Volunteer with Women's Legal Services NSW

Women's Legal Services NSW (WLS NSW) offers opportunities to volunteer. Applicants will usually:

• Be undertaking Practical Legal Training; or
• Have completed at least two years of a law or other relevant qualification, or
• Be undertaking a 'practicing in the public interest' or similar course.

If you wish to be considered for a volunteer placement at WLS NSW please apply in writing addressing the selection criteria and attaching your resume.

Applications can be addressed to:

Executive Officer
reception@wlsnsw.org.au

Selection criteria for Practical Legal Training placement:

1. Eligible to complete practical legal training.
    
2. Willingness to commit to working a minimum  of two days per week for at least six months. 
    
3. Understanding of social justice issues for women, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and those experiencing economic, social and cultural disadvantage and lack of access to legal services.
    
4. Understanding of cross cultural issues for women, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault or family break down.
    
5. Understanding of areas of law relevant to the work of Women's Legal Services NSW, including domestic violence, sexual assault, family law and discrimination.
6. High level oral and written communication skills.
    
7. Ability to work in an electronic environment including the use of word processing, email and web browsing tools.

Selection criteria for legal practitioners:

If you are a qualified practitioner interested in volunteering, please forward a copy of your resume to:

Principal Solicitor
Women's Legal Services NSW
reception@wlsnsw.org.au

Selection criteria for other applicants:

1. Understanding of social justice issues for women, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and those experiencing economic, social and cultural disadvantage and lack of access to legal services.
    
2. Understanding of cross cultural issues for women, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault or family break down.
    
3. Understanding of areas of law relevant to the work of Women's Legal Services NSW, including domestic violence, sexual assault, family law and discrimination.
    
4. High level oral and written communication skills.
    
5. Ability to work in an electronic environment including the use of word processing, email and web browsing tools.

Please forward a copy of your resume to:

Executive Officer
Women's Legal Services NSW
reception@wlsnsw.org.au

Thank you for your interest in Women's Legal Services NSW.