Fresh Graduates

Fresh Graduates and those with experience of 4 years or less

Fresh graduates and those with four years or less of strong relevant legal work experience (and who fully satisfy the requirements/criteria specified under the section “Eligibility for Appointment as an LSO”) may apply to be considered for possible shortlisting for an interview for appointment as an LSO.

The candidates who are selected for appointment as an LSO will be subject to a three-contract framework totalling six years. The said candidates will be appointed on three consecutive contracts of two years each prior to being considered for possible emplacement on the permanent establishment after six years.

All fresh graduates will be appointed at the base grade on a two-year contract in the first instance.

The candidates with four years or less of strong relevant legal work experience may, at the discretion of the Legal Service, have their prior legal experience recognised and be eligible for the award of additional increments and/or appointment at a higher Timescale grade.

The candidates who are appointed to the Legal Service and thereafter satisfy the requisite promotion criteria may be considered for possible Lock Step Promotion on the completion of the requisite period of contract and in accordance with the Legal Service progression framework.

The possible offer(s) to an LSO of a second or subsequent contract, and the possible emplacement on the permanent establishment of an LSO, are subject to the quality of the LSO’s work, demonstrated competencies and strong performance during the period(s) of the contract(s).

Interviews

The next set of recruitment interviews for the eligible applicants whose shortlisting for an interview is approved would be in November 2026.

Eligible applicants who are keen to be considered for possible shortlisting for an interview in November 2026 would be required to submit their application by 7 September 2026.

Applicants who submit their applications after the 7 September 2026 deadline will be considered for subsequent interviews.

Write-ups to be included in application

Please note that all eligible applicants are also required to provide/include in their application the following (in not more than one page each [in Arial; font size 14] with their name at the bottom left corner):

1. a personal statement;

2. a write-up on why he/she is applying to the Legal Service for consideration for possible shortlisting for an interview for possible appointment as an LSO and how and what he/she can contribute to the Legal Service and the administration of justice; and

3. a summary of legal work experience (for applicants who have legal work experience, or have commenced practice training).

Documents to be included in application

Please note that all eligible applicants are required to provide/include in their application - for the consideration of the relevant Legal Service Shortlisting/Interview Panel - the following:

1. Educational Certificates and Transcripts for the LLB/JD;

2. Part A Examinations and Part B Examinations certificates and transcripts (where applicable);

3. information on any legal internships, legal training and/or career experience (including the Practice Training Period), where applicable, with specific details such as start/end dates, job titles, organisation, etc.;

4. Admission to the Singapore Bar details (if applicable); and

5. any other relevant certificates and documents.

The above information will provide the Legal Service Shortlisting/Interview Panel with a better understanding of your background and assist in the identification of possible suitable roles in the Legal Service.

Please ensure that you have all the above documents prepared before accessing the application form as the form must be completed in one sitting. The estimated time required for the completion of the application form is 45 minutes.

Please find the application form here.