Plt Placement - Ultimo, Australia - Anti-Slavery Australia
1 month ago
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Looking for a PLT placement with a difference?
Anti-Slavery Australia is seeking motivated law students with a passion for human rights and access to justice, to complete their PLT Practical Experience (PE) Placement with our legal practice.
About us
Anti-Slavery Australia is based in the University of Technology Sydney's Faculty of Law, and is dedicated to eliminating modern slavery and slavery-like practices in Australia.
Students who have completed their PLT placements with ASA in the past have found it to be an extremely rewarding experience and many have gone on to work in the legal profession with a strong human rights and social justice focus.
About the role
A Practical Experience placement with the Anti-Slavery Australia legal team offers a unique opportunity to be involved in the day to day work of the legal practice, as well as research and policy development.
This may include:
- participation and interaction in client interviews and,
- co-ordinating with other external agencies such as the Red Cross and the Australian Federal Police;
- drafting documents and submissions to various government departments and tribunals;
- assisting in the preparation of policy documents relating to aspects of the Centre's work; and
- legal research on various topic, including home country situations and migration related matters.
A commitment to volunteering 2 days per week for a minimum of 5 months is required.
Students whom are soon to commence their Practical Experience can also apply.
About you
- Integrity and the highest respect for client confidentiality;
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with challenging matters and/or vulnerable clients;
- Ability to work efficiently and autonomously with keen attention to detail;
- Excellent research and written communication skills; and
- Previous paralegal or other relevant work and file management experience.
Residency Requirements
Application procedure:
Sunday 05 March 2023, and include:
- A copy of your CV and academic record.
- A short sample of your written work (approx. 300 words).
- Your availability (days of the week, duration and avail start date).
FIRM OR ORGANISATION NAME:
Anti-Slavery Australia, UTS
CONTACT NAME:
Ruth McLelland
EMAIL ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
JOB LEVEL:
Law Student
SECTOR:
Legal services
COUNTRY:
Australia
STATE:
New South Wales
