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What is AGS?
From the CEO
Working at AGS can set you up for a dynamic career
in Australian law. We are unique among legal service
providers in Australia because we are a government
agency set up to provide legal services to the Australian
Government and its various departments, entities and
agencies. With over 100 years of experience and corporate
memory, we believe we have the resources and the
expertise to perform this role in a way that no one
else can.
We work in government and public law and specialise in
constitutional and legislative interpretation across all the
portfolios of the Australian Government. We also have
an unmatched High Court practice and provide extensive
commercial law services to government.
Should you start your career with our graduate program,
you will have the opportunity to be involved in matters of
national significance and to work with many of Australia’s
best government lawyers including our 3 in-house Queens
Counsel.
You will be supported by our excellent graduate
development program, which is devoted to laying a strong
foundation for your legal career. The program includes
training and workshops to develop your leadership, legal
and business skills – capabilities to help you become more
effective and successful throughout your career.
During your graduate year, you will be exposed to 1 or
more of the 3 AGS practice areas: the Office of General
Counsel, Dispute Resolution and Commercial. Your skill
base as a lawyer will be further broadened with an
opportunity to participate in the AGS pro bono program
and to be outposted to one of our clients to gain in-house
government experience.
We offer a supportive environment, with a personal
supervisor and a buddy on each rotation to ensure you
get the coaching and mentoring you need to succeed
and a dedicated Lawyer Development Adviser who
offers broader mentoring support on your training
and development. We want to see you become the best
lawyer you possibly can be and, as part of the AGS team
supporting our government clients, dedicated to pursuing
the national interest.
I invite you to apply to join our National Graduate
Program.
Ian Govey
Chief Executive Officer
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The Australian Government Solicitor
(AGS) is by far the greatest single
provider of legal and related services
to Australian Government agencies.
We are one of Australia’s largest
national law practices, with an office
in every capital city.
AGS is a statutory authority and a
government business enterprise
operating on a fully commercial and
competitive basis. We successfully
compete for much of our work
against Australia’s top-tier law
firms. We also undertake tied work
(non-contestable) in the areas of
constitutional, national security and
public international law, as well as in
relation to Cabinet matters.
As the leading lawyers to government
and wholly dedicated to government,
we assist the Attorney-General as
First Law Officer to ensure that the
Australian Government has access
to high-quality legal and related
services that will advance the
national interest.
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We have more than 300 lawyers
across Australia. We act primarily for
Australian Government agencies and
for entities in which the government
has an interest, domestically and
internationally.
AGS conducts the Australian
Government’s constitutional
litigation. Constitutional litigation
involves essential and core aspects of
Australia’s system of government,
which can have enduring and
whole-of government implications
extending beyond the interests
of any particular portfolio.
These considerations require
an exceptionally high and
specialised level of legal
expertise and central
coordination.
Why choose AGS?
Areas of law
Starting your legal career with
AGS means working with some of
Australia’s foremost legal minds on
matters of national significance.
AGS’s lawyers are involved in
approximately 40 specialised areas
of law directly related to the work of
government. We have an unmatched
practice in the High Court, as well as
representing our clients in the Federal
Court and other jurisdictions.
— FOI and privacy
AGS advises government agencies
on the full range of corporate and
commercial legal matters. We work on
more than 3,000 commercial matters
each year ranging from high-volume
conveyancing, leasing and securities
matters to complex agreements
supporting major government
initiatives. Our work spans support
to government in defence (such as
the procurement of aircraft and
ships), immigration and border
protection (such as construction
contracts for Manus Island and
Nauru), to initiatives associated with
major economic, regulatory and
social reforms (such as the National
Disability Insurance Scheme). For
a more detailed explanation of the
range of matters our lawyers are
engaged in, including high-profile
matters, please see our 2012–13
annual report on our website.
