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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:
- 26 March 2027
- Applications close:
- 18 April 2027
The Attorney-General's Department hosts paid interns in Canberra through the Stepping Into program. The program is for penultimate and final…
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The Attorney-General's Department hosts paid interns in Canberra through the Stepping Into program. The program is for penultimate and final year university students with disability. Students must be registered with their university disability service. The program is not limited to law students. The winter program runs from July to September. The Australian Disability Network manages applications and sets the application dates. The department has not published the pay rate.
- Eligibility
- University students with disability, registered with their university disability service, in penultimate or final year.
- Runs
- AusDN winter internships July–September 2027; AGD host participation / role availability to be checked
- Pay
- Paid. Paid (rate not published)
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- 1 March 2027
- Applications close:
- April 2027 (estimated)
The Attorney-General's Department runs an 11 month graduate program in Canberra, with relocation assistance. Graduates complete three rotations, a major…
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The Attorney-General's Department runs an 11 month graduate program in Canberra, with relocation assistance. Graduates complete three rotations, a major project and practical legal training if eligible. They start at APS Level 4 equivalent and advance to APS Level 5 on completion. Applicants must be Australian citizens with a recent degree. Legal Practice stream applicants must be admitted or willing to complete practical legal training. Recruitment runs through the Australian Government Graduate Program. Most 2027 streams closed on 13 April 2026.
- Eligibility
- Australian citizen. Bachelor degree (AQF 7) or higher completed between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2026 (for 2027 intake). Legal Practice stream: admitted, or willing to complete PLT during the graduate year. Police, character and health checks and ability to obtain a security clearance.
- Runs
- Next AGGP recruitment in 2027, normally for a 2028 start; confirm final intake label on vacancy
- Pay
- Paid. APS Level 4 equivalent in the Entry Level Programs Broadband, advancing to APS Level 5 on completion (figures in AGD Enterprise Agreement)
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- 1 March 2027
- Applications close:
- April 2027 (estimated)
The Australian Government Solicitor runs a graduate program for law graduates. Applicants must be Australian citizens with a law degree…
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The Australian Government Solicitor runs a graduate program for law graduates. Applicants must be Australian citizens with a law degree completed within the past five years. They must be admitted, or eligible and willing to complete practical legal training during the program. They must obtain a Negative Vetting 2 security clearance. Graduates start in February and complete four rotations of about 12 weeks, including a client outpost and pro bono work. Applications usually open in March and close in April through the APS Jobs graduate portal.
- Eligibility
- Australian citizen at application. LLB or JD completed within the 5 years before 31 December of the application year. Admitted, or eligible and willing to complete PLT during the program. Must obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 2 security clearance and pass an employment screen.
- Runs
- Next AGGP Legal Stream recruitment in 2027, normally for February 2028
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Applications accepted throughout the year
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The ACT Supreme Court keeps a rolling associate register. Applications stay current for one year from receipt. Individual chambers also…
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The ACT Supreme Court keeps a rolling associate register. Applications stay current for one year from receipt. Individual chambers also advertise their own positions. Justice White's associate expression of interest closed on 8 July 2026. Applicants need a law degree at or near completion before starting, a strong academic record and research skills. Associates generally work on a 12 month contract. Some are extended for a further year as senior associate.
- Eligibility
- Law degree at or near completion before starting, strong academic record and research skills.
- Runs
- Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The ACT Government Solicitor offers practical legal training placements on request. They are for law graduates in the ANU College…
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The ACT Government Solicitor offers practical legal training placements on request. They are for law graduates in the ANU College of Law Legal Workshop or the College of Law practical legal training program. There is no fixed application window. Applicants email a Request for Placement form to the office. The office publishes no seasonal clerkship or structured graduate program. It engages law students and graduates as paralegals when vacancies exist.
- Eligibility
- Law graduates in the ANU College of Law Legal Workshop or the College of Law PLT program.
- Runs
- Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
Attorney-General's Department (Commonwealth)
Attorney-General's Department Jump Start
Pathway program · ACT
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
Jump Start is an early start arrangement run by the Attorney-General's Department in Canberra. It is open only to incoming…
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Jump Start is an early start arrangement run by the Attorney-General's Department in Canberra. It is open only to incoming graduates who have accepted a place in the department's graduate program. Participants take short term APS Level 3 contracts, part time or full time. Roles start in October or November, before the graduate program begins in February. There is no open application round. The department offers places to its incoming graduate cohort.
- Eligibility
- Incoming AGD graduates.
- Runs
- October–November 2026 early start before 2027 graduate year
- Pay
- Paid. APS Level 3
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:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Clayton Utz Graduate Program is for law graduates. Most graduates are former clerks. The program has three six-month rotations…
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The Clayton Utz Graduate Program is for law graduates. Most graduates are former clerks. The program has three six-month rotations and begins with a national orientation in Sydney. Clayton Utz recruits most graduates from its seasonal clerkships. Direct openings are listed when they arise. The graduate page does not state which offices take graduates. No dates are published for the next intake.
- Eligibility
- Law graduates, mainly former clerks.
- Runs
- 2027 intake and later graduate cohorts. Review July–August 2027; this is a review period, not an application opening.
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Gadens Graduate Program runs in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT. Graduates complete two six month rotations…
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The Gadens Graduate Program runs in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT. Graduates complete two six month rotations across different practice groups, with Leo Cussen practical legal training built in. Graduates are recruited mainly through the clerkships and priority offers under state law society guidelines. Melbourne and Brisbane priority offers ran from 4 to 5 August 2026. Any market applications follow state guideline dates. The firm has not published eligibility criteria.
