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Event description
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 2) On campus: Welcome to ANU lunch
Venue: Phillipa Weeks Staff Library
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 2) Examination & assignment tips- Online
Venue: Zoom
Presentation
As a new law student, preparing for law school examinations or starting on assignments 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 3) On campus: Introduction to mooting
Venue: ANU Moot court
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
Venue: Zoom
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 10) Off campus: Field trip to National Gallery of Australia
Venue: 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 7) On campus: Introduction to mooting
Venue: ANU Moot court
Join the ANU College of Law and the Law Students' Society (LSS) for an introduction to mooting.
Learn from seasoned professionals on the best ways to make your submissions and improve your advocacy skills.
(Week 8) Off campus: Field trip to Australian War Memorial
Venue: 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 11) Off campus: Field trip to High Court of Australia
Venue: 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.
(Week 10) Trivia Master: Online
Venue: Zoom
Who will be the next ISIP Trivia Master? Join us for our fun Kahoot as we celebrate the end of the ISOP semester 1 sessions. The winners gets to walk away with an exclusive prize.