Disclaimer

Please note that this blog is intended for the students and parents associated with MacGregor State High School. Please check areas of interest as seen on the blog to confirm dates and other information as there will be occasions when dates will change and the information may not be included in the blog as it may not have been received by the school. Posts prior to July 2021 may have reference to different schools as this blog was initially developed for students when I was the Guidance Officer at another school.








Sunday 28 April 2013

University of Melbourne

Deferral Policy Reminder
This year The University of Melbourne have received a number of enquiries about the application and approval process for undergraduate deferral. Please be aware that  that requests for deferral are not granted automatically. For each intake the availability for deferral and criteria used for assessing applications for deferral varies between each undergraduate degree at the discretion of the Faculty.
Prospective and current students wishing to further discuss deferral are recommended to contact the relevant Faculty Student Centre that teaches their undergraduate course via 13 MELB (13 6352).


What is the LSAT?

 Why does Melbourne Law School use it? What does it test and can you prepare for it?

The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is a standardised test designed by an independent body, the Law School Admission Council. It is required for admission by more than 200 law schools around the world. Melbourne Law School is the only Australia law school that uses the LSAT.

It is designed to measure aptitude for the study of law; no prior knowledge of law is required or advantageous.

Selection into the Melbourne JD is based on three selection criteria:
1.  Academic results from all previous tertiary studies
2.  LSAT score and essay
3.  A personal statement (up to 850 words).

Benefits of using the LSAT as a selection criterion:
·      Predictor of academic success in the study of law
·      Global benchmark for diverse field of applicants from different countries and with different education and work backgrounds
·      Fairer admission process; Evidence of current level of academic skills
·      Useful preparation for return to study.

The LSAT comprises five multiple choice sections and a writing section. The writing section is administered at the end of the test and is not scored by LSAC. Copies of the writing sample are sent to all law schools to which a test taker applies.

It is highly recommended that students prepare for the LSAT. Many bookshops stock LSAT preparation books or they can be ordered online. Melbourne Law School also runs “How to prepare for the LSAT” events. All applicants for the Melbourne JD must register for the LSAT prior to applying.