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SOCIAL
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Equity
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2015
MONASH LAW STUDENTS’ SOCIETY

SOCIAL
JUSTICE
EQUITY
GUIDE
2015
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MONASH LAW STUDENTS’ SOCIETY
SOCIAL
JUSTICE
EQUITY
GUIDE
2015
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MONASH
EST. 1964

CONTENTS

Foreword vii
Dean’s welcome ix
President’s welcome xi
Editor’s welcome xiii
Acknowledgements xvii
1 Opportunities at Monash 1
2 Community Law 17
3 Volunteer Opportunities 63
4 Internships and Career Development 107
5 Careers in Social Justice 127
6 Equity and Social Responsibility 145
7 Student Resources 173

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FOREWORD
I may readily agree that ‘things would be better’ … if a certain chain of events were
to take place. But there is still nothing in this intellectual chain that can produce the
‘I ought’. I may choose to remain an observer on the scene.1
This guide is for those who decline to remain an observer on the scene. It urges you to
release the ‘I ought’ and it also offers you ways to direct that urge productively.
That you are reading it means that you are — probably and relatively speaking —
privileged.The privilege may come from your family and community circumstances, it
may be the academic talent with which you were blessed,or it may be your access to an
excellent legal education! You may have had to work hard for at least the last of these
privileges, but a privilege it remains.
At Monash we believe that such privileges bring with them certain responsibili-
ties. Our just released strategic plan, Focus Monash, commits us to ‘act inclusively and
responsively, and orient our research and education to the benefit of the whole com-
munity’ (p. 11) and in particular to ‘foster in our students a sense of responsibility to
change the world for the better and equip them with the skills to do so.’ (p. 21)
Whether as a result of your background, talent or education, or all three, you have
resources not available to all and attract a level of respect not automatically afforded
to all. You have legal knowledge and skills and this guide offers you the opportunity
to make this knowledge available to others who are not in a position to readily access
legal expertise.
Making your legal knowledge available to others will benefit those you advise and
also provide you with valuable experience, a mutual benefit and a win-win situation.
I urge you, however, to reflect on the other forms of knowledge to which you have
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For example, our Access Monash program seeks to attract students from socioec-
onomically disadvantaged communities to higher education. We can easily provide
conventional careers advice, explain university entry requirements and processes and
provide motivational material. The evidence, however, suggests that it is the ‘hot’
knowledge obtained from family and friends that is more significant to potential stu-
dents and yet low SES students have the least direct access to informal narratives
about higher education. Lacking the richer alternative sources of advice, including
about how to navigate the available formal knowledge, they are less well positioned to
apply and get into university and are less likely to understand what to expect of their
course or of university study.This in turn can affect their retention and success. Many
law students at Monash are involved in offering to prospective and new students the
opportunity to engage informally in extended conversations,with a spirit of generosity
that goes beyond the provision of formal advice.
Analogous situations are likely to arise across the spectrum of volunteering and
other opportunities identified in the guide. Limited access to the hot knowledge of
what is expected in particular situations,of who to ask,and what to ask,can make peo-
ple feel and appear uncomfortable and foolish. This can result in them being ‘helped’
but not treated with respect.I urge you,as you take up some of the many opportunities
this guide offers, to do so with respect, and hence to contribute to changing the world
for the better.
Professor Sue Willis
Vice-Provost (Education Programs)
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Noddings, N. 1995, ‘Caring’, in V. Held, (ed.) Justice and care, Westview Press, Boulder,
pp. 7-30.

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DEAN’S WELCOME
The Monash Law Faculty is a strong advocate of social justice and equity. This is an
essential part of the Law Faculty’s contribution to Monash University’s aim to influ-
ence and enhance the human condition at home and abroad. The Faculty’s teaching
programs and scholarly research underline the centrality of law as a tool in achieving
these aims.
Since the opening of the Monash Faculty of Law in 1964, we have continued to
develop and enhance our social justice and equity pathways including the creation of
Australia’s first clinical legal education program in 1975 (now known as Professional
Practice). Fast-forward to today, the importance of being practically involved in social
justice is continuously demonstrated to Monash students, local communities, and the
profession at large. Professional Practice through our long-standing involvement in
two community legal centres at Oakleigh and Springvale, and the other programs
available through the Faculty and in the community more broadly described in this
Guide, provide many opportunities for current students to become involved in law to
make authentic and genuine improvements in people’s lives. Many of the units offered
to current students as part of their degrees also reflect the Faculty’s commitment to
empowering students with resources and knowledge to pursue social justice and equity
goals. We encourage all students with an interest in social justice issues to become a
member of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law (http://www.law.monash.edu.
au/castancentre/) (it’s free).
Behind the scenes, the Faculty actively strives for social justice and equity in its
own operations. Scholarships, bursaries and other student support services provide
the practical support needed to advance these goals.These include financial assistance
for disadvantaged students to join student mobility programs, including the Prato
and Malaysia programs, and student internships. For further information about these

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fantastic opportunities, please take the time to refer to the University’s intranet schol-
arships page.
The Law Faculty has recently established additional pathways for Indigenous stu-
dents to access Law, and are delighted that in 2015 awe saw a significant increase
in enrolments of Indigenous students from across Victoria. We continue to sup-
port these students throughout their studies through the provisions of tutoring and
mentoring services.
The Faculty has a Director of Equity, Diversity and Social Inclusion, currently
Associate Professor Paula Gerber. The Director promotes equity policy outcomes,
by improving access to the Faculty’s courses for students from disadvantaged back-
grounds including, but not limited to, rural and Indigenous students and student with
a disability. The promotion of equal opportunity for students of all sexual orientations
and genders and from all backgrounds is highly encouraged..
For more information regarding opportunities for students with a disability, as well
as Indigenous, LGBTIQ and rural students, please refer to the ‘Equity’ section at the
back of the Guide for an in-depth coverage of programs and resources provided by
both the Faculty of Law and by Monash University.
Social Justice and equity is perhaps best demonstrated by an inclusive community.
The Faculty’s Student Experience Manager runs social inclusion programs to enhance
the development of such a community amongst law students. These include the Peer
Mentor Program run with the Law Students Society for first year students and Peer
Assisted Study Sessions (PASS Program) for Contract B,offering Hourly sessions per
week delivered by employed current law students from weeks 3-12. The Law School
Guide, available to all students, outlines support services and assistance available at
Monash and in the wider community aiming to enhance the financial well-being of
all law students.
Further, the Law Faculty is committed to social inclusion and mental health. In
September every year, for National R U OK? Day, we encourage students and staff to
wear a yellow item of clothing and host a BBQ for students to raise awareness and
promote dialogue around youth depression and suicide.
The Faculty of Law strives to ‘walk the talk’ about being a community – a com-
munity of staff, students, and alumni – that is committed to social justice and equity
through law. In doing so, the staff of the Faculty are proud to work hand in hand
with the hard-working Monash LSS and of course, our law students in their pursuit
of these worthy aims. For 51 years, the Faculty of Law has had much to offer with a
current abundance of social justice and equity happenings. We warmly invite you to
get involved and join in to make a real difference.
Professor Bryan Horrigan
Dean, Faculty of Law

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PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Social Justice and Equity Guide for 2015.
This Guide is an invaluable tool for students looking to access the huge opportunities
for work outside of a commercial setting.
The Social Justice and Equity Guide is the main publication of the Social Justice and
Equity portfolio and growing with strength each year. Student interest and uptake
of social justice and equity-based opportunities continues to increase. Therefore, this
Guide is more vital than ever as we present a number of key volunteer areas and career
paths, often sadly overlooked, within the legal profession.
The Monash Law Students’ Society serves at the forefront of providing invaluable
advice and guidance for students throughout their degrees.The broad range of services
and events offered by the LSS across all portfolios enhances the skills of students be-
fore entering the workforce. This ensures that Monash law graduates are some of the
most sought-after both within Australia and internationally.
A law degree opens up an entire world of possibilities for graduates. One of the
greatest strengths of the Monash Law degree is the breadth and diversity of the elec-
tives that are offered for study. Monash law students have the ability to tailor their
degree to achieve their own, individual goals for what they believe is the best use of
their studies. As the representative body for Monash law students, it directly follows
that we must help show these talented students the full range of career opportunities
that lay before them.
The Social Justice and Equity team has worked hard to bring together a wide
variety of highly useful information for interested students. I thus congratulate and
thank the Social Justice and Equity portfolio, headed by Director Gen Bolton, and in
particular Leah Holt, the 2015 Social Justice and Equity Publications Officer. Leah
has worked tirelessly to pull together every aspect of this guide and it is due to her that
you have this incredibly user friendly and professional publication at your disposal.

