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Regional Clinic - Bendigo (LAW4803), Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) (LAW4803), Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) (LAW4803); Hamilton Locke (LAW4803), The Royal Womens Hospital (LAW4803), Gallagher Bassett (LAW4803), PolarBlue (LAW4803), Monash Law Clinics - Impact Clinic (LAW4811). Divorce Clinic (LAW4813), County Court Commercial list (LAW4813), Supreme Court - Winding up List (LAW4813).

2026 Dates

Period	Start	End	Applications open (4.30pm)	Applications close	Orientation
Clinical period 1**	27 January	8 May	21 November (2025)	8 December (2025)	22 January
Clinical period 2	11 May	14 August	20 February	9 March	7 May
Clinical period 3	17 August	20 November	3 July	20 July	13 August

* Dates are subject to change; Clinical units are subject to their own set of Discontinuation Dates. Students should check these before deciding to withdraw from a unit. ** Clinical Period 1 results will be released June 1

CP2 2026 Placement Application form

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Placement offerings

IMPORTANT NOTE: Explore potential clinical placement opportunities for 2026. Please be advised that availability may differ for each clinical period. The placement opportunities available will be listed in the application form.

Law firms View

Align Law is a boutique firm founded by lawyers who have an entrepreneurial spirit. We pride ourselves in understanding our clients’ business needs and finding the best legal solutions. We act for high profile landmark projects for pre-eminent local and international clients. We are united in our vision to break away from the traditional mould in which law firms operate in order to become a truly innovative and forward thinking legal services provider.
Students participating in this clinical placement will be working with all team members at Align, supervised by our lawyers, and will be guided by one of the founding partners of Align Law. You will be immersed in a broad range of legal matters including, but not limited to, matters in Property Law, Planning Law, Construction Law and Corporate and Commercial Law.
Not only will you be encouraged to have client interaction, you will be tasked to take carriage of a minimum of one file (including client management) throughout the clinical placement period at Align Law. In addition, there will be plenty of events which you are invited to join to take a peek into what life is like at Align.
At Align your imagination is the limit. You will be encouraged to be creative, to challenge conventions, to collaborate with consultants, contacts, and clients and to identify and create alignments for yourselves.
At Baker McKenzie, we are different in the way we think, work and behave. Our story is one of imagination, determination and hard work. Like no other law firm, we were born global, so thinking and working globally is embedded in our culture. For over 70 years, our people have helped nurture our unique organisation. We have followed clients into new markets, establishing offices driven by local lawyers and talent. And our growth has been organic, giving us a strong, common culture that runs through our Firm.
We offer our people access to market-leading, cross-border, local, and industry-focused matters for leading multinational and domestic clients. We understand our clients' businesses, industries, and strategic objectives. We work with our clients to overcome the challenges of competing in the global economy. We have an unrivalled ability to provide training and secondment opportunities across our global network. We have an inclusive culture of learning, coaching and opportunity, where you work in small teams on matters that cross borders. We are The New Lawyers for the New World.
What will I do during my clinical placement?
Students who undertake this placement will have the opportunity to work with one of three practice groups, namely Construction, Corporate (Global Reorganisations) or Dispute Resolution. They will be given real work and responsibility and be exposed to our Australian and international clients, just like our junior lawyers. Working with lawyers of all levels, they will be guided by a supervisor and buddy, and with the Firm's strong culture of mentoring, they will receive coaching and feedback throughout the program. They will also have the opportunity to connect and network with our people and attend relevant professional development sessions and social events.
The types of work in which students will be involved include: drafting correspondence, preparing court documents, drafting advices or agreements, document review tasks, attending client meetings, attending court/mediations, attending meetings with barristers, attending meetings with expert or other witnesses, attending settlements, preparing client alerts - and, of course, you will have the opportunity to put into practice those excellent legal research skills you have gained at university.
Students applying for this program should have a keen interest in commercial law and be able to demonstrate this interest through their studies and experiences. Students are also encouraged to express an interest in one of the three practice areas above.
Forty Four Degrees is a boutique Australian Law Firm working to assist both individuals and businesses. As lawyers, our duty to the court and to the client is paramount, although sometimes in tension with each other. The mission of each lawyer at 44 is to navigate this with honesty, integrity, and humility.
Forty Four Degrees believes in taking the holistic approach to clients and their journeys and assisting them to navigate their interactions with the law.
We aim to be responsible corporate bodies in areas of social justice, environmental issues, and staff well being. We will be quick, mobile, and responsive to the market and emerging technologies.
Our policy is to promote diversity and equality to all people we interact with irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and will actively seek employees from diverse backgrounds as we appreciate the value of differing experiences.
Forty Four Degrees practices law across a range of areas including:
- Technology and startup law;
- Property law including conveyancing and leasing;
- Commercial law;
- Civil litigation;
- Wills & estates;
- Bankruptcy and insolvency;
- Criminal law;
- Family law; and
- Professionals facing investigations and charges from their regulatory bodies.
Duties of the placement might include:
- Observing legal processes and actively suggesting ways to implement technology to improve efficiency;
- Attending client and stakeholder meetings;
- Filing paperwork for various files;
- Going to court to file documents or instruct;
- Opening and closing files in LEAP;
- Under supervision, drafting orders and simple divorce applications;
- Indexing litigation files, discovery and drafting routine correspondence;
- Drafting letters of demand using precedents;
- Taking a chronology or client statement and ensuring that follow-up action is taken;
- Ensuring introductory materials are given if necessary and that client is allocated to the appropriate person;
- Researching cases for website, social media publication and CPD presentations; and
- Designing and drafting marketing materials and online web forms for client information purposes
About Hamilton Locke
We are an international law firm evolving the traditional approach to corporate and commercial legal services. We were established in 2018 and have offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle and Auckland. We advise clients across Australia and New Zealand, and we have been recognised as one of Australia’s fastest growing law firms.
Hamilton Locke’s Melbourne Office comprises 10 partners and 21 legal staff practicing in the areas of:
- Corporate, Public and Private M&A and Private Equity,
- Banking and Finance including Restructuring and Insolvency,
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution;
- Intellectual Property, Technology and Privacy;
- Competition and Consumer Law;
- Private Clients.
Law students participating in the Hamilton Locke placement program may do work for one practice group, or work across multiple practice groups, during their placement depending upon student interest and workflow requirements.
The types of tasks students may be involved in during the placement are:
- Undertaking legal research and drafting memos on a range of legal issues relevant to client instructions, developments in particular areas of the law or practice development/internal and external publications;
- Reviewing, summarising and analysing contracts, legislation and court documents;
- Reviewing and proofreading contracts and client reports;
- Preparing draft documents/agreements/court forms using firm precedents;
- Assisting with projects such as due diligence or litigation discovery and assisting with the drafting and preparation of due diligence reports;
- Attending virtual and in-person meetings with clients; and
- Attending weekly team meetings.
Law students with an interest in corporate and commercial law are encouraged to apply.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted for interview by a panel from King & Wood Mallesons. You must be available for interview between 10 and 11 December 2025

Students participating in this clinic will work with two Partners in the Mergers & Acquisition team, learning about corporate governance and the practical application of shareholder rights to companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
The M&A partners will take you through the legal and commercial frameworks and the current governance and corporate social responsibility challenges faced by ASX listed companies. With that background, you will do a ‘deep dive’ on a major ASX listed company’s corporate governance report, working closely with the M&A partners and also the company secretary or general counsel of the company.
In collaboration with the M&A partners and the chosen company’s company secretary or general counsel, students will prepare a group report that gives their views on how well the company complies with corporate governance reporting requirements and potential areas for improvement.
During the clinic, students will have full access to KWM’s offices and resources, sitting within the M&A team and will have weekly sessions with the M&A partners.
For over 20 years, Media Arts Lawyers has given practical and commercial legal advice to clients throughout the entertainment, media, and creative industries. Acting for high-profile talent and multinational companies alongside emerging and fledgling projects, we set the benchmark for creatively strategic legal solutions – no matter the deal size. Our combined experience means that we have the skill, deep networks, lateral thinking, and foresight to achieve the best commercial outcomes for our clients. We don’t just do the paperwork, we think creatively to develop strategic solutions and structure intelligent deals.
Duties of the placement might include:
- Taking notes during client consultations;
- Filing paperwork for various files;
- Marking up, comparing, reviewing and proofreading contracts;
- Drafting memos of advice;
- Drafting letters of demand and other correspondence using precedents;
- Researching laws, regulations and relevant cases;
- Students who have studied IP Law are encouraged to apply.
Mills Oakley Everyday Justice is a Community Legal Service owned, and operated in collaboration with, leading national law firm Mills Oakley. Everyday Justice delivers pro bono support to individuals and small businesses who aren’t eligible for Legal Aid or a Community Legal Centre. We’re a generalist service offering advice and representation in employment, residential and commercial tenancy, credit & debt, financial abuse, wills & estates, discrimination and public interest law, among a lot more.
You’ll be working on research briefs, legal drafting, taking instructions from clients and be their introduction to Everyday Justice. You’ll work with the team on developing advice for clients and be there for the delivery - we cover a lot of areas so we’ll match matters to your interest.

