We are excited to share that the Office of the DPP is a growing organisation, resulting in a significant number of new opportunities available across all of our divisions.
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21 October 2026
The ODPP is launching a competition for Legal & Knowledge Management Researchers to join our Legal Research, Knowledge Management and Training Team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with strong legal research and analytical skills to contribute to the work of a dynamic organisation at the heart of Ireland’s criminal justice system. The successful … Continued
12 October 2026
Applications are now open for the Public Law Internship Programme 2027 (formerly The Legal Access Internship Programme). This new name aims to better reflect the broad range of legal career opportunities available across participating public sector organisations. The programme has been running successfully for a number of years and offers students from underrepresented backgrounds the … Continued
18 September 2026
The Director of Public Prosecutions wishes to appoint Counsel to prosecute in Co. Clare. The Director seeks expressions of interest from barristers wishing to be considered for the above panels. Full details of the role are available in this Explanatory Memo. Applicants should forward a completed application form electronically to: Competitions@dppireland.ie The selection procedure will … Continued