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I further wish to thank the Monash Faculty of Law for their continued support of the
Monash LSS in all aspects. Other universities across Australia envy the strong and
ongoing relationship between the LSS and the faculty, with Monash students reaping
the benefits of such a historic relationship throughout their degrees.
I would also like to thank all individuals who have contributed articles and opin-
ions to this publication. Without your insight, these fantastic career opportunities
would not be possible.
I highly commend the guide, and wish you all the very best of luck in your future
endeavors—wherever your law degree takes you!
Jemima Roe
President 2015
Monash Law Students’ Society

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EDITOR’S WELCOME
I am delighted to extend a very warm welcome and introduction to the 2015 Social
Justice and Equity Guide.
The Guide is a significant contribution by a range of stakeholders internal and ex-
ternal to Monash University. I thank each person and organisation for their thought-
ful and insightful contribution.
Together with the Director of Social Justice & Equity, Gen Bolton, I am honoured
to share the work and insights of so many committed people who have volunteered or
interned at non-government organisations, community legal centres, student organi-
sations and so on.
I am also grateful for the contributions from professionals who care about the
development of law students. It is hoped that their work with organisations who work
with people on the margins will inspire you to pursue a career with a strong spirit of
law and social justice.
The layout of the guide will provide you with a wide array of possibilities to consid-
er as you grow, develop and change personally and professionally throughout your law
degree. As such, the Guide contains seven chapters:
Chapter 1: Opportunities at Monash
This opening section provides information on all opportunities on offer at Monash.
This includes information about the various events and seminars hosted by the
Monash Law Students Society Social Justice & Equity Portfolio; Clinical Placements
to adequately prepare you for volunteer opportunities and Monash-based organisa-
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Chapter 2: Community Law
This chapter will highlight the invaluable developmental opportunity to volunteer at a
Community Legal Centre. It contains a wide range of testimonials from students that
have volunteered at Community Legal Centres to provide you with honest insight
into their personal experiences. It is divided into General and Specialist Community
Legal Centres within Metro and Rural Victoria and covers all information needed to
apply for a volunteer position.
Chapter 3: Volunteer Opportunities
This section is particularly useful for those that have an interest in social justice and
equity, but not necessarily in the legal sphere. It provides a number of new organisa-
tions and testimonials included this year from past and current volunteers. The sec-
tion is divided into General Volunteer organisations, Environment, Animal Welfare,
LGBTI/ Queer, Women, Disability Rights, Indigenous Opportunities, Youth and
Children and Mental Health. All information on how to get involved is covered here.
Chapter 4: Internships and Career Development
Internships help provide the experience and skill development needed to prepare you
for the professional world.This section provides a wide array of internship opportuni-
ties, both national and international to allow you to broaden your horizons while still
at university.
Chapter 5: Careers in Social Justice
Pursuing a career in social justice can be a difficult decision to make when corporate
firms,clerkships and grades dominate the scene. This chapter will hopefully make that
decision a little easier by providing considerate insight from professionals in the field.
Included in the chapter are alternative avenues for graduate legal training and other
relevant professional opportunities.
Chapter 6: Equity and Social Responsibility
This section highlights support, activities and various opportunities for five different
equitable groups including students with a disability,indigenous students,queer rights
and women.It also features articles written by our fellow law students on contemporay
issues such as indigenous rights and feminism.
Chapter 7: Student Resources
With so many different opportunities available to law students, it can sometimes be
difficult to know where to look to discover this information. The Social Justice &
Equity team have compiled some of the best resources to discover job and volunteer
opportunities, health and well-being support or simply have a good read about social
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This Guide is not a product driven guide but is an encyclopaedic collection of inspi-
rational articles and features writing that crosses the boundaries across a diverse range
of opportunities.Its pages are filled with a broad range of opportunities to intrigue you
in an exceptionally honest form, which is refreshing in itself.
I hope this guide inspires you to pursue social justice and equity causes during and
beyond your law degree. Being a law student is a privilege and it is our duty, to use this
privilege to assist those that are most disempowered, disadvantaged and who live on
the margins in our society.
Leah Holt
Publications Officer, Social Justice and Equity

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Director of Social Justice & Equity: Gen Bolton
Editor In Chief: Leah Holt
Sub-Editor / Researcher: Phil Christidis
Thank You
We would like to thank Seagull Press Print & Design for its service and Bradley
Cummings for his exceptional design of the Guide.
We would also like to extend our thanks to everyone involved in the hard work
in creating this publication with a special mention to the Social Justice and Equity
Director, Gen Bolton.
Disclaimer
The Monash Law Students’ Society has at all times endeavoured to provide the most
up-to-date information in the 2015 Social Justice and Equity Guide. However, we
cannot fully ensure the accuracy of the information contained. We strongly recom-
mend that student’s independently research facts and dates and do not rely solely on
the 2015 Social Justice and Equity Guide.
Further, students should note that information might be subject to change. The
Monash Law Students’Society takes no responsibility for the accuracy of information
contained within the Guide.The onus is on the individual to ensure compliance with
application deadlines.

CHAPTER 1

OPPORTUNITIES
AT MONASH

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SOCIAL JUSTICE & EQUITY GUIDE 2015
Social Justice and Equity Portfolio
By Gen Bolton, Director Social Justice & Equity Portfolio
The Social Justice and Equity Portfolio is committed to advancing social justice in the
law and providing opportunities for Monash law students to get involved as well. In
2015, we remain committed to providing opportunities for students to learn more at
our seminars, develop leadership skills in the Just Leadership Program, and provide
all the resources they need in our Social Justice Equity Guide, among other events
and activities.
Social Justice Seminars
This year we’re holding six seminars throughout the year focusing on issues you care
about. In the past we have featured topics such as gender in the law, the environment
and family violence. In the past we have had speakers including the Honourable Mi-
chael Kirby AC CMG, Attorney-General Robert Clark, former Attorney-General
Rob Hulls, as well as members of Legal Aid, Transgender Victoria and many other
organisations. In the year ahead we plan on introducing further seminars on sub-
jects that matter to you, so stay tuned as we release more details about our seminars
throughout the year.
We began the year with a seminar for those new to the Monash Law School focus-
ing on social justice pathways at Monash and beyond. The session featured informa-
tion ranging from human rights-focused law electives to volunteering in a community
legal centre,and opportunities to hear from students and professionals working within
the field.
Just Leadership Program
The Just Leadership Program 2015 will be open for high-achieving applicants in
semester one. The program offers an intensive social justice seminar series focus-
ing on how you, as a law student, can make a difference to the way the law affects
the disadvantaged.
Clayton’s Law
To keep in the loop with our social justice events and the latest news in Australian
law and social justice, Clayton’s Law is the Monash LSS’s social justice blog. Clayton’s
Law provides a voice for student commentary, including articles, editorials and new
surrounding legal and newsworthy issues and debates. Clayton’s Law is particularly
focused on social justice and equity issues, and is also a canvas for students to send
through their creative writing, interviews, reviews and comedy.