— Public administration and
governance
We offer our graduates and lawyers
exciting career opportunities by
providing:
— Property
overnment and
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administrative law
Dispute resolution
and litigation
— Crown liability
— Administrative law
— Employment law
— A
lternative dispute
resolution
— Judicial review and merits
review
— Legislative development
— Military discipline
— Ombudsman inquiries
— Royal commission, inquiries
— Statutory interpretation
— Tied work
— Tort law
Corporate and
commercial law
— C
ommercial disputes,
insurance law, debt
litigation
— Compensation
— Competition law
— E
mployment and
industrial relations law
— Information law
— In-house counsel service
— Migration
— National tax practice
— T
orts and defamation
law
— Construction
Other legal services
— C
ivil enforcement
practice
— Consumer and competition
— Criminal law
— Contract
— Family law
— Corporations
— L egal risk management
and audit
— Banking and finance
AGS
— Environmental law
— Information technology
— Insurance
— Intellectual property
— Media and communications
— Probity
— Legislative drafting
— Maritime law
— Native title
— O
utposted lawyer
service
— Taxation
— v
aried and stimulating work
with the opportunity to work on
high-profile matters
— t he opportunity to work closely
with clients from the very start
of your career
— o
utposts to a range of practice
areas and locations
— a
ccess to some of the foremost
legal minds in the country
— s upportive colleagues and
excellent working conditions
— a
development program tailored
to hone your legal practice and
business skills
— w
ork–life balance and life style.
For more information on how to apply
for a graduate or clerk placement,
see page 8.
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t Melissa Hanks
Why I chose AGS
Learning and development
When I finished university, I knew I wasn’t interested in
entering the corporate law world but I didn’t know what other
options were out there. While working for a year as a Judge’s
Associate, I spoke to a lot of people about different options
and AGS stood out because of its government focus, strong
workplace culture and the variety of interesting matters that
it was involved in. After doing a bit of research into AGS’s
graduate program, it seemed like the obvious choice for me
and I have been very happy with the decision.
I have found that the learning and development opportunities
during the graduate year are valuable and have assisted me
in developing a greater understanding of the particular needs
of government clients and of the diverse areas of law that we
advise on. Although AGS has a less structured development
program than some government departments, there are plenty
of opportunities for those who are willing to take them up,
including regular lunchtime seminars and a core legal skills
program which is aimed specifically at junior lawyers. For
me, the best part about learning and development is that, for
graduates, there is not a strong focus on meeting billable hours
which means that we are able to take-up opportunities as they
present themselves without the time demands that face junior
lawyers who are not in the grad program. This means that, if
an invitation to a client meeting or a training session comes up,
we are able to go along without feeling the pressure of meeting
targets.
Best thing about AGS
AGS offers a unique workplace culture that draws from both
the private and public spheres. I really enjoy the flexibility
and respect that is afforded to junior lawyers – but without
the unreasonable demands that are sometimes seen as the
hallmark of corporate law. The work given to graduates is
interesting and diverse, and the people who work in all areas
of the business are extremely friendly, supportive and eager to
share their amazing knowledge.
Best thing about AGS’s grad program
I was particularly surprised by how much I enjoyed my
commercial rotation, as I had not been exposed to much
commercial work previously and did not have a good
knowledge of the particularities of government commercial
practice. In this sense, I found the rotation experience
extremely valuable because it challenged the preconceived
notions I had about which areas of work I would enjoy.
On a social level, the grad program is great because it attracts
graduates from all over Australia. Of the 12 graduates in our
cohort, only 1 of us is originally from Canberra, and it has been
great getting to know people from all around the country,
particularly for those of us who moved to Canberra for the
grad program. The fact that we have a smaller grad group than
a lot of other government or corporate graduate programs also
means that we have had the chance to get to know each other
particularly well and, over the course of the year, we have built
a solid social network and forged strong friendships.
Highlight of my grad year
The highlight of my grad year was definitely my commercial
rotation. The team made me feel welcome immediately and
I liked the team’s strong focus on making sure that graduates
get the most out of the rotation. I particularly enjoyed the
variety of work available and the level of responsibility that is
given to junior lawyers within the team. Commercial work for
government clients has a number of peculiarities which make
it a fascinating area to work in, and I was very surprised by the
number of significant projects that the AGS commercial team
is involved in. During my rotation I had the chance to work on
many interesting projects with national significance, regularly
attend client meetings, take part in the annual AGS Commercial
conference, and attend a number of training sessions where I
developed my commercial legal skills.
