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One of the world’sTop 15 Law Schools *Photo courtesy of Monash University ArchivesIn 1964 the first cohort of 149 students enrolled in the Monash Law School. It is remarkable thatthey were there at all, as the faculty did not formally exist; it had no building and only four staff.The law course had not been planned, let alone approved, by the Council of Legal Education!As the inaugural dean, Sir David Derham, told the first students, it was ‘an act of faith’ for themto come to Monash.Their faith was fully justified. In little more than a decade Monash establisheda reputation for having the best teaching and the most exciting and innovativecurriculum of any Australian law school. Among many other ‘firsts’ Monashestablished Australia’s first clinical program and in 1970 Professor EnidCampbell became the first female dean of an Australian law school. By thelate 1970s, Monash Law School had staked a legitimate claim to be theleading law school in Australia and it had become the model copied by newlaw schools around the country.Employers quickly recognised the exceptional education given by the MonashLaw School, and alumni soon made their mark both in the legal professionand in many other areas of society. An extraordinary landmark was achievedin the early 2000s when Monash graduates held virtually every senior judicialposition in Victoria, including the Chief Justice, the Chief Judge of the CountyCourt, the Chief Magistrate, the President of VCAT, the Chief Magistrate ofthe Children’s Court, the Solicitor-General and the State Coroner.DistinguishedAlumniInternational AlumniInternational Monash Law graduates who returned to their home countriesfollowing graduation, hold equally senior positions, occupying roles inprominent local and international law practices, as legal counsel in regionaland multinational companies, in senior government and judicial roles, and ashigh profile academics in tertiary institutions.Australian Alumnin The Hon. Justice MarilynWarren QCn His Honour Chief Judge MichaelRozenes AO QCn Mr Ian Grayn His Honour Judge Paul Grantn Mr Elliot Perlmann Professor Mick Dodson AMn The Hon.Chief Justice Diana Bryant QCn Mr Kevin Bell QCn The Hon.Justice Pamela Tate SCn Judge Jennifer Coaten Mr Tim Costellon Mr Reynah Tangn The Hon. Bill Shortenn Mr Hugh Evansn Ms Louise Milligann Her ExcellencyJan Elizabeth Adamsn Mr Jon Fainen Mr Jeffrey Brownen The Hon. Peter Costellon His Excellency Ian McConvillen Mr Kevin Zervosn The Hon.Professor John Thwaitesn The Hon. Jennifer Mary Actonn Her ExcellencyJan Elizabeth Adamsn The Hon. Justice Lex Lasry QCn Mr Graeme Samuel ACn Mr Steven Wrightn Mr Julian Burnside AO, QC* The QS World University Rankiings 20133

Law atMonash UniversityA Monash law degree is a dynamic and popular area of studythat offers endless career paths and opportunities on completion.The Monash Bachelor of Laws is complemented by double degreeoptions that offer further exciting career prospects.Why study law?Career optionsMake a differenceLaw and justice are at thefoundation of every societyand underpin every aspect ofcivilization. The application oflaw is a fascinating and vitalfield of learning because ofthe central role it plays in thefunctioning of society and thediversity of areas it influences.A law degree opens up a wide range of careeropportunities in a myriad of vocational fields.Combining law with another discipline providesthe skills to pursue careers in business, the media,the arts, science, education, engineering andgovernment.However, there is far more to studying law thanjust considering career opportunites.An intellectual challengeStudying law allows a person who has a strongsense of social justice and purpose and a beliefin the essence of fairness, to see where thereare deficiencies in the system and to workconstructively and effectively to change it. Alaw degree offers the idealistic person a realisticway to make a difference in the world. If you aresomeone who is fascinated by the prospect ofresolving conflict, strive to improve the lives ofothers, wish to evaluate the nature and microcosmof human relations or help to redress themiscarriage of justice, a legal qualification willgive you the means to do so.Studying law offers a wonderful intellectualchallenge by developing the ability to argue froma basis of evidence. Studying law equips you withintellectual skills which will give you a decisiveadvantage in whichever profession you choose.Alicia SimondsBA/LLB and member of the Faculty Board and Education CommitteeTo be honest, I chose to study law based on a preconceived ideaof the legal profession portrayed by my high school teachers andmy parents, and glamorised by pop culture courtroom dramas suchas Boston Legal and Legally Blonde. At high school, I was clearlya humanities student and I excelled at subjects such as English,Literature, History and Legal Studies. Although an Arts degree wasa natural choice, a double degree in Law felt like an opportunity tochallenge myself and broaden my knowledge beyond the humanities.More importantly, the reason why I chose to keep turning the pages ofthose very heavy law books for six long years was because I enjoyedthose rewarding penny-drop moments of clarity that came after working through hours and hoursof often convoluted and bamboozling legal concepts. I quickly realised that the rule of law was agrey area of contrasting and evolving case judgments and academic interpretation, which enabledme to refine my skills in developing nuanced arguments and precision of detail.After six years of study, four seasonal clerkships, two terms on the Monash Law Students’ SocietyExecutive and one overseas exchange, a law degree at Monash University not only gave me theopportunity to challenge myself academically, but to experience unique opportunities that havehelped shape me into the type of lawyer I hope to one day become.4

Law as a single degreeLLBBy choosing law at Monash, you are choosing a degreespecifically designed to teach you the knowledge and skillsneeded to practise law. You’re also choosing a degreewhich will open doors to many different careers acrossindustry and government around the world.Bachelor of Laws (LLB)The Monash Law degree provides aspringboard for a wide range of careers inlegal practice and beyond. A law degreeteaches you the concepts, procedures andreasoning underpinning the Australian legalsystem, as well as a range of transferable skillssuch as problem solving, analytical thinking andcommunication. The Bachelor of Laws is a fouryear degree which can also be studied parttimeand includes core law units, law electivesand two non-law electives.Duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-timeCredit points: 192ATAR: As a guide, the 2013 ATAR was 98.00Joo Ann FooLLB(Current Student)Monash Law School was always my first choice when applying foruniversities. It is part of a prestigious university with a good rankingand also part of Australia’s Group of Eight, which is important as aninternational student from Malaysia.Law school without a doubt trains you to think critically and fromdifferent perspectives. Law plays a vital role in our daily life and a lawdegree teaches you to incorporate knowledge into many situations.A number of law electives are available each year, enabling studentsto decide what path of law to take. There is also a wide range oflaw-related careers to consider when graduating.University is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and picking the best university for you is probablyone of the most important decisions you will have to make. I have absolutely no regretschoosing Monash.Career optionsMonash law graduates are highly regardedaround the world, and excel in a varietyof career roles. Possible career optionsinclude:n barristern solicitorn judgen in-house counseln diplomatn politiciann broadcastern management consultant5

Law withArtsCombining law with an Arts degree will broaden yourhorizons and give you access to the vast range of studyareas available in an Arts degree, as well as the specialistareas of Music and Performing Arts. Law with Arts willprovide an invaluable foundation to all your creativeaspirations.ABachelor of Arts/Bachelor of LawsBachelor of Music/Bachelor of LawsBachelor of Performing Arts/Bachelor of LawsOne of Monash Law’s most sought-afterprograms, this degree combines the problemsolvingand analytical skills taught in the Lawdegree with the creative and communicationskills taught in an Arts degree. Students tailorthe double degree to their interests and careeraspirations by being able to choose from morethan 50 areas of study including languages,communications, politics, history, psychology,criminology and international studies. Bycombining some of the core Arts requirements,students can complete a double major in twodifferent arts disciplines. For more details on thisoption contact the Faculty of Arts.Duration: 5 years full-time, 10 years part-timeCredit points: 252ATAR: As a guide, the 2013 ATAR was 98.00The entertainment industry creates uniquelegal and management challenges that requirespecialised knowledge. This double degree offerstwo very distinct areas of study that enable you tocombine the expertise, skills and knowledge of aLaw degree with training in the entertainment andmusic industries.The Music degree allows students to specialisein music performance, which they cannot do inthe Bachelor of Arts. It provides an approvedcombination of units in performance, composition,arranging and musicology and includes options inclassical and popular music.Duration: 5 years full-time, 10 years part-timeCredit points: 258ATAR: As a guide, a range of criteria includinga performance evaluation, interview and ATARsimilar to other Monash Law degrees were usedin 2013.Like any industry, the performing arts are boundand organised by laws and practices. This degreecombines the study of Performing Arts with theexpertise of a Law degree, giving students arange of career options. In the Performing Artscomponent you will study a theatre major and aperformance major.In addition to completing the core requirementsof the Law degree, students can choose froma range of Law electives including commerciallaw, intellectual property and workplace andemployment law.Duration: 5 years full-time, 10 years part-timeCredit points: 252ATAR: As a guide, a range of criteria including anaudition and ATAR similar to other Monash Lawdegrees were used in 2013.Tim RankinBA/LLB(Current Student)I felt the Monash course structure with the double degree suitedmy needs much better than other universities whereby you have tocomplete a general undergraduate degree before completing yourdegree of choice.The best aspect of studying at Monash Law is the community. As asmaller faculty Law students are in a great position to get to know alarge amount of their cohort. Law students are also lucky enough tohave the LSS run social events almost every other week, as well as aswathe of other events which really capitalise on the communityaspect of studying Law at Monash.While at Monash, I strongly suggest “get involved”. Getting involved in extra activities in anyUniversity degree will greatly improve your experience. It comes down to things as simple asknowing half the people you walk past in the law library, or being able to stop and grab a coffeeand chat when your studies are getting the better of you.Career optionsThe legal skills gained, coupled withspecialised knowledge in humanities learnedduring these double degrees, will makegraduates highly sought-after across a broadrange of areas including:n advertising, marketing, public relationsn artist managementn arts administrationn entertainment lawn entertainern international business or diplomacyn legal practicen politicsn producingn publishing6

