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Leo Cussen Family Law Virtual Internship

Experience what it’s really like to be a family lawyer by providing advice to clients and preparing documentation for Family Law Court Orders

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Complete work that simulates life on the job. >9 hours and self-paced.
Stand out in future applications. Show recruiters you're the right fit.

Why complete our Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Are you interested in becoming a family lawyer? Leo Cussen Centre for Law trains people with a law degree to become practical lawyers. Our training is about putting you in a simulated environment so that you experience what it’s really like to solve family law issues in legal practice. This internship focuses on legal research and communication skills, identifying Parenting and Property Arrangements, and preparing court documents for a client whose children are missing, possibly taken out of the country.

Please note that the tasks within this program are hypothetical and for learning purposes only. The scenario you will hear about is fictional and the client is portrayed by an actor. Please be aware that there is explicit language used within the program, which may be upsetting for some participants.

Skills you will learn and practice:
Researching the Law
Applying the Law
Synthesising Information
Listen Attentively and Empathetically
Interpersonal and Emotional Insight
Apply Family Law Knowledge to a Real Client
Assertive Communication
Listening Attentively
Categorising Family Law Information
Observing Which Parenting Or Property Clauses Might Apply in a Given Situation

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from industry experts. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for the job.
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5 Star Reviews
"it was great, even though I have done my degree and PLT but there are always new things to learn if you keen to learn."-- Student from The College of Law
"In most internships, the firms tend to see the students as children and so we do not normally get an insight about what the firm does. However, with Leo cussen, I felt like I was getting a true insight by acting as a solicitor, which firmed my passion for family law"-- High School Student
"Very practical scenarios and appropriate materials were provided to assist with the task. Overall excellent presentation and professional course"-- Student from Central Queensland University
"I liked the level of guidance and direction to the resources of which helped provide responses and answers to the questions and tasks."-- Student from University of New South Wales
"that each task had a video attach helping to understand the task and i was able to work on each task at my own pace."-- Student from My institution is not listed
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