OUR GRADUATES
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Why I chose AGS
Going through university, I fell subject to the prevailing belief
that exists among law students that, if I wanted to practice law,
the only way to do so was to work for a large, corporate firm. As
someone with a strong preference for public law, and also to be
acting ‘for the good guys’, by the end of my degree I had come
to feel quite uncomfortable about the prospects of going into
practice. Thankfully, someone suggested AGS – it has all the
support and services of a larger firm, an incredibly diverse array
of work, and there’s no feeling of having ‘sold one’s soul’.
t Sarah Spottiswood
Best thing about AGS
The best thing about AGS is that, when I get up in the morning,
I look forward to going to work. And, once I get to work, it is
clear that everyone else around me is in the same boat. The same
cannot be said for my friends who are graduates at corporate
firms. While I couldn’t identify any single thing about AGS that
makes it such a pleasant place to work, I am sure the quality and
diversity of AGS’s work, the enthusiasm and camaraderie of AGS’s
employees, the fact that you are working in the public interest,
and AGS’s commitment to pro bono work are all significant
factors.
Best thing about AGS’s grad program
The variety and quality of work you are given as a graduate at
AGS is exceptional. From day 1, you are given the opportunity
to make meaningful contributions across the whole gamut of
AGS’s work. In 1 particularly good week, for instance, I went from
doing work on an incredibly large negligence claim brought by
the Commonwealth, to preparing materials for a Special Leave
application in the High Court, to drafting submissions that
were used in the Supreme Court. AGS doesn’t expect graduates
to produce work that is absolutely flawless (the process for
having work settled is an invaluable learning opportunity), but
AGS nonetheless trusts that graduates can make a meaningful
contribution to matters and gives them a chance to do so.
Learning and development
AGS has a fantastic training team, with a particularly strong
structure to support junior lawyers (as law graduates,
newly admitted solicitors, and right up to lawyers with up
to 5 years, post-admission experience). There is a specialist
graduate development adviser to help with the particularly
big adjustments that come with moving into the legal
profession. There is also a constant stream of highly interesting
seminars being presented to keep you up-to-date on the latest
developments across the Commonwealth legal environment.
However, the biggest source of learning and development at
AGS is the more senior lawyers. Every lawyer I have worked with
since starting at AGS has been more than willing to spend time
developing my skills as a lawyer. Lawyers are very happy to sit
down and talk an issue through with you, and are only too happy
to share the lessons, tips and tricks they have learned. Everyone
at AGS considers graduates a valuable resource and is excited to
contribute to your development.
Highlight of my grad year
The outpost offered as part of the graduate program is absolutely
incredible. I was fortunate enough to be seconded to the litigation
branch of 1 of AGS’s largest clients. While outposted, you really
get the chance to appreciate the esteem in which AGS is regarded
by its clients. You also really get to see just how much you learn as
an AGS graduate. Such is the clients’ trust in AGS (and the quality
of the training AGS gives its graduates) that, while outposted,
I was given substantially more responsibility than the client’s
own graduates. The absolute highlight was getting to run my
own contested hearing in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal,
and now having a reported judgment from the Tribunal with my
name on it.
Why I chose AGS
I chose AGS because of my keen interest in government and
public law. AGS lawyers work on some of the most important
and interesting legal matters in Australia. I wanted to develop
excellent technical legal skills in an environment where I could
also work in the public interest.
The AGS graduate program also really stood out for me because it
offered a variety of work across different areas of practice, a pro
bono placement for 1 day a week for 3 months and a 3-month
secondment opportunity, all in 1 year!
Best thing about AGS
The work that I have been exposed to at AGS has been incredible:
from working on constitutional and employment law advices,
to drafting FOI and privacy submissions, to working on leases
and contracts for major Commonwealth agencies. It is also
great to work with some of the best legal minds in the field of
government law and with exceptional HR, client services and
support staff. It really is a great place to work.
Best thing about AGS’s grad program
As a graduate based in the Canberra office, I’ve been able to rotate
through all 3 practice groups in AGS. These rotations allowed me
to gain a holistic understanding of AGS’s business and develop a
broad skill set. It has been fascinating for me to see the myriad
of legal work that the Commonwealth requires. Rather than
working in 1 government department and seeing 1 area in
detail, AGS’s work spans across all government agencies, so AGS
lawyers get to see the Commonwealth’s policies from a whole-ofgovernment perspective.
