TEWLS volunteers make a real difference in the lives of women seeking legal assistance in the Top End.
Sadly, the demand for our services continues to greatly exceed capacity – however, with the help of our volunteers, more women in need of legal assistance can receive access to justice in times of need. TEWLS is extremely grateful for all our volunteers who contribute their time so generously.
Each year, TEWLS’ highly skilled volunteer lawyers help to extend our services reach by providing quality legal services to many who would otherwise be unable to access specialist legal services.
TEWLS is reliant on the invaluable contributions of our volunteers to provide quality legal advice, referrals, and assistance to women. As a volunteer with TEWLS, your skills will make a positive difference to the many women who access our service, while being extraordinarily rewarding and beneficial for the development of your professional skills.
TEWLS volunteer lawyers staff an after-hours clinic every Wednesday evening, which take place at the TEWLS office between 5:15pm – 6:15pm. Appointments for this clinic are made ahead of time through the TEWLS office and are typically face-to-face. Each appointment is scheduled for 30 minutes, with volunteer lawyers providing one-off legal advice and/or referral services under the supervision of a senior practitioner. TEWLS volunteers currently commit to an average of one session per month.
To find out more about legal volunteering at TEWLS, please Contact Us.
When capacity allows, TEWLS accepts applications for internships and volunteer placements. With respect to the latter, placements are generally those contributing to a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) but can also be for general experience and exposure to the workings of a community legal centre and/or specialist domestic, family, and sexual violence service.
TEWLS accepts applications from students or graduates with a legal or social work and/or community services background.
If you wish to make an expression of interest to volunteer with TEWLS, please Contact Us.
TEWLS acknowledges that we work on Aboriginal land, including the lands of the Larrakia people, who are the traditional owners of the land where our office is located. We acknowledge the Larrakia people as the Traditional Owners of the Darwin region and pay deep respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to a positive future for the Aboriginal community. Always was, always will be.
