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:
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 |
| Friday 7 March | 10am | Survival arrival tips | |
| 2 | Tuesday 11 March | 3pm | Work Integrated Learning/Study Tour info |
| Wednesday 12 March | 3pm | Effective study notes and assignment tips | |
| 3 | Monday 17 March | 2pm | Build your brand: be job ready (LinkedIn/Resume) |
| Thursday 20 March | 3pm | Which major to choose? | |
| 4 | Monday 24 March | 3pm | Presenting with impact |
| 8 | Tuesday 29 April | 3pm | General exam tips |
| Thursday 1 May | 3pm | Law exam preparation |
Further opportunities
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Discover all available mentoring programs at Deakin.
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A series of virtual workshops to equip you with the essential skills you’ll need to succeed.
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Check out the great variety of DUSA clubs on offer to students.
