The Department of Justice and Equality is seeking a fully qualified solicitor or barrister to work as a JobBridge intern in the courts policy division based in Dublin.

An advertisement posted on the jobsireland.ie website says the successful applicant should be a “qualified lawyer” with an honours degree in law and/or professional qualification as a solicitor or barrister and that an interest in research in the judiciary would be an advantage.

The advert says the intern “will gain practical experience in policy analysis in regard to court-related matters and will undertake preparatory research work, including assisting in the establishment of a pilot community court in Dublin”.

It says the intern will receive “formal/informal training” in policy development, including research, analysis, drafting and preparation of reports, briefing notes and press releases.

“On completion the intern will have attained skills in working within a small team and engaging with a range of stakeholders, which will promote the development of written and oral communication as well as project management skills.”

It says the successful applicant should have an honours degree in law and/or professional qualification as a solicitor or barrister.

The person would be required to work 37 hours a week over nine months and an allowance of €50 a week will be paid in addition to their social welfare payment.

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The internship required an ordinary-level Leaving Certificate and no science qualification.

The advert says the intern will “gain practical experience in the validation of DNA within a fast paced, multidisciplinary radiology department”.

A Mater spokesman said DNA does not refer to deoxyribonucleic acid but “does not attend” and is an administrative role.