The ANU College of Law’s internship program offers students an unparalleled opportunity to carry out law-based research projects in a legal professional workplace. The course requires and develops both legal knowledge and a lawyer’s approach to problem identification, analysis and recommendations.
Beginning in 2nd semester 2014 the College expects to be able to offer a limited number of internship places with the Parliamentary Library, the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s Office, the Office of International Law in the Attorney-General’s Department and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Internships will also available under the supervision of a member of the ANU College of Law. We hope to expand these placement opportunities to other Government Departments, NGO’s and private sector law firms.
For other than the anticipated placements with these external organisations the applicant is primarily responsible for identifying a suitable placement and supervisor. Preference in approving applications, other than for these external organisations, will be given to those who have a placement arranged.
When students who have been accepted for the program need assistance to secure the support of a workplace organisation, other than for placements with the above external organisations, the Program Convenor will try to put students in touch with a suitable professional supervisor.
The professional supervisor of an intern must be a lawyer.
Internships are available during each semester, and the summer session. Internships may be offered in the winter session from 2015.
To assist in placements, applications for an internship are generally made earlier than for other subjects. For summer internships, applications must be in by late August. For first semester applications are due by early October in the preceding year, and by mid-May for second semester. Full details of the internship program for each semester and summer sessions and application forms are posted to the Wattle sites for the LLB and JD Programs.
When you are accepted for the program, the Law School Office will enter a permission code enabling you to enrol in this course; you must then enrol through ISIS in the usual way.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Students who have successfully completed this course should be able to:- Write clearly and coherently in a professional context;
- Work under professional supervision, and gain useful background in the way a legal professional thinks and works in a legal professional workplace and the way that workplace operates;
- Analyse, consolidate and synthesise broad theoretical and professional knowledge through legal research to identify and propose solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence;
- Exercise critical thinking and judgment in the context of developing advanced professional knowledge; and
- Plan and execute a written research project with some independence.
Indicative Assessment
5000 word Research Paper (80%) and 1000 word Course Report (20%)The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
The time to be spent at the workplace is variable, depending on the needs of the workplace. Generally the time in the workplace would be about one working day per week or equivalent.
In addition to the indicative assessment, the intern will usually be asked to assist with other workplace requirements.
A memorandum of understanding is prepared between the student, the professional supervisor and the course convenor to provide for regular meetings between the student and the supervisor and to set out expectations relating to progress.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Law School to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3054 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $4368 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Summer Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1539 | 01 Jan 2016 | 22 Jan 2016 | 22 Jan 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | In Person | N/A |
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2409 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |
Winter Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6646 | 01 Jul 2016 | 22 Jul 2016 | 22 Jul 2016 | 30 Sep 2016 | In Person | N/A |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7383 | 18 Jul 2016 | 29 Jul 2016 | 31 Aug 2016 | 28 Oct 2016 | In Person | N/A |