Midland Information Debt and Legal Advocacy Service

Street Law Centre WA Inc

PO Box 6236 East Perth WA 6892

www.streetlawcentre.org.au

(08) 9221 7661 | Adminassist@ streetlawcentre.org.au

WHAT IS THE FOCUS OF YOUR CLC?

The Street Law Centre is committed to supporting the homeless and those at risk of homelessness across WA. We provide free legal information, advice, assistance and casework services. We aim to drive change to eliminate homelessness by providing access to justice for people experiencing homelessness.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY

Which areas of law will clerks be exposed to?

Fines and infringement, Criminal Law, Criminal Injuries Compensation, ID documents, Debts, Discrimination, Guardianship and Administration applications, Police complaints, Freedom of Information applications, Violence Restraining Orders (initial advice), Minor Crimes, Driving issues.

Do you provide opportunity for courtroom/advocacy work?

Students will assist the preparation process for advocacy work and have the opportunity to attend courts.

What kind of tasks are student volunteers expected to undertake?

Our work includes: letter writing, negotiation and minor court work services.

You will have to undertake a variety of tasks, for example: • Research in specific areas of the law • Direct client services • Working on tasks independently prior to being briefed • Drafting emails • Drafting submissions to the policy • Submission to Government agencies • Assisting with file notes when interviewing with client • Talking to clients to obtain instruction or to clarify instructions.

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

People working at our CLC have the opportunity to work in diverse areas of law, provide access to justice for the disadvantaged, to have on the ground experience and exposure to legal issues.

Students will learn how to prioritise tasks, to improve their time management skills. Students can expect to sharpen their research and drafting skills whilst being exposed to working in a legal centre that services diverse clients

It is important for students to be aware of the overarching strategy of the matter. Prioritise legal issues and communicate them with the clients

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

Yes, through the College of Law or The Piddington Society.

APPLICATION PROCESS

How can students apply?

We recruit for our students and graduate law volunteering positions two to three times a year. The best way to keep up to date with recruitment is to follow the centre on Facebook or Linkedin. Alternatively, you can contact the office for information on recruitment.

We focus on final year students and potentially penultimate students. Questions can be directed to adminassist@ streetlawcentre.org.au