Politics and Law Internships in Australia

We arrange your Politics and Law Internship in Australia in various fields. Described below are the most common types of Politics and Law internships we organise and some of the tasks you can expect to be asked of you. All internships provide a high level of work experience with the aim to increase your skills within the industry. The examples below are just a guideline and each internship role will be developed individually according to the company and the candidate.​ ​

Civil Law
In the past, a Civil Law intern's role involved being a general legal assistant in a legal practice that worked predominantly with civil human rights. They were asked to:
  • Conduct legal research for the Barrister and write up reports on this research.
  • Complete administrative tasks, such as: stripping files for archiving and destroying files over 7 years old, updating legal texts, taking calls, writing up messages, setting up Skype calls, filing, photocopying, compiling document bundles, writing up a draft of interview notes.
  • Attend client interviews, meetings, meditations and court hearings if any occur during the internship period. 

Corporate Law
 
Corporate Law is the field of law that deals with how shareholders, directors and employees within a company interact with consumers, stakeholders and the environment. Tasks of a Corporate Law intern may include, but are not limited to:
  • Assisting solicitors in drafting legal documents,
  • File management,
  • Liaising with clients,
  • Occasional court attendances,
  • General administrative duties.

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​Don’t be afraid to talk in another language,
the people in Australia will always help you!
And try to see as much as possible.

Nicol (The Netherlands)

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​Enjoy the experience, try new things, and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Briana (USA)

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Criminal Law
As an intern, you undertake legal support work to support Public Defence Service lawyers, who are responsible for providing high quality defence representation to legally aided clients. You will develop the depth and breadth of your legal knowledge and skills, and become familiar with applying them in a wide range of real situations. You might be responsible for:
  • Working on criminal legal aid cases under the direct supervision of a legal manger or senior lawyer, including legal research and drafting legal submissions.
  • Developing and maintaining effective internal and external relationships.

​Human Rights Law
  • compiling document bundles
  • writing up a draft of interview notes
  • attending client interviews
  • meetings
  • mediations
  • court hearings
  • filing
  • ​general administrative duties

Politics
 
A politics intern might expect to be involved in tasks such as: 
  • Project managing a research or study project.
  • Contact with diplomats, politicians, NGOs and public servants.
  • Research and interviews with community leaders and representatives.
  • Create a report on themes discussed by the community sector.
  • General administrative duties.

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Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and do as much as you can in the moment, as you may not get another opportunity!

Julie (USA)

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I'll miss the animals, culture, climate, people,
those aboriginal musicians of Australia. And of course their slang!

Jordi (the Netherlands)

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