Handbook

The Student Editor/s will work under the supervision of the Editor and/or Editorial Panel, with the overall responsibility for the internship sitting with the Acting Director.The Student Editors will play an active role in the production of one of the two publications, either the Australian Indigenous Law Review (AILR) or the Indigenous Law Bulletin (ILB), assisting with research, editing articles, interviews, book reviews, organisation of community engagements and a range of other tasks connected with the production of the journals as directed by the Editors. A total of 70 hours (based on 7 hours per day and 10 weeks in a semester) must be completed within the Centre over the semester.

Indigenous Law Bulletin (ILB)

The ILB provides accessible, accurate and timely information about Australia's Indigenous people and the law, internationally and within Australia. It is written for anyone with an interest in Indigenous legal issues including legal practitioners, advocates, policy makers, researchers and students. The ILB covers legislation and government policy, case law, parliamentary proceedings, international developments, local advocacy and the work of the Indigenous communities and organisations. It reports on crime, family violence, native title and land rights, custodial issues and criminal justice, legal services, international and comparative law, land and water rights, intellectual property and copyright law. The ILB Editor is responsible for ensuring the journal is a community resource that is responsive to community needs and important issues. In order to achieve this, the Editor attends legal conferences, community events, targets various media outlets, reads media alerts, latest submissions/reports in order to build a reputation as an Editor and profile the Centre within the community and other organisations.

Australian Indigenous Law review (AILR)

The AILR is an important and unique resource for researchers and practitioners in the field of Indigenous law and policy. Published biannually, the AILR provides a platform for scholarly debate and analysis and aids conceptual developments in Indigenous law. One of the few journals in international legal publishing dedicated exclusively to Indigenous issues, the AILR publishes a broad range of current, refereed commentary on legal issues affecting Indigenous peoples in Australia and around the world. The AILR also includes summaries of the most significant court and tribunal decisions in both domestic and international spheres. Topics covered by the AILR include native title and land rights, human rights, Aboriginal art and intellectual property, public law, Indigenous peoples in international and comparative law, discrimination, criminal justice and Australian legal history.  The Student Editor position plays a vital role in the production in one of the two publications. The Student Editor has the opportunity to conduct research, edit articles, and undertake a range of other tasks connected with the production of the journal.