Law withCommerceA combined degree in commerce and law providesgraduates with a wide range of career possibilities inlaw as well as the corporate sector, government andbusiness professions.CBachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of LawsCareer optionsThis double degree provides the knowledge andskills required in the management of public andprivate enterprises, together with a Law degree.Students can undertake specialist commerciallaw units such as corporations law, internationallaw and business transactions, taxation law andindustrial bargaining and arbitration, which willcomplement a solid grounding provided in bothdomestic and international law. The Commercedegree also offers a wide range of units inaccounting, actuarial studies, business modelling,econometrics and business statistics, economics,finance, financial insurance, mathematics,international commerce, management studies,marketing and sustainability.Duration 5 years full-time, 10 years part-timeCredit points: 252ATAR: As a guide, the 2013 ATAR was 97.95In addition to preparing graduates fortraditional legal practice, the combineddegree program opens up many careeropportunities in commerce. Graduates findwork in the areas of:n commercen copyright lawn e-lawn governmentn international businessn investments managementn legal practicen median merchant bankingn money marketsn operationsn parliament or legislaturen politicsn stock brokingn businessn financeKeerthi RaviBComm/LLB(Current Student)I chose Monash Law School because I wanted to study law straight out of high school and join a university with an excellentreputation, which potential employers would look upon favourably.As a member of the Law Student Society (LSS) at Monash, I have been fortunate to build a network of like-minded peoplewhich means that I genuinely enjoy attending classes every day.Once I complete my degree, I hope to become a litigator in a Commercial law firm and have taken the first step towards thatby being accepted into an internship at PricewaterhouseCoopers as well as a clerkship at Corrs Chambers Westgarth.The advice I would give to potential Monash Law School students is to remember to make friends during your study, seekassistance from lecturers and tutors when required (they are extremely friendly and willing to help you), and take advantage ofall opportunities such as the LSS Barrister Shadowing Program, the Monash Oakleigh Legal Service, and the ability to studyoverseas.7

Law withEngineeringThe need for legally trained engineering graduates continuesto grow, with opportunities arising in areas such as projectmanagement, research and development, consulting andconstruction law.EBachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of LawsBachelor of AerospaceEngineering/Bachelor of LawsCombining technology with Law, this doubledegree aims to produce engineers skilled in thelegal, corporate and technology arenas. Thecourse combines various engineering disciplineswith law, producing engineers skilled in the legal,corporate and political arenas. The Engineeringdegree is offered in the disciplines of chemical,civil, electrical and computer systems, materialsor mechanical engineering.Duration: 6 years full-time, 12 years part-time.To complete this course within the specifiedduration it may be necessary for students tooverload in the engineering component of theprogram.Credit points: 312ATAR: As a guide, the 2013 ATAR was 98.15Bridging the gap between technology and theLaw, this double degree produces aerospaceengineers skilled in the legal, corporate andcommercial fields. The Aerospace Engineeringcomponent develops strength in core disciplineareas such as aerodynamics, aerospace materials,aerospace structures, design, propulsion andaerospace instrumentation and control.Duration: 6 years full-time, 12 years part-time. Tocomplete this course within the specified durationit may be necessary for students to overload in theengineering component of the program.Credit points: 300ATAR: Not availableCareer optionsThese degrees prepare students foremployment in both the engineering andaerospace industries. Career options forgraduates include:n aerospace engineeringn consultancyn legal practicen legal teams at large engineering firmsn minerals explorationn miningn project managementn research and developmentn aerospace industryn design and manufacturingn airworthiness operationsChloe GreenBEng/LLBCurrent StudentThe reason I chose to study Engineering and Law is because bothareas open up so many opportunities! Each degree gives you a uniqueway of thinking and problem solving, which increases your employabilityand is useful in every day life. Additionally, the combination gives youthe chance to make friends from a range of different backgrounds.The highlight of my law degree was going on an exchange to theUniversity of Leeds, England. Whilst there, I was able to make friendsfrom around the world, live on campus and learn law from the point ofview of a different country. The experience also allowed me to travelaround the UK and Western Europe. I would highly recommend anexchange to anyone studying at Monash.8

Law withScienceWith the growth of medical research and thecommercialisation of new technologies, graduateswith knowledge in both science and law are becomingincreasingly sought after.SBachelor of Science/Bachelor of LawsBachelor of BiomedicalScience/Bachelor of LawsCareer optionsThe practical and professional focus of thisdouble degree produces highly capable lawyersand scientists with increased job opportunities.This program provides practical legal skillsand an awareness of the complex interactionbetween science and society. The Sciencedegree can be tailored to meet individualinterests and enables students to choose unitsthat relate to their Law degree or intendedcareer. Science study areas include astronomyand astrophysics, ecology and conservationbiology, chemistry, geoscience, pharmacology,physiology, immunology and many more.Duration: 5 years full-time, 10 years part-timeCredit points: 252ATAR: As a guide, the 2013 ATAR was 97.6This course is designed for students who wish tocombine knowledge of Biomedical Science witha solid foundation in legal principles and practice.Options in the biomedical science degree rangefrom human biology, anatomy, biochemistry andpreventative medicine to genetics, immunology,microbiology, pharmacology and physiology.Advances in Biomedical Science can have amajor impact on the well-being of society, butthe transition from laboratory to the people itwill benefit is a complex journey; a Law degreegives graduates the tools to do this.Duration: 5 years full-time, 10 years part-timeCredit points: 252ATAR: As a guide, the 2013 ATAR was 98.05In an increasingly technological workforce,a scientific background combined withlegal training has become a distinctadvantage. Graduates work in areasincluding:n barristern biotechnologyn climate sciencen forensic lawn forensic medicinen forensic sciencesn intellectual propertyn medical and health-related educationn medical researchn medico-legal mattersn nanotechnologyn patent developmentn public health policy and managementn scientific researchn solicitorSoo Kyung LeeBBmedSc/LLBCurrent StudentI had never thought of studying law at university until after I graduatedfrom high school. When my family suggested I consider law, I wassomewhat scared and afraid of the journey that was ahead of me.To my surprise, however, I have realised that studying law is quiteinteresting.While studying law has been at times challenging, it has enabled me tothink more broadly. I have learnt to be more conscious of our societyand the world we live in.Law has also improved my communication and research skills. I’ve been able to meet and studywith students and teachers from various cultural and professional backgrounds, which has allowedme to broaden my perspectives.If you are not sure whether studying law is the right pathway for you, I would advise you to just giveit a go. You never know until you try!9

