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Business and Law Peer Mentoring

Get off to a great start with your studies with help from an experienced student mentor.

Business and Law Peer Mentoring

About our program

Our 5-week peer mentoring program runs every trimester from Week 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.

Get a mentor

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
  • be able to make friends
  • set yourself up for success
  • be inspired!

Applications for Trimester 2 2023 have closed.

Please contact bl-mentor@deakin.edu.au for further support.

Be a mentor

Are you a current and experienced business or law student who wants to support new students? We offer training and resources to help you support our new students.

By joining the program you will:

  • guide new students and are role models
  • receive opportunities to attend exclusive events
  • gain experience and skills for future employability.

Apply now to be mentor

Drop-in spaces

As a business or law student, you're welcome to drop in at any stage of your uni journey. We have drop-in spaces on campus at Burwood and Geelong Waterfront, and online via Zoom.

Drop-in spaces
DayTimeCampusLocation
Monday6.30–7pmOnlineOnline via Zoom - contact us for a link
Tuesday 1.30–2.30pmBurwood
Waterfront
Burwood Building LC - by Little Bang Café
Geelong Waterfront Library
Wednesday6.30–7pmOnlineOnline via Zoom - contact us for a link
Thursday11am–12pm Burwood Building LC - by Little Bang Cafe
Friday12.30–1pm OnlineOnline via Zoom - contact us for a link

Online workshops via Zoom

Online workshops via Zoom
Day/DateTimeTopicRegistration link
Wednesday 12 July 2–2.30pmChoose Your Major

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/648548194107

Tuesday 18 July11–11.30amEffective Study Notes and Assignment Tips

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/660855315037

Monday 28 August3.30–4pmBuild Your Brand: LinkedIn and Resume Tips

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/664386807827

Tuesday 5 September2–2.30pmGeneral Exam Tips

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/664391953217

TBATBALaw Exam TipsTBA

Online Successful Mind in Study, Work and Life sessions

The Successful Mind in Study, Work and Life is a guide developed by Professor Michael E Bernard for students to achieve success by understanding how their mind works.

Students from ALL faculties are welcome to attend and should register to obtain the Zoom link and access to the online guide.

Online Successful Mind in Study, Work and Life sessions
Day/DateTimeTopicRegistration link
Monday 24 July1.30–2pmSuccessful Minds: Growth Mindset

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/660879557547

Friday 4 August10.30–11amSuccessful Minds: Resiliencehttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/660881914597
Monday 7 August1.30–2pmSuccessful Minds: Self-Acceptancehttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/664396807737
Friday 15 September10.30–11amSuccessful Minds: GRIThttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/664404942067

Further opportunities

Contact us

If you have a question about our peer mentor program, please contact us.