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- Applications open:
- 16 October 2026
- Applications close:
- 30 April 2027
The Hall & Wilcox First Nations Pathway Program is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law students who are Australian…
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The Hall & Wilcox First Nations Pathway Program is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law students who are Australian permanent residents. No prior experience is needed. The program offers two paid internships each year. Each internship runs for four weeks, starting in November or June. The firm has not published the rate of pay. Places are offered nationally. Applications opened on 16 October 2026 and close on 30 April 2027 for four-week internships in November 2026 or June 2027.
- Eligibility
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law students who are Australian permanent residents. No prior experience needed.
- Runs
- Four-week internships November 2026 or June 2027
- Pay
- Paid. Amount not published
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- September 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- October 2027 (estimated)
The Mills Oakley First Nations Internship Program is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law students. The internship runs for…
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The Mills Oakley First Nations Internship Program is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law students. The internship runs for three weeks. The firm has not published program dates or a recruitment timetable. It has not stated which offices host interns, so the program is listed nationally. Participants can join the firm's Graduate Program after completing their degree. The firm has not published whether the internship is paid.
- Eligibility
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law students
- Runs
- Potential summer 2027/28 First Nations internship; intake not announced
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency runs an intern placement program in the Northern Territory. It takes law students as…
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The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency runs an intern placement program in the Northern Territory. It takes law students as interns throughout the year, subject to availability. Placements may also be available for law graduates completing practical legal training. Interns work in the criminal, civil and law and justice sections. Some travel to bush courts and remote clinics. The agency welcomes expressions of interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law graduates.
- Eligibility
- Law students. GDLP placements considered for law graduates completing PLT. Expressions of interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law graduates welcomed.
- Runs
- Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Accepted year-round
- Applications close:
- 30 April 2027 (mid-year); 30 September 2027 (end-year)
The Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission runs a Law Student Program of placements of up to 20 days. Placements are…
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The Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission runs a Law Student Program of placements of up to 20 days. Placements are in criminal law in Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs, and in other Darwin teams. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are given priority. Applications for mid year placements close on 30 April, and for end of year placements on 30 September. Students apply by email and must arrange their own personal injury insurance.
- Eligibility
- Law students. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students given priority.
- Runs
- June–July 2027 placements; November 2027–February 2028 placements
- Pay
- Not published. Students must arrange their own personal injury insurance
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Applications accepted throughout the year
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
Judges of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory each employ an associate. Positions are offered at the start of…
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Judges of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory each employ an associate. Positions are offered at the start of each calendar year for about 12 months on a non ongoing basis. Associates are employed at Administrative Officer 4 level in the Northern Territory Public Service. The roles are for law graduates, who must pass a National Police Check. Applicants apply to each judge's Executive Assistant. Filled positions are marked on the chambers page.
- Eligibility
- Law graduates. National Police Check required.
- Runs
- 2027 appointments may already be filled. Applications during 2027 may target 2028; check chambers.
- Pay
- Paid. NTPS Administrative Officer 4
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
