In addition to the core practical skills you will develop at the UniSA School of Law, we advertise a wide range of external practical experiences that will enhance your portfolio. Participating in placements, exchange programs and other opportunities gives you the chance to add something interesting to your resume, network amongst the professionals, and to get a feel for what life is like after university.
These positions are advertised on behalf of the corresponding organisations. We encourage you to apply.
Visit the Fair Work Ombudsman for information on work experience and vocational placement.
Heuzenroeders Lawyers is based in Tanunda and has been providing services to the Barossa since 1895. The firm offers a great team environment and the opportunity to enjoy the relaxed Barossa lifestyle. The firm is very keen to offer a placement and/or work experience at their firm to a UniSA final year law student. You may be interested in such a placement for GDLP, for your own personal development, or you may like to use it as a placement for the course LAWS 4007 Lawyers, Ethics and Society (Advanced: Clinical Placement).
Being a country practice, the firm deals with a broad range of legal matters in the areas of:
They would welcome the opportunity to provide law students in the final years of study with an opportunity to experience working in a country practice with a small team of highly qualified lawyers. Ideally, the student(s) would live in the northern suburbs and be interested in continuing to work in the country.
If you are interested in this opportunity please send a copy of your academic transcript and a short CV to:
Ada Lester
Heuzenroeders Lawyers
PO Box 60
TANUNDA SA 5352
For further information call +61 8 8561 1000 or email ada@heuz.com.au.
The Law Society of South Australia has established a 'Clerkship Referral Service'. This service lists employers who offer student placements across various areas of law and have registered their details with the Society. Firms will be able to update the information about current placements on offer at any time.
For further information on this service and to look at the placement opportunities available through the Law Society of SA, visit their website.
Internships will be one month in duration and are available throughout the calendar year. Kuala Lumpur-based, Thomas Philip is a prominent litigation practice in Malaysia. The firm's website will provide the background for any interested students.
The Internship programme focuses on core litigation skills: interviewing, ethics, communication, independence, research, drafting and advocacy. An opportunity to put into practice what has been and is being learnt at Law school; to experience practical aspects of the legal profession in general and litigation specifically. All Law students work with lawyers in practice who will provide support in all activity during their Internship.
Terms and conditions:
Applicants are asked to forward a personal statement and a copy of their curriculum vitae supported by a reference from a Law School staff member (verified) to Mr Peter Habel pjh@thomasphilip.com.my.
The Law Society of SA provides you with very useful information on job applications, interviews, salary negotiation, as well as career development and law positions available.
For further information visit the Law Society of SA website.
The Ombudsman is an independent statutory officer appointed under the Ombudsman Act 1972 (SA). As part of undertaking an internship or placement with the Ombudsman SA you will;
You can undertake an internship with the Ombudsman SA through the course, LAWS 4007 Lawyers, Ethics and Society (Advanced: Clinical Placement).
For further information visit the Ombudsman SA website.
AIM Overseas specialises in offering intensive academic courses taught at universities overseas. They are high quality programs taught at some of the world's best universities.
AIM Overseas courses are:
Studying overseas is an exceptional experience - you can gain credit towards your degree, obtain scholarships and Government funding. Our returned students tell us it was 'a life changing experience' and 'the best thing' they have ever done. You'll experience the culture and studying environment at another university and see the world in a thoughtfully structured, safe and highly engaging way.
For more information, go to www.aimoverseas.com.au, call (02) 9975 7792 or email info@aimoverseas.com.au.
The Study Overseas Foundation is pleased to announce its inaugural round of outbound student mobility scholarships for Australian university students to study abroad. The scholarships are intended to promote the recipients' academic development at an educational institution overseas by way of study of a component of an Australian course. They are designed to support students that can demonstrate leadership potential or who can clearly show how their overseas study experience will assist them to become a better leader in their field.
Students are able to apply in one of three categories:
A total of five $1000 scholarships will be allocated across these three categories in the first funding round. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit, including academic performance and demonstration of leadership potential.
Visit www.studyoverseas.org.au for further information.
