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DEAKIN
LAW STUDENTS’
SOCIETY
HANDBOOK
2015
This publication is copyright. Except where permitted under the Copyright Act, no part of this publication may in any form or by any means (electronic
or otherwise) be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system or transmitted by any process, without special written consent of the Deakin Law Students’
Society. Enquiries are to be addressed to the publishers.
Disclaimer
All expressions of opinion published in the Student
Handbook are not the official opinion of the Law
Students’ Society unless expressly stated. The Law
Students’ Society accepts no responsibility for the
accuracy of any opinions or information contained
herein and readers should rely upon their own
enquiries to make decisions in their own interest.
Publishing Details
Editor
Dana Harding
Co-editors
Sebastian Cross
Pete Watkins
Designer
Daisy Squires
daissquires@gmail.com
The Student Handbook is published in Melbourne
annually by:
Deakin Law Students’ Society
C/- School of Law, Deakin University
221 Burwood Highway, Burwood 3125
Website www.deakinlss.org
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EDITORIAL
COMMERCIAL
CAREERS PORTFOLIO
COMMUNICATIONS
PORTFOLIO
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
SERVICES
STUDY TIME
JOBSHOP
PRINTING
MEET THE
COMMITTEE
INDUSTRY
CAREERS PORTFOLIO
ACTIVITIES
PORTFOLIO
DEAKINS LITTLE
HELPERS
ASSISTING YOUR
STUDIES
THE LAW LIBRARY
FORGOT TO PACK
YOUR LUNCH?
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TRIMESTER
CALENDER
COMPETITIONS
PORTFOLIO
DEAKIN SUPPORT
SERVICES
DEAKIN LAW SCHOOL
ELECTIVES
HOW TO SERIES
EXCHANGE
BURWOOD
CAMPUS MAP
Hello and Welcome to the
2015 DLSS Student Handbook.
The Deakin Law Students’ Society is, at its heart, a support service for law students of all year levels at Deakin
University’s Burwood Campus. The society is here to
ensure that you get the best out of your time here at
this amazing institution; from creating networks with
both friends and firms alike to contesting hard-fought
legal competitions and having an active on-campus
presence.
DANA HARDING
Editor
SEBASTIAN CROSS
Co-Editor
In striving to forge this network of support, we’ve created this Handbook as an essential summary and ‘go-to’
reference for any Deakin Law student. Inside you will
find information on campus need-to-knows, such as
printing, exchange, cafes and Wi-Fi access; DLSS
essentials such as contact info, portfolios breakdowns
and events such as career networking, legal competitions and law ball. We have also have provided a
handy guide to electives for those later in their
degrees.
Use this guide as a springboard into your university
career. Whether you’re in your first year, or your last –
make the most of your time at Deakin. Get involved with
the DLSS, get involved with other clubs and societies,
play sports: you never know where it will take you and
the people you will meet along the way. There is no
better way to succeed than to get involved and
create your own opportunities!
Remember that the DLSS is here to support you, so if
you would like any further info about life at Deakin, Law
School or want to have a chat, you can reach either
myself or the Education portfolio at vp-education@deakinlss.org.
Without further ado, I welcome you to the 2015 Student
Handbook!
PETE WATKINS
Co-Editor
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Welcome to
deakin law
The Deakin Law School is one of Australia’s largest
and most highly regarded Law Schools. The school
has a unique commercial law orientation and a strong
focus on practical skills. We enhance our subjects by
using cutting-edge technology, which provides you, the
students with considerable flexibility in regard to when
and how you study.
The focus and ethos of the school is about producing
graduates who have high quality problem-solving and
persuasive skills. We assist Deakin graduates to be effective and to develop their knowledge and skills to
achieve as much as they can in their career.
We encourage students to participate in challenging
activities; set objectives and work diligently towards
them and treat all people well. We teach students the
importance of being generous with their resources and
time.
Most good things that happen in life, are only through
systematic and diligent planning. Thus, students are
trained to understand the cause and effect systems in
the world. It is important to be a keen observer and take
the time to learn about recent history in the relevant
area. We teach students to anticipate the obstacles
that may occur and implement mechanisms to overcome
them: to think and plan ahead.
Deakin graduates are aware that success is rarely a one
person activity. We all need to work with others. Some
individuals may have different objectives or approaches. You need to be able to sway them to your perspective. This can be evident when you are speaking to a
client; negotiating with another lawyer, making submissions to a judge; convincing a bank to back your project or trying to convince people to vote for you.
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Mirko Bagaric
Professor and Dean of
Deakin Law School.
deakin law
In order to succeed in life it is necessary to be diligent and contentious. Whatever you do,
do it well. Focus. Students are taught that they will be defined by the quality of what they
do; not how much they do. We teach students to treat all individuals with respect. It is
important not to blindly respect titles – sometimes they are not earned on merit. Respect
people the most who have succeeded in their own trajectory.
It is important for students to back themselves. A key trait that successful people have,
apart from the mundane, is self-confidence and the willingness to back themselves. You
need to back yourself also. But do not be delusional. You will only succeed if you follow
the hints above. Self-confidence, needs to be based on the technical knowledge necessary in the relevant area and a systematic plan of action to succeed in that area.