In house legal View

7-Eleven Australia is locally operated, with approximately 750 stores across Victoria, NSW, ACT, QLD and Western Australia. Our purpose is to make everyday easier so Australians can live a good life. Find out more about the company on our website: www.7eleven.com.au.
The Legal Centre of Excellence consists of a dynamic team of 7 lawyers and one paralegal, lead by 7-Eleven’s General Counsel. The team advises on general commercial contracts, property / leasing agreements, trade practices issues, franchising, privacy, intellectual property, technology and litigation. The team uses a business partnering approach to support the business to implement strategic and commercial initiatives whilst minimising legal risk.
This placement will be based in 7-Eleven’s national corporate office in Richmond within the Legal Centre of Excellence. Applicants with an interest in general corporate, property, franchising and competition and consumer law are encouraged to apply.
The placement student will be involved in:
- preparing summaries of legal agreements (including supply agreements and leases);
- drafting and interpreting legal, policy, and procedure documents;
- drafting correspondence;
- legal research;
- performing company and property searches; and
- discovery and other tasks related to court and tribunal proceedings.
Selection criteria:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Initiative, team player but also able to work independently and a ‘can-do’ attitude; and
- Must not be related to or involved with any current or recently former 7-Eleven franchisee, and disclose any relationship with any current or former 7-Eleven employee.
The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council is a public interest organisation with the following purposes:
- To encourage co-operation among the veterinary boards in Australia and New Zealand;
- To advise and make recommendations to the veterinary boards in Australia and New Zealand in relation to:
  - The accreditation of veterinary schools and of courses leading to a degree in veterinary science or medicine;
  - Assessment of the suitability for practice in Australia and New Zealand of persons with foreign veterinary qualifications; and
  - Uniform criteria for recognition of qualifications for registration;
- To provide advice on matters concerning the occupational regulation of veterinarians including general and specialist registration;
- To encourage standardisation and quality assurance of veterinary services to the community in all jurisdictions;
AVBC also works to ensure the sustainability of the veterinary profession to protect animal welfare and the public.
As part of the placements, students would be required to conduct legislative and regulatory analysis, engage with stakeholders, critically assess the current legal and legislative landscape and contribute to the development of specific policies relevant to the Australasian veterinary profession. There may be the possibility of ongoing employment depending on the success of the placement(s).
Bapcor is an ASX200 supplier of automotive parts and accessories, leading organisation in the automotive aftermarket across Australasia.
Expected tasks include:
1. Ingestion of contracts into our new DocuSign CLM (which we are in the process of rolling out across the business) – this involves reviewing contracts to summarise them and input key commercial terms into DocuSign across a range of different contract types
2. Attending Procurement/Legal team meetings
3. Supporting Procurement Team in preparing internal contract approvals
4. Preparing any helpful resources
Position Overview
This role offers a practical, hands-on learning experience within the Choice Hotels Asia-Pac Legal team. The student will gain exposure to commercial and franchising law, governance, contract management, compliance processes, and cross-functional business operations.
This position is based at Choice Hotels’ head office in Southbank, Melbourne.
Type of tasks and activities the student may take part in:
- Drafting legal correspondence and legal documents under supervision.
- Reviewing commercial agreements and conducting legal research. * Attending monthly team meetings.
- Supporting document organisation and contributing to the efficient management of legal information and workflows within the team.
Learning Outcomes:
- Develop practical skills in contract review, drafting, legal research and compliance. * Build familiarity with key regulatory frameworks, including the Franchising Code of Conduct.
- Gain experience in varied work that demonstrates how in-house legal functions operate within a business environment.
- Improve capability using Office 365, DocuSign, and other relevant legal and business systems.
Essendon Fields
Essendon Fields is an award-winning commercial, aviation and retail precinct located on the site of Melbourne’s first airport, only 15 mins from Melbourne’s CBD. The Essendon Fields’ Legal team comprises Stacey Pettit (General Counsel & Company Secretary) and Kim Grant (Legal Counsel). Both practitioners have strong property and commercial law backgrounds and a deep understanding of the evolving legal landscape, where keeping up with the latest developments and strategies is crucial for a successful leasing business.  Stacey was listed as a Leading Female Lawyers in Australia – Elite Women 2023 by Australasian Lawyer and has been named by The Legal 500 on their most recent GC Powerlist for Australia in 2022 and 2023.
Law students participating in this clinical placement will gain a practical understanding of in-house law within a business context, under the supervision of a supportive legal team. Students will be exposed to a broad spectrum of legal matters e.g. airport operations, planning, development projects, leasing and regulatory compliance.
The types of tasks students may be involved with while on placement include:
·       Reviewing and editing various agreements, with a focus on leases and licenses;
·       Legal research and drafting memorandums on issues relating to aviation, property and planning;
·       Exploring and implementing AI and digital law initiatives;
·       Developing professional office skills e.g. attending meetings, drafting correspondence and legal documents; and
·       A presentation to Essendon Fields’ senior management or department on a topic mutually agreed (i.e. previous intern presentations on Airport Act requirements for a specific area).
Law students seeking practical inhouse experience are encouraged to apply, particularly those with an interest in aviation, property, planning, construction and commercial law. The placement offers exposure to a fast-paced, varied and highly practical legal environment, closely aligned to the day-to-day operations of a major airport precinct.
Gallagher Bassett (GB) is Australia’s largest Third-Party Administrator (TPA). Our focus is refreshingly simple: we manage insurance claims on behalf of insurers, brokers, government bodies and self-insured corporations. GB is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gallagher, a global organisation employing over 56,000 employees, and has recently acquired NDIS plan manager, My Plan Manager Group. GB has six offices across Australia located in the Northern Territory, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, employing almost 2000 staff. Find out more about our company on our website: Home | Gallagher Bassett Services.
The GB Legal Team consists of the Chief General Counsel and the Head of Legal, Compliance & Ethics, with a Compliance Manager. The Team advises on client contracts, general commercial contracts, tender responses for new clients, technology and litigation. The Team is also responsible for supporting GB to comply with its compliance obligations including privacy, modern slavery, CPS230 and the new climate reporting standards, as well as the operationalisation of GB’s Ethics Program. Using a partner approach with our Operations, the Executive and the Senior Leadership Team, the Legal Team’s role is to support our business to implement strategic and commercial initiatives whilst minimising legal and regulatory risk.
Aside from working closely with and receiving regular coaching and support from the Head of Legal, Compliance & Ethics, the successful applicant will have ongoing valuable interactions with the wider Risk, Audit & Compliance team who also report into the Chief General Counsel.
This placement will be based in GB’s Melbourne office, located on Collins Street, which is the largest of our offices supporting GB’s biggest client, WorkSafe Victoria. Applicants with an interest in general corporate, general insurance, workers compensation, risk and compliance are encouraged to apply.
The placement student will be involved in:
- preparing summaries of legal agreements (including client and vendor agreements);
- drafting and interpreting legal, policy, and procedure documents;
- drafting and reviewing correspondence;
- legal research;
- responding to escalated complaints; and
- discovery and other tasks related to court and tribunal proceedings.
Selection criteria:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Initiative, team player but also able to work independently and a ‘can-do’ attitude.
- You don’t need to have insurance, claims or corporate work experience, but a passion for learning, dedication to service and a motivated disposition.
- You must also have a passion for helping others, as this is part of our DNA at GB. We’re here to support people through a difficult time, and empathy is important.
- Another key component of our selection process is cultural fit. We have a strong culture here at GB, and we want to know that students entering our organisation will feel right at home. While it’s difficult to understand a company’s culture until you join an organisation, we encourage you to read about our vision and company values on our website. We call it The Gallagher Way.
Integral Diagnostics Limited (IDX) is a leading medical imaging company renowned for its excellence in diagnostic services. Founded in 2006, IDX has expanded across Australia and New Zealand, becoming one of the largest providers of diagnostic imaging services and is committed to patient focused care and medical leadership. With a team of more than 1900 radiologists, imaging and support staff across 89 sites in Australia and New Zealand, IDX is an industry leader within the field. Engaging directly with real-world legal challenges in the healthcare sector, students will be equipped with an understanding of the complexities of in-house legal practice within an ASX top 300 listed company.
Through the clinical placement program, students will gain exposure to different areas of law and will have the opportunity to:
- be mentored by the IDX in-house legal team;
- gain insight to a wide range of legal issues, such as commercial, privacy and regulatory compliance matters;
- assist with the review and drafting of legal documents, which includes contracts, policies and procedures;
- assist with litigated claims and investigations;
- develop practical skills in legal research; and
- contribute to the provision of legal advice to key internal stakeholders and understand IDX’s broader business strategy and operations.
About IFM Investors
Established in 1994 by some of Australia’s leading industry superannuation funds, ISPT has grown over nearly 30 years into a $21.5bn portfolio of 140 properties across Australia, ultimately benefitting the more than 50% of working Australians who invest with us through their super funds to grow their retirement savings.
Position summary
The Placement Student is responsible for supporting the ISPT legal team to provide high quality legal services to ISPT and its businesses in a collaborative, proactive, timely and cost-effective manner.
Key responsibilities
> Support the Legal team in delivering outcomes on time and in line with expectations.
> Assist in the following areas of law:
- Capital transactions, including property acquisitions and disposals;
- Property development and constructions;
- Leasing;
- Corporate law; and
- Related matters (eg. confidentiality agreements, general legal advice, dispute resolution and taxation).
> Assist with updates to ISPT’s precedent documents.
> Assist with document preparation and execution.
> Prepare and attend business meetings including taking notes.
> Undertake research and review of relevant legislation, and provide relevant presentations.
> Act in accordance with the Company’s policies, risk and compliance standards, Statement of Ethics and Code of Conduct and to reflect the values and behaviours of ‘Our DNA’.
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KMD Brands is a global outdoor lifestyle and sports company and certified B Corporation.
The Group consists of three iconic brands: Kathmandu, Oboz and Rip Curl. Kathmandu was founded in 1987 in New Zealand to equip people for travel and adventure. Outdoor footwear brand Oboz joined the group in 2018 and is based in Bozeman, Montana USA, the gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Rip Curl, acquired in 2019, is a leading global surf brand born in Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia, in 1969.
Our purpose is to inspire people to explore and love the outdoors. We’re aiming to be the leading family of global outdoor brands – designed for purpose, driven by innovation, best for people and plant.
The KMD Brands Legal function is based in South Melbourne and consists of a Group Legal Counsel, Legal Counsel and paralegals. The legal function is headed by the Chief Legal and ESG Officer in Christchurch.
Students may experience a variety of brand protection work (trademark, copyright), commercial negotiations (contract review, NDAs), general advisory, regulatory compliance, legal training as well as observing how our legal function partners with business units on a variety of urgent and longer-term projects.
A bit about Melbourne & Olympic Parks

Melbourne & Olympic Park (M&OP) is an iconic, multi-venue precinct with few parallels globally. We showcase Melbourne to the world during the Australian Open and deliver hundreds of entertainment, sporting and community events each year across our world class venues.

