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- Applications open:
- 12 October 2026
- Applications close:
- 8 November 2026
The Mallesons Insight Program is for pre-penultimate year law students. Students graduating in 2028 apply for the 2027 program. It…
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The Mallesons Insight Program is for pre-penultimate year law students. Students graduating in 2028 apply for the 2027 program. It begins with a virtual panel in March 2027, followed by in-person sessions in each location. It runs in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Applications opened on 12 October 2026 and close on 8 November 2026. Each office has a separate application link.
- Eligibility
- Pre-penultimate year students. Students graduating in 2028 apply for the 2027 program.
- Runs
- 2027 Insight Program; virtual panel in March 2027
- Recorded cycle
- 2026/27
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- 16 October 2026
- Applications close:
- 30 April 2027
The Hall & Wilcox First Nations Pathway Program is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law students who are Australian…
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The Hall & Wilcox First Nations Pathway Program is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law students who are Australian permanent residents. No prior experience is needed. The program offers two paid internships each year. Each internship runs for four weeks, starting in November or June. The firm has not published the rate of pay. Places are offered nationally. Applications opened on 16 October 2026 and close on 30 April 2027 for four-week internships in November 2026 or June 2027.
- Eligibility
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law students who are Australian permanent residents. No prior experience needed.
- Runs
- Four-week internships November 2026 or June 2027
- Pay
- Paid. Amount not published
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- March 2027 (published)
- Applications close:
- April 2027 (estimated)
Allens Dive In is an introductory program for pre-penultimate law students. It is open to students in the second or…
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Allens Dive In is an introductory program for pre-penultimate law students. It is open to students in the second or third year of an undergraduate law degree, or the first year of a JD. It runs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Applications open in March for a program held in May. The next program is in May 2027. Allens has not published exact dates for 2027.
- Eligibility
- Pre-penultimate law students: second or third year undergraduate law, or first year JD.
- Runs
- Dive In held May 2027
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- April 2027 (published)
- Applications close:
- April–May 2027 (estimated)
The Clayton Utz Career Launch Program is an unpaid learning and networking program. It is for pre-penultimate LLB or JD…
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The Clayton Utz Career Launch Program is an unpaid learning and networking program. It is for pre-penultimate LLB or JD students at an Australian university. It runs in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. The program starts with kick-off events around May and ends with a wrap-up around October or November. The 2026 round took applications from 16 March to 10 April 2026. Applications for 2027 are expected to open in April 2027.
- Eligibility
- Pre-penultimate LLB or JD students at an Australian university.
- Runs
- 2027 Career Launch program
- Pay
- Unpaid
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- October 2026 (published)
- Applications close:
- November 2026 (estimated)
The Clayton Utz First Nations Traineeship is a six-month paid traineeship. It is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students…
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The Clayton Utz First Nations Traineeship is a six-month paid traineeship. It is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who are accepted by their community. Applicants must be in the pre-penultimate year of a relevant degree at an Australian university. Trainees must be available one to three days a week. It runs in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Applications for 2027 open in October 2026. Exact dates and pay are not published.
- Eligibility
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students accepted by their community, in the pre-penultimate year of a relevant degree at an Australian university, available one to three days a week.
- Runs
- 2027 First Nations traineeship
- Pay
- Paid. Amount not published
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- February 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- March 2027 (estimated)
Gilbert + Tobin runs a First Nations Legal Cadetship Program for First Nations law students. Cadets receive employment and mentoring…
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Gilbert + Tobin runs a First Nations Legal Cadetship Program for First Nations law students. Cadets receive employment and mentoring alongside their studies. The firm says the program has supported more than 64 students since 2011. The length of the cadetship has not been published. Application dates are not published on the firm's website, and no cadetship is currently listed on its job portal. The program is listed for Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, though the firm has not confirmed the offices.
- Eligibility
- First Nations law students.
- Runs
- Potential 2027 cadetship vacancy; recurring annual intake not established
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- May–June 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
The Holding Redlich Undergraduate Program is a part time route for law students that the firm runs in place of…
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The Holding Redlich Undergraduate Program is a part time route for law students that the firm runs in place of a short clerkship. It is open to students starting their penultimate year, and later year students are also considered. Participants work two days a week for up to two years. They rotate through the Knowledge Centre and paralegal roles. Priority graduate offers are made in April of the second year. Applications open in May or June, and positions are advertised in July and August. Participants start in February. The program is listed for Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the ACT.
