VLF Internship Program 2026-27
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)
| 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.


