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Venue
Law Link Theatre
ANU College of Law
Contact
Event description
The International Students Orientation Program consists of a series of visits to various key sites and landmarks in Canberra and compulsory on-campus sessions to introduce international and inbound exchange students to Australian institutions that are relevant to the study of law. All eligible students will be enrolled into LAWS1001/LAWS6001: English in a Legal Context.
The following content and activities are addressed:
- essay writing techniques;
- how to reference and cite correctly;
- techniques to simplify legal writing;
- types of legal research training available and the required research skills;
- examination and assessment advice;
- participating effectively in robust discussion at our National institutions that bring the law to life.
The program runs throughout Semester One, 2024, and a bus will be provided to transport registered participants to off-campus locations, except to the ACT Supreme Court where we will walk across campus.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to hear and learn from leading ANU College of Law academics about developing your academic skills and building an understanding and awareness of the Australian legal system as they bring the laws that govern our democracy to life.
International and inbound exchange students will receive Microsoft Outlook calendar invitations for each session via their ANU email address. Simply accept these invitations to secure your spot.
Speakers
Anne is the Information Access Coordinator at the ANU Law Library, which provides a wide range of legal resources for staff and students. Its law subject guides are a good starting point for locating these resources.
Dr Michelle Worthington is a Lecturer at the ANU Law School. An interdisciplinary scholar, Dr Worthington’s work focuses on the design of legal systems and devices, with a particular focus on the role that values play in design. Dr Worthington is currently working on a series of projects at the intersection of law, ethical theory and regulatory theory, including a monograph on the various ways ethical theory can be used to improve the function of the for-profit corporation. Her research is informed by her experience working in the private, community and public legal sectors.
Associate Professor Wayne Morgan is the Associate Dean (Education) at the ANU College of Law. He undertakes interdisciplinary research focused on social justice and law reform, primarily in the areas of human sexuality, gender identity and legal regulation. Wayne is recognised internationally as a pioneer in the field of queer legal theory.
Associate Professor Heather Roberts SFHEA is the leading and pioneer scholar on judicial swearing- in ceremonies. Her swearing-in research is part of a larger research agenda exploring the question: how does who a judge is make a difference to how the law develops?
Professor James Stellios FAAL FASSA is Head of School at the ANU Law School. His primary research interest is constitutional law, and he has published widely in that field, including The Federal Judicature: Chapter III of the Constitution (LexisNexis, 2nd ed, 2020) and the sixth and seventh editions of Professor Leslie Zines’s classic work, The High Court and the Constitution (The Federation Press, 2015, 2022). He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law and barrister at the NSW Bar appearing as junior counsel in High Court and lower court cases.
Associate Professor Ryan Goss is an expert on constitutional law and human rights law. Together with Associate Professor Joshua Neoh, Dr Goss is a host of the ANU College of Law podcast Secondary Rules, which explores contemporary and historical cases from the standpoints of public law and legal theory.
Sessions
Week 1: Research skills and referencing advice
Venue: -
ISOP information session
This session will be now held in the Law Link Theatre, ANU College of Law
Join Anne Newton from the ANU Law Library to learn about what library resources are available, what assistance you can request, the types of legal research training available and the required referencing skills to assist you throughout your studies.
Week 2: Assessment, examination advice and academic integrity
Venue: -
ISOP information session
This session will be now held in the Law Link Theatre, ANU College of Law
You cannot afford to miss this compulsory session with ANU College of Law academics Dr Michelle Worthington and Associate Professor Wayne Morgan on how to best prepare for examinations and assessments. Associate Professor Morgan is also the Associate Dean (Education) and will provide you with valuable insight into our assessment process.
Week 3: Adjusting to life at ANU
Venue: -
ISOP information session
This session will be now held in the Law Link Theatre, ANU College of Law
Join ANU Health Services Counsellor’s Elizabeth Hoad and April Archer to discuss effective ways to cope with culture shock and adjust to your new surroundings whilst studying at ANU.
Week 4: Essay writing techniques and skills to simplify legal writing
Venue: -
ISOP information session
This session will be now held in the Law Link Theatre, ANU College of Law
Come along and listen to ANU College of Law Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) Coordinator as they provide you with expert advice to assist you in developing the key academic skills and communication strategies that are foundational to all academic activity and ultimately, success!
Week 5: ACT Supreme Court
Venue: ACT Supreme Court
ISOP excursion
Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet ANU College of Law Associate Professor Heather Roberts. During this session, you will also learn about the role and function of the Supreme Court.
Please meet at the Law Foyer, ANU College of Law Building 5, ground floor at 12:20 pm.
Week 7: High Court of Australia
Venue: High Court of Australia
ISOP excursion
An opportunity not to be missed! Join ANU College of Law Head of School, Professor James Stellios FAAL FASSA on a tour of the High Court of Australia, the highest court in the Australian judicial system. Professor Stellios is one of Australia’s leading experts in constitutional law.
Please meet in the Law Foyer, ANU College of Law Building 5, ground floor at 12:20 pm.
Week 8: Old Parliament House/The Museum of Australian Democracy
Venue: Museum of Australian Democracy (Old Parliament House)
ISOP excursion
Join us for this visit to Old Parliament House, also known as the Museum of Australian Democracy; a national icon, a place of great beauty, magnificent design and historical significance. This experience promises to provide students with incredible insight into a broader history of Australian politics.
Please meet in the Law Foyer, ANU College of Law Building 5, ground floor at 12:20 pm.
Week 9: Parliament House of Australia
Venue: Parliament House
ISOP excursion
Join ANU College of Law Associate Professor Ryan Goss on this exciting venture to Parliament House where you will get to experience Australia's robust democracy in action. Associate Professor Goss is an expert in Australian public law.
Please meet in the Law Foyer, ANU College of Law Building 5, ground floor at 12:20 pm.