Internships and job opportunities

Her Honour Judge Shead SC is seeking expressions of interest to fill the role of Associate in 2026 and 2027. Her Honour presides in the criminal jurisdiction of the District Court of New South Wales, the largest trial court in Australia. The role will commence in January 2026 and the position will be for one to two years, depending on suitability, interest and availability.

Description of role

The Associate’s role is to provide high-level legal and administrative support. The Associate is responsible for managing her Honour’s Chambers and is the first point of contact for all members of the public and the profession. The role encompasses assisting her Honour with complex legal research, drafting, in-court duties, and general day-to-day administrative tasks.

Her Honour primarily sits in the Sydney Downing Centre but may travel to regional courts.

Required skills and abilities

Candidates who apply for the position should be able to demonstrate the following skills and requirements: 

• completion of a degree (by December 2025);
• an interest in criminal law, evidence law and advocacy;
• the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion;
• excellent attention to detail;
• good interpersonal skills;
• outstanding organisational skills and an ability to cope under pressure;
• superior written and oral communication skills; and
• basic mathematical and technological skills.

The successful applicant will be as comfortable making a cup of tea as they will be drafting complex legal work.

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Applications

The deadline for applications is 31 July 2025. Interviews will take place in August 2025.

All applications should be forwarded to her Honour’s current Associate, Georgia Bunz, at associatetojudgeshead@courts.nsw.gov.au, enclosing a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and an up-to-date academic transcript.

If you have any questions about the application process or the role, please contact Ms Bunz. 

The ALS (Aboriginal Legal Service) Wollongong Criminal Law team is looking for volunteers to join our team. This is an opportunity for students to gain practical experience in criminal law by assisting with preparing cases, research and attending Court.

We are seeking expressions of interest from law students who can commit to at least one day per week for a minimum 6 month period. If you are interested, please send an expression of interest including your availability and a copy of your resume to ALS.Wollongong@alsnswact.org.au.

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Are you looking for a great role in an innovative law firm, where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of injured people? We’re a multi award-winning personal injury law firm searching for an ambitious, accountable and organised paralegal to assist with our Work Injury Damages & Workers Compensation practice areas.

 What you will do

• Provide end to end admin and paralegal support on Work Injury Damages claims and workers compensation claims.
• Deal with clients, their medical and allied health providers and rehabilitation consultants.
• Liaise with Counsel, insurance companies, medical experts, liability experts, the Personal Injury Commission and Courts.
• Draft letters of instruction, statements of evidence, internal reviews, particulars, submissions, medical schedules, counsel observations, pre-filing statements, mediation bundles on Workers Compensation and Work Injury Damages claims.
• Assist with our other practice areas where required (CTP and TPD) - full training provided if you do not already have experience.

What you need

• Minimum 2+ years in NSW Work Injury Damages claims and Workers Compensation claims representing injured workers.
• Experience in CTP, TPD and public liability claims would also be of benefit, but not essential.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to be genuinely empathetic to our clients. 
• Prior experience in a fast-paced customer service role from any industry would be viewed favourably.
• A thirst for knowledge and willingness to do things differently and embrace technology.
• To be able to manage time and prioritise work tasks effectively.
• To be accountable, enthusiastic and integral in everything you do.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft 365 programs such as Word, Teams, SharePoint and Excel.
• A desire and willingness to learn and use artificial intelligence technology in your role - in particular, Microsoft 365 Copilot.
• An understanding of Smokeball legal software and an ability to speak a second language is desirable but not essential.
• You'll need to be based in Sydney or surrounding regions to participate in our monthly team meeting, occasional team events and celebrations.

How to apply

• Email one of our founders, Leigh Davidson direct – We'd love to hear from you! You can reach him at leighdavidson@advantagelegal.com.au. Make sure you provide us with a cover letter addressing your experience and how you will fulfil the role requirements. 
• For further information and quick apply – please go to Paralegal Job in Sydney - SEEK

We are looking for a dynamic Law Student to join our established team in the beautiful Southern Highlands in NSW.

Bowral Legal is expanding and looking to add a Law student in their 2nd or 3rd year of study, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively and closely with solicitors in the firm.

Bowral Legal practices predominately in Family Law matters and has a high volume of Independent Children's Lawyer matters. 

You will have a hands-on approach, be passionate about collaboration and getting results by providing a more human, caring and contemporary approach to the law.

The right candidates will have exceptional attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as being comfortable dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

Ideally, you would have completed the Family Law elective, however this is not a requirement.

The role is part time, with the opportunity to work extra days over Uni holidays.

Please email your resume and cover letter to ashley@bowrallegal.com.au 

Only applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted for interview.

This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate to join the commercial and civil litigation team at Brander Smith McKnight Lawyers.  With offices in Sydney, Parramatta, Wollongong and Sutherland, the position is based in head office in Sutherland.  The position offers an extremely interesting and wide range of matters with clients ranging from small business to major corporations with complex legal issues.  The company will provide exceptional mentoring, learning and career progression in a friendly, cooperative team environment with modern office facilities and secure onsite parking. 

The successful applicant must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work well in a team and autonomously. 

