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Central Coast Community Legal Centre (CCCLC) is seeking full-time or part-time volunteers wishing to complete their practical legal training in a busy generalist practice that provides free legal services to people living, working or studying on the Central Coast.  These are  unpaid  positions. You must: Have completed or be close to completing College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university; Ideally be able to work at least 2 days a week and Attend a compulsory two-day General Orientation and Intake Training. Scheduled 2019 orientation dates are: 18 th and 19 th February 2019 29 th  and 30 th  April 2019 1 st  July and 2 nd  July 2019 2 nd  and 3 rd  September 2019 4 th  and 5 th  November 2019 Applications aimed for particular orientation dates should be submitted at least three weeks prior to allow interviews to take place.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and assessed on relevant skills as well as a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.  Preference will be given to candidates who live on the Central Coast and candidates who want to complete at least 45 days with CCCLC. Email your resume and academic transcript to   contact@centralcoastclc.org.au During your placement with CCCLC you can expect to be exposed to a wide range of legal matters, including debt, fines, family, employment, discrimination, motor vehicle accidents, Apprehended Violence Orders and more! You will gain experience in providing legal information and referral services by telephone, interviewing clients, attending outreach locations, drafting legal letters and court documents, undertaking legal research, developing community legal education materials, engaging in community development and participating in systemic advocacy. Based in Wyong NSW, CCCLC provides free legal advice to homeless people at Coast Shelter in Gosford; to disadvantaged people at Toukley Neighbourhood Centre and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders at Mingaletta at Umina and Yerin - Elanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre at Wyong.  We advise unrepresented litigants in Traffic and AVO matters at Wyong Local Court and operate a Children’s Court Assistance Scheme at Wyong, Woy Woy and Broadmeadow Children’s Courts. Become a part of our friendly and committed team of volunteers who work together to provide access to justice to the people who really need it most on the Central Coast

We currently have placement opportunities. We would  prefer  applicants to commit to a  3 days per week  over a 3 month period (preferably 4/5 days per week when completing PLT requirements). About the organisation: The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre provides free legal services to people affected by, and those most at risk of, HIV and Hep C (HCV)  on  HIV/HCV related legal matters. We deal with a range of HIV/Hep C related legal issues including - Immigration Discrimination Insurance/Superannuation Estate planning Social Security Criminal Family Position Description: Volunteers perform a variety of day-to-day tasks including - client intake delivery of legal advice under the direct supervision of a solicitor; drafting of advices, submissions, applications to courts & tribunals maintaining accurate files and legal records casework and client interviews under directions from Solicitors; general administrative work researching legal and administrative procedures; Essential criteria: sensitivity to people affected by HIV and Hep C sensitivity towards clients from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTI community, Sex Workers, and persons with disabilities Ability to work fairly independently and with quick instructions. Proactively working on files allocated to you. (All work is supervised and monitored by Solicitors) ability to work under pressure basic computer skills ability to work in a small team/open office environment Send in your brief resume and cover letter indicating the number of days and specific days you will be able to work for to  vikas@halc.org.au  

Our Court Programs team is currently recruiting PLT students to work at our Melbourne and Sydney offices to help us provide unbundled legal services to the missing middle - unrepresented litigants who do not qualify for Legal Aid and cannot afford private legal assistance. The Court Programs team currently operates the Self Representation Service in the Federal Courts in Victoria, Tasmania, NSW and the ACT and the Domestic Building Legal Service in VCAT. We will soon pilot self-representation services in the Supreme and County Courts of Victoria.   The Court Programs team delivers pro bono services with assistance of volunteer lawyers from Justice Connect’s member law firms and members of the Victorian Bar. As a PLT student with Court Programs, you can develop practical and procedural legal experience and skills across various jurisdictions and practice areas, including employment law, bankruptcy, human rights, judicial review and domestic building disputes. Further information is available at https://justiceconnect.org.au/how-we-help/ We have placements to commence in November 2018, December 2018 and January 2019 to work at least 2 days a week, minimum of 50 days.   Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Through the PLT placement, you will have the opportunity to: Take detailed instructions from help-seekers over the phone and in person regarding legal matters Assist staff in the Federal Court based office (in Melbourne or Sydney) and take instructions from drop in help-seekers  Undertake legal research relevant to client matters and assist with the preparation of briefs for volunteers Sit in, observe and take notes during client appointments with volunteer lawyers and/or barristers Review and organise client documents Contact clients to schedule and confirm appointments Observe proceedings at the Federal Courts, and VCAT if your placement is in Melbourne Support and shadow the Court Programs paralegals, lawyers and manager Assist with developing precedents and legal information factsheets   Applications will be assessed on relevant skills and experience as well as a demonstrated interest in and commitment to access to justice. The Justice Connect Melbourne and Sydney offices are located in the CBD and Court Programs has satellite offices located at the courts. This is an unpaid position. You must: Have completed or be close to completing College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university; Able to work at least 2 days a week; and Undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply. How to Apply: Applications should comprise of a single Word or PDF document including; a cover letter and CV. Please ensure your cover letter includes: ·  your available start date, your preferred days, how many days placement you can commit to and the details of your GDLP provider. Applications should be emailed to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au  as a single Word or PDF file including 'PLT Application – Court Programs- Sydney/Melbourne' in the email subject line.

A volunteer placement with Salvos Legal Humanitarian offers you a unique opportunity to: Gain “hands on” experience in criminal, family and refugee and migration law and day-to-day case management in a best practice environment; Develop your foundational legal skills through active mentoring from our respected staff team; Gain 4 months experience towards your unrestricted practicing certificate in a social justice context; Participate in our internal CLE program, earning a minimum of 5 CLE points during your 4 month internship; Benefit from our staff well-being program, which supports both professional and personal development; Join an innovative, energetic and friendly team in a boutique firm You… To secure this exciting opportunity you will need to be a solicitor with a genuine interest in humanitarian law, and a commitment to volunteering full-time for four months. You will have strong communication and time-management skills, proven interpersonal skills including the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds, and a desire to learn from more experienced practitioners while making an integral contribution to your team. If you are an energetic and flexible lawyer with a heart for social justice, then you may well be the right person to join this team. To apply, please forward your CV together with a one-page cover letter to: Rebecca Cannell Volunteer & Education Coordinator volunteercoordinator@salvoslegal.com.au