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- 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:
- 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:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
Barry Nilsson takes vacation clerks in its Adelaide and Perth offices. These offices have no fixed clerkship program. Roles are…
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Barry Nilsson takes vacation clerks in its Adelaide and Perth offices. These offices have no fixed clerkship program. Roles are advertised when the offices need them. The firm has not published eligibility criteria, program length or application dates for these roles. Graduate roles in the Adelaide and Perth offices are also advertised as needed. Students should watch the firm's careers page for advertised roles.
- Eligibility
- Not published
- 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 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
Crown Solicitor's Office (South Australia)
Crown Solicitor's Office (SA) 12-month Clerkship
Seasonal clerkship · SA
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Crown Solicitor's Office in South Australia offers 12 month clerkship positions across its four practice areas. Clerks do legal…
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The Crown Solicitor's Office in South Australia offers 12 month clerkship positions across its four practice areas. Clerks do legal research, drafting and trial assistance under the supervision of an office solicitor. The office has not published eligibility criteria, pay or application dates. It is not confirmed whether the role functions as a role before admission or a paralegal route to a graduate role. Students should check the office's careers page for advertised positions.
- Eligibility
- Not published.
- Runs
- Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- February 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- March 2027 (estimated)
The Crown Solicitor's Office in South Australia runs a First Nations Cadetship. It is for First Nations Australians and is…
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The Crown Solicitor's Office in South Australia runs a First Nations Cadetship. It is for First Nations Australians and is run through AFL SportsReady, which publishes the full criteria. Cadets receive a study allowance of up to $12,000 a year. They also receive a book and equipment allowance of up to $1,000 a year. Application dates have not been published. Enquiries go to the office's reception email address.
- Eligibility
- First Nations Australians. Full criteria on AFL SportsReady.
- Runs
- Potential 2027 First Nations cadet recruitment; intake / round unannounced
- Pay
- Stipend. Study allowance up to $12,000 per year and book and equipment allowance up to $1,000 per year (GST exclusive)
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- July 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
The Dentons Law Graduate Program runs in the firm's Perth and Adelaide offices. It runs for one year, with two…
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The Dentons Law Graduate Program runs in the firm's Perth and Adelaide offices. It runs for one year, with two six month rotations. Graduates start in late February or early March 2027. The firm has not published eligibility criteria. Application dates for Perth are still to be confirmed. The firm has not listed application dates for Adelaide. It has not published an offer date for either office.
- Eligibility
- Not published.
- Runs
- Potential 2028 Perth / Adelaide graduate recruitment; 2027-start status unresolved
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- June 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- July 2027 (estimated)
DMAW Lawyers runs a graduate programme in South Australia. Graduates join a team under a principal. They rotate into another…
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DMAW Lawyers runs a graduate programme in South Australia. Graduates join a team under a principal. They rotate into another core team within their first 12 months. The firm has not published eligibility criteria, start dates or application dates. Enquiries go to the firm's general email address. The firm also runs a summer clerkship program for penultimate and final year students.
- Eligibility
- Not published
- Runs
- Possible 2028 graduate recruitment if places are advertised
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:
- March; June; September 2027 (all estimated)
- Applications close:
- March; July; September 2027 (all estimated)
The Legal Services Commission of South Australia runs an unpaid practical legal training program. It is for students currently completing…
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The Legal Services Commission of South Australia runs an unpaid practical legal training program. It is for students currently completing practical legal training, and placements are full time only. There are three 15 day blocks a year, in May, August to September and November. Each block opens about two months before it starts and closes about six weeks before. All 2026 blocks have closed. Dates for 2027 have not been published.
- Eligibility
- Students currently undertaking PLT/GDLP. Full-time only.
- Runs
- Projected 2027 PLT blocks: May, August/September, November
- Pay
- Unpaid
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
Mellor Olsson offers practical legal training placements in South Australia. The placements are for students completing the Graduate Diploma of…
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Mellor Olsson offers practical legal training placements in South Australia. The placements are for students completing the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. The firm accepts expressions of interest and has not published fixed dates. Placement timing is flexible. The firm has not listed a clerkship or graduate program, and has not said which office hosts placements. Students should contact the firm directly through its current website.
- Eligibility
- GDLP students
- Runs
- Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity
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:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The MinterEllison Legal Graduate Program is for final year law students and recent law graduates. Graduates complete up to three…
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The MinterEllison Legal Graduate Program is for final year law students and recent law graduates. Graduates complete up to three six-month rotations. The firm funds their PLT. The program runs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Canberra is not currently recruiting. Most graduates come through the clerkship program. Roles for final year students and recent graduates are advertised when available.
