The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds, located across 50+ locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality programming that informs, educates. and entertains Australian communities.About the InternshipThe ABC's in-house legal team is once again offering its highly popular work experience placements in 2025. These are unpaid placements for 5-6 weeks based at the ABC Legal offices in Ultimo, NSW. You will join one of the teams in either- Content - Disputes & Litigation- Prepublication & Training- Technology & Property- Commercial & Regulatory - Privacy- Legal Operations & InnovationAs a work experience student in ABC Legal, you will have a friendly and supportive environment to learn in, with a vibrant, dynamic and cohesive team and mentors who will help you with any questions and give you the opportunity to experience what a career in media law might look like for you.Am I eligible to Apply?To be eligible for the placement, you must:Be in your final year of your law degree at an Australian university; and be required to complete a supervised practical legal placement as part of your university degree or as part of your practical legal training to qualify for legal admission.Have a demonstrated interest in media, technology, privacy, and/or legal innovation/operations.Candidates who do not meet these minimum requirements will not be considered for a placement.Application ProcessThe precise dates of the placement terms are yet to be finalised, however placements run throughout the year from March until early December 2025.As part of the application process you will be directed to an online form to complete and will be asked to attach;Your resuméA certified copy of your most recent academic recordA cover letter stating:Confirmation you meet the above minimum requirements.Your three choices for preferred dates for placementArea of law that is of particular interest to you.Brief statement on why you would like to be considered for a placement.Should you have any further queries please email Brendan Thorpe at We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.Submissions Close: 11:55 pm, Friday 28 February 2025