Graduate Program 2026

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Graduate Program | 2026

Start your career with Slater and Gordon through our Graduate Program. Our program will provide you with the opportunity to gain legal and professional skills, as well as forging and maintaining relationships of trust and confidence with clients and colleagues.

Graduate Program | 2026

Start your career with Slater and Gordon through our Graduate Program. Our program will provide you with the opportunity to gain legal and professional skills, as well as forging and maintaining relationships of trust and confidence with clients and colleagues.

Offering on the ground experience through rotations across our personal injury and class actions practice groups, and a formal development program all to help you learn the key skills and attributes of a qualified Slater and Gordon lawyer. Our Program will include

• Induction An induction program covering our firm strategy, history, culture and values, all with the view to set you up in your Slater and Gordon journey.
• Client Experience Client focused immersion experience working alongside our client triage team.
• Practical Legal Training (PLT) A guaranteed PLT program experience in partnership with The College of Law.
• Professional Development Structured development program focusing on your professional and legal development.
• Relationships A platform to build internal key stakeholder relationships via networking and social events.
• Mentoring Guaranteed access to a dedicated buddy, mentor and supervisor to assist you on your journey.
• Admission Support and celebration around your succession and moving your Admission with the Supreme Court.
  
  

What are we looking for?

As a Graduate Program participant, you will learn and develop to become responsible for the following

• Develop sound knowledge and understanding of the case law across the practice groups.
• Actively develop skills and knowledge by shadowing an experienced practitioner.
• Learn the key skills to identify relevant legal issues and consider a range of solutions and preferred outcomes.
• Develop sound knowledge and understanding of court rules and procedures and their application in the litigation process.
• Learn and understand how to manage client expectations, seeking guidance from a senior lawyer where appropriate.
• Work with senior lawyers, counsel and external experts as required to clarify and resolve complex legal issues.
• Understand and learn how to relay Fair Go Funding advice to clients in a clear and informative manner, promptly addressing any client queries or concerns.
• Learn to draft and produce quality letters of advice.
• Develop strong and trusted relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally in the legal market.
• Comply with the firm's National Practice Standards.
  
  

What will you bring?

Education/Qualifications/Memberships

• Bachelor's degree (Law)
• Dual Degree (Science, Commerce, IT, Arts) highly desirable
• Strong Academic Achievement
  
  

Previous Experience

• Strong customer service experience (particularly in a part time casual role)
• Any advocacy, social justice or volunteer work experience
• Experience in a community based legal environment is highly desirable
• Previous leadership positions Student Unions, Societies or Not for Profit organisations
  
  

Attributes

• Community minded
• Demonstrated capacity to remain calm in difficult or sensitive situations
• Caring, empathetic and compassionate nature
• A strong sense of self awareness and an ability to be resilient by nature
• High emotional intelligence
• Familiar and interest with the use of technology and contemporary applications
• Ability to be open, adaptable and progressive to change
• Ability to be innovative, agile, creative, and have gritty determination
  
  

What next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon. Applications close 11 59pm on 20 August 2025.

During the application process you will be asked to submit the following

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Academic Transcript(s)
  
  

We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Proof of work rights will be required as part of the Slater and Gordon application process.

Acknowledgement of Country Slater and Gordon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.

Diversity + Inclusion Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Slater and Gordon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. We understand that everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.Seniority level

• Seniority levelInternship

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEducation and Training
• IndustriesLaw Practice

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