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Department of Justice (Tasmania)
The Department of Justice is a Tasmanian Government department. Crown Law directs job seekers to the department's careers pages. The department runs a Legal Graduate Program of about 24 months. In phase one, graduates work two days a week while completing the Legal Practice Course. In phase two, graduates work full time in the department. Graduates move to Legal Practitioner Level 1 after admission to the Supreme Court. Applicants need a law degree completed within the previous three years or by commencement. They must be enrolled in the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course. Applications for the 2027 intake close on 8 November 2026.
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Last verified 28 October 2026 · Listing updated 28 October 2026
Department of Justice (Tasmania) at a glance
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- Type of body
- Government department or statutory body
Who it's for
Tasmanian law graduates enrolled in the Legal Practice Course can apply to the department's Legal Graduate Program before the November closing date.
Programs
Graduate program
Tasmanian Department of Justice Legal Graduate Program
Graduate program · TAS
- Applications open:
- October 2026 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- 8 November 2026
The Tasmanian Department of Justice runs a legal graduate program starting in February 2027. In phase one, to July 2027,…
More about this program
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.
- 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.
- Runs
- 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
- Recorded cycle
- 2026/27
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
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