About the Organisation
The Australian Refugee Association (ARA)'s Migration Services Team, trading as ARA Community Legal is offering Practical Legal Training (PLT) placements to motivated law graduates or final-year law students.
About the Opportunity
This placement offers practical, supervised experience in migration law.
The successful applicants will work closely with experienced migration lawyers to support client matters, legal research, drafting, file preparation and visa-related work.
We welcome applications from all eligible PLT students and particularly encourage students from CALD background to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Assist migration lawyers and migration agents with client communication, and liaison with relevant stakeholders
Assist with visa applications, submissions and supporting documents under supervision
Conduct legal and policy research relating to migration law, administrative law and client matters
Draft submissions and correspondence
About You
Currently undertaking, or soon to commence Practical Legal Training (PLT)
Completed, or nearing completion of a law degree
Robust administrative, organisational and time-management skills
Can communicate respectfully and effectively with people from diverse cultural and linguistic background




Strong attention to detail and can manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately
Prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team
A genuine interest in migration law, administrative law and access to justice
Desirable Skills and Experience
Any language skills relevant to working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Previous experience in a legal, migration, community services or administrative setting
A genuine interest in working with refugees, migrants and vulnerable clients
What You Will Gain
Practical, hands-on experience in migration law and various visa applications
Exposure to a broad range of migration, visa and client matters
Guidance and mentoring from experienced lawyers and migration agents
Experience working in a supportive, collaborative and purpose-driven team environment
An opportunity to build practical skills and explore a career pathway in migration and immigration law
Potential pathway to ongoing employment for the right candidate
Time Commitment
Minimum two (2) days per week (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents to ******
Resume / CV (2x Referees)
Cover letter outlining your interest for the placement
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Police Check

📌 Practical Legal Training (Plt) Placement (Adelaide)
🏢 Australian Refugee Association
📍 Adelaide