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POLITICS AND LAW INTERNSHIP IN NEW ZEALAND

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​Politics and Law internships in New Zealand

We arrange your Politics and Law internship in New Zealand. 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
cooperative law
Criminal law
Human Rights Law
Politics

Civil Law

 
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A Civil Law intern can expect to perform tasks as follows:
  • Handling the reception.
  • Doing research work for the lawyers to help them in giving advice to clients.
  • Drafting letters to clients.
  • Accompanying lawyers to interviews and outreach programs.
  • Participating in discovery and other interlocutory procedures relating to litigation.
  • Attending meetings and composing accurate file notes quickly when directed.
  • Managing files and ensuring that all relevant documents are on them.

Corporate Law

 
As an Corporate Law intern, you may be asked to:
  • Handle legal research.
  • Assume office duties.
  • Review evidence in ongoing investigations. 
  • Assist attorneys in investigative testimony and depositions.
  • Aid with discovery.
  • Draft court pleadings and papers. 

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I was thrown straight into the job the day I got here and have loved every minute of it and learnt tons!
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Tess, Australia

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I am really happy to be doing my internship here. ​I'm really happy with this opportunity and I don't think it could have been any better :)
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Jan, Netherlands

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Criminal Law

 
Politics and Law internship New Zealand
Criminal Law interns will develop the depth and breadth of their legal knowledge and skills, to become familiar with applying them in a wide range of real situations. Tasks you may be responsible for are:
  • General office duties.
  • Drafting documents.
  • Liaising with clients, courts and prosecutors.
  • 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
  • Meditations
  • Court hearings
  • Filing
  • ​General administrative duties
 
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Politics

 
Politics interns may be involved in the following tasks:
  • General administrative duties.
  • Working on current issues.
  • Commenting on effects of legislation.
  • Accompanying supervisor to Parliamentary meetings, such as committee hearings,

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I had the chance to learn about NZ culture and to work in an English speaking country for first time. ​
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Valeria, Chile

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​I am really lucky that you guys scored me such a good company.
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Tess, Australia

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