UndergraduateCourse structureSAMPLE SINGLE DEGREE 2013YEAR 1Semester 1Semester 2Introduction to legalreasoningResearch andWriting*Criminal law andprocedure A*Criminal law andprocedure B*Contract A*Contract B*Non-Law electiveNon-Law electiveYEAR 2Semester 1 Property A* Constitutional law* Torts A* Law electiveSemester 2 Property B* Law elective Evidence** Torts B*YEAR 3Semester 1 Corporations law** Equity** Law elective Law electiveSemester 2 Trusts** Law elective Law elective Law electiveYEAR 4Semester 1 Administrative law* Lawyers, ethicsand society**Law electiveLaw electiveSemester 2 Civil procedure** Law elective Law elective Law elective* Compulsory units** Students who want to practise law in Victoria must choose these quasi-compulsory unitsSAMPLE DOUBLE DEGREE 2013YEAR 1Semester 1Semester 2Introduction to legalreasoning*Research andWriting*Contract A*Contract B*YEAR 2Semester 1Semester 2Criminal law andprocedure A*Criminal law andprocedure B*Semester 1 Property A* Torts A*YEAR 3Semester 2 Property B* Torts B*YEAR 4Semester 1 Equity** Constitutional law* Law elective Law electiveSemester 2 Corporations law** Trusts** Law elective Law electiveYEAR 5Semester 1 Administrative law* Civil procedure** Law elective Law electiveSemester 2Lawyers ethics andsociety**Evidence** Law elective Law elective* Compulsory units** Students who want to practise law in Victoria must choose these quasi-compulsory unitsn Non-law units, e.g. Arts units for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Lawsn Elective unitsNote: These are sample course maps only and may vary between students10

33%A Monashlaw degree offers a uniqueand exceptional breadth of elective units– one of the largest range of any lawschool in Australia.Study electives compriseone third or more of your LLB!With the opportunity to choose up to 12 law and2 non-law elective units in a single LLB – from atotal requirement of 32 units – our students candevelop a deeper knowledge of a particulararea of law, and customise their respectivelegal qualification based on individual interestsand expertise.More than 50 different electives are offered inany one year and students are able to choose anarea of specialisation such as commercial, humanrights, intellectual property, communications,family or criminal law, non-adversarial justice,international law and professional skills andpractice, whilst graduating with a generalistlaw degree.In their final year of study, students can access aneven wider range of electives by choosing one ortwo from the Law Masters program.The electives units offered by Monash Law School in 2013 include:n Advanced professionalpracticen Advanced taxation lawn Australian commercial lawn Biotechnology and the lawn Civil proceduren Collective labour rightsn Comparative criminal lawn Competition lawn Construction lawn Consumer lawn Criminal investigation law andproceduren Current problems in criminallawn Cyberspacen Elements of forensic lawn Environmental lawn Family law assistanceprogram (professionalpractice)n Family property and financialdisputesn Insurance lawn Intellectual property1: copyright and designsn Intellectual property2: patents, trademarksand unfair competitionn International commercialarbitrationn International criminal lawn International environmentallawn International human rightsn International lawn Introduction to Europeanunion lawn Introduction to family lawn Introduction to transitionaljusticen Jessup moot and competitionn Law and social theoryn Law of employmentn Law reform and communitydevelopmentn Law, gender and feminismn Lawyers, ethics and societyn Lawyers, literature andcineman Legal issues in medicinen Legal philosophyn Media law 2n Negotiation and mediation lawn Problem-based learningseminarn Professional practicen Public policy, regulationand the lawn Research practicumn Research Unit An Research Unit Bn Sentencing and sanctionsn Succession lawn Tax policyn Taxation lawn Trial practice and advocacyn Vis arbitration mootNote: many electives are offered on arotational basis and may not be offeredevery year, but are usually offered everysecond year.It’s your choice...11

Use your electives in excitingand diverse waysYou can choose from your elective options and expand your university experience,with a number of different, stimulating and vocationally-beneficial opportunities:1Clinical legal educationThe pioneering Monash Clinical Legal Education program providesyou with the opportunity to gain hands-on legal training during your lawdegree. We believe this is one of the best ways to learn the skills requiredto practise law. Working on real cases with real clients you will be underthe expert supervision of our legal practitioners at one of Monash LawSchool’s two community legal centres.The Monash-Oakleigh LegalService and Springvale MonashLegal Service assist localcommunities by providing accessto free legal advice. When youstudy a Clinical Legal Educationelective you will develop skillsrelating to the practice of lawand put the knowledge youhave learned in the classroominto a practical context with realclients. The program developscore vocational skills such asclient interviewing and legaldiagnosis, oral and written legalnegotiation, accountability andtime-management, andmediation and court advocacy.Calvin TayLLB 2011“The bestexperience I hadstudying Lawat Monash wasundertakingClinical LegalEducation subjectswhich allowedme to volunteerfor 6 months atthe Monash Oakleigh Legal Service.This experience was unique and invaluableas I got to interact with real clients, developpractical skills and even represent clientsin court. I did this all under the constructivementorship of experienced academics andsolicitors. This time has definitely preparedme not only academically but practically fora successful career in the legal industry.”12

An international experiencewith Monash partners2By participating in one of Monash Law School’s internationalprograms, students have the opportunity to take one or moreelectives at an overseas study destination. You can study asemester at the Monash University Sunway campus inKuala Lumpur, Malaysia or the Monash University Centre inPrato, Italy.Prato ProgramStudy a full semester of your law degree at theMonash University Prato Centre, which occupiestwo floors of an elegant 18th century palace,Palazzo Vaj, in the historic centre of Prato,located near Florence in stunning Tuscany, Italy.The program runs in Semester One each yearand you can undertake up to four undergraduateunits. All units are taught intensively in Englishby academics from Monash University or fromour partner institutions including: Osgoode HallLaw School, York University; Windsor Universityin Canada; University of Florence, Italy; Bar-llanUniversity, Israel; University of Paris, France;Arizona State University, USA and TilburgUniversity in The Netherlands.Through this program you can study units withan international focus such as comparativecriminal law, international commercial arbitrationand international refugee law.Malaysia ProgramAt the Monash University Sunway campus nearKuala Lumpur, Malaysia, students take a rangeof international and comparative units with anemphasis on the Asia-pacific region. With partneruniversities from around the region as well asEurope and Canada, students have a trulyinternational study experience in this exciting partof the world.Studying at Monash University Sunway Campusallows you to immerse yourself into life ofmulticultural Malaysia while studying a rangeof comparative and international law subjects.Students are taught in intensive or semi-intensivemode by distinguished academics from Germany,Malaysia and Australia. In small classes and stateof-the-artfacilities, you will enjoy a unique studyexperience with students from international andlocal partner universities. At the same time, theMalaysia Law Program offers sufficient flexibilityto allow you to experience in your spare time thecultural and natural attractions of Malaysia and theSouth-East Asian region.13

3Internship opportunitiesInternships are the perfect way to broaden your studyexperience and go beyond the theory learned in lectures.At Monash Law you can participate in internships at law firmsand government agencies around the world and have theoption of submitting written work for assessment based onyour experiences, as part of course completion.We have a wide selectionof internships availableincluding the UnitedNations in Geneva and toplaw firms in Hong Kong,London and Israel. You canalso work as a volunteerthrough the Law School’sCastan Centre for HumanRights Law.In 2013, Monash University’s Castan Centre awarded nine Global Internships to Monash law students whohad shown a strong and continuing interest in the study and practical application of human rights law.“My time at Monash has been a series of small adventures.Through the Monash Faculty of Law, I went to Vienna to argueagainst the best Universities in the world about commercialarbitration. I flew to Texas to help defend prisoners on deathrow and wrote a paper on jury tactics in death penalty cases.I travelled to New York to investigate campaign finance law insidethe Obama campaign.The Faculty partnered me with Monash academics who guidedmy research and gave me a rigorous one on one legal training.Monash always supported me financially and organised credittowards my degree. I am in debt to the Faculty of Law for makingmy legal education a colourful immersion in a buzzing legal world,and not the dry and technical abstraction I was afraid of. All of thebest things I have ever done, I did while studying at the MonashFaculty of Law.”David BardaMaster of Intellectual Property Law (2012)14