- Eligibility
- Final year law students or recent 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:
- December 2026; February 2027; June 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- January; March; July 2027 (estimated)
The South Australian Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions offers unpaid practical legal training placements. They are for students…
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The South Australian Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions offers unpaid practical legal training placements. They are for students completing a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at South Australian or interstate universities. Placements run in three blocks a year, from February to March, April to June and August to September. Each placement lasts three or six weeks. All 2026 blocks have closed. The office also offers one week of unpaid work experience for penultimate and final year students.
- Eligibility
- Students completing a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at SA or interstate universities.
- Runs
- Projected 2027 PLT blocks: February/March, April/June, August/September
- Pay
- Unpaid
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- August 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- September 2027 (estimated)
The Piper Alderman Law Graduate Program runs across the firm's five offices in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia…
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The Piper Alderman Law Graduate Program runs across the firm's five offices in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. It is for law graduates, and the firm has not published further criteria. Graduates start in February with a two day national induction. The firm funds their practical legal training. Roles are advertised on the firm's careers site, and the firm has not published a recruitment timetable.
- Eligibility
- Law graduates. Criteria not published.
- Runs
- Possible 2028 graduate intake; actual vacancy timing varies by office
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Applications accepted throughout the year
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
Justices of the Supreme Court of South Australia recruit associates directly on a rolling basis. Vacancies arise at various times…
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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.
- Eligibility
- Bachelor of Laws. JUA1 unadmitted, JUA2 admitted in SA after GDLP, JUA3 one year post-admission experience. National Police Certificate.
- Runs
- Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity
- Pay
- Paid. Classified JUA1 to JUA3 (rates not published on the page)
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
- Applications open:
- August 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- September 2027 (estimated)
Barry Nilsson runs a graduate program across its Australian offices. Some graduate intakes are filled directly from the firm's vacation…
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Barry Nilsson runs a graduate program across its Australian offices. Some graduate intakes are filled directly from the firm's vacation clerk program. The firm has not published eligibility criteria, program structure, start dates or application dates. Its careers page states that applications are currently closed. Students interested in the program should consider the firm's vacation clerkships, which feed some graduate intakes.
- Eligibility
- Not published
- Runs
- Potential 2028 graduate recruitment; contingent on office vacancies
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- March 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- April 2027 (estimated)
The Crown Solicitor's Office in South Australia recruits graduate solicitors through a pool rather than a cohort program. Successful applicants…
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The Crown Solicitor's Office in South Australia recruits graduate solicitors through a pool rather than a cohort program. Successful applicants are contacted as vacancies arise. Applications stay valid for 12 months. The pool is currently closed, and reopening dates have not been published. A paralegal pool runs on the same basis. The office also runs a summer clerkship, a First Nations cadetship and practical legal training placements.
- Eligibility
- Graduate solicitors.
- Runs
- Possible 2027 graduate solicitor pool reopening; appointments as vacancies arise
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- June 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
The Crown Solicitor's Office in South Australia runs a paid summer clerkship for up to four law students each year.…
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The Crown Solicitor's Office in South Australia runs a paid summer clerkship for up to four law students each year. It is for students in their final years with high academic results, relevant legal work experience and references. The clerkship runs for eight weeks from late November to mid January, with unpaid leave over Christmas. It finishes before the Law Society's first practical legal training program. Application dates have not been published, and applications were closed as at 15 October 2026.
- Eligibility
- Law students in their final years. High academic achievement, interpersonal skills, relevant legal work experience and references.
- Runs
- Projected summer 2027/28 clerkship
- Pay
- Paid. Paid for the full eight weeks (rate not published)
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- July 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
The Legal Services Commission of South Australia runs a paid three week summer clerkship. The 2027 clerkship runs from 1…
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The Legal Services Commission of South Australia runs a paid three week summer clerkship. The 2027 clerkship runs from 1 February to 19 February 2027. Eligibility is not formally stated. Clerks need a criminal history check and a Working with Children Check. Applications for the 2027 clerkship have closed. The commission has not published the closing date. Earlier rounds included a separate Indigenous summer clerkship, but the current page lists none.
- Eligibility
- Not formally stated. Criminal History Check and DHS Working with Children Check required.
- Runs
- Projected February 2028 summer clerkship; February 2027 clerkship already closed
- Pay
- Paid. Paid (rate not published)
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source