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Explore internships, paralegal pathways, placements and other ways into legal practice.
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| Employer and program | Location | Study stage | Application timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MallesonsMallesons Insight Program | NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, ACT | Pre-penultimate | Applications open: 12 October 2026Applications close: 8 November 2026 |
| Hall & WilcoxHall & Wilcox First Nations Pathway Program | National | Penultimate, Final | Applications open: 16 October 2026Applications close: 30 April 2027 |
| Attorney-General's Department (Commonwealth)Attorney-General's Department Stepping Into internship | ACT | Penultimate, Final | Applications open: 26 March 2027Applications close: 18 April 2027 |
| ACT Courts and TribunalACT Supreme Court associate register | ACT | Final, Graduate | Applications open: Applications accepted throughout the yearApplications close: Application dates not yet announced |
| ACT Government SolicitorACT Government Solicitor PLT placement | ACT | Graduate | Applications open: Application dates not yet announcedApplications close: Application dates not yet announced |
| AllensAllens Dive In | NSW, VIC, QLD, WA | Pre-penultimate | Applications open: March 2027 (published)Applications close: April 2027 (estimated) |
| Attorney-General's Department (Commonwealth)Attorney-General's Department Jump Start | ACT | Graduate | Applications open: Application dates not yet announcedApplications close: Application dates not yet announced |
| Clayton UtzClayton Utz Career Launch Program | NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, ACT | Pre-penultimate | Applications open: April 2027 (published)Applications close: April–May 2027 (estimated) |
| Clayton UtzClayton Utz First Nations Traineeship | NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, ACT | Pre-penultimate | Applications open: October 2026 (published)Applications close: November 2026 (estimated) |
| Crown Solicitor's Office (NSW)Crown Solicitor's Office (NSW) student paralegal pathway | NSW | Final | Applications open: Application dates not yet announcedApplications close: Application dates not yet announced |
| Crown Solicitor's Office (South Australia)Crown Solicitor's Office (SA) First Nations Cadetship | SA | Penultimate, Final | Applications open: February 2027 (estimated)Applications close: March 2027 (estimated) |
| Federal Circuit and Family Court of AustraliaFederal Circuit and Family Court associate and registrar roles | Federal | Final, Graduate | Applications open: Application dates not yet announcedApplications close: Application dates not yet announced |
| Federal Court of AustraliaFederal Court of Australia judges' associates | Federal | Graduate | Applications open: Applications accepted throughout the yearApplications close: Application dates not yet announced |
| Gilbert + TobinGilbert + Tobin First Nations Legal Cadetship Program | NSW, VIC, WA | Penultimate, Final | Applications open: February 2027 (estimated)Applications close: March 2027 (estimated) |
| High Court of AustraliaHigh Court of Australia associateships | Federal | Graduate, Admitted | Applications open: Gleeson J: 1 October 2026; Jagot J: 31 August 2026Applications close: Gleeson J: 31 October 2026; Jagot J: 27 November 2026 |
| Holding RedlichHolding Redlich Undergraduate Program | VIC, NSW, QLD, ACT | Penultimate, Final | Applications open: May–June 2027 (estimated)Applications close: August 2027 (estimated) |
| Jones DayJones Day Paralegal Program (Perth and Brisbane) | WA, QLD | Penultimate, Final | Applications open: Applications accepted throughout the yearApplications close: Application dates not yet announced |
| Legal Aid NSWLegal Aid NSW Judge Bob Bellear Legal Career Pathways Program | NSW | Pre-penultimate, Penultimate, Final, Graduate | Applications open: March 2027 (estimated)Applications close: April 2027 (estimated) |
| Legal Aid NSWLegal Aid NSW PLT and work placements | NSW | Graduate | Applications open: Application dates not yet announcedApplications close: Application dates not yet announced |
| Legal Services Commission of South AustraliaLegal Services Commission of SA PLT Program | SA | Graduate | Applications open: March; June; September 2027 (all estimated)Applications close: March; July; September 2027 (all estimated) |
| Mellor OlssonMellor Olsson GDLP and PLT Placements | SA | Graduate | Applications open: Application dates not yet announcedApplications close: Application dates not yet announced |
| Mills OakleyMills Oakley First Nations Internship Program | National | Penultimate, Final | Applications open: September 2027 (estimated)Applications close: October 2027 (estimated) |
| North Australian Aboriginal Justice AgencyNAAJA Intern Placement Program | NT | Penultimate, Final, Graduate | Applications open: Application dates not yet announcedApplications close: Application dates not yet announced |
| Northern Territory Legal Aid CommissionNT Legal Aid Law Student Program | NT | Penultimate, Final | Applications open: Accepted year-roundApplications close: 30 April 2027 (mid-year); 30 September 2027 (end-year) |