Event description
Join us for an introduction (or re-introduction) to Australia's cultural, political and judicial landscape as we delve into discussions each week to learn about law where the laws are made.
All sessions are held virtually over Zoom.
International students across all degree types and years are welcome to join.
Sessions
Week 1: Introduction to the program and life at ANU
Venue: Zoom
Join Associate Professor Joshua Neoh, Sub-Dean (International), and Sean See, ANU Law Students' Society International Students Director, for the first session of the International Student Immersion Program (ISIP) as they chat about the program and life at ANU.
This is an excellent opportunity to get to know new students and preview what's ahead as you begin your ANU Law studies. Bring your enthusiasm and your questions!
This session will be held on Zoom.
Week 2: Exam preparation tips
Venue: Zoom
As as a new law student, preparing for law school examinations may seem pretty daunting. Fellow international student Samuel Lee and Associate Professor Joshua Neoh, Sub-Dean (International), will share their best tips and tricks on how you can get ready for take home exams. Trust us, this is not a session to miss!
This session will be held on Zoom.
Week 3: Australia's history
Venue: Zoom
To understand the present, you have to know the past. Take a deep dive into the history of Australia with Associate Professor Joshua Neoh, Sub-Dean (International), and Ashlee Smith, ANU Law Students' Society Vice-President (Equity), in this session. Not only will your newfound knowledge enrich your time in Australia, it will also help your studies (and prepare you for trivia next week)!
This session will be held on Zoom.
Week 4: Trivia and prizes
Venue: Zoom
It's a battle of the brains. It's a test of the best. It's your chance to live every aspiring lawyer's dream and become a QC (quiz champion). Join us for our fun Kahoot as we discover who has been paying attention during Week 1 and 3 of our ISIP sessions. The winner gets to walk away with an exclusive ANU Law merchandise pack including a T-shirt, hoodie, water bottle, notebook, pen, USB drive and a few other goodies that will make you the envy of your classmates.
This session will be held on Zoom.
Week 5: Australia's political landscape
Venue: Zoom
POSTPONED DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
Along with cockatoos, kangaroos and echidnas, you're likely to encounter another iconic wildlife species in Canberra: politicians. You know about Parliament House, but do you know the difference between the upper and lower house? From Scullin to Sco-Mo, join Associate Professor Joshua Neoh, Sub-Dean (International), and fellow international student, Yue Jiang (Maggie), as they unpack the Australian political landscape and what distinguishes it from their own respective countries, Malaysia and China.
This session will be held on Zoom.
Week 7: Australia's legal system
Venue: To be confirmed
Order, order! All rise for the session that gets to the heart of our program: the legal system. Join Associate Professor Joshua Neoh, Sub-Dean (International), and fellow international student, Kevin Tanaya, as they examine how the Australian legal system works.
This session will be held on Zoom.
Week 8: Australia's political landscape
Venue: Zoom
Along with cockatoos, kangaroos and echidnas, you're likely to encounter another iconic wildlife species in Canberra: politicians. You know about Parliament House, but do you know the difference between the upper and lower house? From Scullin to Sco-Mo, join Associate Professor Joshua Neoh, Sub-Dean (International), and ANULSS International Director Sean See as they unpack the Australian political landscape and what distinguishes it from their own respective countries, Singapore and China.
This session will be held on Zoom.
Week 9: Australian society and culture
Venue: Zoom
Believe it or not, there is more to Australian society and culture than Neighbours, Vegemite and chucking a snag on the barbie. Explore Australian society and culture through the eyes of Associate Professor Joshua Neoh, Sub-Dean (International), and fellow international student, Samuel Lee.
This session will be held on Zoom.
Week 10: Trivia and prizes
Venue: Zoom
It's a battle of the brains. It's a test of the best. It's your chance to live every aspiring lawyer's dream and become a QC (quiz champion). Join us for our fun Kahoot as we discover who has been paying attention during Weeks 7, 8 and 9 of our ISIP sessions. The winner gets to walk away with an exclusive ANU Law merchandise pack including a T-shirt, hoodie, water bottle, notebook, pen, USB drive and a few other goodies that will make you the envy of your classmates.
This session will be held on Zoom.
Week 11: Law and Legal Theory
Venue: Zoom
Join Associate Professor Joshua Neoh, Sub-Dean (International), in this last session of ISIP for the year as he talks about a topic close to his heart, Law and Legal Theory (a class he also teaches).
This session will be held on Zoom.