4Exchange and studyabroad optionsWe’ve found thatundertaking studyoverseas at one of MonashUniversity’s prestigiousexchange partneruniversities, deepensyour understanding ofinternational, politicaland economic issues,improves your careeroptions and makes youeven more attractive toprospective employers.“I decided to study at Monash University because law is availableas an undergraduate degree and the law school has an excellentreputation. I was keen to study law as an undergraduate studentbecause it would allow me to take law subjects straight away,concurrently with Arts subjects. Academically, the work ischallenging and interesting. The law school caters to a diversegroup of students by offering a range of excellent elective subjectsalongside the compulsory and quasi-compulsory ones. Thelecturers and tutors I have encountered over the past five yearshave been engaged, approachable and generous with their timeand knowledge.My international experiences have been a definite highlight. In2011 I undertook a semester of my degree at Boston College, justoutside Boston in Massachusetts, USA and at the end of 2012 Icompleted an internship in the London office of an international lawfirm. Through experiences such as these, I feel that studying law atMonash has equipped me well to start my career overseas.”Zoe WoodCurrent Student15

Specialist skills training...at a world class standard5MootingMooting involves delivering oral argumentson legal points and our graduates with mootcourt experience are highly sought after.Top students can participate in internationalcompetitions such as the Phillip C JessupInternational Moot Court Competition in theUnited States. The Monash Law Students’Society also runs a very popular and highlycompetitive mooting program. Practising oralpersuasion skills in an interactive way enhancesgraduate attributes for any kind of career, notsimply to practise at the Bar. In addition, theskills developed should enhance students’ability to present persuasive argumentsduring examinations throughout their degree.Mooting also offers invaluable networking andprofessional development opportunities.Monash Law mooters regularly performextremely well in competitions against teamsfrom other Australian and overseas universities.In 2013 our mooting team were runnersup at the grand final of the Vis InternationalCommercial Arbitration Moot, placing secondout of 294 teams which included universitiessuch as Harvard, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge andthe Columbia Law School.Negotiation and MediationThe ability to negotiate or mediate in difficultsituations is a useful skill that can be used inmany professional and personal circumstances.Monash Law offers this specialist unit,specialising in negotiation, conflict resolutionand communication. You will gain hands-onexperience in dispute resolution, learn thedifferences between negotiation, mediation andother mainstream dispute resolution processes,and gain awareness of the ethical issuessurrounding mediation.Trial Practice and AdvocacyOne of our more popular elective units is trialpractice and advocacy in which students areintroduced to trail practice, basic advocacyskills and techniques such as opening andclosing addresses, examination of witnesses,cross examination and communication skillsin the court room. You will also participate asopposing counsel in mock trials.World Debating SuccessMonash University law students beat teamsfrom Oxford, Yale and Sydney Universitiesto win the 2013 World Universities DebatingChampionships (WUDC) for the thirdconsecutive year – a hat trick and anachievement, unmatched in thetournament’s 31 year history.Arts/Law graduand Nita Rao, and current Science/Law student James Beavis, took out the grand finalat the World Universities Debating Championshipsin Berlin in January 2013, by arguing for religiousfreedom from state intervention.Current Arts/Law student and 2013President of the Monash Association ofDebaters, Stephen Moore has made thevery most of the University’s excellentdebating opportunities throughouthis time as a law student. Fromrepresenting Monash in the finals of theWorld Championships in Germany andparticipating in the Monash Jessup Mootquarter final team in Canberra in early2013, to managing the publication ofthe Monash Debating Review, Stephenexemplifies the enthusiasm and talentof Monash Law debaters and the manyexciting directions it can take you!“The mooting program provides for one of the most intense researchand advocacy opportunities in any student’s law degree. While certainlychallenging and intimidating, the dedicated focus on one area of lawis truly unique, allowing students to explore individual legal issues toa depth they would not be able to experience in other subjects. Thevariety of competitions cover everything from criminal law to humanrights, and ensure that every student will find something to theirinterest.”Stephen MooreCurrent Arts/Law student16

6Through7 done8OurGain unique work experiencewhilst completing a researchprojectour elective ‘Research Practicum’,later year students can access opportunities tocontribute to the work of a leading regulatory,law reform and/or policy-setting organisation inthe legal sector. Applying their legal knowledgefrom prior studies, participants complete aresearch project under the guidance of a fieldsupervisor in agencies such as the Children’sCourt of Victoria, the Department of Premierand Cabinet,the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, the NationalInstitute of Forensic Science and the Officeof the Public Advocate. It is not unusual forstudents who have completed this elective tosubsequently receive employment offers fromNGOs and participating firms.Learn the skills ofscholarship and publicationBy participating as a Student Editor of the highly ratedMonash University Law Review, students can use an electiveto gain invaluable skills in scholarship and publication. It isalso possible for students to participate as members of theLaw Review’s Editorial Committee however that activity isin a voluntary capacity....and Masters electives too!high-achieving students are also offered an additionalopportunity to take one or more units from our Mastersprogram which can then be used as credit towardsfuture Masters study. The rigour of these units exposesparticipants to higher level learning and develops greaterexpertise in the subjects selected.17

Student experience andSupportAs a Monash University undergraduate student, you will be able to access a unique‘Student Experience and Support Program’ which offers students many initiativesand activities including leadership development through the Law School AmbassadorProgram, peer-to-peer mentoring, the High Academic Achievers’ Program, communityengagement and service, pastoral care, counselling and career advice.All programs aim toprosper engagement anda sense of communitywithin the Faculty andprovide students withdiverse and enhancedopportunities for core andco-curricular experiences.Leadership TrainingThe Law School Ambassador Program providescommunity-minded students with leadershipand project management training and a rangeof developmental experiences to help facilitatepersonal growth.Peer Mentor ProgramThis is a Faculty-based initiative to assist newstudents transition to Law School and intotertiary student life more broadly. First yearstudents are given personalised, coursespecificand home-postcode based peercontacts to generate localised communitysupport and optimise initial engagement postcommencement.High Academic Achievers’ProgramAcknowledging strong academic success, theHigh Academic Achievers’ Program provides thetop performing 40 members of each cohort withskills-training sessions such as voice coachingand stress management, and forums for alumninetworking and postgraduate informationexchange.‘Developing Your Employability’lecture seriesThese law-specific careers information andindustry awareness lectures are unique to theMonash Law School experience, enablingparticipants to receive current and timely careerinformation and advice and gain exposure toprospective employers at networking eventsconducted annually on campus.Lloyd EnglandStudent Experience ManagerLloyd England is the Law Faculty’sStudent Experience Manager and aTeaching Associate. Trained as a lawyerin the UK and a Monash law alumni(LLM (IP) and current PhD candidate),Lloyd has run the Law School’s StudentExperience and Student SupportProgram since 2007. Through a diverseprogram of initiatives run by the StudentExperience Office, students can access a number of co-curricularactivities which are aimed at building a sense of community in theFaculty and fostering well-being and engagement throughout thestudent journey. Lloyd’s passion is to add value to the Monash Lawstudent experience via pastoral care, careers and unit selectionadvice and a variety of other initiatives to provide a safe, supportiveand positive environment for every student. This role is unique inAustralian law schools and demonstrates the Faculty’s commitmentto optimising our students’ overall success whilst at Monash.In 2013 in recognition of the valuable role he plays in the Faculty,Lloyd was awarded a Vice-Chancellor’s Social Inclusion Award.18

The MonashLaw LibraryThe Law Library, one of the largest and best resourced in Australia, is one of MonashUniversity Library’s eight branch libraries on six campuses. It is located over four levelsin the centre of the Faculty and provides an extensive collection of high quality printand online legal resources. Online resources, including case law, legislation, legalcommentaries, ebooks, and journals subscribed to by the Library, are accessible toMonash students from our website anytime, anywhere.Within the Law Library,students can choose tostudy in a relaxed, groupstudy environment onlevel 1, at individual, quietzonedtables on levels 2to 4, or in bookable groupmeeting rooms. Computersare provided in areas ofthe Library, and tables areequipped with power forlaptop and tablet use.The Library partners with students to identify anddevelop information research and learning skillsto improve performance and progression throughtheir studies. A specialist research and learningskills point is provided in the Law Library, wherelibrarians and learning skills advisers work withstudents on: time management, effective readingand note-taking, study methods and exampreparation, how and where to start researchinga topic, finding, evaluating and using information,collaboration and team work, problem-solvingand critical thinking, essay, report and assignmentwriting, citing and referencing to avoid plagiarism,and oral communication and presentation.Extensive online materials and help are provided,and workshops and classes are run regularly.19

