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Jones Day runs a graduate program in Sydney and Melbourne for final year law students and recent law graduates. The…
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Jones Day runs a graduate program in Sydney and Melbourne for final year law students and recent law graduates. The firm pays PLT fees. Program length and structure are not published. Recruitment is rolling and linked to the NSW graduate scheme and the LIV traineeship program. Applicants apply by email to the recruitment contacts listed on the firm's page. No closing date is published.
- Eligibility
- Final year law students or recent law graduates.
- Runs
- Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
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- Application dates not yet announced
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The K&L Gates Graduate Program runs in Sydney and Melbourne. It lasts 12 months from March and includes three rotations.…
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The K&L Gates Graduate Program runs in Sydney and Melbourne. It lasts 12 months from March and includes three rotations. The firm covers PLT fees. The program is filled mainly from the clerkship cohort, and the firm runs no separate graduate recruitment in these offices. Former clerks are the main applicants. Students seeking a graduate role at the firm apply for a clerkship first. No application dates are published.
- 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:
- March 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- April 2027 (estimated)
Legal Aid NSW runs the Judge Bob Bellear Legal Career Pathways Program for Aboriginal law students and graduates. It has…
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Legal Aid NSW runs the Judge Bob Bellear Legal Career Pathways Program for Aboriginal law students and graduates. It has three streams. The cadetship supports full time undergraduate law students with financial assistance and a paid 12 week placement each year. Professional Legal Placements are for Aboriginal law graduates completing practical legal training. Graduate Career Development runs for two years across two practice areas for graduates eligible for admission. Dates have not been published.
- Eligibility
- Cadetship: Aboriginal full-time undergraduate law students. Professional Legal Placements: Aboriginal law graduates completing PLT. Graduate Career Development: Aboriginal law graduates who have completed PLT and are eligible for admission.
- Runs
- Possible 2027 recruitment for later graduate/cadet starts; PLT placements remain a separate pathway
- Pay
- Paid. Paid placement and financial assistance for the cadetship (amounts not published)
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
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- Application dates not yet announced
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- Application dates not yet announced
Legal Aid NSW offers practical legal training and work placements for law students meeting their practical legal training obligations. Placements…
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Legal Aid NSW offers practical legal training and work placements for law students meeting their practical legal training obligations. Placements are arranged through universities that have agreements with local Legal Aid NSW offices. Students can also arrange placements directly with Legal Aid NSW. The length and timing of placements have not been published. Enquiries go to the Legal Aid NSW early careers team by email.
- Eligibility
- Law students meeting PLT obligations.
- Runs
- Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
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- Application dates not yet announced
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- 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
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- Application dates not yet announced
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- 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
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- Application dates not yet announced
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- 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:
- 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
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- Application dates not yet announced
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- Application dates not yet announced
Norton Rose Fulbright runs an 18 month graduate program in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Graduates complete three rotations of…
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Norton Rose Fulbright runs an 18 month graduate program in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Graduates complete three rotations of six months each and are admitted within the first six months. A pro bono rotation and international rotations are available. The firm recruits graduates mainly from its summer clerkship program. It publishes no separate graduate application dates and no 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 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- June 2027 (estimated)
The Maliyan Program is run by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. It is an identified graduate solicitor role…
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The Maliyan Program is run by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. It is an identified graduate solicitor role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law graduates. The role is based in Parramatta. Positions are advertised on the department's jobs site. The most recent listing is marked as filled. No dates, salary, program length or detailed criteria could be read from that listing. Applicants should watch the department's jobs site for the next advertised round.
- Eligibility
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law graduates (identified role). Detailed criteria not readable from the filled listing.
- Runs
- Projected next Maliyan recruitment in 2027; start date unannounced
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- March 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- April 2027 (estimated)
The NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions runs a First Nations Mentoring Program. It matches First Nations solicitors,…
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The NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions runs a First Nations Mentoring Program. It matches First Nations solicitors, barristers and law students with Crown Prosecutors. The program runs each year from May to December across all 10 of the office's locations. It is a mentoring program and does not involve employment. The office has not published application dates or a selection process. It is open to participants from law students through to practising barristers.
- Eligibility
- First Nations solicitors, barristers and law students, matched with Crown Prosecutors.
- Runs
- Projected May–December 2027 mentoring, if repeated
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW)
NSW ODPP Paralegal Program
Paralegal pathway · NSW
- Applications open:
- June–July 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- July–August 2027 (estimated)
The NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions employs law students as paralegals before admission. Applicants must be studying…
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The NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions employs law students as paralegals before admission. Applicants must be studying law with Foundations and Criminal Law completed, have equivalent paralegal experience, or be doing College of Law training. Paralegals work full time or at least three days a week in one of 10 offices. Applicants should be prepared to work regionally. The next intake is expected to open in mid 2027, with positions advertised on the office's recruitment site.
