Application dates and instructions for the JD Legal Internship
Answer ID 3172 | Last updated on 09/11/2026 09.06 AM
LAWS5174 Legal Internship is a dedicated clinical program in the Juris Doctor (JD) course. Students have the opportunity to work in a legal environment for academic credit for one day per week over second semester. A limited number of summer placements may be available. Students seeking a summer placement are required to attend all seminars during second semester before commencing their summer placement. The students’ experience in their placements will be supplemented by regular seminars and ongoing support.
How to apply:
All students seeking to apply for the Legal Internship must complete the online Expression of Interest Form during the EOI submission period.
Please be aware that you cannot enrol in the unit until your Expression of Interest is accepted.
Key dates:
Submission period for Expression of Interest | 2027 EOI Form is now open and will close at 5pm, Wednesday 02 December 2026. |
Notification of placements | Due to the volume of applications the application process is quite lengthy. Please be patient. Students applying for regional placements will be informed of the outcome by the end of December 2026. Remaining students will be informed of the outcome by the end of May 2027. |
Fortnightly seminars | This unit involves work experience in a host organisation equivalent to one day per week for 12 weeks. In addition, the unit involves mandatory attendance at an introductory information session and attendance and participation at fortnightly seminars. Further details to be confirmed. |
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