What is the Community Law Clinic?
The Community Law Clinic is a program that enables law students, during their degrees, to volunteer their time to gain practical insight and experience in a variety of community law matters. The Clinic is a collaboration between the Bond University Faculty of Law and the Gold Coast Community Legal Centre and is located at the Gold Coast Community Legal Centre on the Gold Coast. Students volunteer during the semester on alternate Tuesday nights. Dates and times maybe subject to change and are determined on the needs of the Gold Coast Community Legal Centre.
The Gold Coast Community Legal Centre provides advice in a wide range of areas, including: family law, consumer law, employment law, succession law, minor criminal matters, tenancy disputes and body corporate matters (to name a few).
The Community Law Clinic is usually offered every semester but is subject to change.
Information for students
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How do I get involved?
Have a look at how to apply for more information on the application process.
There are usually 8 volunteer positions offered in the Community Law Clinic per semester.
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Who can apply?
Applicants must currently be enrolled at Bond University in a law degree program, either an LLB or JD. They must have completed some commercial law subjects. Completion of at least 3 semesters is preferred.
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What does it entail?
Typically, student volunteers being supervised at the Clinic will:
- assist lawyers at the Gold Coast Community Legal Centre with matters in various areas of the law. Students may be required to draft documents or client advice where necessary;
- undertake legal research; and
- participate in client interviews under the supervision of legal practitioners.
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Why volunteer?
- Gain practical work experience dealing with real cases.
- Obtain drafting experience in real legal matters.
- Assist with the provision of pro bono advice to clients under the supervision of lawyers.
- Network with experienced lawyers in the Clinic environment.
Contact the Clinic Coordinator
Franci Cantatore
Associate Professor