Law Graduates
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Successful applicants can expect a start date in late February 2026 and an initial 12 month contract of employment. Upon completion of the graduate year (and subject to performance evaluations), outstanding candidates may be offered ongoing, permanent employment as a lawyer.
About Us
We are a mid-sized firm and we specialise in the defence of accident compensation claims. We are appointed to the Victorian Government Legal Services Panel for personal injuries law. Our biggest client is WorkSafe, so we take our instructions from a highly sophisticated client on complex litigation matters.
We are proud to be an important part of the system that enables WorkSafe to protect workers and to support Victorians who are injured at work. We do not act for plaintiffs, but our role in the process is equally valuable being part of the checks and balances that ensure access to justice and fairness. We make sure that genuinely injured people get the right amount of compensation so that the system can function for all Victorian workers.
What we offer
IDP's Graduates rotate through our three practice areas, Statutory Benefits, Serious Injury/Common Law and Recoveries. You will have significant guidance and mentoring from partners and senior practitioners. We care about our people and you are not just a number. The partners are committed to our people's wellbeing and development and we offer flexibility and support. Visit our LinkedIn page and our website to learn more about life at IDP.
What we are looking for
The main selection criteria is a genuine interest in and enthusiasm for our work. A knowledge of statutory insurance schemes will be highly regarded as will prior experience in a legal practice (though this is not essential). If you loved Tort at uni that is probably a plus, and we look favourably on all life and work experience, so don't leave anything off your CV
We look for people who embody our values, want to seize and make the most of the learning opportunities on offer and contribute as part of a team.
You do not need to have completed your PLT, but we do require you to have enrolled in a course prior to commencement with us. IDP will provide paid study leave and the required work experience but we are not a supervised training provider.
How to apply - Applications Close Sunday 9th November 2025 (i.e. we must have your application prior to 8:45am on Monday 10th November).
You are encouraged to visit our website ) to learn more about us and our work. If you click apply on Linkedin - you will be directed to the careers section of our website.
Your letter should include an explanation of why you are interested in personal injury and specifically IDP Lawyers. We know you're probably applying to lots of positions and it is easy to hit apply without reading instructions. In return for you taking the time to write to us - we promise to read every application in full - no AI will be screening the resumes.
Successful applicants will be invited to a group interview in the week of the 17th - 21st November (don't worry, they're less terrifying than they sound) and then more formal panel interviews will be in the first two weeks of December.
We value diversity and inclusion at IDP Lawyers. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse candidates, and others from under-represented backgrounds. Please let us know if you require adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure equal opportunity.
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