Social Justice Internship applications now open

Applications are now open for the UNSW Law Social Justice Internship program for semester 2 2016. The closing date for applications is 8 April 2016.

These internships are available to students enrolled in the UNSW Undergraduate Law or Juris Doctor program. 

Interns support the Centre’s projects through assisting with research projects, publications and events. The internship provides an opportunity for students to learn about issues relating to asylum seekers and refugees in Australia, the region and globally, and to gain an understanding of the role of research in informing legal and policy change.

Here's what previous interns have said about their experience at the Kaldor Centre:

'I would highly, highly recommend an internship at the Kaldor Centre for future LLB and JD students. You will be embraced by a small and very committed team who are making a huge impact in advocating for human rights law for refugees.' Katie Green, Social Justice Intern, Semester 1 2015

'I was involved in many projects throughout my internship. I was tasked to help draft factsheets on refugee status determination in offshore processing centres on Nauru and Papua New Guinea, which enabled me to gain in-depth understanding of the problems of these arrangements. I was also involved in researching the European debates on migration in light of the tragic deaths in the Mediterranean Sea. This gave me an opportunity to compare Australian and European policies towards boat arrivals, migration and detention. It made me realise my interest in comparing policies and law. Interning at the Kaldor Centre has opened my eyes to international refugee law issues and I am looking to pursue this passion in my future endeavours.' Viven Nguyen, Social Justice Intern, Semester 1 2015

‘Throughout the semester, I was exposed to a wide range of projects that represented the diverse nature of the work undertaken by the Centre. These projects included researching the economic and social costs of Australia’s asylum seeker policies, drafting a submission to the Committee against Torture in regards to Australia’s adherence to the principle of non-refoulement, assisting with the Centre’s new website through the editing and drafting of content, and perhaps most unexpectedly engaging with high school students as part of Global Dignity Day. When viewed altogether, the many varied projects I was exposed to during my internship represent the breadth and diversity of work undertaken by the Centre. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work alongside and learn from the dedicated and hardworking staff of the Kaldor Centre and I hope to remain involved with the Centre in the future.’  Nicholas Newlands, Social Justice Intern, Semester 2, 2014

More information about how to apply is available here.