Legal analysis examines regulatory ambiguities in virtual international work-integrated learning for university students, highlighting the need for protective institutional frameworks.
Key Points
To examine the nature of virtual international work-integrated learning (WIL) and identify associated legal risks and regulatory gaps.
Conducted a legal and policy analysis of remote overseas internships and collaborative project models offered across Australian higher education.
Identified that while virtual international WIL enhances student employability and cross-cultural competence, it generates substantial cross-border legal ambiguities.
Highlighted critical regulatory risks spanning institutional liability, jurisdictional conflicts, and student protections that require structured placement frameworks.