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Townsville Community Law & Legal Clinic Fellowship

One-year funded fellowship providing recent law graduates with hands-on pro bono advocacy experience under senior legal practitioners in Townsville.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Graduated with LL.B. or J.D. within the last 24 months, eligible for admission to the legal profession
English language proficiency
Native or near-native English fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Legal CV, law school transcript, and personal statement on access to justice in regional communities
Recommendation letters
2 law professor recommendations

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
AUD $52,000 annual clinical stipend plus legal practice indemnity coverage
Application fee
AUD $0
Tuition / joining costs
Postgraduate clinical fellowship (No tuition)

Dates and verification

Application deadline
March 15, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official James Cook University, Townsville City Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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