Environmental Defenders Office (WA

EDOWA would also like to see a short sample of written work or research relevant to environmental law (3 pages or more).

What advice do you have for students looking to apply

EDO volunteers must have administration and other specialist office skills, such as; marketing, fundraising, research and reporting, video production and editing, communications and project management. Skills in Excel are highly desirable.

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Fremantle Community Legal Centre

Level 1, Suite 31 Fremantle Malls 35 William Street, Fremantle WA 6160 (08) 9432 9790 | fclc@fremantle. wa.gov.au

www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/fclc

Family Law, Tenancy Law and Criminal Law

WHAT IS THE FOCUS OF YOUR CLC?

The Fremantle Community Legal Centre is a non-profit organisation which provides legal services to low income members of the community. We offer a range of services to disadvantaged, disempowered and vulnerable clients. Disadvantaged people are more likely to experience large numbers of often substantial legal problems. FCLC offers a comprehensive set of services to effectively meet the needs of its target group, including single parents, unemployed people, people subject to family violence and abuse, people living in disadvantaged housing and/or homeless and indigenous people.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY

Which areas of law will clerks be exposed to?

Family Law, including parenting plans, financial/ property and divorce advice, and Restraining Orders/Family Violence Restraining Orders Criminal Injuries Compensation Tenancy Issues Minor Civil and Criminal matters.

What kind of tasks are student volunteers expected to undertake?

FCLC provides legal information, advice and assistance to the community and limited representation regarding restraining orders at the Fremantle Magistrates Court. This is provided to the most disadvantaged, vulnerable and CALD clients.

Student volunteers will have an opportunity to be involved in the following services that the FCLC offers, including: • Document drafting • Research • Limited court representation • Mediation • Information and referrals • Non-legal support • Community legal education

Do you offer any opportunity for graduates looking to do their Practical Legal Training?

Yes, we have placements through the ANU College of Law programme in conjunction with the Piddington Justice Project. We have also offered other placements to students who show dedication to our clients and the law.

What are the skills/benefits of taking a position at your CLC?

Volunteers gain hands-on experience in an empathetic and supportive learning environment. They are exposed to vulnerable clients.

Students will learn how to draft chronological timelines, arrange and prepare files. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to shadow lawyers as they perform client interviews and exposure to the court system.

Do you provide opportunity for courtroom/advocacy work?

Yes, students will get the opportunity to shadow lawyers into a courtroom and witness advocacy.

APPLICATION PROCESS

How can students apply?

The Fremantle Community Legal Centre has two intakes for student applications; January and in the mid semester break in June-July. Students will be required to provide a resume and cover letter.