The role of a Law Graduate with the VGSO is wonderfully diverse, constantly challenging and extremely interesting. As a Law Graduate, you will gain exposure to various facets of the legal system, with three-month rotations through four of our seven legal Branches: Public Law & Planning, Regulation, Administrative and Disciplinary Law, Commercial, Property & Technology, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Victoria Police, Workplace Relations & Occupational Safety and Royal Commissions and Inquiries.
- VGSO Graduate Program
- 2021 Graduate Recruitment Dates
- What do our previous Graduates have to say?
- Who to contact
- VGSO Graduate Program brochure
VGSO Graduate Program
Why choose a Graduate position at the VGSO?
Our Graduate Program offers you a unique foundation for a rewarding career as a lawyer, whether in government or private practice. You will work on interesting, high-profile matters, with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility.
You will work with talented, highly-motivated and enthusiastic colleagues, who will help to mentor and guide you.
Highlights of the Graduate Program include:
Variety | Exposure to various facets of the legal system with rotations through four of the five VGSO Branches. |
Opportunities | You will work on interesting, high-profile matters, with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility, as you not only represent your client but the State. |
Work/life balance | The VGSO values the importance of encouraging a flexible working environment. We offer a range of options such as flexible working arrangements, part-time employment and generous leave provisions. |
Supportive environment | The VGSO operates in an open-door environment where knowledge is shared in a supportive and collegiate manner, you can also expect regular feedback to assist you in the development of your skills, confidence and ability. |
Continuing professional education | We encourage all of our legal practitioners to participate in learning and development activities that will further enhance their skills and expertise. The VGSO's Learning & Development Program is tailor-made for individual careers and allows for learning on the job through numerous hands on experiences such as:
Law Graduates also receive training through Leo Cussens to successfully complete the values, skills and some practice area components of the Supervised Workplace Traineeship. |
2021 Graduate Recruitment Dates
The VGSO will not be going out to market for our 2021 Graduate Program.
What do our previous Graduates have to say?
In 2016 the VGSO welcomes its largest cohort of law graduates into the Traineeship Program in Rachel Hui, Dallas Mazoori, Katharine Brown, Jack Maxwell, Louise McNeil, Brittany Myers, Louis Andrews, Tanita Northcott, Rachel Hui and Milli Allen. This group was admitted to the legal profession as Australian lawyers and officers of the Supreme Court of Victoria in May 2017, and are now all Solicitors at the VGSO.
Rachel Hui shares her experience as a 2016 Law Graduate:
Who to contact
For further details about the Graduate Program please contact:
VGSO People and Culture
tel + 61 3 9032 3053
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