Learning and development
AGS graduates and lawyers at all levels have the opportunity to
access a range of learning and development opportunities. There
is a regular core legal skills training program for junior lawyers
and weekly lunchtime seminars about different areas of law for
all lawyers. AGS holds regular Government Law Group seminars
for our government clients and graduates are encouraged to
attend these as well.
My supervisors have proactively sought-out opportunities to
develop my skills on the job. I’ve been encouraged to attend
client meetings, negotiations, court hearings and conferences.
For example, I was able to attend the Australian Institute of
Administrative Law conference and learn about novel issues in
administrative law from leading experts in the field.
Highlight of my grad year
I have had a number of highlights during my grad year. I have
particularly enjoyed my pro bono work at Street Law, a homeless
persons’ legal clinic in Canberra. Another highlight has been
completing the grad program with a cohort of grads who are also
great friends.
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Ella Howard u
Why I chose AGS
I chose the AGS Graduate Program because it offered the unique
opportunity to do legal work for government while operating in
an environment with the efficiency and calibre associated with
a top-tier commercial law firm. The opportunity to develop legal
skills and work with a range of well-respected lawyers while
furthering my interest in public law seemed like a great fit.
Best thing about AGS
t Liam Meagher
Why I chose AGS
What primarily drew me to AGS was the unique opportunity to
work exclusively on government matters within a commercial
context. I had a strong interest in the law as it applied to
government, and in governance more broadly. AGS provided an
opportunity to work in this area, within a culture focused on
gaining and satisfying clients who are able to go elsewhere.
Added to this, I knew that at AGS I would have the opportunity
to work across a wider range of areas than at private firms.
Best thing about AGS
AGS provides the ability to work alongside excellent lawyers, keen
to advance your legal skills. The nature of AGS’s work attracts
high-quality lawyers passionate about the law as it relates to
government. I found these lawyers keen to give junior staff the
opportunity to develop new skills and provide feedback on it.
Through this process, you’ll find your legal skills develop at pace.
One of the best things about AGS is the range of work that is
done here. While I came to AGS predominantly thinking of the
constitutional and administrative law aspects of government
legal work, I have been pleasantly surprised as I have gotten to
know other areas of the AGS practice. AGS Commercial does a
wide range of transactional work, made more interesting by
considerations of appropriate expenditure of public funds and
government policies surrounding this. Similarly, AGS Dispute
Resolution has a number of teams undertaking a range of work,
including law enforcement, employment and compensation.
I have enjoyed gaining a better understanding of the range of
work AGS undertakes and depth of skill and knowledge that
resides within each area.
Best thing about AGS’s grad program
The graduate program is a great opportunity to get a sense of the
range of AGS work and experience the nature of that work and
the working style of the groups. It is a great way to get to know
what area you might like to work in at the end of the program.
Additional features of the program, such as the outpost and the
pro bono placement, are a valuable way to get a sense of how
our clients operate and how AGS gives back to the community.
Learning and development
As a Canberra-based graduate, the ability to work in all 3 groups
in AGS means you come out of the graduate program having
experience in a remarkable variety of legal areas. This year I’ve
worked on property transactions, High Court cases, procurements
and grants, intellectual property, employment disputes,
immigration advice, administrative appeals, environmental law
and many other areas. Moving across these areas gives you a good
idea of areas you really enjoy and opportunities for the future.
I have really enjoyed the learning and development aspects
of the graduate program. The graduate year includes a formal
induction program and a National Practice Orientation, which
provides a useful opportunity to understand the work of AGS
broadly and get to know other people who are also new. There
are also ongoing training sessions throughout the year, both
specific to junior lawyers and targeted more generally, which
range in content from areas of specific law to updates about AGS
work to training on legal skills. Of course, the most invaluable
learning and development this year has had happened ‘on the
job’ through opportunities to observe and practice, enabled by
the quality supervision given to graduates.
Learning and development
Highlight of my grad year
AGS sees the graduate program as an opportunity for you to learn
new skills. Rarely would a couple weeks go by without a training
session of some type. These training sessions are of high quality
and focus on developing your knowledge of particular areas of
law and legal skills more generally.
