The Lawrie McCredie Student Support Program

Lawrie McCredie

For over 30 years from 1966 to 1999, Lawrie McCredie CBE, worked with the Faculty of Law at Monash University as a teacher, mentor, administrator, friend and colleague to literally hundreds of staff and thousands of law students. Lawrie’s reputation as a teacher and a scholar in the field of wills and probate was exceeded only by his popularity as the Faculty’s Sub Dean, a position he held for many years. In this capacity he was widely respected and admired and is remembered by all for his relationships and support of students of the Law School. Since retiring, Lawrie was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of his outstanding contribution and services to legal and tertiary education.

Enhancing the student experience

To honour and continue his work the Lawrie McCredie Student Support Program offers a range of much needed and important programs, designed to assist Monash Law students by enhancing their student experience, building community and helping to develop leadership, communication and other highly valued skills.

Program objectives

  • provide leadership skills training and opportunities to Monash Law students to enhance graduate employability
  • promote student engagement and learning by facilitating a sense of community within the Monash Law School
  • add value to the core curriculum of the Monash Law School by providing a suite of co-curricular support activities and services
  • encourage and acknowledge academic excellence within the student body
  • engage alumni in the activities of the Monash Law School
  • develop a flexible, responsible program which meets the needs of students, alumni and the legal profession, and thereby attracts sufficient personal and financial support.

In support of the objectives, the faculty has developed a five-year plan. You can also view the report on the activities undertaken in 2009 below.

Donate to the Lawrie McCredie Student Support fund

If you wish to make a donation, you may do so online.