Victorian Government Solicitor's Office Clerkship Application

Victoria's legal adviser, serving the rule of law through excellence and innovation

Rankings & Recognition

  • Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Construction and Infrastructure, Planning and Environment, Public Sector Governance — Firm Website

Clerkship Programme

  • 3-week Seasonal Clerkship. 2026/27 cycle: opens 6 Jul 2026 (9am), closes 9 Aug 2026 (11:59pm), offers 15 Oct 2026. Summer rotation: 29 Jan-19 Feb 2027
  • Winter: 2-23 Jul 2027. Eligibility: completing LLB/JD in 2027
  • AU/NZ citizen or PR
  • sound academics. 6 branch placements. 12-month Graduate Program available (4-branch rotations). Contact: careers@vgso.vic.gov.au. Applications now closed (9 Aug 2026). [Sep 2: site blocked/timeout, populated data stands.]
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Awards & Recognition

ACLA awards shortlisted (year/category unconfirmed — news page 404). Individual recognition: Principal Solicitor Sophie Lefebvre (2023). Warren Moot Grand Final participation. Government body — not eligible for private sector legal firm awards. No major 2024-2026 industry awards identified. [Sep 2: site blocked/timeout, populated data stands.]

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Pro Bono & Community

  • Formal pro bono program since 2013 (endorsed by Victorian Government Solicitor and Attorney-General). IMCL (Inner Melbourne Community Legal): partnership since 2006/formalised 2016
  • annual solicitor secondment 12 months
  • family violence, family law, criminal, fines, tenancy, victims of crime
  • Health Justice partnerships with Royal Women's, Royal Melbourne, Peter Mac hospitals. BMCLC (Brimbank Melton CLC): since 2014
  • graduate rotating roster Wednesdays 6-week blocks
  • St Albans. Pro Bono Manager: Stephanie D'Rozario. [Sep 2: site blocked/timeout, populated data stands.]
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Culture & Values

  • Our Compass pillars: Proud of what we do, Value every voice, Learn/grow/thrive, Always evolving, Act with care. Victorian Public Sector values. Government's trusted legal adviser
  • service-driven excellence. High-profile meaningful work. Hybrid 50% WFH. VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024. [Sep 2: site blocked/timeout, populated data stands.]
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Victorian Government Solicitor's Office website

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