- Eligibility
- Law students starting in the penultimate year. Later-year students also considered.
- Runs
- Expected February 2028 undergraduate start
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- September 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- October 2027 (estimated)
The Mills Oakley First Nations Internship Program is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law students. The internship runs for…
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The Mills Oakley First Nations Internship Program is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law students. The internship runs for three weeks. The firm has not published program dates or a recruitment timetable. It has not stated which offices host interns, so the program is listed nationally. Participants can join the firm's Graduate Program after completing their degree. The firm has not published whether the internship is paid.
- Eligibility
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law students
- Runs
- Potential summer 2027/28 First Nations internship; intake not announced
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions offers paid support roles for students and recent graduates. The roles are for people…
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The Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions offers paid support roles for students and recent graduates. The roles are for people with an interest in the criminal justice system. They are paid roles and are not a structured clerkship. Roles are advertised on the Victorian Government Jobs board as they arise, so there is no fixed application window. The office has not published the length of the roles or their start dates.
- Eligibility
- Students or recent graduates with an interest in the criminal justice system.
- Runs
- Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity
- Pay
- Paid
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- July 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
Russell Kennedy Lawyers runs alternative clerkship pathways in Victoria alongside its mainstream seasonal clerkship. The pathways are for students with…
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Russell Kennedy Lawyers runs alternative clerkship pathways in Victoria alongside its mainstream seasonal clerkship. The pathways are for students with disability through Access RK, and for students with a refugee background. They are also for students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Each intake runs for four weeks. The firm has not published dates for the current cycle. It has not published the year of study required or the number of places.
- Eligibility
- Students with disability (Access RK), students with a refugee background, or students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Runs
- Possible 2027/28 alternative pathway clerkships; separate arrangements may apply
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Supreme Court of Victoria employs associates to work in judges' chambers. Associateships are advertised individually on the Victorian Government…
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The Supreme Court of Victoria employs associates to work in judges' chambers. Associateships are advertised individually on the Victorian Government Jobs board as chambers recruit. There is no single application round. The court's associateships page does not state eligibility criteria, which are set out in the Associate Position Description. The length and start dates of associateships have not been published. Applicants should watch the jobs board for chambers vacancies.
- Eligibility
- See the Associate Position Description. Not stated on the page.
- Runs
- Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- July 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
Victoria Legal Aid runs a First Nations Clerkship Program for First Nations law students at any stage of their degree.…
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Victoria Legal Aid runs a First Nations Clerkship Program for First Nations law students at any stage of their degree. Clerkships run for four to 12 weeks, part time or full time, and fit around study. They are based in Melbourne CBD, suburban and regional offices. Applications are currently closed, and dates for the next intake have not been published. No application process is described. Enquiries go to the First Nations Employment Consultant.
- Eligibility
- First Nations law students at any stage of their degree.
- Runs
- Possible 2027 First Nations clerkship recruitment; placement dates flexible
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
Wotton + Kearney Pathways Program
Paralegal pathway · SA, QLD, ACT, TAS, VIC, WA, NSW
- Applications open:
- September 2026 (published)
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
Wotton + Kearney runs a Pathways Program in place of a clerkship program. Participants start on 8 February 2027 as…
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Wotton + Kearney runs a Pathways Program in place of a clerkship program. Participants start on 8 February 2027 as part time paralegals while finishing their law degree. They move into the graduate program, with practical legal training, from 8 February 2028. Applicants must be in their final year of law in 2027 and available two to three full days a week. They must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. Applications opened in September, and the firm says it accepts applications at any time.
- Eligibility
- Australian citizen or permanent resident. Final year of law in 2027 and on track to graduate that year. Priestley 11 complete by early 2028. Available two to three full days a week. Not in another paralegal, clerkship or vacation program.
- Runs
- 2027 Pathways paralegal start 8 February 2027; graduate transition 8 February 2028
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source