2022-2023 Internship null

Kick start your career in the legal sector with an internship at Victoria Law Foundation.

• Victoria Law Foundation's internship program aims to give current law students an understanding of our work to improve legal literacy and access to legal services in Victoria
• Get experience working for a not-for-profit legal body, grow your networks and get behind the scenes exposure to a range of alternative legal careers
• The internship is for 20 days (2022/23 financial year)

Position Details

Interns will be paired with a Foundation manager or supervisor and will work across the teams depending on the capacity of staff and the interests of the intern. Interns can generally expect the following:

• Exposure to all areas of work
  • Education including events, schools and profession
  • Grants
  • Communications
  • Research
• Visits to major Victorian jurisdictions and institutions
• Attendance at all appropriate meetings and events
• Experience researching and drafting documents or other materials
• Understanding of systems and processes which underpin the work.

The internship aims to give you an understanding of the work of the Victoria Law Foundation and exposure to alternative careers in the legal sector. It is an opportunity to see a broad range of activities that support Victorians in understanding the law. Please note that your supervisor at the Foundation may not be a lawyer and that your allocated project may not be strictly legal in nature.

Who can apply

You must be a current law student at an Australian university (living in Victoria) undertaking either an undergraduate law degree or a JD (Juris doctorate).

Diversity and inclusion

We encourage students from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for our internship.

The Foundation is committed to a workforce that represents many different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints. The more diversity we have in our team, the more perspectives we have, and the more bright ideas we can share and develop. We strive to foster a professional and inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued and feels safe. 

The Foundation will employ appropriate, effective and flexible strategies to improve opportunities, and will make reasonable adjustments to policies, practices and requirements where necessary to provide equal opportunity. We understand that balance between work and other parts of our lives is important, and we support flexible work across all our roles. 

How to apply

Please ensure you read the internship recruitment pack. This tells you everything you need to know about the program, how to apply, and the selection process.

You must apply for the position online. Click the APPLY NOW button below.

Please note: Applications without a CV, copy of Academic transcript and Covering letter which includes a response to 3 key questions (see recruitment pack) will not be considered.