Large firms accused of using law grads as slave labour in Australia

The Australian Law Students Association (ALSA) says that unpaid internships in large law firms have amounted to 'slave labour', highlighting one firm that planned to charge A$22,000 to graduates for a two-year work arrangement.
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The comments have been made in a submission to the Productivity Commission. The submission says: 'ALSA's view is that business models that prey on the vulnerabilities and desperations of law students are unethical and exploitative of the current oversupply of graduates.' 

Wealthier students

A number of students have agreed to work on such terms, according to ALSA. It says this is creating problems in the profession, because it means that the wealthiest students are the ones best equipped financially to enter the sector. Source: Sydney Morning Herald

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