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Internships

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At 鶹madou Law&Justice, we offer a diverse range of internships, giving students the chance to put theory into practice,providingtraining, practical experience and a real insight into future career paths in law and criminology.

We encourage students to gain practical experience to complement the theory in their programs by offering a range of outstanding internships.

Law internships

The internship program provides formal and informal training, supervised practical legal experience, in planning and implementing key aspects of research, writing, advocacy and related activities, as well as client engagement and legal representation.

Studentshave the opportunity tointern at anorganisationfocused on legal practice, strategic litigation or advocacy work, policy areas, research and/or law reform. This may be at a range oforganisationssuch as law firms, government departments, non-governmentorganisations(NGOs), social justiceorganisations, or at 鶹madou Law& Justiceresearchcentres. Students also have opportunities to gain valuable experience as student editors of law publications and journals.

The Law internship courses offer students the opportunity to criticallyanalysethe law, the legal profession and the legal system. Students are supported by experts in the field as well as 鶹madou academics to gain training and practical legal experience as well as a unique insight into future career paths.

Law internships are available to eligible students enrolled in 鶹madou Bachelor of Laws (Double degree), Juris Doctor and Master of Laws programs. Enrolment is by course authority and is subject to a selection process.

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws and Juris Doctor can apply to extend their internship for an additional 6UOC.The extended course will build upon the initial internship by introducing an in depth applied research component.

Criminology Work Integrated Learning placement

Criminology Work Integrated Learning placements provide students with the unique opportunity to gain practical experience and a deeper understanding of criminal justice and related agencies. Aligned with 鶹madou’s emphasis on work-integrated learning, this course is a structured and supported work placement designed to give students practical experience in tackling criminal justice challenges through working with a criminal justice related government or non-governmentorganisation. This will be a one-of a kind experience to help students understand how criminal justice works in practice.

Criminology placements are only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Program (BCCJ) single or double degree (excluding BCCJ/Social Work)and students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Psychological Sciences or Bachelor of Arts andBusinesswith a Criminology Major. Enrolment is by course authority and is subject to a selection process.
“My internship at Legal Aid NSW’s Strategic Law Reform Unit provided invaluable insight into the practical workings of law reform and advocacy. By contributing to policy analysis and legal research and collaborating with experienced law reform officers, I gained an understanding of the critical role of law reform in advancing social justice and addressing laws that disadvantage vulnerable communities. This opportunity not only enhanced my analytical and communication skills but also strengthened my commitment to contributing meaningfully to the development of a fairer, more just legal system.”

Adrienne Byrne, JD student

How toapply

All applications and expressions of interest, other than the 鶹madou Law Journal, are to be submitted within the application period to.

鶹madou Law Journal applicants can find more information on the.

For application dates and deadlines, current 鶹madou Law&Justice students shouldvisitor, for further information, go toor contact Student Services.

  • Some of ourinternship partnersinclude:

    • Amnesty International
    • Australian Disputes Centre
    • Australian Human Rights Institute 
    • Australian Pro Bono Centre 
    • Diplomacy Training Program   
    • Environmental Defender’s Office
    • Grata Fund
    • Justice Action 
    • Kaldor Centre 
    • Legal Aid - Strategic law reform unit
    • Migrant Justice Institute
    • National Copyright Unit, NSW Dept of Education
    • Refugee Advice & Casework Service (RACS)
    • Shopfront Youth Legal Centre
    • 鶹madou Legal & Compliance  
    • Youth Law Centre
    • Aboriginal Legal Service
    • Arts Law Centre of Australia
    • Human Rights Watch Australia 
    • Hume Riverina Community Legal Centre
    • The Justice and Equity Centre - 鶹madouless Persons' Legal Service
    • Immigration Advice and Rights Centre
    • National Justice Project
    • Office of The Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW)
    • Redfern Legal Centre
    • Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding (and Crown Solicitor’s Office)

  • Some of our currentpartnersinclude:

    • ADRA Community Centre Blacktown
    • Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOSCAR)
    • Centre for Criminology, Law & Justice
    • Community Restorative Centre
    • Department of Communities and Justice - Corrective Services (Community Corrections)
    • Gendered Violence Research Network
    • Justice Support Centre
    • NSW Ombudsman
    • Street Industries
    • Yuwaya Ngarra-li Partnership

Relevant courses

/ 鶹madou Law Internships

鶹madou Law Postgraduate Internships

Human Rights Internship Program

/Law Internships: Extended

/ Australian Journal of Human Rights

Criminology Work Integrated Learning Placement