On-campus study 
Students are important
The success of our students is important to the School of Law. Every effort is made to make their time with us as rewarding and enjoyable as possible. We recognise that the transition from secondary school to university can be difficult and that postgraduate study can be challenging when trying to balance the competing demands of family and employment. The teaching and administrative components of our programs seek to take account of these factors by offering courses in a variety of modes, by being as flexible as possible in teaching and assessment regimes and by responding to requests for assistance speedily.
Teaching is a priority
Within the School, teaching is our first priority. School of Law staff are committed to ensuring that our students are taught in the best possible manner and provided with all the facilities they need to further their education. The methods used within the School of Law and the University generally, to cater for the needs of its students include:
- Instructionally designed materials
- Library services
- Examination Centre network
- Study groups
- On-line learning - Deakin Studies Online (DSO)
First year students attend three hours of lectures and one tutorial (one hour) per week for each Law unit they undertake. Later year students attend three hours of lectures per week for each Law unit they undertake. On-campus classes are scheduled between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.
Study groups
Undergraduate students are encouraged to study and learn cooperatively by using their practical legal skills firms to firm working relationships amongst themselves. This creates a School environment that is personal and cooperative but which remains demanding and challenging in character.
Supportive administration
The School of Law seeks to provide responsive administrative support for students. Because of its size there is a flexible and friendly interaction between students, academic and administrative staff which provides students with easy access to course advice and guidance generally.
On-campus study at the Melbourne Burwood Campus
All courses offered by the School are available on the Melbourne Burwood Campus (full-time or part-time). Lectures, seminars and tutorials conducted in these programs are held during the day with some running in the early evening.
On-campus study at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
The LLB degree is available on the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus (full-time or part-time). The on-campus lectures, seminars and tutorials are held during the day. First year off-campus students will also have the advantage of electronic tutorials via DSO.
On-campus study at the Warrnambool Campus
From 2007 the first two years of the LLB were offered at the Warrnambool Campus. The on-campus lectures, seminars and tutorials are held during the day.
Classes
Classes are conducted over a Trimester. As far as possible, the material to be covered in a unit will be taught evenly over that period and it is expected that new material will be covered throughout the duration of the trimester.
When structuring the classes for each unit, the Law School has taken account of the prescriptions for accreditation specified by the Council of Legal Education (COLE). This has determined the rate at which most of the compulsory units in the LLB degree are taught.
Week Zero
The University runs an orientation program for first year students, designed to introduce both on-campus and off-campus students to many aspects of the University. Information sessions as well as many social activities will be scheduled during the last week of February. Details are provided on enrolment days.
