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.

You can:

Get a mentor

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

Be a mentor

Support new students in their first few weeks of study.

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.

T1 2025 applications are now closed. T2 applications open May 2025.

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 – come along and you could win a cafe voucher!

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.

Burwood Building LC Level 2, Common Space LC2.003 next to lifts
Geelong Waterfront Building D, the Waterfront Pantry Cafe

Trimester 1 2025

Week	Date	Time	Campus
1	Thursday 6 March	10.30 – 11.30am	Burwood and Waterfront
2	Thursday 13 March	10.30 – 11.30am	Burwood and Waterfront
3	Tuesday 18 March	2.00 – 3.00pm	Burwood and Waterfront
4	Tuesday 25 March	2.00 – 3.00pm	Burwood and Waterfront

Trimester 1 events

Attend our on-campus meal series: come along to enjoy free food and socialise. All Business and Law students are welcome! Click to register now!

Burwood Campus Building LC, Level 2, LC2.003 common space by staircase/lift.
Geelong Waterfront Campus Building D, Level 2, common space next to Student Central.

Also don’t miss our Online Trivia Night to challenge your knowledge and take home amazing prizes!

Study Success sessions

Join our online 30-45 minute workshops aimed at helping you succeed in your studies and beyond.

If you are a commencing Business and Law student in T1 2025, you will automatically receive details about these sessions via our weekly email. If you are not a commencing Business or Law student in T1 but would like to join, please request the Zoom details by emailing bl-mentor@deakin.edu.au.

Week	Date	Time	Topic
1	Tuesday 4 March	3pm	Understand your timetable
1	Friday 7 March	10am	Survival arrival tips
2	Tuesday 11 March	3pm	Work Integrated Learning/Study Tour info
2	Wednesday 12 March	3pm	Effective study notes and assignment tips
3	Monday 17 March	2pm	Build your brand: be job ready (LinkedIn/Resume)
3	Thursday 20 March	3pm	Which major to choose?
4	Monday 24 March	3pm	Presenting with impact
8	Tuesday 29 April	3pm	General exam tips
8	Thursday 1 May	3pm	Law exam preparation

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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