Deakin Law students: Victorian Bar Shadowing Program 2026 applications open!
Are you keen to pursue a career as a barrister? Do you have limited links to the legal profession or face barriers in seeking a career in the legal profession? Consider applying for the Victorian Bar Shadowing Program.
Deakin Law School is partnering with the Victorian Bar to provide an amazing learning and career opportunity for 10 students. The Shadowing program matches a barrister mentor (or mentors) with law students who shadow their mentor in their work.
The program gives students a unique opportunity to understand the pathways to becoming a barrister, while building networks, legal understanding, and advocacy skills along the way.
Who can apply?
Currently enrolled Deakin Law School students are eligible to apply for the Shadowing Program. It is specifically aimed at students with a genuine interest in practising as a barrister and/or who have limited links to the legal profession or face barriers seeking a career in the legal profession.
You must be available for minimum 32 hours over 6 weeks, between 20 April to 29 May (including the compulsory first day induction and final day mooting activity).
How to apply?
Submit your expression of interest now! Applications close at 11:59pm Sunday 29 March.
If you have any questions, reach out to the Director of Mooting and Advocacy, Dr Bruce Chen at dom-dls@deakin.edu.au.
We look forward to your applications and good luck!