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Law Induction Program13–14 February 2017
St Patrick’s 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 ReynoldsPage 2 of 9
Contents
Welcome from Professor Rocque Reynolds, Dean of Law......................................................................2
Overview of Law Induction...........................................................................................................................4
What to bring to Law Induction....................................................................................................................4
Law Induction Schedule: Day 1...................................................................................................................5
Law Induction Schedule: Day 2...................................................................................................................6
Important Dates in February/March 2017...................................................................................................6
Useful Links....................................................................................................................................................6
Semester 1 Book List....................................................................................................................................7
Staff.................................................................................................................................................................8
Dean of Law’s Commendations List Award Ceremony 2015From left to right: Connor Beattie, Amaelia Harper, Professor Spencer Zifcak,
Jacinta Kenward, Bridget Coutts and Taminka Hanscamp.
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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 don’t 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.
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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.
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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 Café,
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
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Semester 1 Book ListLaw 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
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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
Mr Graham Thomas QC
Legal Profession Mentor
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Legal Skills Coordinator
Mr Rodney Diggens
School Manager
Ms Christina Kennedy
Pro Bono Coordinator
Mr Jason King
Administrative Officer
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