The NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is an independent agency, responsible for prosecuting serious criminal offenses against the laws of the state in NSW courts. We act independently, impartially and on behalf of the people of NSW.

Our work is complex, interesting and varied. No two days are the same. You’ll gain valuable experience, receive formal mentoring and feedback and ongoing professional development. Above all, you will do challenging work that makes a difference.

The Legal Development Program (LDP) is a 12-month program for recent law graduates to gain experience working within different jurisdictions of NSW. You will work across stages of the prosecution process and work closely with Crown Prosecutors and Solicitors.  

You will have the opportunity to work for 12 months at one of the 10 ODPP offices around New South Wales and learn about criminal prosecution. You’ll experience things like litigation and developing policy, and enhance your skills and knowledge of criminal law, practice and procedure and legal research. As part of the program, you will study for a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice so you can be admitted as a solicitor in NSW.

Eligibility 

• you must have completed coursework for the College of Law’s Practical Legal Training Program (or equivalent) or will have completed it prior to commencement of the program 
• you can have completed, be currently undertaking or have not started the work experience component of the College of Law’s Practical Legal Training Program (or equivalent) 
• For those who have completed work experience must have done so within the timeframe stated in the recruitment advertisement (this can vary so please check details) 
• You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or hold full-time working rights in Australia until at least 31 August 2023 

• Submit your application online. You will be required to address the selection criteria questions that are outlined in the job advertisement.  
• Application review  
• Assessments and interview  
• Reference checks  
• Offers  
• Pre-employment checks 

• Flexible hours  
• In-house and external training  
• Mentoring  
• Management and leadership programs  
• Access to mental health first aiders  
• Employee assistance program  
• Flu vaccinations 
• Health assessments 
• Fitness programs

The ODPP supports a diverse and inclusive workplace and provides opportunities for all staff.