Mel Alexander is a specialist domestic and family violence lawyer at Legal Aid NSW. Her job is to provide victims with the advice they need through what is often a complex, anxious time. Here we learn from a woman at an advice session who wants to leave her partner and protect her children.

What we stand for

Domestic and family violence

The colourful life of a regional office. Working in the regional town where you also live, your children go to school, can present unique challenges. But the life is never dull.

Life in a regional office

Children and the law. Few jobs in Legal Aid NSW are as demanding as representing teenagers when they come into conflict with the law. But the rewards can be extraordinary.

Representing children

Welcome to Australia. Refugees are forced from their homes because the rule of law has broken down. Who better to show them their rights than a woman who had to flee Syria in fear for her life?

The Refugee Service

Working for an Aboriginal community. It takes special skills and a lifetime of connections to fight for justice in your community. One woman is the perfect candidate for the job.

Working in an Aboriginal community

Life on the front line. Duty criminal work is at the heart of Legal Aid NSW. It can be gruelling, stressful but rewarding work. And not made easier when you’re blind.

Duty crime solicitor

What is it like representing the legal needs of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people? Discover the challenges and rewards of a life devoted to social justice.

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What we stand for

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