NSW Government | Legal

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to NSW Government. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to NSW Government. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at NSW Government. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced1-2 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

Right now there are great things happening in NSW. Transitioning our State into a new era requires talented and passionate people, including students like you, who want to become our future leaders.

If you want a challenging and varied career with the opportunity to help deliver better outcomes for the people of NSW, then join our virtual internship program, where you will build real skills and gain some insight into some of the work our graduates do.

You can find out more about the NSW Government Graduate Program and register your interest on our website.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Problem Solving

Procurement

Contract Management

Self-Management

Communication

Diversity Appreciation

How it works

Introduction from NSW Government

Hear Lachlan, at NSW Government, introduce the program.Explore Our Job Sims

Tasks in this program

Task One: Procurement Case Study

30-60 mins

Intermediate

Provide advice regarding an employee matter following an audit of procurement practices

What you'll learn

How to review relevant case facts against government regulations and identify potential policy issues

What you'll do

Provide advice regarding an employee matter following an audit of procurement practices

Reviews

Over 300

5 Star Reviews

"I appreciated the use of a hypothetical scenario with clear instructions outlining the advice to be given and the role to be played. The simulation provided a realistic experience, making it feel as though the scenario was unfolding in real life."-- Student from University of Technology Sydney

"“Why are you interested in this role?” I recently participated in NSW Government's job simulation on the Forage platform, and it was incredibly useful to understand what it might be like to participate on a legal services team at NSW Government. I worked on a project to advise on employee matters following an audit of procurement practices and pro..."-- Student from Bangalore University

"I really enjoyed it!! It was cool to analyse the different laws, acts and frameworks against scenarios that would be prevalent in today's society. It really helped to further develop my understandings of these fundamental aspects of our laws."-- Student from Griffith University

"The programme shows the practical aspects of what it is like working on the legal side in the NSW government."-- Student from University of New South Wales

"Overall, I found the program to be highly beneficial and enriching. Here are some specific aspects that I particularly liked: The program covered a broad range of legal topics relevant to my interests and career goals. The depth and breadth of the content were impressive, providing a thorough understanding of key legal concepts and practices. I app..."-- Student from University of South Australia

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