Internship Programme

ACICA runs a voluntary internship programme (in-person in Sydney and online is possible subject to the organisation’s requirements), accepting a limited number of both Australian and international applicants who are currently studying law or are recent law graduates and have an active interest in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.

Successful applicants are provided the opportunity to assist with tasks and work on projects.  Interns may be involved with tasks such as:

• Researching and drafting communications, articles and other materials
• Planning of events and seminars
• Assistance with ADR training initiatives
• Individual projects in alignment with the organisations’ objectives

Current Program Dates & Application Deadlines

The dates below are a guide to our standard Schemes. However, ACICA is pleased to offer flexibility to students in start and finish dates to work around their University’s teaching dates.

* Please note that the ACICA office will close for two to three weeks around Christmas and New Year.

Criteria

 All internship candidates should be able to demonstrate the following in their application:

• Ability to work both in a collaborative team environment and independently
• Strong academic qualifications
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strength in drafting
• Initiative
• High standard of computer literacy

Applications

Applications meeting the Criteria outlined above should complete the Internship Application Form and send this by email to secretariat@acica.org.au along with copies of the following:

• Cover letter addressing the Criteria and outlining your interest in alternative dispute resolution and reasons for seeking an internship with ACICA.
• A short CV and university transcript.
• Indication of your availability to undertake the internship, including the proposed duration and available days.
• For international participants, please attach two recent written academic or professional references.

Due to the number of applications received, we will only be in contact with those applicants who are successful in progressing.

Remuneration

The internship programme is run on a voluntary basis; as a not for profit organisation ACICA is not in a position to remunerate interns. Interns will need to cover their own costs associated with any required travel or accommodation during the internship.

Please also note that ACICA cannot offer visa sponsorship; applicants will need to make their own arrangements in this regard.