AGS offers a comprehensive program of legal training designed specifically for Australian Government employees. Our courses cover a wide range of topics relevant to government law and practice, including administrative law, freedom of information and privacy, employment law, advice‑writing, ethics and other core areas. Training is suitable for both lawyers and non‑lawyers and supports participants to build or strengthen the legal knowledge and practical skills required in their roles.
All training is delivered by AGS lawyers who are subject‑matter experts in the areas they teach. Sessions are practical and interactive, incorporating real‑world examples, scenario‑based exercises and facilitated discussion. Courses draw on the experience participants bring from across the Commonwealth, with a focus on how legal principles operate in practice. Participants leave with new knowledge, practical insights and resources they can use in their day‑to‑day work, including comprehensive and up‑to‑date course materials.
AGS offers a limited number of complimentary places in training courses to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian Government employees.
Course delivery
The majority of AGS courses are delivered online to support accessibility across jurisdictions. We also offer selected courses in Canberra and, from time to time, in other locations throughout the year. See our training calendar page for training availability.
All courses attract CLE/CPD points. Further information is available on our CPD page.
Practical Ethics Training
AGS delivers Practical Ethics Training for Australian Government lawyers through scenario‑based sessions offered across most AGS offices. These 90‑minute sessions focus on common and emerging ethical challenges in government practice and are delivered by AGS in collaboration with the Australian Government Legal Service (AGLS).
For dates, locations and registration details, visit AGLS Practical Ethics Training.
In‑house and tailored training
AGS primarily delivers its standard training courses and has limited capacity to deliver tailored training. The Legal Training Calendar is the most common way AGS delivers its standard legal training. Where capacity permits, we may deliver our standard courses in-house for our clients. Tailored training is available in limited circumstances and subject to capacity.
Registration and enquiries
To register for available courses, please see the Upcoming sessions. For details on our full range of courses, including those that aren't currently scheduled, please see the table below.
For all enquiries, including questions about in‑house or tailored training options, please contact trainingservices@ags.gov.au.