Sasha Lytas

Self-directed study vs. a classroom with teacher support and individualized support

Organization: a large part of your studying is done outside of contact hours. You need to be organized so you don't fall behind.

Different marking system and standards

Compulsory units LAW1101 Introduction to

legal reasoning LAW1104 Research and

writing LAW2101 Contract A LAW2102 Contract B LAW2201 Torts A LAW2202 Torts B LAW3101 Administrative

law LAW3201 Constitutional

law LAW3301 Criminal law and

procedure A LAW3302 Criminal law B LAW3401 Property law A LAW3402 Property law B

Quasi-Compulsory units

LAW4169 Equity

LAW4170 Trusts

LAW4171 Corporations law

LAW5104 Civil procedure

LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society

LAW5159 Evidence

Electives!• 8+ depending on

what degree you are doing (single or double)

• Choose whatever you like based on your interests or future career path.

What order

should I do them

in?

What order

should I do them

in?

Textbooks vs casebooks. Interpreting case citations:New South Wales v Lepore (2003)

212 CLR 511Names of partiesYear of case Volume numberLaw Report AbbreviationFirst page number

Which books should I buy?

What other books can I get from the library that will be

helpful?

Which books should I buy?

What other books can I get from the library that will be

helpful?

Lectures vs. Tutorials.Assessments in tutorials.How to prepare.

Everyone is different! You need to find out what works for you.

Notes in lectures.Case summaries.Exam notes: Long and Short.

LSS tutorialsLSS CompetitionsMonash Association of DebatersMake your own study groups with

friends

Being a good law student means achieving a good work/life balance, NOT constantly studying.

If life is getting stressful, ask for help early Monash Faculty Mental Health services.