Careers · legal internship
Law Internship Expressions of Interest
A legal internship is a supervised learning opportunity. Assignments depend on active work, confidentiality, conflicts, capability, and supervisor availability; interns should not expect unsupervised client responsibility.
Reviewed 11 July 2026
Possible learning areas
Legal and registry research, case and statute notes, trademark searches, patent or design background research, document checking, chronology preparation, knowledge management, and supervised drafting.
Professional standards
Protect confidential information, use authorised systems, cite primary sources, disclose AI or tool use where required, do not contact clients or authorities without approval, and never represent yourself as authorised to give advice.
A useful application
State your institution, year, preferred dates, location or remote constraints, IP interests, relevant coursework or experience, and why the work fits your learning goals. Attach concise writing that is genuinely your own.
Preparation checklist
- CV and academic year
- Preferred dates and duration
- Writing sample
- Practice interests
- Availability and location