Crown Solicitor's Office (South Australia)

The Crown Solicitor's Office in South Australia runs a paid summer clerkship for up to four law students each year. It is for students in their final years with high academic results, relevant legal work experience and references. The clerkship runs for eight weeks from late November to mid January, with unpaid leave over Christmas. It finishes before the Law Society's first practical legal training program. Application dates have not been published, and applications were closed as at 15 October 2026.

Eligibility

Law students in their final years. High academic achievement, interpersonal skills, relevant legal work experience and references.

Runs

Projected summer 2027/28 clerkship

Pay

Paid. Paid for the full eight weeks (rate not published)

Checked 29 October 2026 · Source

The Crown Solicitor's Office in South Australia offers 12 month clerkship positions across its four practice areas. Clerks do legal research, drafting and trial assistance under the supervision of an office solicitor. The office has not published eligibility criteria, pay or application dates. It is not confirmed whether the role functions as a role before admission or a paralegal route to a graduate role. Students should check the office's careers page for advertised positions.

Eligibility

Not published.

Runs

Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity

Checked 29 October 2026 · Source

The Crown Solicitor's Office in South Australia recruits graduate solicitors through a pool rather than a cohort program. Successful applicants are contacted as vacancies arise. Applications stay valid for 12 months. The pool is currently closed, and reopening dates have not been published. A paralegal pool runs on the same basis. The office also runs a summer clerkship, a First Nations cadetship and practical legal training placements.

Eligibility

Graduate solicitors.

Runs

Possible 2027 graduate solicitor pool reopening; appointments as vacancies arise

Checked 29 October 2026 · Source

The Crown Solicitor's Office in South Australia runs a First Nations Cadetship. It is for First Nations Australians and is run through AFL SportsReady, which publishes the full criteria. Cadets receive a study allowance of up to $12,000 a year. They also receive a book and equipment allowance of up to $1,000 a year. Application dates have not been published. Enquiries go to the office's reception email address.

Eligibility

First Nations Australians. Full criteria on AFL SportsReady.

Runs

Potential 2027 First Nations cadet recruitment; intake / round unannounced

Pay

Stipend. Study allowance up to $12,000 per year and book and equipment allowance up to $1,000 per year (GST exclusive)

Checked 29 October 2026 · Source