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Student Equity
The Monash LSS firmly believes that an individual’s background or cir-
cumstances should not limit their achievements in higher education.
A student’s excellence in their studies should not be limited by their socioec-
onomic background, race, religion, gender, disability, sexuality, family or other
restricting circumstances.
Women in the Law Breakfast
The annual Women in Law Breakfast is a showcase of the achievements and
insights of women who have succeeded and flourished in the legal profes-
sion. Bring your friends and chat over breakfast about your plans for the future
with women leaders in their fields. We endeavour to connect law students with
women in the law profession in order to inspire and facilitate interest in the
role of women in the law. The event provides an opportunity for students to network
and be inspired by women who have strived,and achieved,success in the law profession.
In 2014, the Monash LSS was proud to welcome Justice Marcia Neave AO of the
Victorian Supreme Court, Court of Appeal; Ms Jane Dixon QC; and Ms Michelle
Dixon, CEO of Maddocks, as keynote speakers. In 2015, the event continued to grow
featuring Justice Kate McMillan of the Victorian Supreme Court, Ms Caroline Qir-
ton QC, and Ms Katie Miller, President of the Law Institute of Victoria.
Textbook Equity Grants
The Monash Law Students’ Society recognises that financial and other personal cir-
cumstances may place an unwarranted strain on student wellbeing. In particular, we
recognise that students should not be restricted from accessing materials necessary for
their education or from excelling in their studies.
In order to assist students in need of financial assistance, the Textbook Equity
Grants are awarded to support students in purchasing their textbooks and learning
materials. Applications are assessed individually on their merits and demonstration
of financial need. Successful applications will be provided with a grant calculated ac-
cording to their estimated education expenses for the semester, with which they will
be able to purchase essential law course materials from Legibook. The LSS is proud
to run the Textbook Equity Grants in conjunction with the Monash Law Faculty and
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Monash Law School Clinical Legal
Education Programs
What are Monash Clinical Legal Education Units?
The Clinical Legal Education Units enable students to work with real clients and real
cases at one of the Law School’s two community legal centres. In this way, students
can put the knowledge learned in the classroom into a practical context. They can
learn vital skills relating to the practice of law and provide an important service to
the community. The subjects are taken as law electives and add a social and practical
dimension to student’s academic knowledge. Subjects are either 6 or 12 credit points.
Objectives of the Clinical Legal Education Program:
1. To provide Monash Law students with the opportunity to participate in real
Legal Clinics under professional supervision.
2. To raise student awareness of matters affecting the legal rights of those clients
attending the Clinics.
3. To enable students to participate in a range of law and social reform projects.
4. To assist students to participate in research into the administration of justice
and the provision of legal services to the community.
What units are available?
LAW4328: Professional Practice
This 12-credit point unit allows you to undertake practical placement as part of your
law degree at a Monash University associated community legal centre. Engagement
in this program requires students to use and apply the skills they have learned to real
legal issues and client problems. The nature of the program requires a high level of
commitment. Generally, the programs workload requires: one half day session at the
legal centre per week for 17 weeks, a 2 hour seminar per week and one and a half days
per week dedicated to client follow up and case management.
Involved activities may include client interviews, individual management of files,
writing letters of advice or negotiating and advocating on behalf of your clients. Man-
agement of client files is the responsibility of the student however all activities are
supervised by a registered legal professional. Participation in this unit allows students
to improve upon their communication skills, critically analyse the adequacy of the law
and legal processes upon application and to apply theoretical knowledge to ‘real-life’
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The Assessment for this unit involves:
• Practical legal service work (80%)
• Community engagement (20%)
• Ungraded SFR (Satisfied Faculty Requirement) for fortnightly reflective jour-
nal entries is required to obtain a pass in the unit
Am I suitable for this role?
For students who commenced their law degree in 2015, you must complete certain
prerequisites before commencement:
• Foundations of Law
• Criminal Law 1
• Public Law and Statutory Interpretation
• Torts
• Contract A and Contract B
• Property A
• Constitutional Law
For students who commenced prior to 2015, you must complete the following
before commencement:
• Introduction to legal reasoning and Research and Writing
• Criminal Law and Procedure A and Criminal Law B
• Torts A and Torts B
LAW4803: Clinical Externship
Places in each clinical externship are strictly limited. Therefore priority is afforded to
students nearing the completion of their degrees with a high level of interest in the
area. Clinical externship students are positioned at external organisations and may be
involved in different tasks.These include:
1. Sexual Assault Clinic—in conjunction with the South Eastern Centre Against
Sexual Assault (SECASA) at Springvale Monash Legal Service (4 places, all
clinical periods)—legal services to victims of sexual assault.
2. Human Rights Clinic—in conjunction with the Castan Centre for Human
Rights at Holding Redlich, Solicitors (2 places, Clinical Period 2 and 3)—lit-
igation involving human rights in the broadest sense—everything from com-
pensation for workplace injuries and discrimination to assisting asylum seekers
and elderly victims of fraud and predatory lending. Immediate casework su-
pervision is provided by the law firm and academic coordination by a member
of Castan Centre staff.
3. Family Violence Clinic—assisting victims of Family Violence (2 places, all
clinical periods)—assisting victims of family violence by attending the court
on family violence list days and assisting the duty lawyer to help clients make
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4. JobWatch clinic—Students are based at Jobwatch, in the city (2 places, clinical
periods 2 and 3).Students receive extensive training and support to give advice
on the telephone advice line in relation to various employment law issues, and
assist with legal education materials.
5. Monash/Ashurst Corporate Governance and Responsibility Clinic—(4 plac-
es, semesters 1 and 2) This clinic is open to students who have completed
Corporations Law (LAW4171). Students participating in this clinic will work
with faculty members, practitioners and corporations to provide advice on
corporate governance and social responsibility issues to not-for-profits and/
or ASX listed companies.
6. Victoria Legal Aid Strategic Advocacy Clinic (2 places, semesters 1 and 2)—
Students participating in this clinic will be partnered with a Public Defender
or Advocate from Victoria Legal Aid Chambers to work on a strategic advoca-
cy project that aims to facilitate change to benefit the community, by remedy-
ing a legal problem,policy or process.Students,working in pairs and under the
supervision of a Chambers practitioner, will research and analyse a strategic
advocacy topic and consider possible remedies to address the problem.
• Casework at Clinical Placement (80%)
• Research Paper 1000 –1500 (20%)
For students starting in 2015, you must have satisfied the following prerequisites prior
to commencement:
• Foundations of Law
• Criminal Law 1
• Public Law and Statutory Interpretation
• Torts
• Contract A and B
• Constitutional Law
• Property A
For students who started after 2015, you must have satisfied the following prior
to commencement:
• Introduction to Legal Reasoning and Research and Writing
• Criminal Law and Procedure A and Criminal Law B
• Torts A and Torts B
Note: Students intending to undertake the Sexual Assault Clinic, Family Vio-
lence Clinic or JobWatch Clinic must have completed LAW4328 (or LAW5216) or
LAW4330 (or LAW5218). In other clinics preference for a placement will be given to
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LAW4330: Family Law Assistance Program (FLAP)
FLAP is a 12-credit point unit, which allows students to further develop their knowl-
edge, understanding, practical skills and experience in the specific area of family law.
FLAP is administered by Monash University and funded by the Commonwealth At-
torney General’s Department.
Over the course of 17 weeks students are required to manage and oversee their
own family law case files whilst under the supervision of a family law practition-
er. This involves students drafting documents, advising, interviewing and managing
clients, brief counsel, attend court to instruct counsel and maintain correspondence
and professionalism at all times. Specifically the unit requires, students to attend a
2-hour seminar for 8 weeks plus regular tutorials, attend FLAP sessions to meet with
clients and work on existing matters, attend the family law courts at Dandenong to
work with duty lawyers on matters and to dedicate time to engage in research, private
preparations and consolations.
Students develop the ability to create, maintain and attend to all substantive and
procedural aspects of running a family law matter, gain a greater understanding of
family law and its application to real life problems and to hone their advocacy, com-
munication skills and ability to negotiation acceptable outcomes for their clients. Par-
ticipating students will gain experience in a wide range of areas including property
division, divorce and making arrangements for children.
• Casework and performance (70%); and
• Research activity or assignment (30%)
Yes—if you have satisfied the following prerequisites prior to commencement:
• Completion of a prior placement at FLAP as part of an earlier Monash
family law unit; or
• A minimum of 12 weeks volunteering at FLAP for one day per week; or
• Completion of Professional Practice (LAW4328)
For further information, enrolment details and census dates: http://www.law.monash.
edu.au/about-us/legal/cle/index.html
Please note: All information stated above is directly sourced from the website:
http://www.law.monash.edu.au/about-us/legal/cle/index.html.
Please refer here for further information.

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Professional Practice: A Student’s Perspective
By Geerthana Narendren, 5th Year Arts/ Law Student
At the end of 2013, I decided to forego my summer holidays and take up Professional
Practice. Having volunteered at Springvale Monash Legal Service (SMLS) for a year
and being convinced I ultimately wanted to practice law, it felt like a natural fit.
My Professional Practice experience was undoubtedly the most challenging but re-
warding experience I have had during my time at university. It is a steep learning curve
and overwhelming at first, especially if you have never volunteered at a community le-
gal centre. Even with my year of experience I felt so underprepared when I was initially
given ten case files ranging from traffic infringement matters, drafting a Will, preparing
a divorce application to varying a client’s community corrections order. Fortunately,
the supervisors and admin staff are very supportive and always ready to help. By the
end of my time at SMLS, I felt confident in the work I was doing for my clients and felt
sad that the endless days I’d spent at SMLS was coming to an end.
One of the greatest aspects of Professional Practice is the opportunity to assist those
in the community who may not have the capacity to assist themselves. Most of my
clients were non-English speakers and some were dealing with mental illness, poverty
and domestic violence. As a Professional Practice student, you will really have to let go
of your ‘text book’ mentality and remember that you are dealing with real people and
not a hypothetical law exam. You have to consider the practical consequences of your
advice and what repercussions it will have for the client’s family, their financial situation
and emotional wellbeing. This may mean you consider alternative options that you
may not necessarily have considered when you’re learning the theory at university.
Nevertheless, I really enjoyed the client-focused interactions and many Professional
Practice students will agree that taking instructions from clients is difficult but ultimate-
ly an important part of the Professional Practice experience.
For me, a highlight of my experience was being able to present two pleas in mitigation
on behalf of my clients, with supervision, at the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court. My
best outcome was for a client who had previously been in court twice for a similar
matter and was fortunate enough to be given a fine and no conviction. The client was
an older lady with anxiety issues and an extremely difficult family life who was crying
through the entire court proceeding. After the matter was finalised she thanked me
and seemed to have a sense of relief that the whole process was over. Being able to
represent a client in court and answer the Magistrate’s questions was daunting, exhila-
rating and a lot of work but it reignited my interest in advocacy and made me realise
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Another highlight was being involved in a community development project with
other Professional Practice students. I attended monthly legal clinics at the Youth Sup-
port and Advocacy Service, a fantastic program run in Dandenong aimed at support-
ing young people with substance abuse issues or homelessness. This legal clinic had
more of a social focus; we would play pool or watch movies with the young people,
listen to the problems and assist them if we could. It was an eye opening experience
and reminded me that not everyone has a stable and safe upbringing. Working with
these disadvantaged youth really impressed on me the importance of using my law
degree to support marginalized members of the community.
While Professional Practice may not light everyone’s fire, it will certainly make you
develop all your key skills—communication, interpersonal and research and writing.
As an added bonus, you will also make some invaluable friendships. Some of my fond-
est memories of Professional Practice are sneaking away with a group of students for
some delicious Pho or Vietnamese rice paper rolls after a long day or joining my su-
pervisor and other students at the fantastic Polish bakery near the Magistrates’ Court.
Professional Practice is a rollercoaster ride—there are certainly ups and downs. It can
be exhausting and demanding but it will become an experience that makes you build
confidence in your ability to communicate, to work in a legal environment and will
make you proud of what you achieve and how you have assisted people who other-
wise would not be able to access the law. If you are in your second year or above, I
encourage you to apply and really immerse yourself in this fantastic program.

