VGSO Seasonal Clerkship

Gain real-world experience while you study.

Kickstart your legal career with a 3-week Seasonal Clerkship at the VGSO - offered in summer or winter to fit around your studies.

  • Work alongside our talented and motivated legal practitioners.
  • Gain practical experience on high profile matters impacting the Victorian Public Sector.
  • Explore VGSO's collegiate culture.
  • Learn about the professional responsibilities of a government lawyer.
  • Develop your understanding of legal practice in government.

Applications open at 9am on Monday 7 July 2025

Overview, process and tips

Key dates

  • Applications open

    9am, Monday 7 July 2025

  • Applications close

    11.59pm, Sunday 10 August 2025

  • Event - Getting to know the VGSO

    Early September 2025

  • Interviews

    8 to 25 September 2025

  • Offers made

    10am, Thursday 16 October 2025

  • Seasonal Clerkship

    Summer, 30 January to 20 February 2026

    Winter, 3 to 24 July 2026

More information

For more information on the LIV Guidelines, along with tips on how to manage the clerkship process, please visit the LIV website. All dates in relation to the recruitment of market offers for our Seasonal Clerkship are subject to the LIV guidelines.

If you are interested in other career pathways to join the VGSO, please visit the Careers.Vic website as we regularly advertise legal support roles across many of our legal branches.

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