Fitzroy Legal Service

14/08/2026

Meet Nour: Fitzroy Legal Service's Law Graduate

As a teenager, Nour saw firsthand how our legal system can fail people who need it the most.

Now, as Fitzroy Legal Service’s law graduate, she is working alongside community to improve access to justice.

“I want to become a lawyer who helps make the legal system more accessible by ensuring people can understand their rights, participate meaningfully in legal process and feel empowered to make informed decisions.”

Learn more in our latest blog: https://fls.org.au/2026/08/13/meet-nour-fitzroy-legal-services-law-graduate/

Applications for the 2027 Law Graduate position are open until 23 August 2026.

Apply via Ethical Jobs: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/fitzroylegal/law-graduate-2027?employer=Fitzroy%20Legal%20Service

13/08/2026

Our Night service needs qualified volunteer lawyers to support our clients!

Volunteers have always been at the heart of the community services FLS provides, and we rely heavily on the expertise and commitment of outstanding volunteers through all that we do.

Express your interest: https://fls.org.au/volunteer-program/

12/08/2026

Everyone deserves to see the sky and breathe fresh air.

Access to fresh air is a human right, a lifeline for people in prison and is a protection against cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment.

The Victorian Government is about to pass a bill that will allow them to restrict access to fresh air in prisons.

We must not let the government deny something as essential as fresh air.

Learn more in our latest blog post: https://fls.org.au/2026/08/11/stop-suffocating-human-rights/

10/08/2026

Applications for our 2027 Law Graduate position are now open!

Law Graduate - 2027 | Fitzroy | Full-time from March 2027

This position is an opportunity to experience and contribute to the breadth of legal assistance services provided by Fitzroy Legal Service.

During the course of the 12-month position, we will provide you with a professional development program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to be a successful CLC lawyer (including the Practical Legal Training course if not already undertaken).

This position is generously funded by Allens.

Learn more + apply: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/fitzroylegal/law-graduate-2027?employer=Fitzroy%20Legal%20Service

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03/08/2026

We're looking for our next team member!

Intake and Access Officer | Fitzroy | Part-time (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) until 30 September 2027

This role is an opportunity to serve as the first point of contact for clients and community members seeking legal assistance.

Learn more + apply: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/fitzroylegal/intake-and-access-officer?employer=Fitzroy%20Legal%20Service

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30/07/2026

The Victorian Government is about to introduce a bill that would allow them to restrict access to fresh air in prisons.

Fresh air is fundamental to the physical and mental health of every human being.

Under International Law, 1 hour of fresh air a day is considered the bare minimum for humane treatment. In Marrogi, The Supreme Court of Victoria found that denying people in prison access to fresh air breached their human rights.

Instead of meeting its obligations to protect human rights and dignity, our government is trying to find ways around them.

Fitzroy Legal Service urges the Government to not let this bill pass.

Stop Suffocating Human Rights.

24/07/2026

Community legal centres like Fitzroy Legal Service provide free, quality, trusted support that helps people navigate life problems that have a legal element.

But currently, Victorian community legal centres turn away two people for every person we assist.

Support us, visit fclc.org.au/gotyourback to write to your local MP.

14/07/2026

Currently, community legal centres turn away 2 out of every 3 people who are seeking help.

With an increase in funding, community legal centres like Fitzroy Legal Service will be able to help more survivors of family violence take steps towards safety.

Take action, visit fclc.org.au/gotyourback to write to your local MPs.

08/07/2026

People rarely have a single legal issue and solutions touch many parts of their lives.

That's why the community legal model of integrating with other community supports produces the best outcomes for clients. But research shows that 78% of legal need goes unmet.

Join our state election campaign - call all parties and candidates to invest more in community legal.

Write to your local MP today: fclc.org.au/gotyourback

07/07/2026

IMARC Protest Class Action: Registration closes 13 July

This week is your last chance to register for Inner Melbourne Community Legal and Phi Finney McDonald's class action against Victoria Police, for their use of capsicum spray against lead plaintiff Jordan Brown at a protest outside the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne on 30 October 2019.

You are a group member if you:
1️⃣ were present at the IMARC Protest at the Convention Centre in Southbank, Melbourne on 30 October 2019, between 11.44am and 12.35pm; and
2️⃣ suffered harm as a result of being sprayed with OC foam by police officers between around 12.10 to 12.35pm

Visit this link to register:

Registeration is open for the IMARC class action.