“Participants in this program undertake complex work on behalf of the most vulnerable clients in our communities. Given Legal Aid NSW’s continuing reliance on dedicated private solicitors, especially in the regions, we look forward to Careers in the Country helping to improve access to justice in these areas.” Dubbo-based President of the Orana Law Society Jennifer Spear said new legal talent can bring real benefits to local communities. “I join the enthusiasm for Careers in the Country with my colleagues in Regional Law Societies from across NSW. Solicitor newcomers will not only bring fresh perspectives to their new workplaces but will also add to the vitality and diversity of their new communities,” Ms Spear said. jobs available in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT, and Legal Aid NSW. Chief Executive Officer of Legal Aid NSW Monique Hitter said Careers in the Country will be a valuable tool to recruit solicitors who want to make a real difference in areas of high legal need. “The Law Society’s regional jobs board complements Legal Aid NSW’s existing strategies to attract solicitors to the country. Our Criminal Law Regional Graduate Program is providing early career lawyers with intensive training in the city, before a 12–18-month placement in one of our regional offices across country NSW,” Ms Hitter said. 10 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 10
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