Law Students’ SocietyMonash LSSThe Monash LSS is one of the largest voluntary studentorganisations within Australia providing support and a widevariety of events, services and activities for its members forthe duration of their studies with the Faculty.Ryan CrouchPresident, LSSThe LSS has a number of functions:ActivitiesThroughout the academic year, the LSS runs anumber of social activities and events includingintegration programs for all first year students,orientation camps, parties and the popularAnnual Law Ball, the highlight of the LSS eventcalendar.Social Justice and EquityThis portfolio promotes leadership, equity,alternate careers and integration for studentsinto the legal profession through many differentprograms including the highly regarded “JustLeadership Program”.CompetitionsThis portfolio runs key legal competitions thattrain students in practical legal skills. Theseinclude Client Interview, Mooting, Negotiationand Witness Examination.From the 2013 President of theMonash Law School Students’SocietyThe Monash LSS is a student runsociety that operates alongsidethe Faculty of Law to enhance thestudents’ university experience.The LSS focuses on furthering students’social, educational, practical, networking andcareer opportunities through a huge numberof platforms. All of the programs are entirelystudent run, offering every student the importantopportunity to become involved in critical extracurricularorganisations.EducationThe LSS education portfolio is responsiblefor augmenting students’ studies of lawthrough student run tutorials, revision seminarsand faculty consultation. It also providesopportunities for students to enhance theirwriting and assessment skills and ensures thatour international student cohort are supportedand incorporated into the life of the Faculty.CareersThe LSS also provides a careers service tohighlight internship and graduate opportunitiesto students and is responsible for all aspectsof careers, including networking events, theClerkship Guides and the popular BarristerShadowing program.The LSS prides itself on having a professionalapproach that reflects the calibre of the lawstudents that the Faculty of Law educatesand nurtures. We enjoy a very strong workingrelationship with the Law Faculty, which hasseen our programs go from strength to strength.The end result is an incredibly valuable ‘holistic’education that students can enjoy throughouttheir studies at Monash University. Law schoolis all about learning what the legal professionhas to offer, and the LSS is proud to say thatit does all it can to promote opportunities tostudents and assist them through their degree.This is what sets a Monash Law Degree apart,you have everything at your fingertips!20

Monash Law Faculty’sCentres & GroupsMonash Law School has earned an international reputation for the work of its dedicatedresearch centres.Australian Centre for Justice Innovation (ACJI)ACJI supports an overarching Australian approach in respect to research and evaluation into the important fieldsof court administration, operation, innovation and non-adversarial justice.http://www.law.monash.edu.au/centres/accjsi/Castan Centre for Human Rights LawThe Castan Centre is a non-profit, non-partisan centre focusing on the study of human rights law globally,regionally and in Australia.http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/Centre for the Advancement of Law and Mental Health (CALMH)The Centre for the Advancement of Law and Mental Health conducts research for the purpose of the advancementof laws and policy relating to mental health issues. http://www.law.monash.edu.au/centres/calmh/Monash Centre for Regulatory StudiesThe regulatory sector at a national and international level is extensive and complex, but the study of regulation isa relatively new discipline. The Centre brings together the wide range of knowledge and expertise within MonashUniversity to provide a focus for teaching and research in regulation.http://www.law.monash.edu.au/centres/regstudies/Commercial Law GroupThe Commercial Law Group concentrates upon a broad range of commercial research and teaching areas ofrelevance to state, national, and international audiences. http://www.law.monash.edu.au/centres/comm-lg/21

SupportingexcellenceThe Monash Law Faculty has a number of exceptionally talented students who perform atthe highest levels academically and in many other areas. Both our Honours Program andHigh Achievers’ Program are designed to support and encourage our academically mostgifted students and assist them to realise their full potential.Honours ProgramMonash Law currently offers an integrated honours research program as partof our Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. Students are not required to completean additional honours year nor to undertake particular units to be awardedan Honours degree however they must perform at a higher level throughouttheir studies.Particularly able students who wish to consolidate their research skills andbecome experts on a chosen topic, may elect to do the 12 point HonoursThesis Unit. This elective provides structured research training, an opportunityto collaborate with other motivated and capable students and the benefits ofdeveloping a close working relationship with an individual member of Facultywho supervises the student’s research project. To reward and recogniseoutstanding academic ability, students who complete the thesis receivea 20% mark uplift on their result for the unit. The Faculty encourages andsupports students to publish the fruits of their original research.High Achievers’ ProgramThe High Achievers’ Program provides selected students with a widerange of extra activities and opportunities such as a welcome dinner whereparticipants can meet and network with leading members of the legalprofession, the ‘Greet the Greats’ program in which small groups of studentsmeet with notable members of the legal fraternity including the Chief Judge ofthe County Court and Senior Counsel in areas of most direct interest to them.Students also participate in a mentoring program and are regularly invited toattend a variety of workshops and staff seminars. High achieving students arealso supported when representing Monash University or the Faculty in variousinternational mooting and negotiation and arbitration competitions.Students selected into the Honours thesis unit are required to complete adissertation of 10,000 words, participate in a series of Research Workshopsand to present their findings at the annual Arnold Bloch Leibler HonoursConference.Completing an Honours thesis is a challenging but rewarding capstonelearning experience for our able students. Undertaking a sustained piece oforiginal research is also rated highly by employers as evidence of superiorresearch capability and self-discipline.22

InformationScholarships,Bursaries & CoursefeesScholarshipsMonash University offers on of the mostcomprehensive and generous scholarshipprograms amongst Australian Universities, toencourage and reward academic excellenceand to ensure equitable access to a world-classMonash education.The Faculty of Law welcomes a large number ofscholarship holders each year from all categories.For more detailed information on the widerange of scholarships and bursaries offered byMonash University, visit www.monash.edu.au/scholarships.Sir John Monash ScholarshipProgramMonash Scholarship forExceptional AchievementMinimum ATAR: 99.95(94.00 for Indigenous Australians)Eligibility• an Australian or New Zealand citizen or holderof an Australian permanent resident visa orpermanent humanitarian visa, or an internationalstudent, and• studying Australian Year 12 or IB in 2012,and• intending to enrol in any undergraduate degreeat a Monash campus in Australia.Domestic students: Year 12International students: Year 12Benefits$12,000 per 48 credit points of study for theminimum number of credit points required tocomplete the degree (total value of $70,000 forstudents enrolled in a five year degree).Invitation to join Monash Minds.$4000 Global Experience Grant.• One return airfare for interstate students.• Healthy Lifestyle Allowance.• Access to a Monash Mentor.• Priority access to on campus accommodation.Number available: UnlimitedApplications and selection: No applicationnecessary. Offered to all eligible students.Monash Scholarship forOutstanding AchievementMinimum ATAR: 99.90(94.00 for Indigenous Australians)Eligibility• an Australian or New Zealand citizen or holderof an Australian permanent resident visa orpermanent humanitarian visa, and• studying Australian Year 12 or IB in 2012,and• intending to enrol in any undergraduate degreeat a Monash campus in Australia.Domestic students: Year 12International students: Not available to first yearstudents.Benefits$6000 per 48 credit points of study for theminimum number of credit points required tocomplete the degree (total value of $40,000 forstudents enrolled in a five year degree).Invitation to join Monash Minds.$4000 Global Experience Grant.One return airfare for interstate students. HealthyLifestyle Allowance.Access to a Monash Mentor. Priority access toon campus accommodation.Number available: Five scholarships will bemade available for Indigenous Australian whoachieve a minimum ATAR of 85.00.Unlimited number for students who achieve anATAR above 99.90Applications and selection: No applicationnecessary. Offered to the highest-achievers.Monash Scholarship forExcellence and EquityMinimum ATAR: 95.00Eligibility• an Australian or New Zealand citizen or holderof an Australian permanent resident visa orpermanent humanitarian visa, and• studying Australian Year 12 or IB in 2012,or• a current Monash student or an undergraduatestudent applying from another universityor TAFE, or who has completed a highereducation award previously, and• enrolled in or intending to enrol in anyundergraduate degree at a Monash campus inAustralia, and• experiencing financial disadvantage.Domestic students: AllInternational students: Not availableBenefitsCommencing students: $6000 per 48 creditpoints of study for the minimum number of creditpoints required to complete the degreeNumber available: Up to 130 scholarshipsare available for commencing students;20 scholarships are available for current studentsand students applying from other tertiaryinstitutions.Applications and selectionApplicants can apply for equity scholarshipsthrough the VTAC scholarships portal at www.vtac.edu.au/scholarships. An assessment will bemade based on the application and supportingdocumentation provided to VTAC.23

