Our Clinics and Placements

Our Clinics and Placements

Find out about the types of clinics we have available and what they offer.

Monash Law Clinics - Clayton

Our flagship community legal centre; established over 40 years ago and located on the doorstep of Monash University's Clayton Campus.

Monash Law Clinics - Melbourne CBD

A community legal centre in the heart of Melbourne's legal precinct.

Springvale Monash Legal Service

A partnership between SMLS and Monash Law; this community legal centre provides free legal advice to members of the public.

LawTech Clinic (with Lander & Rogers and BotL)

The first of its kind: A 12 week University-industry partnered, clinical legal technology project.

The Innovation / Start Up Clinic

This is a great opportunity for students who want to work with entrepreneurs and are interested in developing their commercial expertise.

Virtual Access to Justice Clinic

Explore the intersection between law and technology in the provision of legal service, including how technology can be used to increase access to justice.

Anti Death Penalty Clinic

Undertake important research to inform public policy in international regions, or take on cases involving vulnerable individuals who have been impacted by the death penalty.

Castan Centre Human Rights Clinic

This is an exciting opportunity to work with human rights organisations in Australia or overseas under the supervision of the Castan Centre.

Castan Centre Internship

The Castan Centre Internship provides an opportunity to work closely with Castan Centre staff and academics to further the Centre’s research and policy work.

Modern Slavery Clinic

Work collaboratively on specific projects pertaining to different forms of modern slavery (e.g. human trafficking, debt bondage and forced marriages).

The National Justice Project Clinic

Undertake an exciting work placement at a new university-run online (temporarily) legal clinic working on dynamic and ground-breaking projects.

The TradeLab Clinic

The TradeLab Clinic placement offers a unique opportunity to work with real clients on pressing issues of international trade and investment law.

Australian Law Reform Commission

The ALRC is a federal agency that reviews Australia’s laws to ensure they provide improved access to justice for all Australians.

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria

The EPA’s role is to reduce harmful impacts on the environment and human health caused by pollution and waste.

Grata Fund - Democracy and Freedoms Clinic

Monash Law Clinics and the Grata Fund have partnered to offer a new clinic in the area of strategic litigation and freedom of information (FOI).

The Public Transport Ombudsman

The PTO is an dispute resolution body proving a free, fair and informal service for the resolution of complaints about Victorian public transport operators.

The Victorian Ombudsman

The Ombudsman provides a free, independent, accessible and impartial service to Victorians.

The Coroners Court of Victoria

Students will work within a Coroner’s team comprising a Solicitor and Registrar, or with another senior member of the Legal Services team

The Supreme Court of Victoria

Students participating in this placement program will work with judges and other judicial staff members of the Supreme Court of Victoria as well as faculty members from Monash University.

Align Law

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a boutique firm with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie is a multinational law firm which specialises in corporate and commercial law matters. Established in 1949, it is one of the largest law firms in the world.

Bureau IP

Bureau IP is a boutique Intellectual Property firm with high profile local and international clients across a broad array of industries such as – hospitality, design & sport, fashion and travel.

Cooper IP

Cooper IP is a new and rapidly growing Intellectual Property Firm that has been established to satisfy a market need for personalised and high quality IP services.

Dennis Family Corporation

Work with one of Australia’s largest privately owned residential developers and home builders.

Forty Four Degrees

Forty Four Degrees is a boutique Australian Law Firm working to assist both individuals and businesses in areas such as technology & startup law, wills & estates and family law.

Gilchrist Connell

Gilchrist Connell is a vibrant niche insurance law firm with deep industry knowledge and breadth of experience.

Holding Redlich

If you're interested in human rights this is a fantastic opportunity for you. Learn everything from compensation for workplace injuries and discrimination to assisting elderly victims of fraud.

Isakow Lawyers

Isakow Lawyers is a Melbourne based law firm with over 30 years experience in the practice areas of commercial litigation, family law, commercial law, property law and general law.

King & Wood Mallesons

Students participating in this clinic will work with two Partners in the Mergers & Acquisition team, learning about corporate governance

Lacey & Co. The Integrity Group

Lacey & Co. The Integrity Group is a boutique firm based in Ballarat.

Lander & Rogers

Work within a leading independent Australian law firm who is strongly committed to pro bono & community work.

Media Arts Lawyers

For over 20 years, Media Arts Lawyers has given practical and commercial legal advice to clients throughout the entertainment, media, and creative industries.

Mills Oakley Everyday Justice

Sanicki Lawyers

Sanicki Lawyers is a boutique commercial and intellectual property legal practice specialising in the creative industries and small business.

Stary Norton Halphen

If you have a keen sense of justice, are attracted to a career in criminal law and are motivated to learn in a fast moving and dynamic environment then this placement is for you.

Wingate Group

Work within a leading Australian private markets finance and investment house.

Carlton & United Breweries (CUB)

Work with one of the most iconic companies in Australia with its history dating back to 1832.

Deoblockchain

Work with this start-up company that has recognised the power of emerging technologies to improve the supply chain industry.

Imperium Group

A clinical placement at Imperium will offer valuable insight into a fast paced and dynamic private company.

Tennis Australia

Placement opportunities are available at Tennis Australia’s HQ at Melbourne Park with its in-house legal team.

Vicinity Centres

Join the in-house legal team at one of Australia's leading retail property groups to help advise the business on a broad range of legal matters.

Lawyer Assisted Family Dispute Resolution Clinic

Each student will assist in a lawyer-assisted family dispute resolution session and represent one of the parents during mediation.

Open Justice Project

Join a student panel to assist leading barristers with pro bono matters.

Self Sourced Clinical Placements

Have you sourced a fantastic placement opportunity here in Victoria, interstate or internationally? See if the placement is eligible for credit.

Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV) Clinic

Monash Law Clinics and Social Security Rights Victoria are partnering to offer a new clinic in the area of social security rights.

Integrated Services for Survivor Advocacy (formerly SECASA)

In this placement, student provide assistance to victims of sexual assault.

Street Law

Work with Professor Jeff Giddings and a group of volunteer students to develop your legal skills and present community legal education talks to school groups.

The AED Legal Centre

The Association of Employees with Disability Centre provides free legal advocacy to people with a disability in the areas of employment, education and training.

The Climate Justice Clinic

Law students participating in the Climate Justice Law Clinic will learn to use their legal skills to address the urgent need for increased climate change mitigation action.

The Family Violence Clinic

In this placement, students provide assistance to victims of family violence

The Health Justice Clinic

The Health Justice clinic is an opportunity for students to participate in a new, distinctive model of legal practice known as a Health justice Partnerships (HJP).

The JobWatch Clinic

In this placement, students are based at Jobwatch, a community legal centre located in central Melbourne which specialises in employment law.

Victorian Legal Aid

VLA provides legal aid services to members of the community both in-house and through contracted private lawyers.