Mid-Careers

Mid-Careers with more than 4 years' experience

Mid-career candidates with more than four years 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 mid-career candidates who are selected for possible appointment as an LSO will be subject to one contract of two years.

These mid-career candidates may, at the discretion of the Legal Service, have their prior strong relevant legal work experience recognised and be eligible for the award of additional increments and/or appointment at a higher LSO-grade.

These LSOs may, on their successful completion of the contract, strong performance and fully satisfying the requisite eligibility criteria, be considered for possible emplacement on the permanent establishment.

The possible emplacement on the permanent establishment of these LSOs will however continue to be subject to the quality of the officer’s work, demonstrated competencies and strong performance during the period of the contract and the needs of the Legal Service.

Interviews

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

Eligible applicants who are keen to be considered for possible shortlisting for an interview in August 2026 would be required to submit their application by 25 May 2026.

Applicants who submit their applications after the 25 May 2026 deadline will be considered for subsequent interviews.

Write-ups to be included in the application

Please note that all eligible applicants are 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.

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. information on any legal internships, legal training and/or career experience, where applicable, with specific details such as start/end dates, job titles, organisation, etc.;

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

3. 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.