Victoria Legal Aid Clerkship Application
Justice for Victorians who need it most
Rankings & Recognition
- Criminal Law, Family Law, Family Violence, Child Protection, Civil Law, Migration — Firm Website
Clerkship Programme
New Lawyers Program: 2-year structured pathway for newly admitted lawyers (1 year or less experience). Three 8-month placements across criminal law, family law, civil justice, youth crime, family violence, or regional generalist tracks. Mentoring from 60+ LIV accredited specialists. Skills in negotiation, advocacy, client communication, cross-cultural awareness. Leads to permanent lawyer position. First Nations Graduate Law Program: 12-month PLT pathway (Leo Cussen), salary, cultural support from First Nations Employment Consultant. First Nations Clerkship: 4-12 week placements at any career stage. Contact: earlycareers@vla.vic.gov.au [Sep 2: site blocked/timeout, populated data stands.]
SourceAwards & Recognition
No employer recognition awards (Best Lawyers, WGEA, Doyle's Guide etc.) found for Victoria Legal Aid. As a government-funded public legal service, it does not typically appear in commercial law firm rankings. Organisation has 1,160 employees (Mar 2026) and Glassdoor rating 3.7/5. [Verified Sep 2: legal aid body, no firm awards expected.]
SourcePro Bono & Community
Victoria Legal Aid IS the public interest/pro bono provider in Victoria. Mandate: providing legal assistance, representation and advocacy to vulnerable Victorians across criminal, family, family violence, mental health, child protection, youth crime, and civil justice. Services available in 30+ languages. Accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing clients. Receives Victorian government funding for critical services including Help Before Court, Victims Legal Service, and Independent Family Advocacy and Support. [Sep 2: site blocked/timeout, populated data stands.]
SourceCulture & Values
Social justice focused: helping Victorians with legal problems and representing those who need it most. Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. First Nations reconciliation embedded in employment strategy. LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace. Family-friendly policies. Acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Traditional Custodians. [Sep 2: site blocked/timeout, populated data stands.]
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