VLF Internship Program 2026-27

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

Victoria Law Foundation's internship program aims to give current law students an understanding of our work to improve legal capability 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 (2026/27 financial year)
Job Details
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Department: Victoria Law Foundation
Work Type: Other
Job Function: Legal
Classification: As per advertisement
Work Location: Melbourne - CBD
Reference: VG/VG/VLF2025-12
Closing Date: 15-Mar-2026
Salary Range: As per advertisement
Job Duration: 20 days
Attachments: Recruitment_Pack_INTERNSHIP_2026-27_Final.pdf (PDF, 669KB)
Job Specification

Contact: HR Advisor
HR@victorialawfoundation.org.au

Position Details

About our Internship Program 

Victoria Law Foundation's Internship Program aims to give current law students an understanding of our work to improve legal capability and access to legal services in Victoria

Interns will be paired with a VLF supervisor and will work across differnt VLF areas 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 professional
    • Grants
    • Communications & engagement
    • Research
  • Visits to major Victorian jurisdictions and institutions
  • Attendance at appropriate meetings and events
  • Experience researching and drafting documents or other materials
  • Understanding of systems and processes which underpin our 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).

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

How to apply

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

IMPORTANT NOTE: 
Applications without a CV, copy of Academic transcript and Covering letter which includes response to 5 key questions (see recruitment pack) will NOT be considered.

Applications close
Midnight Sunday 15 March 2026

For more information contact: HR@victorialawfoundation.org.au

Alternatively visit: https://victorialawfoundation.org.au

We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply.

 


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