Student Support in the University
Academic Progress
All members of staff are ready to see any student at any convenient time to discuss their work or specific problems, academic or otherwise.
Mäori Support Services
The Otago University Mäori Centre http://www.otago.ac.nz/maoricentre/ works from a kaupapa Mäori philosophy. The Centre strives to support Mäori students in their pursuit of academic excellence and works to strengthen cultural and social networks available for students. Academic support is available for Legal System LAWS 101 and all the 200-level LAWS papers. For more information feel free to contact the Mäori Centre at 519 Castle Street or phone/fax 479 8490.
Student Services
The University provides health, counselling, chaplaincy and career advisory services for all students. Details can be found in the "General Information" section of the University Calendar.
Contact phone numbers are: Health and Counselling Service 479 8212 and 479 8213; Careers Advisor 479 8243; Chaplaincy 479 8497, 479 5348.
Student Finance Adviser
Check out the student finance web site for further information.
Students With Disabilities
Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact Law Faculty staff and advise them of their needs.
The University's Disabilities Information and Support office is located at 262 Leith Street. The Manager, Ms Donna-Rose McKay, (telephone 479 8245) or the advisory staff will discuss any problems disabled students may be having with their studies and can advise them about financial assistance from the Academic Facilitation Fund.
Student Learning Centre
The Student Learning Centre offers a range of services to assist all students to improve their study and learning skills. Workshops are held regularly on a wide range of topics designed to make your study more manageable and enjoyable and to help you develop skills to take into life beyond university. All services are free of charge to enrolled students. Drop in and see what the Centre offers. They are located at 533 Castle Street North (opposite Selwyn College) telephone 479 5786, email: student-learning-centre@otago.ac.nz.
Harassment
A list of Contact Persons, who will provide support and advice to victims of harassment, is available from the SOULS office (Hocken Building 8C11). In accordance with the University policy on ethical behaviour these people will respond to complaints promptly and with sensitivity, provide support and general advice, and advise the complainant of action that may be taken. "Harassment" includes sexual harassment, and the abuse or improper assumption of power or authority (academic, supervisory or administrative) by one person over another. Copies of the University's policy may be obtained from the Registry or from the University website.
Law Library
The Robert Stout Law Library is an outstanding resource for the Faculty’s students and academic staff. It contains over 80,000 volumes, including primary legal materials from New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Canada, the USA, and India. The library also subscribes to over 70,000 e-journals and databases including WestLaw, Lexis.com, HeinOnline, LegalTrac, and NZ resources from Brookers, CCH and LexisNexis NZ. Key law e-book collections include Making of Modern Law, UK Treatises and historical works in HeinOnline Legal classics and many others.
Study space occupies three floors and includes a computer lab and wireless Internet connections. Law Library staff provide one-to-one research consultation, database tutorials, and tours, to ensure students are able to accomplish their research effectively and efficiently. For more information, see the Law Library website.
Technology & Study Space
Students at the Faculty of Law are provided with the necessary technology environment to enable them to focus on their studies. Students are assigned email and network accounts, which allow them to access the Otago network from on or off campus.
International students
The University’s International Student Office serves as a resource for international students. Its services include assistance regarding immigration matters and support in adjusting to life in New Zealand. Comprehensive information for international students is available at the International Student Office web site.
Housing
The university has several managed halls of residence for first year and later students. If you prefer private accommodation, living costs in Dunedin are very affordable, with a variety of options within walking distance of the University campus. For more information, see the Accommodation Office.
Students Association
The Otago University Students Association provides support for students via their Student Support Centre. OUSA also provides support for Queer students: telephone 479 5445, email q.support@ousa.org.nz.
