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Student Life & Societies

The life of an undergraduate student at the University of Melbourne is both dynamic and rewarding.

Participation and involvement outside the class room can broaden your overall education experience.  The University has a unique and wide range of activities, societies and services that give our graduates a broader life education - critical to the modern workplace, and ensuring a student experience that is intellectually stimulating, and socially rewarding.

The Faculty has two student groups, who represent the interests of Law students.  They run social activities, career network, tutorials, mooting competitions and many other activities and programs to assist in your overall student experience. They are:

The Law Students Society (LSS)

The International Law Students Society (ILSS)

 

Law Journals

 

Equal Opportunity Liaison Officers

 

Clubs and Societies

Diversity and participation is a key to the learning experience.  The University has over 300 clubs and societies, where students can experience and participate in areas from sport, politics, the arts and even food.

The Melbourne University Student Union (MUSU) is an excellent reference for clubs and societies. 

In addition to the clubs and societies, the student union provides comprehensive advice and support for students.  These services range from academic counselling to providing meeting spaces, library and IT resources.

Find all information pertaining to the Union services, please visit the MUSU website.

 

Other services provided by the University 

Language and Learning Skills
The University's central Language and Learning Skills Unit is available to all students for assistance with academic skills development on topics including note-making, essay writing and research skills.

Accommodation and Housing
The University can provide assistance to help you with arrangements for housing and accommodation through Student Housing Services.  They can help you find accommodation and provide tenacy advice. Details about living in Melbourne can also be found on their website. Student Housing Services are located in the Baldwin Spencer Building.

Careers
The University actively seeks to improve career outcomes for its students.  The Faculty regularly runs careers seminars and forums in conjunction with the External Relations Unit and the Law Student Society (LSS). It also provides a Law School Careers Office for all Law students.

Careers & Employment provide a comprehensive range of career services and can be found in the Baldwin Spencer Building .

In addition it is always a good idea to register for the careers email updates.

Other services
For the full range of student support services visit the Services website.

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Shu Min Ho

LLB/BA student

Owing to Melbourne’s unique status as a cosmopolitan ‘melting pot’, the university amalgamates the best from modern and traditional schools across cultures. Students and staff are friendly and approachable, contributing to a stimulating yet relaxing study environment. With a flexible and innovative programme that allows me to couple my law curriculum with Arabic language subjects, the university also abounds with opportunities for self-development through cross-cultural exchanges.

The university is a second home to me now. Living in one of its affiliated colleges helped me through the difficult transition to university, and introduced me to many people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. From Kenya to Mauritius, there is now someone whom I am able to call a friend, and whose study experience has been similarly enriched by the time spent at Melbourne University.

To prospective law students, I would suggest taking full advantage of university open days and faculty talks to get to know the subject – and the law school. Keep an open mind and remember not to shut off other career options too early. Talking to lawyers or law students about their experiences is also very useful in deciding whether law is a suitable option. After all, it is best to test the waters before taking the plunge.

 
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