The Australian Government Graduate Program Legal Stream, led by the Attorney-General’s Department, is the gateway to an exciting and rewarding career in law within the Australian Government. With one application, you’ll be considered for a variety of law‑graduate roles across 20 Australian Government agencies. The key duties of the position include: As a graduate in the AGGP Legal Stream, your work will differ based on the sub-stream and agency you are placed in. You may be asked to provide input into legal policy or assist with the administration of legal policy. You could also be involved in the provision of legal advice as part of an in-house legal team within Commonwealth Government agencies. You are in charge of your career and will have the opportunity to advise if you would like to be considered for Legal Policy, Legal Practice or both sub-streams, as well as preference which participating agencies you would like to work for. The AGGP Legal Stream will provide you with fulfilling work, challenges and opportunities to strengthen and grow your skillset in a fast-paced, supportive and flexible environment, all while making a difference to the lives of all Australians. For more information on the Australian Government Graduate Program Legal Stream click here! Eligibility Applicants to the Legal stream must have completed a minimum of a Bachelor of Laws or a Juris Doctor. If applying for the Legal Practice Stream, you must be admitted as a Lawyer or willing to complete your Practical Legal Training during your graduate year to be admitted as a Lawyer. To be eligible for the Legal Stream you must submit a completed application prior to the closing date and provide evidence or confirmation of the following: you are an Australian citizen at the time of application have completed, or be completing, a Bachelor of Laws or a Juris Doctor between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2026 be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance once accepted onto the program when required. Further information on security clearances is available from Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) be willing to undergo any police, character, health or other checks required. Notes Successful applicants will be placed in a merit pool that will be considered by the APS and Commonwealth entities. Please note that agencies and departments will offer different employment conditions and graduate program features. Getting to know the Attorney-General's Department The Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework, and to facilitate jobs growth through policies that promote fair, productive, flexible and safe workplaces. Through the Australian Government Solicitor, we also provide legal services to the Commonwealth, including legal advice and representation. Our department is the central policy and coordinating element of the Attorney-General's portfolio. Our department is structured into four groups: Australian Government Solicitor Justice and Communities Integrity and Security Enabling Services The department operates in a diverse and complex environment to address challenging issues. We have a highly-skilled and engaged workforce involved in policy development and implementation and program administration. The department also has a large number of practicing lawyers, mainly within the Australian Government Solicitor Group within the department.