At M&OP we are passionate about delivering world class customer experiences to every person, every event, every time. How do we do this? By seeking out the best talent to build a high performance, integrated team who are passionate about creating exceptional experiences for our guests.

Position Description

As a Legal Intern at M&OP you will work closely with M&OP's Legal Counsel and Head of Legal across a broad range of commercial and government activities, working with a wide variety of stakeholders to help provide legal advice and support. You will possess legal administration skills and an interest in the sports and entertainment industry.

As a Legal Intern at M&OP you will:
- Assist in drafting and proof-reading legal documents
- Perform administrative support such as filing, scheduling and maintaining legal files and databases
- Participate in meetings with key stakeholders of the organisation
- Conduct legal research
- Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned by the team
This is an excellent opportunity for a law student to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic legal environment and develop skills essential for a successful legal career
In 2025 these placements will be within either the Legal team or the Risk and Compliance team.
Motorsport Australia is the governing body for motorsport in Australia, facilitating motorsport across the country, under delegation by the sport’s global governing body, the Federation International d l’Automobile (FIA). It is responsible for overseeing all forms of motorsport activity in Australia,  everything from grassroots club events to professional motorsports.
Motorsport Australia’s vision is to see more people enjoying more motorsport, in more places, more often. This vision supports the belief that motorsport can improve health and social outcomes for the broader community. Motorsport Australia’s values are Excellence, Respect, Accountability and Pride and remain the anchor to the organisational culture.  The organisations purpose is to grow motorsport while delivering safe, innovative and socially responsible activities that are readily accessible at all levels, with a focus on grassroots.
Students placed with Motorsport Australia will work with the General Counsel and National Integrity Manager.  They can expect to assist with:
- Drafting partnership agreements
- Integrity investigations and running tribunals
- Preparation of materials for Board meetings
- Drafting and proof-reading legal documents
- Conducting legal research
- Learning about all things motorsport!
Peninsula Health is the major public health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. The Legal Services, Compliance and Risk Department at Peninsula Health is comprised of the following teams Legal Services; Compliance and Risk; and the Privacy and Information Release Unit. The Legal Services team consists of three lawyers, a law clerk, a MedicoLegal officer and two paralegal/administrative assistants. Legal Services provides Peninsula Health with expert legal advice, ensuring Peninsula Health’s strategic goals, objections and business operations conform and comply with legislative and regulatory requirements. Legal practice areas include:
- Health law advice;
- Medico-legal advice and dispute resolution;
- Coroners Court advice and representation;
- Guardianship and Administration advice and representation;
- Employment law advice and dispute resolution;
- Commercial and contract advice and transactions;
- Property advice;
- Intellectual property, including trademarks;
- Regulatory advice and management of AHPRA matters;
- Occupational Health and Safety advice; and
- Privacy, Confidentiality and Release of Information.
PolarBlue aims to provide zero emission energy to the world through its world-first technology developed in Australia. This is an exciting venture at the cutting edge of energy, data and technology. PolarBlue currently has offices in Australia, Singapore, US and UK. The student would work closely with Stuart Greaves and Charles Driscoll, (both experienced general counsels) at PolarBlue’s offices on Collins Street on various tasks involved in operating an energy, data and technology business, including:
-  research on energy regulation across Australia and internationally
-  attending to licencing requirements for energy sales
-  research and analysis on other laws required to operate such a business in Australia and globally, including privacy legislation, employment law, company law
-  drafting various contracts, including confidentiality agreements, energy sale agreements, consulting agreements
Sports Advisory Partners Australia (SAPA)
Sports Advisory Partners Australia (SAPA) is a full sports advisory firm located in South Melbourne, with offices also in Sydney and Adelaide. SAPA has a commitment to providing quality, meaningful and useful support that enables stakeholders and sports to realise their potential. Our advisory services include legal, strategy, commercialisation, governance & integrity, advocacy, regulatory and leadership & culture. SAPA is a registered legal practice in NSW.
SAPA prides itself on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment to deliver practical support for our clients. We build trust be showing our human side, understanding our clients’ needs and taking a values-based approach and empowering others to be best on ground.
As a student placement program participant at SAPA, you will gain invaluable practical experience working closely with the SAPA management team, helping you build the essential skills and foundations needed for a professional career in sport and/or law.
Responsibilities of Tasks
- Conducting legal research, information retrieval and fact gathering;
- Attending client meetings and drafting file notes;
- Providing administrative support to the wider SAPA team;
- Assisting with file management;
- Drafting correspondence and advice on legal, regulatory and integrity related issues;
- Drafting regulations, rules and policies; and
- Maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Tennis Australia Integrity and Compliance Team
A placement opportunity is available at Tennis Australia’s HQ at Melbourne Park within its Integrity and Compliance team. The team’s vision is to ensure that tennis in Australia is a safe, fair and inclusive sport at every level of participation and competition. It plays a key role in addressing issues such as safeguarding children, member protection, anti-corruption, anti-doping and online abuse.
The participant will be involved in a range of tasks supporting the legal and policy work of the team. This may include undertaking legal and policy research, assisting with the preparation and review of integrity-related documents and correspondence, and contributing to the development and implementation of national rules and frameworks. The role will also involve engagement with internal and external stakeholders, administrative support in disciplinary and complaints processes, and the drafting of clear and audience-appropriate communications.
This placement offers a valuable opportunity to apply legal skills in a national sporting body and to develop a deeper understanding of the legal and integrity issues facing modern sport. It will strengthen written and verbal communication, research and analysis, and problem-solving skills, all within a collaborative team environment. The participant will gain unique insight into working in-house at a leading sports organisation committed to upholding the integrity of one of the world’s biggest sports, tennis.
Tennis Australia Legal Team
A placement opportunity is available at Tennis Australia’s HQ at Melbourne Park with its in-house legal team. The main duties of the legal team are drafting and organising contracts with sponsors, partners and contractors for the Australia Open and other tennis tournaments, as well as being legal counsel for Australian tennis players and their sponsorship deals. It also manages the employment contracts for all Tennis Australia staff.
The participant will be involved in the preparation of a wide range of legal documentation including player, sponsorship, third-party service and employment contracts. This placement involves practical application of employment and contract law and will require the participant to work with in-house counsel in the discussion about, and preparation of, legal correspondence - skills which will strengthen written and verbal communication, application of law and analysis of legal problems – all critical to a career in the law. The placement takes place within a team in a professional environment, which will enhance teamwork skills and legal experience. This placement will provide the participant with an insight into working in-house at a leading sports organisation, which hosts one of the world’s biggest sporting events, the Australian Open.
The Lost Dogs Home North Melbourne

The Lost Dogs Home was established in 1910 with the aim to care for lost dogs, cats and other companion animals. We reunite lost pets with their families, find new homes for others, and always seek the best possible outcomes for all animals that come into our care.

Students on placement will work with the General Counsel, Director Legal & Risk at The Lost Dogs’ Home in North Melbourne.
The Legal & Risk function at LDH is fairly dynamic and moves between legal advice, contract drafting and review, and some litigation (typically more re-active) and the risk management functions which tend to be more pro-active e.g., managing the LDH policy framework, policy drafting and review, working with an external risk consultant with respect to our risk registers, business continuity plans etc. and coordinating legislative compliance activities.
Supporting Women’s Health Through Legal Expertise at Royal Women’s Health
The Royal Women’s Hospital is the state’s leading hospital for women’s and newborn healthcare – delivery specialist maternity, neonatal, gynaecology, oncology, reproductive and sexual health services to women in Melbourne, as well as those with complex needs from across Victoria and Australia. The legal team works with all departments of the Hospital to ensure safe, ethical, and legally compliant healthcare.
The Legal team includes two in-house lawyers, a law clerk, and two FOI officers all committed to navigating the complex intersection of healthcare delivery and legal obligations. The Legal team plays a vital role in safeguarding the Women’s operations, offering specialised legal advice that ensures the Women’s strategic goals and clinical services comply with evolving legislative and regulatory frameworks.

