2023 - 2024 Summer Clerkship Policy, Reform and

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Department of Communities and Justice Full time

**Location: Our home office is located in Parramatta. Hybrid working arrangements are in place with a combination of working from the office (approximately 1-2 days per week) and working from home.**:

- **Clerk Grade 1/2, Salary ($67,975 - $73,901)** pro rata over the placement period**

**About us**

The Department of Communities and Justice works with children, adults, families and communities to deliver services with a unified and collaborative approach with the objective of achieving a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive community.

Policy Reform and Legislation supports the development of the legislative program and provides parliamentary and administrative support services. This is primarily for the Attorney General but also includes a range of Ministers who have responsibility in the communities and justice sectors.

Policy, Reform and Legislation is responsible for ensuring that the legal and policy framework of the Department is aligned with the government's current priorities. Policy Reform and Legislation's role is to:

- identify the need for, and formulate changes to, the law and legal system,
- ensure quality legal policy advice is provided to the portfolio Ministers and to government,
- implement the portfolio Ministers' legislative programs, and
- inform the community about changes to, and the operation of, legislation within the portfolio.
- Applicants will be given the opportunity to express a preference as to rotation through the following teams:
**Law Enforcement and Crime Team**:
LEC works on criminal law policy largely in the area of domestic violence, sexual assault and vulnerable witnesses. Recent reforms the team was responsible for is the coercive control reforms and the sexual consent reforms. They are currently doing work relating to the expansion of the Child Sexual Offence Evidence Program, monitoring the consent reforms and a project regarding banning conversion practices.

**Criminal Justice System Team**:
CJS focuses on longer-term systemic reform within the criminal justice system. The team looks after all things relating to diversion out of the system, bail, sentencing and parole. It is also responsible for specific projects relating to Closing the Gap, digital reform in courts, children and young people, and mental health and cognitive impairment.

**Civil Justice, Vulnerable Communities, and Inclusion Team**:
CJVCI undertake research, draft legal policy advice and develop legislative and non-legislative projects relating to the civil justice system, including discrimination and guardianship law and provide support for the legislative program for the Attorney General

**Courts, Access to Justice and Regulatory Team**:
The team works on a wide variety of policy and reform areas including courts and tribunals, criminal and civil procedures, specialist jurisdictions (e.g., the Walama List, Drug Court and coronial jurisdiction), privacy and new technologies, how the legal profession is regulated and strategy and funding around the legal assistance sector.

**About the role**

A Summer Clerkship with the Policy, Reform and Legislation (PRL) Branch provides a unique opportunity to be involved in formulating government policy, law reform and Parliamentary practice. You will have hands-on involvement in a range of projects from civil to criminal law policy and legislation development.

Some of the tasks you may be expected to complete include preparing briefing notes for the Attorney General and other ministers, liaising with stakeholders, conducting in-depth analysis on proposed Bills or policy reform, writing speeches, attending meetings and conducting research.

A Summer Clerkship with the Policy, Reform and Legislation Branch is suited to students who enjoy working in a fast paced and dynamic workplace, have excelled in a variety of academic and non-academic fields, and are interested in pursuing a career in government or public policy.

**Essential requirements of the role**
- Currently studying a law degree (whether an undergraduate Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or postgraduate Juris Doctor (JD)
- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
- Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

**About you**
- A strong academic record
- Well-developed legal research and writing skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and
- A demonstrated interest in law reform and policy development

Applicants are required to be in their penultimate or final year of their law degree.
- a covering letter addressing the selection criteria
- an up to date CV
- a current academic transcript
- contact details for at least two referees
- Interest in, and an understanding of, the work of the Department of Communities and Justice.
- Experience, gained through paid or voluntary work and extracurricular activities, that would enable you to contribute to the Department.
- Good communica

  • 2023/24 Sydney Summer Clerkship

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Allen & Overy Full time

    Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first,...

  • Sydney Summer Clerkship 2024/2025

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Baker McKenzie Full time

    **Sydney Summer Clerkship Program** Our summer clerkship program provides you with a genuine insight into life at Baker McKenzie - our work, our people, our development opportunities and our culture. If you aspire to be an outstanding lawyer, your journey to a world-class commercial legal career begins here. Start with Australia's first global law firm and...

  • Sydney Summer Clerkship 2024/2025

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Baker McKenzie Full time

    Sydney Summer Clerkship ProgramOur summer clerkship program provides you with a genuine insight into life at Baker McKenzie - our work, our people, our development opportunities and our culture.If you aspire to be an outstanding lawyer, your journey to a world-class commercial legal career begins here. Start with Australia's first global law firm and set...

  • 2023/24 Sydney Summer Clerkship

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Allen & Overy Full time

    Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first,...

