For Semester One and Semester Two, students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course (approximately 120 hours over a 12-week period). Approximately, the equivalent of one day per week should be spent in the workplace (96 hours over 12 weeks). However, exceptions may be made where circumstances prevent student presence in the workplace (e.g., security clearances). Such exceptions should be discussed with College Student Administration Services as part of the application for enrolment.

Internships can be undertaken in the form of full-time or part-time hours during non-standard sessions. The distribution of hours for the internship is negotiable between the internship host and the student. However, a portion of the time for the internship should be related to the topic of the research essay assessment. The semester includes a two-week mid-semester break where students may choose to make up hours or utilise them as a study break. Interns are encouraged to meet with their professional supervisor regularly to obtain feedback on the progress of their research and to spend time in the workplace undertaking tasks separate from the research paper.

Please refer to the relevant Programs and Courses page below, under the Study tab, in the Workload section

• Law Internship (Capstone) LAWS4230/LAWS6230
• Law Internship LAWS4430/LAWS8430

For LAWS4230/LAWS6230: The main piece of assessment in the internship course is a research paper. Ideally, the research paper will be informed and enriched through the intern’s workplace experience and interactions with the professional supervisor and professional colleagues. We expect that the intern and professional supervisor will discuss and agree on the research topic. As each intern has a different workplace experience, their performance in the workplace is not assessed directly. Assessment details are available on the Class Summary published two weeks prior to each session or semester offering on the Programs and Courses website.

For LAWS4430/LAWS8430: The main pieces of assessment in the internship course are a research paper (50%) and two reflective blogs (50%). Ideally, the research paper will be informed and enriched through the intern’s workplace experience and interactions with the professional supervisor and professional colleagues. Assessment details are available on the Class Summary published two weeks prior to each session or semester offering on the Programs and Courses website.

Please refer to the class summary in Programs and Courses page below, under the class tab

• Law Internship (Capstone) LAWS4230/LAWS6230
• Law Internship LAWS4430/LAWS8430

Students facing financial hardship who wish to enrol in a law internship course are encouraged to apply for the Yuill Bursary to support ANU College of Law students.

For more information on this bursary, including eligibility criteria and application form, please click the link below.

For more information on internship courses at the ANU College of Law, please contact the Careers and Employability team.

Email:enquiries.law@anu.edu.au

Phone:(02) 6125 3483