2026 Melbourne Graduate Program

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kennedys Law LLP Full time

About the Opportunity

Join Australia's leading insurance law firm and work on complex, high-stakes matters from day one. As part of Kennedys' growing Australian practice and our global insurance law network, you'll develop expertise alongside top-tier lawyers while building connections to international opportunities worldwide.

The Program

Our 12-month Graduate Program is designed to launch your legal career with comprehensive experience across our core practice areas. You'll complete three rotations through Insurance, Liability, Commercial and/or Healthcare, giving you broad exposure to specialist legal work and the opportunity to discover your areas of interest.

What You'll Do

As a Law Graduate at Kennedys, you'll play a key role supporting Partners and senior lawyers on active files across a diverse range of tasks:

  • Conduct legal research and prepare chronologies
  • Assist with drafting court forms, pleadings and legal documents
  • Prepare first draft advice under supervision
  • Attend meetings and prepare detailed attendance notes
  • Draft correspondence to parties and courts
  • Review medical records and expert evidence
  • Support trial preparation activities
  • Attend mediations and settlement conferences

Your Development

We're committed to your professional growth through:

  • Comprehensive training including in-house and external seminars
  • Access to our online learning management system
  • A dedicated buddy for the full 12 months
  • Partner supervision and senior lawyer mentorship in each rotation
  • Autonomy and direct client contact from an early stage
  • Fully funded Practical Legal Training (PLT) through The College of Law
  • Study leave provided for admission as a qualified solicitor

What We're Looking For

To be successful in our Graduate Program, you will have:

  • Demonstrated academic excellence throughout your tertiary studies
  • Strong research skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Collaborative approach and proven teamwork abilities
  • Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment
  • Leadership potential and initiative in problem-solving
  • Ability to digest instructions quickly and deliver quality results

Get the inside story from 2025 Melbourne Graduates: Discover what drew them to Kennedys and what advice they have for you.

Eligibility to Apply

To be considered for a graduate program in Australia, you must have completed a Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or a Juris Doctor (JD) and hold full Australian work rights. This program is for students in their final year of study in 2025 or recent graduates not yet in professional employment.

Application Closing date: Wednesday 20th August 2025

Recruitment Process

  • Online application form, attaching your resume and university transcript
  • Video Interview
  • Partner Interviews will be held from 10th to 18th September (in-person for candidates based in Melbourne)
  • Offers extended on Tuesday 30th September
    • Offer Acceptance Deadline 1pm Wednesday 1st October

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.

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