Law Induction Program

1314 February 2017

St Patricks Campus, Melbourne

Welcome from Professor Rocque Reynolds, Dean of Law

I am delighted to welcome you to the Thomas More Law School at the Australian Catholic University (ACU). We welcome and congratulate you on becoming a member of our school.

As a new law school developed in the 21st century, our aim is to offer you a highly personalised and supportive learning environment. We will strive to provide you with a solid knowledge of the law as well as an understanding of the needs of our wider community, equipping you to develop a fulfilling career in an increasingly dynamic global environment. Throughout your law studies at ACU, we will encourage you to pursue social justice, work for the common good, engage in ethical practice and respect human dignity, and to do so in the context of rigorous academic standards. We will guide you in these endeavours and lead by example.

The study of law can lead to a diverse range of opportunities in your professional and personal lives. The path that you are now embarking upon can be challenging, intellectually stimulating and, at times, a bit overwhelming. The Law Induction program will provide you with a foundation for success upon which to build as your knowledge of the law develops.

Before the frenetic excitement and activity of the academic year begins, I encourage you to take a moment to consider the contribution that you can make to the Thomas More Law School which you now enter; you and your fellow members of the Melbourne law cohort will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of the culture and environment of law at ACU. I urge you to create and seize opportunities, broaden your perspectives, cultivate your sense of responsibility to the community and expand your personal and professional networks. I hope you will take the time to get to know the staff members of the School, who are keen to support you along your journey.

I look forward to meeting you during the Law Induction and to sharing with you the unique experience of learning law at ACU.

Professor Rocque Reynolds

Contents

Welcome from Professor Rocque Reynolds, Dean of Law2Overview of Law Induction4What to bring to Law Induction4Law Induction Schedule: Day 15Law Induction Schedule: Day 26Important Dates in February/March 20176Useful Links6Semester 1 Book List7Staff8

Dean of Laws Commendations List Award Ceremony 2015

From left to right: Connor Beattie, Amaelia Harper, Professor Spencer Zifcak, Jacinta Kenward, Bridget Coutts and Taminka Hanscamp.

Overview of Law Induction

Welcome to Law Induction and to the beginning of an exciting legal education at Australian Catholic University (ACU).

Law school and the legal profession are often depicted as very challenging environments. While we in the Thomas More Law School generally agree with this popular depiction, we believe that developing an understanding of the fundamental concepts and origins of law right at the start of your legal education will equip you with skills and knowledge to draw upon throughout your law study and career.

The activities within the Law Induction program have been specifically designed for you not only to learn about the foundational themes of law, but also introduce you to ACU staff members, university services, legal professionals and your classmates.

The core components of the Law Induction program are:

Participatory sessions to introduce legal concepts and prepare you for your first semester

Opportunities for you to engage with university staff and members of the legal profession

Social events to get to know others studying law at ACU

Some activities will be undertaken by all students together. Other activities, including the academic sessions, will be conducted in smaller groups, similar to the setup of your law units.

To develop the skills necessary for success in Semester 1, you should attend all of the activities in the Law Induction program.

What to bring to Law Induction

You dont need to bring anything to Law Induction. Lunch will be provided on Day 2, and for lunch on Day 1 there are many venues from which to purchase food and drinks both on campus and nearby.

Law Induction Schedule: Day 1

9:30

Registration

Campus Map: http://www.acu.edu.au/about_acu/campuses/melbourne/map

Daniel Mannix Building Foyer

10:00

Welcome and staff introductions

Professor Rocque Reynolds, Dean of Law

Nathan Costin, Campus Pastoral Associate

Catherine Renshaw, Deputy Head of School

Philippa Brazill Rsm Lecture Theatre (PBLT), Daniel Mannix Building

10:30

Expert jigsaw activity

PBLT

12:30

Treasure hunt

PBLT

12:45

Lunch (BYO)

15:30

Treasure hunt: prize giving

PBLT

16:30

Law Students Society Q & A panel

PBLT

17:30

Social event @ Workers Club

St Patrick's Law Students Society

QUT Shine Lawyers Torts Moot Competition 2015

From left to right: Simon Hubel, Alexandra Roso, Connor Beattie and Claire Churchward.

Law Induction Schedule: Day 2

9:30

Pro bono partners and student panel

PBLT

10:30

Communication activity

PBLT

12:00

Competition showcase

St Patrick's Law Students Society

PBLT

1:30

Lunch

Closing address

Rooftop Caf, Level 6 Daniel Mannix Building

2:30

Social event @ Strike Bowling

St Patrick's Law Students Society

Important Dates in February 2017

Law Induction Program

13-14 February

ACU University Orientation

20-25 February

See https://orientation.acu.edu.au/

Semester 1 Commences

27 February

Useful Links

Thomas More Law School

http://www.acu.edu.au/lawschool

Thomas More Law School Facebook Page

http://www.facebook.com/ACUlaw

Semester 1 Book List

Law Induction is an excellent opportunity to ensure that you have all of the materials you need for Semester 1 study.

At or before Law Induction, you should obtain copies of the following textbooks:

All first-year law students:

Catriona Cook, Robin Creyke, Robert Geddes, David Hamer and Tristan Taylor, Laying Down the Law (LexisNexis Butterworths, 9th ed, 2015) for use in LAWS104 Legal Reading, Writing and Research

Philip Clarke and Julie Clarke, Contract Law: Commentaries, Cases and Perspectives (Oxford University Press, 3rd ed, 2016) for use in LAWS105 Contract

LLB students and Graduate entry LLB students:

Penny Crofts, Thomas Crofts, Stephen Gray, Tyrone Kirchengast, Bronwyn Naylor and Steven Tudor, Waller & Williams Criminal Law Text and Cases (LexisNexis Butterworths, 13th ed, 2016) and Brianna Chesser and Graham Thomas, Criminal Law and Procedure Handbook (Thomson Reuters, 2016) for use in LAWS106 Criminal Law and Procedure (Note: only graduate entry LLB students will require this text in semester 1 of 2016. Double degree law students will study LAWS106 in year 2)

Martin Davies and Ian Malkin, Focus: Torts (7th ed, LexisNexis, 2014) for use in LAWS206 Torts (Note: graduate entry LLB students only).

Students are required to have their own copy of the required textbooks (the ACU library will hold at least one copy of each required textbook, but the library cannot ensure ready provision of textbooks to all students in a unit).

Most law examinations at the end of the semester are open book, meaning that students are permitted to bring up to three textbooks with them into the examination rooms.

Textbooks can be purchased from the ACU Melbourne campus bookshop located on the ground floor of the Mary Glowrey Building (115 Victoria Parade), or may be purchased online at: http://www.coop.com.au/bookshop/action/DataSubjSelect

Staff

Professor Rocque Reynolds

Dean of Law

Associate Professor Catherine Renshaw

Deputy Head of School

Professor Spencer Zifcak

Lecturer

Professor Tony Ciro

Lecturer

Dr Brianna Chesser

Lecturer

Dr Kunle Ola

Lecturer

Associate Professor Patrick Quirk

Lecturer

Ms Rosemary Shaw

Lecturer

Legal Skills Coordinator

Mr Graham Thomas QC

Legal Profession Mentor

Mr Rodney Diggens

School Manager

Ms Christina Kennedy

Pro Bono Coordinator

Mr Jason King

Administrative Officer

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