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Family Law Assistance Program: A Student’s Perspective
By Dan Miles, 5th Year Arts/ Law Student
I completed Professional Practice at the Family Law Assistance Program (‘FLAP’) in Se-
mester One, 2014. FLAP assists people from many and varied cultural backgrounds in
making applications, responding to applications, preparing for litigation, negotiation,
and a variety of other pre-trial procedural requirements.
Professional Practice students run 10 to 15 files during their time at FLAP. In the run-
ning of files, students will have the opportunity to prepare briefs for barristers, attend
court with those barristers, draft applications and affidavits, and regularly liaise with
and formally interview clients.
Centres such as FLAP are an important and valuable feature of Victoria’s legal system.
At FLAP, students will often assist clients who can neither afford expensive private
legal fees, nor meet Victoria Legal Aid’s strict guidelines. These clients find themselves
in the middle of a complex system of laws and procedural rules without any legal
assistance, save for from FLAP.
Family law is an inherently complex and multi-faceted area of law. Students will assist
both the victims and perpetrators of family violence. Familial conflict is often a signifi-
cant issue; children being the main victims of this. Further, as opposed to some other
areas of law, family law is not extricated from emotion, but deeply tied to it. Therefore,
students will often find themselves engrossed in a case and richly rewarded by the
experience. It is an honour to be able to assist people through times of personal crisis.
Clients are, without exception, extremely thankful for the service that FLAP provides.
FLAP allows students a valuable degree of independence. Students have overall re-
sponsibility for the carriage of their files. Although at first this degree of responsibility
seems daunting, students at FLAP feel are made to feel confident in their abilities due
to the kind and supportive environment fostered by supervising solicitor, Malcolm
Bennet, and Administrators, Jenny Tam and Chelsea Trang.
The biggest things I learned at FLAP are often seen as the smallest things in practice.
For example, FLAP taught me how to properly draft a legal letter or an affidavit, how
to negotiate with another lawyer, how to run a busy diary full of filing dates and
interview sessions, and how to effectively manage the expectations of a client. Doing
Professional Practice at FLAP has been an invaluable experience and I recommend it
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Monash Law Students’ Society Just
Leadership Program
What is the Monash LSS Just Leadership Program?
The 2015 Just Leadership Program is an initiative from the Social Justice and Equity
Portfolio of the Monash LSS. In its sixth year, the program seeks to build from the
strengths of previous years by providing two key opportunities for students selected
to participate.
First, the program allows students the opportunity to affiliate with, learn from and
listen to key individuals from various legal backgrounds and organisations that are
closely associated with important social justice issues. Bound by a legal focus, partici-
pants are invited to engage with guests and organisations that are innovative, practice
ethical leadership and promote social justice within the community. From this ex-
posure, students will be able to take a social justice perspective with them into their
legal careers.
Topics include the rights and laws concerning asylum seekers, refugees, chil-
dren, women, disabled people, Indigenous Australians, the queer community and
homeless people.
Notable individual speakers from previous years have included the Honourable
Michael Kirby AC CMG; Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria and Lieu-
tenant Governor of Victoria, Marilyn Warren AC, QC; Judge Paul Grant SC; Attor-
ney-General Robert Clark; former Attorney-General Rob Hulls and human rights
advocate Julian Burnside, QC.
Second,participation in the program involves a specific leadership focus.Central to
this is the notion of effective change at a community level,which stems from awareness
and exposure to unfamiliar ideas and concerns. Introductory and concluding seminars
will be focused on key leadership qualities closely associated with social justice and
equity themes. Hence, the leadership aspects of the program are designed to further
equip and develop students to become strong leaders in their fields into the future.
What tasks will I undertake?
Students selected for the program will be required to complete two projects. First,
individuals will be grouped with others to produce a substantial legal piece concerning
a matter of person interest. Previously, the Victorian Law Reform Commission, Clay-
ton’s Law and Lot’s Wife have published participant’s works.
Second, individuals will be required to create and maintain a political dialogue
with local MP members. Both projects present an opportunity for students to further
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Applicants must demonstrate:
• Commitment to social justice
• Ability to work in a team
• Strong academic ability
Students will be selected on the basis of their work experience, extra-curricular
activities and career objectives.
Contact Info
Just Leadership Coordinators : Estelle Sarra and Sanduni De Silva
justleadership@monashlss.com
Just Leadership Program: A Student’s Perspective
By Sanduni De Silva, 2nd Year Law/ Bimoed Student
Last year, as a young impressionable first year, I applied to be part of the Just Lead-
ership Program. I had no expectation of being accepted, but I was, thankfully, wrong.
The weekly seminars were an opportunity for me to gain insight into areas of law in
which I had no knowledge. For example, I had no prior awareness, nor interest, in
Environmental Law, however, after the seminar I found myself yearning to learn more,
as there were facets which I had never thought to consider.
We also worked in groups to create policy projects on a topic of our choice. Working
in a group was enlightening, as it enabled us to get a range of ideas that I, myself,
had never considered. The topic of my group was access to justice for people living
in rural areas, and as our research into the field went on, we began to discover the
extent of work that needs to be done in providing better facilities and better forms
of communicating information. We also conducted our own interviews, where some
of our group members travelled to Ballarat and interviewed people living with disa-
bilities and their interaction with the law. This was something that seemed inconceiv-
able to us, but JLP gave us the platform to interview and write something we were
passionate about.
I’d like to finish by mentioning meeting Julian Burnside QC. When I asked him for
advice on how to become a truly influential person like himself he said “take every
opportunity you get in life and never take them for granted”. JLP was one such oppor-
tunity and I feel so privileged to have been part of it, and I can’t wait to co-ordinate
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Monash SEED
What is Monash SEED?
Monash Socio-Economic Engagement and Development (‘SEED’) is a budding stu-
dent collective that focuses on social enterprise and microfinance. In short, SEED
aims to educate and equip students to coordinate their skills and passions in order to
produce positive social impacts.
These days it’s far too common to encounter law students that are disillusioned
with the one-dimensional career pathway that law supposedly leads to – that is, work-
ing at a top-tier commercial law firm.
One of the many aims of SEED is to firstly educate its members that there are al-
ternative career pathways. Don’t let the terms social enterprise and microfinance scare
you off, as it is SEED’s objective to explain not only what these terms mean but also
how they can apply in the real world.
Social enterprise
To put it simply: a social enterprise is an organisation that applies commercial strate-
gies to maximise improvements in human and environmental well-being.
In order to achieve its objectives in raising awareness of the benefits of social en-
terprise, SEED conducts numerous events that range from bringing in industry pro-
fessionals to come in and speak about their experiences to hosting casual gatherings at
social enterprises. Last year, SEED held a presentation by the co-founder and CEO
of Thankyou, Daniel Flynn. Moreover, SEED’s recent Thankyou Water campaign at
Monash University demonstrates another grassroots strategy, of which yielded over
500 signatures.
Furthermore, SEED will be running workshops and networking events that will
equip aspiring social entrepreneurs with the necessary skills to set up their own social
enterprises. This leads to the granddaddy of SEED’s social enterprise projects, the
Social Enterprise Incubator, which will provide a supportive platform to kick-start
home grown ideas.
Microfinance
The crux of microfinance is to provide high quality financial services to poor house-
holds, here and abroad—think of it as a ‘leg up’instead of a ‘hand out’(c.f., donations).
SEED provides education seminars conducted by professionals as well as a pletho-
ra of practical opportunities—namely, its Impact Trips. Currently, SEED runs two
separate Impact Trips, one in Cambodia and the other in Fiji, with the intention of
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other volunteering-related skills. These trips provide unique opportunities for volun-
teers to immerse themselves in different cultures whilst working on building com-
munities and teaching financial literacy; both of which are integral to constructing
sustainable societies.
For those that enjoy solving problems, especially those that a microfinance institu-
tion may encounter, SEED runs an annual joint competition with The University of
Melbourne known as the Global Microfinance Case Competition.
SEED absolutely does not lend itself to appealing to only one or a selective number
of disciplines—its students span across disciplines ranging from Arts, Laws and Ed-
ucation to Engineering, I.T and Medicine. More emphasis cannot be placed on the
following statement: you do not need to have any knowledge in the above concepts;
SEED is here and happy to help. The bottom line is that SEED aims to appeal to
anyone that is passionate and enthused about making a positive social change. Fur-
thermore, SEED aims to highlight that the notions that are attached to social enter-
prise and microfinance can indeed be extrapolated and applied to myriad disciplines
and industries.
If you’re passionate about making a positive social impact then SEED wholly en-
courages you to get involved in any of the abovementioned activities.
Contact Information
Will Zhong, Director of Sponsorship
0418 668 282
sponsorship@monashseed.org

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Monash SEED: A Student’s Perspective
By Will Zhong, 5th Year Arts/ Law Student
Getting involved in SEED has broadened my horizons in areas that my degrees do not
offer. Initially stepping into what I thought was going to be a confronting commercial
experience I soon found out that SEED holds activities that are relevant to a wide
range of degrees. Moreover, I also quickly came to realise that commercial knowledge
is by no means a pre-requisite to get involved. The unique quality about SEED is that
it tries to address social issues by using traditional capitalistic methods, which I think is
innovative (and courageous!) The best part about SEED is that it has granted me the
opportunity to meet some of the most inspirational people that I’ve ever met. My
involvement with the club gives me something unique to talk about with my friends,
teachers, family and employers. Furthermore, seeing other individuals succeed in are-
as that don’t just purely focus on ‘making money for the man’ has helped me tailor my
own future career aspirations. It will never cease to amaze me to witness the numerous
immediate tangible benefits that SEED has managed to achieve in their activities—
these guys know how to get it done!

