VGSO Seasonal Clerkship Program

You will work closely with a mentor and have the opportunity to attend court and client meetings, develop your practical research skills, assist in drafting complex advice, and grow your professional legal skills through in-house workshops.

A current graduate will be assigned as your buddy to assist in navigating your 3 week Clerkship at the VGSO.

During your Clerkship you will be placed in one of our six legal branches:

• Commercial, Property & Technology
• Inquiries, Prosecutions & Administrative Law
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Police Advisory
• Public Law & Planning
• Workplace Relations & Occupational Safety

Being development focused, you will receive regular feedback to assist you in the expansion of your skills, confidence and capabilities.

At VGSO, we are committed to creating a thriving and diverse community of practitioners who reflect the diversity of the community that we serve. We welcome all applicants, including international students, that meet our key eligibility criteria and are excited at the prospect of undertaking your Clerkship at the VGSO.

Eligibility criteria:

• Due to complete your Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor in 2025, with sound academic results
• Be an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia, a New Zealand citizen or a non-citizen with a valid visa permitting you to work in Australia
• Able to commit to 3 weeks full-time employment in either February or July 2025

In addition to our key eligibility criteria, we're interested in learning about your values and meaningful experiences that has shaped you. Throughout our recruitment process, we'd love to see you share your story, including highlights or setbacks, where relevant. This can be demonstrated through your resume, response to our short answer questions and further optional demographic information requested in the application form.

1. Complete your application

Submit your current resume, academic transcript and respond to the short answer questions.

2. Attend our event

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an event helping you to get to know the VGSO, our fantastic people and supportive culture. Chat to us to gain insights on the Clerkship Program; be inspired by our talented legal practitioners and gather tips on how you can best prepare for your interview.

3. The interview

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an individual interview to help us understand your interests, aspirations, experiences and strengths for the Clerkship Program.