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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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- Applications accepted throughout the year
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
Jones Day runs a paralegal program in its Perth and Brisbane offices for law students. The firm offers the paralegal…
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Jones Day runs a paralegal program in its Perth and Brisbane offices for law students. The firm offers the paralegal role in place of a clerkship. Recruitment is rolling and advertised through local universities. Applicants apply by email to PerthRecruiting@jonesday.com or Brisbanerecruiting@jonesday.com. Participants work as paralegals while they study. The firm does not publish the length of the role or application dates.
- Eligibility
- Law students.
- Runs
- Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- August 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
The K&L Gates Graduate Program in Brisbane runs for 12 months from March with three rotations. The rotations run from…
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The K&L Gates Graduate Program in Brisbane runs for 12 months from March with three rotations. The rotations run from March to July, July to November and November to March. The Brisbane office recruits graduates directly. Recruitment dates are listed as to be confirmed. Eligibility is not published, and the firm has not stated how many graduates it takes. Each rotation runs for about four months.
- Eligibility
- Not published.
- Runs
- Expected March 2028 Brisbane graduate intake
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
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- Application dates not yet announced
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- Application dates not yet announced
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
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- Application dates not yet announced
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- Application dates not yet announced
The Lander & Rogers Graduate Program in Melbourne rotates graduates through three practice groups. Places are filled through LIV priority…
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The Lander & Rogers Graduate Program in Melbourne rotates graduates through three practice groups. Places are filled through LIV priority offers, usually to former seasonal clerks. Eligibility is limited to former seasonal clerks of the firm. The firm has not published application dates for the Melbourne program. It has also not published a start date or the length of the program.
- Eligibility
- Former seasonal 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:
- May 2027 (published)
- Applications close:
- June 2027 (estimated)
Lavan runs a 12 month graduate program in Western Australia. Graduates start in February and complete three rotations. They also…
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Lavan runs a 12 month graduate program in Western Australia. Graduates start in February and complete three rotations. They also complete practical legal training with the College of Law during the program. The firm recruits mainly from its clerkship program but also accepts applications from the open market. Recruitment for the 2027 intake has closed. Applications for the 2028 intake are due to open in May 2027. Applications are made by email to the firm's people and culture team.
- Eligibility
- Recruits mainly from the Clerkship Program but accepts open-market applications
- Runs
- 2028 graduate intake; February 2027 intake already closed
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
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- 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
- 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
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- 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
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- Application dates not yet announced
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- 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
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- 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:
- 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:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency runs an intern placement program in the Northern Territory. It takes law students as…
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The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency runs an intern placement program in the Northern Territory. It takes law students as interns throughout the year, subject to availability. Placements may also be available for law graduates completing practical legal training. Interns work in the criminal, civil and law and justice sections. Some travel to bush courts and remote clinics. The agency welcomes expressions of interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law graduates.
- Eligibility
- Law students. GDLP placements considered for law graduates completing PLT. Expressions of interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law graduates welcomed.
- Runs
- Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Accepted year-round
- Applications close:
- 30 April 2027 (mid-year); 30 September 2027 (end-year)
The Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission runs a Law Student Program of placements of up to 20 days. Placements are…
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The Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission runs a Law Student Program of placements of up to 20 days. Placements are in criminal law in Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs, and in other Darwin teams. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are given priority. Applications for mid year placements close on 30 April, and for end of year placements on 30 September. Students apply by email and must arrange their own personal injury insurance.
- Eligibility
- Law students. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students given priority.
- Runs
- June–July 2027 placements; November 2027–February 2028 placements
- Pay
- Not published. Students must arrange their own personal injury insurance
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