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CHAPTER 2

COMMUNITY LAW

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Why you should volunteer at a
Community Legal Centre
By Anna Ngyuen, Monash Arts/Law 2014 Graduate
Many people will say that volunteering at a community legal centre is one of the most
rewarding experiences during their degree, but the experience keeps paying off even
once you’ve left the safe sanctum of university. I volunteered at the Family Law As-
sistance Program (FLAP) for two and a half years and enjoyed it so immensely that I
signed up for the 17-week professional practice unit as well.
What began as an attempt to get something more out of my degree became crucial
not only to my professional development, but also personal development as well.
Professionally, being a part of a small and under-resourced team meant I was able
to undertake tasks that students would rarely be able to take part in at a law firm.
This included drafting court documents, interviewing clients and briefing barristers
to appear for our clients. These skills have held me in good stead, especially last year
as I was undergoing the onerous recruitment process for graduate jobs. Now that I
have commenced work as a graduate,the skills acquired from drafting numerous court
documents and corresponding with clients has been extremely useful and undoubtedly
eased the transition into full-time work.
However on a personal level,the experience also opened my eyes to a world beyond
commercialcontractsandinstilledmypassioninsocialjustice.Unlikemostlawstudents,
I never wanted to be a corporate lawyer. Anything remotely commercial would put me
in a deep stupor. Given the law school’s emphasis on commerciality, it was sometimes
isolating to hold such views. Being at a community legal centre enabled me to work in
a hardworking, inspirational team of like-minded people who were passionate about
achieving justice for the disadvantaged in our society. It exposed me to such a diverse
clientele and their problems,many of which extended beyond legal issues.Significant-
ly, it highlighted the privilege that we have as law students in understanding the law
and also the role we can play to help others who aren’t lucky enough to be in this
position.
For all those law students greatly disillusioned with the idea that a law degree can
only lead to a career in commercial or corporate law, I encourage you to apply to vol-
unteer at a community legal centre such as FLAP. Working in the community sector
will expose you to amazing and inspirational people and also open your mind to career
opportunities you would have never thought of.

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General Community Legal Centres
Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre
What is Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre?
The Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre (BMCLC), a program of Commu-
nity West, provides free legal help to people who live, work or study in the Brimbank,
Melton and Bacchus Marsh communities. Their work falls into four main categories:
legal information and referrals, legal advice and case work, community legal infor-
mation and law reform and advocacy. Programs include children’s contact services,
divorce workshops, community development, family violence and victim assistance.
The BMCLS are also partners with the Sunshine Family Relationship Centre.
Volunteer paralegals at BMCLC assist in a wide variety of tasks, including:
• Administrative tasks
• Initial client contact
• Assisting solicitors in casework and court applications
• Legal research
• Drafting documents and preparing briefs
Volunteers will possess knowledge of the local catchment. Previous experience in a
legal or social justice environment is desirable but not required.
How and when can I apply?
Intake for volunteers is year round and depends on the needs of BMCLC. Email your
resume, academic transcript and a cover letter explaining a bit about yourself and why
you want to volunteer to legalreception@communitywest.org.au.
Contact Information
31-35 McKenzie Street
Melton VIC 3337
(03) 9747 5240
legalreception@communitywest.org.au
Please note: All information stated above is directly sourced from BMCLS ‘s website:
http://www.communitywest.org.au/home. Please refer here for further information.

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Casey Cardinia Community Legal Service
What is the Casey Cardinia Community Legal Service (CCCLS)?
The CCCLS services clients in the Casey, Cardinia and Dandenong catchment area.
They specialise in family law and debt matters. They also provide legal advice, infor-
mation and referral to community organisations and ongoing casework assistance.
Students will assist administration staff with inputting client information on the cli-
ent database, drafting client letters and other administrative tasks. Students may also
be required to undertake research to assist solicitors
While students are not allowed to provide legal advice to clients themselves, they
will observe client consultations and have the opportunity to discuss things like inter-
view techniques with lawyers.
Additionally, students may receive a position assisting a CCCLS duty lawyer with
family violence intervention orders at the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court. Here, stu-
dents will have the opportunity to engage with clients and court staff to assist with
their matters, and draft documents where necessary.
Students in any year level may apply. Volunteers will possess knowledge of the local
catchment area and will have demonstrated written, verbal and communication skills
as well as strong legal and policy research skills.
Students should contact the volunteer co-ordinator, Heather Richardson at caseyclc@
vicnet.net.au with an expression of interest. Include details of your year level, a cover
letter and CV. Expressions of interest are accepted all year round, but students should
note that the waiting list can reach and even exceed 12 months.
Contact Information
42 Claredale Road
Dandenong VIC 3175
(03) 9793 1993
caseyclc@vicnet.net.au
http://www.ommunitylaw.org.au/clc_caseycardinia/cb_pages/volunteers.php.

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Student Testimonial:
Casey Cardinia Community Legal Service
By Phil Christidis, 4th Year Arts/ Law Student
I have been volunteering at Casey Cardinia CLS since June 2014, both at their Narre
Warren office and assisting one of their duty lawyers (May) at the Dandenong Magis-
trates’ Court. It has by far been one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences
I have had.
At the office, I assist solicitors and administration staff with client matters. Be it draft-
ing letters, conducting legal research, or photocopying documents, I am able to help
things run smoothly in what can often be a very busy sector to work in.
Often I sit in on client consultations, observing how solicitors interact with different
clients in different ways. I appreciate the solicitors’ readiness to ‘debrief’ with me
on the consultations, asking my opinion (legal and general) on how it went. This is a
fantastic opportunity to discuss interview techniques – how to approach a divorce or
domestic violence matter as opposed to a road traffic accident or an assault charge.
These are important tips and pointers I keep in mind, ready for when I practice as a
solicitor myself.
Volunteering with May is an eye-opening experience. We deal exclusively with family
violence intervention orders, and work through what is often a very long and busy
court list. One of my key roles is to provide initial procedural advice to our clients –
explaining the processes involved in making or defending an application, and what
their options are. In addition to this I liaise with other court staff and make sure clients
have all their documentation and that we have all of their details. Again, the May is al-
ways happy to offer advice and answer my questions about the matters we deal with.
Getting involved in the community legal sector is an invaluable experience. In my
view, it fills a very real and important gap in a law degree – client contact. There is
nothing more useful than an appreciation of who is seeking legal advice and why, and
how the law serves to help them. Part of this means being able to communicate with
clients – something which is not always easy when your client requires an interpreter,
and your questions are about family violence allegations.
Apart from the learning curve, you develop an appreciation for the broader com-
munity legal sector, and the various issues it faces. During my time at Casey Cardinia I
have seen funding cut dramatically (resulting in all financial counsellors being let go),
as well as already-cut funding being returned at the eleventh hour (meaning the Narre
Warren office will stay open). I think it’s seeing the staff press on during these roll-
er-coaster times that engenders this ethos: I don’t plan to leave anytime soon because
I know what I do makes a difference.

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Darebin Community Legal Centre
What is the Darebin Community Legal Centre?
Darebin Community Legal Centre provides free legal advice by appointment to peo-
ple who live, work or study in the Darebin region. The service provides initial advice
in most areas of law. The DCLC also co-ordinates various programs, including the
Outreach to Prisons Program and Legal Outreach to Indigenous Organisations.
Front Office
• The front office is staffed by volunteers on Monday 9:30am-1pm and Tuesday
to Thursday 9:30am-4pm
• The duties vary from reception, administrative tasks and data entry to provid-
ing information a referrals to clients
Night Service
• Volunteers staff the night service on Tuesday and Wednesday nights between
7pm – 9pm
• The team consists of a night coordinator, three legal volunteers and four com-
munity volunteers
• The Night Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the evening
• The Legal Volunteer gives legal advice to the client and is required to have a
practicing certificate
• The Community Volunteer assists the client, undertakes administrative tasks
and refers them to any community services
Project Work
• Working with the Community Legal Education worker on community educa-
tion programs or law reform issues
• Front Office – must be able to commit to a weekly roster of one session for six
months and complete two training sessions
• Night Service – must be able to commit to one night per month for twelve
months and four training sessions
• Project Work – must be able to commit to a fortnightly roster of one session
for four months. Training includes front office work for a minimum of four
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Contact Information
732 High Street
Thornbury VIC 3071
(03) 9484 7753
darebin_vic@clc.net.au
http://www.communitylaw.org.au/darebin/cb_pages/services.php.
Eastern Community Legal Centre
What is the Eastern Community Legal Centre?
Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) offers free legal assistance from its of-
fices in Box Hill, Boronia and Healesville during the day, at night and also at vari-
ous outreach locations across Melbourne’s east. ECLC is committed to reform that
achieves equality and social justice within the legal system for communities and people
experiencing disadvantage.
There are a variety of roles on offer at ECLC, each with unique tasks and position
descriptions.This includes:
• Volunteer Reception, Information and Referral Worker
• Volunteer Night Service Paralegal
• Volunteer Paralegal – Intervention Order Support Service
• Volunteer Night Service Coordinator
• Casework Volunteer – Tenancy Advice and Advocacy Program
For a more detailed list of specific tasks visit http://eclc.org.au/volunteering-2.
Students in any year level may apply. Requirements include sensitivity to people, will-
ingness to help and good written and organisational skills.
Generally, eligibility for both the Intervention Order Support Service at Ring-
wood Magistrates Court and Casework Volunteer–Tenancy Advice and Advocacy
Program requires previous experience gained through other volunteer programs at
the Centre.
To apply for a position or express interest in undertaking a specific project, please
forward a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and a current resume to vol-

