Provide legal advice, security and representation to persons seeking protection under international and national human rights and asylum law. Applications via our site reference page: refugeelegal.org.au/get-involved/placement/ consultations are only possible by appointment. Please contact your local office to check the legal services offered by the office and to make an appointment. Volunteer opportunities are advertised on the Refugee Legal website: refugeelegal.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ Tel Advice: Call 03 9413 0100 – Wednesday and Friday: 10am to 2pm Afghanistan Legal Assistance Line – Legal Assistance for People Affected by the Afghanistan Crisis: Call (03) 9413 0166 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday Legal assistance for Fast Track candidates: Call 03 9413 0101 or send an email to clinic@refugeelegal.org.au Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm If you are aware of the crisis in Ukraine and need immigration advice, please call our telephone advice line. The Refugee Legal Centre is managed by an independent Board of Trustees with overall responsibility for ensuring the provision of quality legal services to those seeking to protect human rights, with the support of the Executive Director and staff. Ms. Bianca DeToma, Volunteer Coordinator Email: volunteering@refugeelegal.org.au Phone: 94130160 Refugee Legal`s legal services include: Refugee Legal (formerly Refugee & Immigration Legal Centre) is Australia`s largest provider of free specialist legal assistance to asylum seekers, refugees and disadvantaged migrants. Since 1998, many lives have been improved and saved. Otherwise, these people would not have access to help in often fatal cases. In 2019, Refugee Legal`s total customer support was 14,285. The Legal Services program offers a variety of legal services, including but not limited to: Do you have a graduate program? (Legal Internship and Admission to Practice) Do you hire seasonal clerks and, if so, how many per year? Age website and the Federation of Community Legal Centres No, but we do offer a limited number of volunteer legal rotations. Admission depends on the supervisory capacity within the organization. All internships require a minimum commitment of 3 days per week for a minimum of 1 month.
Yes, we offer internships throughout the year. Space is limited. Refugee Legal continues to be at the forefront of pleadings and standard litigation before the High Court. In recent years, we have successfully adjudicated 9 of the 9 Supreme Court cases, including the Malaysia Solution case, which has had a profound impact and enabled thousands of people to rebuild their lives in safety and dignity. Interview process: ALL PLT candidates must participate in a personal selection interview Do you have internships for high school students? The Refugee Legal Centre is a national organisation with a central office in London and twelve regional offices. The Refugee Legal Centre is a registered charity and limited liability company. The organization is funded by a contract with the Commission des services juridiques and approved by the SIA. We are subject to the regulations of the Office of the Commissioner of Immigration Services (OISC). We are a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA). For a PCT internship, we are looking for someone who has enrolled in a PCT program. Hila Moss, Associate Director of Legal Services, and Jacqueline Bradley-Chacon, General Counsel. The Refugee Legal Centre (RLC) is an independent organisation that provides legal advice, communication and general representation to asylum seekers and refugees.
Contact person for internships: Bianca De Toma We strive to promote the interests of our clients individually and collectively through law and public order. Do you organize school trips or send lecturers to schools?.