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- Applications open:
- 12 October 2026
- Applications close:
- 8 November 2026
The Mallesons Insight Program is for pre-penultimate year law students. Students graduating in 2028 apply for the 2027 program. It…
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The Mallesons Insight Program is for pre-penultimate year law students. Students graduating in 2028 apply for the 2027 program. It begins with a virtual panel in March 2027, followed by in-person sessions in each location. It runs in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Applications opened on 12 October 2026 and close on 8 November 2026. Each office has a separate application link.
- Eligibility
- Pre-penultimate year students. Students graduating in 2028 apply for the 2027 program.
- Runs
- 2027 Insight Program; virtual panel in March 2027
- Recorded cycle
- 2026/27
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- 16 October 2026
- Applications close:
- 30 April 2027
The Hall & Wilcox First Nations Pathway Program is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law students who are Australian…
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The Hall & Wilcox First Nations Pathway Program is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law students who are Australian permanent residents. No prior experience is needed. The program offers two paid internships each year. Each internship runs for four weeks, starting in November or June. The firm has not published the rate of pay. Places are offered nationally. Applications opened on 16 October 2026 and close on 30 April 2027 for four-week internships in November 2026 or June 2027.
- Eligibility
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law students who are Australian permanent residents. No prior experience needed.
- Runs
- Four-week internships November 2026 or June 2027
- Pay
- Paid. Amount not published
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- 1 March 2027
- Applications close:
- April 2027 (estimated)
The Australian Government Solicitor runs a graduate program for law graduates. Applicants must be Australian citizens with a law degree…
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The Australian Government Solicitor runs a graduate program for law graduates. Applicants must be Australian citizens with a law degree completed within the past five years. They must be admitted, or eligible and willing to complete practical legal training during the program. They must obtain a Negative Vetting 2 security clearance. Graduates start in February and complete four rotations of about 12 weeks, including a client outpost and pro bono work. Applications usually open in March and close in April through the APS Jobs graduate portal.
- Eligibility
- Australian citizen at application. LLB or JD completed within the 5 years before 31 December of the application year. Admitted, or eligible and willing to complete PLT during the program. Must obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 2 security clearance and pass an employment screen.
- Runs
- Next AGGP Legal Stream recruitment in 2027, normally for February 2028
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- March 2027 (published)
- Applications close:
- April 2027 (estimated)
Allens Dive In is an introductory program for pre-penultimate law students. It is open to students in the second or…
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Allens Dive In is an introductory program for pre-penultimate law students. It is open to students in the second or third year of an undergraduate law degree, or the first year of a JD. It runs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Applications open in March for a program held in May. The next program is in May 2027. Allens has not published exact dates for 2027.
- Eligibility
- Pre-penultimate law students: second or third year undergraduate law, or first year JD.
- Runs
- Dive In held May 2027
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
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- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Allens Graduate Program runs in all Australian offices, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. It starts in February each…
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The Allens Graduate Program runs in all Australian offices, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. It starts in February each year. Graduates complete two 12-month rotations across practice areas. They also complete the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice through UNSW. The program is for law graduates. Most places are filled from the clerkship cohort. Allens recruits final year students and recent graduates directly where it has additional requirements.
- Eligibility
- Law graduates. Most places go to 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
Ashurst Perkins Coie Australia Graduate Programme
Graduate program · NSW, VIC, QLD, WA
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Ashurst Perkins Coie Australia Graduate Programme runs for 12 months. Graduates complete three rotations across advisory, transactional and litigious…
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The Ashurst Perkins Coie Australia Graduate Programme runs for 12 months. Graduates complete three rotations across advisory, transactional and litigious teams. Most graduate roles go to former Ashurst clerks. Ashurst advertises ad hoc graduate roles on its careers site. The graduate page does not list offices. The firm runs clerkships in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. No dates are published for the next intake.
- Eligibility
- Mainly former Ashurst 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:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Baker McKenzie Graduate Program has three rotations and includes PLT support. Graduates are recruited mainly from the firm's clerks.…
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The Baker McKenzie Graduate Program has three rotations and includes PLT support. Graduates are recruited mainly from the firm's clerks. The firm runs clerkships in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Baker McKenzie publishes no formal eligibility criteria for the graduate program. It also does not publish dates or the offices that take graduates. Students interested in the program apply for a clerkship first, as most graduates come from that pool.
