Winter 2008
	Click here to read an article written by Kate Vaughan who was placed with 3 barristers in their chambers in Sydney, NSW.
	Click here to read an article written by Celia Winnett who was placed at Yamatji Marlpa Barna Baba Maaja Aboriginal Corporations (YMBBMAC) in Geraldton, WA.
	Click here to read an article written by Michael Chan who was placed at Cape York Land Council (CYLC) in Cairns, QLD.

Summer 2007/08
	Click here to read an article written by Catherine Gasgoine who placed at MG Corporation in Kununarra, WA.
	Click here to read an article written by Kerry Kennell who was placed at Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) in Canberra, ACT.
	Click here to read an article written by Shauna Kelly who was placed at the Goldfields Land and Sea Council (GLSC) in Kalgoorlie, WA.

Winter 2007
	Click here to read an article written by Marianna Leishman.

Quotes from Legal Interns

Winter 2008
	"I undertook a 6 week placement at South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council (SWALSC) during winter 2008. I was then offered a 6 month locum position as a full time law clerk and eagerly accepted. My time at SWALSC has certainly been a positive one and has encouraged me to seek further employment in a Native Title Representative Body. The experience I have gained is not limited to simply native title law, and many skills I gained working at SWALSC would be transferable to any other area."
	"On a personal note, I have found this to be a worthwhile and inspiring time. I have particularly enjoyed the work that I did at the NLC and I would like to work towards having the skills that would allow me to work in a Native Title Representative Body in the future."
	"I have really enjoyed the task that I have been given and just being a part of the NTRU at AIATSIS for a short period has inspired me to look into possible work opportunities in this area in the future. I also feel like this has been a great learning experience and will be excellent practice for honours next year."
	"After completing a second internship at CYI, again my expectations of the internship experience were exceeded. To work in an environment of intelligent, motivated and interesting people is undoubtedly the best aspect of the internship. For any student with even a passing interest in Indigenous Affairs - the arguments, discussions and conversations that one has with other employee's throughout the working week are incredibly rewarding."
	"I won’t ever forget my internship with Yamatji in their Geraldton office. It challenged me, introduced me to people and families and cultures I’d never engaged with before, and showed me some beautiful country. Most of all, it made me realise how much more lawyers and our legal system must do to empower indigenous traditional owners."
	"The internship programme offers a specialised insight into indigenous law and policy, giving interns the opportunity to fully involve themselves in this valuable sector with the view to attracting them to careers in this under-resourced field. I truly enjoyed the time at PIAC and am most grateful to the Aurora Project for their assistance during the placement."
	" I have long wanted to work in a native title body, and saw this short-term internship placement as a great opportunity to "test the waters" so that I could make an informed decision about my future, particularly whether I should pursue Indigenous affairs through working in a NTRB. It is no exaggeration that my Aurora placement at NTSCORP has been one of the most inspiring, eye-opening and rewarding experience of my life! It was brilliant to use my academic training to help improve the lives of Indigenous peoples."
	"The most rewarding aspect of my time at Reconciliation Australia was being involved in current issues and feeling my work was having a present and real use. Seeing how policy is developed and influenced was eye opening, especially regarding Indigenous issues. I encourage anyone interested in Indigenous issues and social justice to apply for the Aurora Project Internship, you really won’t regret it."

Summer 2007/08
	“As a young Torres Strait Islander woman, I had been interested in native title for some time. I had been looking for an opportunity to gain more knowledge and experience in the field in the hope that some day I could give back to my people. This internship was my opportunity to get back into the real world and see what opportunities exist for me. Working as an intern at AIATSIS is not only a valuable experience for my career, but also a personal achievement. As a Torres Strait Islander descendant, it was mind opening to learn more about the system of native title. I now have a better understanding of the challenges that lie ahead should I choose to pursue a career in native title.”
	“My experience here has been life-changing and I really feel like my heart is here in the Torres Strait. I really love the lifestyle and the genuine people that I live and work with. I feel very lucky to have had this opportunity. I have certainly settled into life here in the Torres Strait - I love every minute of it! One of the best aspects of the internship experience is the feeling that you are finally doing what you have wanted to do for a very long time."
	“I absolutely loved my internship - [my supervisors] were extremely kind and generous in taking me into their chambers and showing me the life of a barrister - they were fantastic mentors who have really helped to shape my career aspirations as a lawyer. I learnt a lot about native title law - my placement was interesting because working with barristers that specialise in native title means that you could find yourself working for representative bodies as well as government departments. It was a fantastic vantage point to learn about native title claims. My desire to work in the area of native title is stronger than ever - although I can definitely see the value of experience in alternative areas of law to ensure that the work undertaken in native title is of the value and quality that it should be.“

Winter 2005
	"I [had] the opportunity to attend numerous and varied court proceedings both in the Supreme Court and the Federal Court. I also had the opportunity to fly to remote parts of Australia in what proved to be a thought-provoking exercise and a good example of the difficulties NTRB lawyers are sometimes faced with when obtaining instructions from their clients.The trip also provided me with the material I needed to form a research topic for the paper I intend to write for the Legal Internship/Advanced Legal Research component of my law degree."
	"The experience has allowed me to appreciate the logistical issues that are inherent within native title work. Long distances from other communities and services, lack of funding for the sector and a legal team with few fully qualified solicitors makes for a challenging work environment. However, in light of these considerations, the atmosphere was always filled with vigor, determination and an enthusiasm to seek justice through land claims... it was exhilarating to be part of a process that engages clients throughout the legal process, to hear their stories, and learn invaluable lessons from elders."
	"As a result of my experience, I am now more enthusiastic about working as a native title lawyer in the future. The placement has illuminated important areas of skill such as people and communication skills, flexibility when dealing with ever-changing pressures and circumstances and the vital importance of cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity. I came to the conclusion that these skills are almost on a par with a good knowledge of native title law and good legal skills... For these reasons the placement has cemented my desire to work in this area of the law and it has provided me with contacts in the field and a taste of what a career in native title might include. I would not hesitate to recommend the program to other students as a thoroughly worthwhile, exciting and beneficial life experience or career step. "
	"It [the placement] surpassed my expectations in terms of providing challenging and fulfilling research and working with counsel on cases. I felt right in the thick of the Land Council's highest priority native title case. The solicitors did a fantastic job in bringing me up to date with their cases and making me feel as though I were part of the team."