Our legal practice areas include:
- Health law advice, including informed consent, reproductive health, maternity care, and women's health rights;
- Medico-legal advice and dispute resolution, with a focus on sensitive cases involving obstetrics, gynaecology, and maternal outcomes;
- Coroners Court representation, including advocacy in matters involving maternal or perinatal deaths;
- Guardianship and Administration law, often relevant to vulnerable women and complex care scenarios;
- Employment law, supporting a predominantly female healthcare workforce;
- Commercial and contract law, including partnerships for women’s health programs and services;
- Property and facilities advice, such as infrastructure projects;
- Intellectual property, including protection of health research;
- Privacy, confidentiality, and information release.
About Wingate
Wingate is a leading Australian private markets finance and investment house that is dedicated to enlarging and enriching the lives of those with whom we interact. We are driven by our ethical approach, deep sense of responsibility and our capacity to inspire long term trusted relationships.
About the role
Wingate’s legal team provides legal services to all parts of the Wingate Group, including its property finance, corporate finance, corporate development, mortgage lending and shared service business units. Students participating in this placement program will work with Wingate’s six experienced lawyers at our offices at 101 Collins Street in providing a range of legal services and advice relating to:
- Finance transactions, including structuring and documenting lending transactions for property development, general corporate finance, securitisations and residential mortgage lending;
- Mergers and acquisitions;
- Funds management, including the operation and law relating to unit trusts and other investment vehicles.
Types of tasks you may be involved with while on placement:
- Research in relation to particular legal issues relevant to the business;
- Review and amendment under the guidance of a lawyer of contracts, including loan agreements, confidentiality; agreements, IT contracts, trust deeds and other fund documentation;
- Attendance at meetings with external counsel and clients to negotiate documents;
- Preparation of contracts based on internal templates;
- Assisting with implementation of legal initiatives within the business, including education and training of staff.
Vicinity Centres is one of Australia's leading retail property groups with a fully integrated asset management platform, and $23 billion in retail assets under management across 60 shopping centres, making it the second largest listed manager of Australian retail property. Find out more about the company on our website https://www.vicinity.com.au/.
The Paralegal & Legal Operations Team at Vicinity Centres consists of 6 paralegals with varying levels of experience. One of our fundamental responsibilities is to partner with the Legal Team as a skilled resource and provide technical support on legal matters. The Legal Team advises the business on a broad range of legal matters including acquisitions and disposals of real estate, complex retail and mixed-use development related matters, retail and commercial lease transactions, large-scale bank and debt capital market financing arrangements, as well as business-as-usual operations matters. The Paralegal & Legal Operations Team and the Legal Team are within the broader Legal, Governance, Risk & Safety (LGARS) team which consists of approximately 70 legal, risk, governance, compliance and safety professionals.
This placement will be based in Vicinity's national corporate office in Chadstone within the Paralegal & Legal Operations Team. Applicants with an interest in general corporate law and legal operations are encouraged to apply.
The placement student would be involved in:
- Drafting and interpreting legal, policy, and procedure documents;
- Drafting correspondence;
- Contract execution; Research;
- Assisting with legal operations projects;
- Maintaining company information and registers;
- Performing company and property searches; and
- Discovery and other tasks related to court and tribunal proceedings.
Benefits for you:
- Learn how the skills you have gained from your university studies are practically applied in the context of a large commercial company;
- Experience varied and interesting work to help you understand how in-house law operates in businesses;
- Gain an understanding of the appropriate written and verbal communication styles and formats for a professional, legal environment;
- Learn how to better navigate the Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint etc) and other commercial systems often utilised by both in-house teams and private practice firms;
- Work with a welcoming and friendly team (some also university students) in a modern office neighbouring Chadstone Shopping Centre!
Selection criteria:
- An interest in the Vicinity Centres business;
- An interest in Corporate Law, Property Law and Legal Operations;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Initiative, team player but also able to work independently and a ‘can-do’ attitude;
- Covid Vaccination (at least 2 doses);
- Preferably at least in the third year of degree;
- Must be available to attend placement onsite on Tuesdays;
- Agreeable to Vicinity Centres conducting a Background Check through our third party screening provider, Fit2Work.

Australian and international human rights View

Monash University through its Law Clinics Program and with encouragement from the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law established the Afghanistan Support Clinic where law students assist the Ham Diley Campaign with research and drafting.
The clinic is working with the Ham Diley (همدلى) Campaign, which means empathy or solidarity in Farsi. The Ham Diley Campaign started as a volunteer-initiative by two human rights lawyers and PhD candidates, Azadah Raz Mohammad (University of Melbourne) and Karin Frodé (Monash University), in collaboration with Simone Abel, the former CEO of the non-profit organisation the Capital Punishment Justice Project. It is a response of solidarity and empathy with the people of Afghanistan following the Taliban's return to power on 15 August 2021.
Since August 2021, the Ham Diley Campaign has made tangible impacts through its policy and casework. Highlights include involvement in the evacuation of 90 individuals at risk of persecution. The Campaign is working closely and has generated support and assistance from with Afghan and international scholars, journalists, diplomats, organisations, and international lawyers.
The Ham Diley Campaign is now focusing on research and promoting accountability for mass atrocities and extra-judicial killings committed by the Taliban (1994 - current), including: Production of a Handbook on Universal Jurisdiction commissioned by diaspora groups − Advocacy for a permanent investigative mechanism for Afghanistan Submissions to relevant Australian and UK parliamentary committees, focusing about women and girls in Afghanistan.
The Clinic will not be running in Clinical Period 1 2024 as the Campaign will be focusing on planning the launch of the Handbook on Universal Jurisdiction. Updates on any future Clinic rounds will be provided after the launch in March/April 2024 when the Campaign will re-assess next stages.
Click here for the Handbook
The Castan Centre Human Rights Clinic offers law students with an interest in human rights the opportunity to conduct policy and advocacy work on behalf of a client organisation with support and guidance from Castan Centre staff.
The Clinic provides an opportunity for students to conduct research with real impact on the work of the organisations involved and gives students professional experience in the human rights field. It forms part of the 6 credit unit LAW4811 ('In-House Placement') and will run once a week for a period of 12 weeks.
About the Castan Centre
The Castan Centre is a world-renowned academic centre within the Monash Faculty of Law using its human rights expertise to create a more just world where human rights are respected and protected. The Centre’s innovative approach to public engagement and passion for human rights is redefining how academic institutions can create important and lasting change.
Questions
Students interested in the clinic are welcome to contact Gina Bekker, the Castan Centre for Human Rights Clinic Supervisor at gina.bekker@monash.edu.
Established in July 2018, the Eleos Anti-Death Penalty Clinic was the start of an ongoing collaboration between Monash Law and the Melbourne-based NGO Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP). CPJP’s mission is to abolish the death penalty worldwide; it has a wide partnership network of capital defence lawyers and anti-death penalty activists. As partners, Monash Law and CPJP have created Eleos Justice, a regional-first hub for evidence-based research, policy and clinical casework devoted to abolishing the death penalty.
At the Eleos Anti-Death Penalty Clinic, we partner with anti-death penalty NGOs and lawyers across the Asia-Pacific region to support them with their casework and advocacy; students utilise their emerging legal skills and work alongside our partners. Our students work in small teams on a variety of projects from assisting on casework and research for strategic litigation, drafting UN submissions, to producing campaign briefs for policy makers in retentionist states who may be trying to introduce legislation that expands the scope of the death penalty.
Students in the Clinic have also produced three short videos—'children of death row inmates’ and ‘the right to effective legal representation’ and ‘Women and Death Row’ for the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty to mark various World Days Against the Death Penalty.
This placement is established in conjunction with the Castan Centre for Human Rights. Students are required to attend Holding Redlich, where they undertake a range of tasks associated with litigation involving human rights in the broadest sense – everything from compensation for workplace injuries and discrimination to assisting asylum seekers and elderly victims of fraud and predatory lending. This placement is for students with an interest in human rights law.
Immediate casework supervision is provided by the law firm, with academic coordination by a member of staff.
Activities may include:
- Attendance at client interviews;
- Attendance at meetings with clients and barristers;
- Attendance and preparation for mediations;
- Attendance and support at Court;
- Undertaking detailed legal research in support of legal practitioners preparing cases;
- Other administrative duties as directed.
This placement will not be offered in CP2 2025
According to the most recent Global Estimates of Modern Slavery: Forced Labour and Forced Marriage report produced in collaboration between the ILO, Walk Free and the International Organization for Migration, an estimated 50 million people were victims of modern slavery in 2021.
The Modern Slavery Law Clinic, established in 2019, provides students with a unique opportunity to work on advocacy and policy projects addressing various forms of modern slavery. The focus of the clinic is in the main on Asian States and ASEAN in particular. Students will work in small groups under the close supervision of Dr Gina Bekker (the Clinical Supervisor), as they provide legal/research support to partner organisations. Weekly meetings and seminars, covering topics including the importance of self-care for social justice lawyers, advocating for change and public interest litigation will run alongside client projects, so as to equip students with key skills relevant for law-related work in the social justice field.
See below to listen to former students speak on the topic of modern slavery and their work in the clinic.
Whilst not a pre-requisite, students are strongly encouraged to enrol in LAW4687 – Human Trafficking, Modern Slavery and the Law, as this will provide them with the subject-matter expertise foundational to providing assistance to others in dealing with legal issues of modern slavery. LAW4687 is taught by Professor Jean Allain, a world leading legal scholar on issues of human trafficking and modern slavery.
For further information on the Modern Slavery Law Clinic please contact Gina Bekker.
The National Justice Project Clinic provides students with a unique opportunity to undertake a work placement at a university run in-person legal clinic focusing on the dynamic and ground-breaking work of the National Justice Project which aims to end systemic discrimination in Australia through strategic litigation, innovation, education advocacy and outreach.
Students will work under the close supervision of a lawyer-teacher on real world active social justice matters, including casework, research and advocacy projects.
In 2026, the Clinic will also participate in a pilot complaints clinic supporting the community to use the AI powered complaints tool “Hear Me Out” (HMO).
Students will work in small groups, and in some cases provide direct client assistance with complaints utilising the HMO tool.
HMO is currently operating in New South Wales and Victoria providing information about complaint avenues and allowing users to describe what happened in their own words and receive tailored guidance on where to complain, what their rights are, and how to take action, including a complaint writing tool.
Students may have the opportunity to contribute to:
- research and drafting of submissions, letters and briefs;
- assisting with chronologies and legal research; and
- assisting clients in utilising the HMO tool to identify complaint pathways and prepare a complaint as well as any follow-up required.
Students may also have the opportunity to work on projects from active cases, research and advocacy projects of National Justice Project from their key project areas including work on:
- Refugee Justice: Offshore Detention Cases;
- Death in Custody Coronial Inquests;
- Aboriginal Health Justice;
- Police, Prisons & Youth System Reform;
- Disability Justice;
- Climate Justice;
- Out-of-home care; and
- Justice System Reform
Modules presented by the lawyer-supervisor will provide students with the knowledge and skills required to participate in a clinical legal environment including but not limited to ethical, trauma informed and reflective practice, research and drafting skills, casework, file management, the HMO online tool, and working directly with clients as well as introduce them to social justice issues and aspects of public interest law.
The National Justice Project Clinic aims to deliver the highest possible standard of legal and advocacy services while maintaining its focus on educational opportunities. It will also provide an exceptional opportunity for students to experience more practical-focused units and develop the skills needed to work in the social advocacy sector, framed in terms of real-life case studies.
Students will be supervised by Melbourne based Solicitor Steven Castan, Board Director of the National Justice Project with the caseload provided from the National Justice Project and its team of dedicated lawyers and advocates led by its CEO George Newhouse.
About the National Justice Project
The National Justice Project is a proudly independent not-for-profit human rights law firm and civil rights servicethat fights for justice, fairness and inclusivity by tackling systemic discrimination through the power of strategic legal action, innovation, education and advocacy.
Together with our clients and community partners, we work to create systemic change and we strive to amplify the voices of communities harmed by government inaction and discrimination.
We advocate for law reform, policy change, attitudinal change, improved services, community awareness and a justice system that is fair, just and equitable for all Australians.
Find out more at https://justice.org.au/.
TradeLab Clinic
How far can governments go to protect public health when powerful multinational interests push back? This clinical project examines real-world regulatory proposals aimed at addressing pressing health challenges, andevaluates their compatibility with international trade and investment law. Students will gain hands-on experience analysing the legal risks and policy space available to governments seeking to advance health and social justice goals, particularly in the face of potential dispute settlement by foreign investors or trade partners. This is a unique opportunity to explore the tensions between global economic rules and the right to regulate in the public interest.
Preference is given to students who have completed or are completing one of the units below, or students who have equivalent knowledge or experience.
LLB
LAW4122 - International law
LAW4668 - International investment law
LAW4681 - Global economic law
LAW4526 - World Trade Organisation (WTO) Law
LAW4343 - Sovereignty and globalisation
JD/LLM
LAW5414 Public International Law
LAW5392 - Globalisation and international economic law
LAW5384 - International investment law
LAW5369 World Trade Organization (WTO) law
LAW5644 Sovereignty and globalisation

