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- 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:
- Applications accepted throughout the year
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
Page Seager recruits graduates in Tasmania on an ongoing basis rather than through a cohort program. University students and recent…
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Page Seager recruits graduates in Tasmania on an ongoing basis rather than through a cohort program. University students and recent graduates are eligible. The firm often recruits graduates from its clerkship pool. Some roles start while the graduate is still studying. Others start after graduation and admission. The firm has not published fixed application dates. Students who want to join the firm should consider its summer and winter clerkships.
- Eligibility
- University students or recent graduates. Often recruited from the clerkship pool.
- Runs
- Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity
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:
- 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:
- June 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
The Solicitor for the Northern Territory runs a 12 month Graduate Development Program starting in January. Rotations may include commercial,…
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The Solicitor for the Northern Territory runs a 12 month Graduate Development Program starting in January. Rotations may include commercial, litigation and legal policy work, the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Office of Parliamentary Counsel. It is for final year law students eligible for the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law graduates. Two positions are reserved for Indigenous applicants. The program is advertised once a year in the NT News and on the NT Government careers site.
- Eligibility
- Final-year law students enrolled or eligible to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law graduates meeting the selection criteria. Must meet NTPS Graduate Development Program criteria and pass an NT police check.
- Runs
- Potential January 2028 SFNT graduate start
- Pay
- Paid. NTPS Graduate Development Program salary and conditions
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:
- July–August 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
The State Solicitor's Office in Western Australia runs a Professional Assistant Program. It combines study and work for high achieving…
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The State Solicitor's Office in Western Australia runs a Professional Assistant Program. It combines study and work for high achieving law students entering their final year. Participants hold fixed term, full time Level 3 roles over two years. Recruitment usually takes place in July or August, with starts in late January or early February. The office has not published exact dates. The office also runs vacation clerkships and a law graduate program.
- Eligibility
- High-achieving law students entering their final year of study.
- Runs
- Only if 2027 is a recruiting year; possible January/February 2028 start
- Pay
- Paid. Level 3 (figure not published)
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:
- 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:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
Each judge's associate position at the Supreme Court of Tasmania is advertised separately on the Tasmanian Government jobs site. A…
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Each judge's associate position at the Supreme Court of Tasmania is advertised separately on the Tasmanian Government jobs site. A law degree or substantial progress towards one is desirable, as are the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course and admission. Roles are fixed term and full time, usually for about 12 months. The 2025 Chief Justice's Associate role paid $74,783 to $80,835. Applicants send a short application of a cover letter and CV.
- Eligibility
- Law degree or substantial progress towards one is desirable. Completion of the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course and admission are desirable. Pre-employment conviction, disciplinary and identity checks.
- Runs
- Available during 2027, subject to vacancies or placement capacity
- Pay
- Paid. General Stream Band 3, $74,783 to $80,835 a year (2025 Chief Justice's Associate listing)
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 the Northern Territory each employ an associate. Positions are offered at the start of…
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Judges of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory each employ an associate. Positions are offered at the start of each calendar year for about 12 months on a non ongoing basis. Associates are employed at Administrative Officer 4 level in the Northern Territory Public Service. The roles are for law graduates, who must pass a National Police Check. Applicants apply to each judge's Executive Assistant. Filled positions are marked on the chambers page.
- Eligibility
- Law graduates. National Police Check required.
- Runs
- 2027 appointments may already be filled. Applications during 2027 may target 2028; check chambers.
- Pay
- Paid. NTPS Administrative Officer 4
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 a summer clerkship in its Brisbane office for penultimate year law students. The program runs for four weeks…
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Allens runs a summer clerkship in its Brisbane office for penultimate year law students. The program runs for four weeks in one practice group. Applications open in mid July and close in early August under the Queensland guidelines. Offers are made in early 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 a winter clerkship in its Brisbane office for penultimate year law students. The program runs for four weeks…
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Allens runs a winter clerkship in its Brisbane office for penultimate year law students. The program runs for four weeks in one practice group. Applications open in mid July and close in early August under the Queensland guidelines. Offers are made in early 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:
- 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:
- June 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- July 2027 (estimated)
Allens runs summer clerkships in its Perth office for penultimate year law students. The office holds two summer clerkships each…
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Allens runs summer clerkships in its Perth 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 late June and close in late July. Offers are made in mid 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
- Applications open:
- June 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- July 2027 (estimated)
Allens runs one winter clerkship each year in its Perth office for penultimate year law students. The clerkship runs for…
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Allens runs one winter clerkship each year in its Perth office for penultimate year law students. The clerkship runs for three weeks in one practice group. Applications open in late June and close in late July. Offers are made in mid 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 winter 2028
- Recruitment round
- 2026/2027 clerkship recruitment
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source