LAWS5114 Legal Internships – Student Application and Selection Information

To be eligible to apply, you must:

• Be enrolled in the LLB(Hons) or an LLB(Hons) dual degree program and have successfully completed all Level 1 and Level 2 LAWS courses, LAWS3700, and LAWS3705;

• Be able to commit to the full duration of the placement during the semester (150 hours) and attendance at coursework seminars (3 x 3 hour seminars throughout the semester); and

• Meet all professional and conduct expectations of the host organisation and the University.

Enrolment in LAWS5114 is limited to a maximum of 20 students per semester (minimum 5). Selection is competitive and based primarily on academic merit and professional suitability.

Step 1: Pre-registration:

• Any student who is interested in applying for LAWS5114 Legal Internships placements must pre-register their interest. Only students who are pre-registered will be notified of the Call for Applications.

Step 2: Call for Applications

• Applications will open approximately 8–10 weeks before the start of semester.
• Information on available placements, key dates, and the application form will be posted on the Law School website.

Step 3: Submit Your Application

You may select up to TWO preferences from the available placements. To apply, you must submit:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting academic achievements, work experience, and relevant extracurricular activities; and
• A statement of interest (maximum 500 words) for each placement preference outlining:
  • Why you wish to undertake the internship and how the internship aligns with your academic, professional, and/or personal development goals;
  • How you meet the professional expectations of the host organisation (detailed on each placement description); and
• An academic transcript (unofficial copy is fine).

Step 4: Selection and Notification

Applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. You will be notified of the outcome approximately four weeks after the closing date.

• Upon notification of outcomes, students who have received a conditional offer will be contacted to arrange an interview with their placement host. Interviews should take place as soon as possible after notification.
• Host organisations will be required to confirm selection within seven days of interview, and successful students will be notified.
• Successful students must then confirm their acceptance and sign the UQ placement agreement within seven days.
• Successful students must enrol themselves in the course via mySI-net.
• Unsuccessful applicants may reapply in future semesters.

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview with the selection panel if required, and students who receive conditional offers will be interviewed by the placement host organisation for approval prior to final confirmation of offer.

• The course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis.
• Supplementary assessment is not available due to the nature of the course.
• Students must comply with all UQ and host organisation policies, including confidentiality, workplace conduct, and occupational health and safety.
• Students must complete 150 hours of supervised work, attend all course seminars, and submit and pass all assessment items to pass this course.
• Placements may be offered in an in-person or hybrid format, depending on the needs of the host organisation.

For questions about the course, eligibility, or placement approval, please contact:
 

Dr Rebecca Wallis
Course Coordinator – LAWS5114 Legal Internships
Email: r.wallis1@uq.edu.au