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unteers@eclc.org.au, attention to the Volunteer Coordinator. Your application should
also note your preferred location (Box Hill/ Boronia/ Healesville), your position of
interest and current availability.
Please note that all voluntary positions are highly sought after and the Centre
review its requirements on a regular basis. Applications for voluntary positions will be
retained on a waiting list for six months with applicants contacted if a suitable position
becomes available.
Contact Information
Suite 3,Town Hall Hub
27 Bank Street
Box Hill VIC 3128
(03) 9285 4822
eclc@eclc.org.au
http://eclc.org.au/.
Fitzroy Legal Service
What is the Fitzroy Legal Service?
FLS operates as a medium of change of working holistically, innovatively and with
respect to empowering people before the law through education and action, closing
the gap between law and justice,achieving greater equity between people and being an
avenue for community participation. It covers the areas of Fitzroy, Abbotsford, Brun-
swick, Richmond, Collingwood, Clifton Hill, Carlton and East Melbourne. FLS pro-
vides free legal advice five nights per week and publishes the ‘Law Handbook’annually.
Volunteers may be involved in the night service, casework, community development
projects/ law reform campaigns or administrative/ clerical/ paralegal work.
• Previous experience is beneficial, but not necessary as training is provided
• Knowledge of languages such as Chinese, Arabic, Dinka, Vietnamese and
Swahili is helpful
• Computer skills, file management skills and legal research skills are advanta-
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Unfortunately, the Fitzroy Legal Service will not be taking applications for new pa-
ralegal volunteers for the next 6 to 12 months due to an extensive waiting list. Should
you wish to be kept on file for future induction, please contact the Volunteer Coordi-
nator, Julie Fletcher at jfletcher@fitzroy-legal.org.au.
Contact Information
124 Johnson Street
Fitzroy VIC 3065
(03) 9419 3744
jfletcher@fitzroy-legal.org.au
http://www.fitzroy-legal.org.au.
Testimonial: Fitzroy Legal Service
By Hollie Holding
I volunteered at Fitzroy Legal Service for the last 3 years of my law degree. It gave
me an opportunity to engage with ’real’ clients and provided an overview of the
practical aspects of the legal profession that university doesn’t. I felt more confident
beginning work as a result of the exposure I had to a range of clients, range of client
issues and the opportunity to get to know and work alongside some of Melbourne’s
well respected and experienced legal professionals—some of whom being subject
matter experts in particular areas of practice. Being able to assist legal professionals
with a wide range of tasks and research, and also to watch and listen to how they
interacted with clients was an invaluable experience. I was also humbled by the num-
ber of practitioners I volunteered with, who gave their time and knowledge freely to
those who needed it most. Volunteering also cemented my decision to practice law. It
would be incredibly daunting to start working in the legal field without any real world
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Flemington and Kensington Community Legal
Centre
What is the Flemington and Kensington Community
Legal Centre (FKCLC)?
FKCLC provides legal advice, information, referral, and ongoing casework assistance
in general criminal,civil and immigration matters.It is also involved in law reform and
community legal education.Their catchment area includes anyone that works, lives or
studies in the areas of Flemington and Kensington.They have a generalist legal service
that deals with summary criminal matters, infringements and debt and other general
legal matters. Specialist areas include a weekly Wills and Power of Attorney clinic,
a migration agent (offshore family reunion applications and referrals) and a Police
Accountability Program.
There are a number of different areas in which students can volunteer, including:
• Night Service
• Day Volunteer
• Casework Assistant
• Policy/ Research/ Law Reform
• Administration
• Board of Management
Tasks differ for each role, but include:
• Working on case files
• Interacting with third parties in relation to case files
• Sitting in on interviews where appropriate
• Being the first contact for clients via phone and walk-ins to the centre
• Students in any year level may apply, though they must be 18 years of age
• FKCLC volunteers need good communication skills, an openness to diversity
and other peoples’ values, and a willingness to be challenged and to learn.
• FKCLC is open to people from a diverse range of ages, work, education and
life experiences
• Volunteers must have experience in some aspect of the organisation (admin-
istrative tasks, community development or education, legal advice, casework
etc.) and a commitment to social justice and human rights and an understand
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Download application form at http://www.communitylaw.org.au/flemingtonkens-
ington/cb_pages/volunteers.php and submit with your CV and any other supporting
documentation. After the interview process, successful candidates will be required to
attend training sessions.
Contact Information
22 Bellair Street
Kensington VIC 3031
(03) 9376 4335
volunteer@fklegal.org.au (Volunteer Coordinator)
http://www.communitylaw.org.au/flemingtonkensington/cb_pages/about_us.php.
Footscray Community Legal Centre
What is the Footscray Community Legal Centre (FCLC)?
The Footscray Community Legal Centre is a community organisation that provides
assistance to people who live, work or study in the City of Maribyrnong. They pro-
vide free legal advice, financial counselling services, interpreters and referrals to more
appropriate organisations.The centre assists individuals by providing free legal advice,
providing financial counselling services for people experiencing financial difficulties,
referring people to a solicitor or other organisation best placed to assist with the prob-
lem and providing an interpreter for interviews.
FCLC run both day and night services, which take on paralegal and administrative
volunteer positions.
Day Volunteers
• Administrative volunteers support FCLC solicitors with reception duties and
administration such as greeting clients, assisting with client intake, referrals
and file management
• Paralegal volunteers assist with legal research and client casework such as
writing letters, obtaining instructions from clients and preparing legal sub-
missions
• Policy, media and project volunteers assist with policy and community de-
velopment projects including undertaking social and legal research, drafting
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Night Volunteers
• Paralegals assist in greeting clients, providing information, completing client
instructions and providing administrative support to solicitor volunteers
Students in any year level may apply, although they must be able to commit to 12
months of volunteering.
Skills required from all volunteers include:
• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Reliability and punctuality
If you are interested in volunteering please complete the Volunteer Application Form
at http://www.footscrayclc.org.au/becoming-a-volunteer/ and email it along with
your resume to admin@footscrayclc.org.au.
Contact Information
Level 1, 72 Buckley Street
Footscray VIC 3011
(03) 9689 8444
admin@footscrayclc.org.au
http://www.footscrayclc.org.au/
Inner Melbourne Community Legal Centre
What is the Inner Community Legal Centre (IMCL)?
Inner Melbourne Community Legal is a not-for-profit community organisation that
provides free legal assistance and advice, referral and casework support to disadvan-
taged individuals who are unable to obtain assistance elsewhere. They assist individu-
als from North Melbourne, West Melbourne, the Central Business District, Carlton,
Parkville and Docklands and focus on providing help to low or no-income individuals.
As a student volunteer, you will undertake a wide range of tasks. Students are given
exposure to a range of practical legal issues and tasks and work under the direction of
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Legal duties include assisting with client files, research, drafting documents and liais-
ing with courts, police and other authorities. Other duties include answering phone
calls and administrative tasks.
Students must have completed their first year of their law degree to be a student vol-
unteer. Ideally, candidates will have a demonstrated interest in social welfare and com-
munity development; strong research and analytical skills; attention to detail; strong
communication and teamwork skills.
Student volunteers are rostered on a weekly basis for four hours per week.
Applications will re-open 22 June 2015 to 3 July 2015. Applications sent out-
side of these dates will not be considered. Application forms are available at
http://imcl.org.au/volunteers/student-volunteers/.
Contact Information
PO Box 512
North Melbourne, VIC 3051
info@imcl.org.au
http://imcl.org.au/volunteers/student-volunteers/
Student Testimonial: Inner Community Legal
By Pierce Russell, 5th Year Arts/ Law Student
I have been volunteering at Inner Melbourne Community Legal (IMCL) for just over
a year, and it has been one of the most valuable and rewarding experiences of my
legal studies thus far. At a time when the legal aid budget has been savaged by ex-
tensive cuts, I have had the unfortunate (albeit incredibly illuminating) opportunity to
witness the profound impact that this has had on some of society•s most vulnerable
people. Indeed, volunteering at a CLC not only provides you with opportunity to
be involved in a process that facilitates people•s access to justice, but also reveals the
shortcomings of our justice system • it sparks your sense of justice, and makes you
critically evaluate our legal framework.
Located in North Melbourne, IMCL provides legal advice and support to socially and
economically disadvantage members of the community, who reside, work or study
within its catchment zone. The CLC assists clients in a number of areas of law, includ-

