2016 LIV Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bursary

Published 22 Aug 2016, 3:18 pm, by Melbourne Law School Careers Service

The bursary, valued at $8,560, is an important part of the LIV’s reconciliation action plan (RAP) which aims to assist an outstanding student to help them realise their goal of becoming a lawyer. COLV’s PLT is an accredited course of practical legal training for admission as an Australian lawyer in Victoria as an alternative to supervised workplace training.


ELIGIBILITY

  • Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
  • Have completed or are in the final year of study towards an LLB or JD at a recognised Australian university.


SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants must complete a one (1) page statement addressing the following selection criteria:

  • What challenges you have had to overcome in order to achieve your degree i.e. demonstrated financial hardship.
  • What personal contribution(s) do you make to your community e.g. voluntary legal work, participation in reconciliation activities or equliviant.
  • Evidence of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background e.g. a certified letter from your local cooperative or recognised Elders.


APPLICANTS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SUBMIT:

  • Current resume.
  • Certified academic transcript.


APPLICATION PROCESS

Bursary funds are used to pay for the full tuition costs associated with COLV’s PLT program and may be eligible for support services e.g. access to mentors and tutors. In order to be eligible, applicants must be in a position to enroll and begin the PLT program before June 2017. 

Applications are open until 5.00 pm on Friday 16 September.


PLEASE SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO:

Xian Volkmer

LIV Company Secretary

GPO Box 263, Melbourne VIC 3000

T: 9607 9372

E: xvolkmer@liv.asn.au