About the LPL Program

The Program is available to Law dual degree students (LLB) and Juris Doctor (JD) students in their first year of Law School. The program provides first-year law students with an opportunity to meet face to face with senior law students and other first-years to talk about law, study, and success at university. The aim of the program is to develop students’ understanding of legal concepts and skills needed for the study of Law. The program is available free of charge to any student who needs it, and students with English as a second language are encouraged to join the program as soon as classes begin.

First-year students meet in groups of three to eight with a senior law student for an hour once a week during the term. Peer Leader sessions commence from week 3 until week 9 excluding Reading Week (Flexibility Week). In week 10, Leaders run 1 hr exam preparation workshops.

The Peer Leaders are senior students from both the Undergraduate and JD programs. Peer Leaders need to have a solid academic record but more importantly are empathetic, work well with others and are good listeners. Peer Leaders are not de-facto lecturers, their role is to facilitate discussion, encouraging the students to work through problems and issues amongst themselves.

Peer Leaders are recruited throughout the year. New Peer Leaders receive a short orientation to the program and there is ongoing support offered via scheduled meetings with the Program Manager and other tutors in weeks 5, 8 and 11.

The casual pay rate is Level 3/Step 1: $47.0375 (including casual loading)

For further information please contact: Mr Mark Duffy (LPL Manager).

Email: m.duffy@unsw.edu.au

LPL Position Description

• Current LLB students who have completed 2 years of studies
• Current JD students who have completed 6 subjects in their program
• Solid Weighted Average Mark (WAM), Distinction average preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of the course content and the ability to share knowledge and skills with students in the targeted course
• Facilitating study sessions for students
• Commitment to the development and support of students
• Motivated to supporting students with their studies 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work with diverse group of students and commitment to social and cultural diversity
• Attend meetings with other Peer Leaders and LPL Manager

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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