NSW Law Reform Commission Summer Internships

The NSW Law Reform Commission invites law students entering their final year in 2011 to apply for legal internships to work alongside Commission members and legal staff during the summer university vacation, 2010-2011.

Interns work as volunteers on a full-time basis. The Commission does not provide any remuneration or financial assistance to interns.

While not financially remunerated, an internship at the Law Reform Commission provides an opportunity to work closely with the Commissioners and law reform staff and contribute directly to the development of proposals for law reform. Depending on the reference this could mean undertaking research, contributing to drafting consultation documents, assisting with consultation processes, or helping draft reports. The

Commission credits the contribution of interns in its published papers.

The Commission seeks to provide a stimulating environment and a varied experience for interns.

Interns should be available to work for 8-12 weeks, commencing in December 2010 or January 2011, and are invited to indicate their availability in their application.

Information about the Commission's work and structure can be provided at their website: www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lrc

 

Your application

Successful applicants will:

1.have a strong academic record
2.demonstrate well-developed legal research and writing skills
3.demonstrate an ability to contribute to a team environment

Applications should contain a statement outlining how they meet these three criteria, together with a curriculum vitae and an academic record. Applications should be forwarded to the Commission at lrc_intern@agd.nsw.gov.au.

If you have questions you can email at the address above or call us on 8061 9270. Closing date for applications is 30 September 2010. Interviews for short-listed candidates will take place around October 2010.

 

Contact details:

NSW Law Reform Commission / lrc_intern@agd.nsw.gov.au / Tel: (02) 8061 9270