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Welcome to ANU College of Law Bachelor of Laws (Hons)

Welcome from the Dean of ANU College of Law

Professor Tony Connolly

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Welcome from the Program Director

Dr Ruoying Chen

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Step 1: Choose your courses

Bachelor of Laws (Hons) in a Flexible Double Degree

A Flexible Double Degree (FDD) is normally composed of 240 units (40 courses), or the equivalent of five years full-time study. The Law component of an FDD program consists of 144 units (24 courses) in total, distributed as follows:

  • 16 Law compulsory courses (96 units)
  • 8 Law elective courses (48 units), including one law Capstone Course (6 units minimum)

Your other courses (normally 16 courses or 96 units) of your FDD will be towards your second non-law degree.

In Semester Two, 2024, you should enrol in:

Study Plan  

Bachelor of Laws (Hons) as a Single Degree

Students studying the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) as a single degree will need to complete 192 units in total (32 courses), equivalent to four years of full-time study, distributed as follows:

  • 16 compulsory law courses (96 units)
  • 8 Law elective courses (48 units), including one law capstone course (6 units minimum)
  • 8 courses of Law or non-law elective courses (48 units)

In Semester Two, 2024, you should enrol in:

Study Plan

 

Step 2: Enrol in your courses on ISIS

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How to find courses on offer in 2024

Go to the Law Course Search Website. At the top of the page, select:

  • 2024 under 'Year'
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) under 'Program'

Read the course description by clicking on the course code.

 

Step 3: My Timetable

MyTimetable is the ANU official timetabling system enabling you to view the timetable for your enrobed courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials.

Timetable Planner - Opens 11 June 2024 

Click here for Timetable Planner

Note: This is not for allocation, but for planning only. It provides an opportunity to plan your timetable prior to the opening of MyTimetable.

 

Student Allocation - Opens 8 July 2024 at 11am

Click here for MyTimetable for Students

To find out how to use MyTimetable, please refer to the User Guide

 

Wattle

Web Access To Teaching and Learning Environments also known as WATTLE is the universities Learning Management System. You will gain access to Wattle course and program sites 24-72 hours after enrolment. The course sites contain information on course content, readings and assessment, convenor liaison and student forums etc. You will submit assignments via Wattle. 

Wattle

 

Census Dates

Each course has a census date. If you are enrolled in a course once the course census date passes, you will remain liable for the full tuition and associated fees for that course.

The following standard census dates apply at ANU:

  • First Semester Census Date is 5 April
  • Second Semester Census Date is 31 August

Each course in a non-standard session has its own individual census date. Please look up course code on ANU Program and Courses to find the census date for that course. More information on census dates can be found here.

 

 

Step 4: Apply for a Scholarship or Bursary

The George and Celeste Vallance Bursary

The objective of the Award is to provide financial support to a student who identifies as a member of the LGBTIQ+ community, and who is experiencing financial hardship.

Apply here

 

ANU College of Law Study Bursary

Each semester, the ANU College of Law offers 8 x $500 gift vouchers for Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Juris Doctor students to assist with the purchase of law textbooks (Harry Hartog gift vouchers) or the purchase of electronic equipment required to study law at ANU (JB Hi-Fi gift vouchers).

All LLB(Hons) and JD students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for this bursary. Priority will be given to students who can demonstrate a higher level of financial hardship.

Apply Here

 

The ANU College of Law also offers a variety of scholarships, bursaries and grants to support law students at different stages throughout their academic career. For more information, please visit our website.

For a list of all scholarships, bursaries or travel grants available at ANU, please visit the ANU Scholarships website.

 

Step 5: ANU College of Law Orientation Week Events

ANU College of Law: Welcome to Law at ANU

The College Student and Education Support team will go through the different administration processes, from how to navigate our websites to how to apply for assessment extensions.

Register here

 

International and Incoming Exchange Law Students

We encourage international and incoming exchange students to attend the Welcome to Law at ANU event. This face-to-face information session will also cover everything an international student should know, from rights and responsibilities to services available to you.

Documentation to compliment your induction session.

 

Lockers Available!

The ANU College of Law has lockers available for law students to hire during the academic year.

The lockers are located in Building 5, in the corridor next to the Law library. Lockers can only be accessed during the Law library opening hours.

IMPORTANT!

  • Lockers are available from O-week until the end of the examination period.
  • There is no fee to hire a locker.
  • Students must bring their own padlock (suitcase size) and provide photo ID.
  • Lockers will be distributed on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis. There is no waiting list.
  • All lockers must be vacated at the end of examination period, in Semester Two.

To take possession of a locker, students will need to present themselves at the College Student and Education Support team, during front counter opening hours.

Services and Groups around Campus

 

Documents to support your induction

 

Have you already completed tertiary studies?

If you have already undertaken tertiary studies and would like to transfer credit to your ANU degree, please fill out the online form.

Application for Status (Credit) instructions and formANU COL Credit Guidelines

 

Meeting with a Law Student Advisor

If you require assistance with choosing your LAWS courses or have questions in relation to your Law degree, feel free to book an appointment with a Law student advisor. Appointments are available face-to-face, on Zoom or over the phone.

Click here to book your appointment

 

Alternatively, feel free to give us a call on +61 2 6125 3483 or email us at enquiries.law@anu.edu.au.

Enquiries

Law Student and Education Support team

enquiries.law@anu.edu.au

(02) 6125 3483