A voice for the voiceless: 50 Years of meeting diverse community legal needs
The Monash Clinical Legal Education Program enables students to learn and develop as professionals by serving the community.
First published at Shaping Australia Awards by Monash University
The Monash Clinical Legal Education Program enables students to learn and develop as professionals by serving the community.
Monash Law Clinics and South-East Monash Legal Service are two of the largest providers of free legal aid in Victoria, assisting thousands of clients each year. In 2023, these clinics have provided a range of services to 2,831 clients. The Monash Clinical Legal Education Program is the largest and most diverse in Australia, serving a broad range of communities through partnerships with leading local, national and global organisations.
The program specialises in family law, working with victims of family violence. The program’s health justice partnership tackles the long-term challenges faced by people with complex medicolegal issues that require holistic assistance. In our increasingly globalised world, the program also harnesses technology to support international communities in matters involving fundamental human rights, climate change and fair trade.
