Interns will play an active role as Student Editors in the production of one of the Law publications and journals. A student editor will:
- Research;
- edit and proof articles, interviews, book reviews;
- liaise and form relationships with organisations, academics and members of the legal profession;
- and a range of other tasks connected with the production of the journals as directed by the Editors.
Please note these placements are unpaid.
Publications and Journals
- LAWS3183/JURD7383 Australian Journal of Human Rights
- LAWS3186/JURD7386 Human Rights Defender (Available in Summer 2023 only)
- UNSW Law Journal (See below)
When do the journal internships run?
For the most up to date course offerings for Australian Journal of Human Rights and The Human Rights Defender please see the handbook. The links are provided above
How do I apply?
Read the information provided on the main internship page then apply by clicking the link.
UNSW Law Journal
These are elected positions. Students are selected by the editorial board of the journal. To find out more about becoming a member of the editorial board, please contact law.journal@unsw.edu.au.
Students can also get credit for being Executive Editor, Production Editor or editor of an issue of the UNSW Law Journal. The relevant courses are:
- UNSW Law Journal (Executive Editor) LAWS3064 / JURD7564
- UNSW Law Journal Editor LAWS3065 / JURD7565
- Law Journal (Issue Editor) LAWS3441 / JURD7441