Selection criteria
The ALRC accepts students from any university, including overseas institutions. The ALRC strongly prefers students who have substantially completed their law degree—namely, those in their penultimate or final year of an undergraduate or graduate law degree.
The number of interns accepted at any one time will depend upon the current work program of the Commission.
The ALRC also will consider applications from post-graduate students in law or any discipline related to a current inquiry (eg medicine if the ALRC is undertaking an inquiry in relation to health and the law, or criminology if the ALRC is working on an inquiry relating to sentencing).
The ALRC also will consider applications from recent graduates seeking unpaid work experience.
As there is strong demand for internships, there is a formal selection process. The following criteria will be taken into consideration:
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strong research skills;
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good oral and written communication skills;
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ability to work independently with professional guidance;
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good organisational and administrative skills;
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current course of study (with reference to years of study completed, subjects completed and grades attained);
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other completed courses and academic qualifications; and
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related work experience and interests.
The ALRC may request that applicants attend an interview as part of the selection process.