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ing family, criminal, tenancy, consumer law, debts and infringements, and Victims of
Crime Assistance Tribunal Applications. This diverse mix of practice areas means that
no day at IMCL is the same, and every shift presents a new learning opportunity.
Tasks undertaken by volunteers at IMCL are many and varied, and range from legal
and policy research, to general administrative duties. You may begin your shift assist-
ing with client intakes and referrals, and later find yourself transcribing a record of po-
lice interview, summarising relevant case law, and drafting letters to clients. I have even
been given the opportunity to attend the Family Court, where I was fortunate enough
to assist a barrister and be included in the negotiation process between the parties.
Despite having an extensive workload, the lawyers at IMCL are like mentors; they
are always willing to take the time to explain what is required, and encourage you
to improve yourself and develop your skills by providing feedback and advice. This
means that you given the opportunity to enhance your legal skills and get a consid-
erable understanding of what it is like to practise law. You develop a greater sense of
confidence in your legal abilities, and approach tasks with the level of professionalism
and care required of a legal practitioner.
However, of equal importance, I think, is the way that volunteering at a CLC exposes
the void between the law as it is taught at university, and the law as it operates in
practice. Needless to say, the distinction in immense. Having the opportunity to en-
gage with and assist clients from diverse backgrounds humanises the legal issues we
are used to analysing in confines of the Law School. Prior to this experience, I never
used to think about the impact of binding decisions on the parties • I saw them as
part of a process, or as conduits that we use to generate precedent and develop
existing legal principles. After seeing the consequences of decision-making, you gain
an appreciation of how the law actually operates in society, as well the amount of faith
and responsibility that clients place in their lawyers.
If you have a passion for social justice and would like to immerse yourself in a friendly
and encouraging environment that strives to assist the most vulnerable members of
our community, then volunteering at a CLC is definitely something you should consid-
er. My experience at IMCL has been incredibly rewarding, and is safe to say that it is
something that I will be drawing upon as I embark on my legal career.

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Monash Oakleigh Legal Service
What is Monash Oakleigh Legal Service (MOLS)?
MOLS is run largely by Monash University. It provides legal advice to clients on
a range of matters, including family law, criminal law, debt and tenancy. While it
does not provide court representation, it assists clients with drafting legal documents
(e.g. affidavits, parenting orders/plans etc.) to be submitted at court. It also operates
the Family Law Assistance Program (FLAP), dealing with complicated custody and
property disputes. FLAP runs a duty lawyer service at the Dandenong Federal Circuit
Court as well. Students form the bulk of the volunteer group at MOLS/FLAP.
Student volunteers are largely involved in:
• Conducting client interviews
• Performing legal research on issues that impact the community
• Drafting correspondence
• Preparing court documents
• Communicating with clients and other legal professionals
Commitment
• MOLS: Volunteers at the Wednesday and Tuesday Night sessions are re-
quired to commit for 6 months on a fortnightly basis. The sessions run from
6:00pm - 8:30pm. Further, failure to attend any session as a mentee can result
in immediate termination
• FLAP: Volunteers should commit to at least once a fortnight for a minimum
of 6 months
Volunteer Suitability
• MOLS Tuesday Night Family Law Advice: Students in any year level may
apply, although preference will be given to those who have undertaken study
in Family Law
• MOLS Wednesday Night Advice: Students in their first three years of Law
may apply (first six trimesters for JD students)
• FLAP: Students in any year level may apply
• Prior volunteering or relevant work experience is not essential
MOLS
Applications are made online.The intakes for the Tuesday and Wednesday advice ser-
vices occur twice a year (April and September) with dates specified on their website.
The application for the September intake is yet to be advised, but will be made avail-
able on their website:http://www.law.monash.edu.au/about-us/legal/mols/volunteer.
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FLAP
Volunteers are recruited on an as needs basis throughout the year. Application forms
are available from the MOLS website: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/about-us/le-
gal/mols/volunteer.html.
Contact Information
Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator via email at:
mols-volunteer@monash.edu for inquiries.
Please note: All information stated above is directly sourced from the website: www.commu-
nitylaw.org.au/monashoakleigh. Please refer here for further information.
Testimonial: Monash Oakleigh Legal Service
By Lynette Dong, MOLS Volunteer
Monash Oakleigh Legal Service (MOLS) is a community legal centre based on the
edge of the Monash Clayton Campus, where local residents may seek free initial legal
advice.
There are many ways to get involved with MOLS – through volunteering for the
Family Law Assistance Program (FLAP), the Professional Practice law electives, and the
Advice-Only sessions.
I began volunteering for MOLS Advice-Only sessions on Wednesday nights simply
because I signed up for MOLS updates during the LSS O-Week BBQ as a keen first
year student. Once you get past the application process, the 6-month volunteering
commitment involves spending every Wednesday fortnight at MOLS from 6-8:30pm,
interviewing clients alongside a mentor, discussing the legal issues with a supervising
lawyer and relaying advice back to the clients. On occasion, you might also be ros-
tered on reception duty. Over the 6 months at MOLS I had the chance to develop
my confidence in interviewing clients, communicating with people of different back-
grounds despite language barriers, and documenting hour-long interviews succinctly.
More importantly, I got a glimpse of the important role CLCs have in our community.
Not everyone can afford to pay for private legal advice, but that shouldn’t mean they
are left unaware of their legal rights and obligations. At the very least, a CLC may give
closure to someone struggling with an issue that has no legal recourse.
Sometimes, with the approval of the MOLS volunteer coordinator, we would refer
a client to the daytime legal service at MOLS, where Professional Practice students
could provide further assistance with the client’s legal matter.
The types of legal issues I encountered at MOLS varied between contracts, fines, fam-
ily law and neighbourhood disputes. There is no better way to find out whether stud-
ying law is right for you than by communicating with real-life clients about their legal
matters. It can be incredibly inspiring to go beyond the hypothesising of law exams.

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Moonee Valley Legal Service
What is the Moonee Valley Legal Service?
Moonee Valley Legal Service provides free legal advice, information, referral
and ongoing casework assistance to anyone who lives or works within the City of
Moonee Valley.
The Centre provides a generalist service, however also focuses on family, multicul-
tural and financial counselling issues.The service benefits and empowers the commu-
nity, and assists disadvantaged or disenfranchised people to be more knowledgeable
about the law.This approach gives client’s confidence to be proactive in their dealings
with the legal system.
Student volunteers will assist in the following areas:
• Legal research
• Administrative tasks
• Interpretation
• Law students in any year level may apply
• A language other than English, while not essential, would be beneficial
• Volunteers must be able to commit to either a half-day each week or a full day
each fortnight
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer of Moonee Valley Legal Service, please
fill out a volunteer application form at http://www.mvls.org.au/images/Volunteer%20
Application%202013.pdf. Once completed email it to admin@mvls.org.au.
Contact Information
13A Wingate Avenue
Ascot Vale VIC 3032
(03) 9376 7929
admin@mvls.org.au
Please note: All information stated above is directly sourced from the website: http://www.
mvls.org.au/. Please refer here for further information.

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Moreland Community Legal Centre
What is the Moreland Community Legal Centre (MCLC)?
MCLC provides free legal advice to people who live in the Moreland region. They
provide a range of services that include legal advice, referral to specialist casework
services, community education and development; and policy and law reform activities.
MCLC welcomes all individuals from the community who are seeking legal assistance
and information.
Front Desk Day Volunteer Program Information
• Assisting with managing client appointments using Microsoft Outlook
• Dealing with incoming calls
• Assisting clients at reception
• Assisting lawyers with research and typing documents
• Assisting with both outgoing and incoming mail
Paralegal
• Drafting correspondence and other documents
• Preparing briefs
• Attend court as required
• Telephoning courts, clients and other parties related to matters
• General administrative duties
• Research
• Filing providing assistance to front desk
• A demonstrated understanding or commitment to social justice is looked fa-
vourably upon as well as strong communication skills with some experience in
dealing with vulnerable clients
• All volunteers must be able to commit to a minimum of one day per fortnight
for a period of 12 months
Application forms are available at http://www.communitylaw.org.au/morelandhome/
cb_pages/volunteers_general.php. To register your interest, complete and return your
application form, together with your CV, a cover letter and any other supporting doc-
umentation to: info@morelandclc.org.au.
Please note that applications which do not address the key selection criteria or are
not accompanied by both a CV and cover letter will not be considered. If a volunteer-
ing opportunity arises, shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal interview
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Contact Information
Moreland Community Legal Centre Inc.
636 Sydney Road, Brunswick 3056
info@morelandclc.org.au
http://www.morelandclc.org.au/
Student Testimonial: Moreland Community Legal Centre
By Yannis Goutzamanis, 5th Year Commerce/ Law Student
Being a law student at Monash University it is easy to get taken in by the glitz and
glamour of the big end of town. Almost every week one can find a law firm on cam-
pus boasting about their high profile clients and large commercial practice. Whilst
there is nothing at all wrong with this, there are many other avenues in the law worth
pursuing. One such avenue is working or volunteering at a Community Legal Centre
(CLC).
I chose to apply for Moreland Community Legal Centre (MCLC) because it is closer
to my house (I live in the Northeast).
I have now been volunteering at MCLC for 6 months and I can honestly say that it has
been one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences in my life as well as being
an incredible learning opportunity. I have developed a multitude of skills ranging
from legal letter writing to oral communication. I have had to liaise with courts, clients,
police, insurance companies and many other dispute resolution services and this has
given me an opportunity to develop more confidence and professionalism in these
sorts of dealings.
Although the learning opportunities are second to none and the team in which I work
are friendly and genuine people, my favourite part about volunteering at MCLC is
how rewarding it is. Knowing that you are playing a role in an institution dedicated
to providing access to justice to the most socially, economically and culturally margin-
alised members of the community is an awesome feeling. Meeting with and assisting
some of our clients really helps build perspective, maturity and a strong social con-
science. Working at MCLC has more than anything else affirmed my commitment to
social justice.

