Role Title: Legal Intern Family & Criminal Law
Organisation: SCALES Community Legal Centre
Internship Period: Summer (November - December)
Location: Rockingham
SCALES Community Legal Centre is seeking a motivated McCusker Intern to support its work assisting individuals and families experiencing family and criminal law issues. This internship offers an opportunity to gain practical insight into community legal services, access to justice and the challenges faced by people navigating the legal system.
Working under the guidance of experienced staff, the intern will contribute to research, community legal education and projects that help improve access to legal information and support services. The role will provide exposure to a range of legal and social issues, including family disputes, separation, parenting matters, domestic and family violence, criminal law processes and community-based legal support.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct research into family and criminal law issues, legislation, legal processes and relevant community resources.
Assist with preparing and updating community legal education materials and accessible legal information resources.
Research support services and referral pathways for individuals and families experiencing legal difficulties.
Assist with projects relating to access to justice, family law matters and criminal law issues affecting the community.
Support the preparation of reports, information sheets, presentations and other project documentation.
Assist with administrative tasks and general office support to contribute to the effective delivery of community legal services.
The Southern Communities Advocacy Legal and Education Service Inc. (SCALES) is a community legal centre and the site of the Murdoch University legal clinic and opened its doors in April 1997. SCALES was established by Murdoch University in partnership with the local community. SCALES runs a Clinical Legal Education unit and an Advanced Clinical Legal Education unit. SCALES provides free legal advice, information and representation to low income people living in the Kwinana and Rockingham areas.