International Students Orientation Program: Semester 2, 2022
Part of the International Student Orientation Program series
The International Students Orientation Program consists of a series of excursions, workshops and meetings on campus to various key sites and landmarks in Canberra to introduce international and exchange students to Australian politics and culture which would be useful in the study of Australian law.
The program runs weekly throughout Semester 2 and includes a combination of on- and off-campus sessions. A bus will be provided to transport registered participants to off-campus locations. Places are limited.
Sessions
(Week 8) Off campus: Field trip to Australian War Memorial
Join us for an excursion to the Australian War Memorial! During this session, you will be taken by bus to the Australian War Memorial where you will get to understand Australia's involvement in war throughout the years.
Places on the bus are limited. Registration essential.
Pick up location
The bus will pick students up from outside the ANU College of Law (5 Fellows Road) outside the Fellows Cafe at 10.20am. The bus will return students to the College at 12.30pm.
(Week 9) Off campus: Field trip to Parliament House
Join us for an excursion to Parliament House! During this session, you will be taken by bus to Parliament House where you will get to experience Australia's robust democracy in action via a guided tour.
Places on the bus are limited. Registration essential.
Pick up location
The bus will pick students up from outside the ANU College of Law (5 Fellows Road) at 10am. The bus will return students to the College at 12pm.
Registrations open closer to the session date
(Week 10) Off campus: Field trip to National Gallery of Australia
Join us for an excursion to the National Gallery of Australia! During this session, you will be taken by bus to the National Gallery of Australia where you will get to experience Australian art and culture, specifically Indigenous art and culture.
Places on the bus are limited. Registration essential.
Pick up location
The bus will pick students up from outside the ANU College of Law (5 Fellows Road) at 10am. The bus will return students to the College at 12pm.
Registrations open closer to the session date
(Week 11) Off campus: Field trip to High Court of Australia
Law tour
Join us for an excursion to the High Court of Australia! During this session, you will be taken by bus to the High Court of Australia, where the staff will lead you through the Great Hall, which includes an educational display and video area, and often features exhibitions or performances by cultural organisations; and the three courtrooms, which are the focus of the building's activities.
Places on the bus are limited. Registration essential.
Pick up location
The bus will pick students up from outside the ANU College of Law (5 Fellows Road) at 11am. The bus will return students to the College at 12.30pm.
Registrations open closer to the session date
Past Sessions
(Week 2) On campus: Welcome to ANU lunch
Lunch
Join the ANU College of Law for a delicious lunch as we welcome you to ANU.
This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow students and discuss their first week at ANU in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
(Week 3) On campus: Introduction to mooting
Presentation
Join the ANU College of Law and the Law Students' Society (LSS) for an introduction to mooting.
Learn from seasoned professionals about the best ways to make your submissions and improve your advocacy skills.
(Week 4) Online: Essay writing tips
Presentation
As a new law student, starting on assignments and writing essays in law school may seem daunting.
The academic and learning team as well as high-achieving students will share their best tips and tricks on how you can get ready to get the marks you deserve.
(Week 5) Off campus: Field trip To National Museum
Join the ANU College of Law, for an excursion to the National Museum of Australia.
During this session, you will be taken by bus to the National Museum of Australia, where the group will go on a museum highlights tour.
Places on the bus are limited. Registration essential.
Pick up location
The bus will pick students up from outside the ANU College of Law (5 Fellows Road) at 10am. The bus will return students to the College at 12pm.
