Please note that the teaching dates for LAW5367 have changed and the new dates will be as follows:
8th, 9th, 15th & 16th October 2015 (8.30 – 3.30; 1 hr lunch break)
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Please note that the teaching dates for LAW5367 have changed and the new dates will be as follows:
8th, 9th, 15th & 16th October 2015 (8.30 – 3.30; 1 hr lunch break)
The Law Library & Law Chambers student services would like to announce the delivery of a new loans machine in the library node at the Law Chambers.
For any difficulties, please see student services front desk for assistance.
Discover the huge range of law resources available. The State Library of Victoria has the largest publicly available law collections in Victoria. Established by Sir Redmond Barry, the collection is rich in historic depth and maintains up to date collections of legislation, law reports, journals and text books.
Join a tour of the collection (1hr) followed by a session exploring the electronic legal resources available both in the library and from home (45min). Stay for one or both sessions.
Meet in the foyer at 1.00pm
Dates: Monday 13 May, Wednesday 15 May, Friday 17 May
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Venue: State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Cost: Free
Bookings essential: #8664 7099/ inquires@slv.vic.gov.au /slv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us
Enquiries: Donna Brown, State Library of Victoria
Tel: 8664 7443
Web: www.slv.vic.gov.au
Discover the huge range of law resources available. The State Library of Victoria has the largest publicly available law collections in Victoria. Established by Sir Redmond Barry, the collection is rich in historic depth and maintains up to date collections of legislation, law reports, journals and text books.
Join a tour of the collection (1hr) followed by a session exploring the electronic legal resources available both in the library and from home (45min). Stay for one or both sessions.
Meet in the foyer at 1.00pm
Dates: Monday 13 May, Wednesday 15 May, Friday 17 May
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Venue: State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Cost: Free
Bookings essential: #8664 7099/ inquires@slv.vic.gov.au /slv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us
Enquiries: Donna Brown, State Library of Victoria
Tel: 8664 7443
Web: www.slv.vic.gov.au
Creyke, McMillan, and Smyth (2012). Control of government action : text, cases and commentary. L G5 C927C 2012
It was on hold for a student but not on the shelf when it was to be collected. Please return immediately.
Legal Reasoning and Law Assessments
Date: Wednesday 5th September
Time: 3:00 – 3:50pm
Location: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St
Legal logic is a particular genre. This seminar will explore the nature of legal reasoning and demonstrate how it applies to the particular assignment types you will encounter in your Law studies.
Date: Tuesday 10 and Friday 13 July
Time: 10 – 11 am for both.
Topic: Effectively integrating sources.
By using the five different types of legal sources in various ways, from citing through to summarising, you can effectively emphsise your points and respond to counter arguments.
Book on my.monash, from the drop-down menus choose Law Library, Clayton; City campus; and add keyword ‘Law’
Tuesday 5 June, 10 – 11 am.
From thesis statement to conclusion: Learn writing strategies that will make your argument emerge strongly
Find out what an ‘academic voice’ is, and how to establish one; learn to use others’ writing to advance your own argument, not detract from it by overwhelming your own voice.
Tuesday 29 May, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
What is a case note, and how do I write a good one? This session will look at the sample case note provided on the Law Library Guide, and critique its structure, language, and referencing with regard to lecturers’ expectations
Friday 1 June, 1 – 2 pm
Make your language clear and accurate, and learn what to check for in the final stages of preparing your assignment for submission.
Tuesday 29 May 10 – 11 am.