The law school has a new compulsory unit ‘Legal Problem-Solving and Persuasion’, which
will teach many of these skills. Ostensibly it focuses on the legal industry, but the knowledge
is transferrable to other areas.
We develop your conceptual and communication skills by mandating you study commercial law – which is the most complex and volumous area of law. If you can pass this, you
can self- learn what is important about other areas.
The Deakin Law School is strategic, clear-minded, ambitious and generous. We want our
students to be also – and at the same time to leave room for the pointless but unashamedly enjoyable parts of life.The school is fortunate to have a well organised and strategic
Law Student’s Society, which coordinates important student activities and plays a pivotal
role in assisting students with career planning.
The Law School will continue to work closely with the DLSS to ensure the best outcomes and
opportunities for students are achieved and continues to project itself in the most favourable light, commensurate with the quality of the programs at the school and the calibre of
our graduates.
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MEET THE
EXECUTIVEs
Jonathan Pham
Caleb Brodrick
President
Bachelor of Laws
Final
president@deakinlss.org
VP-Activities
Bachelor of Laws/Arts (Crim)
Third
vp-activities@deakinlss.org
Nathalie Dabrowski
Andrew Vicendese
VP-Commercial Careers
Bachelor of Laws/Commerce(Acc)
Third
vp-careers-commercial
@deakinlss.org
Secretary
Bachelor of Laws/Arts (Politics)
Third
secretary@deakinlss.org
Tom Watson
Ashley Sherr
VP-Careers Industry
Bachelor of Laws/Science(Biochem)
Final
vp-careers-industry@deakinlss.org
Director of Sponsorship
Bachelor of Laws
Third
sponsorship@deakinlss.org
Adele Brusco
Andrew Keeghan
Director of Finance
Bachelor of Laws/Commerce
Fourth
finance@deakinlss.org
VP Comms
Bachelor of Laws/Arts(Politics)
Fourth
vp-communications@deakinlss.org
(Acc)
Amy Mann
Dana Harding
VP-Competitions
Bachelor of Laws/Arts
(Media/Comm/Public R)
Third
vp-competitions@deakinlss.org
VP-Education
Bachelor of Laws/Science (Biology)
Fourth
vp-education@deakinlss.org
Seth Ryan
Darcy Todaro
Immediate Past President
Bachelor of Laws/Commerce
Final
ipp@deakinlss.org
VP-Marketing
Bachelor of Laws/Commerce
Third
vp-marketing@deakinlss.org
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(Acc)
MEET THE
officers
SEBASTIAN CROSS
Ellie Kinahan
Education Officer
Bachelor of Laws/Commerce
Second
education2@deakinlss.org
Communications Officer
Bachelor of Laws/Science (Biology)
Second
communications1@deakinlss.org
Adam De Bono
Pete Watkins
Education Officer
Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Commerce
Second
education1@deakinlss.org
Communications Officer
Bachelor of Laws/Arts (Australian Studies)
Fourth
communications2@deakinlss.org
Chris Grant
Scott Kaiser
IT Officer
Bachelor of Laws/Arts
Second
it1@deakinlss.org
Activities Officer
Bachelor of Laws
Second
activities1@deakinlss.org
Hannah Hughan
Erin ritchie
Competitions Officer
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
Second
competitions1@deakinlss.org
Activities Officer
Bachelor of Laws
Third
activities2@deakinlss.org
nick brewer
Sarah Ward
Competitions Officer
Bachelor Laws/Arts
Second
competitions2@deakinlss.org
Careers Commercial Officer
Bachelor of Laws/Commerce
Second
careers-commercial2@deakinlss.org
Jordan Lai
Omer Rom
Careers Commercial Officer
Bachelor of Laws/Commerce (Finance)
Third
careers-commercial2@deakinlss.org
Marketing Officer
Bachelor of Laws/Commerce (Accounting)
Third
marketing1@deakinlss.org
Jas Manpotra
Ronnie Bernhart
Careers Officer (Industry)
Bachelor of Laws/Science
Third
careers-industry1@deakinlss.org
Marketing Officer
Bachelor of Laws/Commerce
Second
marketing2@deakinlss.org
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TRIMESTER 1
Deadlines/Due dates
MARCH
Events
Exams
Mon 2
O-Week Commences
Thu 5
DLSS O-Week Launch Party
Mon 9
T1 teaching period begins
Week 1
First Year Crash Course Session 1
Thu 12
T1 Fees Due
Mon 16-Wed 18
Deakin Moot Heats
Fri 20-Sun 22
First Year Camp
Sun 22
Last day to add an on-campus unit to enrolment
Week 3
Deakin Moot Semi-Final
Mon 23-Wed 25
Junior Moot Heats
Week 4
Deakin Moot Final (at the Federal Court, Melbourne)
Junior Moot Final
Tue 31
CENSUS DATE
APRIL
Fri 3- Sun12
Intra Trimester Break
Week 5
Law Showcase Week
Mon 13- Wed 15
Witness Examination Heats
Tue 14
Legal Research Refresher
Wed 15
What the Law?!
Thu 16
PIRAC
Witness Examination Semi Final
Fri 17
Trivia Night
Week 6
Witness Examination Final
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