- Eligibility
- No formal criteria 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:
- April 2027 (published)
- Applications close:
- April–May 2027 (estimated)
The Clayton Utz Career Launch Program is an unpaid learning and networking program. It is for pre-penultimate LLB or JD…
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The Clayton Utz Career Launch Program is an unpaid learning and networking program. It is for pre-penultimate LLB or JD students at an Australian university. It runs in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. The program starts with kick-off events around May and ends with a wrap-up around October or November. The 2026 round took applications from 16 March to 10 April 2026. Applications for 2027 are expected to open in April 2027.
- Eligibility
- Pre-penultimate LLB or JD students at an Australian university.
- Runs
- 2027 Career Launch program
- Pay
- Unpaid
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- October 2026 (published)
- Applications close:
- November 2026 (estimated)
The Clayton Utz First Nations Traineeship is a six-month paid traineeship. It is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students…
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The Clayton Utz First Nations Traineeship is a six-month paid traineeship. It is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who are accepted by their community. Applicants must be in the pre-penultimate year of a relevant degree at an Australian university. Trainees must be available one to three days a week. It runs in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Applications for 2027 open in October 2026. Exact dates and pay are not published.
- Eligibility
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students accepted by their community, in the pre-penultimate year of a relevant degree at an Australian university, available one to three days a week.
- Runs
- 2027 First Nations traineeship
- Pay
- Paid. Amount not published
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Clayton Utz Graduate Program is for law graduates. Most graduates are former clerks. The program has three six-month rotations…
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The Clayton Utz Graduate Program is for law graduates. Most graduates are former clerks. The program has three six-month rotations and begins with a national orientation in Sydney. Clayton Utz recruits most graduates from its seasonal clerkships. Direct openings are listed when they arise. The graduate page does not state which offices take graduates. No dates are published for the next intake.
- Eligibility
- Law graduates, mainly former clerks.
- Runs
- 2027 intake and later graduate cohorts. Review July–August 2027; this is a review period, not an application opening.
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
Corrs Chambers Westgarth Graduate Program
Graduate program · NSW, VIC, QLD, WA
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- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Corrs Chambers Westgarth Graduate Program runs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. All graduates start on a single date…
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The Corrs Chambers Westgarth Graduate Program runs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. All graduates start on a single date in February or March. Most graduates come through the seasonal clerkship and priority offer process. The firm considers open-market applications from time to time. Applicants apply to the office where they intend to start as a graduate. Recruitment dates are not published.
- Eligibility
- Apply to the office where you intend to start as a graduate.
- 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
Department of Justice (Queensland)
Queensland Government Law and Justice Graduate Program
Graduate program · QLD
- Applications open:
- August 2027 (published)
- Applications close:
- September 2027 (estimated)
The Queensland Government Law and Justice Graduate Program recruits for the Department of Justice. It runs statewide for two years…
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The Queensland Government Law and Justice Graduate Program recruits for the Department of Justice. It runs statewide for two years and leads to a permanent position. The starting salary is $76,217 plus 12.75% superannuation. Applicants need a degree in law, justice, criminology or a related field completed between January 2025 and 31 January 2028. It is not a practising lawyer program by its terms. Applications for the 2028 intake open in August 2027, and the program starts in February 2028.
- Eligibility
- Degree in law, justice, criminology or a related field completed between January 2025 and 31 January 2028. Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or visa with unrestricted work rights.
- Runs
- 2028 intake, starting February 2028 or earlier if available
- Pay
- Paid. Starting salary $76,217, 12.75% super, 17.5% leave loading
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
DLA Piper Australia runs a graduate programme in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. It is open to Australian and New…
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DLA Piper Australia runs a graduate programme in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. It is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. Clerks are considered for the graduate programme in the office where they clerked. The firm does not publish rotations, start dates or pay for the programme. No application dates are published. Students seeking a graduate role at the firm generally enter through the seasonal clerkship programme.
- Eligibility
- Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents.
