Supreme Court of South Australia

Supreme Court of SA associateships

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Date audit, 29 October 2026. Court expressly accepts direct chambers applications throughout the year as vacancies arise.

Justices of the Supreme Court of South Australia recruit associates directly on a rolling basis. Vacancies arise at various times and applications go to each Justice's chambers throughout the year. Applicants need a Bachelor of Laws and a National Police Certificate. Associates are classified from JUA1 for unadmitted graduates to JUA3 for those with a year of experience after admission. Associateships are generally one year contracts. Associates may complete the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice while employed.

Program type

Associateship

Location

SA

Study stage

Graduate, Admitted

Audience

General

Eligibility

Bachelor of Laws. JUA1 unadmitted, JUA2 admitted in SA after GDLP, JUA3 one year post-admission experience. National Police Certificate.

Applications open

Applications accepted throughout the year

Applications close

Application dates not yet announced

Duration and timing

Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity

Pay

Paid. Classified JUA1 to JUA3 (rates not published on the page)

Record checked 29 October 2026. Official source ↗

Application status checked 29 October 2026; next review by 5 November 2026.