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North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) provides legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Northern Territory. Its work is organised into criminal, civil, and law and justice sections. Lawyers and volunteers travel to remote communities for bush courts, remote civil advice clinics and community legal education. NAAJA runs an intern placement program for law students throughout the year. It also considers supervising GDLP placements and invites expressions of interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law graduates. Secondary students in years 10 to 12 can apply for one-week work experience placements. Vacancies are listed through Employment Hero.
- Legal aid & community legal
- Body
- Criminal
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Last verified 28 October 2026 · Listing updated 28 October 2026
North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency at a glance
Quick reference · Body
- Type of body
- Aboriginal community-controlled legal service
Who it's for
Law students and graduates seeking a placement in Aboriginal legal services in the Northern Territory, including remote bush court and civil outreach work.
Programs
Internship
NAAJA Intern Placement Program
Internship · NT
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The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency runs an intern placement program in the Northern Territory. It takes law students as…
More about this program
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
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