Justice Undergraduate Student Secures Internship at the Australian Human Rights Commission

Justice undergraduate student, Lauren Wilkins, has recently been successful in securing an internship at the Australian Human Rights Commission. 

The Australian Human Rights Commission’s internship placements are open to students studying across a range of disciplines, with highest priority given to those studying law, social policy, research and social justice areas. The intent of the Commission’s internship program is to provide a practical understanding of human rights promotion and protection and create a broad appreciation of the work of the Commission.

Lauren explains what her role as an intern with the Commission will involve:

 “During my time as an intern at the Australian Human Rights Commission, I will work with the Human Rights Scrutiny team. In this team I will engage with parliamentary scrutiny processes, UN human rights mechanisms and Refugee, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Rights. I will be conducting various research tasks, drafting speeches and submissions and examining policy. I will also have the opportunity to observe team meetings, attend workshops, rights talks, launches and commissioner briefings. Furthermore, I will work collaboratively with Senior Commissioners and participate in visits to other agencies and organisations. I am ecstatic to be selected for this opportunity to gain a practical understanding of human rights promotion and protection and to gain an insight into the work the Commission undertakes as a National Human Rights Institution.” 

Congratulations to Lauren on such a great achievement!