Australian Government Graduate Program Legal Stream (Feb 2027)

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 will have access to multiple opportunities as a law graduate with over 20 agencies within the Australian Government participating in the Legal Stream.

The Australian Government Graduate Program Legal Stream consists of two sub-streams :

• Legal Policy
• Legal Practice

Both sub-streams provide fulfilling work, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen and grow your skill set. Your professional development will be supported so you can enhance your legal expertise.

Ready to launch your law career? Apply for the Australian Government Graduate Program’s Legal stream to access exciting and rewarding opportunities in legal policy and practice across the Australian Government.

About the role

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 the 2027 program, the Attorney-General's Department will undertake an Affirmative Measures – Indigenous recruitment process alongside the AGGP Legal Stream to better support First Nations candidates through the process. First Nations candidates are encouraged to apply through our recruitment process.

For more information on the Australian Government Graduate Program Legal Stream click "Apply now".

Most graduate roles are based in Canberra. Some roles may be available in other Australian cities and major regional centres. Relocation assistance may be available for successful eligible candidates.

Who can apply

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, youmay be required to be admitted as a Lawyer or willing to complete your Practical Legal Training during or after your graduate year.

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 :

How to apply

Click Apply on the job once applications open.

The selection process for this program typically includes :

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