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Our Sydney office is currently recruiting a PLT student to work with our Public Interest Law team. As a PLT student with this service, you will develop practical and procedural legal experience and skills across various practice areas.   We are recruiting for a PLT student to work 2-5 days per week for a minimum of 50 days with a mid-January start. Position will be advertised until filled. Public Interest Law is a central part of Justice Connect’s strategy of delivering access to justice through pro bono. The Public Interest Law service makes referrals to pro bono lawyers on behalf of individuals experiencing disadvantage and organisations that assist them or where the matter is in the public interest.   Public Interest Law PLTs will undertake the following: intake of new telephone enquiries taking information and communicating with clients file management: maintaining accurate client information providing supervised legal information to clients supporting the work of Public Interest Law projects, including communicating with lawyers, case workers, courts/tribunals drafting correspondence and referral memoranda  legal research, analysis and problem solving The Justice Connect Sydney office is located in the Sydney CBD. This is an unpaid position.   Applications will be assessed on a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.   To be eligible for this position, you must: have completed a law degree be currently completing professional legal education to gain admission to practice (ie: through College of Law or equivalent institution) be prepared to attend Justice Connect at least two days per week for a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training not yet be admitted to practice Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.   Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled. 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 – Public Interest Law - Sydney” in the email subject line.

The Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) seeks a dedicated person to join its team of committed human rights lawyers as a Practical Legal Trainee (students who hold a law degree and who are undertaking a course for practical admission as a lawyer). There are multiple positions available in our Randwick office, and our Outreach Service offices. Responsibilities include research, drafting statements, observing and assisting with client appointments, accompanying lawyers to client meetings and DIBP interviews and variousother administrative and legal tasks. You will receive on-the-job training and supervision. You will have had previous volunteer experience and be able to demonstrate a commitment to human rights and social justice, an understanding of the issues that affect people seeking asylum, and a capacity to problem-solve. You will have administrative and organisational experience, and have the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in a confident and a respectful manner. You will also need initiative and a sense of humour. These are unpaid positions. About RACS: RACS is an independent community legal centre with a vision of a world where people seeking asylum and refugees who seek Australia's protection are able to live their lives with dignity, security, family unity and freedom. RACS provides free, specialist legal services for people seeking asylum and refugees.Through individual advice sessions, community education and public advocacy, RACS strives to ensure that individuals and families at risk of persecution gain access to equal and fair representation before the law. Requirements: You must also be enrolled in, or about to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at College of Law or the equivalent at a participating university. It would be preferable if you are available to work a minimum of 3 or 4 days per week. We have a required minimum of 60 days. Application Procedure: To apply, please email a cover letter setting out your interest in working at RACS and your suitability for the role, along with a current resume to nzablocki@collaw.edu.au . Please include how many days per week you can commit to and when you are available to start. Please note shortlisted candidates may also be required to attend an interview. RACS values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) backgrounds and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTI communities.

Justice Connect is a community legal centre, delivering access to justice through pro bono to people experiencing disadvantage and the community organisations that support them. We currently have positions available to work with our specialist legal service Not-for-profit Law, based in our Sydney CBD office, commencing as soon as possible. Not-for-profit Law provides free and low-cost legal assistance to not-for-profit community organisations around Australia. As a PLT student within NFP Law, you will receive training and supervision and will gain experience in working with not-for-profit clients with a broad range of legal needs. You will have the opportunity to participate in: taking instructions from clients (not-for-profit organisations) assisting lawyers to assess enquiries for eligibility drafting legal information resources, letters and referral documents conducting legal research referring matters to Justice Connect member law firms and barristers, and assisting with the preparation of training materials and attending training sessions (where there are suitable training sessions running during the placement). We are looking for applicants who: have completed or are close to completing the College of Law Practical Legal Training program, or an equivalent program at another institution can volunteer 3 or more days a week, and undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect. PLT placements at Justice Connect are unpaid positions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply. Applications will be assessed on a demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, not-for-profit organisations and the community sector. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled. 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 of 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 - Not-for-profit Law - Sydney ' in the subject line.

Redfern Legal Centre is seeking a PLT student (2-3 days/wk) to work with the Police Powers Solicitor beginning mid-January 2019. Responsibilities include client intake, file review, general administration, research, legal drafting, interviewing clients, and follow up on client matters, under supervision of the Police Powers solicitor. Essential Selection Criteria 1. Completion of law degree and eligibility to commence Practical Legal Trainin 2.     A good understanding of criminal law, especially the LEPRA Act 3.     Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to social justice a 4.     Demonstrated experience in administration and/or customer service 5.     Strong understanding of ethical practice issues affecting community legal centres, including confidentiality and conflict of interest 6.     Excellent written and verbal communication skills 7.     Ability to work independently and as part of a team 8.     Demonstrated knowledge of issues affecting RLC’s client groups. To apply Applicants must complete the online application form , ticking the ‘PLT - Other’ checkbox, and uploading the following documents in PDF format.  A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this role A current CV A signed confidentiality deed ( download from webpage ) Please address your application to Samantha Lee. If you have any queries, or if you need help lodging your online application, email RLC Communications and Volunteer Manager Finn O’Keefe at  info@rlc.org.au .  Applications close 10 December 2018.