The Voluntary Intern Placement (VIP) Program will run for two weeks in January/February 2027 and again for two weeks in June/July 2027 (exact dates to be confirmed).

Participants in the program will complete 75 hours of voluntary work in a division at Legal Aid WA's Perth office under the supervision of an appointed solicitor.

Regional placements may be available on request; however Legal Aid WA will not cover any travel or accommodation costs associated with these placements.

To be eligible, applicants must be law students entering their final year of studies in 2027.

About us and what we can offer you

We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities. We offer a range of health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to Fitness Passport which provides a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families. Click here to learn more about the benefits we offer employees.

Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments. We provide over 100,000 legal services to clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law across Western Australia.  Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us. You can also keep up to date with our activities and achievements by following us on LinkedIn.

How to Apply

Your written application should be tailored to Legal Aid WA. Refer to the How to Apply document attached. Applicants are required to submit the following:

• A fully completed online application form (this will automatically generate when your click on the "Apply for Job" button);
• Cover letter (max. 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria in the "How to Apply" document attached;
• Resume (max. 5 pages); and 
• Copy of your Academic Record.

Qualifications and minimum experience required for the role will also be assessed at application stage. 

Click the “Apply for Job” button at the top of this page to submit your application. Applications are only accepted via www.jobs.wa.gov.au. Please allow enough time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

For technical difficulties while applying online, contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 and quote recruitment ID number 1059859.

• All such applications should have a lodged date and time generated automatically.
• Transmissions received after the closing date and time will not be accepted unless there is evidence of fault in the online system being down.

If you have any questions about the application process or do not have access to a computer with internet access, please contact RecruitmentAdmin@legalaid.wa.gov.au

Further information

If you would like to talk to someone about this opportunity, please contact Rachel Rima (08) 6166 1419 or Rachel.rima@legalaid.wa.gov.au

For First Nations specific information regarding working at Legal Aid WA, including our First Nations Staff Network, please visit First Nations Employment. For First Nations culturally appropriate resources on making a job application visit Jobs and Skills WA.

Diversity & Inclusion

A commitment to fair and equitable treatment for all is at the very core of Legal Aid WA’s values. We recognise a diverse workforce is essential to delivering inclusive client centred services. Legal Aid WA welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ members of the community.

Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over other applicants to achieve our vision of widening access to justice in a culturally safe and inclusive environment.

People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Janice Green on tel (08) 6373 5297 or email Janice.Green@legalaid.wa.gov.au

Pool conditions

This pool recruitment process will be open for 12 months from the date of finalisation of the recruitment process. It is important to note that appointment to the pool is not a guarantee that you will be offered a placement in the program.

Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA is subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks, and 100-point identification check.