National Law Graduate Program
3 weeks ago
Are you a motivated and ambitious law graduate looking to kickstart your career? Macpherson Kelley is offering multiple exciting opportunities to join ourNational Graduate Programstarting inMarch 2026.
We're passionate about developing commercially minded lawyers who thrive in real-world environments. From day one, you'll gainhands-on experience,client exposure, and the chance to make a genuine impact. One day you might be visiting a client's premises, the next you could be front and centre at a mediation. The possibilities are endless and we're here to help you grow and succeed
Some key things to note about the Macpherson Kelley Graduate Program:
- This is a full-time 12-month program based out of our Victorian offices, located in Melbourne and Dandenong.
- You will rotate through four diverse practice areas, gaining exposure to a wide range of legal work, clients, and environments.
- You will complete supervised legal training as part of our program.
- Ongoing mentoring and support is provided by your peers and supervising Principals, with regular check ins along the way to support your development.
We are genuinely interested in who you are and what makes you unique We want to hear about your hobbies, interests, experiences and achievements outside of the law together with the individual strengths that you can bring to Macpherson Kelley. We're looking for graduates who reflect our values and come from a diverse range of backgrounds.
You are someone who:
- Demonstrates resilience and embraces new challenges.
- Seizes opportunities - especially those that involve collaboration and teamwork.
- Thinks pragmatically and commercially, with a problem-solving mindset.
- Communicates with confidence, clarity, and empathy.
We only require your CV and Academic Transcript. A cover letter is not required. Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or hold a valid work Visa. In addition, you will be required to answer a set of questions as part of your application.
Applications close on Wednesday, 20 August 2025—be sure to submit yours before the deadline.
Our FirmMacpherson Kelley is a national Commercial law firm that thinks differently. Our people possess a rare combination of commercial acumen, legal ingenuity, and human insight. That's why we treat each client's business as if it's our own, delivering intelligent recommendations they can act on.
With offices in Brisbane, Dandenong, Melbourne and Sydney, as well as international connections through our Pacific Legal Network, Multilaw and PrivacyRules partners, our lawyers collaborate across practice areas and borders to take care of any legal issues faced by our clients.
Our People PromiseThe best thing about Macpherson Kelley is its people. Really good people and talented lawyers, in an inclusive, high performing and positive workplace culture achieve great things. We are flexible and outcome focused in how we work, so you can get on with the job. Together, we believe in better and are ambitious for growth, and we understand that growth comes from leveraging all business and learning opportunities, many of which are delivered through our practical and commercially focused Macpherson Kelley Business School.
Our benefits include mentoring programs, additional leave options, and generous parental leave policies. Learn more about building your career with us at www.mk.com.au/careers.
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