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Lawyers, Students & Volunteers

Hope Pro Bono Legal Inc. is built on the commitment of legal professionals who believe access to justice is a right, not a privilege. We welcome lawyers and law students from Papua New Guinea and abroad who want to contribute their skills to this work.

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Lawyer Secondments
Practising lawyers are invited to apply for structured secondments — typically 3 to 12 months — working alongside our legal team in Mount Hagen. Secondees handle matters across GBV legal aid, SARV cases, family law, and duty lawyer services. Arrangements can be made with private law firms, government agencies, or international organisations.
  • 3–12 month structured placements
  • PNG-admitted lawyers and overseas practitioners welcome
  • Firm-sponsored or independently arranged
  • Real casework experience in GBV, SARV & family law
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Volunteer Lawyers
Admitted lawyers who wish to volunteer their skills on a pro bono basis are warmly welcomed. Volunteering can range from advising on specific matters to ongoing casework contributions. Remote and in-person arrangements are both possible depending on the nature of the work.
  • Flexible hours — full-time, part-time, or ad hoc
  • In-person (Mount Hagen) or remote support
  • GBV, SARV, family law, human rights, advocacy
  • Meaningful impact in one of PNG's most underserved regions
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Law Student Internships
Law students — whether studying in Papua New Guinea or abroad — are invited to apply for supervised internship or volunteer placements. Students gain hands-on experience in human rights and public interest law under the supervision of admitted legal practitioners.
  • Open to third and final year law students
  • Supervised by admitted practitioners at all times
  • 4–12 week placements (in-person, Mount Hagen preferred)
  • LTI students undertaking the Legal Aid Module are warmly welcomed — reach out to discuss placement arrangements aligned with your module requirements
  • Research, client intake support, court observation & drafting
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How to Apply

Send an expression of interest to info@hopeprobonolegal.org with the subject line reflecting your interest (secondment, volunteer, or internship). Include a short cover note, your CV or academic transcript, and your proposed availability. We respond to all genuine enquiries.

Partnerships & Referral Pathways

Strong referral pathways are essential to delivering holistic, survivor-centred support. Hope Pro Bono Legal Inc. is actively building partnerships with key government agencies, health and social services, civil society organisations, and international partners to ensure every client we serve can access the full range of support they need.

Government Agencies — Law and Justice Sector
  • National GBV Secretariat
  • Office of the Public Solicitor — primary legal aid provider in PNG
  • Royal PNG Constabulary — Family & Sexual Violence Unit (FSVU)
  • Public Prosecutor's Office
  • Child Welfare Office
  • Mount Hagen District Court & National Court
  • Department of Community Development and Religion
Health & Social Services
  • Family Support Centres across the Highlands Region
  • Provincial hospitals and health centres serving GBV and SARV survivors
  • Psychosocial support and counselling services
  • Safe house and shelter providers
Civil Society & NGOs
  • Existing women's rights and GBV organisations in the Highlands
  • SARV-focused civil society organisations operating in PNG
  • Community-based organisations and church groups
  • Community Legal Centres Australia (CLCA) — peer learning and technical support
International & Funding Partners
  • Australia-PNG Law and Justice Program (APLJP)
  • Other bilateral donors active in PNG law and justice
  • International human rights and access to justice organisations
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We welcome partnership enquiries from government agencies, health services, civil society organisations, international NGOs, law firms, and funding bodies who share our commitment to access to justice in Papua New Guinea. Contact us at info@hopeprobonolegal.org to explore how we can work together.

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Rehabilitation Programs — Seeking Partner Organisations
Could Your Organisation Co-Deliver This Program?

We are committed to perpetrator rehabilitation and behaviour change programs as a pillar of community safety. However, we recognise that we cannot implement this program alone. We are actively seeking partner organisations in the fields of social welfare, corrections, psychology, community development, and behaviour change to co-design and co-deliver this initiative in the Highlands Region.

If your organisation has expertise or existing programs in perpetrator rehabilitation, behaviour change, or reintegration — or if you work within PNG's corrections or community welfare system — we want to hear from you.

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