Please apply in writing with resume and academic record to danasmith@bsmlaw.com.au 

The UOW Law Community Outreach and Service Learning (COSL) program matches students with community organisations and other groups needing assistance, reflecting UOW Law’s commitment to community engagement and access to justice. Students gain valuable experience and a useful addition to their CV’s and professional network while making a worthwhile contribution to the local community. UOW’s key partners in COSL are Volunteering Illawarra, the Illawarra Legal Centre and the Wollongong office of NSW Legal Aid.

All volunteer opportunities will be posted below.

Coutts Legal is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal or Law Graduate to join our dynamic team in Wollongong. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a range of practice areas including Personal Injury and Employment Law.

You’ll work alongside experienced Lawyers in a supportive and fast-paced environment, assisting with legal research, drafting documents, file management, and client communication. We’re looking for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a genuine passion for the law.

Coutts offers a collaborative culture with clear development pathways.  If you are in your final year of your law degree and will graduate in 2025 send your resume and cover letter to hr@couttslegal.com.au.

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Brander Smith McKnight is a well established, generalist law firm based in Sutherland. They are happy to accommodate a student on an unpaid internship for the purpose of LLB 3397/397. The firm is happy to negotiate attendance around study commitments but remember that to qualify for LLB 3397/397, attendance must be at least 2 days a week, within the one LIP session and must be approved by the Law School before you commence as dates cannot be counted retrospectively.

Interested students should contact danasmith@bsmlaw.com.au and send a CV, expression of interest and enrolment record.

If approved by the firm, please then contact law-internships@uow.edu.au and advise of the arrangement to start the approval process.

Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers are an Award-Winning firm with offices in Narellan, Camden, Campbelltown, Parramatta, Hunter Valley, Tahmoor and Wollongong. This Autumn session, they are able to offer a small number of students unpaid internship opportunities around their studies to gain valuable experience and for the purpose of LLB 397/3397 Legal Internship.

The firm is happy to negotiate attendance around study commitments but remember that to qualify for LLB 397/3397, attendance must be at least 2 days/week and the arrangement must be approved by the Law School  before you commence as days cannot be counted retrospectively. If approved by Coutts, contact  law-internships@uow.edu.au  and advise of the arrangement to start the approval process.

Interested students should send an expression of interest/cover letter, CV and copy of enrolment record to Karena Nicholls : karena@couttslegal.com.au

Haille Paine are a long-established firm in Bowral with a busy practice primarily in property, estates and estate planning matters.

The firm is happy to take on a student for work experience around the student’s study programs. This experience would meet the requirements of LLB 3397 Legal Internship (provided it is at least 2 days/week and the experience is registered/approved in advance) and could also be utilized for PLT purposes.

Interested students should send CV and EOI to Mr David Allen: david@haillepaine.com.au 

This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate to join the commercial and civil litigation team at Brander Smith McKnight Lawyers. With offices in Sydney, Parramatta, Wollongong and Sutherland, the position is based in head office in Sutherland. The position offers an extremely interesting and wide range of matters with clients ranging from small business to major corporations with complex legal issues. The company will provide exceptional mentoring, learning and career progression in a friendly, cooperative team environment with modern office facilities and secure onsite parking.

The successful applicant must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work well in a team and autonomously.

Please apply in writing with resume and academic record to danasmith@bsmlaw.com.au. 

• RMB Lawyers, NSW’s largest regional law firm, are looking to hire undergraduate Law students to work in an administrative capacity primarily based in their Wollongong office.
• The positions are casual positions paid pursuant to the Legal Services Award 2010.
• Opportunities may exist to work in other RMB offices, both in the Illawarra/Shoalhaven area and in the more regional areas in due course.
• The positions, at present, are within our Compensation division. There may be opportunities to work in other divisions from time to time.
  
  
• Ideal candidates should be:
  • In 2^nd or 3^rd year of their law degree;
  • Keen to learn with a strong work ethic; and
  • Passionate about working in regional Australia with a history of community involvement
• Previous legal experience not essential.

Interested applicants should send their resume along with a cover letter to employment@rmblawyers.com.au attention: Adam Barlow

Southern Waters Legal are a boutique firm with offices in Cronulla, Menai, Sydney CBD and the Northern Beaches of Sydney.

The firm is looking at take on a number of students in paid clerical positions, starting initially on reception, with a view to moving into a law clerk role.

Applicants should be in their 3^rd to final year of study and work-days can be arranged around study timetables.

Applicants should send a CV and cover letter (cover letter should explain why they are specifically interested in the job and the firm, rather than a generic letter) to both Mr Simon Bennet (email: simonb@southernwaters.com.au  ) and Ms Laura Webber (email: lauraw@southernwaters.com.au).

UOW's Careers & Employability (formerly Careers Central) has a jobboard. Employers advertise their jobs direct to UOW students. The team there also collates relevant jobs from across the many job seeking sites. In addition to the School of Law’s job & work experience opportunities, check out the latest available positions at UOW Job Board.

Students can also career tools as CareerHub Plus which is an online library specifically designed to improve student, graduate and alumni employability. Explore an extensive range of interactive tools, videos, eLearning and written resources and find a job or work experience.

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