dedicated Career Service, offered exclusively to UNSW Law & Justice students to assist you in maximising your employability in whatever career path you choose to pursue.
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UNSW Law & Justice has a dedicated Careers Service to help our students best position themselves to secure a rewarding job both during their degree and at the end of their studies.
Our Law & Justice Careers Service professionals draw upon their experiences and resources to provide UNSW law and justice students with tools and strategies to make informed decisions about employment opportunities and career paths. We run various career seminars and career-related industry events throughout the year and offer one-on-one career coaching sessions to all law and justice students.
We also collaborate with employers to source and advertise a variety of part-time and graduate employment opportunities on a dedicated Law & Justice Jobs Board.
To stay across exciting job opportunities, employer events and other career related topics join our Law & Justice LinkedIn Careers group.
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UNSW Law & Justice provides a wide range of work integrated learning opportunities for law students. You can gain practical experience through local or overseas internships, clinics, mooting and skills competitions. Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is a great way to experience different careers while you study. If you are looking to apply your legal skills, work on real life projects, effect real change and standout amongst fellow graduates all while gaining course credit, then WIL is for YOU! Find out more.
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The Law & Justice Careers Service has compiled Career Handbooks as a resource for all our students.
Key contacts
Contacts in UNSW Law & Justice
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Program Director - Associate Professor Kayleen Manwaring
- Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice Program Director - Associate Professor Alyce McGovern
Postgraduate
- Master of Laws (LLM) Program Director - Professor Lisa Toohey
- Juris Doctor (JD) Program Director - Professor John Page
- Practical Legal Training - Associate Professor Vedna Jivan
International Student Advisors
Indigenous Students
- Director of Indigenous Legal Education - Charmaine Mumballa
- Nura Gili Centre for Indigenous Programs
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
- Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Dr Noam Peleg
- edi.lawjustice@unsw.edu.au
Law & Justice Careers Service
More support
How can I contact UNSW Law & Justice for questions about study, academic support, financial support or health and wellbeing support?
Visit our useful contacts page and find friendly staff who can assist you with any enquiries. The Law & Justice Student Services team are also available to help, ask a question anytime.
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