Courts View

The Coroners Court of Victoria (CCOV) was established on 1 November 2009 with the introduction of the Coroners Act 2008 (Vic). CCOV is led by the State Coroner of Victoria.
Victorian families are at the centre of the work of CCOV – from conducting thorough investigations, providing respectful services and how court information and documents are shared.
CCOV has three roles:
- Independently investigating deaths and fires. Certain deaths and fires are reported to the Coroners for independent investigation. Their investigations seek to establish the facts – when, where, how and why the death or fire happened.
- Reducing preventable deaths. Wherever possible, the Coroner will suggest ways to prevent similar deaths or fires by making well informed and practical recommendations, based on the evidence before them.
- Promoting public health and safety and the administration of justice. CCOV regularly reports on data and trends regarding preventable deaths in Victoria to help inform public health responses.
While providing a rewarding and meaningful work experience, the coronial jurisdiction is a sensitive, demanding and confronting environment. As such, those working at the court can be exposed to a range of challenging experiences, images and materials. It is important to consider this when coming to work at the CCOV as it’s not for everybody. CCOV has a range of programs/processes in place to ensure a safe and supportive workplace.
For more information on CCOV, please visit our website at coronerscourt.vic.gov.au.
Students will work within a Coroner’s team comprising a Solicitor and Registrar, or with another senior member of the Legal Services team. The Coroner’s Solicitor supports the Coroner in their investigation into reportable deaths and fires by providing case management and legal assistance.
During placement, students will undertake the following under supervision:
- Legal research and analysis;
- Assist in the preparation of written legal findings for the Coroner;
- Observation of practice, discussion, and shadowing;
- See here for 'A Day in The Life of a Coroner's Solicitor'.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO STUDENTS: The work at the Coroners Court of Victoria may involve material that some students may find confronting. It is important that you listen to the message from Coroner McGregor BEFORE you apply. We also suggest you visit the website.
The County Court of Victoria invites law students to be part of an important initiative aimed at improving access to justice through early resolution of lower-value civil disputes.
As a placement student , you will review pleadings in matters valued at $150,000 or less (including any counterclaim) to assist in identifying cases suitable for arbitration. These matters form a key focus of the Court’s early arbitration pathway. Working closely with the Judge in Charge of the Arbitration List, you will prepare briefings to support judicial consideration and referral of appropriate cases to arbitration.
This is a valuable opportunity to gain insight into civil litigation, judicial processes, and appropriate dispute resolution, while contributing to the efficient and timely resolution of disputes.
This placement will take place onsite at the County Court, 250 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000
The County Court of Victoria is Victoria's principal trial court hearing and determining criminal, common law and commercial matters.
Students will work with Monash Law Clinics to support self-represented litigants through the mediation process in the County Court's Commercial Division. The Court will identify and refer candidate litigants, whose matters might include loan agreement disputes, controversies relating to the provision of goods and services, and the application of equity.
Students, under supervision, will help self-represented litigants to prepare for mediation. They will undertake tasks including interviewing clients, reviewing documents, preparing advice, and drafting position papers.
The clinic will be based at Monash Law Clinics Melbourne, with time spent at the County Court.
Students will attend at the Winding-Up List at the Supreme Court of Victoria, providing advice to self-represented litigants before the List.
Under supervision, students will advise on issues including applications by directors for leave to appear on behalf of a corporation, and the nature and consequences of a statutory demand. Students will prepare correspondence to clients where needed, and will engage with policy and access to justice affecting self-represented litigants in this list.
This placement will be based at Monash Law Clinics Melbourne; Level 11, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Background
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) provides fair, efficient and affordable justice for the Victorian community.
Headquartered in the Melbourne CBD, VCAT serves the community by resolving civil and administrative disputes and making decisions in human rights and guardianship cases. VCAT also operates in suburban venues, regional court venues and delivers services online.
VCAT services a diverse range of Victorian disputes, including residential tenancy matters, consumer trader disputes, complex building and property matters, and human rights matters, which have a deep reach into the Victorian community and a direct impact on the economy, in particular, in planning, property, health and small business.
VCAT’s status as a tribunal, rather than a court, ensures that it operates with flexibility and informality. This is essential given that VCAT finalises over 83,000 cases a year, with its users coming from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and sectors.
Since 1 February 2026, VCAT is now organised by five divisions. There are two types of division: three operational divisions and two supporting divisions. The new operating divisions are: People’s Rights & Responsibilities Division, Consumer Division, and Land & Environment Division.
The new supporting divisions are a way to manage and develop two important capabilities across the three operating divisions, namely VCAT’s ADR capability through the Appropriate Dispute Resolution (‘ADR’) Division, and VCAT’s Legal and Policy capability through the ‘Legal and Policy’ Division.
The new ADR Division is a key innovation at VCAT as it focusses on embedding ADR as the central tenet of our work at VCAT across all other Divisions.
Student experience
Students may expect to be involved in assisting VCAT to manage incoming applications, including preparing matters for ADR (such as mediations, compulsory conferences and expert conclaves). Students may interact with parties and with other members of the community accessing VCAT. Students may undertake review of files, legal research and draft policy and practice notes. Students may work in a variety of practice areas, seeing the wide-ranging work of VCAT with a focus on ADR as part of the work of the new ADR Division.

