Legal and Justice Policy Intern

2 weeks ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

Perfect for students undertaking the penultimate year of a law or justice related degree (e.g. criminology), this is an opportunity to experience a compelling side of the legal profession outside private practice. This program is also a pathway into our graduate program for those who are recommended.

The department's interns will gain exposure to policy development, legal advice and high-profile public litigation, legislation creation and cabinet processes. Your contribution as an intern will aid in the development of advice provided to the Attorney-General and other justice ministers and contribute to exciting civil and criminal law reforms and policy projects.

You will be rewarded with a competative intern salary ($60,295) and a chance to learn about government law creation from the inside.

To be eligible for the program you must:

- ; be an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen.
- ; be in your penultimate (second last) year of a law qualification (either undergraduate degree or Juris Doctor/masters) or justice-related qualification (e.g. criminology).
- ; be available to commence work on Monday 24 November 2025 - Friday 27 February 2026

Our intern recruitment process:

- ; Stage 2: Behavioural interview.
- ; Stage 4: Job offer.

Applications close at midnight, **Sunday 13 July 2025.



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