Volunteering at Environmental Justice Australia offers people an opportunity to gain experience in public interest environment law, and to support our work. Volunteers make an invaluable contribution to our work and how much we can do for the community.
Law student volunteers answer the phones, undertake legal research, assist on casework and projects and carry out administrative tasks. We run two volunteer programs for law students:
1) Day Volunteer Program (March-November)
2) Internship Program (November-February; June-July)
The Day Volunteer Placement Program begins in March. Volunteers work one full day per week for a minimum of one semester. Rosters are organised each semester, finalising at the end of February and late July. If a casual vacancy arises during semester, applications on file will be reviewed.
Law students with an interest in environmental issues and environmental law. Usually second-year minimum, unless you have strongly relevant undergraduate studies. We give preference to students who have studied administrative law.
We hope that students will be attending in our office in Carlton but this is dependent on government announcements regarding COVID-19 restrictions. You are advised that your placement may be partially or wholly remote and hence applications from interstate students will be considered for exceptional candidates.
Environmental Justice Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI people and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Closing dates will be advertised on this website and through the Environmental Justice Australia e-Bulletin.
Applications for semester 1, 2021, will close at 5pm on Monday 1 March.
To apply for the day program, complete the form below and send it to the email address on the form together with your CV and academic transcript. Note we will not consider incomplete applications.
Day (Semester) Volunteer Application (Word form; download and save on your computer to complete electronically)
Volunteers work full-time for 2 consecutive weeks over the summer (between November and February) or over the winter break between semesters (June/July).
Intern work might include assisting staff with casework, law reform and policy projects, and researching and updating publications.
Bachelor of Laws or JD students with an interest in environmental issues and environmental law. First year students are not eligible. Law students who are later year or pursuing additional study in a related field such as science or environmental policy are strongly encouraged to apply.
We give preference to students who have studied administrative law, but it is not essential.
Environmental Justice Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI people and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Applications usually close in May and September; exact due dates will be advertised on this website, through the Environmental Justice Australia e-Bulletin and via universities where possible.
Applications are currently closed.
Complete the form below and send it to the email address on the form together with your CV and academic transcript. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
EJA internship application (Word form; download and save on your computer to complete electronically)
If you have further questions contact Mandy Johnson.
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