Community legal View

IMPORTANT NOTE: This placement is for 1 day/week for 12 weeks
AED Legal Centre is a legal advocacy program established by the Association of Employees with Disability Inc. (AED). The Centre provides free legal advocacy to people with a disability in the areas of employment, education and training. The Centre is a member of the Federation of Community Legal Centres of Victoria.
Legal advocacy is conducted by Kairsty Wilson, solicitor and manager of the Centre who is supported by paralegal staff. We also have a Wednesday night service staffed by volunteer law students and pro-bono legal practitioners and supervised by Kairsty.
Why we exist:
AED’s main objective is to protect and advance the rights of people with disability who experience difficulties and/or discrimination in employment or education because of their disability.
What we do:
- Advocate workplace solutions on behalf of employees with disability;
- Educate employees with disability about their rights and employment law – so that they can make better informed decisions;
- Draft complaints of discrimination or unlawful dismissal;
- Provide legal representation at the Australian Human Rights Commission, Federal Court of Australia, Federal Magistrates Court, Fair Work Commission,
- Assist employees on how to disclose their disability to employers.
Students will work under supervision of the legal staff as well as under supervision of the Legal Manager and Legal Practitioner at all times. The range of work students can expect include client interviews, preparing documents and conducting research. There will also be other opportunities for students to gain legal experience, such as attending conciliations, mediations and hearings. However, this will largely depend on the needs of our clients at the time of your placement.
For students considering their professional placement with us, an interest in working with people with disability is essential.
Duties of the placement might include:
- Taking notes during client initial interviews;
- Ensure introductory materials are provided and client instructions are recorded;
- Summarizing client issues;
- Taking a chronology or client statement;
- Attending and taking notes at client meetings;
- Filing paperwork for various files;
- Attend court to file documents or instruct;
- Drafting applications to FWA under guidance of staff and lawyers;
- Drafting letters, using precedents and own initiative.
2020 was also instrumental in showing all of us how quickly we needed to be able to adapt and respond with our service delivery during the intense periods of lockdown as a result of the pandemic of COVID-19. Community lawyers experienced first hand how the pandemic forced health professionals to work closely with lawyers to refer, manage and advise people who had very complex health needs to plan and determine end of life or substituted decision making documents because of the high risk and vulnerable population groups they both served.
This clinic is designed to address many of the health harming legal needs faced by people who live with chronic health problems. Students will work closely with a senior lawyer and health professionals to assist, advise and advocate for clients with a range of legal issues such as debt, family violence, advanced care directives, enduring powers of attorney, medical treatment decision maker documents, wills, housing and tenancy issues and social security.
In this clinic, students will play an integral role in legal advice, case management, file work, correspondence, preparation of legal documents, brief Counsel, and possibly undertake court advocacy work. In other words, students will become part of a team to assist the clients to take action to protect their rights, choice and control and relieve them of the challenges legal problems create so they can focus on their wellbeing.
About cohealth
cohealth is a large not-for-profit community health organisation that has numerous community health sites across Melbourne. They run a variety of programs across these sites, and are leaders in the goals to improve health and wellbeing for all and lead the way in reducing health inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live.
Learn more at https://www.cohealth.org.au/.
Djirra is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) that works towards a future where all Aboriginal women are strong, safe, independent, healthy and positive in their lives, culture and communities. All Djirra’s work is designed by and for Aboriginal women and is deeply respectful of and connected to community. Self-determination is the foundation of everything we do: it is Our Cultural Way. Djirra’s vision is to provide high quality culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal women in Victoria who have experienced or are experiencing family violence.
We are committed to ending family violence against Aboriginal women and their children through holistic and culturally safe specialist services, prevention programs and advocacy for change. Our services have state-wide reach.
The Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service (AFVLS) is a program of Djirra. AFVLS provides legal and non-legal assistance and facilitates access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have experienced family violence or sexual assault.
AFVLS operates a culturally safe, trauma informed, holistic and intensive client service model. Clients are assisted by Lawyers and Paralegal Support Workers to access a variety of legal, social, psychological, cultural, health and other support services to address their complex needs and issues.
Lawyers provide legal services including advice, representation and advocacy in the areas of:
- Child protection;
- Family violence intervention orders;
- Family law; and
- Victims of crime assistance.
Students will be encouraged and invited to participate in various tasks, including but not limited to drafting Court documents (and other correspondence), attending Court (both online and in-person) and engaging in general case and client management, during the course of their placement.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This placement requires students to have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC), to provide evidence of COVID -19 Vaccinations (2x) and to complete a National Police Check (paid for by Djirra)
Students will work with Monash Law Clinics to support litigants in divorce proceedings before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, including clients referred by the Court.
Students will provide oral and written advice, and prepare court documents including applications and affidavits. Students will engage with processes including the engagement of process servers, and court hearings.
This placement will be located at Monash Law Clinics Melbourne, Level 11 555 Lonsdale street Melbourne
We have established our Extended Clinical Placement (ECP) unit to give students with an experience of higher-complexity casework, building on their experience in delivering legal assistance in other clinical program units. Over time, we expect to develop a range of options as part of ECP, spanning a range of areas of law.
In 2024, we will begin offering ECP in our second clinical period, starting in May. For the first offering of ECP, we will be focussing on assisting self-represented litigants in the Supreme Court of Victoria's Judicial Review and Appeals List. The Court will refer us litigants which it considers would benefit from advice.
The Judicial Review and Appeals List deals with a range of matters, including:
- Appeals from VCAT decisions under s 148 of the VCAT Act;
- Judicial review of government decisions under Order 56 of the Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure Rules) - such as review of decisions of Medical Panels under the Wrongs Act;
- Judicial review proceedings under the Administrative Law Act;
- Appeals on questions of law from the Magistrates' Court, the Coroners Court, and the Children's Court.
We expect that the work of students in the ECP unit will include reviewing documents provided by the Court, interviewing clients to take instructions, preparing letters of advice, legal research and preparing documents including amended grounds of review/appeal.
This version of ECP will suit well students with an interest in assisting clients with complex legal proceedings, and in public/administrative law. It will involve detailed legal research, careful review of documents, and rigorous analysis. Aptitude for these tasks - and interest in them - will be important.
South-East Monash Legal Service (SMLS) has been operating since 1973 and is an independent not-for-profit community legal service that  provides free legal advice and assistance to individuals experiencing disadvantage.
From Monday to Friday SMLS provide advice,  some limited court representation, assistance with documentation and legal help to clients who are affected by domestic and family violence and have a family law issue at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia 305 William Street Melbourne Vic 3001.
Student will provide administration support by completing intake forms, liaising with court, clients and legal representatives.  Students will also shadow lawyers during appointments and hearings.
There are two placements per week, with each student attending court one day each week.
Students will be asked to provide their preference for which day they would like to attend the clinic. SMLS will do their best to accommodate the student preferences.  Attendance at the court is between 8.50 am and 5 pm.  There will be a day of training day prior to attending the court at the Springvale office of SMLS.
Family Violence Student Clinic
South East Monash Legal Service (SMLS) have been operating since 1973 and is an independent not-for-profit community legal centre who provides free legal advice and assistance to individuals experiencing disadvantage.
From Monday to Thursday SMLS delivers family violence duty lawyer services at the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court where we provide legal advice and representation to parties who are appearing at Court in family violence and personal safety intervention order matters.
Students provide administrative support by completing intake forms, liaising with the court, police, clients and legal representatives. Students will also shadow lawyers during appointments and hearings.
Students will be asked to provide their preference for which day they would like to attend clinic. SMLS will do their best to accommodate and balance student preferences. Attendance is between 8:50am to when court is finished (usually by 4pm). There will be one training day prior to attending court on a Friday at the SMLS Narre Warren (Suite 1, Level 2, 64 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren) and Dandenong Magistrates’ Court.
Pre-requisite Units: LAW4328 (or LAW5216), LAW4330 (or LAW5218) or LAW5050.
In this placement, students are based at Jobwatch, a community legal centre located in central Melbourne. Staff at JobWatch specialise in providing legal advice and ongoing casework to people with employment law problems, including unfair dismissal, workpace harassment and discrimination claims and other general protection claims. Students receive extensive training and support to give advice on the telephone advice line in relation to various employment law issues, and assist with legal education materials, preparation of cases and legal research.
Activities may include:
- Provision of legal information and support to people with employment law issues; -
- Assisting legal practitioners at JobWatch in the preparation of applications to the Fair Work Ombudsman and/or Fair WorkCommission;
- Undertaking detailed legal research in support of legal practitioners preparing cases; and Other administrative duties as directed.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are encouraged to apply for this internship Students who have studied Employment Law or Anti Discriminatory Law are also encouraged to apply.
Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is a type of mediation which helps separated parents resolve disputes about parenting arrangements and property division with the assistance of an impartial mediator called a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP).
In this clinic, each student will assist the supervising lawyer from Monash Law Clinics in a lawyer-assisted FDR (LAFDR) session and represent one of the parents during mediation. The other parent will be represented by another lawyer from another Community Legal Centre (CLC).
Lawyer Assisted Family Dispute Resolution (LAFDR) sessions are conducted by experienced FDRPs from Sunshine Family Relationship Centre and other Family Relationship Centres.
In addition, students will conduct interviews under supervision with clients who are either preparing to participate in the FDR process or have additional legal needs after their FDR sessions have concluded. Students may also be providing outreach legal services at local dispute resolution centres.
Activities may include:
- Taking instructions from clients under supervision;
- Writing file notes;
- Reviewing court or any other documents relevant to the case;
- Shadowing the supervising lawyer during negotiations with the other party's lawyer
- Observing the LAFDR process;
- Drafting parenting plans and proposed consent orders
- Learning about intersections of family violence, child safety, post-separation conflict and family law issues;
- Conducting research on family law, dispute resolution, access to justice and wider policy issues.
This clinic is run from our office on Level 11, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, with some travel to other local service providers as required. The clinic runs one full day each week, with additional half days as required.
Monash Tax Clinic is a partnership between Monash Law Clinics and the Australian Taxation Office, under the National Tax Clinic program.
The clinic provides a comprehensive service which includes:
- Providing advice to clients to better understand the tax system, including advising clients on lodging tax returns, negotiating with the Australian Taxation Office, drafting and lodging objections to assessments, applying for reviews of audit outcomes, providing advice to clients, and assisting unrepresented taxpayers and small businesses when they need to interact with the ATO;
- Undertaking educational activities to better inform taxpayers and the broader community on matters of interest and concern Advocating on behalf of clients when systemic taxation related issues are identified in their dealings with regulatory or government agencies;
- The experience for students selected for this new clinic may involve a mixture of developmental work (finding and creating appropriate resources for potential clients) along with direct client work.
Monash Law/ARC Justice - Regional Clinic
In collaboration with ARC Justice, Monash University's Regional Clinic provides students an opportunity to engage in legal service for rural and regional clients at a well respected community legal centre and at the Bendigo Magistrates’ Court.
ARC Justice is a leading regional Victorian community organisation, delivering assistance to disadvantaged members of communities throughout Central and Northern Victoria. ARC Justice has offices in Bendigo (Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre) and Shepparton (Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre), and delivers outreach services across its catchment, as well as providing specialised services in areas of law including family violence and child protection.
This placement is onsite in Bendigo 1 day per week. Accommodation will be provided for the night before placement.
While on placement activities may include:
- Shadowing ARC Justice staff at the Specialist Family Violence Court.
- If allocated to a specialised infringement clinic, taking instructions from clients under supervision, drafting documents especially in relation to the fines appeals processes, and assisting in the management of client case work.
- If allocated to our onsite generalist team, shadowing lawyers in client interviews involving a range of legal matters, and completing legal writing and research.
- Assisting ARC Justice’s Strategy and Implementation Team in advocacy work from time to time.
- Receiving training seminars provided by lawyers.
Join us and make a real difference in rural and regional communities.
Tenants Victoria is the specialist rental law community legal centre in Victoria. We provide legal advice, casework support, and other services to renters experiencing hardship or disadvantage. We also provide community organisations with training, information and support in relation to the rental law, and advocate to make legal and housing systems fairer for renters in Victoria.
Through our VCAT Lawyer Program we provide advocacy support for renters who have an upcoming VCAT hearing at which they are at risk of losing their home, or where the hearing relates to safety issues (i.e. family violence or urgent repairs). In this clinic, each student will support the VCAT Lawyer to assist renters at a VCAT hearing (usually held by telephone, using Teams), or assist the VCAT Lawyer in other aspects of file management.
Activities may include:
- Taking instructions from clients under supervision;
- Writing file notes;
- Reviewing documents relevant to the case;
- Shadowing the VCAT Lawyer during negotiations;
- Drafting correspondence or VCAT documents;
- Conducting research on rental law, access to justice and wider policy issues.
Unfair Dismissal Experts is a specialist industrial relations firm that operates exclusively in the Fair Work Commission’s jurisdiction. We support employees around Australia who have experienced unfair dismissal or adverse actions in their workplace. We do this by preparing applications on their behalf and attending conciliations to negotiate outcomes with their former employers, or representing them at hearings where matters become litigious. We have a team of experienced lawyers and industrial relations consultants who help hundreds of clients each year navigate through the complex Fair Work Commission framework. We embrace flexibility, automation and technology and, as such, all of our staff work remotely.
Activities will include the following:
- Speaking to clients to take instructions for preparation of their unfair dismissal or general protections application, and also provide general guidance or status updates about Fair Work Commission processes;
- Preparing submissions and speaking notes for our consultants prior to a conciliation or hearing;
- Drafting and sending correspondence to clients, the respondent’s representatives and the Fair Work Commission;
- Attending Fair Work Commission conciliations (either as an observer or as an advocate) to advocate for clients against their former employer;
- Negotiating, drafting and finalising settlement deeds and agreements;
- Undertaking research on emerging Fair Work Commission cases or changes in law to help us maintain precedent documents and publish articles on our website.

