Sydney Area - Generalist
	Sydeny Area - Specialist
	Other Areas - Generalist

Sydney Area - Generalist

Inner City Legal Centre
94 Oxford St, Darlinghurst 2010
9332 1966
Volunteers are required for a shift once a week (10-1; 2-6; 6-8).

Kingsford Legal Centre
11 Rainbow St, Kingsford 2032
98986366
Students at UNSW can participate through the intensive and non-intensive elective courses at the Centre.

Macarthur Legal Centre
4 Broughton St, Campbelltown 2560
4628 2042
Volunteers initially can take part in advice sessions (Tuesday nights and Thursday afternoons) and then may move on to casework (½ day once a week/fortnight). Law students of any level, preferably from the local area, including UWS students.

Macquarie Legal Centre
1st Floor, 250 Pitt St, Marrylands 2160
9760 2211
Volunteers must commit to at least 1 shift of four hours per week for at least 3 months. Currently a long waiting list.

Marrickville Legal Centre
338 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville 2204
9559 2899
Volunteers taken on a needs basis. No special requirements.

Mt Druitt and Area Community Legal Centre
P.O. Box 93, Rooty Hill, NSW 2766
76 Rooty Hill Road North, Rooty Hill, NSW 2766
Tel: (02) 9675 2009
Volunteers taken on a needs basis.

Redfern Legal Centre
73 Pitt St Redfern 2016
9698 7277
Intake of volunteers twice a year (March and July). Half day per week commitment after two induction sessions. Must commit for at least 3 months. Application form.

South West Sydney Legal Centre
28-30 Pirie St, Liverpool 2170
9601 7777
Contact centre directly. Require 3/4th year students. Each student is under the supervision of a solicitor. The time commitment is flexible (between one half or full day per week). Kinds of work includes policy work and or casework (file work etc) depending on the students interests and availability.






Sydney Area - Specialist

Arts Law Centre
Legal assistance for the arts community, including tax, accounting, contracts, insurance, employment and free or low cost publications.
43 Cowper Wharf Rd, Woolloomooloo 2011
9356 2566
One-year waiting list for evening volunteers. Day assistants by interview. Send formal letter and application.

Consumer Credit Legal Centre
Telephone advice on consumer credit and debt, borrowers rights, bankruptcy, banking disputes, repossessions, statements of claims, unfair lending practices and insurance.
PO Box 538, Surry Hills 2010
(02) 9212 4216
cclc_nsw@clc.net.au
Takes PLT placement volunteers only.

Court Support Scheme
Information, support and referrals for criminal matters in NSW local courts. Does not provide legal advice
174 Broadway, Broadway 2007
9288 8700
Take volunteers who can attend court each week on list day, as well as occasional requests from Legal Aid to support in particular cases. 1 day training.

Disability Discrimination Legal Centre
Legal advice, representation and assistance for matters involving discrimination on the basis of disability.
99/1-5 Meeks St, Kingsford 2032
9313 6000
Take volunteers on needs basis, as well PLT placements.

Environmental Defenders’ Office
Telephone advice and conducts matters for individuals and groups acting in public interest law matters relating to the protection of the environment.
Level 9, 89 York St, Sydney 2000
1-3 volunteers work at the Office per day. Preferable to have completed environmental law.

HIV/AIDS Legal Centre
Advice and representation for people with HIV/AIDS related problems, including discrimination, superanuation and insurnace, medical treatment, wills and estates, guardianship and powers of attourney.
9 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills 2010
9206 2060
Relies very heavily on volunteers. No special requirements, other than having an open, non-judgemental attitude. Contact HALC to arrange an interview.

Immigration Advice and Rights Centre
Telephone legal advice on migration and citizenship. Also representation can be provided for appropriate cases. The centre also run straining programs for registration as a migration agent and updates to migration law.
Level 4, 414 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills 2010
9281 1609
Take both volunteers and PLT placements. Write to Centre.

National Children’s and Youth Law Centre
Legal information, advice and representation to children and young people in Australia. Areas include civil and administrative law especially education, discrimination, children in care including state wards, victims compensation and children’s rights generally.
Law Building
First Floor
University of New South Wales 2052
9385 9588
ncycl@unsw.edu.au
Students can volunteer from 3rd year.

Public Interest Advocacy Centre
Advice and test case litigationn and policy work on public interest matters. Includes health and community services, welfare, discrimination and human rights, utilities and competition policy.
Level 1, 46-48 York St, Sydney 2000
9299 7833
Students studying law at University of Sydney can participate through the uni, and take 4 PLT students each year. Not other volunteers.

Refugee Advice and Casework Service
Telephone advice and appointments for asylum seekers seeking refugee status, both in the community and in detention centres. Full application assistance also provided.
Suite 8C, 46-56 Kippax St, Surry Hills 2010
9211 4001
admin@racs.org.au
Final year students may volunteer. Email details to organise an interview.

Waringa Baya Aboriginal Women’s Legal Resource Centre
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander women who are or have been victims of violence.
Stanmore
9569 3847
Students studying law at University of Sydney can participate through the uni, and take PLT (Practical Legal Trainaing) students.

Welfare Rights Centre
Information and advice on all social security matters. Help and representation may also be provided at all levels of the appeal process.
Surry Hills
9211 5300
Always in need of volunteers.






Other Areas - Generalist

Blue Mountains CLC
1st Floor, 80 Main St, Katoomba 2780
4782 4155
A small number of volunteers can be taken on. Preferably during 3rd/4th years. Commitment level to be determined on an individual basis.

Central Coast Community Legal Centre
34 Hely St, Wyong 2259
4353 4988
Call between 9.30 - 4 Monday to Thursday for information

Community Legal Service for Western NSW
51 Bultje St, Dubbo 2830
6884 9422 or 1800 655 927
Takes volunteer students for placement during uni holidays. Time commitment and requirements are flexible.

Far West Community Legal Centre
5 Chloride St, Broken Hill 2880
08 8088 2020 or 1800 300 036

Hawkesbury/Nepean Community Legal Centre
13 Bosworth St, Richmond 2753
4588 5618
Maximum of 4 volunteers.

Hunter Community Legal Centre
123 King St, Newcastle 2300
4926 3329
All law students may volunteer, especially during uni holidays. Flexible, individual basis.

Illawarra Legal Centre
7 Greene St, Warrawong 2502
4276 1939
Contact co-ordinator directly. Only take on student volunteers in regards to particular projects; for example: law reform campaigns with regards to no loitering zones and other welfare rights issues.

University of Newcastle Legal Centre
300 King St, Newcastle 2300
4921 8666
Contact Fiona (co-ordinator).
Students studying an LLB at the University of Newcastle can participate through that course.
There may be some administrative roles available for students as needed.

North and North West Community Legal Service
129 Rusden St, Armidale 2350
6772 8100 or 1800 687 687
Approximately 20 volunteers (mostly Armidale Uni students) for 3 hour shift weekly. Also PLT placement.

Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre
10 Club Lane, Lismore 2480
6622 3386
Takes many types of volunteers: admin, library, court support and PLT placements. Speak to the volunteer co-ordinator.

Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre
50 Junction St, Nowra 2541
4422 9529
Maximum of 2 volunteers. Flexible time commitment.