- 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 Gadens Graduate Program runs in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT. Graduates complete two six month rotations…
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The Gadens Graduate Program runs in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT. Graduates complete two six month rotations across different practice groups, with Leo Cussen practical legal training built in. Graduates are recruited mainly through the clerkships and priority offers under state law society guidelines. Melbourne and Brisbane priority offers ran from 4 to 5 August 2026. Any market applications follow state guideline dates. The firm has not published 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
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Graduate Program
Graduate program · NSW, VIC, QLD, WA
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- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Graduate Program runs for 18 months in three six-month rotations. Graduates complete the UNSW Graduate…
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The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Graduate Program runs for 18 months in three six-month rotations. Graduates complete the UNSW Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice during the first rotation. Most graduate positions go to former vacation clerks. Direct applications open occasionally. The graduate page does not state which offices take graduates. The firm runs clerkships in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
- Eligibility
- Mainly former vacation 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–June 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- July 2027 (estimated)
The Holding Redlich Graduate Program starts in mid February. Graduates complete two six month rotations and receive support with practical…
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The Holding Redlich Graduate Program starts in mid February. Graduates complete two six month rotations and receive support with practical legal training. The program is open to former Undergraduate Program participants and to new candidates. Applications open in May or June, with offers in August. Direct recruitment usually takes place in September. The program is listed for Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the ACT.
- Eligibility
- Former undergraduate program participants and new candidates.
- Runs
- Expected 2028 graduate cohort, recruited during 2027
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- May–June 2027 (estimated)
- Applications close:
- August 2027 (estimated)
The Holding Redlich Undergraduate Program is a part time route for law students that the firm runs in place of…
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The Holding Redlich Undergraduate Program is a part time route for law students that the firm runs in place of a short clerkship. It is open to students starting their penultimate year, and later year students are also considered. Participants work two days a week for up to two years. They rotate through the Knowledge Centre and paralegal roles. Priority graduate offers are made in April of the second year. Applications open in May or June, and positions are advertised in July and August. Participants start in February. The program is listed for Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the ACT.
- Eligibility
- Law students starting in the penultimate year. Later-year students also considered.
- Runs
- Expected February 2028 undergraduate start
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The HopgoodGanim Lawyers Graduate Program in Brisbane is filled from current staff and former vacation clerks. Eligibility is limited to…
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The HopgoodGanim Lawyers Graduate Program in Brisbane is filled from current staff and former vacation clerks. Eligibility is limited to those two groups. Offers go out in early August, and internal offers were made on 4 August 2026. The firm has not listed open market application dates. It has not published program dates, the length of the program or its structure.
- Eligibility
- Current staff and vacation clerks
- 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 HWL Ebsworth Graduate Program runs for 12 months in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, the ACT and Tasmania.…
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The HWL Ebsworth Graduate Program runs for 12 months in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, the ACT and Tasmania. Melbourne runs three four month rotations and Perth runs two six month rotations. Hobart rotates graduates as needed. The program is open to final year students finishing in 2026 and graduates within two years of finishing. Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. Canberra requires Australian citizenship. Places are filled mainly through the clerkship program.
- Eligibility
- Final year law students finishing in 2026, or graduates within two years of finishing. Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. Canberra requires Australian citizenship.
- Runs
- 2027 intake and later graduate cohorts. Review July–August 2027; this is a review period, not an application opening.
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
Johnson Winter Slattery Graduate Program
Graduate program · NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, ACT
- Applications open:
- Application dates not yet announced
- Applications close:
- Application dates not yet announced
The Johnson Winter Slattery Graduate Program runs across the firm's offices in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western…
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The Johnson Winter Slattery Graduate Program runs across the firm's offices in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and the ACT. It lasts 15 months, in three rotations of five months each. The firm funds practical legal training for its graduates. Recruitment is mainly through priority offers to former seasonal clerks. The firm has not published eligibility criteria. The 2026 places in Sydney and Canberra have been filled.
- Eligibility
- Not published.
- Runs
- 2027 intake and later graduate cohorts. Review July–August 2027; this is a review period, not an application opening.
Checked 29 October 2026 · Source
- Applications open:
- 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
- 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