UNSW Law & Justice offers law and criminology students a diverse range of work-integrated learning electives designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application.
- Law Internships: The internships allow students to gain insights into the daily operations of legal professionals and understand the complexities of legal practice by working in real legal environments. Students can apply for advertised positions with current partners or self -source an internship in a practice area of interest.
- Criminology Internships: Students undertake hands-on work experience within criminal justice or related organisations, with opportunities to work on issues at the forefront of today's society.
- Law Clinics: Students engage directly with clients under the supervision of experienced practitioners and an academic, working on site and researching legal topics in greater depth.
- Legal Competitions: These competitions challenge students to apply their knowledge and skills in simulated legal cases, fostering critical thinking and advocacy skills.
- Law Journal: Law students can apply to join the Editorial Board of the UNSW Law Journal, one of Australia’s leading academic legal journals. Working on the Law Journal equips students with a variety of valuable skills including legal research and writing, leadership and project management. Those students selected from the board, to take on the role of Issue Editor, can enrol in the elective course Law Journal (Issue Editor).
These courses not only enhance practical skills but also offer invaluable real-world insights into potential career paths within law and criminology.