- Eligibility
- Pre-admission. Enrolled in a law degree or diploma with Foundations and Criminal Law completed (or 12 months equivalent paralegal experience), or undertaking the College of Law PLT program.
- Runs
- Expected next NSW ODPP paralegal intake in mid-2027
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:
- June–July 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- July–August 2027 (estimated)
The NSW Government Graduate Program has a Legal stream run centrally from the Premier's Department. The 18 month program starts…
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The NSW Government Graduate Program has a Legal stream run centrally from the Premier's Department. The 18 month program starts each February with three six month placements, including one in another agency. Graduates study the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice through the College of Law and contribute up to $4,000 to fees. Pay starts at about $79,032, with an ongoing role on completion and admission. Applications usually run from July to August. Official dates for the 2027 and 2028 intakes have not been published.
- Eligibility
- Law degree (AQF 7+) completed within the published window. Work rights for the program term. Must be willing to study the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice during the program and contribute up to $4,000 to its fees. Applicants who have already started the GDLP cannot apply.
- Runs
- Projected recruitment in 2027 for February 2028 commencement
- Pay
- Paid. Legal Officer Grade 1 Year 3, approx $79,032 (2025 stream overview), ongoing role at Grade 1 Year 5
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- August 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- September 2027 (estimated)
Squire Patton Boggs runs a law graduate program in Australia for students in their final year of study. Final year…
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Squire Patton Boggs runs a law graduate program in Australia for students in their final year of study. Final year students apply for a start in February of the following year. Graduates complete two or three rotations of six months each. The program is listed for the firm's Perth and Sydney offices. Application dates have not been published, so applicants should check the firm's careers material during their final year.
- Eligibility
- Students in their final year
- Runs
- Possible February 2028 graduate intake; Sydney/Perth must be checked separately
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
Squire Patton Boggs Australia Vacation Clerkship Program · Winter
Winter clerkship · WA, NSW
- Applications open:
- June 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- July 2027 (estimated)
Squire Patton Boggs runs a winter vacation clerkship program in Australia for penultimate year law students. The program runs for…
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Squire Patton Boggs runs a winter vacation clerkship program in Australia for penultimate year law students. The program runs for three weeks over the winter break in June and July. The program is listed for the firm's Perth and Sydney offices. Application dates have not been published. Students interested in the winter program should check the firm's careers material for the timing of the next round.
- Eligibility
- Penultimate-year law students
- Runs
- Potential 2027/28 clerkship recruitment; winter 2027 placement round may already have occurred
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Applications accepted throughout the year
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
Judges of the Supreme Court of New South Wales select their own tipstaves and associates. The court also employs researchers…
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Judges of the Supreme Court of New South Wales select their own tipstaves and associates. The court also employs researchers each year. Applicants should apply at the beginning of the year before the appointment. Associate vacancies can arise at any time. Tipstaff contracts run up to 12 months, and associates have 12 month renewable contracts. Applicants need Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a full time work visa. Applications are held for 12 months.
- Eligibility
- Australian citizen, permanent resident or full-time work visa. Researchers need a strong academic record.
- Runs
- Rolling chambers applications. Early January 2027 approach (recommended, not an opening date) for 2028 appointments.
- Pay
- Paid. Set by the Attorney General of NSW (not published)
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
- Applications open:
- August 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- September 2027 (estimated)
The White & Case Graduate Program runs for 18 months in three six-month rotations. Graduates complete two rotations in Melbourne…
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The White & Case Graduate Program runs for 18 months in three six-month rotations. Graduates complete two rotations in Melbourne or Sydney and one overseas in Asia or the Middle East. The firm pays a cost-of-living adjustment for the overseas seat. Eligibility and recruitment dates are not published. The program is based in the firm's Sydney and Melbourne offices. The firm does not publish a start date or how many graduates it takes each year.
- Eligibility
- Not published.
- Runs
- Possible 2028 graduate intake; public route not verified
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:
- 9 June 2027 (NSW scheme; employer round unconfirmed)
- Applications close:
- 4 or 11 July 2027 (scheme alternatives; employer must choose)
Allens runs a summer clerkship in its Sydney office for penultimate year law students. The program runs for 10 weeks…
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Allens runs a summer clerkship in its Sydney office for penultimate year law students. The program runs for 10 weeks and includes two practice group rotations. Applications open in June and close in July under the NSW clerkship guidelines. Offers are made in early September. Allens says application dates follow law society guidelines but does not publish exact dates. Applications for the 2026/27 program have closed in all offices.
- Eligibility
- Penultimate year law students.
- Runs
- Applications during 2027 for the 2027/28 clerkship cycle; individual placements may run in 2028
- Recruitment round
- 2026/2027 clerkship recruitment
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source