Other Equity BursariesVice Chancellor’s AccessMonash SchemeMinimum ATAR: 90.00 (94.00 for Law)The scheme intends to help recipients access aMonash education and provides funding to assistwith continuing education costs.This is a University-wide program for highachievingstudents who satisfy universityrequirements for financial disadvantage or attenda Monash listed under-represented school or areindigenous Australians.Eligibility• an Australian or New Zealand citizen or holderof an Australian permanent resident visa orpermanent humanitarian visa, and• experiencing financial disadvantage or havebeen awarded a Monash Indigenous Scholarshipfor Exceptional Achievement or OutstandingAchievement.Domestic students: Year 12International students: Not availableBenefitsEntry to, or an interview for, your Monashcourse preference on having met any courseprerequisites.A Monash UniStart Bursary valued at $1000Access to a range of special activities andopportunities to support your universityexperience.Number available: Unlimited.Applications and selectionApplicants can apply through the VTACscholarships portal at www.vtac.edu.au/scholarships. An assessment will be made basedon the application and supporting documentationprovided to VTAC.Monash UniStart BursaryMinimum ATAR: Not applicableEligibility• an Australian or New Zealand citizen or holderof an Australian permanent resident visa orpermanent humanitarian visa, and• a commencing student intending to enrol in anyundergraduate degree at a Monash campus inAustralia, and• experiencing financial disadvantage.Domestic students: AllInternational students: Not availableBenefitsUp to $500 one-off payment.Vice Chancellor’s Access Monash Scholarsstudents will receive a $1000 UniStart Bursary.Number available: Offered to all eligible students.Applications and selectionApplicants can apply for equity scholarshipsthrough the VTAC scholarships portal atwww.vtac.edu.au/scholarships. An assessmentwill be made based on the application andsupporting documentation provided to VTAC.Awarded to all eligible students who do notreceive another scholarship or bursary of greatervalue. All eligible applicants will be notified inDecember.Monash Rural HousingBursaryMinimum ATAR: Not applicableEligibility• an Australian or New Zealand citizen or holderof an Australian permanent resident visa orpermanent humanitarian visa, and• a commencing student intending to enrol in anyundergraduate degree at a Monash campus inAustralia, and• experiencing financial disadvantage and from aregional and remote area of Australia.Domestic students: AllInternational students: Not availableBenefits$6000 per annum for one year only.Number available: 50 scholarships are available.Applications and selectionApplicants can apply for equity scholarshipsthrough the VTAC scholarships portal atwww.vtac.edu.au/scholarships. An assessmentwill be made based on the application andsupporting documentation provided to VTAC.Awarded to eligible students based on need.Students must be relocating from their homeresidence closer to a Monash campus to beeligible. Consideration will be given to applicantswho are, in addition to experiencing financialdisadvantage and being from a regional andremote area, from one or more of MonashUniversity’s defined equity or personaldisadvantage groups.Monash IndigenousScholarship for Achievementand EquityMinimum ATAR: Not applicableEligibility• an Indigenous Australian, and• studying Australian Year 12 or IB in 2012,or• a current Monash student or an undergraduatestudent applying from another university or TAFEor who has completed a higher education awardpreviously, and• intending to enrol in any undergraduate degreeat a Monash campus in Australia.Domestic students: Commencing students andcurrent studentsInternational students: Not availableBenefits$6000 per 48 credit points of study for theminimum number of credit points required tocomplete the degree.Number available: FiveApplications and selectionVTAC applicants can apply for equity scholarshipsthrough the VTAC scholarships portal atwww.vtac.edu.au/scholarships.24

Faculty-Specific ScholarsAccommodationCourse feesMonash Law School EquityScholarshipMinimum ATAR: 98.00Eligibility• an Australian or New Zealand citizen or holderof an Australian permanent resident visa orpermanent humanitarian visa, and• studying Australian Year 12 or IB in 2012,and• intending to enrol full-time in any undergraduatedegree offered by the Faculty of Law at aMonash campus in Australia, and• from one or more of Monash University’sdefined equity or personal disadvantage groups.Domestic students: Year 12International students: Not availableBenefits$6000 per annum for one year only.Number available: Four, one of whichwill be named the Susan Campbell EquityScholarship.Marie Wallace Equity BursaryValue: $2500 one-off payment. One availableEligibility: For commencing or continuingstudents who are intending to enrol or areenrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree in theFaculty of Law. Students must be experiencingfinancial disadvantage, and be a resident of theCity of Knox.Domestic studentsIn the Australian higher education system,Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens orholders of an Australian permanent visa areclassified as domestic students.Monash University offers eligible domesticstudents a Commonwealth Supported Place(CSP).Commonwealth supported students are requiredto contribute to the cost of their higher educationthrough a student contribution. The AustralianGovernment also contributes to part of the cost.Monash’s Course Finder at www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder explains CSP fees and outlinessome of the payment schemes in place to assiststudents.International studentsInternational students should refer to CourseFinder at www.monash.edu/study/coursefinderor the Monash University InternationalUndergraduate Application Guide 2014 forcourse and fee information.25

How to applyDomestic studentsSchool leaversAll Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residentsshould apply for the Bachelor of Laws and associated double degrees throughthe Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) at www.vtac.edu.au or call1300 364 133.If you are a school-leaver, admission to the Bachelor of Laws, and associateddouble degrees, is based on academic merit according to your AustralianTertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR), middle-band and any consideration ofdisadvantage.As a guide you should aim for an ATAR of at least 98.0 to be eligible for aCommonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for any law degree. Please see theindividual course descriptions in VTAC for 2013 published ATARs.International Baccalaureate applicants will have their results converted to anATAR by VTAC.Middle-bandSome students may gain admission with a slightly lower ATAR afterconsideration of applications in the middle-band as part of a two-stageselection process. The re-ranking is based on performance in a range ofsubjects:Law and other double degrees:A minimum study score of 45 in English (any) equals 2 aggregate points per study.A minimum study score of 40 in English (any) equals 1 aggregate point per study.A minimum study score of 40 in Classical Societies and Cultures, Economics,Geography, any History, Legal Studies, Philosophy, Politics: Australian Politics,Politics: Global Politics or Psychology equals 1 aggregate point per study.A maximum of 5 points can be awarded overall.Science/Law:A study score of 45 in English (any) equals 2 aggregate points per study.A study score of 40 in English (any) equals 1 aggregate point per study.A study score of 40 in Biology, Classical Societies and Cultures, Economics,Geography, any History, Legal Studies, Philosophy, Politics: Australian Politics,Politics: Global Politics of Psychology equals 1 aggregate point per study.A maximum of 5 points can be awarded overall.Pre-requisites for LawBachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws: Units 3 and 4– a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English.Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of AerospaceEngineering/Bachelor of Laws: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 35in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, a study score of at least 25 inmathematical methods (CAS) and in one of chemistry or physics.Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of atleast 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English and a study score of at least25 in mathematical methods (CAS) or specialist mathematics.Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of atleast 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English and a study score of atleast 25 in one of biology, chemistry, mathematical methods (CAS), physics,geography, psychology or specialist mathematics.Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws: Units 3 and 4 – a studyscore of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, a study score ofat least 25 in chemistry and in one of physics, mathematical methods (CAS) orspecialist mathematics.Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Performing Arts andBachelor of Laws: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL)or 30 in any other English, plus a range of criteria.Monash University Special Admissions SchemeThrough the University’s Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS), applicantswho are able to demonstrate that their potential for university study mayhave been restricted due to their financial, geographical, cultural or personalcircumstances, are given extra consideration.Through SEAS, special consideration in admission to an undergraduate courseat Monash University may be granted if you are a citizen or permanent residentof Australia who:n Is of Australian indigenous descentn Attended school in a regional and remote arean Attended a school under-represented in higher educationn Is from a non-English speaking backgroundn Is experiencing difficult personal circumstancesn Is experiencing financial disadvantagen Has a disability or medical conditionConsideration can only be applied to applicants who meet the university’sminimum entry requirements and specific course prerequisites.For further information visit: www.adm.monash.edu.au/admissions/special-admissionscheme.html26

