Environmental Defenders Office (WA) Unit 18 CityWest Lotteries House 2 Delhi Street, West Perth, 6005
(08) 9420 7271 | edowa@edowa. org.au
www.edowa.org.au
Environmental Law
WHAT IS THE FOCUS OF YOUR CLC? EDOWA’s commitment to the WA community and environment is at the core of our organisation. We aim to empower the community to protect and preserve the environment through understanding, applying and improving environmental laws.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY Which areas of law will clerks be exposed to? Legal research on matters concerning biodiversity, climate change, pollution, planning and mining and water law. What are the skills/benefits of taking a position at your CLC? The work you will do will look great on your resume. Volunteers will learn to find their way around the Supreme Court library and undertake legal research with a real practical focus and application. You will also work in a fantastic offie and meet some great people, including volunteers from around the world.
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What kind of tasks are student volunteers expected to undertake? Students studying law and related disciplines frequently volunteer their time to help meet the demand for the EDO’s services. Volunteers without legal training also have a role in providing invaluable support by assisting with administrative tasks, fundraising and general research. Volunteers will be expected to make a commitment to work at least one day per week for at least three months. Legal volunteers are exposed to a broad range of work, including: • Legal research on matters concerning biodiversity, climate change, pollution, planning and mining and water law; • Assisting in preparations of court documents, drafting letters and legal advice; • Assisting solicitors in case work and litigation in Court; • Engaging in public interest legal environmental work for a broad scope of clients; • Drafting submissions and participating in law reform work; and • Assisting solicitors in the preparation of educational materials for the community.
Do you offer any opportunity for graduates looking to do their Practical Legal Training? Yes, law students with an interest in environment or planning law can apply to complete their Practical Legal Training at EDO. Completing your PLT at EDOWA will undertake a wide variety or legal research tasks, assist in the preparation of legal documents and answer our telephone advice line under the supervision of a Senior Solicitor.
APPLICATION PROCESS How can students apply? If you would like to volunteer please get in touch and outline the skills and experience you have to offer, at (08) 9420 7271 or edowa@edowa.org.au. Blackstone suggests that you consider including a resume, cover letter and academic transcript in your application. Your academic transcript should include administrative law and a completion of at least one of the following three subject, with a ‘credit’ grade or higher: Environmental law Energy/natural resources law Maritime law/law of oceans