  • 2024/2025 Summer Clerkship

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ashurst Full time

    Job Title 2024/2025 Summer Clerkship - Sydney Location Sydney Description Ashurst 2024/2025 Seasonal Clerkship Program Looking to kickstart your legal career with a meaningful clerkship experience? At Ashurst, we're looking for students like you with a rare mindset: an openness to the way you work, an agility and curiosity to the way you think, and a...

  • Sydney Summer Clerkship 2024/2025

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Baker McKenzie Full time

    Sydney Summer Clerkship Program Our summer clerkship program provides you with a genuine insight into life at Baker McKenzie – our work, our people, our development opportunities and our culture. If you aspire to be an outstanding lawyer, your journey to a world-class commercial legal career begins here. Start with Australia's first global law firm...

  • Sydney Summer Clerkship 2024/2025

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Baker McKenzie Full time

    Sydney Summer Clerkship Program Our summer clerkship program provides you with a genuine insight into life at Baker McKenzie – our work, our people, our development opportunities and our culture. If you aspire to be an outstanding lawyer, your journey to a world-class commercial legal career begins here. Start with Australia's first global law firm...

  • 2024/25 Sydney Summer Clerkship

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia A&O Shearman Full time

    A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the...

  • Sydney Clerkship 2023/24

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Allens Full time

    **Job no**: 495258 **Work type**: Fixed Term Contract - Full time **Location**: Sydney **Categories**: Clerkships, Students **About Allens** Allens is a leading international law firm with a proud 200-year heritage of shaping the future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. From playing a pioneering role in the development of...

  • 2024/2025 Summer Clerkship

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Ashurst Full time

    Job Title 2024/2025 Summer Clerkship - Sydney ...

  • Aus - Sydney 2023/24 Summer Clerkship Program

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Clifford Chance LLP Full time

    A vacation clerkship is the perfect way to learn about working at Clifford Chance and meet our people.We recruit students that we believe have the potential and ambition to join us once their degrees are completed. Our 2023/24 Summer Clerks will automatically be considered for our 2025 Graduate Program (commencing March 2025).The clerkship program allows you...

  • 2023/2024 Summer Clerkship Program

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Clyde&Co Full time

    Job Title 2023/2024 Summer Clerkship Program Sydney Job Location Sydney Job Type Early Careers/Intern Expertise Graduate/Intern DescriptionAre you ready to help create the next chapter of our story?If you're looking for the perfect environment to learn, develop and progress, Clyde & Co is the place for you. We're a growing firm (one of the fastest growing...

  • 2024/25 Sydney Summer Clerkship

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A&O Shearman Full time

    A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the...

  • 2024/25 Sydney Summer Clerkship

    1 week ago

    Sydney, Australia Allen & Overy Full time

    A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the...

  • Sydney Clerkship 2023/24

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Allens Full time

    Job no: 495258Work type: Fixed Term Contract - Full timeLocation: SydneyCategories: Clerkships, StudentsAbout AllensAllens is a leading international law firm with a proud 200-year heritage of shaping the future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. From playing a pioneering role in the development of legislation and regulatory...

  • 2023/2024 Summer Clerkship Program

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Clyde&Co Full time

    Job Title - 2023/2024 Summer Clerkship Program - Sydney - Job Location - Sydney - Job Type - Early Careers/Intern - Expertise - Graduate/Intern - Description **Are you ready to help create the next chapter of our story?** If you're looking for the perfect environment to learn, develop and progress, Clyde & Co is the place for you. We're a growing...

  • Sydney 2024/25 Summer Clerkship

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Clifford Chance Full time

    Job DescriptionA vacation clerkship is the perfect way to learn about working at Clifford Chance and meet our people.We recruit students that we believe have the potential and ambition to join us once their degrees are completed. Our 2024/25 Summer Clerks will automatically be considered for our 2025 Graduate Program (commencing March 2025).The clerkship...

  • 2024/25 Summer Clerkship Programme – Sydney

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia DLA Piper Full time

    The role2024/25 SYDNEY SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAMDLA Piper is a global business law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and the Asia Pacific. We help clients succeed through innovative and pragmatic legal solutions. Leading businesses across the world trust us with their most complex matters and rely on our...

  • Summer Clerkship 2023/24

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia King & Wood Mallesons Full time

    **Job no**: 497697 **Work type**: Full time - Contract **Location**: Sydney **Categories**: Seasonal Clerkship **About the Clerkship Program** During the clerkship program, you will work as part of an inclusive and collaborative team. Your supervising partner, development coach and buddy will share their knowledge and support you through the early...

  • Sydney 2024/25 Summer Clerkship

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Clifford Chance Full time

    Job Description A vacation clerkship is the perfect way to learn about working at Clifford Chance and meet our people. We recruit students that we believe have the potential and ambition to join us once their degrees are completed. Our 2024/25 Summer Clerks will automatically be considered for our 2025 Graduate Program (commencing March 2025). The...