Internal TransfersInternal transfers provide current students from other Monash faculties anadditional pathway to study Law at Monash.A number of students who perform well in their first year of university atMonash may transfer into the first year of law. The majority of students whoenter law this way continue their studies in a double degree, which cannormally be completed in the minimum time for that program.To be eligible for an internal transfer, applicants must have completed theequivalent of at least one year of tertiary study (minimum of 48 credit points)at Monash, and normally must have achieved a minimum average of 75%.Please note that entry is a competitive process and the actual averagerequired depends on the number and standard of applications received andthe availability of places.Students should submit a Course Transfer Application Form available inOctober from the Faculty of Law website at www.monash.edu.au/servicecentre/assets/docs/forms/course-transfer.pdfExternal ApplicantsYou must have completed the equivalent of at least one year of tertiary study(minimum 48 credit points) and have achieved an average of approximately75% or equivalent to be eligible for consideration.Please note that these are the minimum criteria. Grade point averagesare calculated across all tertiary studies, regardless of discipline. Externalapplicants must also complete a VTAC Pi form. Please refer to the VTACGuide for more information.Credit and DefermentCan I gain credit for units studied elsewhere?Credit may be granted for units passed at another tertiary institution whereunits were passed within the last 10 years and if equivalent in content,depth of enquiry, contact hours, mode and standard of assessment. Creditapplication forms are available at www.law.monash.edu.au/forms.htmlCan I defer study?It is possible to defer your offer and be guaranteed your place if you chooseto delay starting your course. The University normally allows you to deferyour course for up to 12 months. In certain cases (eg financial difficulties,compulsory military service) you can apply to extend this to 24 months.There is no cost to defer and you will not be charged any fees while youare on deferment. For further information please see: www.monash.edu.au/enrolments/first-time/domestic/decide-offer.htmlGraduatesGraduates with a degree in a discipline other than law can apply for theMaster of Laws (Juris Doctor), which meets the academic requirements foradmission as a legal practice.Equal OpportunityMonash University’s Law Faculty is committed to making sure everyone hasequal access to education. There are several ways to get special considerationand support, helping you gain a place and succeed in your studies.See http://www.monash.edu.au/study/apply/equal.html for further details.27

How to applyInternational studentsInternational applicants, other than those completing an Australian Year12 qualification or IB in Australia can apply online through InternationalRecruitment Services at Monash University at www.monash.edu/study/international/apply/International students in Australia studyingYear 12 or IBInternational applicants completing an Australian Year 12 qualification orIB in Australia must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre(VTAC) at www.vtac.edu.au or call 1300 364 133 or +61 3 9954 3220.Further information is also available at:www.monash.edu.au/study/international/year-12/EligibilityTo gain entry into the Bachelor of Laws and associated double degrees,international students must satisfy the academic performance and Englishlanguage requirements of Monash university.International entry requirements for singleand double law degreesAustralian Year 12 and Foundation Year programsMinimum entryrequirementATAR: As a guide, the 2013 ATAR was 94.00IB 36MUFY (best 4 subjects) 340University of Melbourne Trinity CollegeRMIT/La Trobe FYSwinburne FY85% average90% average95% averageUNSW FY 9UNIPREP Indonesia 9ISC of the CISCE India 80%International qualificationsGCE A Level 13Hong Kong A Level 12Ontario Grade 12 86%STPM Malaysia 10.33Double degree prerequisitesInternational applicants who want to combine the Bachelor of Laws witha degree from another faculty, should visit http://monash.edu/study/coursefinder/ to ensure they meet the prerequisites for both courses.English requirementsApplicants must demonstrate a very high performance in English, either as asecondary school unit, or in a recognised English test.The following English requirements apply:n A minimum overall IELTS test score of at least 7.0 with no individual bandscores lower than 6.5n A TOEFL minimum test score of either: in the paper-based TOEFL,600 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 4.5n In the internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 100 with at least24 in the written section, and no less than 20 in any sectionn Previous studies where English was the language of instruction for aminimum of one year. Studies must have been completed no less thantwo years ago.Internal TransfersInternal transfers provide current students from other Monash facultiesan additional pathway to study Law at Monash. Applications from highachieveing international students are welcome.To be eligible for an internal transfer, applicants must have completed theequivalent of at least one year tertiary level of study (minimum of 48 credit points)at Monash, and must have normally achieved a minimum average of 75%.Please note that entry is a competitive process and the actual averagerequired depends on the number and standard of applications received andthe availability of place.Students should submit a Course Transfer Application Form available inOctober from the Faculty of Law website at www.monash.edu.au/servicecentre/assets/docs/forms/course-transfer.pdfEqual OpportunityMonash University’s Law Faculty is committed to making sure everyone hasequal access to education. There are several ways to get special considerationand support, helping you gain a place and succeed in your studies.See http://www.monash.edu.au/study/apply/equal.html for further details.Sri Lanka A Level 14All Indian Sen SC 85%HKDSE 2328

Ring Road SouthInternational graduate entryGraduate entry by international students into the Bachelor of Laws is limitedto students from countries where the Monash Master of Laws (Juris Doctor)is not currently recognised for registration as a legal practitioner.Applicants are advised to check local registration requirements in their homecountry prior to applying.Visa considerationsYou also need to keep in mind your student visa application. This may takeup to six months or more, depending on your nationality and country ofresidence. Additional visa information and application forms can be obtainedfrom an Australian Diplomatic Mission or from the Department of Immigrationand Citizenship website at www.immi.gov.auAccommodationA range of residential options are available in and around the Clayton campusof Monash where the Faculty of Law is located. For more information visit:www.mrs.monash.edu/on-campus/claytonOn-campusLiving on campus offers certainty and security for students who have neverlived out of home before. The closing date for lodging applications for thefollowing year is November 30, however it is advisable to apply early asplaces are limited.Off-campusOff-campus accommodation options include student hostels, full-board/homestay, part-board, private apartments and private houses.Please see http://www.mrs.monash.edu.au/ for more information.By car:Travel about 30 minutes from the city centre along Citylink and the MonashFreeway. If travelling from Melbourne’s north or south, travel along Eastlinkand exit west at the Monash Freeway.By bus:These buses travel direct to the Clayton campus bus loop:601 – between Huntingdale Station and Monash University630 – between Elwood and Monash University631 – between Waverly Gardens SC and Southland shopping centre691 – between Bayswater and Waverley Gardens703 – between Blackburn and Middle Brighton733 – between Box Hill and Oakleigh737 – between Croydon and Monash University802/804/862 – different routes between Dandenong and Chadstoneshopping centre900 – between Rowville and Monash University Caulfield CampusAUSTRALIACity of MelbourneClaytonVictoria, AustraliaCity of MelbourneHow to find usBy train:Any of the Dandenong, Pakenham or Cranbourne line trains will take you toHuntingdale station where you can catch either the 630 or the 900 bus to thecampus bus loop. Buses leave the station for Clayton campus every 15–20minutes. The 601 bus service from/to Huntingdale Station operates everyfour minutes between the hours of 7am to 7pm between Huntingdale/Claytoncampus. The 601 is a pre-paid service so you must have a valid ticket with youto board. Just use your valid zone 1 or zone 2 Metcard or myki to jump on.North RoadPrincess HighwayM1Ring Road WestRing Road WestRing Road NorthMonash UniversityClayton CampusBuilding 12Monash LawRing Road EastBlackburn RoadWellington RoadBriggs Hall student accommodation“As a Singaporean student considering pursuing a law degree overseas, it left an impression when Monash University oftenpopped up in conversations with legal professionals from whom I sought advice. Not only are there Monash graduates nowholding prominent positions in the Singapore legal circle, it was also clear that this was a university highly regarded and wellrecognised both within and outside the industry.Since entering law school in Monash University, I have experienced first hand the excellent quality of teaching and vibrantstudent life that was so highly spoken of. Lecturers have an infectious passion for their subject matter, and their desire to seestudents do well is obvious.Giselle ThamCurrent LLB studentThe Law Students Society has also been a significant part of my positive experience at Monash. The Society’s activitiesrange from social events, such as the annual Law Ball, to academic support in the form of peer mentor programs andstudent tutorial programs, as well as legal competitions like moots and client interviews. As an international student in a newenvironment, I was grateful for the social and academic support that eased my transition into university and life in Melbourne.It was also a significant moment when I donned a blazer and appeared before a ‘judge’ in my first ever mock trial (the FirstYear Moot Competition).Overall, my journey through law school has been a fascinating one so far. Though challenging at times, I take comfort inknowing that the law community at Monash is one I can depend on and who walks this path with me. Often told that theuniversity phase will be one of the best times of my life, I am glad it is at Monash where these memories are being created.”29