Law technology and innovation View

The rapidly evolving Financial Technology (FinTech) sector is reshaping the financial services industry and its regulatory framework. This evolution introduces new dynamics and challenges, notably in areas such as crypto-assets, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), regulatory technology (RegTech), open banking, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) schemes, robo-advisors, payment innovations, AI in finance, and digital identity. These advancements bring about significant market, legal, and regulatory uncertainties, demanding a forward-thinking approach and specialized skill sets.
Recognising the imperative for legal education to adapt, Monash Law is proud to introduce a pioneering clinical placement focused on FinTech. The FinTech Clinic, under the guidance of Associate Professor Cheng-Yun (CY) Tsang, a distinguished figure in FinTech regulation, aims to equip law students with the policy-oriented, regulation-aware expertise essential for the modern financial landscape. In partnership with King & Wood Mallesons, ASIC, and FinTech Australia, the Clinic offers a unique educational experience designed to develop the legal and regulatory acumen needed in this dynamic sector.
In Clinical Period 3 students will engage in project-based work, tackling legal tasks, regulatory research, and government submissions on critical issues such as crypto-asset regulation, CBDCs, AI in finance, and RegTech.
This opportunity provides students with invaluable exposure to leading industry and policy experts, facilitating collaboration with professional colleagues across Melbourne, Sydney, and beyond. The FinTech Clinic not only prepares students for the complexities of FinTech law and regulation but also positions them at the forefront of legal innovation and practice in the financial technology arena.

Government / governance View

Through the Australian Law Reform Commission, the Victorian Law Reform Commission, the Victorian Parliament and the Australia Institute, Monash Law Clinics offers students a chance to see policy and law reform processes at work.
The Australian Law Reform Commission reviews Australia’s laws to ensure they provide improved access to justice for all Australians by making laws and related processes more equitable, modern, fair and efficient. The Victorian Law Reform Commission holds a similar role in respect of Victorian laws, dealing with references from the Attorney-General and community law reform projects suggested by the public.
Committees of the Victorian Parliament consider policy and law reform issues relating to a range of pending legislation and important social issues.
The Australia Institute is an independent public policy think tank. It provides input into a range of law reform processes.
Students will undertake research and other written tasks for one of these institutions, and will contribute to law reform papers, reports and submissions.
Students will be supervised by a member of Monash Academic staff with oversight from staff at the host institutions.
This is a very limited opportunity that will only be offered to selected students. The primary placement location will be at Monash Law Clinics Melbourne (at Monash Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St).
The inaugural Monash Law Sports Law Clinic will run from May to August 2025. This clinic will provide opportunities for students to learn practical aspects of sports law. Notably, students undertaking the placement in this clinical period will be focussing on the governance, and policies and procedures of Monash University sporting clubs. Students will be engaging with issues of sporting club governance, and their work might extend to anti-discrimination law and inclusion issues, safety and concussion protocols, and dispute resolution.
The clinic will also provide students with opportunities to connect with people working in sports law. It will give students a deeper sense of what it means to work in a sports-related legal role.
About UN Global Compact Network Australia
As a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, the United Nations Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with ten universal principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Launched in 2000, the mandate of the UN Global Compact is to guide and support the global business community in advancing UN goals and values through responsible corporate practices. With more than 10,000 companies and 3,000 non-business signatories based in over 160 countries, and more than 60 Local Networks, it is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world.
In Australia, the business-led Global Compact Network Australia (GCNA) brings together participants to the UN Global Compact, including a number of Australia's leading companies, civil society organisations and universities in a platform for dialogue, learning, influence and action that is practical and leading edge. We guide businesses on how a principles-based approach to doing business by advancing the Ten Principles and contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) drives long-term business success.
About the placements
The United Nations Global Compact offer placement opportunities across the following areas:
- Business & Human Rights
- Sustainability & Governance
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) is an independent statutory authority with a globally leading approach to regulation of the gambling industry. We play an important role in ensuring that gambling in Victoria is free from criminal influence while minimising harm to the community.
Our purpose is to ensure integrity, safety and fairness for all Victorians. We do this through rigorous compliance, enforcement and education. We are not afraid to hold the gambling industry to account and are prepared to act when gambling providers engage in wrongdoing.
We are committed to driving our values – ‘act with courage', ‘make it happen', ‘work together', ‘respect others', and ‘act with integrity' as these guide our behaviour and influence the standards, we hold ourselves accountable to.
We are an inclusive organisation and foster a culture of belonging where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. We are also proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK 180.
We are able to offer meaningful work across the legal policy, legal services (advice and tribunal) and the disciplinary action and prosecution teams which supports the Legal, Policy and Compliance (LPC) Division to:
- Provide legal support and advice to Commissioners.
- Provide advice to the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation on the operation of Victoria’s gambling regulation framework.
Students will be provided with support to work on a diverse range of tasks during their placement, which include:
- Conducting research on gambling regulation.
- Undertaking legislative interpretation tasks.
- Providing advice on ministerial directions, legislation and regulations related to Victoria’s gambling regulation framework.
- Drafting legal documents and correspondence.
- Supporting the preparation of materials and documents for counsel appearing at VCAT or the magistrate’s court.
- Assisting the LPC Division on strategic projects.
- Knowledge management tasks.
Join us and be part of a purpose driven organisation committed to making a positive difference for all Victorians.
The VSBC is an independent Victorian Government agency of 20 staff working in a supportive team environment to help Victorian small businesses through advocacy and by offering low-cost dispute resolution services, including mediation so that they can resolve disputes quickly, enabling them to focus on running and building their businesses. Students will work one day per week or in blocks as part of one of the VSBC teams. In the Dispute Resolution Services team students may assist small businesses with the activities listed below by shadowing or assisting a dispute resolution officer, obtaining information from businesses in a dispute, writing file notes, helping to arrange or observing mediations, and researching topics associated with the legislation administered by the VSBC. Students may also work in the VSBC’s Advocacy & Engagement and Corporate services & Business Improvement teams on communications and corporate/reporting and finance related functions.
The VSBC can help with:
- Business-to-business disputes;
- Business-to-government disputes;
- Retail leasing disputes;
- Disputes between owner drivers/forestry contractors and their hirers;
- Farm debt mediation;
- Disputes between taxis, hire cars and rideshare drivers and operators;
- Franchising disputes.
The VSBC helps small businesses through providing:
- Preliminary assistance: VSBC staff provide information to small businesses on their rights and obligations to prevent or help resolve issues. This is done by email, over the phone, on the website or our brochures and fact sheets.
- Pre-mediation assistance: VSBC staff contact both parties, by phone, or email to help resolve the dispute.
- Low-cost mediation: Experienced, independent mediators provide the opportunity for parties to meet to confidentially discuss issues and try to reach an agreement.
- Information and resources: The VSBC provides a helpline, information materials, news and events via its website to help businesses build knowledge.
- Knowledge building: The VSBC educates small business on business practice and behaviours that promote better decision making through events and initiatives.
The Ombudsman provides a free, independent, accessible and impartial service to Victorians. Her role is to ensure that state and local government services are delivered in a fair and reasonable manner that is compatible with the rights protected by the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006. The Ombudsman also investigates allegations of improper conduct referred by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC).
The Ombudsman also promotes excellence in public administration in Victoria through systemic investigations, publication of authoritative reports and engagement within both the government sector and the broader community.
Victorian Ombudsman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible and safe work environment.
Students will be working on a discrete project, usually in pairs. Each project will require students to conduct legislative and regulatory analysis, examine and be involved in the engagement with stakeholder group, critically assess relevant legal and legislative landscape, prepare briefing and contribute to the development of policies.
Past projects have included:
- The Victorian Ombudsman’s jurisdiction in relation to disability, including the transition to NDIS;
- Australian Parliamentary and industry Ombudsmen approaches to conducting internal reviews of their decisions against their Legislative framework. A comparison and analysis with the Victorian Ombudsman complaints about the outcomes of a case decision was made;
- “Authority to act” approaches byvarious organisations, including scoping of legislative requirements, examining best practice elsewhere and culminated in drafting a template authority to act for the Victorian Ombudsman;
- Victorian Integrity system legislative changes preparation and implementation and the relationship with the oversight bodies;
- Victorian waste management and recycling legislation, services and policy application. Students examined mechanisms to manage waste and recycling concerns across local government areas and developed recommendation around opportunities to improve practice;
- Assessment of risks, opportunities and implications across legal, public and non-Government sectors through the lens of the Victorian Ombudsman Act.

Environment / climate View

Climate Justice Clinic (LAW4811)
The Climate Justice Clinic (CJC) is a Monash law specialist clinic that runs every Wednesday at the Monash Law Chambers in the CBD. Participation in the CJC will count as LAW4811 - In-House Clinical Placement and is worth 6 credit points.

