Welcome to QAI

Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (QAI) has 6 volunteer positions available for senior law students to support the solicitors and staff of the Human Rights Legal Service, Mental Health Legal Service, and systemic advocacy programs. QAI is located in South Brisbane.

Students will be involved in tasks ranging from legal research and drafting, to preparation of counsel briefs, photocopying, and other administrative tasks.

Due to the training involved, students are expected to commit to at least 1 day per week for 10 weeks. Volunteers should be available either Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays, commencing on 28/02/12 until 11/05/12 (with a 1 week break for Easter).

Interested applicants should provide their CV and 1 page covering letter to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please indicate which day you will be available to volunteer.

Please ensure that your 1 page covering letter addresses the following selection criteria:

1. Commitment to social justice principles and interest in QAI's work

2. Penultimate or final year of study (priority is given to students in their final year of study);

3. What you hope to get out of volunteering with QAI.

Applications that do not address this selection criteria will not be considered.

Applications close 30/01/12 and a short 1-2 hour induction session will be held on Friday 24/02/12 at 9.30am.

For more information about QAI and its services, please see their website on www.qai.org.au.