Meet our new Dean!...Professor Bryan HorriganBA, LLB (Qld) DPhil (Oxon)Dean, Monash Faculty of LawWhy did you choose your career path?The trick is ultimately to pursue your passionand to find your vocation, which is notnecessarily the same as your job. I started Artsand Law at university because I was good atdebating and awful at Science and Mathematics– and legal studies was not even offered when Iwas at school! What I thought my career wouldlook like even after undertaking a scholarship to do a PhD at Oxford, isvery different from where I am now. It does not matter so much which ofthe various stepping stones you take throughout your career, so long asthere is method in the madness!What are some of your career highlights?While many people think that the high point of my Oxford experience wasreceiving a DPhil – what Oxford calls a PhD – one of the greatest academicexperiences of my life was to have the privilege of being supervised by oneof the greatest jurisprudential scholars of the last century, Professor JohnFinnis, the author of Natural Law and Natural Rights, amongst other majorworks. As a keen tennis player, it was also pretty hard to beat being thescoreboard operator for Centre Court at Wimbledon for the fortnight ofthe whole championship at my final year at Oxford, and officiating at boththe men’s and women’s finals. In more than 20 years of service with amajor international law firm, I developed with the firm’s support a uniqueconsultancy role across multiple areas of practice, research, and training.More recently, my service on a three-member expert panel appointed bythe Australian Government has resulted in the Government’s acceptanceof our recommendations and their progressive enshrinement in three majorpieces of law and regulation affecting the national economy – namely theCompetition and Consumer Act, Australian Securities and InvestmentsCommission Act, and the Franchising Code of Conduct.What advice would you give to anyone considering embarking on aMonash law degree?Law matters in a civil society governed by the rule of law. Law is both adiscipline and a profession. Law is now globalised. Law shapes and isshaped by other societal conditions. Above all, law is about justice. Youhave many opportunities here to pay more than lip service to these ideals.The greatest opportunity available to every Monash law student is to takeadvantage of the multiple educational, personal, practical experiencesand support networks that are available to you through the University, theFaculty, and the LSS. As you move towards the end of your degree andpossible career opportunities, you might be surprised at how much theeducational and non-educational opportunities available to you allow youto develop skills and experiences that potential employers of all kinds findvaluable. This is an aspect of strategic career planning that is worthy ofreflection and planning from your first year in law onwards....and staffProfessor Sarah JosephProfessor, Director of the Castan Centre forHuman Rights LawList some of your career highlights:What do you enjoy most about your role inthe Faculty?I work with a great team of people. Humanrights is a very energising area: it has beengreat to work with committed students in thearea, many of whom have gone on to dynamichuman rights careers.• Appointment as Director of the Castan Centre in 2005• Co-authorship and publication of International Covenant on Civil andPolitical Rights which has become recognised as the leading casesand materials book on one of the world’s most important human rightstreaties.• Having over 4,000 followers on twitter (follow me at profsarahj)How do you try to have a positive impact on undergraduate students?The Castan Centre operates many programs for UG students such as theGlobal Internship Program, the moot on the Victorian Charter of HumanRights and Responsibilities, and its inhouse internship opportunities. I alsotry to give engaging lectures – it is much better to have an interacativeclass than for them to just listen to me drone on.Do you have any advice for students considering a law degree atMonash?Don’t panic if it all seems a bit bewildering at first. But don’t expect it tobe easy either. Scratch the surface and all law is interesting, and if you areinterested, you will achieve better results!List some of your career highlights?Jamie WalvischLLB, Assistant Lecturer (Criminal Law andProcedure, and Lawyers’ Ethics)Why did you choose your current careerpath?I enjoy teaching, learning about new andinteresting matters in my field, and engagingwith others who have similar passions. A life inacademia allows me the flexibility to pursue allof these interests, as well as to work within thevibrant University culture.Working at the Victorian Law Reform Commission on their Defences toHomicide project (which led to the abolition of provocation as a defence,and significant reforms to the law of self-defence).Working at the Judicial College of Victoria, developing the VictorianCriminal Charge Book (which is the leading guide used by judges wheninstructing juries in criminal trials)How do you try to have a positive impact on Undergraduate Students?I try to instil a passion for the subjects I am teaching, as well as to ensurethat my door is always open for students who require any additionalassistance.What advice would you give to someone considering embarking on adegree with Monash Law School?Although you may need to work hard at times, make sure you take time toenjoy yourself and fully appreciate everything the University has to offer.30

Associate Professor Adam McBethLecturer in both the UG and PG programs,Deputy Director of the Castan Centre andConvenor of Mooting and AdvocacyWhat do you like best about your currentrole?The Castan Centre for Human Rights Lawprovides some amazing opportunities to makea difference and to have an impact on policymakers in Australia and around the world –for students and academics alike. I am alsoenjoying the task of running the faculty’s mooting program, which givesstudents an intensive experience in research, advocacy and the ability tothink on their feet.Why did you choose your current career path?After a brief period of legal practice, I left to do a PhD, and then decidedthat I preferred the intellectual freedom of exploring the questions thatinterest me, rather than being bounded by the questions of a particularclient – so I never went back.Coaching the Monash team in the Jessup International Law Moot has alsobeen very rewarding, watching the transformation of the students from thebeginning to the end of the competition.The publication of my three books have also been career highlights.How do you try to have a positive impact on Undergraduate Students?My main focus at the moment is on the mooting program, which providesstudents with practical skills and a depth of research and legal knowledgeway beyond anything they can learn from books or lectures.In my teaching, I try to engage with students in interactive lectures and tryto look beyond the simple content of the law to understand the forces thathave shaped the law and ways is which it might be reformed in the future.Would you mind telling me one piece of advice you have for anyoneconsidering embarking on a degree with Monash Law School?Embrace the opportunities. Don’t look at your course as just a means toa degree; there is so much more going on that can end up changing yourlife in ways you didn’t expect if you just take some of the opportunities thatcome your way.List some of your career highlights?Having an impact on policy reform by providing evidence to parliamentarycommittees and engaging with United Nations bodies, the World Bankand other agencies to promote human rights in their work....and alumniAryo SetyosoAssistant Director, Bank Indonesia(LLM 2000)Currently I work as a litigation lawyer for BankIndonesia (the Central Bank of Indonesia).I enjoyed studying at Monash as thelecturers were very helpful and have a strongcommitment to assisting the success ofinternational students.Law is very focused on language. The waywe understand, think and express ourselvesare particularly important in handling and settling legal issues. Skills inthe English language are very helpful however you do not have to be anEnglish expert, you can get it if you work hard!Jane Siu Yu LeeBE (Civil), LLBGeneral CounselZurich Insurance (Hong Kong)Working as an in-house counsel allows me towork on all sorts of different legal issues everyday, from something as small as a customercomplaint to something bigger like a globalinsurance program. I survived the transitionfrom an engineering background to the legalenvironment smoothly and believe anyonewho has an interest in reading would fit in studying law. All the lecturersat Monash Law School make you feel welcome and they are all veryenthusiastic with shaping the future legal profession.Andy EvansBCom/LLB (Hons) 1998What are some of your career highlights?What is your current role and what do youenjoy most about it?The flexibility to be involved in business ina variety of capacities whether as a lawyer,director, member of management committees,corporate or commercial advisor, all of whichare underpinned by the skills I have developedthrough my legal training.There have been many including instructing high profile clients in sports/media disputes as a junior lawyer through to working internationally.Currently I am involved in the development of the renewable energyindustry in Australia, an industry with global importance and reach.What were the best aspects of studying at Monash Law School?The progressive, contemporary approach exhibited by Monash generallythat goes beyond the academic content of your degree and applies to howyou think. This approach shapes not only your educational developmentbut also your personal development.What advice do you have for anyone considering embarking on a lawdegree at Monash?Be open to the many opportunities that are possible not only during yourstudies but later on in life. Having the Monash name and experience behindyou will position you well for whatever you want to do in life, whether it bein law or otherwise.31

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