About the CJC
The Climate Justice Clinic (CJC) works with key bodies in the Australian climate and legal space and has completed impactful work to support the climate justice movement in its five years of operation.
Students will have the ability to develop their technical legal skills whilst also learning about the broader context of the climate justice legal movement.
The CJC is also supervised by seconded lawyers from Russell Kennedy and Lander & Rogers.
The CJC and students will get the opportunity to work on climate justice matters across multiple levels: the Victorian level, the Australian level, and the Asia-Pacific region/international level.

Why choose CJC?
1. Gain real, practical experience (helps with future career)
2. Develop new skills (both hard/technical skills and soft skills)
3. Working in an area where you can make a real difference
4. Opportunities you can’t get elsewhere whilst studying (eg briefing a Barrister, making a submission to a Parliamentary inquiry)
5. Unique matters at the cutting edge of legal practice and climate justice.
6. Mix of theoretical and practical experiences
7. Informative, engaging, esteemed guest speakers
8. Working in a supportive and friendly environment where you’re pushed to work hard but also feel safe to make (and learn from) mistakes (supportive, constructive, effective mentorship from supervising lawyers)
9. Learning about a sector of the legal profession that blends commercial (which can be intimidating to students with no experience) with social justice (which many students may be passionate about but unsure how to put it into action)
10. Work in an emerging and exciting area of law in Australia
The work of the CJC
Some examples of the work of the CJC are:
- Providing advice for a leading Australian conservation organisation on the legal framework for World Heritage Sites;
- Working with community organisations to incubate and develop a potential case focusing on the Federal Environment Minister’s power to vary environmental approvals under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth);
- Authored the first of its kind ‘Guidebook to Public Land Management in Victoria’ for the Gippsland Community Legal Service;
- Collaborating with leading environmental and climate law firms to incubate novel test cases ideas. For example investigating the under reporting of climate change impacts in contractual disputes.
- International E-Waste program collaborating with colleagues across the global on understanding how law impacts and can improve how we manage e-waste generation and disposal.
- Assisting a leading environmental barrister with detailed legal advice on the Foreign Judgments Act 1991 (Cth) and review of constitutional law across various Pacific nation states;
- Preparing a detailed law reform position paper on Deep Sea Mining (DSM) for the Fiji Council of Social Services (FCOSS), which included a legislative review of Fiji’s and neighbouring Pacific nations’ domestic laws and regional treaties;
- Contributing to parliamentary inquiries, for example:
- References Committee ‘Inquiry Into Greenwashing’
- Legislation Committee Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Climate Equity) Bill 2023
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Reconsideration of Decisions) Bill 2024
- The CJC has also attended and presented at different international conferences on a range of climate justice legal issues.
The legal work of the CJC is complemented by an engaging reading and guest speaker program. The readings allow for students’ development of the foundations underpinning the climate justice movement, as well as an in-depth exploration of the context of climate justice (in Victoria, Australia, and internationally). The guest speakers are engaging, esteemed professionals with whom students have the chance to connect during their guest speaker sessions.
Excitingly, the CJC is looking to implement a pilot ‘On Country’ learning experience in 2026. This experience will involve a bespoke nature immersion group experience for CJC students that integrates somatic embodiment practices and Acknowledges Country in meaningful ways.

Testimonies
The structure of the CJC involves both practical legal skills development and theoretical exploration of climate justice, and this complementary approach has positively affected both CJC students and clients.
The CJC was found to be beneficial for students’ transitions into their legal careers, with many past CJC students noting that the detailed feedback given at the CJC helped improve their technical legal skills, as well as providing a grounding in climate justice and climate activism. Past CJC students have said:
The CJC was “an excellent opportunity to get hands‑on legal experience, develop my legal skills and gain exposure to an interesting area of law. For me, the main takeaway was the development of my legal skills in the context of ‘practice’ as opposed to academia.”
“I think that the CJC program strikes the right balance between teaching students about particular areas of law, promoting introspective learning and reflection, and preparing students for real‑world working environments.”
The supportive and friendly environment of the CJC allows students to develop their legal skills practically in a safe and encouraging environment. The mentorship by the CJC supervising lawyers allows students to feel challenged by the legal work whilst also being supported as they learn new skills.
Any enquiries or questions about the Clinic can be directed to Hubert Algie, Clinic Supervisor, at hubert.algie@monash.edu.
South Pacific Plastics Treaty Clinic
The National Environmental Service of the Cook Islands (on behalf of the South Pacific Island States) is seeking law students for a placement in Clinical Period 2, 2024 to help them with the ongoing negotiations to create a Global Plastic Treaty. The amount of material produced at such a negotiation has tended previously to overwhelm Pacific Island states who lack the legal resources internally to be effective negotiators. They recognize this problem and are looking to Monash staff and students to help them be better able to respond quickly and effectively and produce better environmental outcomes both for their citizens and globally.
Students will be involved in researching, summarizing, analysing and collating materials (not legal advice) on behalf of the South Pacific Island states both before and during the official negotiations of the International Negotiating Committee to create a Global Plastic Treaty.

Other View

Each barrister from Tannery Chambers’ has a diverse practice, and holds a passion for social justice.  Tannery Chambers barristers include Jessie Taylor, Bryn Overend and others.
The Tannery Chambers placement will see you work closely alongside one or more of these barristers in a unique setting. You will work on real cases and have the potential to make a real impact.  Your work will be diverse, engaging and demanding.  It will likely include in-depth legal research on niche areas of law, assisting in the drafting of high-quality memoranda, preparing briefs for hearing or contest, and assisting liaising with clients and the preparation of witnesses. You will likely also have the opportunity to assist in tribunal or court hearings.
Tannery Chambers is keen to provide opportunities to persons from diverse backgrounds with a passion for social justice and a particular interest in public law.  Your application should reference your relevant experience, whether it comes from study, work, volunteering, or life more broadly. We look forward to welcoming you to the Tannery.
The Productivity Commission noted in 2013 that in addition to providing services to individual clients, community legal centres "also provide services that seek to address the needs of entire groups within the community". As a community legal centre, Monash Law Clinics seeks to ensure its advice and casework leads to wider impact.
In this clinic, your client will be Monash Law Clinics. You will work on projects to turn the experience of Monash Law Clinics into systemic change. Your work might include:
- Preparing drafts of policy and law reform submissions.
- Proactively identifying opportunities for submissions, including reviewing current inquiries and recommendations of previous inquiry reports.
- Drafting briefs to barristers and pro bono service providers.
- Proposing and refining community legal education initiatives.
This Clinic will be located at Monash Law Clinics Melbourne, level 11, 555 Lonsdale street Melbourne.

Guidelines and further information

LAW4803/LAW4813/LAW4814;
Enrolment in either a Bachelor of Laws degree or Juris Doctor at Monash, and completion of at least 72 credit points of LAW study
LAW4811:
LLB/JD Students: Enrolment in either a Bachelor of Laws degree or Juris Doctor at Monash, and completion of at least 72 credit points of LAW study.
LLM Students: Enrolment in the Master of Laws (L6004), completion of Parts A and B where applicable, and completion of at least 24 credit points of law study at Monash. Please refer to the L6004 Master of Laws handbook for more information.
Note: The Clinical Guarantee only applies to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws (inc. double degrees) and the Juris Doctor.
International Clinical Placement LAW4815 or Self- Sourced interstate Clinical placement LAW4803;
If you are looking to apply for Self sourced interstate or International placements please refer to the International Placements webpage.
The assessment for LAW4803 will be comprised of:
- A host supervisor report (20%)
- Reflective Journals (40%)
- Video case report (40%)
The assessment for LAW4811 will be comprised of:
- Clinical Responsibilities (60%)
- Reflective Journals (20%)
- Video/Oral Presentation (20%)
All assessments will total 100%. In the case of PG students participating in either unit, PG word/time count tariffs will apply for the reflective journal, video case report and video/oral presentation elements.
In addition, students will be required to complete a seminar program:
- 1 Induction seminar (compulsory 3 hours on zoom) and
- 3 online seminars (each approx. 30 minutes online and on demand)
How many credit do you get for LAW4803 , LAW4811, LAW4813 or LAW4814?
- 6 Credit Points.
How long is the placement?
- Placement is for one FULL day of work at the host organisation PLUS an extra half day in your own time per week, for a period of 12 weeks.
What is the timing of the placement?
- Placements are run all year round according to clinical periods, There are 3 clinical periods per year
Do I need to have completed pre-requisite Units?
- Yes, some placements require you to have completed certain Units. Look at the specific placement description for more details
How do I apply?
- Applications are made via the Clinical Placement Application Form
Can I do more than one placement in my course?
- You can only complete one placement under LAW 4803, however you can go on and take an In House Placement (LAW 4811), a Work Integrated Learning Placement (LAW 4810/LAW 5057), Professional Practice (LAW 4328/LAW 5050) or Family Law Assistance Program (LAW 4330)
- Preference will be given to students who are near to completing their degree and who have not yet completed another placement for example LAW4330, LAW4811 or LAW4328.
How is my application assessed?
- All applications are assessed after the closing date. Selection will be based on a combination of the Cover Letter, CV (interests and experience) and course marks (WAM). For some placements, the host organisation may wish to interview a shortlist of applicants and contribute to the final selection.

Clinical units

LAW4803 - Clinical Placement

LAW4811 - In-house clinical placement: Law reform and systemic change

LAW4813 - In-house clinical placement: Client legal assistance

LAW4814 - Extended clinical placement

LAW4815 – International clinical placement

Enquiries

Undergraduate student services
E: ask.monash
P: 1800 MONASH
(1800 666 274)

Melissa Fletcher - Clinical Placement for Undergraduate and JD
E: melissa.fletcher@monash.edu
P : +61 3 9905 1301

Sally Andersen - Clinical Placement for Undergraduate and JD
E: sally.andersen@monash.edu
P: +61 3 9905 124

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