Department of Justice (Tasmania)

Tasmanian Department of Justice Legal Graduate Program

Application dates describe recruitment. Program dates and recorded cycle are shown separately where the employer has published them.

Date audit, 29 October 2026. Jobs Tasmania confirms the vacancy is open and closes 8 November 2026 at 23:55 AEDT. Exact application opening was not found. Opening missing. October 2026 is estimated, not a published opening date

The Tasmanian Department of Justice runs a legal graduate program starting in February 2027. In phase one, to July 2027, graduates work two days a week and study the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course. In phase two, to February 2029, they work full time in the department. Pay starts at $77,850 and rises after Supreme Court admission. Applicants need a law degree completed within three years or by commencement. Applications are on Jobs Tasmania and close on 8 November 2026.

Program type

Graduate program

Location

TAS

Study stage

Final, Graduate

Audience

General

Eligibility

Law degree (AQF 7+) completed within the last three years or by commencement. Must be enrolled in the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course (no other PLT provider accepted). Conviction, prior disciplinary and identity checks.

Recorded cycle

2026/27

Applications open

October 2026 (estimated)

Applications close

8 November 2026

Duration and timing

Graduate program starts February 2027

Pay

Paid. Phase one $77,850 to $90,843 pro rata, Legal Practitioner Level 1 $79,356 to $97,794 after Supreme Court admission

Record checked 29 October 2026. Official source ↗

Application status checked 29 October 2026; next review by 5 November 2026.