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- 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:
- 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
- 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:
- 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:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions offers paid support roles for students and recent graduates. The roles are for people…
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The Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions offers paid support roles for students and recent graduates. The roles are for people with an interest in the criminal justice system. They are paid roles and are not a structured clerkship. Roles are advertised on the Victorian Government Jobs board as they arise, so there is no fixed application window. The office has not published the length of the roles or their start dates.
- Eligibility
- Students or recent graduates with an interest in the criminal justice system.
- Runs
- Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity
- Pay
- Paid
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:
- July 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
Russell Kennedy Lawyers runs alternative clerkship pathways in Victoria alongside its mainstream seasonal clerkship. The pathways are for students with…
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Russell Kennedy Lawyers runs alternative clerkship pathways in Victoria alongside its mainstream seasonal clerkship. The pathways are for students with disability through Access RK, and for students with a refugee background. They are also for students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Each intake runs for four weeks. The firm has not published dates for the current cycle. It has not published the year of study required or the number of places.
- Eligibility
- Students with disability (Access RK), students with a refugee background, or students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Runs
- Possible 2027/28 alternative pathway clerkships; separate arrangements may apply
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Supreme Court of Victoria employs associates to work in judges' chambers. Associateships are advertised individually on the Victorian Government…
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The Supreme Court of Victoria employs associates to work in judges' chambers. Associateships are advertised individually on the Victorian Government Jobs board as chambers recruit. There is no single application round. The court's associateships page does not state eligibility criteria, which are set out in the Associate Position Description. The length and start dates of associateships have not been published. Applicants should watch the jobs board for chambers vacancies.
- Eligibility
- See the Associate Position Description. Not stated on the page.
- Runs
- Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity
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:
- July 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
Victoria Legal Aid runs a First Nations Clerkship Program for First Nations law students at any stage of their degree.…
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Victoria Legal Aid runs a First Nations Clerkship Program for First Nations law students at any stage of their degree. Clerkships run for four to 12 weeks, part time or full time, and fit around study. They are based in Melbourne CBD, suburban and regional offices. Applications are currently closed, and dates for the next intake have not been published. No application process is described. Enquiries go to the First Nations Employment Consultant.
- Eligibility
- First Nations law students at any stage of their degree.
- Runs
- Possible 2027 First Nations clerkship recruitment; placement dates flexible
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:
- July 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
Allens runs summer clerkships in its Melbourne office for penultimate year law students. The office holds two summer clerkships each…
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Allens runs summer clerkships in its Melbourne office for penultimate year law students. The office holds two summer clerkships each year. Each runs for three weeks in one practice group. Applications open in early July and close in August under the LIV guidelines. Offers are made in mid October. 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
- Applications open:
- July 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
Allens runs one winter clerkship each year in its Melbourne office for penultimate year law students. It takes place during…
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Allens runs one winter clerkship each year in its Melbourne office for penultimate year law students. It takes place during the university winter break and runs for three weeks in one practice group. Applications open in early July and close in August under the LIV guidelines. Offers are made in mid October. 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 winter 2028
- Recruitment round
- 2026/2027 clerkship recruitment
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Arnold Bloch Leibler Law Graduate Program runs in Melbourne and Sydney. Graduates start in early March and spend 12…
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The Arnold Bloch Leibler Law Graduate Program runs in Melbourne and Sydney. Graduates start in early March and spend 12 months in one practice area. The program includes practical legal training. Most places are filled through the priority offer process for former clerks eligible under the LIV guidelines. The firm also advertises some market roles on its careers site. The firm's page still refers to the 2026 intake.
- Eligibility
- Former clerks eligible for LIV priority offers, plus advertised market roles.
- 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
Arnold Bloch Leibler Seasonal Clerk Program (Melbourne) · Summer
Summer clerkship · VIC
- Applications open:
- July 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
Arnold Bloch Leibler runs a summer seasonal clerk program in Melbourne. It is open to penultimate year students only, under…
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Arnold Bloch Leibler runs a summer seasonal clerk program in Melbourne. It is open to penultimate year students only, under the LIV guidelines. There are two summer intakes. Summer One runs from November to December and Summer Two runs from January to February. The firm has not published exact dates. Each intake takes about 15 clerks. Applications open in early July and close in August, with offers made in mid October.
- Eligibility
- Penultimate year students only, under LIV guidelines.
- Runs
- Applications during 2027 for the 2027/28 clerkship cycle; individual placements may run in 2028
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
Arnold Bloch Leibler Seasonal Clerk Program (Melbourne) · Winter
Winter clerkship · VIC
- Applications open:
- July 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
Arnold Bloch Leibler runs a winter seasonal clerk program in Melbourne. It is open to penultimate year students only, under…
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Arnold Bloch Leibler runs a winter seasonal clerk program in Melbourne. It is open to penultimate year students only, under the LIV guidelines. The program runs from June to July. The firm has not published exact dates. Recruitment follows the LIV timetable. Applications open in early July and close in August. Offers are made in mid October, for a program that runs the following winter.
- Eligibility
- Penultimate year students only, under LIV guidelines.
- Runs
- Applications during 2027 for winter 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:
- July 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
Gilbert + Tobin runs a seasonal clerkship in its Melbourne office. The firm does not state whether it runs in…
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Gilbert + Tobin runs a seasonal clerkship in its Melbourne office. The firm does not state whether it runs in summer or winter, and timing is not published. Eligibility is not published on the early careers page. Recruitment follows the LIV guidelines. Applications usually open in early July and close in August, with offers in mid October. Applications for the 2026/27 round have closed.
- Eligibility
- Not published on the early careers page.
- Runs
- Applications during 2027 for the 2027/28 clerkship cycle; individual placements may run in 2028
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- July 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
Hall & Wilcox runs a seasonal clerkship program in its Melbourne office. The firm has not published eligibility criteria, program…
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Hall & Wilcox runs a seasonal clerkship program in its Melbourne office. The firm has not published eligibility criteria, program dates or the length of the clerkship. Recruitment follows the LIV guidelines. Under those guidelines, applications open in early July and close in August, with offers in mid October. Applications for the 2026 and 2027 program have closed. The firm did not publish its own opening and closing dates.
- Eligibility
- Not published.
- Runs
- Applications during 2027 for the 2027/28 clerkship cycle; individual placements may run in 2028
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
Harwood Andrews runs a 12 month graduate program in its Geelong office. The firm prefers applicants who are final year…
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Harwood Andrews runs a 12 month graduate program in its Geelong office. The firm prefers applicants who are final year students. Applications for the 2027 program have closed while the firm progresses priority offers. Dates for future intakes have not been published. Enquiries about the program go to the firm's careers email address. The firm's seasonal clerkship runs under the Law Institute of Victoria guidelines and is a separate program.
- Eligibility
- Prefers final-year students
- Runs
- 2027 intake and later graduate cohorts. Review 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 Russell Kennedy Lawyers Law Graduate Program runs for 12 months, with four rotations of four months each. Graduates complete…
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The Russell Kennedy Lawyers Law Graduate Program runs for 12 months, with four rotations of four months each. Graduates complete practical legal training through the College of Law in the first six months. Only people who completed a Russell Kennedy seasonal clerkship in the past two years are eligible. The firm has not published its recruitment dates, and applications are currently closed. The program is listed in Victoria because the firm follows LIV guidelines.
- Eligibility
- Only those who completed a Russell Kennedy seasonal clerkship in the past two years
- 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