Information for Law Students
Maximising your employment opportunities
If you limit the scope of your legal work experiences, articles or job applications, you may miss out on other fantastic opportunities. Here are some options that you should consider. Go to our full description of types of legal practices.
Opportunities in Regional Victoria
Because of the high profile of many city practices it may be possible to overlook the opportunities in regional Victoria. Some of the benefits of working in regional Victoria are:
- Smaller teams of which you will be a valuable member
- Reasonable and more flexible working hours
- A wide variety of legal work and more responsibility
- A close-knit community with greater emphasis on client relationships
- Faster path to partnership
More information: Opportunities in regional Victoria
Government
Visit the following websites to find information about a legal career within government. These are just a few you can visit.
Community Legal Centres (CLCs)
Generally, most people pay for their legal services. For those who cannot afford to do so, pro bono legal services may help. The Federation of Community Legal Centres is the peak body for
Victoria's CLCs.
Victoria's CLCs receive some government or philanthropic funds and depend on volunteers to provide free legal information and advice to more than 60,000 Victorians every year. They employ solicitors and paralegal workers.
More information: Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoira
Volunteering or Pro Bono Services
Pro bono (working for the public good) is an excellent way to extend your legal work experience and help the community. Options include working in a Community legal centre and volunteering for more general work.
For general information go to Go Volunteer or Volunteering Victoria. In addition, view information on the LIV Legal Assistance Scheme (LIVLAS).
Become a locum
Offering your services as a locum can be an excellent way to gain experience in the field in which you want to practise. Manage your career by providing your CV to potential employers via our targeted Locum Service database. Register with our locum service online.
LIV Career Resources
From building your CV to searching our jobs board, our employment and HR sections, plus managing my career information gives you all the tools you need to forge a successful career path for the future.