The ABC’s in-house legal team is once again offering its highly popular work experience placements in 2018. These are unpaid placements for 5 weeks based in ABC Legal offices in the Ultimo, NSW.

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds, located across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality programming that informs, educates. and entertains Australian communities.

As a work experience student, you’ll have a friendly and supportive environment to learn in, with a vibrant, dynamic and cohesive team and mentors who will help you with any questions and give you regular opportunities to become involved in the legal practice of the team.

If you have the following attributes, we would love to hear from you:

1. A demonstrated interested in media

2. Studied or studying media law and/or IP law

3. In your final year or just completed your law degree at an Australian university

4. Required to complete a supervised practical legal placement in order to qualify for legal admission

Please do not apply if you don’t meet these minimum requirements.

The following placement are available:

Monday 23 July - Friday 24 August (2 places);

Monday 27 August - Friday 28 September (2 places);

Tuesday 2 October - Friday 2 November (2 places);

Monday 5 November - Friday 7 December (1 place)

Please email your application, comprising your resumé, a certified copy of your most recent academic record, and a cover letter stating your preferred dates for a placement and explaining why you would like to be considered for a position, to Ms Lisa Karagiannis (Executive Assistant) at karagiannis.lisa@abc.net.au. You may also contact Lisa directly on 02 8333 5847 if you have any questions regarding the placements or the application process.

Reflecting the objectives of the ABC Reconciliation Action Plan, ABC Equity and Diversity Plan and the Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987, applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are strongly encouraged.

Closing date for submissions is 9 am Monday 7 May 2018. No late applications will be considered.