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🥝 2026 Internship Program - Legal and Justice Policy

Department of Justice and Community Safety | Melbourne, Australia | Posted June 28, 2026

Job Description

Perfect for students undertaking their penultimate year of a law or justice related degree (e.g. criminology), this is an opportunity to experience a compelling side of the legal profession outside private practice. This program is also a pathway into our graduate program for those who are recommended. The roles are based in Melbourne CBD; however remote work (working from home) may be required.
The department's interns will gain exposure to policy development, legal advice and high-profile public litigation, legislation creation and cabinet processes. Your contribution as an intern will aid in the development of advice provided to the Attorney-General and other justice ministers and contribute to exciting civil and criminal law reforms and policy projects.
You will be rewarded with a competitive intern salary ($62,104) and a chance to learn about government law creation from the inside.
To be eligible for the program you must:
• be an Australian citizen, Permanent...

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