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FIND US
The best way to reach the MULS Common Room and our office in 6 First Walk is via the entrance outside 4 Western Road:
CONTACT: 6 First Walk, Level 3, Macquarie University, NSW, 2109
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Website: www.muls.org
Email: enquiries@muls.org
Instagram: muls_macquarie
Twitter: @muls_macquarie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ macquarie-university-law-society/
MULS Facebook Page
The Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ MacquarieUniversityLawSociety/ will keep you up-todate with the latest MULS news and events. ‘Liking’ this page allows you to be notified of events across all MULS departments.
Facebook Cohort
Joining your respective Facebook cohort will allow you to interact with other students, as well as receive information that is relevant to your year group.
LLB students — join MULS Law Student Group (LLB Commencement Year 2023) https://www.facebook. com/groups/905205450620222. This link is available on the MULS Facebook page, under the tab ‘Groups’.
You should check your student email regularly, as you will receive important emails from Macquarie staff on university updates, legal job opportunities, PACE and internship opportunities, external competitions, exchange information and more. You will also be sent updates from iLearn.
Semester 1 Events Semester 2 Events Date Date
O-Week
Junior Client Interview
Negotiations
Semester 1, Week 1 Semester 2, Week 3
Semester 1, Week 3 Semester 2, Week 3
Semester 1, Week 3 Semester 2, Week 3
Semester 1, Week 4 Semester 2 TBC
Semester 1
Diversity and Pride Moot Alternative Careers Guide
2: TBC
Criminal Law Moot Wellbeing Guide
AGLC4 Workshops
Start of Semester Drinks I
Semester 1
First Workshop - Tuesday 14th March 11am (ONLINE)
6 April 2023 (Thursday, Week 7)
Start of Semester Drinks II
Intervarsity Gala Day
2, October 30
10 August 2023 (Thursday, Week 3)
3 September 2023 (Sunday, Week 6)
5 May 2023 (Friday, Week 9)
Law Cruise Championship Moot
Clerkship Presentations
2, Week 8
ADR Championship
Clerkship Buddy Program World Mental Health Week
Clerkship Fair and Interview Roulette Law Ball
Paper Presentation
Clerkship Guide and Resume and Cover Letter
LexisNexis Research Workshops
Release of Hoodie and Crewnecks
Environmental Law Speaker Night
Alternative Careers Fair
Alternative Pathways with your Law Degree Panel
Law Revue
Juris Doctor and Postgraduate Careers Panel (Online)
Fun Charity Fundraiser Event
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First-Year Convenor Advice
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Tips on Note-Taking
Take Care of Yourself
Legal Profesion Basics
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Macquarie 101
Welcome to Law School! My name is Mikaela and I am in my Fourth Year of Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) and Bachelor of Laws. I am the MULS Director of Publications for 2023 and am responsible for coordinating, editing, writing and supervising the operations of Publications released this year such as The Brief (Law Student Magazine) and the Guides (including the one that you are reading now!).
Firstly, I just want to tell you all that I am so proud of all you getting into Law School. You all have worked so hard to get where you are, and that is an achievement in itself. You all deserve to be here! Don’t be afraid to say hi to any of us from the MULS Team if you end up crossing paths with us. I know for me, I am more than happy to stop for a chat!
Whether you want to look at the different initiatives that each portfolio has, the events running through the year, need some tips or tricks for academics, need some words of advice and motivation from students, academics and graduates if you feel low, or other university administration matters, I hope this guide assists you in your transition to University life. Remember, Law School is challenging but also an exciting time in your life to not only grow academically but to also grow personally! In University, you are given the opportunity to explore the extracurriculars that suit your interest, make professional connections through events and establish friendships and support systems, and it is up to you to take advantage of those opportunities.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this Guide, without your assistance, this Guide would not have been possible. From the contributors from students and academics who have helped in writing sections, to the MULS Team who have taken the time to give tips to consider, to the designer of this Guide, Julien Ortiz, who has tirelessly worked on this. Her creative direction in executing the style of Guide is nothing short of extraordinary.
JOSHUA BRERETON
Welcome to Macquarie University!
Congratulations on your successful admission to Macquarie Law School. We trust that you find value in your legal education, learning about the wide-ranging and fascinating areas of law with practical application to our personal and professional lives. We are confident that our well-equipped faculties of law, collaborative and friendly social environments, and eye-catching campus will create an enjoyable and worthwhile student experience.
work/life balance and social life. These habits should be prioritised in your first year, especially given the potentially unsettling transition from high school to law school in terms of assessments, marking guidelines, and differing standards and expectations.
We wish you all the best for your future law studies, and are hopeful that you will have a fulfilling and rewarding university experience that can be informed by this First Year Guide. In this Guide, you can learn from academic advice, understand the roles of various MULS Portfolios and how you can best get involved in our initiatives and take advantage of numerous social and professional events!
Try to enjoy and make the most out of your university experience. Good luck!
PRESIDENT'S WELCOME
My name is Josh, penultimate student of a double degree in Law and Commerce. As a law student who has worked two jobs coupled with full-time university commitments, I understand the importance of establishing good study habits that don’t compromise a healthy BRENDAN
MULS is a dedicated student group and representative body for all Macquarie Law School students providing meaningful professional and social initiatives throughout the academic calendar. Whether you are interested in social justice, writing articles about current societal and legal conversations, expanding your social networks, or articulating submissions in a moot court before a bench of judges and opposing counsel, MULS has opportunities for all student interests.
After seven years of primary and six years of secondary education and countless hours dedicated to your learning, congratulations and welcome to Macquarie University, the Macquarie Law School, and the Macquarie University Law Society (MULS). It is an incredible privilege to begin this new chapter of tertiary education within an environment brimming with opportunity, like-minded peers, and supportive academics and tutors.
My name is Brendan Piech, and I am in my fifth year studying for a Bachelor of Laws. In 2023, I have the privilege of serving the Macquarie Law School community as the President of the Macquarie University Law Society.
The MULS First-Year Guide provides essential information to ground your feet and commence your studies at Macquarie. You will find valuable details regarding enrolment, the law units you will complete this year, MULS and the 2023 Executive Council.
Like many of you will have, I had certain expectations of what studying at university would entail. I saw myself sitting in inspiring lecture theatres, having large social networks, and involvement in exciting extracurricular endeavours. It took me several years to realise that unless I took ownership in dictating my experience at Macquarie, my expectations would not materialise. I look back favourably two-and-a-half years ago to when I put my name down for the MULS Junior Client Interview and Novice Moot Competition. Six months later, I joined the MULS Executive Council. I wish nothing less than for each of you to experience the enrichment of what this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity can have in store for you.
The Macquarie University Law Society (MULS) is run by Macquarie law students for Macquarie law students. It is the largest student-run society at Macquarie University and has existed as a representative body for all Macquarie law students for over 40 years. It exists also to assist students in their personal and professional development while at law school.
