Business and Law Peer Mentoring

About our program

Our 5-week peer mentoring program runs every trimester in Weeks 1–5 and is open to all Business and Law students.

We offer a blend of campus and online mentoring so that you can take part no matter where you are located. Joining the program is an excellent way to get started.

All Business and Law students are welcome to visit our MS Teams Business and Law Mentor Community, so you don’t miss the latest updates on student events, competitions, conference, opportunities, and photo galleries of past events!

Mentor training

You can:

Get a mentor

Be supported by, and get advice from an experienced student.

Students at a Business and Law drop-in space

Our student mentors care, and are invested in your success. By joining the program you will:

meet with your mentor(s) and a small group of new students weekly
gain study support
make friends
set yourself up for success and be inspired!

Key dates

Trimester	Date
Trimester 2	Applications now open Applications close Friday 17 July Program starts Monday 6 July

Late applications are accepted until the end of Week 2. After Week 2, we can offer 1:1 support with our Mentor Student Team Leaders via phone, email or online meeting.

Get a Mentor for Trimester 2 2026

Be a mentor

Support new students in their first few weeks of study.

Mentor sign-up desk

Are you a current and experienced Business or Law student who wants to support new students? We offer training and resources to help you become a mentor.

By joining the program you will:

guide new students and be a role model
receive opportunities to attend exclusive events
gain experience and skills for future employability.

Eligible students will also gain access to a $700 grant as part of the Faculty Volunteer Peer Mentor Support Scheme.

Applications to be a mentor in Trimester 2 2026 are now open, and will close 5pm Thursday 28 May.

Key dates

Online training	2–4.30pm Tuesday 16 June 10am–12pm Wednesday 17 June
New and returning Mentor networking lunch	12–1.30pm Friday 19 June at Burwood Campus

Apply to be a mentor in Trimester 2 2026

Book a 1:1 appointment

Make a time to chat with one of our student mentors or program staff.

Drop-in spaces

Our drop-in spaces are open to all Business and Law students at any stage of your university journey – have a break on us with chats, snacks and coffee vouchers, as well as merchandise to be won!

It's an opportunity to connect with other students (and our academics who may join us), have your questions answered or simply have a chat. Feel free to attend even if you haven’t joined our 5-week program.

Week	Date	Location
1	Monday 6–Friday 10 July, daily from 2–3pm	Deakin Burwood, Elgar Road campus, Building LC, Level 2, LC2.003 Deakin Waterfront, Building D, Level 2, community area next to Student Central
2	Tuesday 14–Thursday 16 July, daily from 2–3pm
3	Tuesday 21 July and Thursday 23 July, from 2–3pm
4	Wednesday 29 July and Thursday 30 July from 2–3pm
5	Wednesday 5 August, 2–3pm

Students at a Business and Law drop-in space

Study Success sessions

Access our 30-minute recordings aimed at helping you succeed in your studies and beyond.

If you are a commencing Business and Law student in T2 2026, you will automatically receive details about these sessions via our weekly email.

All session recordings and presentation slides are available for all business and law students to access in our MS Teams Business and Law Mentor Community.

Topics:

Survival arrival tips
Effective study notes and assignment tips
Which major to choose?
Work Integrated Learning/Study Tour info
Presenting with impact
Build your brand: Be job ready (LinkedIn/resume)
Law exam preparation
General exam tips

Further opportunities

Other peer mentoring programs

Discover all available mentoring programs at Deakin.
THRIVE: wellbeing and study success sessions

A series of virtual workshops to equip you with the essential skills you’ll need to succeed.
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