Volunteering for the EDO

Volunteers are an important part of the EDO's operations. Students studying law and related disciplines frequently volunteer their time to help meet the demand for the EDO's services. Volunteers without legal training also provide invaluable support by assisting with administrative tasks, fund-raising and general research.

Why volunteer?

Volunteering at the EDO gives law students and other students insight into the legal practice and the way the justice system operates. You also help protect the environment by helping the EDO to provide its legal services to people who could otherwise not afford it.

The work you do will look great on your C-V. Law students will learn to find their way around the Supreme Court library and undertake legal research with a real practical focus and application. You also work in a fantastic office and meet some great people, including volunteers from around the world!

What commitment will I need to make to become a volunteer?

We ask law student volunteers to commit at least one full day per week for a university term. Qualified solicitors and administration volunteers may be able to volunteer for a shorter period of time.

How do I become a volunteer?

Please send us your CV and let us know for how long and what days you are available to volunteer. We normally select our law student volunteers for each semester about 2-4 weeks before the beginning of the semester, however vacancies can also arise from time to time during semester.

EDO Volunteer Testimonial

"Volunteering with the EDO was a rewarding, challenging and invaluable education. I was provided with many diverse practical legal experiences in the area of environmental law. Further, it was a fun and vibrant environment to work in and I would recommend volunteering with the EDO to any law student."

Alicia, EDO Volunteer 2008

"The EDO is an environment that feeds and nourishes fledgling lawyers and their interest in environmental law. For me it provided an insight into the mechanics of environmental law and opportunities that exist for making change. The EDO staff, in particular the lawyers, afford the volunteers an opportunity to learn and develop relevant legal skills and ensure that a constant flow of interesting work is available."

Kevin, EDO Volunteer 2008