High Court of Australia

High Court of Australia associateships

Application dates describe recruitment. Program dates and recorded cycle are shown separately where the employer has published them.

Date audit, 29 October 2026. Live High Court page specifies both chambers’ windows. It is not a single 2027 recruitment round. Directory incorrectly says only Gleeson J has an open window. Recorded cycle 2026/27 obscures 2028–2030 starts

Justices of the High Court of Australia each recruit their own associates, often two to three years ahead. Associates are paid $93,824 plus an 8% allowance and superannuation. Applicants usually have a first class honours degree, preferably with research experience. Intakes start in January and July. As at 29 October 2026, Justice Gleeson accepts applications from 1 to 31 October 2026 for 2028 positions. Justice Jagot accepts applications from 31 August to 27 November 2026 for January and July 2028 starts and positions in 2029 and 2030. Each chamber has its own recruitment window.

Program type

Associateship

Location

Federal

Study stage

Graduate, Admitted

Audience

General

Eligibility

Usually a first class honours degree, preferably with research experience. Some chambers favour prior associate, postgraduate or practice experience.

Recorded cycle

2026/27

Applications open

Gleeson J: 1 October 2026; Jagot J: 31 August 2026

Applications close

Gleeson J: 31 October 2026; Jagot J: 27 November 2026

Duration and timing

Gleeson J: 2028 starts. Jagot J: January/July 2028, plus 2029 and 2030 positions.

Pay

Paid. $93,824 plus 8% allowance, with 15.4% super

Record checked 29 October 2026. Official source ↗

Application status checked 29 October 2026; next review by 31 October 2026.