Our placements enable students to apply course work in supported, practical settings during their holidays. They will gain invaluable insight into the developing world while connecting with local communities.
Fiji - Teaching Placement
A unique and authentic opportunity for students to visit the idyllic island of Fiji and make a valuable contribution to the educational development of Fijian children. During the placement students will have the opportunity work alongside local teachers and be involved in teaching English, arts, music and sport at a local primary school.
Cambodia - Teaching placement
Students will have the opportunity to work in two centres that provide free English classes for primary school children. The centres aim to supplement the children’s education and help them learn English. Teaching follows a flexible syllabus involving conversation exercises, games and songs. You will also assist local teachers with lesson planning and help with pronunciations.
A placement such as this will add value to student's resume and increase their knowledge of increase their knowledge of global issues through practical experience working with small communities on a local scale. Students can apply online.
Visit antipodeans.com.au for more information.
Australian Volunteers International manages people-centred development projects and programs in a wide range of countries. Their work focuses on reducing poverty, providing health and education services, promoting human rights and gender equality, and protecting the environment.
For more information, register to attend an Information Session.
Projects Abroad offers law students the opportunity to work on international human rights and commercial law programs in several developing countries such as Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania, China, Mongolia and Cambodia.
Projects Abroad programs are available throughout the year, for varying durations; some programs are eligible to contribute toward your Global Experience Suite and you may even be entitled to a Global Experience Travel Grant.
You can find more details on placements abroad by visiting the Projects Abroad website, or alternatively contact 1300 132 831 or info@projects-abroad.com.au.
The UniSA Placement Grant provides support for undergraduate students who undertake a placement of 4 weeks or more, and choose to relocate to undertake a program required placement in a remote or rural location or at a disadvantaged community. The grant assists with associated costs such as travel, accommodation and living expenses. To determine if you are eligible for the grant, refer to the criteria as outlined on the UniSA Placement Grant webpage.
UniSA Placement Grant applications are now open all year, closing at the end of November. Apply online via 'My Scholarships' in the student portal.
The Legal Advice Clinic is accepting applications from UniSA students wanting to do their placement (or part of their placement) at the Clinic for the professional experience component of their Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
At the Clinic you will be provided with the opportunity to further develop your legal skills in a variety of areas. The Clinic provides free legal advice and assistance on a wide range of matters to the general community. You will be able to interview clients and provide advice and assistance under the close supervision of a legal practitioner. The provision of advice will be done orally and in writing and this gives you an excellent opportunity to further develop your communication, legal drafting, and writing skills. Placement at the Clinic will also help you to develop your understanding of the different services and stakeholders in the legal system. Such knowledge will serve you well irrespective of what path you take in your career.
You will need to have successfully completed Professional Conduct and apply by sending your resume, cover letter, and academic transcript (an unofficial copy will do) to:
Matthew Atkinson
School of Law, University of South Australia
GPO Box 2471
ADELAIDE SA 5001
For further information about undertaking a placement with the Legal Advice Clinic, please contact Matthew Atkinson, Managing Solicitor, at matthew.atkinson@unisa.edu.au or on + 61 8 8302 9954.
Norman Waterhouse Lawyers have expressed an interest to host GDLP placement students. If you would like to apply for a placement please contact:
Sathish Dasan
Partner
Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Level 15, 45 Pirie Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Phone: 08 8210 1253
Email: sdasan@normans.com.au
Maggie Yarak has been a facilitator and lecturer in the GDLP program for the Law Society and Flinders University for the last 4 years in the Corporate and Commercial Unit and Property Unit. She commenced in house practice in 2008 and before that worked in private firms in Adelaide specialising in commercial litigation.
GDLP placements are hard to get for many students and Maggie would like to offer her in house department as an option. They deal with mainly business law, corporate law and litigation, property law and management, intellectual property, consumer law and franchising law. Aside from Maggie there are 2 corporate solicitors employed in the department.
If you would like further information about this opportunity please contact Slice Corporate Services Pty Ltd on legal@craftmatic.com.au