- Eligibility
- Not published.
- Runs
- 2027 intake and later graduate cohorts. Review July–August 2027; this is a review period, not an application opening.
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- May–June 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- July 2027 (estimated)
The Holding Redlich Graduate Program starts in mid February. Graduates complete two six month rotations and receive support with practical…
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The Holding Redlich Graduate Program starts in mid February. Graduates complete two six month rotations and receive support with practical legal training. The program is open to former Undergraduate Program participants and to new candidates. Applications open in May or June, with offers in August. Direct recruitment usually takes place in September. The program is listed for Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the ACT.
- Eligibility
- Former undergraduate program participants and new candidates.
- Runs
- Expected 2028 graduate cohort, recruited during 2027
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:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The HWL Ebsworth Graduate Program runs for 12 months in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, the ACT and Tasmania.…
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The HWL Ebsworth Graduate Program runs for 12 months in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, the ACT and Tasmania. Melbourne runs three four month rotations and Perth runs two six month rotations. Hobart rotates graduates as needed. The program is open to final year students finishing in 2026 and graduates within two years of finishing. Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. Canberra requires Australian citizenship. Places are filled mainly through the clerkship program.
- Eligibility
- Final year law students finishing in 2026, or graduates within two years of finishing. Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. Canberra requires Australian citizenship.
- Runs
- 2027 intake and later graduate cohorts. Review July–August 2027; this is a review period, not an application opening.
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
Johnson Winter Slattery Graduate Program
Graduate program · NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, ACT
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Johnson Winter Slattery Graduate Program runs across the firm's offices in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western…
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The Johnson Winter Slattery Graduate Program runs across the firm's offices in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and the ACT. It lasts 15 months, in three rotations of five months each. The firm funds practical legal training for its graduates. Recruitment is mainly through priority offers to former seasonal clerks. The firm has not published eligibility criteria. The 2026 places in Sydney and Canberra have been filled.
- Eligibility
- Not published.
- Runs
- 2027 intake and later graduate cohorts. Review July–August 2027; this is a review period, not an application opening.
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Maddocks Graduate Program runs in New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT. It lasts 12 months, with three rotations…
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The Maddocks Graduate Program runs in New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT. It lasts 12 months, with three rotations and a national induction. Graduates complete practical legal training through Leo Cussen. The firm recruits graduates primarily from its clerkship cohort, and eligibility is limited to former clerks. The firm has not published application dates or a start date for the program.
- Eligibility
- Former clerks.
- Runs
- 2027 intake and later graduate cohorts. Review July–August 2027; this is a review period, not an application opening.
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- August 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- September 2027 (estimated)
The Mallesons Graduate Program is a rotational program for law graduates. It includes an option to rotate to another office.…
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The Mallesons Graduate Program is a rotational program for law graduates. It includes an option to rotate to another office. The firm has offices in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. The graduate page does not publish eligibility, the recruitment route or application dates. It also does not publish the length of the program, the number of rotations or the start date.
- Eligibility
- Not published.
- Runs
- Possible additional-market graduate recruitment during 2027 for 2028; subject to a vacancy
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- August 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
McCullough Robertson runs a graduate program. The firm has not published eligibility criteria for the program. It has not published…
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McCullough Robertson runs a graduate program. The firm has not published eligibility criteria for the program. It has not published application dates or offer dates. It has not published a start date, the length of the program or its structure. It has not stated which offices take graduates. The listing covers Queensland, New South Wales and the ACT, where the firm has its Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra offices.
- Eligibility
- Not published
- Runs
- Possible 2028 graduate intake, if open-market roles are advertised
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 Mills Oakley Graduate Program is for law graduates. It runs for 12 months, with three four month rotations. Graduates…
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The Mills Oakley Graduate Program is for law graduates. It runs for 12 months, with three four month rotations. Graduates complete practical legal training through the College of Law, with financial support from the firm. The firm has not published a recruitment timetable, and openings are advertised on its careers page. It has not stated which offices take graduates. The careers page has not been updated for the current intake.
- Eligibility
- Law graduates
- Runs
- 2027 intake and later graduate cohorts. Review July–August 2027; this is a review period, not an application opening.
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- August 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- September 2027 (estimated)
Moray & Agnew runs a graduate program. Its brochure and careers page give no dates, eligibility criteria or offices for…
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Moray & Agnew runs a graduate program. Its brochure and careers page give no dates, eligibility criteria or offices for graduates. The firm has not published the length or structure of the program. Enquiries go to people@moray.com.au. The listing covers New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, the ACT, Western Australia and Tasmania, reflecting the firm's eight offices. The firm does not list a clerkship program.
- Eligibility
- Not published
- Runs
- Possible recruitment in 2027 for a 2028 graduate start; no cohort timing verified
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- August–September 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- September 2027 (estimated)
Thomsons Lawyers offers its Graduate Program in each office. The offices are in New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, Queensland,…
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Thomsons Lawyers offers its Graduate Program in each office. The offices are in New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia. Graduates rotate across practice groups. The firm has not published the length of the program or its eligibility criteria. Applications are taken during each state's open period, but the firm has not published dates. Recruitment enquiries go to recruitment@thomsons.com.au.
- Eligibility
- Not published
- Runs
- Potential 2028 graduate recruitment; application periods differ by office
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