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Springvale Monash Legal Service
What is the Springvale Monash Legal Service (SMLS)?
SMLS provides free,confidential legal advice to all members of the community.A mix
of caseload, lobbying, education and legal action strategies ensures the community has
access to a more holistic form of justice. It also operates a specialist clinic, SECASA
(South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault).
New students who have not completed Clinical Legal Education subjects at SMLS or
MOLS will be required to undertake receptionist duties to begin with. This involves
observing procedures and being responsible for the intake of clients. After this period,
volunteers can undertake:
• Casework
• Interviewing clients
• Advising clients after consultation with solicitors
Students in any year level may apply, although they must commit to 12 months. Vol-
unteers must also posses:
• Passion and dedication to legal issues with community legal service context
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to deal with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
General Volunteer applications can be made via the online application form at http://
smls.org.au/volunteers/. Please note that these are subject to lengthy waiting lists due
to high demand.
Additionally, students may undertake placement through one of the Professional
Practice units offered by Monash. Please see the Professional Practice section of the
guide for more details on enrolment.
Contact Information
Trang Nguyen, Volunteer Coordinator
(03) 9545 7400
http://www.smls.org.au/about-us/volunteers/

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St Kilda Legal Service
What is the St Kilda Legal Service?
St Kilda Legal Service provides free legal advice and casework for people in the Port
Phillip, Stonington and Bayside catchment areas. SKLS provides Day and Night legal
services in a number of areas, including family law, criminal law and debt. It also op-
erates specific Drug and Family Violence Outreach services.
Students may apply for either the Day or Night service. Duties involve assist-
ing with the provision of legal advice and casework, as well as paralegal and
administrative assistance.
Students in their penultimate or final year of study may apply. Students must be able
to commit to 2-3 hours per week. It is advantageous if students possess:
• Experience in administration, preferably within the legal profession;
• Data entry experience an advantage;
• Commitment to attention to detail;
• Sound interpersonal skills;
• Commitment to the principles of community legal centres and community
development
An application form can be downloaded from http://www.communitylaw.org.au/clc_
stkilda/cb_pages/volunteers_recruitment.php. Please note that due to high demand, it
is not unusual for students to be on a waiting list for a year or more.
Contact Information
Anthea Teakle
Volunteer & Night Service Coordinator
161 Chapel Street
St Kilda VIC 3182
anthea@skls.org.au
http://www.communitylaw.org.au/clc_stkilda/cb_pages/about_us_about.php

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Western Suburbs Legal Service
What is the Western Suburbs Legal Service (WSLS)?
The WSLS provides free legal help to people who live, work or study in the City of
Hobsons Bay and who cannot afford to seek a lawyer or legal advice. Established in
1978, the Western Suburbs Legal Service is an independent,not for profit community
organisation. WSLS is committed to providing free legal services to the most vulner-
able and disadvantaged people in our local community. It puts a particular emphasis
on working with people who experience continuing problems with the justice system
for reasons including age, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status or political beliefs.
WSLS challenge unjust and inequitable legal structures and processes and campaign
for progressive law reform.
Law student volunteers conduct legal research and support lawyers in their casework.
The ability to commit to regular volunteering is important to WSLS; however, the
particular time period and frequency of a student’s commitment is open to discussion.
Availability is to be specified on the application form.
Student Testimonial: St Kilda Legal Service
By Kate Zielinski, 5th Year Arts/ Law Student
I have been volunteering at St Kilda Legal Service for two years. It is a good way to
use my law degree as it allows me to give back to the community. The St Kilda Legal
Service has student volunteers during the day and night services. In the day service
you input data into a CLC database, assist in legal research, prepare casework corre-
spondence and book appointments for the night service. At the night service lawyers
meet with clients and provide advice. After completing the administrative work, stu-
dents have the opportunity to sit-in on lawyer-client interviews. This is a great way
to see how areas of law are applied in practice and through this, I have been able to
discover what areas of law actually interest me. The lawyers are happy for students to
ask questions and also ask for our opinion on matters – it is definitely a great learning
opportunity. CLCs play an important role in our community. I strongly consider others
to get involved at a CLC. There are often waiting lists, but don’t be discouraged; apply
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The main characteristic a WSLS volunteer needs to demonstrate is commitment.That
is a commitment to WSLS’s mission,as well as a commitment to volunteering.As part
of this commitment, all volunteers must become members of WSLS. Being a member
and volunteering at WSLS requires that you attend the Annual General Meeting.
If you would like to volunteer, please complete the application form at http://wsls.
org.au/get-involved/volunteer/. WSLS will then be in contact with you about
your application.
Contact Information
Western Suburbs
Legal Service Inc.
30 Hall Street
Newport Vic 3015
(03) 9391 2244
wsls@wsls.org.au
http://wsls.org.au/

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Specialist Community Legal Centres
Association of Employees with a Disability (AED)
Legal Centre
What is AED Legal Centre?
The AED Legal Centre provides legal advocacy to people with a disability in the areas
of employment, education and training.Their main objective is to protect and advance
the rights of people with a disability who experience difficulties and/or discrimination
in employment or education because of their disability. It provides negotiation servic-
es, as well as legal advice, drafting and representation.
AED gives priority to matters involving unlawful termination, jobs in jeopardy,
wages disputes,working conditions,bullying and harassment and public interest cases.
Night Service volunteers are involved in a broad range of tasks including:
• Client interviews
• Drafting legal advices to solicitors
• Drafting complaints to Australian Human Rights Commission, Victorian
Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission and Fair Work Com-
mission
• Drafting applications to Victorian Civil and AdministrativeTribunal (VCAT),
Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court
• Drafting communications including email and letters to clients, respondents,
respondents solicitors, court registrars and others
• Updating client files
• Returning telephone calls and identifying the nature of the client query
• Attending client interviews, conciliations and hearings
The qualities that are highly valued are reliability and commitment to attending reg-
ularly, once volunteers have joined the Night Service. Most importantly, volunteers
need to demonstrate an empathy or understanding of the needs of people with disa-
bilities. As such, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply at our service.
It is preferable that those volunteering at the Night Service are undertaking or
have completed a law degree, but this is not essential. Previous work experience in the
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Interested applicants can submit an expression of interest and attach their resume by
email to our office. Dates for application occur throughout the year. Once a vacancy
during the Night Service becomes available, AED will be in contact to organise an
induction.An induction process and a police check are mandatory for volunteers com-
mencing the weekly Night Service.
Contact Information
Suite 4 Level 9
276 Flinders Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
(03) 9639 4333
noni.lord@aed.org.au
http://www.aed.org.au/
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
What is the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC)?
The ASRC is Australia’s largest asylum seeker aid, health and advocacy organisation
that cares and advocates for asylum seekers. The ASRC works with individuals, cou-
ples, and families, primarily from the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia who
are seeking asylum. They provide various forms of advice, information and support to
asylum seekers. Their legal team and Human Rights Law Program provide free legal
advice to asylum seekers, and engage in policy and law reform agendas. The ASRC is
an independent and non-government funded human rights organisation.
Law students can expect to undertake file management, research and
administrative tasks.
Students in their final year of study may apply.ASRC is generally looking for students
who show initiative; are self-motivated and can work without constant supervision;
can work well in a stressful and chaotic environment; have had some experience in
working with diverse groups of people and hold a positive, mature outlook. Students
must also be able to commit to a minimum of 200hrs over at least two days per week
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The application process is available on the ASRC website, and involves attending an
information session; registering; submitting an application; an interview process; in-
duction and police check and training. For details see: http://www.asrc.org.au/get-in-
volved/give-time/become-a-voluneer/#1376026981-1-7.
Upon being registered with ASRC, students are emailed volunteering opportuni-
ties on a monthly basis, which they can apply for as per the application process.
Contact Information
214-218 Nicholson Street
Footscray VIC 3011
(03) 9326 6066
admin@asrc.org.au
http://www.asrc.org.au/
Consumer Action Law Centre
What is the Consumer Action Law Centre (CALC)?
The CALC is a campaign-focused consumer advocacy organisation. Based in Mel-
bourne, Australia, it was formed in 2006 by the merger of the Consumer Law Cen-
tre Victoria and the Consumer Credit Legal Service and is primarily funded jointly
by Victoria Legal Aid and Consumer Affairs Victoria.
As a community legal centre, Consumer Action provides free legal advice and pur-
sues litigation on behalf of vulnerable and disadvantaged consumers across Victoria,
and is the largest specialist consumer legal practice in Australia. As well as working
with consumers directly, Consumer Action provides legal assistance and professional
training to community workers who advocate on behalf of consumers.
Volunteers will assist with:
• Legal and policy research
• Case summaries
• Drafting legal correspondence and court documents
• Assisting in client interviews
• Filing and file summaries
• Administrative work

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