Seasonal Clerkships and Legal Graduate Traineeships

Legal practice at the TAC

The TAC has an in-house legal services model and we employ over 40 lawyers. Lawyers at the TAC have exposure to broad and dynamic practice areas including administrative law, personal injury law, common law and prosecutions.

TAC lawyers act on behalf of the TAC in relation to legal proceedings brought at VCAT and in the County and Supreme Courts.

The TAC also handles common law claims arising from interstate accidents which involve Victorian registered vehicles.

Our lawyers are committed to demonstrating leadership in the provision of high quality, innovative, efficient and timely legal advice that supports the TAC’s mission to be the world's leading social insurer.

Seasonal Clerkships

The Seasonal Clerkship program aims to provide prospective Legal Graduate Trainees with an opportunity to develop a relationship with the TAC, while gaining exposure to our areas of practice. Seasonal Clerks also gain an understanding of the innovative way the TAC approaches litigation management.

The TAC's Legal Branch welcomes applications for Seasonal Clerkships. It is anticipated that the TAC will accept four summer seasonal clerks and four winter seasonal clerks. These positions are based in Geelong and will provide successful candidates with three weeks of practical experience.The TAC is a signatory to the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) Guidelines and it is important for you to apply within the time frame under the Guidelines.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a passion for building a career with a focus on acting as a model litigant, a strong interest in alternative dispute resolution and commitment to the TAC’s strategy, strong communication skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, contribute and improve.

Applications for 2022 Seasonal Clerkships

Positions for 2021 have now been filled. This section will be updated with application details for 2022 in the coming months. Applications typically open around June – August.

Legal Graduate Traineeship

The TAC’s Legal Graduate Traineeship program provides twelve months of practical legal training, continuous professional development and formal training through Leo Cussen Centre for Law.

During this 12 month program, Legal Graduate Trainees will be rotated through our legal practice areas, providing them with practical experience in specialised areas of the law.

Working in collaboration with experienced practitioners, Legal Graduate Trainees will:

attend courts and tribunals
prepare complex chronologies and draft advices
participate in case reviews
obtain instructions and act on them
develop presentation skills
be involved in an extensive internal legal learning induction program
understand the TAC business and the role of the TAC in supporting the Victorian community

The TAC’s Legal Graduate program is designed to provide trainees with significant experience in most aspects of statutory compensation and personal injuries law and equip them to, with limited supervision, manage a portfolio of cases towards the end of their training.

Applications for 2022 Traineeships

Positions for 2021 have now been filled. This section will be updated with application details for 2022 in the coming months. Applications typically open around June – August.


Seasonal Clerkships and Legal Graduate Traineeships Legal practice at the TAC The TAC has an in-house legal services model and we employ over 40 lawyers. Lawyers at the TAC have exposure to broad and dynamic practice areas including administrative law, personal injury law, common law and prosecutions. TAC lawyers act on behalf of the TAC in relation to legal proceedings brought at VCAT and in the County and Supreme Courts. The TAC also handles common law claims arising from interstate accidents which involve Victorian registered vehicles. Our lawyers are committed to demonstrating leadership in the provision of high quality, innovative, efficient and timely legal advice that supports the TAC’s mission to be the world's leading social insurer. Seasonal Clerkships The Seasonal Clerkship program aims to provide prospective Legal Graduate Trainees with an opportunity to develop a relationship with the TAC, while gaining exposure to our areas of practice. Seasonal Clerks also gain an understanding of the innovative way the TAC approaches litigation management. The TAC's Legal Branch welcomes applications for Seasonal Clerkships. It is anticipated that the TAC will accept four summer seasonal clerks and four winter seasonal clerks. These positions are based in Geelong and will provide successful candidates with three weeks of practical experience.The TAC is a signatory to the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) Guidelines and it is important for you to apply within the time frame under the Guidelines. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a passion for building a career with a focus on acting as a model litigant, a strong interest in alternative dispute resolution and commitment to the TAC’s strategy, strong communication skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, contribute and improve. Applications for 2022 Seasonal Clerkships Positions for 2021 have now been filled. This section will be updated with application details for 2022 in the coming months. Applications typically open around June – August. Legal Graduate Traineeship The TAC’s Legal Graduate Traineeship program provides twelve months of practical legal training, continuous professional development and formal training through Leo Cussen Centre for Law. During this 12 month program, Legal Graduate Trainees will be rotated through our legal practice areas, providing them with practical experience in specialised areas of the law. Working in collaboration with experienced practitioners, Legal Graduate Trainees will: attend courts and tribunals prepare complex chronologies and draft advices participate in case reviews obtain instructions and act on them develop presentation skills be involved in an extensive internal legal learning induction program understand the TAC business and the role of the TAC in supporting the Victorian community The TAC’s Legal Graduate program is designed to provide trainees with significant experience in most aspects of statutory compensation and personal injuries law and equip them to, with limited supervision, manage a portfolio of cases towards the end of their training. Applications for 2022 Traineeships Positions for 2021 have now been filled. This section will be updated with application details for 2022 in the coming months. Applications typically open around June – August.

Seasonal Clerkships and Legal Graduate Traineeships

Legal practice at the TAC