The highlight of my graduate year has overwhelmingly been
the people that I have had the opportunity to work with. I feel
lucky to have had such a great graduate cohort with whom to
have begun a career in legal practice, as well as the support of
other lawyers in the Lawyer Development Program. Additionally,
I have been encouraged and inspired by many junior and
senior lawyers throughout AGS who, despite their own busy
practices, have made the time to involve me in a range of
matters, particularly when I have expressed an interest in a
particular area, or provided the chance for me to pursue further
professional development opportunities.
Best thing about AGS’s grad program
One of the highlights of the year for me was attending training
on legal writing skills by Judge Sutton, a judge on the US Court of
Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Highlight of my grad year
Watching some of the best lawyers in Australia deliver
presentations and arguments in court was part of the graduate
program. I was able to witness numerous High Court cases, and
see some of the best in their trade make arguments on highly
complex matters. Additionally, I went to presentations organised
by AGS where the legal reasoning and public speaking skills of
some of Australia’s top lawyers, including those from AGS, were
on display.
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Natascha Sommer
Moving to Canberra
Coming from a beach lifestyle in Perth, I never imagined I would
enjoy living in Canberra as much as I am. Granted, there were
times during the 5-day drive across the Nullarbor when I was
doubting Canberra as my destination of choice, but 8 months
down the track I can confidently say that, right now, I am exactly
where I want to be.
t Cathryn Moore
Why I chose AGS
I encountered AGS lawyers in action in a previous role. I noticed
that the matters that AGS was involved in were consistently
interesting. I found AGS lawyers to be highly professional in
handling the complex issues often involved in representing the
Commonwealth, including upholding model litigant obligations
in the interests of justice. I knew, based on this exposure, that AGS
was somewhere I could be both challenged and proud to work.
Best thing about AGS
The wealth of experience amongst AGS lawyers is second to none,
but that’s not the best thing about AGS. The best thing is the
willingness of AGS lawyers at all levels to share that experience
with each other. During my year as a graduate I have felt
comfortable to pick up the phone and ask questions of some of
the most senior lawyers at AGS – some of the best legal minds in
the country – and ask for their input. That kind of culture around
knowledge sharing doesn’t only lead to good client outcomes, it
also creates great development opportunities.
Best thing about AGS’s grad program
The AGS graduate program provides a unique platform to observe
the different areas of government law in practice. Throughout
my experience of the graduate program, I have been given
meaningful tasks and exposed to varied matters. Obviously, this
chance to sample the types of work different areas are involved
with provides a solid basis for deciding which areas I want to
practice in. It has also meant I can develop a broader skill set and
encounter more great lawyers and their practice styles.
Learning and development
Many young people move to Canberra each year for graduate
programs from all over Australia, which makes it a great place
for going out and meeting new people. I particularly love
the working lifestyle here because my commuting time has
shrunken from 2 hours driving per day in Perth to about
25 minutes per day of cycling. This means it is much easier
to fit in commitments before and after hours and spend time
with friends.
There are some great weekend activities too, particularly if you
like the outdoors. Admittedly, I have spent more weekends out of
Canberra at the coast than in Canberra, but that is another perk
– it’s really easy to escape if you need a break! The coast is only a
few hours away, as is the snow in winter, and Sydney if you are
missing the big city life.
National graduate orientation program
I spent my first week at AGS participating in the national
graduate orientation program with the graduates from
Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. I was nervous going
in for the first day because I didn’t know anyone but, even after
just 1 day, I felt very comfortable at AGS. It was great to meet the
other graduates and spend so much time with them in the first
week.
The orientation program set us up for our daily lives at AGS and
taught us the nuts and bolts of being a lawyer working with
government clients.
AGS graduate culture
Being a grad at AGS has been great. It is really nice to be part
of a group of others sharing the same new experiences. All
the Canberra-based rotating grads this year moved here from
other States and Territories, so we spent the first few weeks
sharing stories about securing accommodation, adjusting to
new flatmates and finding the best (and worst) cafes and bars in
town. As time went on, we bonded over various other challenges
like completing the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, the
Canberra winter and, most recently, preparing our court
admission documents.
Being a junior lawyer at AGS means having access to the Lawyer
Development Program even after the graduate year is complete.
