InBrief

As part of the Bar Association's Indigenous Barristers Strategy, all barristers, clerks and chambers are encouraged to identify employment opportunities for December 2009 through to February 2010 for Indigenous law students. Ideally, this would be for work on a regular basis doing loose-leaf filing, administrative, clerical tasks or research or end of year cleaning up chambers, returning briefs etc. Where possible, the position should include some mentoring and guidance for the student. The work could be for several weeks or for a few days each week during the summer break.

The related weekly part-time work initiative has been highly successful for a number of Indigenous law students. Both programs need the ongoing support of more members of the Bar to ensure its continued success. Contact with the bar as well as some financial security significantly contributes to the success of the student at their law studies. There are a number of students currently looking for an opportunity.

Please contact Chris Ronalds SC on ronalds@fjc.net.au or ph: (02) 9229 7378 if you have any openings.

2 November 2009� �