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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.