Regardless of their area of practice, AGS ensures all junior lawyers
are trained in a core set of general legal skills and issues unique
to government legal practice. I think the Lawyer Development
Program also stands apart because lawyers are encouraged to use
it for cross-practice peer support and giving meaningful feedback
about their learning and development needs.
AGS workplace culture
A further mark of AGS’s commitment to graduate development is
that it removes the pressure of billable hours and budgets during
the graduate year so that the focus is truly on skill development
and quality learning opportunities.
I would be lying if I said that I never had hard or stressful days at
work, but these have always been associated with high-profile
or interesting work. Some of my longest but most interesting
days at AGS were spent working on matters like the mining
tax challenge in the High Court, the tobacco plain packaging
arbitration and preparing vaccine supply contracts for the
Government’s immunisation program.
Highlight of my grad year
This is a difficult question to answer! One of the most valuable
experiences of my graduate year was an outpost to Australia Post.
My outpost offered a unique snapshot of the inner workings of 1
of the country’s oldest and most integral organisations. I think the
outpost rotation enriches the AGS graduate experience and gives
junior lawyers vital exposure to the importance of providing
quality, commercial legal services to government entities.
AGS is a really unique legal environment to work in. We have
billable targets and deal with complex matters, but AGS
fosters a positive culture where having a life outside of work
is completely achievable. The workplace is filled with lawyers
who are passionate about the areas of law they practice in, and
people are very approachable and supportive of graduates and
junior lawyers.
On the whole, I have managed to balance work with a healthy
level of fun after hours, and I hope to keep this up throughout
my career at AGS.
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Why choose AGS?
The National Graduate Program is a 12-month training
and development program which, upon successful
completion, is expected to culminate with a placement as
a practising lawyer within AGS. The program typically has
the following components:
– orientation program commencement
– exposure to 1 or more of the 3 internal AGS practice
areas of Dispute Resolution, Commercial and Office
of General Counsel
– an outpost to a government department or agency
– an opportunity to pursue a pro bono placement
– sponsorship towards an external program of
practical legal training (PLT) necessary to complete
the requirements for admission to legal practice
– prescribed in-house training on topics of substantive
law and client service together with other AGS
seminars and forums
Clerkship or graduate position
with AGS
AGS employs a number of clerks and graduates. We keep
our programs small for 2 main reasons: we take highcalibre candidates who can be allocated immediately
to teams dealing with complex matters; and we want
to ensure our students and graduates have access to
supervision and mentoring by some of Australia’s best
government lawyers.
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– peer support and mentoring, including a structured
supervisor and buddy system together with wider
mentoring support of our Lawyer Development Adviser.
Diverse opportunities
AGS has a substantial outpost practice – where AGS
lawyers at all levels work exclusively with a particular
client either in-house or from AGS in the short, medium
or long-term and usually on a fixed daily rate.
The exposure AGS gets from having so many of our best
people placed at the coalface with our clients is invaluable.
Outposted lawyers play a vital role in developing better
client relationships and generating work from clients.
Our outposted lawyers have worked on some of the most
challenging matters for the Commonwealth Government.
They have worked in-house with clients on major
commercial and litigation matters and in the development
of legislative proposals and on all recent major reforms,
including the:
– Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, Carbon Tax
and the new legislative regime for carbon capture
and storage
– reforms to water use and management
in Australia and the development and
implementation of the Commonwealth
Water Act 2007
– National Energy Market Reform and the
creation of the Australian Energy Market
Operator
– massive response to the global financial
crisis.
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How to apply
If you are interested in applying for a graduate
placement or clerkship, you need to apply online
by visiting our ‘Current vacancies’ page on our
website www.ags.gov.au.
Applications for the 2015 AGS National Graduate
Program open on Tuesday 4 March 2014 and close
on Friday 18 April 2014.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
students to apply for the clerkships and graduate
placements.
Tips for completing the application form
The application form asks that you provide 3 reasons
why you are applying for employment with AGS and to
state the areas of law in which you have the strongest
interest. It also asks about your 3 key qualities which,
with further training and development, would enable
you to perform as an exceptional lawyer at AGS.
Please note that these form a substantive part of our
assessment of your application.
We are looking for brief but succinct answers that
show an understanding of our work. We encourage
you to use our website to become familiar with the
areas of law in which we practise and to read some of
our publications and research papers for the practice
areas in which you are particularly interested.