Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW)

NSW ODPP Paralegal Program

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

Date audit, 29 October 2026. Employer expressly anticipates mid-2027 opening. June–July converts that broad statement into an estimated range; closing is estimated. Published “mid-2027” is broader than a single month. Do not encode 1 June as an exact opening

The NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions employs law students as paralegals before admission. Applicants must be studying law with Foundations and Criminal Law completed, have equivalent paralegal experience, or be doing College of Law training. Paralegals work full time or at least three days a week in one of 10 offices. Applicants should be prepared to work regionally. The next intake is expected to open in mid 2027, with positions advertised on the office's recruitment site.

Program type

Paralegal pathway

Location

NSW

Study stage

Penultimate, Final, Graduate

Audience

General

Eligibility

Pre-admission. Enrolled in a law degree or diploma with Foundations and Criminal Law completed (or 12 months equivalent paralegal experience), or undertaking the College of Law PLT program.

Applications open

June–July 2027 (estimated)

Applications close

July–August 2027 (estimated)

Duration and timing

Expected next NSW ODPP paralegal intake in mid-2027

Record checked 29 October 2026. Official source ↗

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