Work experience placement program
Kickstart your career in criminal law
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions offers a four-week work experience placement program (WEPP) for law students with a strong interest in criminal law. We offer two, full-time, structured programs each year (Winter and Summer). We offer multiple positions across our metropolitan and regional chambers.
Program overview
Jump into real criminal cases from start to finish, working alongside experienced legal professionals who will guide you every step of the way. You’ll team up with crown prosecutors, legal staff, and other WEPP participants, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. Plus, you’ll observe criminal trials, court hearings and meetings with victims and witnesses, providing you with direct insight into the workings of the justice system.
This program gives you practical, hands-on legal experience and exposure to a wide range of criminal law matters to meet your own learning objectives and to meet the objectives established as part of the WEPP. You’ll build valuable professional skills while working in a fast-paced, team-focused setting that’s designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in law.
2025 program dates
Applications for our Winter program have now closed. Dates for our Summer program will soon be published. Be sure to check back here, or your relevant university work experience coordinator for the dates of our next intake.
Who should apply
- Law students ideally in their second year (or later) of law studies or completing Practical Legal Training (PLT)
- Law students with a genuine interest in a career in criminal law
- Team players who can work independently and under pressure
- Strong communicators with solid interpersonal skills
- Strong computer, administrative and organisational skills
- People who understand (or are eager to learn) how the criminal justice system works
Study leave and flexible working options available.
How to apply
Applications for our work experience placement program are coordinated directly with universities. For more information, please contact your relevant university work experience coordinator.
- Bond Law: cdc@bond.edu.au
- College of Law: Contact the College of Law Work Experience Coordinator Current Students & Customers (collaw.edu.au)
- Griffith University: lawcareers@griffith.edu.au
- James Cook University: legal.wil@jcu.edu.au
- QUT Law: buslaw.wil@qut.edu.au
- Southern Cross University: wil@scu.edu.au
- University of Queensland Law: careers@bel.uq.edu.au
- University of Southern Queensland: careers@usq.edu.au
- University of Sunshine Coast: careerdevelopment@usc.edu.au
This is your opportunity to grow, learn, and step confidently into the legal world. Be sure to check back here, or your relevant university work experience coordinator for the dates of our next intake.