What is it like representing the legal needs of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people? Discover the challenges and rewards of a life devoted to social justice.
Mel Alexander is a specialist domestic and family violence lawyer at Legal Aid NSW. Her job is to provide victims with the advice they need through wh...
The colourful life of a regional office. Working in the regional town where you also live, your children go to school, can present unique challenges. ...
Children and the law. Few jobs in Legal Aid NSW are as demanding as representing teenagers when they come into conflict with the law. But the rewards ...
Welcome to Australia. Refugees are forced from their homes because the rule of law has broken down. Who better to show them their rights than a woman ...
Working for an Aboriginal community. It takes special skills and a lifetime of connections to fight for justice in your community. One woman is the pe...
Life on the front line. Duty criminal work is at the heart of Legal Aid NSW. It can be gruelling, stressful but rewarding work. And not made easier wh...