Internship 2023-24
• 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 (2023/24 financial year)
Department: | Victoria Law Foundation |
Work Type: | Casual/Temporary |
Job Function: | Legal |
Classification: | As per advertisement |
Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
Reference: | VG/INTERNSHIP-2023-24 |
Closing Date: | 19-Mar-2023 |
Salary Range: | As per advertisement |
Job Duration: | 20 days |
Attachments: | Recruitment_Pack_INTERNSHIP_2023-24.pdf (PDF, 1.24MB) Job Specification |
Contact: | Fabiola Superina and Nikita Batch internship@victorialawfoundation.org.au |
Position Details
Interns will be paired with a VLF manager or supervisor and will work across the teams depending on 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 VLF and exposure to alternative careers in the legal sector. It is an opportunity to see a broad range of activities which support Victorians in understanding the law. Please note that your supervisor at the VLF 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 response to 3 key questions (see recruitment pack) will not be considered.
Applications close
Midnight 19 March 2023
For more information
Email: internship@victorialawfoundation.org.au
Or contact
Fabiola Superina
Education Manager
T (03) 9604 8116
or
Nikita Batch
Education Officer
T (03) 9604 8166
Alternatively visit: https://victorialawfoundation.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/