Supervised Legal Trainees

This program is currently postponed.

This program is currently postponed.

This program is currently postponed.

This program is currently postponed.

This program is currently postponed. 

This program is currently postponed.

An entry level lawyer should be able to demonstrate oral communication skills, legal interviewing skills, advocacy skills, negotiation and dispute resolution skills, letter writing skills and legal drafting skills.

An entry-level lawyer who practises in the area of employment and industrial relations should be able to advise clients on the relevant law and procedures, represent clients in negotiations, and initiate and respond to applications in relevant State and Federal courts and tribunals.

An entry level lawyer should be able to manage workload, work habits and work practices in a way that ensures that clients’ matters are dealt with in a timely and cost-effective manner.

An entry level lawyer should have sufficient knowledge, skills and values to maintain trust and general account records according to law and good practice, to the extent usually permitted and expected of an employed solicitor.

An entry-level lawyer should be able to conduct civil litigation in first instance matters in one or more State or Territory courts of general jurisdiction, in both a timely and cost-effective manner.

An entry level lawyer who practises in administrative law should be able to obtain information for clients under freedom of information legislation, seek review of administrative decisions, and represent parties before courts and administrative tribunals.